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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

He went out on the porch intend- ing to read the newspaper, but he lost interest in it when he saw Helen on the steps. "Hullo, Helen"
 Hello, Bill"
 He sat beside her in the pale sunshine. It fell gently about them, striking warm. deep tones from Helen's chestnut hair. Lock- ing slim hands around her fuzzy wool skirt, she gazed up at him shyly,
 T was kind of hoping you'd come out. Bill. It's too perfect q day to sit here alone"
 For the first time Bill noticed that it was a perfect day. The still. warm air was spiced witt. autumn haze Now and then a tinted leaf detached itself from the tall maple and whirled lazily 10 the ground,
 "It'ssnice," Bill agreed. inhaIIng deeply
 Their fingers touched. laced to- gether Helen studied him with wise feminine eyes. "Yeure woF. ried about something, Bill"
 He nodded. "Its Buck. He's pretty low about not working"
 "I know, Bill"
 But I'm tlekied pink to woTE for him, Helen
 You're pretty grand to him Bill. On. why couldn't the board have given him . chaneel 1 knoN he could coach rings around Lan' dis"
 Blll was sober. hls thoughts dl. gided between Buck and Helen Something had happened which he didn't understand. Yesterday
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Helen had been just the neighbor girl who listened to his problems and talked football with him. But now, as he sat sharing the silence with her, he felt liks singing. Il was funny
 "Bill, look!"
 He stared at the bunch of boys com ing down the street. They walked quietly, without the usual horseplay and laughter. Their faces were grim determined. Bill saw they were all members of the vs rsity squad.
 Even Drowsy Peers, the man. ager, looked wide-awake for change. "Harya, Bill. Is Buck al home? We want to talk to him."
 Sure. fellows" Bill said puzzled Whats on your mind?"
 Plenty" Don Hart growled.
 Darn right" Calvert mumbled.
 "Okay," Bill said, rising. Come on"
 They filed into the house, over. flowing the tiny living room. Buck wheeled in from the kitchen and flashed his big grin at them. "Wel- come, fellows"
 we've got something important to tell you," Don Hart announced.
 "It's about the game last night" Calvert said.
 Hey. I'm supposed to do the talk ing" Drowsy complained.
 Well go ahead
 Drowsy knuckled his sandy hair, dropped his eyelids. Its like this, Buck. We held meeting this morn ing and made up our minds to do something. Right. fellows?"
 They assented in chorus.
 What is it?" Buck asked.
 "We're through with Landis," 1" Drowsy said defiantly. We want you for coach, Buck, and we've doped out g sure way to get you hired!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05
FEDERAL HOUSING
 EFFORTS RESUMED
Brass Workers Want Funds Available For PrO--
 ject In City's Budget

The Waterbury Brass Workers union last night made plans to re- sune efforts to secure a federal housing project for this city. Reso- lutions were adopted calling on Mayor Vincent A. Scully to state why his administration has not attempted to get federal grant for Waterbury and asking that the membership of the Waterbury Housing Authority be filled. It was also voted to have a delegation appear before the board of finance to ask that funds be made available in the city budget for 194l.
 Previous efforts to set up hous- ing project here failed when the board of aldermen refused to exempt the property from taxation for a period of years. The city thereby lost $1,0O0,000 grant which had been set aside. The aldermen's vote came after a public hearing during which the project was opposed by large property owners and realty groups.
 The only remaining members of the original five-man housing au- thority are William M. Harris of the Lincoln House and John J. Driscoll, executive secretary of the Brass Workers unicl.
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Slowly, indignation replaced his pride. Those rummies on the board had turned down Buck without an interview. J. Conrad Skelton had written letter. It would be bad for the teams morale to have an invalid coach, he thought but if an opening occurred later.
 Bill gave a scornful snort. Any dope could put the squad through grass drills and stuff like that. It was brains that counted. And there wasn't a fellow on the team, except maybe Bullethead Peskin. who wouldn't fight for Buck.
 The last clipping was two years old, but still @ fresh sorrow in Bills mind. He reread the com- ment of a widely known sports columnist:
 |" today the driving steel legs of Buck Mentor are still, still be- cause he saved a little Italian work man whose name he didn't even know, from death under falling beam. We salute you, Buck Mentor, l-American guy
 Bill remembered those weeks of running from school to the hos pital and finally how the doctor had broken the news to him:
 with canes, your father can
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too much confidence in Landis."
 Bill carried dishes to the sink, began to Scrape them. Buck wheeled over and took his arm.
 Look, fellow, this is your day off"
 Nothing doing, Buck. T."
 Shadows crossed the mans deep set eyes. Bill, I feel like heel al- ready. Don't make it worse. If I were doing what other men do for their sons you'd be playing football and leading normal 16-year-old life. Instead. you make living for both of us. Bill, I'm sorry"
 Bill cooked a big fist threaten ingly at his father. Buck, that's hooey and you know it. Who does all the work around here?"
 No, Bill, you're the anchor man on this team. But it won't always be like that. If there's job any where for a guy with rubber legs I'll find it."
 Bill scowled. twill you forget it, Buck?"
 Their hands met in crushing grip. Bill swallowed hard. Buck stared at the worn linoleum and said huskily, "I-Ill do dishes. Okay?"
 "Okay," Bill said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05
JOHN CAPRISTI
 BANQUET GUEST
Luigi GianneIIi TOastnlas. ter-Weds Pearl PetruC.
 ceIIi Next Saturday

John Capristi of 26O Bank street, who will be married to Miss Pearl PetrucceIli at he Lady of Lourdes church Saturday November 9, was guest at 8 large party at the Mecca restaurant on Bank street last night.
 Among those present were Luigi Giannelli, president of the Madon- ma DeuAssunta Society and re- cording secretary of the Caiatina e Connazionali Society, who acted as toastmaster, and Luigi Giannelli, Paul s. Peters, Daniel Petruccelli, Benjamin Gentle, Anthony Valerie, Joseph Della Camera, Fedele Fuo- co, Vincen2o Mastroianni, James Capristo, Francis Signore, John Cammisa, Clarence Scheithe, Nich- olas Orso, Joseph Perrier, John Cet- ta, John Petruccelli, Frank N. Lee Rose, Frank s. LeRose, Anthony D. Iannucci, Rocco Mangino, John Cetta, Rocco Pergino, Luigi Santoro, Anthony Di Maria, Gabriel Capristo Donate Summa, Charles Suinma, John Nocera, Nicholas Perugini, Jo- seph Nocerr, Joseph Cozza, James Ferro, Alphonso Ferraro, Peter sil- vester, Gino Juian, Thomas Civi- tate, Louis Salerno, Daniel Grasso, Angelo Masterfrannio, Frank H. Le Rose, Frank s. LeRose, Salvatore Longo, Toby Cretella, Rocco Man. gini, Anthony Iannucci, Ralph Ar- ciero, Saverio Vavvaro, Adam Bar tolini, Louis Berardi, Sid Codianni, Casino Primio, Michael Abbanante, John Grasso, John Catulbo, Louis Migliore, Rosario Capristo and John De Pastino.
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walk a little. son. but your job is to keep him quiet. In a year or so I'd like him to go east and see a famous friend of mine. If anyone can operate successfully on Buck. he can"
 With Bills job and Bucks savings they managed to get along. but now, two years later, Bill realized that Bucks operation was farther away than ever. Slowly the boy replaced the clippings. unashamed of the tears that burned his eyes.
 When Bill awakened, Buck had breakfast ready.
 "Sausages," Bill said, smacklng his lips. You should have called me sooner"
 "Nothing doing. fellow sun- days your morning to sleep ln.'
 BIll finished eating and uniolded the Sunday paper Jumping Jacob Buck, get thlsl"
 The older man read aloud Coach Lands defended his boys but admitted the wrong play had been called"
 "Whal do you think of that7' Bill gasped,
 Maybe lt's true, Blll, Maybe Calvert did blnnder,"
 "If Lands didn't order the play why dld be replace Peskin7" Blll demanded
 Buck said lh0ughifully, "ii that's true, Landis has manage0 rather casily to duck lie blame
 Bili'E black eyes kinOldered "oef what a dlfiy iflcki 70 bei ih0at guys Wont take lt lyine down
 "i'm afraid il won't give them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05
LATE REALTY NOTES

The following realty documents were filed today in the office of the town clerk:
 Warranty deed: Stephen O. Rourke to Frederick Saracinelli, property on Fuller and Slocum streets.
 Quit Claim: Waterbury Savings Bank to George E. Wiley, property at MilI Plain and M0nrose ave- nues.
 Mortgage deed: George E. Wiley to the Waterbury Savings bank, same property.
 Warranty deed: The Damen Co. Inc., to Walter S. and Violet H.. Thom, property at Ellsmere ave- nue.
 Mortgage deeds: Walter S. and Violet H. Thoms to the Damen O., and the First Federal Savings and Loan Assn, same property.
 Mortgage Deed: George Turner and Mary Turner to the Home Owners Loan Inc.. property on Neville street.
 Quit claim: The Home Owners O., to George and Mary Turner same property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05
TRIAL DELAYED

Oronyille, Cal, (UP)-District At- torney McPherson asked that case he was to try be set for November i9 insteod of November l2. as the former date marked the beginning of the open season for pheasants The court ruled that while the ar. gurnent had no weight in law. t might have some in fact, ana tne delay was granted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

No matter the result, some fa- miliar figures will be misstn when the Senate reconvenes. Primaries eliminated Senators Henry F. Ashurst, D., AriS., William H. tkng. D., Utah, Rush D. Holt, D., w. Va, Lynn J. Frazier, R., N. D., and Ed ward R. Burke, D. Neb.
 Three-Frederick Hale, R., Me, Ernest w. Gibson, R., Vt., and Vic Donahey, D., O.--are retiring. One New Dealer Lewis B. Schwellen- bach, D., Wash, has been appointed to federal court post.
 Best Chances of COP
 Republican leaders rate their chances best in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois and Washington.
 Joseph F. Guffey, Democratic wheelhorse, is opposed in Pennsyl- vania by Jay Cooke, an old line Re- publican.
 In Indiana, Senator sherman Minton, an ardent New Dealer, is opposed by Raymond E. Willis, a Republican and publisher. l In Ohio, Mayor Harold H. Burton 1 of Cleveland, a popular Republican campaigner, is fighting John Mc- Sweeney, Democrat, for Donahey's seat.
 Seeking Schwellenbach's seat in Washington are Stephen r. Chad wick, of Seattle, a Republican. a for mer Democrat and former natione commander of the American Legion, and Rep. Mon c. Wallgrerl, Demo- crat.
 Tn Illinois, Senator James M. Slat- tery, Democrat, who succeeded the late Senator James Hamilton Lewis is opposed by c. Wayland Brooks.
 LafoIlette Is in Battle
 The Wisconsin race is a neck -and- neck affair, with the political future of Senator Robert M. La- Toilette, a Progressive. at stake. The Roosevelt administration has come out for "Young Bob" thus upsetting the state Democratic or ganization. His chief opponent is Republican Frederick H. ClauSen, industrialist, banker and president of the board of regents of the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, though the Democrats also have a candidate.
 In New York, Rep. Bruce Barton, R., an advertising executive and a strenuous campaigner, Is trying to unseat Democratic Senator James M. Mead of Buffalo.
 The south, as is customary, will send its Democrats back to the sen- ate. Democrats expect to win in Missouri, Nevada, Massachusetts. Rhode Island, Utah, wyoming, Mon- tana, Maryland and Connecticut.
 Even Chance for COP
 Republicans claim more than an even chance in California, Delaware, Michigan North Dakota and Minne- sota. Maine has already elected Republican senator-Ralph Brew ster. former congressman--and Ver- mont will send two to the chamber Senator Warren R. Austin, for a six-year term. and Governor George Aiken, for a short ter:H.
 In New Jersey, two C .he state'N wealthiest men--Senatcr W. War ren Barbour, a Republican snd for mer amateur prize fighter, and James Fl. R. Cromwell, husband of Doris Duke, and former minister to Canada arc battling 1t out.
 In California. veteran Republican Hiram W. Johnson. who supported President Roosevelt in 1882 and is for Wendell L. Willkie, won the nominations of the Republican, Dem- ocratic and Progressive parties. He is opposed only by nominees of the prohibition and Communist parties and is conceded reelection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

didn't mind"
 Embarrassed, they said no more until they reached home. Bill hesi- tated at the Welchs' front porch Well, goodnight"
 Goodnight, Bill"
 He started across the yard to his house, then stopped. Helen. :"
 "Yes, Bill?"
 He fumbled for words. Maybe well, hadn't ought to say this, but I'm kinda low tonight. Would you want toto. ." ..
 Helen's feet battered down the steps. Her lips brushed his tense young mouth. Was that what you wanted, Bill?" she asked softly.
 Before Bill could reply she was gone. He turned thoughtfully home ward.
 Buck Mentor sat in his invalid chair by the radio. On the table was his football notebook. A smile touched his gray eyes as he greeted his son.
 Tough one, huh, fel!ow?"
 Plenty" Bill agreed. Buck, what do you think?"
 Buck Mentor hunched big shoul- ders that seemed cramped by the invalid's chair, considered the question. Like Bills his hair was tar-black and cut crew fashion. His face was youthful, charged with suppressed energy. Only the shad- owed, deep-set eyes told of his breeding. He was Buck" to every one, young or old.
 Bill. are you asking me to sec- ond-guess?"
 You can tell me, Buck"
 He nodded, thumbing the bowl of his pipe. Look, Bill. somebody used bad judgment, tonight"
 "Coach?"
 Buck shrugged. 'If he ordered that play .. which doubt. That was big-time razzle-dazzle. With plenty of practice a high school team might click 1t of. but :"
 That's what I thought
 Bill, I wouldn't say this to an- other human sound. It would sound pretty bad coming from man who was refused the job of coaching West. But if that play had gone of the whole west side would be rav- ing about Landis tonight"
 Bill frowned. You mean he was grandstanding?"
 "It's possible. But remember, the Benton line had held once and might again. Landis or Calvert merely chose the spectacular rather than the sound way of trying for those yards"
 Buck, I heard Pat Hurly say we'd have won If you'd been co>ching."
 "Oh. If you'd been calling the plays" Buck said softly. Football needs boys like you, Bill. You've got the body and brains" Buck pressed his eyeballs with the tip of his fingers. You lack only a father who can run of his share of the plays"
 Who taught me what know?" Bill exploded. And just led Lan- dis boot a few more games. -"
 Buck dropped his hand to his sons shoulders. we're not after an other mans job, Bill"
 But, Buck, didn't the board say they might consider you?"
 "Yes Yes. they did" Eager glints jumped into Buck Mentors eyes. And I'd give my soul to tackle the job, Bill"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

him that Gras- sy Hill Is an oasis of peace and beauty in 8 world that sometimes ap- pears a little of center. We are glad he likes the way
 we found Gras. Sy Hill. We hope others will feel the same W ay because WA l1 a vN a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05
. NEW SERIAL STORY
A Great Story Of High School Football With Touchdown
 Pep And Drive In Every Chapter
CHAPTER ONE

At three minutes of 10, Bill Mentor stripped off his white apron and dashed for the door of the drug store O Julius Peskn arted from the back like spider after fly. ,...u o.
 "So now, Mentor, you pick your own quitting time 7? His dry thin voice quvered You're paid to work rom until TO- not when the spirit moves you.
 "But onghts the first game of the season, Mr. Pes kin I'd like to few minutes of the last quarter From nearly six feet up Bill watched the putycoored bald spot on the little mans head turn crimson five swept out and-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

Bill GarriguS we have a swath of country for sale up that way and the more people who read about 1t, the better.
 In writing his appreciation of our efforts, Charles Edey Fay has done something that we hope more readers will do. If people would just write to The Editor when something pleases them, and write to us when . story chafes, 1t would be . cinch to keep this column up to the high standard we have set for it.
 People have their trials here, despite the beauty of the terrain. We read that, Ellsworth Hinze caught his little finger on the left hand in a pulley and lost the end up to the first joint" which was certainly painful accident. We also hear that Jane Hicock lis suffering with a broken nose, injured when in playing football at Bullet Hill School, Monday, when she ran into a tree"
 Men shouldn't catch their fin- gers in pulleys, and football Is certainly a tough game for young ladies. (The accident to Miss Hicock bears out what that school supervisor wrote In the Town Re- port. If Ou- children had room to play they wouldn't run into trees; they have 2 clear field to the goal line and they'd make touchdowns without bruises or abrasions. Boys and girls need room to run.)
 Halloween passed of with only minor damage. The younger chil- dren made their usual calls and were well received, but some of the older boys evidently thought the conversation heacd around the dinner table was tip-of to cut capers. Whatever the motive, South Britain got a taste of poor manners and the town is now recovering from C.. O. P. smear campaign. Leading Democrats found Willkie signs on their front windows and grease smeared on the glass where the signs wouldn't cover. The grease has been iden- tified and at least one of the ot- lenders is known. What action will be taken remains to be seen. Watch this column for news Of the arrest.
 More money is afiOat this NO- vember than has been seen in town since the HOusatOnic River was damned. Win, lose, OF draw, the politicians cannot claim they lacked funds.
 One of the reasons why Hallow- cen damage was low is the dance at the Community Hall, given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars. The wo- men put on a real entertainment and they kept many of our worse trouble e-makers of the street.
 uoyd Fowler, Republican reg. istraF of Voters, has just received A Republican Handbook. This paper.ceveTed tome has ail She necessary information packed Into q volume that is about the slEe q Q deck of cards, Oliver 0iibeF!s Democratic Registrar, has 8 nlsch larger hook with . liner binding
 smoky Jenson claims tnat everybody was listening on tne party line when a certain polltl. elan received the news 0f the funds available for campaign purposes. There gre about eight lelephcneS on that line and many Of the subscribers gaSped when they heard about the incoming cash. Tnliatlon seems c. have caught up with the pomeFAns Valley ct last.
 Nss-"'F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05
Fight For U. s. Senate
 Very Hotly Contested
G. 0. P. Expects To Win From To 10 Seats-DeTO-
 crats Cannot Lose Their Majority In Upper House
BY RONALD c. VAN TINE United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

New York November g. = (UP) - Republicans expect to win from four to ten seats in the Senate today
 The Democrats can't lose their majority tnougn one third of the seats are at stake.
 Republicans have 25 members - the Democrats 69, the Progressives one the Independents one
 Democrats contend that they will hold their majority intact and perhaps expand 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05
The Democratic Service Bulletins
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 Increasingly hOmemakers find pleasure beauty n the plants that they cultivate indoors throughout the winter.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05
SOUTH
 BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUs

A delightful letter reaches this desk from Charles Edey Fay, of Sunny Crest Farm, Grassy Hill. MT. Fay is glad that we agree with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

East London, South Africa wlll have women IlfesuaEds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

More money is afiOat this NO- vember than has been seen in town since the HousatOnic River was damned. Win, lose, OF draw, the politicians cannot claim they lacked funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

(TO Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-05

One of the reasons why Hallow- cen damage was low is the dance at the Community Hall, given by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars. The wo. men put on a real entertainment and they kept many of our worse trouble -makerS of the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31

miralty today announced that the
anti-aircraft ship Curlew had been
sunk by German bomb attack.
The Curlew, converted cruiser
OF 1890 tons, was sunk some days
ago of the northern coast OF Nor.
way during the operations before
Narvlk, the Admiralty said.
Four officers and five men were
killed, the statement said.
The Curlew, built In 1917, carried
about 400 men. She was converted
into an anti-aircraft ship In 1895.
The Curlew mounted 10 4-inch
anti aircraft guns multiple pom
pom and 10 smaller anti-aircraft
guns.
II was designed TO protect other
feet warshlpS or merchant vessels
against air attacks.
The Admiralty said that British
warships have been heavily engaged
In bombarding German positions
and protecting troops operating at
Narvik. British ships, II said, have
been exposed 10 "inccsSant bomb
attacks IN the course OF which many
German planes were destroyed"
1.-THE confined and dangerous
waters of this coast" said the Ad.
miralty, restrict freedom OF move
mcnt 30 greatly that occasional
Losses are inevitable. While engag-
cd In these most arduous operations,
II. M. 8. Curlew was struck by
bombs and subsequently sunk"
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producing goods for the national
defense program.
In making the announcement, Mr..
Brodeur stated. that labor and in
dustry can and will get together for
the better propagation and utiliza-
ton OF skilled men. and that labor
and industry must join hands II We
are to have our national defence
raised TO the same standard enjoyed
by other world powers"
William c. Brennan, local presi-
dent Of the !. A. Of M. stated, 1T
is gratifying to see, at this time OF
national stress, labor and industry
in a unification of purpose. Our
members in the Waterbury Tool will
act as an agency, In the event Of
war, to counteract the efforts Of
saboteurs"
It was also announced that the
members in the Waterbury Tool will
be ofiicially welcomed in the organi-
zation In the near future at which
time a social and entertainment will
be given In their honor. Mr.. Bro
deur is chairman OF the committee
In charge Of arrangements.
Yugoslavia has six international
fairs scheduled for this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
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II. bamboo handle. Exceptional
value!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-31
POLICEMAN KILLS
FLEEING YOUTH

Boston, May 3i-(UP)-Frederick
Fromm, 10, Of South Boston. was
shot dead by Patrolman John J.
Hcffernan when he failed 10 heed q
warning TO surrender after he was
surprised on the roof OF a South
Boston garage today.
Hcffernan said Fromm's COM
panion escaped. Two bags Of loot
we're found on the roof, police said.
Police said that they did not know
where the apparent burglary had
taken place. The garage was 'oppo-
site Durham park.
The dead youth was identified by
his mother Mary at Northern NOR
tuary.