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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 26

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24 BROOKLYN EACLE, MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1940 Luna Park to Be Give iVCashmore to Open Aroused Public Will Restore Bishop Molloy Dedicates School 4-Day Fete at New Dr. Colligan to Post, Says Priest 0 $100,000 Face Lifting (Wallaces Store In Richmond Hi Old Amusement Center Will Be Restored To Splendor of Dundy and Thompson Days munion breakfast In the Elks Clubhouse, Elmhurst. Dr. Colligan confined his remarks to the contributions of the Catholic Church tt civilization. Indirectly criticizing Bertram Russell, Father Sherman asserted that "teachers of immorality in our schools must be supplanted by men like Dr.

Colligan." James J. Munro, Queens vice president of the Diocesan Holy Name Society, also spoke. Jacob Kossmann presided. "Public Indignation" against the "forced resignation" of Dr. Eugene A.

Colligan as president of Hunter College will bring about Dr. Col-ligan's reinstatement to that position, the Rev. George Sherman, pastor of the R. C. Church of the Sacred Heart, Glendale, said yesterday.

Dr. Colligan and Father Sherman addressed 200 members of the Holy Name Union of Sacred Heart Parish at the society's annual com Official, One of Boro's '10 Best-Garbed Men Boosts Civic Dress-Up Borough President Cashmore, named as one of the ten "Best- St. Benedict Joseph Labre Exercises Climaxed By Confirmation of 365 Bishop Thomas' E. Molloy, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn dedicated the St. Benedict Joseph Labre Parochial School.

94-35 Richmond Hill, yes-terdav, in brief ceremonies which Luna Park. They named It for Skip Dundy's sister, Luna. When Dundy was dying of pneumonia, he asked Thompson to take care of his mother. And Thompson conscientiously carried out the deathbed promise. They tell a choice story of Thompson and Dundy when they built Luna Park.

They didn't have much money, shared a leaky room some place at Coney Island and had to put up an umbrella in bed when a bad storm struck. One day Dundy decided he needed a new Friday, and Women's Day, Saturday. Others named among the ten "Best-Dressed Men" by a committee of Columbia Heights society women. Prosecutor, Editor To Address Legion United States Attorney Harold M. Kennedy and Edwin B.

Wilson, editor of the Brooklyn Eagle, will be the nrlnciDal srjeakers at the Dressed Men" of Brooklyn, will pre. I side at opening ceremonies of the I newly enlarged modernized Wal-, lachs men's store at Court and Montague Sts. on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The ceremonies will Inaugurate a four-day celebration led by prom-! inent borough citizens, extending welcome to Wallachs in a "dress up" program looking toward demolition of the Fulton St. elevated struc-; ture.

The four celebrations were an-i nounced by N. Talbott Hawkins, executive manager, as Brooklyn rl 4 1 followed by confirmation of 300 boys and girls and 65 adults in I the church which adjoins. The I school, a two-story red brick struc-i ture. has been in use since last September, but official dedication i was not effected until yesterday. Facilities for 1.000 students are pro- vided in the 20 classrooms.

The ghost city of Luna Park has dropped its shackles and this season there Is promised a renaissance of the splendor and the glory that was Coucy Island in the lush days of Skip Dundy and Fred Thompson. Good old Luna Park, In and out of the bankruptcy courts for a few of the bad years, and opened only for a small section bordering on the main gate for the last two years, will have a grand rebirth this year. Milton Sheen, head of the new syndicate which has leased the park, announced that some $100,000 will be spent to recondition the old favorites in the way of thrill rides and to add many new free features. John Guelfi, who has been a watchman in the famous park since 1894 and is still ruddy and robust, recalled highlights of the gay days and looked forward to still better days. Sky Chaser Is Thrill The Mile Sky Chaser, now that's a ride to a thrill.

He remembered the day they moved it over from Brighton Beach. It's still one of the mast thrilling rides to be found in any amusement park. John will vouch. John remembers way back to the dear old days when Dundy and Thompson, two of the greatest outdoor showmen on earth, started Assisting Bishop Molloy in the dedication and subsequent confir- i are: Sheriff James V. Mangano, I Postmaster Frank J.

Quayle Larry McPhail and Leo Durocher of the Dodgers. George V. McLaughlin and John Smith of the Brooklyn Trust Company, Charles L. Day of I the National City Bank, Everett M. Clark, and Bob Harrington of the Brooklyn Eagle.

Thousands of Brooklyn Eagle readers find stimulation and interest in solution of the daily crossword puzzle. pair of pants. He went to his part- I ner and suggested $11 would cover the threadbare spots nicely. "Have you ever figured out how I much lumber $11 would buy?" demanded Thompson. "Pull the tails of your coat down longer." Castles Danced There Other famous rides of the old Thompson and Dundy days are just as thrilling today as they were Borough Day.

Wednesday; Downtown Brooklyn Association Day, Thursday; Brooklyn Dodgers Day, monthly luncheon of the Kings I County American Legion at 160 I Pierrepcnt St. on Wednesday. Vin-j cent D. Cronin Is chairman of the I luncheon. Dr.

Brady's daily advice on health and diet has long been one of the Eagle's mast popular features. FEELGOOD 1 mation services were four Monsig-: nori. the Right Reverend John Clark. Martin Fitzpatrirk, Joseph V. G.

McClancy and Edmund Reilly. Sixty visiting priests also were present. Hf to Amazing lUltaf of Condition Duo to diugflfth BowaU THREE LITTLE ORPHANS These little ones have been deprived of their parents, but they are enjoying the advantages of home life just the same in a foster home in which they were placed by the Brooklyn Hebrew Orphan Asylum. Aaron L. Jacoby, director of the home, will make an appeal for more foster mothers in Brooklyn and Long Island at Spring conference of Brooklyn Council for Social Planning Thursday ot Hotel Bossert.

Roosevelt Interests African Pasadena, Cal. (U.FV Ernest H. Moser, long time missionary' in 1 Africa, told the Women's National and Foreign Missionary Society the strangest thing that ever happened If you think all laxative art alike, just try tht II vaaatabl laiatlva an were enlisted for the Navy in the recruiting station at Luna Park. After the happy Dundy and Thompson days, Luna Park passed into other hands. Ralph Isham, who married one of the late Mayor Gaynor's daughters, was once an owner of Luna Park.

Barron Collier, the advertising man. operated Luna Park last year through the Coney Island Amusement Company. Mr. Sheen, this year's operator, formerly ran the Golden City Amusement Park in Canarsie. MZWEStBXkZBr II st 7 then.

Then there was the day of Luna's famous captive balloon, which was christened Luna in the presence of 100,000 people. The old Tango Palace in Luna Park was the spot where Vernon and Irene Castle first danced their way to fame. The famous bands of John Philip Smi.a and Arthur Pryor played at Luna Park in the good old days. During the first World War, men So mild, thorough, refreshing, invigorating. Dependable relief from tick headarhet, bilious Bpella tirrd feeling when associated with constipation.

FUNERAL U(JL UTiltAirt Die If Pt 2ac NR 'rom your IIIUIUU' man druggist. Make the test then not drlfghted. return the box to ui. We will to him in his career. In the middle of darkest Africa, he said, a native suddenly came up and said: "You're American.

What do you think about Roosevelt?" refund the purchase price. That's fair. DIRECTORS -1015 HALSEY STBKLYN. Chapels fHjaii.ne.LE in all communTes Get NR TahlMs today. Commissioner Valentine declared yesterday at the third annual communion breakfast of the St.

Goorse Association, composed of Protestant members' of the Police Department, at the Hotel tor. "The abuse must stop before disciplinary action becomes necessary," the Commissioner continued. Commissioner Valentine advi.ed the men to be kind to out-of-town visitors to the World's Fair. Give them smiles and kind advice, instead of summonses, the Commissioner suggested. Frederick Loeser Co.

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Root, Stark. is wondering at the personal significance of the number 6163. Although he did not request it. a automobile license tag No. 4-6163.

identical to his 1939 number, was issued to him this year. His telephone number also is 6163. 5W set ovi .00 Police Absentees Face Discipline Police absences have doubled under the new policy of paying the men when they are home ill and unless the number goes down. Police Commissioner Lewis J. Valentine warned there will have to be disciplinary measures.

The new law went into effect on March 29. Before that time a policeman was paid only half time when he was away for illness. "Since March 29 the number of men away has increased 50 percent over the same period last year," .00 U.0 -jV At Brooklyn and Garden City 0 1 1 ire Ail 1 f.r"1" floor TiO rih KnM MSEGLXS TODAY-2XD ENCORE! Auto Kills 2 Deer; Wrecked Kerrville. Texas (U.W J. A.

Lott of N. a former Texan, killed two deer with one "shot" his automobile. Two does loped into the path of his car. Jane Leslie Kift's Garden Cornrr, which appears daily in the Eagle, has helped hundreds of readers to a better garden. I (ItaDERICK LOESER Co.

jQlijf) 111 jV At Brooklyn nrul Garden City MAIL AXD PUOXE ORDERS I i THE CARTER XURSE IS HERE AD COMPLETE ASSORTMENTS OF CARTER UDIES Single needle lock stitched seams do not ravel. 0 1 FOR RAR1ES AD CHILDREN 4-Button front prevents gaping. 4-Hole quality pearl buttons, sewn on to stay. woven madras woven co Hon broadcloth sanforized Rrsidtttil shriitkaufi tint mnrp than irr French backs 4-button fronts 79c grade French fly front keeps shape after laundering. Crotch reinforced for greater strength.

Back pleated extra full- 6-Button French adjustable back for and com- fort. These shorts have a record. We solrl out 75,000 of them last year. Therefore, ihey must he pood. We've spent months trying to duplicate last year's purchase in the face of rising material costs.

Now at last we've reached our goal. With values hctter, if anything, than thev were last year. Same fine materials and workmanship. Extra space, extra sales people, for your convenience. THE FABRICS are fine cotton broadcloths and madras, all uoven, not printed.

And Sanforized, which means residual shrinkage will not exceed lr. THE PATTERNS include 100 different types and color arrange-ments. Spaced stripes, British stripes, narrow stripes, and overchecks. THE COLORS include backgrounds of white, blue, tan, gray and green. Also plain white.

THE SIZES arc 30 to 41. 4. 7 Wa i ba stitched around top prevent ing. Cartfr rrpitrrerl nur'P will hrlp you. anrl answer all your qupstion? about these wonderfully waliahle, long-wearing undies.

Come in and speak with her today. Partial listing 1 low. A. (lotion niesli elf. Built-up lioulflrrs rlrawMrinj top.

White. Size 4 to 16 49c ea. Same model in coml-tl ci.ltnn 39c ea. PfOitirn lo match rK oke front5. ki, reinforced rrotehe.

Short French rut Irs. While. Size to lfi 49c ea. C. Hos' union noil, (iomlinl roltou or no sh.

ith lailored bound tope anil front While, Sizes I lo 8 79c ra. I. Girls' union sti'ils. In romhrd rolion with dm st ring tops. In niri-h with tailored hound lops.

Flattie self h'dp hack, fhort Frrnrh cut leps. bite. Sizes to 12 79c ea. and Tjke. sel.

Jiffoti nei cliirt no or hultnn at lierk. Makhing panlir? lluil hullon on. hile iii'sh. Ideal for training av. Sizes 2-6 49c ea.

Inlnnti' Shop Srrnnd llnor Companion Event! 10,000 ATHLETIC SHIRTS Waistline i extra wide, keeping garment smooth and firm. 39 Ribbed style, of fine vbite combed cotton yarn. Light weight, absorbent. Small, medium, large, extra large. Panel seat, no center seam, affords greater comfort.

Sized full, with an extra quarter yard of material in each short. Note fullness through seat. The. Man StoreStreet Floor. Mnll and Phone Orders Filled Qunntitiei uhrn inlr began FULTON at BOND, BROOKLYN TRiangle 3-8100 FRANKLIN at 9th, GARDEN CITY G.

C. 1800 FRANKLIN AT 9tk, GARDEN C1TY-C. C. 1800 FULTON AT BOND. B'KLYN TRinlt S-8100 FOUNDED 1860.

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