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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
5000 CCC Recruits
 Fight Fire Hazards
Work of Removing Debris in Wake of l93S's fiurri- cane Progressing Rapidly; Restore Communications
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Many new water holes are being established.
 Telephone Lines
 About four-fifths of the work of restoring forest telephone lines has been completed.
 The eco, together with all other work forces, has completed the clearance of more than 5000 miles of roads and firelanes, and there is less than an eighth of that amount remaining to be done = 950 miles. Only about one-fifth of the total acreage to be cleared of inflamma- ble debris around dwellings and towns remains on the work list.
 "The program calls for the com- pletion of approximately 10000 acres of clearing alongside roads, trails, fire lanes and other ways of travel, compared to work completed on 55,863 acres up to the end of September. In the reduction of fire hazard on forested areas and con- struction of fire lanes about one- tenth of the total work has been completed. These fire lanes are be- ing cleared on private land where the work is matter of public safety. Within these areas, non-salvageable blowdown debris is being piled and burned. As fast as work of primary importance is completed, more men become available on projects farther down in the scale of priorities."
 Reducing Hazards
 The CCC's part in the emergency program began the night of the hurricane a little more than one year ago. Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees of the camps in the areas hit by the high winds immediately turned to the clearing of wreckage- logged roads, reestablishment of lines and rescue of lives and protection of property. Within af.very short period, Federal and State agencies had cooperated to set up an organization to do the job, the amount and distribution of the damage was determined, and work programs developed to reduce the fire danger from the tangle of hurricane debris in wooded areas, and to salvage valuable timber. Civilian Conservation Corps work has been confined principally to the hazard reduction and forest protection phases of the work, except in some localities where enrollees have been guarding lumber yards from fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
INDUSTRY GROWS x IN NEW ENGLAND

Boston, Oct. 31-(UP)-New Eng land industrial activity rose to 1Ol per cent of normal last month, a 105 per cent increase over Septem- ber 1888, the New England council reported today.
 It was the first time in 26 months that the index had risen above es- Hmated normal. The September lcyel was one per cent above Aug
 Daily average production of con- n1mer goods, textiles and shoes, de- clined from August. Consumption of nv wool dropped for the second successive month after reaching a peak in July. Cotton spindle hours dropped 4A per cent below August Uhoe production decreased IFS per Dent under August but it was rec E4led that the industry advanced I1l schedules by two weeks.
 Largest increase was 34.3 per cent V volume of metal tonnage receipts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
OFFICIALS FIND
 SOURCE OF SCOT
Change of Coal at Driggs N. School May End
 E Complaints

Scot which has been flying about to the distress of families for many block around in the area near Pine and Willow streets was today traced to Driggs school. Dr, Edward j.. Godfrey, city health officer, found after an investigation that coal be- ing used in the school furnace was responsible. He notified Controller Martin J. Sweeney and the latter said that the coal would be removed at, ence and replaced with differ- ent grade.
 Yesterday morning householders found thick layers of soot on their windows, on porches and even on the sides of homes. It seeped in through windows and doors to discolor cur- tainy and furniture.
 Protests were made to the health 6epGrtment, and Dr. Godfrey began tracing the offending smoke and Uoot. First 1t appeared that the priggs school furnace was not rec Bponsible but that the soot was com Ing either from Wilby High school pr from nearby apartment houses.
 A further check-up today revealed what was at fault, and change of the grade of the coal was begun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31

at Bellevue hospital in New Yorb City.
 Special Course
 He first opened his office in this city in 1905 continuing in the general practice of medicine until 1910 when he took a special course in chil- dren's diseases at the Harvard Med- ical School. From that time on he devoted his entire time to the treat- ment of children's ailments and was always interested in the advance of meical science and the develop ment of new theories which would al- leviate the dangers to children's health.
 Dr. Farrell held a prominent place in medical circles throughout the city and state and was a member of the national, state, county and local medical associations. He was also member of the staff of St. Mary's hospital. In civic and fraternal cir- cles of the city he was well known having been a member of the Wa terbury lodge of Elks, American Le- zion and an active member of the Waterbury Country Club.
 Survivors
 Survivors include: three brothers, Dr. Edward V. Farrell of White Hall, N. r., William A. Farrell of Hart- ford, and Henry Farrell, San Francisco, Calif.: two sisters, Mrs. Benedict Holden and Miss Mollie Farrell; a nephew, Benedict M. Holden and 8 niece, Mrs. Roger Stephenson, all of Hartford.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
HOSPITAL SHUT
 OFF FROM LIGHT

Boston, October 31. - (UP) - Electric power was restored to the new nine-story $1,500,000 Bowling unit of Boston City Hospital early today after the building had been in darkness for two hours.
 The 500 patients, treasured by nurses and house physicians, re- mained calm while emergency cables were rigged from the hospitals cen- tral power plant. There were no operations being performed in any of the units 30 operating rooms on the eighth floor at the time, though an emergency appedectomy was completed only seconds before the breakdown.
 Gas lights in corridors were turned on, but rooms remained dark.
 A mobile searchlight unit was ordered to the hospital by Fire Chief Samuel J. Pope. The few minor accident cases brought to tho hospi- tai during the two-hour period were treated under searchlights.
 The break down was said to have resulted from short circuit caused by water seeping into the cable con- duits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
IN
 WINTER QUARTERS
Closes Tonight Until May 25, 194O-z6,000,000
 Attended Fair

New York, October 31. - (Up) - The World of Tomorrow" goes into winter Information tonight, to be- gin Q second season May 25.
 Attendance today and tonight is expected to raise the total paid ad- missions to the New York World Fair to 26,000,000. Another 5000 900 entered on passes. Average attend- ance was 10000 a day.
 Exhibits will be slowed away for the winter and the buildings guarded by watchmen and firemen, and the whole $157,000,000 display will be back next season with the excep- tion of several foreign exhibits which are being withdrawn.
 A force of 225 policemen was or. nered to the grounds today to guard against vandals, Hast day" souvenir Unatchers and Halloween hooligans and because of those perils, some of the exhibitors were closing early. Ford exhibitors locked up all dis- play cars, removed all leather furni- tlire from the salon and kept an extra large staff on duty. Some Of the exhibits were being closed as early as 6 p. m. to escape the night pranksters. Official closing time C 2 .. m. tomorrow.
 Finland announced that its ex- hibit would be there next season, but other Scandinavian countries - Sweden, Norway and Denmark - nfe withdrawing. The Finnish rep- gesentative, in making the an- nouncement, thanked the United States for its moral support in the present crisis.
 Attendance figures Up to Sunday showed 25,868,517 paid admissions, of which October was the best month, with 5,C09,989. Only 3,699,- c38 attended in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31

don would be confined to his home with a fractured leg for the next six months.
 Holds Both Positions
 Commissioner Bria said that Dr. Condon has occupied both the posts of superintendent and assistant superintendent of school since 1882, when the position of assistant was abolished as an economy measure.
 While things are normal" Com missionerd Bria remarked, "such an arrangement is satisfactory. But in the past two years Dr. Condon has taken protracted leaves because of illness on several occasions"
 "The school department can't go on without @ head the commissioner continued. "A responsible head should have an assistant
 President Walsh replied that Com. missioner Bria had taken him liter ally when he said that Dr. Condon would be incapacitated for the next six months.
 "He will be here in four weeks" treSlQent WalSn SalQ.
 Dr. Condon Able
 President Walsh then declared that Dr. Condon is fully able to admin ister the schools while confined to his home, and related that Q secre- tary of the department brings school matters to his home several times a week.
 T would object to appointing an acting superintendent at this time," MT. Walsh said.
 He was supported by Commissioner Harry c. Post who related that he paid a visi ito Dr. Condon yesterday.
 "He was up and in very good spirits" Commissioner Post said. Usually seven weeks are all that is needed to recover from matter of this sort"
 Commissioners Martin Tehan and Nathan Freedman also declared themselves opposed to appointing an assistant at the present time.
 Commissioner Bria declared that he was not trying to create @ job where job wa not necessary.
 Important Post
 But the post of superintendent is not an easy one," he said. "The school department Is one of the most important in the whole city adminis- tration. It has an appropriation of two million dollars"
 Commissioner Bria said he was not motivated by any animosity toward Dr. Condon in suggesting that an assistant be appointed. Neither, he said, did he belittle the work of Miss Alice J. Benham, head secretary, for whom he said he has the highest es- teem. However. he observed, some of the economy taken by the depart ment has been false economy, and no real consideration to the tax payers.
 Who will be responsible in case of an emergency" he asked.
 "Dr. Condon Is still responsible" President Walsh replied.
 Withdraw Suggestion
 Commissioner Post volunteered the information that President Walsh had offered his services.
 "Is full responsibility in case of emergency assumed by President Walsh?" asked Commissioner Bria.
 "Yes," replied President Walsh.
 "Then I withdraw my suggestion" concluded Commissioner Bria.
 Tn reviewing the position of as. sistant superintendent, President Walsh said that before the position was abolished, the assistant super. intendent was also supervisor of the evening schools.
 We now have a supervisor of evening schools" President Walsh said.
 Commissioner Bria said that dur ing the absence of Dr. Condon his duties might be carried on by one of the principals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31

Forty Civilian Conservation Corps camps, with an enrolment of 5000 men, are still engaged in the reduc- tion of forest fire hazards left in the wake of the hurrican when swept through New England in Septem- Der, 1888, Robert Fechner, director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, announced today. The Director added that the eco work program for the winter months provides for the continued assignment of the two score camps to hazard reduction operations.
 More Work
 T am advised by forest officials in charge of the New England fire hazard reduction program that sub- stantial progress was registered dur ing this last year in the removal of felled trees and the clearing up of debris in New England forests" Di- recor Fechner said. These officials warned, however, that much work of vital importance must be done dur ing the winter months if forest fire losses are to be held to a minimum this next spring when a critical fire hazard period is expected"
 MT. Fechner stated that a special report forwarded to this office by Forest Service officials disclosed that enrollees, up to September 30, had rehabilitated 389 miles of tele- phone lines vital to the forest fire protection system, opened up 1,741 miles of roads and fire lanes clogged by debris, and cleared 8,5l4 acres of high hazard material from areas surrounding dwellings and in vil- lages where human life was most acutely endangered. These tasks were given immediate priority be- cause of their extreme emergency nature.
 Tn addition, eco workers have disposed of special or above-normal hazard - that is, inflammable, non- salvageable material close to roads, trails, fire lanes, railroads, streams, lakes, water holes and ways to roads, holes - over a total area of 22,622 acres. Debris of this sort has been cleared away and is being burned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31

or years," he said.
 Instead of enmity, which was fos- tered in every way by certain Euro- pean powers, we now have rap. proachment and the establishment of friendly relations between the U. s. s. R. and Germany"
 Also important mention. Molotov said, must be mace of the defeat of Poland and the collapse of the Polish state.
 One swift blow to Poland, first by the German army and then by the Red army, and nothing was left of this ugly offspring of the Ver- sailles treaty which had existed by expressing non-Polish minorities.
 The traditional policy of unprin- cipled maneuvering between Ger many and the U. $. s. R. and the playing off of one against the other nas proved unsound and has sui. tered complete bankruptcy"
 Molotov Said that the war in Eu- rope has caused radical changes Tn the entire international situation.
 Guarantees Not Known
 "As we know, neither British nor French guarantees were of hep to Poland," he said.
 ITO this day, in fact, nobody knows what these guarantees were"
 Molotov said that the European war still is only in its first stages.
 Germans in the audience iis- tened attentively to Molotov. They included representatives of the Ger man repatriation commission and members of the German trade dele- gation, who attended as guests.
 Germany is in the position of a state which is striving for the earliest termination of war and for peace, while Britain and France, which but yesterday were declaim- ing against aggression are in favor ot continuing war and are opposed to the conciusion of peace. The roles, as you see, are changing" Molotov said.
 No Restoring of Poland
 Efforts of the British and French governments to justify this new DO. sition of theirs on the grounds of their undertakings to Poland are, of course, obviously unsound. Every body realizes that there can be no question of restoring the old Poland. It is therefore absurd to continue the present war under the flag of restoration of the former Polish state.
 Molotov said that Britain ana France are seeking new excuses tor continuing the war with Germany.
 "The ruling circles of Britain and France have been lately attempting to depict themselves as champions of the democratic rights of nations against Hitlerism and the British government has announced that its aim in the war with Germany iz nothing more or less than the ''de- struction of Hitlerism'," Molotoy said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
Associates To Honor
 Late Dr. John Farrell
Child Specialist Dies in St. Marys Hospital After Long
 IIlness-Fmera Thursday Morning

Funeral services for Dr. John E. Farrell, 62, of 21 Holmes avenue, prominent child specialist who died last evening at St. Mary's hospital will be held on Thursday morning at 9:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Fu- neral Home, 27O West Main street to the Immaculate Conception Church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Mary,s cemetery, New Britain.
 Dr. Farrell had suffered for the past year with 8 heart ailment and during the summer was confined to the hospital for @ period of ten weeks. He then convalesced at his home for three weeks but was forced to return to the hospital 8 week ago where his health failed stead- fly, his death occurring last night.
 30 Years Practice
 For more than thirty years, Dr. Farrell had specialized in children's diseases and cared for many children who are now prominent residents of the city He possessed a manner which instilled confidence in the minds of the numerous patients whom he treated.
 A World War veteran, he estab- lished an enviable record having en- listed soon after this country entered the war. Dr. Farrell was a commis- stoned captain in the U. s. Medical Corps and was afflliated as head of the base hospital at Winchester, England. He completed his service in January 1919 at which time he returned to this city to resume his practice. For several years he served as a member of veterans claims administration board. .
 Dr. Farrell was a native of New Britain having been born on De- cember 10. 1876, the son of the late James and Ellen (Callery) Farrell. He received his early education in the public schools of New Britain and later studied in the Jesuit Col lege at Montreal, Canada. Tn 1903 he graduated from the Medical School of New York University and then completed a years interneship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
 SUING FOR $5,OOO

Louis Del Pc and Clara Del Pc have each brought suit in the su- perior Court for 95,000 damages against William H. Ferry.
 The suits are the result of an automobile accident on the Dan- bury -Newtown road on Sept. 10th, 1888, 1t being alleged that Q car owned by Louis Del Pc and driven by his son, Matteo, collided with one in which the plaintiffs were riding The complaint sets forth that the driver of the Del Pc car was negli- gent.
 Injuries claimed in both cases are cuts, bruises, and abraisions of the head, face, limbs and body and a serious eye injury is claimed in the case of Louis Del Pc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
No Action Taken On
 New School Position
Dr. Thomas J. COndOn to Direct Departments Affairs \ From TIOme-C Commissioners Discuss Situation

The board of education decided yesterday afternoon that 1t was not Advisable to follow the suggestion of Commissioner Louis E. Bria to ap- point an acting superintendent of schools in the absence of pr. Thomas Y. Condon.
 m bringing the subject before the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
DESERTION BASIS
 OF DIVORCE SUIT

A divorce action was instituted in the superior court this morning by Isabel Christanson against her hus- band, Elmer Christianson.
 Desertion is the grounds for the action.
 The couple have two children and were married March 22, 1924.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
Ten Year Old Lad SWalloWs
 Small Whistle

Ten-year-old Arthur Rinaldi is in good" condition at the Waterbury hospital where Dr. Hemingway Merriman today re- moved part of . small whistle from his bronchial regions.
 The boy was admitted to the hospital last night after he swallowed part of the whistle while blowing 1t.
 He will return to his home, 106 Johnson street, tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31

inal Brain" (Solar Plexris) these nerves being the 6 pair of nerves that connect the Spinal Cord with the Solar .Plexus. By re- moving one or more of these 8 supply cables, he theorizes that the Power House (Solar Plexus) will diminish the amount of power that 1t is sending to the heart.
 He continues his explanation as follows--while the person is young and the machinery new, the bad effects of overlooking are not so apparent, but in later years the poor old heart, with its job of pumping blood through 62,000 miles of pipes big and small begins to falter under the strain. The only known way to make the.demon power house re- duce the current within the bounds of safety, is to snip some of it's power lines.
 Thus once more, through this article of Dr. Crile. the public is commencing to learn the im- portance of their Nervous Sys- tenn, which the Chiropractic pro- fession has been teaching for the past 35 years.
 No, I cannot agree that Nerve Cables should be cut e cure Heart Disease. This ofiice will continue to give Spinal Treat ments which will release the Spinal irritation of the one or more 6 Spinal Nerve Cables SUD- plying the Solar PIexus, this be- ing in my estimation, the Cause of many cases of Heart Trouble, substantiated by our OfIice rec ords of the past 20 years.
 pr. C. A. TranlI1l
 Chlropractic SpeciaIiss
 BUCKINGHAM BLDG.
 COR. BANK AND GRAND SITS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
BULLDOGS HOLD
 DANCE TONIGHT

The South End Bulldogs will hold 8 masquerade dance tonight at the Polish American hall on Bank street at 6 o'clock, featuring music by Buddy Ryans orchestra. Among the entertainers will be Victor Man. hello and Theresa Mascola.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
OBITUAR

REILLY-Mrs. Bridget Morley Reilly, wife of John F. Reilly, died this morning at her home, 230 Highland avenue after an extended illness. She was a natvie of Ireland the daughter of Thomas and Cath erine Mccarthy Morley. Mrs. Reilly was a communicant of the Blessed Sacrament church.
 She is survived by her husband John F. Reilly; three daughters Catherine, Helen and Sadie Reilly; one son, John T. Reilly and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Beasty and Mrs Patrick Farrell, both of Ireland and three grandchildren, James, Robert and Joan Reilly.
 The funeral will be held from the home, 230 Highland avenue, time and arrangements to be announced later.
 HERMSTADT = Mrs. Bertha H Hermstadt, widow of Herman Herm- stadt, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs Bryan M. McAuliffe, of 607 Wash ington avenue, after long illness.
 Born in Germany, Mrs. Hermstadt came to this country 48 years ago and to Waterbury three years later She was a member of the First Lutheran church and of the Sun- shine club of the church. She also belonged to the Hermann Sisters lodge.
 Besides her daughter, she leaves son, Rudolph F. Hermstadt, also of Waterbury, and two grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, GOT Washington ave- nue, with Rev. Martin J. Lorenz, pastor of the First Lutheran church, cfficiating. Burial will be in the family plot in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
 DALTON - Mrs. Hannah Hunt Dalton, widow of Garrett Dalton, died Friday evening at her home, 3 Rutland street, Ansonia. She had been a resident of Ansonia for sev- eral years, going to that city from Waterbury.
 Survivors include three sons, John Hunt and Edward Dalton, of An- sonia, and John Dalton of New York; two daughters, Mrs. John Kolakowski and Miss Anna Dalton; two sisters, Mrs. Roger Harty of Wa terbury, and Mrs. John Molloy of New Jersey; and a brother, Edward H. Fay of Waterbury.
 The funeral was held yesterday with services at the Church of the Assumption, Ansonia. Burial was in Mount St. Peters cemetery.
 COOK = Mrs. Gertrude (Parme- lee) Cook, 69, wife of Louis L. Cook,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
STAR Ir MOVIE FAN

John Howard, who has the lead in Paramount's Disputed Passage" Is an accomplished motion picture cameraman. He has attracted much attention in photographic circles with his two-reel sequence of scenic views, synchrcnized to records Of Tschaikowskys Fourth Symphony"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
AUNT WILLY AGES

Sara Haden. the Aunt Milly Of the Hardy Family, done gray wig and takes on about twenty added cinematic years. In the role of Nora, Helen 0ilbert's former housekeeper, In Secret o1 Dr. KildareYs