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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Naugatuck Y. M. c. A. gym classes many new members were added to the classes. The Young Girls class still hold high class honors with an even 75. The new members entered are: Eleanor Rathburn, Marilyn Gordon, Shirley Streaman, Martha Campbell, Betty Butler, and Bar bara Norwash. The morning Wom- ems class started with Mrs. w. Norwash. The Ladies gym class has g members-Evelyn Klambt, Cath erine Curtin, Eleanor O'Shea, MarI garet Sweeney, Virginia Bandurski, Eva Daniels, Marian Hassell, Alma Farnlof, June Houseknecht, Grace Woodf.eld, Helen Lynch, Florence Rheinhardt, Mildred Brown, Han mar Murphy, Joan Almquist, Henel Dinneny, Barbara Herbert, Legeski, Blanche Laube, Jessie Terwilliger, Jane Bontempo. and Helen Daniels. The Older girls gym classes with 12 have-Althea Oemcke, Althea Schaff, Ethel Grant, Marian Wyatt, Sylvia Kievman. Dorothy McGeever, Adeline Glinchas, Lillian Gnizdow- ski, Barbara McGeever, Tessie Old akowski and Elen Donnelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Return From Sweden

MT. and Mrs. August Westberg oi Red Oak Farm have returned from Sweden, where they visited severa weeks. They made the trip on the liner Gripsholm, which went on g roundabout route in order to avoic mines and submarines. At one time the ship was contacted by a British warship via blinker signal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Mariana, James Fitzgerald, Gus Klimasewski and Thomas Broder has been augmented by the follow ing members: Harold Murtha, Ray mond J. St. John, James Brennan, George Fellows and Joseph Dinneny
 Tickets are being distributed now ir various sections of the town and irllications are the event will be a htghlight of the fall season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
To Wed Saturday

The wedding of Commander George Chiswell of the local Legion post, and Miss Julia Johnson of New Jersey will take place at St. Michae.'s Episcopal church at p. m. Saturday, with Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector, officiating. MT. Chis- well was a member of the famous Lost Battlion" in the World War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Miss Hogan Feted

Miss Margaret Hogan was fetec at surprise birthday shower given by her parents, MT. and Mrs. Ed ward Hogan, recently, at their home on Johnson Street. Attending were: Sally Grider, Helen Bano, Alzira Fidalgo, Frances Burke, Adeline Fi- dalgo, Arlene, Betty and Margaret Hogan, Walter Cochran, Jack Dar- by, Edward Hogan, Harold Sem- row, Joseph lecture, MT. and Mrs Edward Nissen, and MT. and Mrs Edward Hogan, all of Naugatuck Katherine Margiotta of Waterbury Marjory Peterson of Wolcott, Leon- ard Pope, Robert Conway, Sidney Merritt, George Bunker, allof Wa terbury, and Albert Peterson oi Wolcott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Tickets Distributed For Sheridan's Fete Saturday, October IA
NOnP Political Dinner to ighIight Fall Season Locally; Legion Commander to Wed New Jersey Girl
 Saturday-Mrs. Mary Bowe Inferred
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Correspondents: wm ,. Ba.ter--Phone SausatueL ssss

Naugatuck, Oct. 4-State Treasur- CT Joseph E. Talbot will be one of the speakers at the testimonial din- ner for Warden John J. Sheridan m Pythian hall Saturday, October 14.
 The affair will be non-political in nature and it is expected friends of the warden in both parties will att tend.
 The committee consisting of: Michael Nolan, chairman, James Farren, Andrew Bentley, Rocco
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Warden Victims

A dull session at which only rou- tine matters were discussed marked the board of warden and burgesses meeting last night. The only sem- blance of fireworks was the explosion of trick cigarette which Warden John J. Sheridan was smoking and which had been given him by a Democratic burgess.
 It was decided that the committee in charge of picking site for street department equipment will meet Saturday at p. m. to confer with Harris Whittemore, Jr., representa- tive of the Brockway-N -Naugatuck Company which owns the Woolen Mill pond, one of the suggested sites
 Burgess Joseph Nygren declared the community is using this as a dumping place and it is cat grave yard. He said the property is be- coming health hazard, but felt the company which owns it could not be held to account as much of the dumping is done by residents of the town. He suggested the borough buy is or get it on a longtime lease before spring.
 Burgess Joseph Dinney pointed out there were other sites suggested and indicated the price asked for the Woolen Mill pond land is $5 ,000, which he considers too high. He felt the pond should be ordered con- demned and apparently did not feel the same way about the responsibil- ity of the company-owner as did MT. Nygren.
 Warden Sheridan indicated the request for $5,000 for the land was on condition the town pay $500 per year for 10 years. There is no doubt there is need for a town-owned place for street department equip ment, he said.
 At present the equipment is scat tered is various sections of the town. He said MT. Whittemore may offer another plan at the meeting Satur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Attend Conrrntion

Borough Court Judge Thomas R. Weary, Probation Officer Mrs. Edna c. Fenniman and Clerk of the Court Walter Norwash yesterday attended the fall meeting of the Connecti- cut Probation Association, held in Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Complete in every detail and SC small that it will fit into the palm of the hand, model of Hereford Cathedral has been made by Leonard Starkey of Primer, Eng land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Couple Engaged

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Matilda Saunders, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Saunders, of Bethany to Lawrence Roth of Naugatuck, son of MT. and Mrs. Otto Roth of Aus tin Pa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Attending Series Game

Warden John J. Sheridan, An thony Laguna, street Supt. Harold Murtha and Donald Carroll went to New York today to see the World Series game between the Yankees and the Reds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Funeral of Mrs. Rowe

The funeral of Mrs. Mary BoWe, wife of William P. Bowe, of 26 May avenue was held at 8:3o this morn ing from her home to St. Francis church at g o'clock, where solemn high mass of requiem was cele- brated, Rev. Albert Taylor being the celebrant, Rev. Bernard Butcher serving as deacon and Rev. George Dunn being sub-deacon. Father Tay- Tor read the prayers at the grave, burial being in St. James cemetery.
 The bearers were: Herman Lieb- riech, Glenford Brooks, Francis Daly, John Hasslinger, William Healey and Henry Dwyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Class Meets Friday

The home hygiene and care-of- the-sick class of the Naugautck Red Cross Chapter will meet in a pre- liminary session at 7:30 p. m., Fri day, to arrange a class schedule. Miss Catherine Brooks is to be in charge. Enrolment is still open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Fire Chief Returns

Fire Chief and Mrs. Milton Calvin of Bradley street and Mrs. Annie Calvin of Meadow street have re- turned from a trip to San Francis co and other California cities. The chief attended the convention of fire chiefs in San Francisco.
 They saw the Grand Canyon, Pike's peak, Glacier National park, Redwood forests and also visited Hollywood and the San Francisco fair. Chief Calvin, loyal to the east, said the fair in San Francisco can not compare with the New York Worlds Fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Birth Announced

A son was born Saturday at the Waterbury Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Charles Klukis of Meadow Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

is located in the top floor of the fire house. The project calls for a total cost of $2,235 of which SEAS is contributed by the government and $386 by the town.
 Police Busy
 The police department was kept busy in September, the report of Police Chief John J. Gormley shows. There were 52 arrests, 51 of these being males, and one a female, and 54 cases. Ten were charged with breach of the peace, 1 with arson, one with breaking and entering; IA with frequenting a gambling house two with being fugitives from jus tice; seven, intoxication: one, keep ing gambling house; one, non-sup- port: two, suspicion; two receiving stolen goods; one theft: six violation liquor control act; one, violation of borough ordinance; four, violation of motor vehicle laws, and one, vio- iation of labor laws.
 Bonds in IS cases were called, one was sent to the county jail; dis charged by chief, 6; not guilty, 9; nolled by prosecuting attorney, 9; paid fine and costs, g; sentence sus- pended, 5; turned over to state po- lice, 4; to Waterbury police, l; to federal agents, 4; to Bridgeport po- lice, l.
 There were five days lost by mem- bers of the regular force and 683 hours of special duty performed Ten stores and offices were found open and there were 93 lodgers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
DoUGHBOY FOR DAY

Cincinnati-Bucky Walters, the Reds National League pitching leader, had a one-day military ca reer, joining the army, Nov. 10, 1913. The war ended the next day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Installations Tonight

Installation of officers of the Nau- gatuck post, American Legion, and It's auxiliary is scheduled to take place tonight in Pythian hall. with Captain Peter J. Costigan of Water bury and Herbert Johnson of Nau- gatuck in charge. Officers of the Sons Of Legion will also be inducted. George Chiswell will start his sec ond term as legion commander and Mrs. Mary Broder will again be pres ldent of the auxiliary. William Brazil is captain of the Sons of Legion.
 Collection of rubbish will take place tomorrow and Friday. Street Supt. Harold Murtha has an- nounced. The east side of the town will be done by street department workers Thursday and the west side and Bristol Terrace will be done Fri day. Tin cans, bottles, etc. should be put in boxes near the front of the property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

gently. Frank Grabowslki was again named manager. Speakers included: John Zbikowski, president, Edward Slomeenski, present team captain and MT. Grabowski. An enjoyable chicken dinner was served, with dancing following.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
CnmnIefes Cnurae

Miss Jane Conlon, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Con1on of Ward Street, has completed a course at the Waterbury Comptometer school and has taken position with the Scovill Manufacturing Company, Waterbury. She was an honor str- dent in the class of 1899 at the Nau- gatuck High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Chimney Fire

A chimney fire at the home of Leonard Marinaccio on Melbourne street yesterday was extinguished by local firemen, with little damage be- ing done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Gawicki Elected

Harold Sawicki was elected cap- tain of the softball team of the Polish-American club for 1940 at the banquet of the 1889 team held in the club rooms on Bridge Street re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Initiafinn Tnnieht

Officers of the Rebekah state assembly are to attend the regular meeting of Columbian Rebekah Lodge, I. o. O. F., to be held tonight in odd Fellows hall at o'clock, at which time an initiation will take place. A chicken supper will be served at 6:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

The average tax paid per vehicle during 1888 was $51.13 as compared to $52.69 paid during 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

cording to a warranty deed recorded recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Assessors Schedule

The schedule for meetings of the assessors for the purpose of per- mitting property owners to sign their lists has been announced by the assessors. Rocco Mariana and George Waite. It follows: Oct. 16 l7, IS, 19 and 20, p. m. to 5 p. m.; Oct. 21, g a. m. to noon: Oct. 8. 24 and 25, 10 a. m. until noon, and 1 p. m. to 5 p. m.; Oct. 26 and 27. 10 a. m. to 8:20 p. m.; October 28, g a. m. to p. m.; Oct. 30 and 3l, 10 a. m. to 8:3O p. nl., and Nov. 1, 10, a. m. to 8:30 p. m. All meetings will be in the borough court room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

day. The warden MT. Nygren and MT. Dinney comprise the committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Properly Sold

The National Bank has sold a house and lot on Maple street to Anthony and Anna Sinkawich, &C.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
To Elect Officers

Officers of the Naugatuck Hose, Hook and Ladder Protective asso- ciation will be elected at the annual meeting to be held tonight in the fire house after the regular meet ing of the Hook and Ladder asso- citation. Maurice Scanlon is presi- dent of the Protective group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Classes Increase

Glasses Increase
 A total of 335 persons had en- rolled at evening school classes by the end of last week, it was learned today from School Supt. Harold E. Chittenden. Of this number 149 are men and 186 women. There were 203 in the non-English speaking classes and 132 in the general eve- ming school classes.
 This shows an increase over the opening night figure and more are to enroll this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Taxes Collected

Tax Collector James F. Fitz- gerald reported $302, 2,202.69 collected in taxes in July of which $301 ,255.54 was in taxes, $80O.90 in interest, and $14626 in liens. His report for August shows 31,945.04 collected of which $31,319.52 was in taxes, $489.77 in interest and $135.75 in liens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Gym Glasses Increase With the second week, after the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Plan Dance
 The Naugatuck lodge of Elks at its meeting last night made plans to hold a Halloween dance on Sat- urday, October 28 in the lodges rooms, Weary building. Edward Lin- genheld was appointed chairman of the committee in charge. The hall will be appropriately decorated and a fine time is promised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Murtha Reports

Expenses of the street department in September amounted to $4,068 90 Harold R. Murtha, street superin' tendent, reported. Sanitary sewer construction on Sherman street cost $1,293.85. Other major expenses were: street repairs, $64o.09; street cleaning, $197.05; sanitary sewer maintenance, $12478; storm sewer maintenance, $246.55; borough yard $152.35; oiling streets, (town aid) $252.31; concrete sidewalks, WPA $226.57; grading Scott street, WPA $202.40; rip rap wall, WPA, $198.35; storm sewer construction, WPA $13335.
Evening star., 1939-09-14
Reciprocians TO- Hear
College, Pro Grid
Coaches Tonight

Football and food will be the Reci-
procity Clubs theme song tonight
when its members gather around the
festive board at the Mayflower Ho-
tel for their initial autumn dinner.
The affair is scheduled for $50
o'clock.
Good food has been assured by
the committee in charge and plenty
of good football dope will be assured
by the presence of coaches of the
city's major collegiate football teams
and that of Ray Flaherty, Redskin
mentor. The sports writing frater-
nifty will lend an opinion or two to
the chorus as a guarantee that
Reciprocians hear all the angles.
Frank Dobson, Maryland's coach
and a talented afterdinner orator,
and George Marshall, no coach but
quite a speaker, will address the
gathering briefly. Arch McCallum,
chairman of the Program Commit
tee, anticipates record attend
ance.
Evening star., 1939-09-14

school the size of that one. 1t COW
cred the entire cove on the other
side of the island. The fish were
hitting early in the morning and
late in the afternoon and evening,
and before the anglers quit they
had 35 big stripers going to pounds
by actual weight. A 6-pounder you
know looks like a 10-pounder until
you get it on the scales.
This cool weather really is bring
ing rockfish time to Chesapeake Bay,
and other spots, such as Solomons,
st. Jerome's Creek and Tall Timbers
also report an increase in rock
schools, both in size and numbers.
Hunting Trip to North.
William Limerick, who is one of
the most ardent of the local nim-
rods, is carrying the thing very far.
Within the next Is days he will
travel 1000 miles by motor, plane
and canoe seeking big moose head
for his den at 5000 Benning road Sc
He has made five successful trips to
Canada already, bringing back deer
and bear from each venture.
This time he will hunt on
virgin grounds that, according
to guides, never before have
been visited by white men.
They are located somewhere north
of Kenora in Ontario, Canada. AS
a partner he will have Bill Barry of
Capitol Heights, Md, who never be-
fore has hunted big game.
Mr.. Limerick is gasoline station
proprietor and director of the Seat
Pleasant Bank. He will drive to
Kenora and take plane from there
to the moose camps and then he
will paddle canoe to the hunting
territory. If they shoot any game
they will have to transport it over
100 miles by canoe. They expect to
be back in Washington around Oc-
tober /, each with big moose head.
Evening star., 1939-09-14

sis on points, would be the answer
to the problem.
The effect of the European war on
dogs and dog breeding probably can
be gauged by what happened during
and after the last conflagration. Un-
doubtedly, many of the famous
breeding kennels will be wiped out
and some breeds may become ex-
tinct or nearly so. Undoubtedly,
too, one or two breeds will emerge
as the canine heroes of the period
Should Admiral Byrd's proposed
second trip to Antarctica, which is
scheduled to start from Boston in
October, be postponed, what will
happen to the 200 dogs which have
been gathered and trained for the
expedition? Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Seeley of Wonalancet, N. H., have
been engaged in the tremendous task
of collecting, breeding, training and
conditioning the malamutes, Eskimos
and Siberian huskies which form so
vital part of the expedition Some
of the dogs are survivors of the first
expedition and will be veterans and
teachers of the younger dogs on this
trip, it it eventuates.
1t was planned to conduct a feed
ing experiment with these dogs as
part of the scientific investigations
being carried on. Parts of some of
the younger litters we're to be re-
tanned in New Hampshire and fed as
they generally are fed at the ken
nels, while the dogs in Antarctic are
fed principally on seal meat. At the
end of two years, it was hoped to
compare the litter mates, and to try
to ascertain something from their
condition about feeding, breeding,
etc.
Evening star., 1939-09-14

/ was high as Team NO. whipped NO
twice. No. 4 shut out No. 3.
Social Security Loop Grows.
Grown to IA teams from eight In
the last two seasons mainly through
the efforts of Dick Tilley, the Social
Security Board League will start
firing tomorrow night at Takoma
Tilley will present trophy to last
seasons pennant-winning Unem-
ployment Compensation team.
The star of last nights initial
matches in the Takoma Duckpln
Association League was the veteran
Dutch Sherbahn who rolled 147-393
to feature Youngblood Hardware's
81 win from Takoma Funeral Home
rollers. Sherbahn is assisting Flick
Hurd, newly appointed manager OF
the suburban pin plant, and also is
scorer for the loop.
American Security Trust No.
team bowlers monopolized the high
scorings as the Bankers League
ushered in it's season last night at
the Arcadia with w. B. Thrifts l50-
385 leading the way to 589-l ,64;
team counts. The champion City
Bank crew swept Hamilton to make
a flying start toward its fourth
straight pennant. Hamilton last
season lost the flag on total pins.
CeorrefouperS ITuderway
With Perce Elicit, president o.
the Washington City Duckpin Asso-
citation tossing the first ball, the
Georgetown Commercial League
opened its 10th season at the
Georgetown Recreation Center.
AL Higgs of Sans Shop coppeo
high game with 155 and Lawrence
Smith of Chappell Billiards garnerec
top set with 1893. The champion
Georgetown Recreation team downee
Table Supply Stores 81 with high
count of lib. Chappell's top 60t
prevented the Samies from making
a sweep.
Next weeks schedule:
First shift at 7 p.m.-chappell Billiards
VS.. Thompson Welding. Sans Mems ShoI
VS., Columbia Grill. Jefferson Spring VS.
General Oil Burners Barnes Heating Co
vs.. j. Brenner & Sons.
Second shift at o D m.-Old Home CAT,
VS. Rsc5estGn Bar
Hillows Cafe Smith g. Butler Auto Repair!
VS.. Reid's Market.
Evening star., 1939-09-14

bag Will be put on around 4.oo. U
get to Andersons S Camp, follow this
route: Lee Highway to Manassas,
through Manassas to Shell service
station, turn left on route 234 and
drive 8 miles to route 649, marked
Brentsville (do not confuse with
route 6l5. also marked Brentsville) =,
turn right about 2 miles to Ander-
sons place.
The first fall meeting of the
Washington chapter of the
league was held last night,
and from now on things will
hum around here.
Pollution control will be studied
again this winter, and the league
has full program mapped to better
fishing and hunting conditions in
general.
A note from Wachapreague re-
ports that fishing is fair at present,
with limited number of croakers
and some very nice klngflsh,
founder and sea bass. A. H. G..
Mears says that a large run of
CIOdkGIS anu lIOuI Id uuC oAiliSoe
any day.
Stripers Are Increasing.
Walter McCallum, The Star S
golfng writer, also is fisherman of
some note, and recently his particu-
lar aim has been after rockfish. We
don't know offhand just how many
trips Walter has taken after rock
with no success, but they are con-
siderable. Well like so many other
anglers he kept trying until he
finally connected.
He found the spot last Sun
day over back of Kent Island
while fishing with DR.. Paul
Stewart and his son, Paul, jr,
and Lerter Bryon.
Capt. Ed Atwell and his brother
Herbert of Shadyside were the skip
pers who put them on the school.
Walter says that in all his expert
ence on the bay he never has seen a
Evening star., 1939-09-14

Resembling its decision of last week
to continue as an open loop" the
Mems District Duckpin League for
the first time in its 81 years Of
existence today sought to make the
citys only all-star circuit a league
exclusively for bowling alley repre-
sentatives.
This abrupt about-face came last
night at a meeting at the Lucky
Strike in which it was established
that if the league is to survive 1t will
be through alley sponsorship.
Whether the bowling alleys will
come to the rescue is matter of
conjecture At least 10, it is thought,
are inclined to see that the re-
nowned league is saved from the
trash heap.
Once a source from which the
sport derived loads of publicity, the
league of late years has been shunt-
ed into the background to some ex-
tent by numerous special events and
sweepstakes.
One bowling sage expressed his
belief that there still are enough of
ehe old guard left to save the hen
that laid the golden egg.
Should the proposed plan be con-
summated, teams will pay only
e25 franchise fee with $40 for ad-
vertising in the schedule book, This
would be in accordance with an
agreement of the Metropolitan
Bowling Alley Operators Associa-
ton. Teams last season paid $75.
National Capital Opens.
One of Washington's oldest duck
pin leagues, the National Capital,
will launch its 35th season tonight
at the Lucky Strike. Scorer John
CLANCY will be rolling with the de-
Tending champions, Daily News, and
Ben Hare, president, with Ed Lakes
Wayne Oil Burners. Other teams,
encompassing many of the cityts
leading bowlers, are: Porter Buffet,
Garvin's Grill, Red Circle Food
Shop, Jalapes' Restaurant, Diamond
Cab, Milton's Service and the Ben
macks.
McCauley's 141-373 featured the
opening of the National Geograph-
ical Survey League at the Lucky
Strike as his No. l team swamped
No. 2. r. Klockenbrink' 117-327