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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
RIVAL CLAIMS AT MID-AFTERNO(


 London: The air ministry reported mass at tacks" on airdromes and shipping on the south and southeast channel coast II German planes shot down and three British fighters missing. Unofficial figures gave days bag of German planes at 70 up to 5 F. m
 German losses Monday: 62. German losses Sum day 65 British losses Monday 13.
 Berlin: Air control won over Dover; Dover bal loon barrage smashed; 16 or more British fighters shat down, IA of them in attacks on RAF bases at Portsmouth Eastchurch and Aldershot; II of F Brit sh bombers shot down attempting daylight attack on Aalborg air base in Denmark; British losses Monday 92; British losses Sunday 93 German losses Monday "A.
 Berlin Is Very Tense
 Reflecting the increasing tempo of the aerial combat both London and Berlin offered frequent reports on the battles Berlin almost running account of the ar warfare was being made pubic including that new squadrons of bombers are now on ther way to England" atmosphere of the German capital was one of tension and there repeated suggestions tna even bigger developments were to come NO nlnS was given of what these developments might be.
 British Ministry Changes
 In London the Air Ministry departed from custom to issue an early comunique the progress of the nghng It described the German assaults mass attacks and said that "hour after hour stre and hurricane pofs roared into the sky and waged relentless war against the Nazf airen There were no reports on the amount or damage inflicted by the attacks but it was scarcely 70 n doubted that the of bombs were having their effect ana substantial numbers of civilian casualties were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

Pierp0nt's lse. Bank St, have the most comprehensive selection of wedding Rings Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug. 1s-(UPl-aove ernment expenses and receipts for the current hscal year through AuBs 10th, compared with . year ago: Si.IO5.ssl,Si7.s2 $1,1s2.Sss.076.se ss74. sss. .oss.7s ssa7.Tsi.seJ.se s5s1. o45.4ls.sz sso6.ei1. .sss.se ss17. .ss4.a .als.sl ssoa.sos. s.Sss.se
 Cash Balance
 $2.577. .s4s, ,ss3.7O s2.l57. ss.l17.o1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-13

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 were not taking an entirely defens-
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 on German objectives continued end Berlin revealed that . dsyiight
 raid was mace this morning " British bombers on the Aalbcrg strs drome in Denmark which has been attacked repeatedly by British sir-
 men.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. John J. Heery was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. John Dial, assisted by Rev. Albert Callahan as deacon; and Rev. Franklin Corrigan as sub- deacon.
 A special musical program was given by Miss Georgianna c. Wolff with William O'Brien as Soloist.
 Pallbearers included Patrick Walsh Harold Doyle. Edward Griffin, Will liam Noonan, Frank Gillern and Emil Trepanier.
 Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Rev. Franklin Corrigan.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Sebas- tiano of 815 East Main street will be held tomorrow morning at 6 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, to the church of the Sacred Heart where solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to II p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
In Me1noria1r Tribute Paid Late Frank Sturges, Former Wash ington P ark Commun itly
 Club Presi-
 dent.

In the death of Frank Sturges Washington Hill has lost a great man and leader Holding every available office in the Washing ton Park Community Club at one time or another his untiring work never ceased. Always a hard and willing worker Frank was a devout member fighting for street lights, police protection, rubbish removal, sewers and many other things too numerous to mention. For years with club members he labored hard to secure the Communal ty House which is glow ing tribute to all who helped obtain this house. After it was erected he spent a large amount of his time taking charge of &C., tivitieS namely, socials, dances, carnivals, minstrels, plays, bowling, Boy Scouts, meeting and sports. Every Tuesday evening he devout- ed his time to the Drum Corps which was a credit to the or- ganization and in sports he sought and received uniforms for the basketball team who won the league undefeated. The Fourth of July celebration each year was big success mainly because Frank was on the job from the raising of the flag in the morning until the lights were dimmed at night from digging holes for the fire- works, working on stands, fixing lights and numerous other jobs never to be forgotten. Although he held the position of president he labored just as hard when others held this office to make everything a success. During the past year illness has kept him away for a short while, but after recovering he was back the same as ever. A week ago he became i'll and on Saturday passed to his reward. Tuesday flag draped casket bearing his body was lowered in the earth before his legion of friends who came to pay their final respects to a real friend.
 Washington Hill has lost in Frank St,lrges courageous leader with a likeable disposition and charming personality. He's gone to his reward and we know he is happy, and to his family we ex- press our sincere sympathy.
 FRANCIS x. KELLY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

vived by her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Summa; four sisters, Mrs. Pasquale Parente, Margaret, Louise and Anne Summa, all of Waterbury.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
 GAESS - Mrs. Marie Agatha (Kiestler) Gaess, 79, wife of Albert Gaess of 219 Easton avenue, died yesterday afternoon at her home. Born in Germany on February 2, 1861, Mrs. Gaess came to this city 46 years ago. She had been a mem Der of Momantow council, Degree of Pocahontas.
 Besides her husband, survivors in- clude a son, Albert H. Gaess; three daughters, Mrs. Gustave Lange, Mrs. John Mitchell and Mrs. Harry Adams, all of Waterbury; nine grandchildren and four great-grand- children.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Martin J. Lorenz, pas tor of the First Lutheran church, will off1ciate. Burial will be in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to p. m., and from 2 to g p. m.
 BARTON - Claude A. Parton, 48, husband of Gertrude Horrocks Parton, of 108 Pennington Avenue, died this morning at his home. Born in Pottsville, Pa, he came to this city 2 years ago, a number of which he spent as auditor with the Scovill Manufacturing Company.
 MT. Parton was member of the All Souls Episcopal Church; the Hartford Chapter, National Asso- citation of Cost Accountants; the Covert Lodge. No. II, of A. P. and A. M. of Omaha, Nebraska, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Omaha.
 The survivors include his wife, one son, Claude A., Jr.; one daughter, Beverly E., two brothers, Harry w. of Scranton; and James A. of Waterbury; two sisters, Mrs. c. M. Hatch and Mrs. Thomas Keinzle of Pottsville.
 The body has been removed to the Alderson Funeral Home where friends may call on Thursday from T to g p. m. 4
 Funeral services will tal( place Friday afternoon at 2 D. m. from the Funeral Home with the Rev T. L. Sinclair officiating.
 Burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
OBITUARY

GUILTOILE Mrs Cecelia M. Guilfoile, wife of Ambrose P. Guil- foile of 39 Earl street died last even ing at St. Mary's hospital after an illness of month. A native of this city, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Mary (Bergin) Hughes. Mrs. Guilfoile had made her home in this city all of her life and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances by whom she was held in high esteem. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's church. MT. and Mrs. Guilfoile celebrated their 20th wedding anni- versary on November 11th.
 Prior to her marriage Mrs. Gull foile was a highly regarded em- ploye of the Southern New England Telephone company. Her ever pleas ant disposition, warm sympathies acteristics that were well known and admired by her numerous friends She found much happiness in life and shared it in many ways with her associates, neighbors and friends. The cheerfulness that she radiated made her a most desirable friend and she was unstinted in kindnesses. Her passing will be widely grieved.
 Survivors include her husband, who is assistant foreman of The American composing room; two sis ters, Mrs. Joseph B. Delaney, of Niagara Falls, N. Y, and Mrs. F. Leo Murray of west Roxbury, Mass; a brother, James Hughes of this city and several nieceS and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street on Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Margaret's church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow af- ternoon and evening.
 DI BOOSTING - Mrs. Angelina (Summa) DiAgostino, 25, wife of Rosario DiAgosttno of 30 Cassidy avenue died this morning at the Waterbury Hospital after a short illness. Born in Waterbury, Mrs. DiAgostino was well known among the younger group.
 Besides her husband, she is sur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Wife Claims Hubby
 Pawned House Radio
James O'COnnOr Given 60 Days In Jail With SIS Fine Irving MitkOwsIy Ordered Arrested

( Judge John L. Gaffney, in dis posing of the case of James o'Con- nor, of Baldwin street, charged with breach of peace, today declared: "I will put you where you can reflect and have a better perspective when you come out. You are not much use to yourself or your family"
 The judge passed a 60 days jail sentence with a fine of $15 and costs in city court. The prisoner will have this period of rehabilitation, which the court meted out after hearing the testimony of his wife. The wife said her husband had taken the ra- dio from the house and pawned it for g which was revealed to be sold to an individual on North Elm street. The court will make efforts to regain the radio for the family, Judge Calf ney ordered the probation officer to Investigate.
 Ordered arrested when he failed to appear in city court, Irving Nit kowsky failed to heed a warning to keep autos which he is repairing of the travelled section of Brown place,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

For Uncle Sam the crop means some quick adjustments will. have to be made to obtain fullest econ- omic advantage of the great spud year. The usual export market is largely cut of by the war and Amer ica finds itself with a crop of about 393 ,931 ,00O. bushels, according to the November estimate of the U. s. De- partrnent of Agriculture. This com- pares with 364,016,O00 for 1889 and 366, ,949, 900 for the 1929-1938 aver age.
 The U. s. Surplus Marketing Ad- ministration has already taken ad- vantage of this surplus by not only buying potatoes for direct relief dis tribution to the needy, but also by listing potatoes as one of the Sllr- plus crops which can be purchased under the food stamp plans.
 GOVERNMENT
 BATTLES SURPLUS
 A great many potatoes probably will be absorbed in the making of vegetable starches, some of which America formerly largely imported. The newly organized system of re- gional research laboratories has in- cluded potatoes on its study list. Two of the four research labora- tories of the U. s. Bureau of Agri- culture Chemistry and Engineering are giving attention to the indus trial utilization of white potatoes. They are Western Region Research Laboratory under pr. T. L. Swen- son in Albany, Calf, and the East ern Region Research Laboratory under Dr. P. A. Wells in Philadel- phia. The Southern Research Lab- oratory in New Orleans is investi- gating possible industrial utilization of the sweet potato.
 A program of the U. s. Surplus Marketing Administration for di- verting supplies of potatoes into starch and dextrine is now in oper- ation in a number of states. Under this program, the rate of federal payment will be l4.5 cents per CO., pound bushel for Irish potatoes G U. s. No. 2 grade. This means that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Where Did All The Spuds Come From? What Will The World Do With Them?
Bv e. K. sPENcER

 all forecasts greatest abundance of potatoes in world history. this a
  through chemical processes, to make starches Britain the saving importation food. :
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
VOTE ON BUDGET
 DUE TOMORROW
Aldermen Must Agree On Passage Or Meet Again
 Either Fri. or Sat.

A final vote on adoption of the l941 city budget may come at an adjourned meeting of the board of aldermen tomorrow night. If pas sage is not agreed upon, the board will have to meet again either Fri- day of Saturday night, for new charter provision requires that 1t be adopted before Dec. 15."
 The budget as recommended by the board of finance calls for ext penditureS of $6,l9i,762 and tax rate of 31 mills, a. min and a half re- duction from the 1940 rate.
 A public hearing on the budget was held last week before com paratively small crowd. The only speakers were union members urg- ing raises for employees of the street department.
 The aldermen will also take up tomorrow night passage of the park ing meter ordinance. The ordinance is held to be not strictly necessary but simply a precaution in case of legal action against the city. Park ing meter regulations have already been announced by the police board, which is legally the city's traff1c authority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

Sergt. Timothy Callahan reported Mitkowsky is manage of the Irving Auto Body and Radiator Co.
 Jackie Jones, l6. colored, of 52 Pearl street, charged with theft of soda, received nolle on recommen- dation of probation officer Philip Bernstein, who conducted an inves- tigation into the case.
 A plea by Defense Atty. Frank T Healey was made for the court to use leniency in the case of Victor Rikler- aitiS, 26, of 193 Chipman street, af- ter the accused pleaded guilty to operating under the influence of li- quor. Atty. Healey sought a remis- sion in the fine stating .Iile accused was not making very much and had responsibilities. He said the occasion which prompted his client from be- ing intoxicated was visitors from New York. Atty. Healey declared that little more than usual was taken by the accused but that this holiday spirit was unusual for his client.
 Judge Gaffney fined Rikleraitis $l00 and costs and granted remfi- sion of $75.
 A continuance and nolle were given William Rogers, IS, of 103 High street, charged with operating a motor vehicle without an opera tors license, nolle on $5 payment, and Frederick J. Mangini, 56, of 17 Pond street, charged with violation of the motor vehicle law, continu- ance to Dec. 28.
 Mangini was arrested last night by Patrolmen Raymond Grady and Frank Leary after an accident on Chestnut avenue involving his auto mobile and a parked car. He was booked for reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
IMPERIAL LAUNDRY
 BLAZE IS QUELLED

Eight companies of flremen un- der the supervision of Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh and Acting Deputy Chief Stephen J. Bloomfield responded to an overheated oven fire in the lacquer room of the Wa terbury Brass Go. on Crane street yesterday. The fire was out when firemen arrived.
 Bremen answered to a waste paper fire in the Imperial Laundry Co. plant on Watertown avenue yes- terday which was extinguiShed quickly with slight damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

Members of the Government Club cCmp0ed of executive heads of various departments in Connecti- cut, will visit Waterbury tomor- row for 8 special meeting at the Elton. The meeting is being arr raigned b Postmaster Charles A. Babin. One of the several fea- lures will be the exhibition of mo- tiOn picture films by Francis J. Barrett, MA director of Connecti- cut. The pictures will show the various activities the government is sponsoring for the youth of
 the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
$6O,OOO,OOO LOAN :
 TO ARGENTINA

Washington, Dec. 1i-(UP) -Sec- retary of Commerce Jesse Jones an- nounced today that the United States has granted a $60,O00 900 ex- port-import bank loan to Argentina to facilitate trade with that Re- public.
 The treasury previously had an- nounced that $5O,0O0,O0O of this na- tion's $2,O00, 100000 stabilization fund will be allocated to Argentina for stabilizing its currency. That to- gether with the new loan makes to- tatal benefits to that nation $110,- 00O, 900.
 At the same time, Jones disclosed 8 $7,500,000 export-import loan to Uruguay. He said that loan negotia- tions also were being discussed with Peru.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
MARY M, BYRNES
 WINS JURY AWARD

A common pleas court jury today awarded Mary M. Byrnes, of Wa terbury, $500 in her action against Stanley Padaigis, also of Water bury. The woman sued for $l,50( claiming that a former action brought by the defendant had beer instituted maliciously.
 The plaintiff claimed that or June 5, 1889 Padaigis filed $400( civil action based on note against her. The action resulted in hel favor, but she claimed that she hao to pay $500 to defend the matter when there really was nothing tc it except malicious intent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
ANTHONY FORE
 WILLIE IGNORED

4 farewell party will be given In honor Of Anthony Rudy" Fibre, Saturday night at the Green street hall. Anthony is being feted by his colleagues os the American Brass where he his Q section foreman.
 naT. EIovo wb0 seeantlv foinad khA gmnnD os Battery c coast aetlliesy Of tho local national guards was recently promoted to sergeant of the motor convoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

most Americans will be eating U. s. No. grade. There are at present 26 starch factories in Maine, one ill Dalbo, Minn., and a new one .n Klamath Falls, Ore. There is also one at Glendale, Calf, no tnow op- erating.
 Of the estimated l940 crop of 393.- 931 ,000 bushels Maine alone will produce 45,135 900 bushels, an in- crease over 1889 of 6,885 900 bushels. Under the present program of the Surplus Marketing Administration. the potato farmers can store their high quality potatoes to. be sold at good prices, while taking smaller cash payments for the low grades delivered to starch factories. They thus save charges for storage, re- grading and insurance, and losses through shrinkage.
 POTATOES
 TO PLANES?
 The Germans are rumored to have found way to make plastics out of potatoes and are supposed to be util- A1A4A6 OAACoG All bAlC uldllu4dStuIC O4 parts for airplanes. Formerly they made automobile fuel alcohol cut of potatoes. The latest reports are that they have dropped this, and are now using potatoes for food mainly and making alcohol almost entirely from wood. In America there is one plant. at Idaho Falls. Idaho, actively pro- ducing alcohol from potatoes. Further research may develop more chemicals >uses for potatoes already the worlds number one crop in tonnage.
 That potatoes will continue to be one of the most important crops of the United States is evidenced by the fact that California has recent ly joined the ranks of big commer- cial potato-producing states.
 Ranking them in order, the chief U. s. producers now are: ArooStook County, Me; Southern Idaho; Red River Valley, Minn.; Long Island, N. Y.; and Kern County, Calf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
ll.YEAR-OLD BOY
 TO RECEIVE $35O

Julius Andrew Anderson, il, of Ansonia, was awarded $350 without costs in a judgment by stipulation in superior court yesterday. The boy sued Mary E. Reichelt and others, also of Ansonia, for 5000 for in- juries suffered when bitten by a dog owned by the defendant. The case went on trial before jury yes- terday morning, but was withdrawn in the afternoon, and the judgment by stipulation arrived at.
La gaceta., 1940-10-09
CoRTE DEL CoNDADo
Pelaez amenaza

Una camarera, Miss Linda
Sapp, jur6 hoy una orden de
arresto, ante Ell juez Corne :
Illus, contra Jose Pelaez, due
no de un establecimiento en- ell
1909 de la Gale % al sur, por
que la amenaz6 con matarla
81 declaraba en- contra de Ell.
Pelaez debera depositar
una fianza de $1,000, la que
perdera 81 molesta a la mujer.
Mantiene Linda que ell pa
trono lie venia pagando me-
nos de los seis d6lares que Sc
nala la ordenanza municipal.
Anoche ell ayuntamiento lie
deneg6 un permiso de vino y
cerveza a csc lugar, La policfa
habia recibido muchas quejas
sobrs eonducta impropia, de
hombres y mujeres, en- csc es-
tablecimiento.
La gaceta., 1940-10-09
La Temperature

Estudiando 65 amos de predic-
clones metereOl6gicas en- los Ii
bros del Weather Bureau 0 Blu
no del TEMPO " hacienda COM
paraciones con las fluctuaciones
en- los negocios, en ell mismo pc
riodo, Clarence A. Mills, profe-
sor de medicina experimental
en- la Universidad de Cincinna-
ii, ha probado que los mayOres
incrementos en- les negOcios O.
.curren en- los amos cuando Ia
temperature es mas baja que Ell
promedio, mientras la decaden-
ella de los negoeios Sc produce en-
La gaceta., 1940-10-09
F4RA LA MUJER DEL HOGAR
Aumenta 81 Namero dc Viejos

Aunenta el N9lmero &c Viejos
Poraue la ciencia ka venido
dominando un n1mero de enfer-
medades que a-costumbraban a
disminuir los dias de vida de-
el tanto por ciento de
lies viejos Sc a~crecienta en- la po-
blaci6n de pals Esto deja en- un
menor tanto por ciento ell mime
10 de j6venes. comparativamen-
Ite. Esto no es decir que lag per-
'sonas viven hoy mas que cuando
nuestros abuelos eran j6venes.
Significa que un mayor ltanto
por ciento pasa la infancia y Ia
dad madura, que anteriormen-
.te.
Porque ell tanto por ciento de
ancianos es mayor, y tiende a
seguir aumsntando, les medicos
siguen dando mas atenci6n a las
intermediates de la edad avan-
zada y asi una nueva especiali-
dad m6dica, la "geriatrics" que
Sc re%laciona con la salud de los
viajos, ha surgido. En- la revis-
ia Scientific American, Bar
clay Moon Newman sc refiere a
esta nueva specialization.
Ell m6dico que Sc dedica a la
specialization con les viejos de
bera entender todos los cambios
nOrmales que vienen con la avian
zada edad y deben conocer tam
bien como reconocen 10 sdes6r-
denes en- los cambios de edad,
cuando son normales y espera-
dos.
Tan extrano como parece a Ia
juventud, la sensation no es tan
dolorosa entire los ancianos. Con
trario a la creencia popular, el
anciano resiste mejor la Cru.
gfa que muchos de les j6venes.
Las heridas sc cicatrizan tan
pronto como en- la edad media,
aunque en- la infancia sc c~icatri-
zan mas pronto que en- los otros
periodcs. Las ~"grasas" no deben
ser ingeridas con tanta frecueu-
ella en- la vejez y los de peso lige-
70 ganan mejor la batalla.
Ell nuevo especialista no ha
colgado aun su cartel, pero e.
tempo vendra. Cuando el espe.
cialista de los viejos entiendp
mejor su trabajo, babra que
mirar hacia la vida con un OBJ
jetivo de 100 amos.