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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
EASTMAN ELECTED BY CHESS PLAYERS
Heads YMCA Club for Com- ing Year ; Teams to Conl-
 pete for State Title

The YMCA Chess club held its first meeting of the season Wednes- day night and officers were elected to carry on the work of the club for the coming year. George Cashman was reelected president. and was highly praised for the fine work he did in the club last season.
 Other officers elected were Roy Walch first vice-president; Charles Powers. second vice-president; Will fred Matthewson treasurer; Nathan iel Cornell, assistant treasurer: Will liam Kenney, secretary: Edward Steinnagel, house committe chair man: Charles Velte, membership committee chairman: Roy Walch high school director; and Kingsley Keillor, ladder supervisor.
 The club decided to enter three teams for participation in the Con- necticut chess championship tour nament. It was also agreed that chess classes would be held, and various tournaments would be run in the near future. Especial em- phasis was placed on the Ladder Tournament which will receive muct attention during the next two months. Kingsley Keillor, who fl directing the games, has announced that suitable prizes will be awarded to leaders in the chess ladder com petition, and it is expected tha players will vie strongly for the GOV eted ladder positions.
 Much enthusiasm was shown b. all the players present and all in dications point to the greatest ches season ever enjoyed by the Y. M c. A. Chess club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
LIBEL SUIT ON COURT DOCKET
Federal Government Inter. ested in Action InvOIv.
 ing Pills Seized

A hearing in the United States district court in New Haven in the libel suit against the A. 2. Sales company, a subsidiary of the Phil- lips 6 Benjamin company of this city, brought by the federal govern ment, has been set for November 4,
 The libel writ charges that labels on the tablets set forth claims be- yorld their merits. However, How ard V. Phillips, president of the Phillips & Benjamin company, be- neveS that it is likely the libel con- concerns old labels on the pills. He believes the matter can be reme- died by printing new labels to conform to the governments re- quirements.
 Joseph L. Colloty, former rhysi- cal director of local schools, man. ufactured the tablets for several years before resigning his school position to join the Phillips & Ben- jamin Go. His interest in the tab- lets were taken over by the Az Sales Go. which in turn is owned by the P. G B. Go.
 The libel action is brought against 214,900 tablets. Deputy Marshal stephen LoPresti seized 149,400 tablets yesterday at the quarters of the firm here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Mission Sunday

Rev. Joseph M. Griffin, Di- ocesan director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith has announced that as supple ment to the many activities in connection with the national ob- servance of Mission Sunday, ar engagements have been made with the Mutual Network for a pro- gram to be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 6 from 12 to 12:30 p. m.
 The speakers on this occasion will be the Most. Rev. John J. Cantwell, D. D., archbishop of Los Angeles, and the Most Rev. Will liam A. Griffin, D. D., bishop of Trenton and members of the national board of directors of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FOR JOE ST. LOUIS

The funeral of Joseph T. St. Louis, newspaperman, former legis- lator and former secretary to ex- Mayors Francis P. Guilfoile and Frank Hayes will be held tomor- TOW morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street.
 A solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock at St. Mar garet,s church. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 MT. St. Louis, who for the past year had been member of the reportorial staff of The Democrat, died yesterday at St. Mary's hospi- tai after a brief illness. He was widely known throughout the city and many tributes and expressions of regret were heard yesterday among his friends and former as- SociateS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
SHEA FAVORED BY DEMOCRATS
Judge of Probate Expect ed fO Be Renominated
 Tonight at Convention
BEACON FALLS
Cogrespondent Wm. ]. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck seas

Beacon Falls, Oct. 4 - Renomina- tion of Judge of Probate D. EInrnet Shea is expected at the Democratic probate convention tonight at 8 o'clock in the local Town Hall.
 Judge Shea has no opposition for the nomination as far as Is known. Thomas Fitzpatrick of this town will be chairman of the session.
 Conleth Kiernan and George Laf- ferty are the local delegates.
 Meet Tonight
 T he Beacon Falls Rod and Gun Club will meet at o'clock tonight in Quinn's cabin on the Bethany road. They will hold a trap shoot at 10 q. m. Sunday for members and friends.
 Committee To Meet
 The Democratic town committee will meet tomorrow at p. m. in the Town Hall to complete preparations for the town election Monday. All members are urged by Chairman Daniel Lee to be on hand.
 Back From Visit
 Mrs. Ernest Clark of Burton road was 8 recent visitor in Hudson, N. ".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
WATERBURY GIRLS
 CLUB MAKES OFFER
l,4OO Members Ready to Assist City in National
 Defense Program

The services of the Waterbury Girls Club in Waterbury's part of the national defense program have been offered to Mayor Vincent A. Scully. The director of the club, Miss Kathleen Crowley, has writ ten the mayor to state that 1,4Q0 members will be glad to cooperate in any way asked.
 Miss Crowley's letter follows: Hon. Vincent A. Scully,
 Mayor of Waterbury,
 Waterbury, Connecticut.
 Dear Sir:
 The Waterbury Girls Club wish es to place its personnel and fa- cilities at your disposal in. carry ing out Waterbury's part in the National Defense program. We have at the club a staff of special ists and a membership of fourteen hundred girls who are willing end eager to help in every possible way. Many of them are equipped, not only to work themselves, but to train other women and girls should any emergency arise.
 Every year for the past sixteen years we have had seven hundred girls enrolled in our Home Making classes. We can train this number and as many more as is necessary in quantity cooking, in cooking for households, and in other branches concerned with the preparation of food. We have 8 large number of girls in our clothing department who could act as directors of large scale sewing projects also.
 We train an average of six hun dred and fifty girls 5 year in our physical education classes. They are put through a regular program of gymnastics. athletics, swimming and hiking and are capable of hik- ing ten miles on an average. { We want you to know that we only await the word from you as head of our city, to enlarge our program or to consider any sug- gest.ons you may wish to make.
 Sincerely yours, KATHLEEN CROWLEY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
YOUTH COUNCIL IN
 SESSIONS SUNDAY

A meeting of the Waterbury Youth Council, of which James Florian, is president, will be held Sunday afternoon at the First Con- gregational Church at o'clock with the aim of coaching officers in their duties.
 Carroll M. Wright. executive sec- retary for the Christian Endeavor in Boston, will be the principal speaker. Others will be Rev. o. P. Campbell, director of Christian Edu- cation of the Baptist Conference, and Brandt Tefft of Yale Divinity School.
 Three group conferences will be held simultaneously Sunday on lead- ership training. All young people of local Protestant groups are asked to attend this meeting by Rev. Alan M. Fairbank. pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Foot Crushed

Missing his step as he tried to board a truck yesterday, An thony Orso, "A, of 642 Bank street, suffered a crushed foot and was treated at St. Marys Hospital.
 PatrOlman John J. Murphy said Orso was trying to get on a truck operated by Raymond O'Toole. 5. of 3 Ayers street. as the truck backed out of drive on West Main street. The right wheel ran over his left foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Milton Bronner will answer questions of Waterbury Demo- crat readers regarding con. scription rulings and interpre- tatiOnS. Address questions to Milton BrOnner, manager, NEA-Waterbury Democrat Se- Iective Service Information Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., NV, Washington, D. c. BE SURE TO ENCLOSE postage prepaid postcard or stamped envelope, self addressed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Window SmaShers

Accused of hurling stones through 17 windows of the Thin Sheet Metal company on Railroad Hill street, four boys were arrest ed today by Detective Lieut.. Jos- eph Bender.
 The boys, 15 years old and un- der, were turned over to juvenile authorities for a1yaignment in court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

taken. In the World War, in the same space of time, 100000 men were taken.
 POOL GROWS
 EVERY YEAR
 Furthermore, although at pres- ent young men who will not be 21 on October 16, l940, do not have to register and are not subject to the draft, there is noth- ing to prevent the President from issuing a new proclamation each year bringing into the workings of the draft young men who have since become 21.
 AS the U. s. Census Bureau esti- mates that 1,125 900 men come of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Brass City Aerie

At a regular meeting of the Brass City Aerie of Eagles, Ed ward J. Foley. secretary, an- nounced that lodge members who are conscripted for military serv- ice will not be required to pay their dues during that period. It was also announced that all mem- bers who are called to serve dur ing wartime will be given insur- ance policies of $1,000 each.
 Arthur E. Graham and Harold Wells were new mebers initiated last night. Local aerie officers will travel to Derby tonight for dis trict meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Matthew Marko- wich will be held at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning from the Delin' iks funeral home, IT Congress ave- nue. with services at g o'clock at St. Mary's Russian Greek Ortho- dox church. Services will be held at the funeral home tonight at 7:S0 with Rev. Peter Dzubay, pastor of the Russian church. in charge. Burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home any time today until 10:30 p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs Felix Car pentier will be held tomorrow morning from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, at 8:SO o'clock to St. Ann's church for a solemn high mass at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Peter Butkus will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stokes funeral home, 694 North Riverside street. Burial will be in the Lithuanian Independent cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Sara Barrett Flanagan will be held tomorrow morning ct e:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home. 270 West Main street, to St. Thomas church where c requiem high mass will be celebrated ct 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, SC. James cemetery, Naugatuek. Friends may call at the funeral home this after- noon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Finds Balloon

An observation balloon, such as those used by weather bureaus was found in Northf1eld by Dan Butler of 34 State street, yester- day. It was learned from markings on the remains of the balloon that it came from the United States Weather Bureau of Hartford. and was released by them to measure wind velocity and for other ob- servations.
 Roger Frantz, weather observer at Hartford, thanked MT. Butler for reporting the discovery and aiding the weather station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Washington Camp

Washington Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America will be hosts to 25 members of Phila- delphia camp at a dinner and re- ception November g at Mechanics hall. The local members were similarly entertained in Philadel- phia some time ago. Complete plans for the visit will be made at a meeting of the local camp Oct. IT in Mechinacs' hall.
 Arthur S. Daniels is chairman of the general committee, and other committee chairmen are Lewis Curtis, Paul Couch, Irving w. Daniels and Claude B. Link.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
RED GLOW WAS
 ONLY NEON SIGN

Rice Lake, Wis, Oct. l--(UP)- Firemen who answered an alarm in the business district played four streams of water ata red glow vlsi- ble through the pillows Of smoke pouring from the first floor Of Q store building.
 A pun of wlnd cleared away the smoke and revealed that tho fro was upstairs The red glow they he'd been abusing with water was neon tube around c cinck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Postal Receipts

An all time record for postal re- ceipts was set in September, Post- master Charles A. Babin aI1- nounced today. The figure was $49,12455, besting the previous highest total by more than $4,000.
 Stamps worth $32,5S6.3S were sold by the post office during the months. Metered permit mail took in $14,471.27, while non-metered permits netted $l,696.0l. All items showed gains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

in spite of the fact that in one aspect-that of a m a n's responsi- bility for de- pendent wives or re la tiv es- the present law seems to be narr over and more strict than the wartime law.
 One reason for the more liberal attitude this time is that the United States is at peace and not in a war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
P Vacancies

Capt. George J. Baribault an nounces that 9 vacancies in a special anti-tank platoon of Co. H, 102d infantry, are available for filling by volunteers. The unit fully mechanized, will be equipped with 50-cahber guns.
 The platoon needs one lieuten1 ant, two sergeants, four corporals and II privateS. Applicants may present themselves at the state army between g and l0:S0 tomor- row morning, when a drill -is scheduled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
COYLEPOST UNITS HOSTS TO DISTRICT

Corporal Coyle Post and it's aux Hilary will be hosts next Wednesday to two hundred and more delegates to the Second District meeting to be held at the local Y. M. c. A. Com mander Anthony Marine Of New Ha- ven will preside.
 The district meeting here will be the first held in Waterbury in sev- erai years. Practically every post in the New Haven county will be reps resented. A discussion of national defense program activities and other pending important matters will take place.
 The local post has arranged for c social session which will follow the meetings Of the various posts and the nuxiliaries. The deie- rates will meet ifi separate sessions fer the business dellhoration,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
OBITUARY

PASCUCCI = Gennaro Pascucci, 79, of 26 Lawrence street, died yes terday afternoon at the Waterbury hospital following a brief illness.
 Born in Italy, Mir. Pascucci came to this country 46 years ago. After living in Brooklyn, N. Y., for 9 years. he came to this city 24 years ago. He lived in the Brooklyn Sec- ton of Waterbury during all his years here.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Pascucci; son, Anthony Pas cucci; step-son, Anthony La-Roc- co; a daughter flaw, Mrs. Emma Musto Pascucci; and five grandchil- dren, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held on Mon- day morning at o'clock from the ColaSanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street to Our Lady of Mount Car mel church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 DELAGE-Domina Delage, 72, died this morning at his home. 39 Saga. more avenue after a brief illness He was born in Upton, Canada, but came to this country 22 years ago Mir. Delage had been employed by the Oakville Pin Company for 2l years up to the time of his retire. ment. He was a memser of the Franco American Social club and was c communicant of St. Ann's church.
 Survivors include: his widow Anna: five sons, Albert, Joseph, Al- pheire. Armand and Oscar Delage of this city; six daughters, Laura Noela. and Dolores Deiage, Mrs Donat Barre, Mrs. Arthur Corri. beau and Mrs. Rocco Cipriano; ia grandchildren; two brothers, Wilfred of oakviile and HoFmidas Delaee of thig city; two sisters. Mrs. Carolina Piouffe Of North oroversnoFdale Conn, and Mrs Mathilda caouettc Of thls city.
 Funeral services viii be held from the Bellevllle funeral hInoe, ee East Clay street on Monday morning at ei50 o'clock Co SC. Annt church where q solemn mas Of requiem will Do celebrated At . o'clock. nurlsl win be ln Calvary cemetery Ffiendn may call after [ oclock this eves nlng.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
SPO7LIGHTTNG Brass City News

The supervisor said much unnec- essary delay has resulted when aliens, forgetting their eye glasses were unable to read their declara- tions or see to write their names, and had to go home for their spec tacleS.
 Nearly 200 aliens were registered at the post office yesterday. The rush was ascribed to the Jewish feast day which released employ eS from Jewish concerns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many rela- tives, friends and neighbors, espe- cially the Faculties of Driggs and Bishop Schools for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. John Kyle.
 Signed:
 JOHN RYLE AND FAMILY,
 MRS. JAMES COOGAN,
 MRS. GEORGE LEZOTTE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
.FraternaL NeDs
Evergreen Court

Visiting matrons' and patrons night will be observed by Ever green court, Order of Amaranth, at 8 o'clock this evening at the Masonic Temple. The first two officers of all subordinate courts of the state will be on hand to exempify the degree upon a class of candidates.
 Eliza A. Mccoy, court of An- sonia, will present the degree work in the Masonic Temple on Octo- Der IS. On October g the court will sponsor an evening bridg' party at Temple hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
POST STUDENTS TO VISIT N. Y.

The students of the Post Junior College Science class, under the leadership of Donald Post, instruc- tor, will visit Hayden Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History, in New York City tomorrow. The group will leave from the school at 800 a. m. Saturday. Those who are to attend are: Marjorie Peterson, Peggy Murphy; Marion Laverdiere, Doris Beers, Anne Wolff, Helen Murphy, Loribel Simpson, Isabelle Venter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Tar Blaze\

Fire in a tar barrel at 36SNorth Elm street was extinguished by the fire department early today.
 The alarm was received at 2NO o'clock this morning. Damage was neglible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Canton Martin

Rehearsals were held last night by Canton Martin, I. o. O. F. for an inspection schedulued for De- cember 5. The degree of chiv- airy was rehearsed by the auxili- ary. It will be presented in Man chester, October 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Ex-LE0IsLATOR DIES

BMsx, Conn, oct. 4--tuP)-Niles Q. oladdlng, %. legmer R1publlcan esaet representative eno MlddloseA county commissioner. dled today. 60 waG for many yeafe engaged ih tne ieWoify end feal e1iase buslnc1ec1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
CALF. KIDNAPER
 IS GIVEN LIFE

Redwood City, Cal, Oct. 4-(Up)-
 Wilhelm Jakob Muhlenbroich, 40- year-old German barber, today was sentenced to life Imprisonment, ex- actly two weeks after he kidnapped S-year-old Marc De Tristan. Jr, for $1OO, 900 ransom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Calling All "Supers"

All supernumerary policemen were asked by Supt. William J. Roach today to meet in the city courtroom at 7:30 o'clock Monday night for a brief discussion of police training plans.
 Chief Roach urged each of the 100 supernumeraries to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

age each year, this means that be- fore the present selective service law expires, the President can add about 5000, 900 men to the pool, if 1t Is found necessary.
 The 00,000 draftees will be divid- ed among 48 states and distributed among the cities and countries, so the number of draftees from any one community will be pretty small. The local draft boards won't have the pressure to produce great num- bers, as was the case in the World War.
 GIVEN WIDE
 LATITUDE Tn fact, the local draft boards will be encouraged to make the Selective draft very selective.
 They will have wide latitude in choosing men. They will be en- couraged to distribute the selec- ton of draftees so as to upset the life of the community as little as possible.
 Not only has President Roose- welt urged this. but all the tops in the draft machine emphasize it in every conference they hold and in every piece of informative lit erature they send out. The local boards will be made to feel that the success of the draft and it's favor with the public will depend entirely upon the humane ness of its administration and its absolute fairness to all, without fear or favor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Bring Specs

William J. PheIan, local alien registration supervisor. tod ay urged aliens who wear eye glasses to bring them when they register.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

There isn't SO great a hurry under present conditions.
 Another is that the pool of men is so much bigger.
 In the World War, Uncle Sam had pool of about 10,000,000 from which to draft men for his armies. In the present draft, there is pool of 16,500,000 men. And in the first six months only 100000 men will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
BY MILTON BRoNNER

the peacetime selective service draft, l6,50O 000 American men between the wartime draft in the last World War.
 For one thing, the whole tend ency is to be more liberal in the treatment of men called up. This,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
IApAN IN WII,LINn

Tokyo. oct. 4-(Upl--T'lle Japail. csc Donicl news agency reported from kyofo today nat Premier Prince Fuminaro koaoys had said there that Japan was prepared to adjust relations with ine United States d Woll ns the Soviet Union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
MASSES

BANNON-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, Oct. 5, at S:S0 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart church, for the repose of the soul of the late Harry Bannon.
 KELLY-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, October 5, at 1880 o'clock, at St Margarets church, for the repose of the soul of the late Timothy Kelly.
 WALLACE-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning, Oct. 5, at S:30 o'clock, at the Immaculate Concep- tion church, for the repose of the soul of the late Matthew Wallace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
DIED

PAscUccr--Tn this city. Oct. ., io4o. fiennnrO pancueei of 90 Lawrence Hf, Funeral Monday morning at o'clock, from f'0lhsant0 funeral home bai Bank nt., @ our Lady ef Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

DlsLAalsr-in thls city, .QeL [, iple. nOmlnn DeIane ef 90 baHalnere Ave, Funefsi Monday morning hi libo o'cloek from flelleyiiie fnneral
 home. 1A HhMt rlAf 70 ie hi, Ann's church. pnflel in Calvary eemeieft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

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