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Evening star., 1943-05-02

Boston ---- 010 100 10x--3
Runs-White. Simmons (2l. Lazor. Err
rors-Welaj Siebert, Tabor CO. New
some. some Buns Sattsd inIsiehsft Lupien' pie
Stolen bases-Hall. Lazor. Double plays
Harris to Hall to Siebert, Peacock to New
Boston. 10 Base on balls-On Harris >:
off Judd. 5. Strikeouts-By Judd. 6. Wild
pitch-Harris. Umpires-Messrs Nc
ance, 2,153
Evening star., 1943-05-02
'Women's S Opening
Niqht Pin Card

TWenty-second annual Washing
ton Women's Duckpin Association
tournament to be rolled at Lucky
Strike, starting tomorrow night.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-20
GUEST COLUMNIN ,
By ROBERTA MCGUIRE

Romance Is IL ire air. Just can't be ratsoncd.
Yes the special og the bin fare has week an
nouneement OF the approaching wedding Of Helen Bank
head 10 IL Melvin GA4lt,
Doris Graham ssiH beng fetei because Wedpe~
day evening She VIII say n as "a lodd Clcage after
which they viii SO % Lexington ~ The local ohapter 81
loa Boule FRATERNITY honefeo DORIS Graham and Todd
Cleage Friday night the hons DR. ANA Mrs Gamble
on Wills street Amorg hose who came WIKI heart
loads Of good wishes wese Mr. ana Mrs Henderson. nr
and Mrs. +. PIPER, Or Iioyd Raer Mr and Mrs H
Dunbar and taer petite da4ghtes MArge Ds and Mrs
J. A. Moore anu others.
"Baenos dias mes amiga the greeting tender,a
the many charming guests who responded IN Hcgtha
Priests behes hen she eniertanea les peze An,is i
the blue Of the NWCA Sai4rdas afternoon Among
the many who csre e pas trags Mexican We're
Les Senorltas Emma 6nstt Rhy hawbets. ard Bpbl.e
Mcclure. and Les Senores Katie PeAeu. Bettye Narr.
Pcrua Philips Fannie Rasord Rersce Waite. te,t Mas
Beulah Brewer Fannette Norr ard Jennie paye
lis hard 70 fahom when the greater e, te tuo
biessngs--a man and his lodg. Sc woman and her M
Any way. are s4se peiroit nas share 81 te ate
This wees actin ties brought rarN ot thcn "a IS b TIE
Social Workers club composed II Esther LAMAR 5ane
Aams, GLADYS Bowen ard lad. Roy ms, FRIDAY one
OF Is members Nifs Wlhfs tne eat oas hapls q III
veal has darling litrte Haywood Stetlug Iii Mother
Isst SsT,,r4,' 80 !, fa ,. -n az n'
thompson ard ne second ~ Valerie WAsase oshtr
members fre>rN ns .era Ae~ @gan At1t ha
Edth KENT MslssAtt tift and kath can Rack
les Trans ci4o had staymns hostess oa
Thursday laSt Mrs l.a> isha est 1ln,1 aAen4t
FIRST prize was caQtared tr Ftarse, taaNa> s,esrG
by DORIS Burgess Ny, was Fr4ne,. IA ea v!th her
award ~hch one The new tt-a aprons
Peek.ng INTO ne private lfeS the Motor CNyS
sNe we earn mat Jane BAips jefferson and Cnarlotte
Watts Hutchinson napfv because they are expecting
bundles from heaven VERY soon.
And congratulated 70 Or Jam Arnold and fam
ily who naye pure hased reay gsrgeo .nlae neals
out on and " whch they hope BE dom. ed
Congratulations also 70 Wlbur Martin forrerlv 81
Trinity hospital. Who has len'r eeer thed cagt.n
He is stationed ia a4lforna
Cpl Rober Love ua. seen renewing acqsan,arce.
OF Y nc 1p *rrD - r t
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-20

Ts Rey Mr. coleman deliver
"a very fine sermon sunday
worninr Ia the afternoon ne
prea hed ~ The Hartford Baptist
lfla n honor 81 The Rev
Charles Hilis twenty ihlfd ami.
utfsarv The senior choir accom-
panie him TIE Rev NJ Cole.
mars ~fe has heen I'D tor sew
,al weeks We hope 10 sec her at
ehnch SUNDAY
pYsS4snt Blackburn o. the
Department Of Missions and Mrs
Corine jackson supervisor q he
Red C'rcle girls. attended a state
~eeiine Of mo Young people Il
was held las sunday AZ the Gieiss
Memorial center
THE une ladies o, Macedonia
0ili give treasure hunt ~ the
chnr a FRIDAY rIehi No> ~
eoae and hem lock for tho hid
den treasure
Pastor coleman e asking the
m,aih,fs ard friends 10 atierd
'hc sn class tina, he is leach
re each Wedrs slay evening AZ
ihe cNafsh The study hook IS
Ahaadonf Living bv r S'anl'y
Jones will INSPIRE an, Chris
r adyanl dav ~ day N
rhs~sin rg'h ana eNpe~eacc
Won ae ALSO welcome 70 visit
'he ra evefv SUNDAY
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-20

Lola Blackman Mrs Bessie Mitch
ell Mrs L Butler Mrs Pearl
Wright Mrs Mamie Evans. Mrs,
sylvia Lewis Mrs McClain.
Mrs Emanuel Mrs GILES, Mrs.
Mcclsin. Mrs. Mary Green and
AIRS Ada Rice Mrs Robertson,
Mrs lssery. Mrs sylvester. Mrs.
bolien and Mrs Hamilton were
not present br; sent Very lovely
gifts.
Altheush MrT sylvester siong
With Mrs. Mary Green sponsored
The shower as sShestsr WAS
unable 70 he present and her SIS
Ter Mrs Timothy acted ms hostess
in her stea
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-20

BOSTON atANp
structions giycn ~
senior hostess rs
Junior hosiesses
Touraine IN Bmtan
thai they were nof
white seryicemen Ur
crmsiances AMI ia
sffcrs 20 dance t ~
Guild started hlases
crow tactics OF me s.
ION Sailors anil So'd r..
tee. Inc
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-20

iaade them feel that raiioning
DAYS were over The following
guests were present Mrs FIN
clay Williams Mrs Annie Fur
due Mrs. Juaniia Jackson Mrs
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-20
Mrs. Ida Virginia Rice Honored
AT Slork Shower By Friends

Mrs ". Sylvester and Mrs Mary Green sponsored a
very beautiful sto shower honor Of Mrs Virginia Rice
at O'clock last sunday evening, at Sl4S Smile road
From 10 pm guests gathered bringing beautiful
gifts and stork there them. if real
\othlny needed was forgotten.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-20
Mr.. And Mrs. Charles Knott
Celebrate 50 Years Together

Wedding anniversaries tppng the quarter century
and hall scales held the spotlight here last
wee end The Charles Knots. Of the Brewster Homes.
celebrated their thrteth wedding anniversary Friday
NnN l2 IN ihe soclal rooms q. ,he NWCA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 Major Johnson has eight years ot active service with Second Com pany, Governors Foot Guard and joined the Connecticut State Guard when 1t was formed two years ago. He has won several promotions in the State Guard and is now Cap tain, Commanding "A" Company, stationed at the New Haven Arm ory. In connection with his State Guard service, Major Johnson at- tended and graduated from Middle sex (Mass.) Military School. During the year 1942 Major Johnson in- structed a class at Cheshire Acad- emy in military tactics.
 Outstanding in Business
 In civilian life Major Johnson's accomplishments match his military career. He is the founder of and president of the Johnson Wholesale Perfume Co.,, the Aliens Perfumers Stores, the Silver Liquor Stores and the Hamden Holding Go. He is a director of a New Haven Bank and is president of the Lockwood Fi- nance Co.,, of Bridgeport.
 Major Johnson is the brother of Lieutenant Henry Johnson of the Waterbury Police department. The latter's son, Paul, was the Water bury boy to be reported killed in the present World War. He was one of the many American casualties at Pearl Harbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
FRENCH LEADERS
 FARLEY IMMINENT
Giraud and De GauIle Meet= ing Contemplated to
 Unify Their Forces

London, Jan. 4 - (U.P) - Dip- lomatic quarters believed today that a meeting between General Henri Honore Giraud, high commissioner for French North Africa and Fight ing French Leader, General Charles De Gaulle, to uniiy their forces, was imminent.
 However, a, Fighting French spokesman denied reports that De Gaulle already had received re- ply from Giraud, who had suggested meeting on French soil.
 "De Gaulle received vague com- munication from Giraud December 27," the spokesman said. Tt did not mention meeting. Giraud skated around the whole thing. He didn't say he wanted to meet De Gaulle and didn't say he did not want to. He made only vague allusions to difficulties"
 A Madrid dispatch from Algiers said Giraud was considering invit- ing De Gaulle to meet with him, preferably in Algiers, and all heads of French military and civil admin istration in North and West Africa.
 Madrid reported without confirm ation that De Gaulle preferred Gib- raltar as place for the discus SionS. This report said a conference there was imminent. which was said possibly to explain the presence at Gibraltar of Viscount Lord Gort, governor-general of Malta, and Sir Samuel Hoare, British minister to Spain.
 The conference, 1t was believed, may result in compromise between the Giraud and De Gaulle factions De Gaulle has demanded the dis missal of all former Vichyites hold ing office in Africa, but he may set tie for the dismissal of the most prominent ones.
 Dismissal of General Pierre Bois- son, governor-general Of West Africa and General Jean Bergeret, former minister of aviation, was thought possible. They were bitter anti- -DeG Gaullists. But a compromise may retain General Augustes Charles Nogues. resident-general of Morocco and General Yves Chatel, governor-general of Algeria, who were not considered out-and-out Vichyites before the American in- vasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
BY MORRIS MARKEY
Match Your Wits With Master Mind
 Who Ingeniously Stages Mystifying Murder Right Before Your Eyes

shirts of the Whirlwind side. Be- hind them, on the floor of the wa gon, were sticks and helmets, spurs and whips and spare tack and amels hair coats and gaudil, tripod towels.
 Prentiss grinned at them. "Wel it's a little like the time the. rule out spitball pitchers il baseball. All spitballers in goot standing could keep on throwini in their rather unsanitary way until they wore out. but no new ones were allowed. Same as me in this game. The left-handers with rating could go on playing at least until that head-on col- 'ision removed them from the lists 1 even think about it's possibilities myself, sometimes"
 Cynthia turned her head about to regard the younger men. The station wagon, by some special miracle, continued true upon its course. You hearties are begin ming to sound little jittery," she observed. Get your minds of the game. Think about Ginger Rogers or Fred Allen. Because you've got to win, you know. I've got millions riding on you. But mil nonsl"
 "T'd feel a lot easier" Toby
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
VIOLENCE CLAIMS
 llSTATE PEOPLE:
Long New Years Week. end Costly; Navy Flyer
 Killed in New Canaan
BY UNITED PRESS


 Violence claimed the lives of Il persons in Connecticut over the long New Years Day weekend, compil- ation Enowed today.
 There were three drownings, three automobile fatalities, two deaths from falls, murder, suicide and a death in New Canaan plane crash.
 The persons drowned were Gen. evieve Verlatto, 24, and Emilio Di- bernali, 19, both of Torrington; and two-year-old Charles G. Lincoln, West Hartford.
 Those who died in automobile &C., cidents were Theodore w. Zielinski, 20, New Britain; Irving Gibson, IS, Norwich; and Bernard J. Scott, g, Warehouse Point.
 Joseph Boshko. 58, Meriden, and Anthony Bernick, GA, Waterbury, died after falls.
 Gottfried Seegelken, 35, Danbury grocer, was stabbed to death in a hold-up. James J. Mccarthy, IT, was held in connection with the staying.
 Earle W. Wilkens, 26, Nashua, N. H.. committed suicide by shooting himself in his car at Andover, &C., cording to the medical examiner. A Navy flyer was killed in crash at New Canaan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
Chapter l

The station wagon rolled along the level paved road, past the elms and the broad lawns of the manor houses. Cynthia Merriwether was driving, and it was an astonishing thing that she could invest even so commonplace an occupation with a spirit of zest and gaiety. She was a lovely creature, with golden red hair and bright blue eyes, and laughter that trailed through the open win dows of the wagon to hang in the soft air.
 It was in the nature of things that she should have not one com- panion, but three. and all of these three men. Henry Prentiss was beside her on the front seat, amiably assuring her that within the next two hours she would be bankrupt.
 You haven't a chance in the world, Miss Pretty" he said. Even if your precious Whirlwinds had Tommy Hitchcock playing number three, they couldn't beat my crowd today. We're hot, tell you"
 But remember" she said, you're out of it. How can Clover get anywhere at all without the magnificent Prentiss wonder of the west, southpaw marvel of the times?"
 Prentiss laughed. "Clover goes up three goals, Pretty, when Prem tiss takes to the sidelines. I'd rather have Mike in there any
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
Prologue

At some minutes past 8 o'clock Daylight Saving Tiine) of a sep- tember evening in the year 1940, stood in full view of perhaps 30 men and women, all of whom were acquainted with me, at least by sight, and shot two bullets into the heart of Colonel Wesley Hope Mer- riwether. I then moved, with such swiftness as may be forgiven in the circumstances, away from the scene.
 This could lead you to believe that I am fugitive from justice. But that is hardly the case. I am not 8 fugitive = in the sense of the word as one in flight. I live In surroundings of the utmost charm and serenity, with no care at all upon my mind and certainly no fear, while police officers of g whole continent search among ti>e byways of hodge-podge so- ciety for some trace of me. Such trace they can never, possibly, find.
 My well, suppose we must call it a vendetta, though despise the word-fas been accomplished. Perhaps, indeed, the whole pur- pose of my existence has met, and passed, its climax. At any rate, that is the best explanation I can provide for my present compul- sion to set down these facts upon paper.
 It is no doubt odd, at the age of 34, to be a man who has coni- pleted his work upon this earth, to be sitting beneath the awning which covers the afterdeck of his yacht, glancing out over the blue waters of the timeless sea, and dwelling upon memories after the fashion of an ancient veteran of long forgotten wars. But such, alas, is the truth of it.
 s Really? Well, perhaps within a certain while I shall hitch my wagon to another star. Though no star in all the heavens could
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
ROGER SHEPHERD
 HELD FOR MURDER
Worcester Father of Two Charged With Staying
 24-Year-OId

Worceser, Mass, Jan. 4.-(UP)- Roger D. Shepherd, 27. war work CT, was held by police today on a murder charge in connection with the staying of his 24-year old wife Victoria while their two children slept in an adjoining room.
 Mrs. Shepherd was shot to death with e rifle early yesterday while she lay in bed. When police ar- rived, they said Shepherd held them off with a rifle for more than 10 minutes before they persuaded him that any more shooting would en- danger his children.
 Police said Shepherd admitted he had been drinking since "Wednesday and that he had quarreled with his wife, but the war worker said he didn't remember loading the rifle or shooting his wife.
 Shepherd, according to police, had a previous record of arrests for burglary in Quincy ln 1880 and for robbery ln Lowell in ie33. He and his wife were understood to have had several arguments which resulted in Mrs. shepherd leaving home.
 The last time she left home was during the Christmas holidays when she took her children with her 70 parents. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar W. LundsiFoifl Of 6outhbrldge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
NAVY SHIP CITED FOR SEA SERVICE
BattIeship Shoots Down B Enemy Planes and
 Sinks Four WarshipS

Washington. Jan. 4-(UP)- The Navy today added another warship -this time a battleship-to the vss- sells that have made history in the Pacific war.
 An unidentified battleship - ap- parently Q new one designed for aerial and sea warfare - joined the cruisers Boise and San Fran cisco in having been cited for dls- tingulshed service.
 The battleship. 1t can be told now. shot down g enemy planes and sank four warships-three cruisers and a destroyer-in two great night sea battles of duadalcanal. The air attack. according to the Navy was the heaviest ever made on q battieshlp.
 skipper of the battleship. Capt. Thomas Leigh Catch Of Annapolis. Md. was wounded during the first battle but was back on the bridge for the second one three weeks later. The coming tower Of the nattleship was struck with a heavy nomb and set aiire but has since been repaired.
 One of the two battles occurred prior to the alrsady-announced three day naval engagement of Nov. 1915 near savo island. The other came during that battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
NO CUADALCANAL NEW YEAR'SPARTY

Washington, Jan. { - CU.P) - There was little time for a New Years celebration on duadalcanai Island.
 American alrmen unloaded tons Of bombs on Japanese bases and shipping in at least six raids dur- ing the first three days of io43 Complete reports for January 3 have not been received.
 Among the new year accomplish. ments were two attacks on e de- tachment of Japanese destToyers. one of which was left burning badly and another in Q sinking condition.
 Activity on and around duadai. canal increased during the last week indicating . renewed Japanese attempt to reinforce and supply their hard-pressed troops on the northern end of the island. 4 week ago suppiy.laden paraehutes were found on the north shore. Since then patrol activity accounted for at least 220 Japanese Killed and ale most daily hlere have been several raids on Japanese bases in the cen- ral and northwestern solom0ns,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

holder of several decorations, the Distinguished Service Gross. the Pur- pie Heart and the Croix De Guerre with Palm which he earned for val orous service against the enemy at the age of l8 years. Major Johnson served l9 months in France during 1917 and 1918 in which he was wounded and saw action in such engagements and battles as Verdun. the Argonne Forest, Chateau Thier- ry. Aisne Marne, Chemin de Danes, Seicheprey. St. Mihiel and several defense sectors. His service at the front was almost continuous from February 1917 until after the Armls- tice was signed in November 1918. after which he served until the Spring of 1919 with the Army of Oc- cupation in Germany.
 Intelligence Division
 After serving distingnishediy at several fronts as . member of Go. c (WateTbury) iO2nd. Infantry of the Yankees Division, Major Johnson was transferred 10 Army Intelligence Service for duty on several fronts snlping, scouting and patrolling.
 Since receiving his honorable dlss charge from the Army in 1919. Ma. jor Johnson has been active and a leader in veterans and military organizations. Be is Q member of I'D Post. Yankee Division Veterans Association.
 IIe has served as Junior Vice. Commander and Senior Vlce.Com- mander of the Army and Navy Le- zion of Valor of the United tsates and is one of the organizers Of the Connecticut Chapter and was cleo ted first Commander. Major Jchn- son was honored by that ogganlza- ton in ioli by being selected as hon. orary guard to represent the Army and Navy Legion og Wai0r at the third inauguration Of President
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
day. if Mike is mounted right. He

day. if Mike is mounted right. He will be today"
 He was an easy sort of man His blond hair was burnt with the sun and wind. His very blue eye rarely lost their touch of laughter of some profound and secre, amusement that nudged his soul, day in, day out. He was strongly made, and his shoulders seemed, perhaps, a trife broader than they really were beneath the exag- gerated checks of his pale tweed jacket.
 Toby Parker, leaning between them from the back seat, was tight and nervous. How do you get rated, anyway, Hank?" he asked T thought they ruled out left handlers three or four years ago"
 Fred West, who sat beside him, was in quick agreement. "1t's dangerous stuff, you know, Hank. To tell the truth I always go hay wire when see you coming down on the ball. Haven't the faintest idea which side you're going to play. Horror of smashing into you head on."
 Both of the younger men were in boots and white brooches and the absurd gray-and-green checked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

Parker said. "if you hadn't put all that jack on us. Even if 1t is only thousands instead of your crazy ,xaggeration, I don't like to play :or anybody's chips but mine. And f 1t doesn't annoy you too much !ynnie, there's a Mack truck com lg out of Miller's drive"
 She laughed and turned her eyes o the road. They slipped around he truck, and Cynthia exchanged quick, amused glance witt Ienry Prentiss.
 "You know" she said. T doni really mind if they're littlt ner-vi-ous."
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
Major Johnson's
 Record Outstanding
Former Waterbury Man to Participate in Inauguration
 Wednesday,; Brilliant Service, Business Record

When Governor Elect Raymond E. Baldwin takes the oath of office at the gubernatorial inauguration in Hartford next Wednesday, his Aide-de- Camp, will be the posses sor of one of the most unique and outstanding military records in the State-Major A. Allen Johnson, of New Haven, and former resident of Waterbury.
 Although still in his very early forties, Major Johnson's military record and achievements cover a period of 26 years, dating back to the first World War. He is the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
T AM A MURDERER"
Has Anyone Yet Conceived APerfect Crime? Can You Find a Flaw In This One?

be so glitteringly compelling as the last one. The pursuit of no dream so fascinating, so magnifi- gently satisfying. as that which left Merriwether dead, and fin- ished, and even trile pitiable because even in the extremity he did not lose his elegance.
 Be that as 1t may. Would you care for the story?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
FOUL PLAY THEORY

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 4 = WPl A 48-year-old Boston man wn being questioned today by officiall seeking 7-year-old Malcolm (Buckv. Harris, Jr., of Cambridge who dis appeared g days ago while enroutt to Boston to see department store Santa Claus.
 The suspect was seized on a stat. utory charge in his south end rocir yesterday. Though investigators be. neved the boy may have drowned they said they also were investigat- ing theory of foul play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
GEAMAN cIIAFRs AT DELAY

Berkeley, cal tUg) - Seamhn William '. Knowles. IT,, adrlft on n raft in the Caribbean for four days after hls veszel has been sunk. stated that hls principal thought during that time was: How long ls it going to take me to get ashore and find a new shlp9"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
LAYETTEs TOR ARMY WIVES

El Paso. Tex. (UP) - A Loan Cradle" has been established here by the UEo and the Women's Aux Hilary og the American Legion to loan layette equipment to army wives, the material to be returned when tho baby has ousgrown t.
, 1943-09-02

Winning of the War" as soon as
possible.
z. Civic improvements to be de-
veloped in the post war period,
namely the completion of the ele-
walton of the railroads.
3. Child delinquency, suggested
remedy is more and better child
care facilities, sincere development
of a workable program along
these lines.
4. Improvement of Dayton's pres
ent transportation system.
S. More adequate recreational
facilities, including swimming
pools, Fairgrounds, etc,
s. Increased efficiency in the
city government and services.
7. Equal rights of women in all
employment.
8. Adequate housing.
g. Enforcement of OPA regula-
tons.
The committee wishes to point
out to the membership of the
Go, that by supporting and elect
ing Myron Smith to the City Com
mission, that not only will the
CLIO have representation ON our
City Commission, but all working
people in the city will also be
represented, which is lacking at
the present time.
Myron Smith is very much in
terested in the future of Dayton,
and in the trying postwar period
to come, it is vitality necessary
that labor be represented in form
ing the postwar program of the
city.
Again the committee urges ev-
eryone who is not registered, or
are in doubt of their eligibility to