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Evening star., 1942-12-04
Argues for Exclusive Concentration
On Destruction Of German Militarism.

To the Editor of The Star:
Director Davis (OWD recently said,
and we'll said: Until the power of the
German military class Is utterly broken,
there can be no secure peace"
How much more waste Of precious life
and hope must there be to convince the
law-abiding and peaceful of earth that
the leopard does not change his spots?
Two score years and four ago an
angry group of plenipotentiaries gathered
around council table in France and
promulgated what subsequently was
known as the Treaty of Versailles.
The history of that treaty Is too we'll
known to require more than passing
reference While signed and subse-
ouently ratified by all the other sigma
tories it failed of the approval of the
United States Senate.
The treaty contained many restrictive
sanctions, intended to preclude possible
recurrence of another unprovoked war,
the principal one being the demobiliza-
ton of the German Army and disarma-
ment of the German Empire, upon which
nation, also, was laid heavy financial
obligations.
1t has been said OF this treaty that,
while admittedly impossible of fulfill
ment, it was never repealed nor enforced.
Nor was it, Germany, under the very
eyes of the signatory powers, was per-
mitted to rebuild and arm the greatest
army on earth: the Kaiser (who, at the
very least, was to be boiled in OLD, was
permitted to live the life Of q country
gentleman until his death. The situation
produced Adolf Hitler.
We are hearing much these days OF
economic planning" for postwar fu-
ture" and the world OF tomorrow"
Would we not be better engaged in plan
ming to win the war and in making sure
that we have thoroughly scotched the re-
curing focus Of trouble7 Human ma
ture does not change much in "a years,
Germanys military class never.
WILBUR II. CLOSE.
Evening star., 1942-12-04

@. Are soldiers required to salute
nurses and officers Of the WAAC?-
s. D. E.
A. The War Department says that
enlisted men of the Army of the United
States are expected to salute officers In
the Army Nurse Corps and the Women,s
Army Auxiliary Corps.
@. How much did George Barr Nc
Cutcheon receive for "Graustark"?-
D. L. B.
A. Five hundred dollars. Publishers
and theatrical producers are said to
have cleared over s250,0O0 from 1t.
@. In what part Of the United States
Is the most coffee drunk?-B. T. o.
A. Coffee drinkers Of Southern Louis
lana and Mississippi drink two or three
times as much coffee as the average in
the United States, many Of them from
10 to Is cups a day.
@. Can letters be sent 10 soldiers In
North Africa-R. L. A.
A. Postal facilities were establtShed
for the American Expeditionary Force
to North Africa almost a. soon a. the
landing Of the troops was affected.
@. How long does q glass eye last, on
an average?-M. c. N.
A. The average life Of . glass eye Is
two years. Now that supplies can no
longer be obtained from Europe. they
are being made successfully In this
country. The blending OF colors, even to
the tiny red veins in the whites of the
eyes, Is done in minute detail.
@. What is the significance OF the
three figures on the front of the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier?-B. E. K.
A. The sculptor, Thomas Hudson
Jones, used these three figures to repre-
sent Valor. Victory and Peace.
@. Where is the Grove Of Repen-
tance?-U. T. S.
A. 1t Is a part of the Forest of Dis
covery in Western Tennessee, which, on
September %, 1941, was dedicated to the
Spanish explorer, fernando de Soto.
The grove symbolizes regret that our
forests have been wasted.
@. Who was the Union general named
by Robert E. Lee as the ablest leader
opposed to him?-F. C. w.
A. Freeman's biography of Robert E.
Lee quotes Lee as saying in answer to a
question as to the ablest Federal general,
Mcclellan by all Odds"
@. What saint is credited with the
invention of the organic. r.
A. st. Cecilia When the Academy
Of Music was founded In Rome In 1884
she was made its patroness, and still is
regarded as the tutelary saint Of church
music.
@. What is the population of the con-
gressional district?-N. o. j.
A. Under the recent census in view,
Of law which will keep the membership
Of the House Of Representatives at 435,
each member represents approximately
3O4 900 people
Evening star., 1942-12-04
Join in Protest Against
Spelling Memorial Chapel.

To the EDITOR Of The Star:
AS citizen Of Washington retired
Mount Vernon Seminary teacher, was
shocked at the suggestion that naval
officials contemplated wrecking the
beautiful Colonial chapel of this school
I was present when this lovely me-
mortal chapel was dedicated and conse-
Grated, the gift of devoted alumni to
Mrs. Elizabeth Somers, founder of the
school,
Had enemy bombs destroyed this and
other fine church buildings, old ST.
Johns, the Covenant Tower or Washing
ton Cathedral, we would have felt grief
and dismay but for supposedly educated
naval officials deliberately to wreck this
lovely interior causes only anger.
AS has been already suggested, .
temporary structure could be built more
suited for offices and at far less expense,
on the 33-acre campus.
Surely the Navy officers whose daugh-
ters attended Mount Vernon Seminary
will add their protest to those already
voiced in your columns. A CITIZEN.
To the Editor of The Star:
The Chapel of Mount Vernon Semi
nary must be preserved.
The American Institute Of Architects
raised protest against its conversion into
an office building because 1t is a gem
Of Georgian architecture, and thank
them with all my heart, but
The chapel Is not only a structure
it Is shrine. It's columns, its organ,
its chancels, its pews stand mute evil
dence of devoted, in many cases sacri-
ficial, giving by individual alumnae and
classes.
The chapel is tribute to q pioneer
educator of young girls, and one who
embodied in her earliest curricula the
Junior college idea.
The chapel is the spiritual center, not
of fashionable school for girls, but
of an educational institution of high
rank which for ST years has been a dis
tinct asset to the cultural life of the
Nation.
speak with authority. I was men,
ber of the little group that entered the
school at 204 F street on It's opening day
in the fall of 1875. I graduated in the
first class from HOO M street
Forty years member Of the faculty,
have the unique experience Of having
served under Mrs. Somers, Mrs Hensley,
Miss Cole and the present heads. Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd.
confidently assert that though the
thousands Of alumnae in the United
States and scattered throughout the
world may accept the sacrifice of our
beautiful Georgian school buildings to
the needs Of war, they declare as with
one clarion voice: The Chapel Of Mount
Vernon Seminary must be preserved.
HARRIET BELLE WALKER,
M. v. s., Class Of 1881.
Evening star., 1942-12-04

ber" policy has been the subject Of
considerable controversy in the past,
and is capable Of operating to the
serious detriment of individual
workers.
1t would be interesting to know to
what extent it has nullifed the
supposed right of withdrawal in the
past, but it is more important to
know that the board has taken
cosnizance of this undesirable prac-
tice, and that it intends to put stop
to it in the future.
Evening star., 1942-12-04
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
Bu Frederic J. Hdskin.


A reader can get the anstuer to any
question OF fact BY ,pritinu The Ece-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hdskin, director, Washington.
DC. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. What President was baptized on
his deathbed?-P. r. T.
A. President Polk was baptized on
his deathbed by the Rev. Mr.. Ferren Of
the Methodist Church.
@. When was the hat industry estab-
nshed at Danbury, Connie. M. P.
A. The industry began In 1880. At
that time the Rev. Zadoc Benedict, one
of the pioneer manufacturers. turned
out three hats in day.
@. What is the origin of kissing?-
B. N,
A. This is very ancient and wide
spread mode of salutation. Cato. Roman
poet, said the custom originated In the
fact that husbands wished to find out
If their wives had been tasting wine.
@. Which is the most popular opera
ever written by an American?-R. F. w.
A. "The Kings Henchman," by
Deems Taylor, is considered to be tho
most successful Of American operas.
Evening star., 1942-12-04

mate consequences Of his doctrines
and procedures. At the last, when
he was asked II he forgave his
enemies, he is supposed to have re-
piled: II have no enemies, save those
of the public good"
Evening star., 1942-12-04

Successful Public Speaking - The
subject should be full of interest to
every one, for leadership Is almost
impossible to those who lack the abil-
ity to express themselves adequately
through speech. You may not develop
into an outstanding orator, but you
can learn to put your ideas across in
a manner pleasing to your listeners
This booklet is to help those who lack
self-confidence. How to plan and de-
liver speeches, how to improve your
voice, how to overcome stage fright
and hold an audience. To secure your
copy Of this publication inclose 10
cents in coin, wrapped in this clip
ping. and mail to The Star Informa-
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Evening star., 1942-12-04
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonyn, for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Nth
a Die1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-12-04
Praises Operators
OF Cars and Buses.
To the Editor hf T'hs Atar,

To the Editor Of The Star:
Every one seems to be complaining
about the transit system here.
Well, for one believe they deserve
pat on the back instead OF the daily
criticism they are taking. These street.
car and bus operators deserve an "E"
award for their efforts. 1t takes patience
and courtesy to do their job efficiently
and they do it well. In every field you
will find few "sourpusses," so to speak,
that stand out because Of their surly
attitude. but all in all the majority Of
these operators are doing grand job
J. ..
Evening star., 1942-12-04

Declares Agreement With Critic
Who Was VERY Charitable"
To the Editor of The Star:
The letter by Helen Swick Topper in
The Star Of November Is, commenting
upon the sociological conception" in
the art Of Jack Berkman prompted me to
see the exhibit at the Whyte Gallery.
Now feel that the criticism by Miss
Bergman IN The Sunday Star Of No
Evening star., 1942-12-04

Timoshenko will 60 down in his
tory as the general who put the rush
In the Russian offensive.
Evening star., 1942-12-04

vember % Is very charitable indeed,
although I cannot agree with her when
she says that Mr.. Berkman's forte is
color When the wrong color is dis
tributed over a figure that is badly out
OF drawing 1t is impossible for me to
ascertain just what the artist is driving
at. When fingers are represented thinner
than the bare bones would be 1 cannot
understand the purpose in such repre-
sentation
have seen so much splendid art work
In Boston, Philadelphia, New York. Chi
cago, Baltimore and Washington that I
cannot stir up any enthusiasm for work
that lacks the accuracy and truth which
conscientious artists strive to put into
their work.
feel that person does not have to
have had an art education to "compre-
hend' a beautiful woman when he sees
one. or a beautiful horse, a beautiful
marine view, grand landscape. 1t does
not matter to me so much what Is
painted as how it Is painted.
H. B. BRADFORD.
Discusses Dangerous People
And Five Kinds Of Beans.
To the Editor of The Star:
The aggressors! A bas the aggressors!
They are bad lot. Down with them.
Yet they are not the only people who are
dangerous There also are the retroxres-
sors. Aggression means going forward
IN the way Of wrong" Retrogression
means going backward" and that also
may we'll mean going in the way of
wrong"
Who are retrogressors? Those who
want business as usual after the war,
Those who wish to suppress labor and
make 1t mere tool OF capital. Then
again, other retrogressors are those who
want to give unlimited and irresponsible
power to union labor, without much If
any consideration for the rights of other
people, who are human beings, too.
You know the boy said there are five
kinds OF beans-navy beans, string beans.
lima beans, human bein's and has-beens.
The first three Of these have no rights:
but human bein's do have rights. So.
ciety cannot thrive, even If we win a
victory in the war, If we do not look out
for all the human bein's.
WILLIAM c. LEE.
Evening star., 1942-12-04
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
Catholic Women Open Program

The first Fall meeting of the ex- ecutive Board of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women was held last night at the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, with Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick presiding.
 The Council opens its 1942-43 sea- son with membership of 2,96O, which it expects to increase to 5000 by the October meeting.
 A program of activities was out lined and reports given by com mittee chairmen. Miss Lucy Bowes of the Defense Activities committee announced weekly classes similar to those held last season, and others in home nursing and staff assist ants corps. Registration for the lat ter two entails a small fee. Sched- ules for nutrition, first aid, and hos pital bandaging will be announced Mrs. Mary Skehan will continue ir charge of the sewing classes. Waterbury Catholic Council Day at Victory House will be Monday September 28, when council mem. bers will conduct the sale of stamp' and bonds.
 There was also a discussion of so' cial programs during the wintel months and at the Christmas sea, son. Miss Catherine Burns reported on institutional visiting, and Mis-! Catherine Connor, chairman o1 education and legislation, reported an enormous collection of Catholit magazines and pamphlets which are sent to war zones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15

Charles Brown, Dean Emeritus of the School of Divinity, Yale Uni versity, will address the graduating class of the Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing. His topic for the occasion will be Dreams Come True"
 Frederick s. Chase, president of the board of directors, will preside at the commencement exercises to be held tomorrow evening at the Waterbury Women's Club. Rev. Alan Fairbank will deliver the ir- vocation followed by Miss Elsie B. Cantwell, principal of the school, | who will discuss Nursing at the Nations Service" Mrs. John s. Coe, secretary of the Hospital Aid, and Mrs. Helen Bormolini, treas urere of the alumnae, will present the prizes.
 The musical program will in- clude selections by Dr. Alexander Rogawski, mad the Glee Club ac- companied by Miss Celene Rooster
 Among htose to receive diplomas are: Viola Carbone, Toringtoni Florence Cohen, Waterbury; FL eanor DelConte, Waterbury; Anna F'eduzi, Naugatuck, Jean Fenn West Cheshire; Mary Gilmore, Wa terbury; Bernice Krause, Torring- ton; Dorothy Magee, Watertown; Marjorie Matulis, Waterbury; Anna Rant, Newtown; Marguerite Ricci,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
Miss Ann Godfrey
 Accepts Position

Miss Ann M. Godfrey, daughter of pr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, has been appointed a case worker for the Lincoln House as- sociation, according to an announce ment made by Miss Jean Meserve executive secretary. She Is gradu- ate of Cornell university and is en- rolled in several courses at the New York School of Social Work at the present time.
 The new worker, Miss Meserve and Miss Lena Cochran, another case worker, will attend the Connec- ticut Conference for Social Work in Hartford tomorrow and Thursday Edward F. Graham, executive sec- retary of the Waterbury Community Chest who is also treasurer of the social work organization, will also attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
Women $ Council
 Holds OpenHouse

Arrangements were completed last evening for the "open house. to be sponsored by the Young Women, s council at the YMCA on Thursday Miss Rae B. Guida, president of the council and Miss Marjorie E. Slater, committee chairmen, will receive from eight until ten o'clock in the Women's lobby.
 The program will include a sports exhibition in the gymnasium.
 Among those assisting are:
 Refreshments n Evelyn Denker, Mary Orlando, Ann Ita Moran, Mary Lawlor, Marie Biancardi, Mary Yo- vina, Ruth Goodale; Program-Anne DeBellis, Evelyn Sl1ugdinis. Beatrice Bringmann; Invitations - Marjorie E. Slater, Virginia Adams, Louise Williams; Reception Eileen Whe- Ian, Mabel Yovina, Vera DeBellis, Jennie Doloia, Marjorie German, Marjorie Carey, Marie Archambault. Patricia Walsh, Betty Miller, Bertha Paoloni, Louise Williams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
Personal
Local Resident
 Wed In Borough

Raymond J. Shugrue of Louns- bury street took as his bride yester- day morning, Miss Selma Catherine Kazalunas of Union City. The Rev. Thomas Dwyer of St. Charles church, Bridgeport, united the couple at St. Mary's church in Union City.
 Miss May Kazalunas attended her sister, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Kazalunas, James 0. Gibbons served as. best man for MT. Shugrue, the son of Jeremiah Shugrue.
 The period white faille gown of the bride was fashioned with a high neckline, and three quarter sleeves edged with lace ruffling. Clusters of stephanoitis held her full length veil of illusion. She carried a shower bouquet.
 The maid of honor wore similar gown in ceiling blue, with floral cluster in her hair. She carried yellow and white pom-poms.
 Mrs. Kazalunas, the brides mother, was dressed in dark green crepe with a matching hat, and a corsage of tea roses.
 A reception followed at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Rodney, brother -in-law and sister of the bride, of Watertown avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Shugrue will reside on Lounsbury street upon return from their wedding trip to Mary land and Georgia.
 The bride is graduate of Nauga- tuck High school. MT. Shugrue was graduated from Crosby High school and attended Villanova College. He is affiliated with the Waterbury post office.
 For travelling the bride wore a green wool suit and hat with brown accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
CoRNELL CLuB

Scorers in the new Monday after noon tournament under the direc- tion of Mrs. J. c. Moriarty included: north-south, Mrs. E. J. Nelson, Mrs Norman Cables, 121; Mrs. William O'Callaigan, Mrs. James Duncan, 109 1-2; east-west, Mrs. Eugene Do- herty, Mrs. William Petitjean. 113 1-2; Mrs. Matthew Doyle, Mrs. John Dillon, 108.
 The Monday evening scorers were north-south: Mrs. Florence Sulli- van, Mrs. Charles Yoos, 1o3 1-2; Miss Claire Murphy, Miss Claire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
Lutheran Women Rar SiLDer Tea

Plans for . silver tea September 30 were made by the Daughters of Zion of Zion Lutheran church, at 8 meeting recently in the social rooms of the church on Cherry street. This affair will be jointly sponsored by the Daughters of Zion and the Iduna circle. Members on the committee from the former group will be Mrs. John Clausen, Mrs. Axel Rorsell, Mrs. Emil John son, Mrs. Eva Johnson and Mrs. Carl Clander.
 The Victory club will meet Octo- Der 8 at the invitation of Mrs. Fred Larson, Mrs. Emil Johnson and Mrs, Axel Forsell.
 The meeting was conducted by Mrs. Carl Olander and Mrs. E Einar Kron had charge of devo- tions. Mrs. Forsell reported that a war bond had been purchased as a gift to the church, from the pro- ceeds of the Victory club meetings The next regular meeting of the society will be held in the church social rooms October 1, at the in- vitation of Mrs. John Ericson and Mrs. Carl Carlson.
 Present were Mrs. Emil Johnson Mrs. Carl Olander, Mrs. Arthur Bergerson, Mrs. Gustave Grandel Mrs. Hannah Clausen, Mrs. Charlie Lindell, Mrs. c. G. Carlson, Mrs Marie Anderson, Mrs. Eva Johnson Mrs. Clara Brandt, Mrs. A. G. Ben- son, Mrs. Tjalmar Peterson, Mrs John Ericson, Rev. and Mrs. E Einar Kron, Airline, Carolyn anc Janet Kron, Mis- Bertha Lundberg Mrs. c. J. Anderson, Mrs. Carl An derson, Mrs. Betty Hallenborg anc Ms. Axel Forsel. Hostesses at the metinge wre Mrs. c. E. Johnson anc Mrs. Arvid Swanson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
Walter WincheII OM ByOQdWQy 1.
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NOTES OF A NEW YORKER
 The story of how President RO0se- welt included the record of heroic sacrifice by Naval Lieutenant John James Powers-in his Labor Day speech-was discovered by Jack Gould of the Times .. It. Powers is missing after bringing his plane almost to the very deck of the enemy carrier" during the Battle of the Coral Sea.
 On Sunday evenings at 1O:30 They Live Forever" is one of the better drama diversions. The authors decided on performance devoted to the First Fighter Command The program researcher came across Maria Powers of New York City, who quietly related the contribution of her brother. The Sunday night before FDR's address it was dram atized.
 First thing Monday morning the Navy, acting at the request of the White House, put through an urgent call for copy of the script. Some ,one in the White House had heard the dramatization.
 The next night Lieutenant Powers was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
 In the Storh Club mutual friend introduced Quentin Reynolds to Hero Buckley. You two," he said, ''have something in common"
 We have nothing in common" !" interrupted the just-returned- from Dieppe correspondent, T, MT. Buck eley, am ONLY a spectator!"
 Guy Howard would have you be- neve it happened at a local draft board t. A potential draft-dodger who heard that truss-wearing friend had been rejected, wore one when he was summoned After the examination, he watched the official mark NE near his name.
 Near East" was the retort ter- rible. Anybody who can wear a truss upside down-can ride a camel for the durationl"
 When Al JOlsOn landed by Clip per Over There, he was met by American and British army officers One of them introduced him. self this way: I'm to serve as liasion officer on your visit. May l ask you 8 very personal question, MT. Jolson?"
 Sure" said Al, "go ahead"
 "Wen, we were wondering how you felt about doing two shows a day. You see, at one performance there might be 5000 soldiers-but on the other hand-at the second show there might be only 500."
 'Lissen, brother" said Jolson, "all you have to do is this. Any time you see two Amreican soldiers to- gethor, I'll do showl"
 After a Hollywood preview the other night, Ciro's was packed to the doors for a charity affair. The people crowded in at the same time and 10 was almost impossible to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
ELTON CLUB

Scorers in the new Monday after- noon series under the direction of Mrs. W. s. Smith included: Section I, Mrs. Homer Bernier, Mrs. Thomas Bane, 94 1-2; Mrs. James Ross, Mrs. Louis Lougee, 94: Mrs. Charles Petitjean, Mrs. Edward Balthazar, 88 1-2; Section II, Mrs. George Moeller, Mrs. Frank N. Hess, 100 1-2 Mrs. Joseph Stevens, Mrs. William Dunphy, 93; Mrs. George Pierpont, Mrs. F. A. Jackel, 88.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
Weddings
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 2
Personal

Arthur F. Magraw of Orange street and Capt. Edward c. Bell of Buckingham street, are vacationing at their summer residence at Lake Quassapaug.
 Miss Anne Bristol, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Carlton w. Bristol of Hillside avenue, Naugatuck, is member of the Senior Commit te who will welcome freshmen to Bradford Junior College, Bradford Mass, when the college opens on Tuesday, September Is for its one- hundred and fortieth year.
 Mrs. Arthur Hasey of Presque Isle, Maine, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Donnie McCrea o1 Willow street.
 MT. and Mrs. Wilbur J. Duesler of Fiske street are observing the forty fifth anniversary of their wed- ding today. They were married on Sept. Is, 1897 at the Trinity Epis- copal church, with Rev. Frederick J. Buckley officiating. Mrs. Duesler was the former Miss Elizabeth Ettie Babin.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Cramer, 3d of Marian avenue, Cheshire, MT and Mrs. Robert Hoebel of Plaza avenue, and MT. and Mrs. John F Hogan, Jr., of Vermont street, spent the weekend at Tyler lake, Goshen
 John Tehan, son of MT. and Mrs Jeremiah Tehan of Stone street, has returned to his studies at Mt. St Michaeps school in New York city