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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
Marriage
 Intentions

The following couples have filed marriage intentions at the bureau of vital statistics:
 Leopold F. Fournier of 349 Will low street and Almanac J. SpOr- bert of 1088 Hamilton avenue.
 William c. Juram, IT,, of Fort Eustis, Va, and Elloie Evans Jeter of 61 FIske street.
 James A. Bates of 164 Plaza avenue and Mary Ellen StrOker of 55 Plaza avenue.
 Bertrand E. Belval of 58 East Clay street and Irene A. Forest of 60 East Clay street.
 Edward J. VensIovas of 1O3 An- dersOn avenue and Helen J. Zukauskas of 81 Draher avenue.
 Dr. Thomas Amy of Fall River, Mass, and Lucele F. Wood of 89 Ridgew0Od street.
 Lawrence Hamilton of g Sands street and Virginia Wells of 574 Willow street.
 John J. PrOulx of Middlebury and Lucy Marie Herr of 155 Chip man street.
 William D. Lambert of 1929 ThOmaston avenue and Bessie Rankin Brickett of Baltimore, Md.
 Bertrand M. Dllliba of 247 North Main street and Lillian Duhamel of 59 Ludlow street.
 Leopold POgOrzeIskl of A IriOn street and Barbara M. Sienski of g State street.
 Frank Levegnole of 28 Ash ave- nue and Pauline K. Laurinzi of 92 Birch street.
 John PiIIa of 498 Washington avenue and AldOna Skystimas of 27 West Porter street.
 Kerneth PernerewSki of 8 Long Hill road and Josephine A. Muraska of 68 South Leonard street.
 Joseph J. Abraitis of 6 Porter street and Lena M. CapOzzi of 16 Porter street.
 Joseph k. Maher of 27 Marion avenue and Leigha A. Kast of II Chestnut avenue.
 Roger V. Ostrander of 30 Ray street and Mary A. Daly of 70 Co., lumbia boulevard.
 Angelo DiDonatO of II Emerald street and Anna M. SOletti of 46 Kingsbury street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
Market Turned Lower
 In Very Quiet Trade
Much Selling Appeared Because of Uneasiness About
 Russia; Rails Met Heaviest Pressure of All

Rails, recent leaders on the up- side, met heaviest pressure and such favorites as Santa Fe, Atlan- tic Coast Line and Southern Rail- way Preferred slumped point or more before meeting support. Union Pacific dropped 2 points to 7s l-4.
 Turnover of a block of 17.000 shares of Columbia Gas at 1-8, equal to it's l042 low and down l-0 point, featured an active market for some lower priced shares. Preferred issues of American Power & Light and of Electric Power & Light sold off 1 to 2 points on the Securities & Exchange commission to these two electrict bond and share subsidiaries to dissolve. Other utilities general ly moved narrowly.
 Leading steel shares steadled nar- rowly below yesterdays finals, while Chrysler slumped a point and then came back slightly and General Motors steadied on 3-8 loss at 38 IA. J. I. Case Common lost point, while it's preferred was dowr 2. Douglas Aircraft, down 1-8 t6 61, and Firestone Preferred, of 1 5-8 to 100 1-2, led their respective groups lower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
A A h A A h h A
 OUR MEN
 IN SERVICE M A A A h A h Ia

Sergt. George CorcOran, son of MT. and Mrs. George COrcOran of IdylwOOd avenue, with Sergt. Robert COyle of WalIingfOrd, to- gether with their guests, the Misses Helen Brennan and Fran ces Jergens, were guests of Rocco DiOriO at WaverIy Inn, Cheshire, last night. Both sergeants are recently returned from a location somewhere in the south Pacific, where MT. DiOriO's son, Tony, we'll known locally, is also on duty. Sergts. COrcOran and COyIe are now on furlOugh after brief stay at Camp WOlters, Texas. They expect to be assigned to Camp Bening, Georgia, shortly. Both brought back many messages to MT. DiOriO from his son, as well as news of other Waterbury boys in the Pacific.
 Private Victor T. Daniels of Waterbury is stationed at Fort E. Warren, Wyoming, where he has been classified as a cook and is expected to start his duties shortly. Before entering Army
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25

service he was employed by Vest over School in Middlebury, where he served as cook for 10 years.
 s. F. Kitchener, chief carpenters mate in the U. $. Navy, is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Kitchener of Plank road. Chief Kitchener who has been in the Navy for over 16 years, was at tached to the destroyer Shaw which figured in the Pearl Harb0r attack His service has taken him to the Orient many times.
 Among the vessels on which he has served are the U.S.S. Black Hawk, destroyer tender, U.S.S. Ed sail, which was in the battle of Macassar straits. and the light cruiser, U.S.S. Milwaukee.
 Chief Kitchener told the local Navy recruiters today that his next venture will be in different field, matrimony. He did not disclose the name of the prospective bride, but did say she was Navy nurse.
 The following men have been ac- cepted for enlistment at the local Navy recruiting station: John w. Nolan of 19 Randolph avenue, Don- ald F. Finn of 72 East Farm street, John w. Watson of Fern avenue, Charles Googins of 49 South Main street, all of Waterbury Nahum M. Alley of Thomaston, and Donald V. Prindle of Bristol. All will be sent to New Haven for final exam ination.
 Local men who have been en- listed in the U. s. Navy at New Haven headquarters are Anthony J. SciOnti and Richard w. Flora. Others whO applied at the local station and have been enlisted in- clude CIemmons Blanchard of Oak vile and Vincent J. RubinO of Tor ringtOn. SciOnti received as second class petty officer rating as car penter's mate. Blanchard who has seen previous service in the Navy was given a first class petty officer rating.
 
 First Class Seaman James P. McCleery is visiting his parents MT. and Mrs. Dennis McCleery of Wa tertoWn after narrowing experiences in the Arctic. He tells his friends here of the bitter cold in Iceland and of the hardship of watching for planes and periscopes. He states that he Is blue -nose", the name given all sailors who cross the Arctic circle.
 He describes one day on the ocean when several German torpedo planes suddenly swooped down. They con- centrated all attention on merchant men ships in the convoy and suc- ceeded in sinking two, he states, but three of the raiders in turn were struck down, he adds.
 Seaman McCleery has been given . special emblem for his service as staff artist on his ship paper. He enlisted in the Navy January 5.
 Two local men and three from |, Bridgeport were sent to Marine
 headquarters In Springfield today
 by the local recruiting station for
 final examination prior to enlist
 ment. They are Sumner B. Weiss,
 I7, of 38O West Main street, James
 R. Simpson, 19, of 22 Wheeler
 street, both of Waterbury, and
 Michael F. Paternoster, 2I, Nich-
 Olas ]. DiNapOli, 20, and Vincent
 J. DeStefanO, 19, of Bridgeport. 
 Staff Sergeant Walter G. Moss,
 son cg Mrs. Catherine Moss of lO78
 Baldwin street. is spending fur
 tough at his home in this city.
 Recently returned from base
 somewhere in the Pacific where
 many former National Guards
 men of this city are stationed Sgt.
 Moss has been assigned to an Of- | flcer's Training School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
DEMOCRATS PLAN
 FRANKFURT ROAST
Dan COnnOr's Farm Scene of Party's Event Next
 Sunday Afternoon
PROSPECT RudeIla c. DriscoII, COrre- spOndent - Telephone 5-O92l

Prospect, Aug. 25-The local Dem ocratic party will sponsor corn and hot dog roast to be held Sun- day at Dan Connor's farm. A large attendance is looked for, as the last roast held by the members was huge success. Prominent Demo- crats throughout the state will be here for the occasion. Festivities will start at 2 2.oclock.
 Joseph Francis Martin, infant twin son of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Martin of Broson road, died at St.. Mary's hospital Saturday. Baby Martin was buried in Calvary cemetery.
 Willim Doff of New York has returned to his home after spending several days in town as the guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Shine of Straits vile road.
 MT. and Mrs. William Driscoll spent the weekend at Pond Point as the guests of Mrs. Frank Frey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
DEFENSE COUNCIL
 IS 2 YEARS OLD

The Waterbury Defense Council will be two years old Saturday, and the anniversary will be marked the day previous at the weekly meeting Friday afternoon at the city hall.
 At the Friday meeting. a review of activities and progress will be given. The council, one of the first to begin functioning in New Eng land, was formed Aug. 20, 194O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25

A crowd of i5OOO is expected to witness the ceremonies Thursday in which the 6coviil Mfg. CO. will re- eeive the Arny-Navy joint F" for excellence in production. The com pany has notified its employees that each will be given Q ticket admit ting a relative or friend. There will be many other guests, includ- ing state and city officials, navy and army representatives and buSi- ness leaders.
 The program. which will begin at 2:A5 and which will be broadcast over the nationwide chain of the Blue Network, will be held in the Woodward Gate parking area off Hamilton avenue.
 The company has made arrange ments to have all employees. except those who cannot possibly leave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
Late Realty
 NeUs
EiseIe & King, Libaire, Stout
 & CO-Tel 4-31S1

The following papers connected with real estate transactions have been filed at the office of the town clerk;
 MORTGAGE DEEDS.
 Joseph A. Champagne and Car mine TedescO to Waterbury Build ing & Loan Association, Inc, prop erty on Wilson street, $4,5OO.
 Joseph A. Champagne and Car mine TedescO to Joseph w. and Mae A. CaOuette, property on Wilson stret, Sl,O0O.
 Renard l. and Julia M. PaIatine to First Federal Savings < Loan Association of Waterbury, prop erty on Starview avenue, $5,2OO.
 Renard L. and Julia M. Palatine to Samuel HOIczer. property on Starview avenue, $1,40O.
 Margaret +. CoyIe to the First Federal Savings X Loan AssOcia- ton of Waterbury, property on BateswOOd road, %,O0O.
 Florence s. German to Irene K. McGrath, property on Atwood avenue, $2,5OO.
 William and Kathleen F. MulIi- gan to the Home Owners Loan Corp, property on Marlboro street, S5,04O.
 WARRANTY DEEDS
 Joseph w. Caoutte and Mae A. CaOuette to Joseph A. Cham pague and CarmIne TedescO, prop erty on Wilson street.
 American Brass Co. tO Huge YOungqulst, property on Sycamore Lane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
HIS LONG DELAYED
 DINNER ARRIVED

Norwalk, Conn, Aug. 25-- CUP)-- When Benjamin Keeler joined the army in 1917, friends planned testimonial dinner for him, but he was called up for duty two days be- fore the party was scheduled.
 So after 25 years, the dinner was held last night. and most of the friends who planned to attend in 1917 were present.
 Everyone had a good time except Keetcr. The guest of honor had laryngitis and was unable to eat the dinner nor give a speech of thanks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
KILLED ON BICYCLE

Amherst. Mass, Aug. 25-(UP)-- Ten -year-old James Smith, son of MT. and Mrs. Raymond E. Smith of Amherst, died at Northampton hospital today of 8 fractured skull and ruptured spleen suffered here last night when his bicycle and an automobile collided. Miss Christine Poor of Williamsburg, driver of the car, was not detained by police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
TMEY LOsT suGAR

Greenwood, R. T., Aug. 25-(UP) - Members of Mrs. Donald A. Smiths family are learning to curb their sweet tooth.
 To safeguard 20 pounds of prec- ious rationed sugar. Mrs. Smith placed 1t in the oven of her gas stove. Someone turned on the oven. Bremen quelled the ensuing blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
Political Notes

Local Republicans will hold their primaries tomorrow, but they will Dc orly a formality. Since the slates ,f delegates submitted by the dis Grict leaders were unopposed it will ynly be necessary to cast a single sallot to elect the entire group.
 The Democratic organization In MlAdIetOwn won by 2-1 margin over a progressive" group in pri- aaries last night. Voting was on election of delegates to the city convention.
 Friends want Alderman George L. Kingston to accept the Republi- can nomination for senator in the 18th district, but George. political veteran, is wary. He knows that the fourth and fifth wards consti- ute Democratic stronghold.
 Lawrence A. Kenny, local candi- date for the Democratic congress slOnal nomination, has been vis- Iting delegates all up and down .:he valley to ask their support for hia candfdarv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug. 25 (UP)-Gov. ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Aug. 22nd compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $8, 848,961, ,17794 $2,759,398, ,801.60
 War Spending $7.96O,213,97S.74 s1,801.277.914.6s
 Receipts $1,175,515,286.83 5 727,123,389.28
 Net Deficit $1,67l, ,485,341.11 $1,99s.347.762.37
 Cash Balance sss.ss7,1os.52 s2.sos. .soo.7b4.o1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
BY ELMER c. WALZER TTmffeA PFean Financial Editor

New York. Aug. 25 -(UP)- Stocks turned lower in quiet deal- ings today on selling largely ate tributed to uneasiness over the Rus sian situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25

pond where his sister was drowned ten years ago.
 The boy fell from wall into l2 feet of water while playing with a group Of children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
WHERE SISTER DIED

Salisbury, Conn. Aug. &--(UP)-- Nine-years-old Roger Lovett lost his life late yesterday in Lower MIL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25
NAZI RACE THEORIES
 @ EXPLODED!

The Nazis' idnoticol claims 10 racial purity and superiority forced inc issue of race into world politics and eventually TO- suited in globol war. The Ndzi propaganda machine Is even now constantly ot work in on effort 10 force upon unnumbered mill lions their mythical iheo- fies of rdcidl supremacy.
 Several months ago, our Washington Service Bureau assigned Maurice 5. White. of its research stoii. 10 make q thorough investigation of this prob~ lem. consulting the wrii- ings of leading world ou- thorities on the subject. in order 10 arrive ot the true facts. These facts arc now oydilable 10 our ra0ders in q 32-pooa il.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-25

lusiroted booklet. RACES OF MANKIND" by Mr. White If conoins summary of physical and mentu conducted by prominent onthropoogss which completely demolish Hitlers iolse and goddess theology.
 In addition 10 debunkng the Ndzs rdcol doctrines RACES OF MANKIND" hoces the origin and distribution et sacic groups within nnions their csomA hoita and physical char @tersics You will this booklet for lis hmeiness and for the tremendously interesting in which inc subject has been presented Mail the coupon together with IS cents carefully wrapped and copy will be sent 10 you at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-27

Oracle williams, who Is portrayed
with consummate skill by young
Joan Leslie. There is no hint of
artifice about her sweetly natural
performance Of the spirited noun
tain girl.
Walter Brennan as the backwoods
preacher, Is said to give compell-
ing human performance and Mar
garet Wycherly, June Lockhart and
Dickie Moore are fine as Yorks
mother, sister and brother.
Perhaps one of the most COM
pelling scenes of the picture Is the
one in which York Is converted to
religion. He has gone out on his
mule, shotgun In hand, intent in
getting vengeance on the man whom
h believes has cheated him out of
the land he wants. Before he ar
riyes at his destination q storm
comes up, and and a bolt Of light
ming strikes the shotgun from his
hand. York sees this as an act of
God, and moving almost in a trance,
he goes to the little church where
a prayer meeting is being held and
gets religion. There Is not word
Of dialogue in the entire scene, only
the singing Of the congregation, but
1t is a scene that will linger long
in the memory of all who see 1t.
In addition to Sergeant York"
the management will present a big
surrounding program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-27
BY PAUL HARRISON
NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Hollywood. = Having escaped a
month-long siege Of pneumonia
Peggy Drake was back at the studio
and 1.-THE Turtles of Tahiti was
resuming where it had left off
While idle between scenes. TIL e
dark-eyed, curvesome 20-year-old
actress sat on the set and talked
animatedly. Called for work, she'd
slip out of a red silk robe, kick off
her slippers, patter across the sound
stage barefoot in a nightgown and
climb into a big bed.
The job was not concession to
Miss brakes convalescence. In fact,
the sequence was more difficult
than most. When her movie moth
er, Florence Bates, came in and
awakened her, Miss Drake stretched
sinuously and became starry eyed
as she told Of a pleasantly realistic
dream she had had-of how Ches-
ter (Jon HalD had come into her
room.
PERFECTLY LEGAL
"And I remember so clearly how
he took me in his arms and kissed
me. Then he said, You are my
wife, Tamara, and nothing in the
world can keep us apart And
and that's all I remember of my
dream"
Miss Bates, folding some cloth
ing on a chair, replied: at was a
won-n-n-derful dream, all right
Only the next time you have that
dream, remind Chester to take his
hat with hint" And she tossed a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-27
IN Hollywood

blue beret on the pillow.
1t was quite a scene, but per-
fectly all right. 1t turns out that
Chester and Tamara really are
legally married, and the censors
can't complain If a lovers visits
are furtive for the mere purpose
of avoiding an .antagonistic moth
er-in-law.
Actually Miss Drake isn't married,
or even in love. (The line forms on
the right, gentlemen.) Il suppose
I'll marry an actor, sometime" she
said. "Iknow it doesn't always work
out very we'll, and yet I believe my
husband ought to be in the same
business or he'd never understand.
1t isn't that I want to talk about my
work. I don't. My mother always
wants to know what's going on at
the studio. and 1t drives her crazy
because I hate to talk about the mo-
vies."
EARLY IMMIGRANT
Her real name isn't Peggy Drake.
Neither Is 1t Liese Lotto, as the STU
dio believes. It's Lieselotte Mayer,
the first part being a coined con-
traction of Louise Charlotte, in hon
or of a godmother. She was born in
Vienna, Oct. 6, 1921, but become an
American immigrant at 3.
The girl began dancing at 5, stu
died ballet, but somehow never had
the confidence or feeling for It," She
s..L - H.. Il
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-27
BRIDGEPORT GETS
HOFF HARMONIES
Stars Of Al Pearce's Radio
Show Play Ritz Ballroom
Sunday Night

Carl Hoff brings his celebrated
"Harmonies by Hoff" to the Ritz
Ballroom in Bridgeport for the first
time Sunday, March 20. It's the
band that has been featured at the
Blue Gardens Armonk. with i'm
portant air time and has nineteen
great stars, including Al Noble.
Prior to the formation OF his band,
Carl Hoff was musical director OF
the AL Pearce Radio Stanza in Holly
wood. He has already had bril-
liant career, as arranger, director,
saxophoneist with name bands. The
Hoff music depends upon Its origi-
inality of arrangements and IN
strunentation. Carl has two from
bones, and two tenor saxophones,
getting a blend of four French horns,
while two clarinets and three trum-
pets act as a choir against the other
instruments without being as power
full and blasting. An electric guitar
Is used for effect and to bring a
new color into the band.
Will Osborne and his famous or
,chestra will be the climax OF the
Easter Parade at the Ritz, his slide
rhythm being a delightful tempo
for that Easter mood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-27
STRAND OFFERS
SERGEANT YORK
Gary Cooper Shown in
Role Which Melted Him
Coveted oscar"

Ending tomorrow evening at
Warmers Strand theater Is Cap
tains of the Clouds" with James
Cagney and the Royal Canadian Air
Force; also Marry the Boss Daugh-
ter" with Betty Joyce and Bruce
Edwards.
One of the most eagerly antici-
pated screen events of this or any
other year begins Sunday at the
Strand when Sergeant York" be-
gins a three day engagement star
ring Academy Award winner Gary
Cooper in the role that won him the
coveted oscar.
Cooper in the title role is said to
make every scene count In building
UP the strong, simple character of
the Tennessee farmer who became
the nations hero. He is supported
by a cast so able that there L. not
a sipgle false note in any Of the
characterizations.
Based on Sergeant York's own
diary, the film tells a brave and
straightforward narrative, the hon.
est saga Of a plain American who
believed In God and his country,
and acted on his beliefs Before
the outbreak of the World War,
York was "fghtin' an hell
raisin'" mountain farmer down in
the Cumberland Valley of Tennes-
see, trying to wrest q living from a
piece Of the richer bottom land"
His days Of hell-raising ended when
he gets religion. Shortly after this,
America enters the war and York
is drafted for army service. His
strong religious beliefs make the
thought of killing abhorrent to him,
until he realizes that freedom is
the one thing worth fighting for.
So he goes to France and to fame
for his single handed capture Of
1872 German soldiers.
Figuring prominently in part OF
the picture Is York's sweetheart,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-27
MUCCSY SPANIER
PLAYS HARTFORD
Hal Leroy, Yvette and
ROmO Vincent on Same
Stage Show Today

A quartet Of names that are de-
finitely tops in the world of en-
tertainment, are presented in per-
son in gigantic stage show, start
ing today, and continuing through
Saturday and Sunday, for g days
only, on the stage of the State The
atre, Hartford. There Is Yvette,
glamorous singing star Of stage,
screen and radio; Hal Leroy, dane
ing comedian Of stage and screen;
Romo Vincent, billed as the "Magni-
flcent Obstruction, in 4-star song
and fun panic; and "Muggsy" Span
Ter, THE Trumpet King" and his
great Recording Orchestra "Mugg-
sy" Spanier's band is the one hand
that really jumps yet 1t plays sweet
music sweet and beautiful.
Featured with the band are vocal
lists, Ford Leary, lovely Edythe
Harper, and Jerry Scott. On the
band stand is featured Vernon
Brown, handling the trombone,
Ralph Muzzillo among the trumpets;
Irving Fazola with his clarinet, and
Russ Isaacs, drummer eXtraordin-
ary,-a sensational beat" man, and
comedian.
This grand stage show, featuring
glamorous Yvette, Hal Leroy, Romo
Vincent, "Muggsy' Spanier and his
orchestra and many others, is play
ing today, Saturday and Sunday, for
three days only on the stage of the
State theater, Hartford.
Tonite, Friday at 12:45 a. m. (and
every Friday, there will be present.
ed an added Midnight Stage Show
for the benefit of defense workers
and others who cannot attend regu-
lar performances.
AS usual there are late stage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-27
Up And Down Broadway
BY JACK GAVER
United Press Drama Editor

wonderfully nostalgia stuff
Summing memories OF
prohibition modrama Rowland
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