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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 9

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 9

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y.w ii'XAi BROOKLYN EAGLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1940 Brooklyn Day Judges Study Thousands of Contest Queries 4 G. P. BUTTERLY HEADS YOUNG MEN'S CHAMBER Former Board Chairman Elected at Annual Meeting Brooklyn Quiz at the World's Fair on Brooklyn Day, May 21. Winners of the $5 books of admissions to the Fair, one of which is to be awarded for every question selected, will be announced on Brooklyn Day at 4 p.m. on the stage of the Hall of Special Activities, MlA.

nity service, civic work and general usefulness during the year." Mr. Butterly is a former president of the Brooklyn Lions Club. He is vice chairman of the Advertising and Publishers Committee of the Greater New York Fund. Others Elected Other officers elected were Edwin B. Fisher, first vice president; Frank Mittnight, second vice president; Robert Wagner, third vice president; Charles H.

Cleaveland, secretary, and Irving Brooks, treasurer. Elected to the board of governors were George R. Roy. Earl Herbst. Charles Wood, Thomas McGrath, James K.

Flack, Howard Mac-Doug all, Douglas G. Grafflin, Fred Kriete, Fred S. Pendleton, William Mearns, Joseph C. Ryan, George Pease, Max Weiner, Harry Wood, Harry Richter, George P. Weisj.

Nat Tursi, Herman Drejer. W. Gordon Turner and Alex Sheldon Jr. Feel the need of relaxation and a good-natured chuckle at the end of a hard day? Turn to the Eagle's daily comic page. ii ONCE SITE OF SOVIET PAVILION is the American Common ot the World's Fair, sponsored jjy Sears Roebuck Co.

Great groups are to use the Bandshell and Village Green for patriotic pageants, festivals and other spectacles. Sears Roebuck also has decorated, furnished end equipped the two low-cost homes built at the Fair by the FHA. where the quiz will be held. To Benefit Charity Eight Brooklyn celebrities, two of which still are to be chosen, will participate in the quiz, which will be conducted by Paul Wing of the National Broadcasting Company. For every question answered cor rectly by a celebrity $10 will be awarded to a Brooklyn charity by the Men's Committee, of which Henry R.

Kiniey, president of the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, is chairman. The quiz is being sponsored by the Women's Committee, of which Mrs. Thomas H. Roulston is chairman. Tickets to the quiz are free and are being given out with every $1 combination ticket book for Brooklyn Day, now on sale at all depart ment stores and banks.

Quiz tickets alstj will be distributed with all admissions on Brooklyn Day. 9 -r -77 ORDERING NEXT WINTER'S FUEL JlfQtff To Succeed J. L. Hansen George P. Butterly advertising man and publicist, was elected president of the Brooklyn Young Men's Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting last night in the Hotel Bossert.

Mr. Butterly succeeds John L. Hansen, chief clerk of the East New York Savings Bank, who was named chairman of the board of directors to replace the new president. In 1938 Mr. Butterly, who Is vice president of J.

W. Pepper, a Manhattan advertising firm, was awarded the Junior chamber's distinguished servle medal "for that man under 35 years of age who has contributed most to the commu- TODAY fifousu) THEM 1 jr EVERYWHERE BY Pay With several thousand questions about Brooklyn to study, the Judges of the contest conducted by the Committee for Brooklyn Day through the Brooklyn Eagle were at work today determining which questions would be used In the Queens Resident To Be Ordained James J. Zegers, 82-66 172d Jamaica, will be ordained a priest Saturday in Camden by Bishop Bartholemew Eustace of the Camden diocese and will offer his first solemn mass at the Immaculate Conception Monastery, Jamaica, on Sunday. The Sunday sermon will be preached by the Rev. Albinus Kane, CP.

The new priest, born in Brooklyn, was graduated from Presentation elementary school, Jamaica; Jamaica High School and St. John's University, where he received his B.A. degree. He then went to Our Lady of Angels Seminary and Niagara University, where he received his M.A. degree.

He Is 27 years old and lives with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Zegers. 9 New Aides Join Staff of O'Dwyer District Attorney O'Dwyer yester day announced nine appointments to his staff.

Frank P. Nicholson, 333 Stratford Road, appointed an investigator-accountant, will receive $2,250 annually. Other appointees, all of whom will receive $1,500 annually are: Investigators, Charles Mayo, 54 Hendrix William Foley. 2215 Newkirk Richard J. Reilly, 195 Hicks and James F.

Mat thias, 27 St. Charles Place Stenographers Rose H. Coleman, 534 60th Sylvia Koeppel, 1486 Eastern Parkway; Rose Silversteln, 1021 Union and Kenneth Madi-gan, 168 Pine St. Seeks Extension of Right To Aid Bias, War Victims The Louis August Jonas Foundation, which was Incorporated in 1930, yesterday applied to Justice William R. Wilson in Brooklyn Su preme Court for an extension of its charter rights to enable it to give financial and other forms of as sistance to subjects of any country who are victims of political or re ligious persecution or war condi tions.

George E. Jonas is president and Jamej A. Jonas Is secretary. free car every night for the duration of the Fair. Magic Circle (Amusement Area).

2 AJVL Lights out. on Easy Budget Terms mm FAIR 3:30 P.M. Zasu Pitts, motion picture comedienne, in special outdoor sketch supported by the Worlds Pair Band. Court of Peace. 5 PJ.

Retreat Parade by Marine Battalion from. Camp George Washington. Court ot Peace. PM. Concert of part song3 by Chicago Teachers College Choir.

American Common. 6 PJrL Twilight Hour Sacred Con cert by Rockville Centre Church Choir. Address by the Rev. Har old O. McNeil of Rockville Cen.

tre. Temple of Religion. 8 P.M. Quality Bakers Day get together In Standard Brands Building. 7 P.M.

New York Better Business Bureau dinner, with a short address by H. Boardman Spalding, president of the bureau. National Advisory Building (at entrance to Amusement Area). 7:15 P.M. World's Fair Band led by Capt.

Eugene LaBarre In concert with Del Stalgers, cornet soloist, in "Carnival of Venice." Court of Peace. 7:30 P.M. Choral concert of Russian and French music by Morris-town, N. High School. A Ca-pella Choir.

American Common. 9 PJH. "Washington, the Spirit of Peace and Freedom." Many colored fountains, synchronized with music, flames and fireworks In a symphony of water, color and sound. Musical accompaniment by World's Fair Band. Lagoon of Nations.

10 PM. "Headlines in Fire," Display of fireworks picturing news events and historical subjects. Liberty Lake (Amusement Area). 10:30 P.M. Award of fourth automobile in the Golden Key Contest which will offer to visitors one Why Pay More? Get your FREE tarn pie SKANDIA HEALTH FOOD CENTER 244 FLATBUSH AVE.

Ctrur St. Mark's ME Tins S-1(T 1 8HAU NOT DIE ALTOGETHER." Odet of Horace Whan our crra com-pltd, lh memory ot departed lored onu Bras on and on and a service ol such dignity and beauty make that memory a thing to be treasured. GEORGE J. AYEN 55 7th Avenue, Brooklyn STerlifij 3-0060 AT THE HOME GUILD AT 2:15 P.M. TOMORROW mm Foolish to buy fuel this time of year? Not at all especially when it saves you money! And you actually do save if you order your Winter fuel now at current low prices.

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Mrs. Clark, the former Miss Mae Lamb, is a first cousin of Representative Donald L. OToole of Bay Ridge. Mr. Clark is fireman attached to Hook and Ladder Company 147.

More than 50 relatives and friends are expected to attend. goodyear TIRES AlWITJ is oed as yoi think KOW tost Iks tin joi inufiot! Stt PACE 17 SE5LA1LIL Michigan. Transport tation based on rail rates, state and local taxes (if any), optional equipment and accessories extra. Prices subject to change without no tice. A GENERAL MOTORS VALUE H.lp promot.

sofafy dim your light! when passing! GENERAL OFFICES LOngacre 5-4300 BROOKLYN Dickens 6-2800 BRONX MEIroso 5-7376 FLushing 9-8500 JAMAICA REpublic 9-0700 STATEN ISLAND Gibraltar 7-3700 BURNS GOAL BURNS FUEL OIL COKE 'mis TODAY AT THE 11 A.M. "The Poetry of the Pair." Fifth Congress of American Poets, with exhibit of poems written by George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and other eminent Americans. Washington Hall (Amusement Area). 11 A.M. "Progress of Podiatry." Lectures by Dr.

J. N. Hogan and Dr. Dorrstrelch under auspices of Podiatry Society of New York. Gas Exhibit Theater.

1 P.M. Free Documentary Films: "The River," "Work Pays America," at 3 "Hands" at 7 pjn. Federal Works Agency Auditorium. 1 P.M. Horace M.

Holllster In organ recital. Temple of Religion. 3 P.M. Sky Dancers. Free exhibition of aerial act of rope jumping, balancing and dancing on small platform 125 feet high.

Act repeated at 7:45 p.m. and 10:15 pjn. Magic Circle (Amusement Area). 3 P.M. TJ.

S. Army Band, Capt. Thomas F. Darcy leader, in concert. Camp George Washington (Amusement Area).

3 P.M. "The Pirates of Penzance" Selections from, opertta by Madrigal Society of Manhattan-vllle College. American Common. jr MRS. EDITH SPEARMAN "Fresh Milk Drinks and Frozen Desserts" This will be the subject of a lecture demonstration by Miss Corelli Alger, representing the Renken Dairy.

She will prepare Frozen Prune Whip, Orange Ice Cream, Strawberry Ice Cream, Molasses Milk Shake, Banana Egg-Nog and Cara- Two bottles ef encumber Pickles H. J. Heins Company Mrs. H. Wright.

Mrs. Rase Lahr Ons pair ef Adjustable Shoulder Straps Splrella Company, Ine. Kate Klckhardt Three RapIn-Wax Serapbooks Rap-In-Wax Paper Company Mrs. C. Rledel, Mrs.

J. Kein, Mrs. E. Herrmann A SS.Oft SaTlncs Aeeeunt The Mutual Saylnts Banks ef Brooklyn, Queens, Stolen Island and Long Island Mrs. Magle One can of Brill's Spaghetti Sauce H.

C. Brill Company, Ine. Mrs. M. Weber Rollorurl Comb Clairol, Ine.

Mrs. Doll A 110.00 Down Payment en a Maytag Washer and a S10.UO Down Payment en a Maytag Ironer Tarstan Bros. Miss B- Newbury. Mrs. M.

Sheehan A Book. "The Legend ef Virginia Oars" Garrett A Company Mrs. u. Vltagun One large package of Sanl-Flash Hyglente Products Company Florence Kkstrom One Can Ideal Dog Food Wilaen Company R. Hansen One Package Boekwood Chocolate Bits Rockwood Company Mrs.

William Wallace One Package Mueller's Macaroni F. C. Mueller Christine Werlten JMLQEfIS HS WdDmiTIfil ITIHIIS "The New Super Speed Old Dutch Cleanser" This will be the subject of a talk by Mrs. Edith Spearman, representing the Cudahy Packing Company, makers of Old Dutch Cleanser. She will tell you about the new 50 faster Old Dutch that speeds up cleaning and makes your spotless with a minimum of effort.

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You get added size, better looks, greater comfort and finer quality. Any one of these is worth the small difference in price over lowest priced cars. See and drive an Olds "60" and you'll agree! OF UN OLDSMOBILE THAN YOU'D EXPECT TALK about safetyl The small extra amount you pay for an Olds "60" brings the greatest array of safety features ever. You get a big, rugged Unisteel Body by Fisher the strongest, safest body ever built You get Hi-Test Safety Plate Glass the best safety glass science knows how to produce. You get self-energizing Super- THE EXTRA.

COST IS MUCH SHIALLER Compare Oldsmobile with Lowest Priced Cars For Only a Few Extra Dollars, Olds Gives You Many More Safety Features and More of Everything Else! Three LeiTH at Bone Breed Gcnerel Beklnf Compeny Mrs. Bins, Mn. Crebb, Mrs. H. One tin ef Remfert Btklnc Powder Romford Conipiny Mr.

A. Oapn One bottle ef Grede Milk Benkra Dlry Mil. O. Crabb Twe tlni ef Mecft'e Bouillon CubH Mxrl Compn. Inc.

Mre. J. Johnston, Mre. Krepp Twe oene ef Ktmp'i 8nn-Bayed Tomete Jnioe Ban.Rared Company Mrs. A.

Brett, Marie O. Ijountier Twe pints ef CloroT Cloroz Chemical Companr Mrs. N. M. Toomey, Mrs.

I. Wills One Drlp-O-Lator, twe pounds Martin, son Coffee Joi. Martinson, Ino. Mr. A.

Fatten, Mrs. Hubertus Three cans ef Old Dutch Cleanser Cndahr Paeklnc Company Mrs. A. Nelson, Mrs. A.

Kurt. Mrs. Dora Knsbbe Thiee rift packafes el Oeklte Oakite Products, Ino. Mrs. B.

Hudson, Mre. Sottaiano, Mre. M. WeUserfor One box Bits Craokers National Blseult cempany Katlrryn Deacon Two Tea Prises Albert Ehlers, Inc. Mrs.

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