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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
TROOP Is HOLDS
HOP BROOK PARTY


Troop Is held an ice skating party
for members recently. With 20 Of
the scouts present, they proceeded
from East Dover street to Platts
Mills, where the scouts enjoyed
skating and hockey.
After skating for two hous, the
group went to Hop Brook in Nauga-
tuck. Here they enjoyed hot dog
and q marshmellow roast. After
supper, prizes were given by Scout
master Bob Brodeur to the best en-
tertainers. Those who received prizes
were: Jean Paul Cloutier, Emile
Drolet, Albort Chabot, Paul Grace
and Edmond Delage. The troop COM
mittee hel its monthly meeting with
Chairman Dan Labonne presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
EARBENDERS CLUB
BANQUET TONIGHT
Niddletown Police Chief,
Mayor Vincent Scully
Principal Speakers

The fifth annual banquet of the
Earbenders Club will be held at the
/ Washington Park Community HOUSE
this evening The program will in
clude talks, entertainment and dane
ing.
President Thomas Conway viii be
POSTMASTER. Among the principal
speakers will be Mayor Vincent
SculIy, Rev. David O'Keefe, and
Police Chief William Anderson Of
Middletown.
The entertainment program has
been arranged by Officer Joseph
Norton. Music for old-fashioned and
modern dancing viii be played by
Jimmy Fitzgerald and his orchestra
On the arrangements committee
are Mr.. Norton, Arthur Dulac
Arthur Frageau. John Dalton, john
Lally, Francis Joyce, James Kellihei
and Ralph Ruggles. r.
The weekly table, banging con-
tests, otherwise known as forty-tiye
were held ct the community house
by club members last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
RESTRICTIONS ON
RUBBING ALCOHOL
Obtainable Only in Drug
Stores After Feb. l9;
Caution Labels

Notice has been given by the
State Pharmacy Commission that
new federal regulations restricting
the sale Of rubbing alcohol be-
comes effective Feb. 10. After that
date 1t can be sold only In drug
stores, by registered pharmacists
and at the time Of sale there must
be stamped or written on the label
the date and the name and adj
dress Of the druggist.
One effect Of the new regula-
ton is expected to be a decrease in
the use of rubbing alcohol as a
beverage. At present it can be
purchased, without restriction, at
many types of stores, and police
have found that it Is used freely
by Migrants for drinking, some
times being mixed with water
sometimes not.
After Feb. 10 each bottle of rub
bling alcohol must carry a notice
warning the purchaser that it is for
external use only, and that serious
gastric disturbances will result if
it Is taken internally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
T,eStory ofNed
Cited as Typical Case
Of Adjustment Eff
fected by Mental
Clinic c.

Ned, Just six years old, was re-
ferred to the clinic by his grand
mother because he was unman-
ageable and a neighborhood NUS
ance. He was naughty, defiant,
bold, and untruthful. He destroy
ed property, and he played prac-
tical jokes on other children and
adults. When he started school,
he was q disturbance from the
start. It appeared that Ned was
pretty serious behavior problem.
The social history revealed that
the parents were divorced. the
mother remarked, and Ned in her
custody. The step-father was kind
to the boy, very much interested
in his welfare, and willing to do
anything possible to help him.
The mother was mood yand not
very practical. She kept house on
a chit or miss" plan and she ap-
peared to be in capable of man.
aging the home finances. She was
obviously cratic and inconsistent
in her training and management
of Ned. While Ned was receiving
clinic treatment, the mother and
step-father separated. .-e'r'-r
Psychiatric, psychological, and
physical examinations were made.
The conclusion was easily reach
ed that the trouble lay in the
home environment. Because Of
the mothers inability to change
her treatment of the boy, he was
placed in the Children's Center.
He made a good adjustment there
and his behavior was improving
when his mother removed him to
her own home again. For the
first six weeks he was fine. then
he reverted to his former mis-
behavior and he was worse than
ever.
Repeated efforts were made to
effect a boarding-ho place.
ment, but to no avail. Finally, two
years after referral, the aid Of
Children's Welfare Service was
obtained. BY this time, the mother
was so distracted with Ned that
she was agreeable to any sugges-
ton which let her get rid of him.
So Ned was placed in summer
camp and then in a boarding
home.
Again, his behavior changed al
most instantly. His manner and
attitude improved. He accepted
regular living habits without COM
plant. He gained In poise and in
effort. His school work improved,
In short, his unsocial behavior
disappeared, and he practically
became a model boy overnight.
Ned was the product of his en-
vironment and he was not re-
sponsive to care, attention, and
consistent training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
KELLY PROMOTED,
SEEKS RECRUITS
First Lieutenant Is Made
Captain; IL Vacancies
in Company G

Philip A. Kelly, for the past
twelve years first lieutenant of Co
G. 1O2nd Inf. C. N. g., passed his
final examination for the rank of
captain yesterday and was promot-
ed to that rank. At the same time
Major Peter Fox, former comman-
der of the company, turned over
the company property to Captain
Kelly.
Captain Kelly served with the
304th Infantry during the World
War. He Is an employee of the Wa
terbury Farrell Foundy and Machine
Co. and Is extremely popular not
only in military circles but through
out the city in general.
Captain Kelly Immediately issued
an appeal for recruits for Co. G.,
saying he had vacancies for about
dozen men which he would like to
fill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
LenteS, Season
|. Opening Early

The earliest Lenten season in
o generation begins with the
arrival Of Ash Wednesday next
week. Series of special services
will be held in Catholic and
Protestant churches during the
penitential period.
Easter Sunday this year
comes on March "a, within 3
few days Of the earliest pos
sible date ON which 1t can fall.
A coincidence is. that Palm Sum-
day and st. Patrick's day both
fall ON the same day, Sunday,
March IL.
Ash Wednesday services will
be held next week in Catholic
churches, with ashes being dis
tributed at morning and eve
ming exercises. Lenten devo-
tions for the most part will be
held Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03

officials comes at q time when the
Waterbury Mental Hygiene Society
is sponsoring a membership CAM
paign and seeking $4,000 to carry
on its excellent program. The fact
that through it's efforts scores OF
local children have been mentally
rehabilitated and given new start
on LIES highway should appeal tc
many generous persons. Their sup
port would lessen the society's bur-
den and add to the happiness Of
many local children
The following is the letter Of en-.
dorsement from the Waterbury Day
Nursery:
In regard to the Mental Hy-
giene Clinics contribution to the
waterbury Day Nursery, I feel
that the Nursery should have a
great deal more contact with the
clinic than we have at the pres.
emit time, as the Nursery has
many problem children that could
be helped and should be directed
and watched by psychiatrist.
During the year Of 1889, there
has been on cease referred by the
Nursery that has been under the
care of the Society. This case in
volvillg the school, the parents as
we'll as the Nursery, has made a
much more satisfactory adjust
ment because Of consultations. I
think the set up of the Mental
Hygiene Society, at present, Is
very satisfactory. ',.
Due to the influence Of the
. Mental Hygiene Clinic and asso-
citation with several of the psy-
chiatric social workers, In the
past, the head of the Nursery has
tried, by taking Mental Hygiene
courses and study, to improve her
knowledge of this subject and to
apply that knowledge in her asso-
citation and understanding of the
behavior of the children, and the
parents as well. %....t
It has always seemed to me that
the Nursery might benefit to a
greater extent If we could have
the opportunity Of periodic visits
from the Clinic, here at the Nurs-
cry, where many minor problems
might be solved in such way so
as to help the children and in
struct the staff, who are dealing
directly with them. I realize that
there are many demands on the
Clinic and also that there is so
little time to meet them, that
this, I fear, is wishful thinking.
Please accept by best wishes
for a satisfactory campaign. L
hope the Nursery may have a
closer association with the Clinic,
during the coming year.
Sincerely yours,
...., SARAH M. BULL,
Superintendent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
IA<4"' MY~~%
0TAellSHBD 1883
MAsL'sHsD 1883

'Stetson' Hats For Women
Many Of Them Half Price Today
$3.75 Formerly $500, $6.75
and $50.
The erownins glory Of the we'll
qroomed womon's wardrobe Of TO-
sdoy is her versatile "Stetson" felt
hot.
It's an essential part Of her
grooming other women NOTICE
~ first-it's the most impression
able part Of womon's apparel.
u A "Stetson" hot conceived in an
atmosphere Of style, nourished BY
The inspiration Of Porision chic.
charm and thot indefinuble touch
characteristic Of Porision artistry
at its best.
Some striking examples Of the
Ell spring mode in "Stetsons" fur felt
hats $6.75 to $S.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
EXPL OSIONS IN
GERMANY EXPLAINED

Berlin, Feb. 8 ~ (U.P.) - Terrific
explosions reported on the German
side Of the Swiss frontier were ex-
planned today as having been the
result Of the accidental explosion Ct
four cans Of gasoline and secondly
dynamite blasting.
Swiss reports had told of one big
explosion and q great fire, then sew
eral other explosions.
The official news agency said that
during Thursday night due to q
workers carelessnesS q construction
hut caught fire and the gasoline
cans exploded. The other explosions
were caused by the dynalniting OF
rocks ut listener KIots, It was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03

| safety program. HePre8euCeo o2l
the committee are branches Of the
city government, civic organizations,
public utilities, industry, and other
groups. Major John M. Burial Is
chairman, while Mayor Vincent A.
Scully Is honorary chairman.
Burial will 60 to Hartford Febru-
airy 10 to confer with Governor Ray
mond E. Baldwin and the heads Of
similar safety organizations through
out the state.
zoo Per Cent Increase
Statistician. James Little, Of the
police department, In his monthly
compilation notes the 200 per cent
increase in deaths and the four per
cent increase in accidents, thirteen
Of the accidents involving pedes-
TRANS.
Six involved children sliding.
His table shows, however, Q de-
crease of 80 accidents, or IS per cent,
as compared with January, 1898.
Devoting his entire weekly state
ment to the accident increase, SUI.
perintendent Of Police William j..
Roach today warns that laxness now
might shove Waterbury back to the.
days when it was considered the
worst accident city in the state.
His statement follows:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
Value OF Permits
Issued I'm January
Placed At $146,5OO
New Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Responsible
for Impressive Start in First Month of
New Year

is the first submitted by Mr.. Hart
ley, who took office January as
successor to Patrick Carlin.
Permits issued during the month
were for work costing $l46,5OO. This
total compares with construction
value Of $59,460 in December and
$45,950 IN January Of last year.
One permit, that for the erection
Of the Church Of Our Lady Of Mount
Carmel, accounted for $4,000 OF
the high total. There were 16 other
permits issued In the month Of jan
uary.
Indications are that building &C.
tivity here will be unusually great
this year. The total valuation will
be swelled by the erection Of the
new wing at st. Mary's Hospital
whose cost is estimated at more than
$3.50 900. Increased activity in the
erection Of dwellings is expected.
OF last months II permits, 10
were in the residential class. These
included five permits for the con-
struction of new one-family dwell
ings, costing $19,500, and five for al
tera att or remodellins, costing
$4,400.
There were seven permits for nom
residential work, total construction
cost being estimated at $122,600. In
addition to the church permit, there
was one for a gasoline station at
5000, one for a garage at $500
three for store alterations costing
81, 200 and one for the demolishing
Of building.
Mr.. Hartlew reports that in jan
uary the sign inspection bureau is
suer six renewals, gave four new
permits and made IS inspections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
Mental Clinic Aids
Nursery Youngsters
Regret Expressed That More Visits Are Not Possible
Membership Campaign Underway Here

The Waterbury Day Nursery,
through its superintendent, Sarah
M. Bull, has voiced its appreciation
of the services of the Mental Fly
gienic Clinic in Waterbury. AS
matter of regret it is stated that
in view of the excellent results
achieved in the past, more visits to
the nursery for the consideration Of
chul problems should be arranged.
The commentator from nursery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03

value Of building construction be-
gun in Waterbury in January was
more than double that Of December,
and more than three times that Of
January, 1899, according to the
monthly report Of Building Inspec-
tor John T. Hartley. The report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
BUCKS HILLCLUB
PLANNING DINNER

A program Of old-fashioned dane
ing and community singing was en-
joyed after a meeting of the Bucks
Hill Community club at the COM
munity house last night. Roy A.
Ferris directed.
At the business meeting. plans
were made for dinner dance to
be held early in April. It was an
nounced that Boy Scouts Of troop
8 will present a minstrel show Feb.
%. Charles Schmidt, Jr., Is direct
ing. -A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
ASSOCIATION HOLDS
MEETING MONDAY

The monthly meeting Of the AS
ISOLATION for Children's Education
will be held In the Kingsbury school
Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miss
Helen McDonald's third grade class
will give demonstration in choral
speaking. 80
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
Boom In New Construction Work Expected Here In 1910
Alarming Increase
In Auto Accidents
Citizens Committee, Police Squad to Take Immediate
ActOn-AppeaIs Made to Drivers, Pedestrians

Challenge of 200 per cent increase in traffic deaths
and four per cent rise in traffic accidents is being
answered by plans for increased vigilance and citywde
safety campaign by the police department and Waterbury
Citizens Permanent Safety Traffic Committee The COM
tee has already issued call for meeting to take place
in the adermanc chamber of the city hall next Thursday
afternoon at o'clock to discuss specific phases Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
JAW D1sLoCATED IN READING

Berkeley, Cal (UP) = MILFORD
Walsh, %, bellhop, didn't know that
when lying in bed reading detec-
tive thriller, the nervous and mus
cular systems are tense, so he yawn-
ed. His mother called the police, but
before they arrived his dislocated
Jaw went back into place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
LESTER JENKINS
TO BE HONORED

The Order Of the Purple Heart
will be presented to Lester Jenkins,
senior vice commander Of Wilson
post, American Legion, at 8 o'clock
tonight. It is expected Col. Roy E.
Rice will make the presentation.
A floor show will be presented and
all veterans are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03
HEFTY DRTYER DIES

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 8 - Gu.
P) - "Tiny" John H. Taft, 46. 568-
pound truck driver, died IN q hos
pital late yesterday Of pneumonia.
He recently went on a diet and re-
duced his weight from 100 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-03

Joe Evarts recently shot a great
horned owl that was feeding on
the Lone Rangers chickens. Some
people bemoan the slaughter Of
owls and hawks, but they have
never tried chicken raising near a
Woodlot.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-11-02

was waged. "The old CHOSE of dis
elimination, which is the old brutal
form of slavery as restated in modern
form must be broken down by contin-
ual protest"
William II. Lewis, ST., the old war
horse antagonist of determinations
against the people of his race brought
a gale of laughter from the audience
when he alluded to the Gen. B. o.
Davis appointment by the President
and "the political exigencies that
prompted it." He further stated that
"The spirit of the Puritan and the
Abolishionist shall never die in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,. !" and
that William Monroe Trotter was the
greatest modern exponent of opposi-
ton to discrimination and segrega-
ton" This closing paragraph of Mr..
Lewis address was an outstanding
highlight, causing the audience to
wildly acclaim this wonderful tribute
to the Guardians late editor. (See
text OF Mr.. Lewis speech on page 4
Strongly worded resolutions voicing
the protest of the audience against the
Jim-crow policy of the Army, NAVY
and Air forces were read by Louis E.
Pasco, treasurer of the Boston branch
and unanimously adopted Mrs. Ma
dine Goodman, and Rev S. NJ. Riley.
Jr., were the other members of the
committee, Ray Guild, president.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-11-02
WOMAN'S CONF. HELD
Continued from Page u

by Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Blanche
Webb, member of the Republican
State Committee and a representative
of the National Division as the Hason
between the State and National Com
mittee. Over 100 women responded.
Mrs. Sarah L. Martin presided.
The guest speaker was Mrs. Addison
B. Green, vice chairman of the Repub-
lican State Committee. Other speakers
were: Mr.. Laurence Banks, candidate
for representative in the General
Court and Mr.. George C. Gordan,
State Director of the Colored Republi-
can Voters. Miss Janet E. Scott,
State Director of the Young Colored
Republican Voters, gave a resume of
the program and work which the youth
group is conducting throughout the
State Mrs Martin reported verbally
on the recent National meeting held in
Chicago, III.
A letter received from Mrs. Louise
Williams, National Committee Woman
her regrets in -being IN
able to attend the meeting, was read.
After the conference, tea was served.
Mrs. Lucy Mitchell and Mrs. Bessie
Ferguson poured. Mrs. Mae Goodrum,
Mrs. Eleanor Stewart, Miss Cotabelle
Smith and Miss Janet Scott served and
acted as ushers.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-11-02
Hin. Mnnt.np UrnttPr
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
THE ARMY TEST

As the army makes its final selec-
ton of personnel many young men will
learn for the first time that they have
physical defects which bar them from
military service. To those who really
wish to take the military training
their rejection will be cruelty disap-
pointing; but they should not let it
cast them down. In a system of total
defense they probably will find some
other niche where they can be of pa
triotic service. For example, young
Roosevelt's appointment grew out of
his superior ability as a supply agent
though his eyesight is adjudged so
poor that he could not serve as a fiier
or enlist as private soldier. He gave
up high-salaried job when he ac-
cepted office in the Air Force. His pa
trlotic decision should offer inspira-
ton to other men whom rigid army
tests may bar from combat service.
DIS appointment over rejection from
the army will be most keenly felt by
National Guard members who fail to
pass the regular army tests. State
tests are less severe. Men have served
IN the National Guard for several
SS1Ao el4d oOiIlS VI The more QllRenC
and capable have attained the honor
and distinction of appointment as Off
GERS. To be barred abruptly from the
army after years of military service
will be bitter pill. Fifteen officers at
Camp Dix, New Jersey were recently
dismissed because of physical unfit
ness. In anticipation of serving a year
OF more under the present conscrip-
ton one of the rejected officers had
sold his business, another had given
up his profession, and now they are
chagrined and perplexed by the neces-
sity of making fresh start in private
life. Their cases strongly suggest that
other national guardsmen should not
burn their bridges" until they have
successfully passed the regular army
examination. Even then, in some cases
at least, arrangements might be made
to hold their civilian business or pro-
fesslon until they return to their home
state after the emergency ends.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-11-02
MY. COP GETS
APOLOGY FROM
FDR'S SECY.

WASHINGTON - Stephen Early.
secretary to President Roosevelt has
issued an apology to the New York
policeman and Police Commissioner
Valentine 'for having had any part in
this regrettable affair"
Following is the text of Early's
statement.
I'm certain Republican quarters
political importance is being attached
to an unfortunate alteration which
took place between a detail of New
York city policemen and myself on
Monday night last.
GAS part of my official duty, I was
endeavoring to obtain permission for
a group of about 80 newspaper men
and others to board the train on which
they had to return to their places of
duty in Washington. I showed my Gre
dentials.
"All Of the people in the group also
had official credentials to board the
train. 1t was essential for them that
they get on that train before it left. I'm
fortunately, the police had received
instructions to let nobody pass under
any circumstances. I was doing my
best to identify this group and to CON
vince the police that it was imperative
and proper for this party to pass
through the police line before the train
left.
During the discussion there was
great deal of jostling and showing in
the crowd which had gathered there;
and am deeply sorry that police
man appears to have been hurt while
trying to carry out instructions which
he had received. I did not have any
personal controversy with this man,
having all my discussion with the SER
geant in command Of the detail.
81 do not believe that I did anything
wrong in this incident. did not attack
nor kick any officer. But, since one
officer believes I was responsible for
hurting him, wish to apologize to
him particularly, and to Comm'r
Valentine for having had any part in
this regrettable affair.
81 cannot understand why Republi-
can politicians are attempting to find
political significance in this incident"
James Sloan, the policeman injured
at Pennsylvania Station as the Presi-
dents party was leaving for Washing
ton Monday night is quoted as saying
that he is a Democrat and that he will
vote for Roosevelt.