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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
LITTLE RED sCHooLHoUsEs GO

Shawnee. Okla.-(UP) - Shaw nee's little red schoolhouses" have passed from existence. Gradutaes inourned when a WPA demolition crew descended on the 34-year-old Horace Mann Grammar school, to be replaced by a modern building. It was the last of four red brick schoolhouses here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

again contributed Of his time on the of chance that somebody might remember to pay up.
 John T. Winterich, author, sol- dier, editor and newsman, this. spring sent his son to that same camp where Adam once worked. The boy was taken i'll, treated by 8 camp doctor, and died. The news now arrives that two officials of that camp are bound over to the superior court for violation of Connecticut's medical law. Adam Flint's friends are wondering; per- haps retribution does work out in the long run, if one has patience and waits.
 At the recent meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, consid- erable discussion was heard re- garding the refusal of the town zoning tycoons to grant permission for private citizen of this village to entertain a group of boys in camp not far from Bates Rock. These lads had a friend at court in the person of a veteran who worked hard to secure a vacation for these city kids. The boys are reported as coming from lower Naugatuck valley community where recreational facilities are lacking. Our zoners scanned the regulations and decided that we couldn't have the kids here 'this year, probably because they were organized into some sort of a Boys Brigade. Our zoning rules need modernizing and they should be administered with due regard for the public welfare.
 Our Indian relic hunters claim the discovery of a well-preserved bow and several arrows intact. These artifices are certainly of great value and an offer has al- ready been made by 8 collector.
 Dana Lewis, Pootatuck school boy yachtsman, has won the July series at Buzzards Bay Yacht club and defeated all contenders in his class. Dana does his best work with Commodore Fisk's Little Kitty" If the lad keeps up the good work, we may have to send an oxcart out to Cape Cod to bring home the trophies. Nate Boards ley says he will furnish the Devons and the wagon
 Drugstore cowboys again have broken loose in the village. Over come by the heat, several would be comedians spent last Wednes- day eve tossing stones on Me- Carthy's store porch.
 The finest photography we have seen recently is the picture of twin dolls, clad in Red Cross refugee garments and taken by Paul Gas ton Darrot. Watch The Democrat for the reproduction of this excel lent picture, then dig down in your pocket and toss a few coins into the wool fund kitty. Looking at those garments. and remembering the adult-size sweaters and caps knitted by the women in 1917-lS, one marvels at the improvement in style and execution. If one could wear one of those refugee outfits, it wouldn't be half bad losing out in a little thing like 8 European war.
 News trickles through about the lawlessnes of Wolcott. When former drummer of the Matattuck ban ddied, 1t was rumored that he had saved all tips and had buried the swag in his cellar. Not long after the old man died, somebody spent long hours digging in his cellar and then, to cover their tracks, set fire to the kitchen. The fire was discovered in time by q passing motorist. Finger prints were taken and Wolcott now awaits an arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
France Is Not Being Rebuilt Very Rapidly
Germany Has Not Had Time to Do That-TOO Busy
 With EngIand-Alsace Lorraine in Reich
BY ALEXANDER DREIER Limited Press Staff COrrespOndent)

Paris July SO - CUP) = Germany has not yet started rebuldng towns and villages in occupied France because she concentrating building up her war machine for anticipated invasion of Great Britain That was the impression gained by party of foreign correspondents who have just returned from Geranconducted eight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

While working at his forge. James Tompkins, aged T5 and one of London's few remaining black smithh dropped dsad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

To ship c small parcel pest pack age from Bwitgerinnd one must nov have permission of the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

Maneini. The day came to an end with . refreshing swim period. and a campfire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
By BILL GARRIGUs

Echoes About two years ago. in THEY FOUND A WAY, we mentioned one Adam Flint's diff1- culty in collecting for services
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

his superiors. In return, he was the recipient of respect and love from those who served under him. Though death came unheralded Harrison s. Allen lived to see his great work crowned with success. Leavenworth high school will ever stand as monument to his sagac- ity and worth. In the minds and hearts of those who knew and hon. ored him green will be his memory.
 Respectfully submitted,
 THOMAS J. CONDON,
 Superintendent of Schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

Miss George To the Board of Education, Waterbury Connecticut. Ladies and Gentlemen:
 On July 16, death claimed the life of Ada W. George, an elementary teacher in our system since 1915. Her whole teaching experience with the exception of two years, was spent in Sprague school
 Miss George was an unusually able teacher. Progressive, thorough, sympathetic, cheerful, she bright ened the lives of hundreds of boys and girls who were fortunate enough to come under her benefl- cent influence.
 Her untimely decease has left a void in Waterville, where she lived and taught, while this department will miss the services of true and valued teacher. Respectfully submitted, THOMAS J. CONDON, Superintendent of Schools
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

Drugstore cowboys again have broken loose in the village. Over come by the heat, several would be comedians spent last Wednes- day eve tossing stones on Me- Carthy's store porch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-30

Our Indian relic hunters claim the discovery of a well-preserved bow and several arrows intact. These artifices are certainly of great value and an offer has al- ready been made by 8 collector.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
COP. MAY SELECT
 WOMAN CANDIDATE
Consideration Being Given to Suggestions for Sen-
 atorial Nomination

Nomination by the Republican party of a woman candidate for state senator or representative is being urged by the Women's Re- publican club. Town Chairman Vernon Hall said today that he has been informed that a committee from the club is to visit him soon to ask his support for the plan to put a woman on the ticket.
 The Republican women seek to have either woman named state senator in the 18th district, or one given a nomination for state representative. The names of several possible candidates have been discussed, but agreement on a single candidate has not yet been reached.
 The party has nominated women for the lower house from Water bury in the past, but has never nominated one for state senator from either district.
 There has been little discussion of Republican candidates for rep-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
DIXIE DONNELLY
 CHARGES CRUELTY
AlimOny and Custody of Child Asked in Addition
 to Divorce Decree

Dixie Clara Donnelly alleges cruel ty in her divorce action filed in su- perior court yesterday against Her. bert Donnelly. Alimony and cus- tody of the child is also sought. They were married in September of 1897.
 Marion M. Bowling of Naugatuck filed for divorce against James C.. Bowling of Nauagtuck also asking that her name be changed to Mar ion Triano. They were married in January of 1924.
 Domenic Giglio of this city is suing Ginerva Gliglio of Brooklyn, N. r., for a divorce, charging de- sertion. Custody of two minor chil- dren is also asked by the petitioner. They were married in September of 1920 and the desertion is alleged to have taken place in October of 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
ARMY RECRUITING!
 AGENCY AT YMCA.
Federal Bldg. OvercrOwd. ed at Present; Marines,
 Navy Take Facilities

First come first served was the answer the United States Army got yesterday when they asked whether they could share recruiting facili- ties at the post oface with the navy and the marines.
 Postmaster Charles A. Babin told army recruiters they could have space in thc post office if the navy and the marines were willing to share. The marines said they need ed the space for their own recruit ing; the navy recruiting office is al- ready overcrowded.
 The army then applied at the Y M. c. A. anc' was given space. Re- cruiting began immediately.
 Sergt. William Deuth, of the reg ulars, s in charge of the recruiting and will live at the Y. M. c. A. fol the duration. Only three-year en- listments will be accepted. Training for specialists in l1avi- gation, bombing, or bombing in structi on was offered yesterday by the War Department. This train. ing will be adapted to those mer who failed to pass tests as pilot, because of physical handicaps.
 The navigation course will starr at BarkSdale field November 2, training for bombardiers at Lowry Field, Colorado, March IS. Applicants must be unmarried over 20 and under 27, and have two years of college. Further detail: may be secured from the flying cadet section, chief of air corps Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
C.R.&L. Go. Awarded
 Maintenance Award
Handsome Plaque Typifes Outstanding Performance in Bus Maintenance; First Victory for Connecticut

 one, and MT. Carr wishes that it be made clear that he gives full credit for the winning of the Main tenance Award to Howard M. Smith, superintendent of equipment, and his able staff of supervisors, inspec- tors and shop personnel who are all untiring in the performance of their duties and well deserve the nation wide recognition which has just been accorded them.
 With one Maintenance Award to its credit, MT. Carr expressed the determination of his company and his employees to do everything in their power to establish an even bet ter record for the coming year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24

said the mayor. Any request rom the governor in connection with this program, is not request, it's an order. There should be no politics involved, nor any question of partisanship. Whatever the gov- ernor suggests we do, we do"
 Publicity stunt"
 Mayor Scully'S remarks came only few days after Gov Baldwin had removed Public Works Com missioner Robert A. Hurley, Demo- cratic candidate for governor, from the state defense commission. be- cause he had allegedly charged the governor with making the de- fense program into a publicity stunt" Following his removal, Hurley claimed that the governor was motivated by personal pique" and was unwilling to accept criti- ciSm.
 On recommendation of the mayor, the committee chose Attorney Fin ton J. Phelan to act as vice-chair- man, with direct supervision over local defense. Frank J. Green, sec retary of the Chamber of Com merce, was elected secretary. The meeting was attended by 26 of the 31 members appointed to the com- mittee by Mayor Scully.
 In opening the meeting, Mayor Scully read a letter from Gov. Baldwin in which the latter asked that a local defense committee be set up in Waterbury and in which the functions of the committee were outlined. The committee is to cooperate with state defense agencies, in handling defense prob- lems in general, and to take up specifically such problems as hous- ing, water supply, sewage, high ways and protection against sabo- tage.
 "The city government has been engaged in defense measures for many months, though such state ment may come as 8 surprise to you," the mayor said. "The police and fire departments have taken up defense matters with the state police and with county organiza- tions. Military men have been consulted, and their advice fol- lowed"
 waterbury Is a very essential city in the national defense pro- gram because of the nature of its manufactures. Local industries and utilities must be protected against sabotage"
 Defense Work First
 "The work of this committee may cost you all a great deal of time. But in these critical days, ti is the duty of us all to pitch in and do everything we can to make our country better prepared. MT. Phelan who will be your actual chairman, is ready to devote every minute of necessary time to this work; if his other interests con- f1ict, he realizes that they must suffer and that defense work must go ahead"
 Here is one important thing this committee can do: The selec- tive service act goes into effect soon, and many of our boys will be going away for a years training But you must emphasize that the boys going to camp aren't the only soldiers; everyone having 8 part in production of defense goods is a soldier; everyone who aids the de- fense program in any way is a soldier. The committees duty is to emphasize this"
 On suggestion of the mayor, the committee deferred adoption of any specific program until after sug- gestions have been received from the governor and the state military staff.
 MT. Phelan was authorized to call the committee into session for the next meeting, when necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
STAG PARTY SET
 FOR SAM FRANK
Murray GrOssman to Be Teastmaster Tomorrow;
 Guest Weds Sunday

Sammy Frank, who was a, star on the YMHA basketball team, will be honored at a testimonial dinner to- morrow evening at the Press Club in honor of his marriage next Sun- day afternoon to Miss Jacqueline Spearo of Woodlawn Terrace at the Temple Israel on Willow street.
 Murray GroSsman will be toast- master. The committee in charge of the event includes: Louis Freil- ich and Morris Levine, co-chair- men; Fred Reich, Casper Spearo, Harry Frank, Phillip Bernstein, Harry and Ben Leopold, Ray Riches, Frank Danen, Fly Drubner, Ben Gruskay, John Donahue, "Bossy" Harnick, 1sadore Reiger, and Louis Franken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
Simply Defended His Only Shirt, Claims Prisoner

Leon Chaponis, 90, of Chestnut Hin road, charged with bat ting Patronman James Stack on Freight street early this morning, was sent Co jail for 30 days after he was found guilty of intoxicatiOn by Judge TheObaId E. Conway.
 fHe was trying to rip the only shirt I have" Chaponis told the court, to explain why he resisted Officer Stack. The policeman said he made the arrest after Chaponis refused to leave the vicinity of the market on Freight street, where he was Cumming" tomatoes from vegetable dealers.
 The judge nOIled counts of breach of the peace and re- sistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24

Attorney Timothy s. Sullivan of this city is in charge of local arr engagements for alumni of George town University attending the an- nuaI Temple Georgetown football game, which is scheduled for Philadelphia on Friday evening, October 4.
 Elaborate plans for a big New England and New York delegation attending the game are being handled by the Society of New York Alumni of Georgetown. A special train will leave the Penn syIvania Station at 5:3O Friday afternoon and return shortly after midnight.
 Georgetown men from the Nau- gatuck Valley deSir0us of in- formation or who plan to partici- pate in the reunion are requested to contact Atty. Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
Current Political Activities

The Railway Labor Executives as- sociation, representing 20 railroad employees brotherhoods, has given its endorsement to U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney, Democrat, for reelection. The announcement was made through the publication, "La- bor."
 An attack on the labor record of Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, candi- date for reelection, was made in 3 radio address last night by Mrs. Chase Going WOOdhOuse, Demo- cratic candidate for secretary of state. She claimed that the gover- nor, while leader of the house in 1883, had fought against adoption of a bill limiting the work week of women and minors to 48 hours, had opposed the prevailing wage bill, and had been against other measures benefitting labor.
 A meeting of the Third and Fourth Ward Republican clubs will be held at the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. at 8 o'clock tonight.
 Nomination of ex-Congressman Herman KOppIemann for Congress in the Hartford district seems as- sured. The former member of the House conferred yesterday with Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy and Town Chairman Daniel Finn, after which Finn announced an endorsement of KoppIemann. As yet there are no other candidates in the field.
 Two banding firms have offered the City of Hartford $30,568 in set- clement of claims for losses charg- ed to two former employees of the tax collectors office.
 The date for Republican pro. bate convention for the Waterbury district, not yet chosen, will be fixed by agreement of town chair man in Waterbury, WOlcott and MlddIebury. the three towns which make up the district. Vernon Hall, chairman Of the Republican town committee here, says he hopes tO meet soon with the other town chairman 0 decide on the date Of the convention. Attorney Man. rice WFenn appears virtually eeF. tain Of the nomination.
 Candidates for high state posl- tlons will speak at c meeting Of the auxiliary Of the ftAllan.Amers lean Democratic club tonight at tho Elton.
 The speakers Will be Or. Prank Allattasso, Of New Haven, eandl. dnit fof state tTeAsufaFl and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24

Walter Carr, vice-preSident and general manager of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company, to- day accepted a handsome plaque and certificate in token of the prize win- ming award won by his company for outstanding performance in the art of bus maintenance in competition with companies of a similar size (250 to 500 busses) throughout the country.
 MT. Carr is attending the Ameri- can Transit Association Convention at which this award is made annu- ally by "Bus Transportation" mag azine based upon exhaustive reports submitted by contestants covering the following five points:
 1. The character and scope of
 the operations together with the
 factors that tend to make main-
 tenance more costly or difficult. 2. The facilities the contestant
 had available for maintenance,
 with facts concerning garages and
 shops and how they are equipped
 to handle the maintenance job. 3. The extent of the garage personnel - that is, how the
 men are assigned for maintenance
 efficiency.
 4. A simple, to-the-point descrip-
 tion of the maintenance practices followed by the contestant.
 5. And finally, some proof of
 maintenance efficiency covering
 facts regarding the reliability of
 the service, the efficient perform ance of the vehicles, the cost of maintenance as well as the condi-
 tion and appearance of the fleet
 as whole.
 States First Award
 Although the award has beer given annually for the past eleven years, this is the first time that c. R. & L. has competed during the four years that it has been operating a bus transportation system. It is the first time that the award has been brought to Connecticut. c. R. & l.. also established another national record in 1897 by con- verting an obsolete trolley system tc modern busses, covering large part of the state, in seven months from the time it started business in Mo- vember, 1886.
 Safe, efficient and dependable transportation facilities are an inn portant factor in the life of each city and town, and it means much to know that c. R. & L. is rendering us a service which is second to none when the above five points are con- sidered. We, in Connecticut, may have felt all along that this company was rendering good service, but it takes an award of merit of this kind to bring such service into sharp relief. In fact, it takes 8 Com mittee of Awards which has studied the case histories of transportation companies throughout this country and Canada to confirm the opinion of local citizens who have patron ized c. R. & L. daily.
 295 Busses Operated
 Owning 295 busses which it oper- ates over 77 routes covering 507 miles, c. R. and L. is admittedly a big factor in Connecticut transpor- tation. The problem of maintaining high efficiency is indeed @ difficult
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
Commander

Commander
 Members of the Women's auxili- ary of the Waterbury Chapter, Disabled American Veterans, are arranging a rummage sale to be held Thursday at 163 East Main street, Friends wishing to donate articles for the sale may com municate with any member of the committee or leave them at the store tomorrow or Thursday. The committee includes Isabelle Mar tone, chairman; Josephine Donahue, commander, Lena O'NeiI, Elizabeth Lerose, Mae AyI- ward, Lura DuttOn, Mary Saun- ders, Josephine Gardiniere and Mae Riley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24

trend to make"
 newly = arrived New Workers. P e ople wi t h weekend resi- dence only ap- pear to qualify" perfectly and without chal- lenge. Sponsor ship by the
 church or from the western por- tion of thi s township seems fa oec1Iro Q Niti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24

Michael V. Blansfleld and Edward P. Egan, candidates for the state senate.
 Mrs. Anna Hadden, school com- missioner and president of the club, will introduce the speakers after the business meeting which will begin at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-24
SculIy Halls Baldwin As Commander -In-Chief'
Pledges WhOIehearted Cooperation in Defense Pros
 gram-NO Politics in Setup Mayor Asserts

The national defense program must be carried on without politics of partisanship, Mayor Vincent A. Scully told members of the Water bury Local Defense Committee at an organization meeting at the city