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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Italian Democrats In
 Annual Outing Sunday
Party Leaders Expected to Attend Events at Lake
 wood-Sports Program Opens Days Activities

Party leaders will be among the guests at the annual summer out- ing of the Italian-American Demo- cratic Club at Lakewood Park to- morrow. The program will open with softball game at 10:30 a. m. and continue through the afternoon and evening.
 Among these invited to attend are State Chairman John T. Mccarthy, ex-State Chairman J. Francis Smith Congressman J. Joseph Smith and Mayor Vincent A. Scully.
 The events of the day will include sports, swimming, entertainment, a band concert, refreshments and a brief speaking program.
 Atty. Carmine Cipriano and City Sheriff Briotti are co-chairman of the committee. Victor Mambruno Is secretary and Jerry Scorpion, IS treasurer. Other members of the committee include: Tickets, James Bianco, chairman; Augie Rinaldi and Anthony Ferrerro publicity, George E, Bria and Guido Sandulli; enter tainment, Anthony Ferraro, Louis Chieffo, Charles Muccino, Earl Rossi and Alfre d Ferraro refreshments, James Saginaro, chairman; Alphone Ferraro, Domenic Viotti, Frank Mete, Joseph Calo, Al Mucci, Arthur Chief fo and Daniel Morelli; reception. President Bria, Charles P. Sciullo past president; MT. Cipriano. Sheriff Briotti, vice. President Michael Rossi Tax Collector Humbert E. Mangini Alderman Henry Minicucci, John Membrino, John Savino, Mlchae. Rossi, Nicholas zappone, 1talo Del fiino and Frank DeSumma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

of the proposal must be kept confi- dential until their report is submit ted to Congress. Cost, location, and estimates of time requirements for the project, and other related in- formation will be made available for study by Congressman Smith, how ever.
 Residents of the Naugatuck Valley are interested in this flood control proposal and the residents of River side street, Waterbury, have joined with Congressman Smith and Wa terbury officials in an active com paign for government recognition of their predicament. Several times in recent years the Brooklyn section has been flooded by rampaging wat CTS of the Naugatuck river.
 Prior to the survey of the upper Naugautck, Army Engineers con- sidered the possibility of 8 local project to eliminate flood condi- tions, but their report, while recom- mending action, stated that the problem was one for local rather than federal expenditure. Under such circumstances the city's only alternative would be an application for WPA funds, which would require that the city provide at least one fourth of the cost.
 Congressman Smith said today that the construction of the reser- voir at Thomaston will not eliminate prospects of a local project if suct is necessary. It is expected thai the reservoir at Thomaston would alleviate local flood conditions however. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

Waterville, Aug. 10.-Miss Mary Waters, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Waters of Wheeler street, whose marriage to Alfred Ayotte, Jr., of Waterbury, will take place September 1th4, at St. MlchaelS Church, was guest of honor at a greenback shower, Thursday even- ing, held in the Parish Hall of the church. The hostesses were Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. George Caldwell. A luncheon was served, and a color scheme of pink and blue used for table decorations.
 Those present were: Mrs. Leroy DeForrest, Miss Shirley DeForrest, Miss Margaret Dee, Mrs. William Boyce, Mrs. Eugene Waters, Mrs. John Waters, Mrs. Charles Holmes, Mrs. Carl Rudberg, Mrs. Raymond Creighton, Mrs. Robert Robinson, Mrs. Wallace Adams, and Mrs. Jo- seph Wassong, Jr., of Thomaston, Mrs. Andrew Hersam, Miss Evelyn Hersam and Mrs. Percy Austin, of New Jersey, Mrs. Joseph Rozint and Miss Eileen Healey, of Naugatuck. Also Miss Nellie Cheneski, Mrs. Frank Robinson, Mrs. Mary Snagg, Mrs. James Waters, Miss Eleanor Waters, Mrs. Agnes Dunne, Miss Anne Crotty, Miss Helen Dunne, Mrs. Henry Maher, Mrs. William Cregan, Miss Frieda Wright, Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. Peter Wells, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Harry Hoethke, Miss Dorothy Hoethke, Mrs. William Gal win, Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Alfred Fiest, Mrs. Joseph Benoit, Mrs. Ralph Bates. Mrs. Charles Williams, Mrs. Stanton Weisman, Mrs. Frank Karmen, Mrs. Fred Gilhespi, Mrs. John Mcdonald, Mrs. James Lee, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. David Cro- min, Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs. Edward Barlow, Mrs. Harry Stevens, Mrs. Ralph Grain, Mrs. John Lynch, Mrs. John Duffy Miss Hazel Duffy, Miss Helen Duffy, Mrs. George Ayotte, Miss Blanche Ayotte. Miss Ethel Ayotte, Miss Lorraine Ayotte. Mrs. John Custer, Miss Rosemary Custer. Mrs. John Kennedy, Mrs. Edward Ayotte, Mrs. Louis Ayotte, Miss Margaret Sheehy, Mrs. Mar garet Phelan, Mrs. Alfred Ayotte, Mrs. Howard Dowd, Mrs. Nell Phair, Miss Anna Lambert. Mrs. Stephen Barbcri, Mrs. Newell Porch. Mrs. A. Charboneau. Mrs. Harry Dell, Mrs. Irene Bouley, Mrs. Patrick Moriarty, Mrs. George Goggins, Mrs. Floyd Rasmussen, Mrs. John chauvell Miss Helen Pocoski. Miss Louise Williams, Mrs. Georgiana orenier Mrs. Joseph Welton, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs. John Calvin. Miss Anna Flanagan. Mrs. Robert Can field, Mrs. Raymond Booth and Mrs Martin McDonough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
POLISH YOUTH IN
 STATE GATHERING

Martin Mazurski and Loretta Szczepanski of this city are on the general committee arranging for the outing tomorrow at Norwich of the Polish Youth Federation of Con- necticut. A field mass will open the days activities, in which 4,000 Polish boys and girls are expected to par ticipate.
 It is hoped that Most Rev. Mau- rice r. Mo .uliffe will be able to at- tend the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Greatest Educational
 Program In Years Q
 Be Witnessed Here
State Police Cooperating With Authorities to Make Waterburians Conscious of Anti-Accident Cam
 paign- Exhibits Arranged

expert of the state police depart |ment who has been assigned here TOT Safety Week by State Police Com missioner Edward J. Hickey, visited Waterbury yesterday and today to make final arrangements for state police participation in the safety programs.
 White Cars Coming
 He stated during his visit that his department will cooperate in every way to further the interests o1 public safety He will detail for ex- hibition during the week of Aug 11th one of the State Police De- partment's new emergency trucks and two white cars" which will be stationed at the Green.
 The emergency truck Is fully equipped with every type of device used for the saving of life and limb such as inhalator sets, portable lighting unit, rubber boat and many other pieces of equipment used for safety purposes.
 The white cars", first used by the State Police on the Merritt Park way Patrol, are equipped with the most modern of radio innovations that known as frequency modula- ton controlled sets. The State Po- lice are the first in the United States to make use of this type ot radio equipment which eliminates statical interference and has com pletely revolutionized the radio in- dustry.
 These are only some of the very many interesting and educational exhibits which will be on shoy here during Safety Week. At the Elton Hotel people may test their steering ability and reaction to. night driv- ing glare. At the Y. M. c A. the Governors Highway Safety Com mission will place one of their dis plays, here also will be many other exhibits of interesting nature.
 In the parks, during the week oi August 11th, bicycle inspection will be held. Registration plates and membership cards in the Bicyclists Safety League will be given to those successfully passing the prescribed tests.
 Personal Safety Waterbury's industrial, trucking transportation concerns are all CO., operating to make Waterbury a safer city in which to live. Each branch of Waterbury's industry vii strive to bring to their employees g message which is of importance te everyone today, that of persona safety.
 Major John Burial, chairman 0. the Waterbury Citizens Permanent Traffic Safety Committee says Though the Citizens Safety Com mittee preach safety every da! throughout the year, we have des ignated the week of August 11th a. Safety Week to further promot' this vital subject = that of safet! at work, at home. at play"
 with the toll taken yearly by accidents whether at work, on tht highway or during recreation times 1t is necessary for people to realize the importance of shouldering the responsibility of personal safety" Tt is for this reason that the week of August 11th has been sci aside so that people might sec through the medium of the many exhibits what is being done for theil protection and that they must CO., operate with the various agencies to make these safety measures suc- cessfui."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Smith To Confer On
 Local Flood Control
War Department Keeping Plans Secret Until Details
 Are Completed -Naugatnck Valley to Benefit

Congressman Joseph Smith plans to discuss details of the proposed flood control reservoir of the Naugauck River with officials of the War Department at Washington next week. The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Har
 bors has ended the reservoir which will be located Naugatuck River basin especially Waterbury, The Army Engineers have advised Congressman Smith that the details
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUS

One of the most inspiring sights we have seen is the Methodist preacher driving around the neigh borhood picking up the church. goers. There's little of old-t time re- igion left, mighty little. AS soon as the State Training School opens, you can look for sizeable increase in business at the Meth odist Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

Everything is in readiness for the opening of waterbury Safety Week tomorrow, with seven days to be de- voted to bringing home to all the lesson of safety at home, at work and at play. Cooperation of the public with the many activities ar ranged by the Waterbury Citizens Permanent Traffic Safety Commit tee will be asked in services at all churches tomorrow. The Safety week proclamation of Mayor Vim cent A. Scully w:sl be read.
 Inspector Ralph Buckley, traffic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

on the simple things of life and seek comfort in long forgotten places.
 Downstream from Hawley's Bridge on the Shepaug, there's one of the finest swimming holes in Southbury. Almost every day, the river is churning with wideawake swimmers who are willing to go of the beaten path to get a clean bath in cool waters.
 The trap shop has new alumi- mum coating on the roof that shines under the August sun like the silver dollars our kids get for the pelts snared with Blake & Lamb animal traps. This roof just invites attack from the air, but South, Britain is unafraid because the Paradise Rifles are standing by to repel invaders whether they come by air, land, or river. When the leaves fall, we're going to climb Rattlesnake and look down on that roof. All the Rattlesnake crows have inspected the job already and a new owl was heard in Britain the other evening.
 Alexander Mesenev, veteran of the Foreign Legion, Wrangle'S Army, and Denikan's Corps, re- ports that his chickens are doing nicely. Alex was in town the other day to buy some tires for the Ford. He's as brown as a berry and as cheerful as country judge with the fee system restored.
 Henry Mccarthy reports the sale of two of these new tin pails. We knew they'd move faster in that south window. One of those pails would be just the thnig to serve Sangaree in.
 The heat is having its effect over on Battle Axe Brook in the Squaw Rock Country. The other day, two of the leading citizens in that region got into an argument about moving clover hay. One Squaw Rocker was sure that a moving machine was efficient in the harvest; the other claimed he could down more clover by hand. As the argument warmed up, the debaters moved outdoors. One of the boys hit the other with a rock, but it takes more than pebble to upset a Squaw Rocker. As we hear the story, the man who had stopped the rock grabbed his at- tacker by the shirt front and went to work on him by hand. We're still waiting to see that hand mower racing a mower machine drawn by 8 pair of fiashy bay horses.
 We note that the Bridgeport Herald has also shown interest in the placement situation at the new State Training School. Unless all signs are wrong, the merit system CTS will win no friends when the Iid blows off in Pierce Hollow. One day the right man will make . pass ct a Job up there and lose out; then the fat will be on the fire and aN hands will hunt cover. We've heard how the man whe built the house for the WPA boss-man h- nally drew his money. lt was left at roadstand by an unknown payef-off, and it was all cash. We know Q lot Of women who trusted transient engineers" on that Job who wish the pay-0ff man would call around and square Q few evcF- due board and garage bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

Churches count for a lot. When a New Yorker re- gently came to ROxbury to seek a home, the first thing he asked for was h c Catholic Church. We showed him ne a n d h c reached for the check book. In times of stress and hys t c ri a, neonIe fall hack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
GERMAN BOMBERS
 HIT EVERYWHERE
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Karlsruhe to the deserted city of Strasbourg, on a German-conducted tour.
 Droves of French war prisoners were hoeing fields and reaping the crops which grew up alongside the GermSsl bunkers and barbed wire entanglements.
 The great city of Strasbourg showed hardly any signs of life. The streets were deserted, the once busy thoroughfares were empty, and the thriving shops of pre-war days still were shuttered. Feeling plaster fell from the thousands of abandoned buildings.
 Only 1S,000 Return
 Only 18,0OO of the Rhineland's s capitals 100000 evacuees have re- turned. German officials said that a total of 100000 Alsatians must return from southern France before the winter begins but added that the French part of the population would not be permitted to return "at least temporarily" although it was presumed most of them wouldn't want to. sf
 German labor service men strip ped to the waist are busily engaged in repairing 45 bridges which the French blew up before their re- treat.
 This appears to be the only direct war damage suffered by the city. There was considerable deterioration of property caused by the severity of last winter which the labor serv- ice is also trying to repair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
CANDY MONEY BUYS WAR
 BONDS

Winnipeg, Man.-(UP) = Winni- peg children are showing the way to turn candy and picture shows into War Savings bonds. There are about 36,000 students in 534 schools and they already have bought 2,800 worth of War Saw ingS StampS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

MORE MATTRESSES FOR FARMS Auburn, Ala. - (UP)-More than 100000 homemade mattresses to make Alabama farm houses more livable is the goal set for this summer by the satte home dem- onstration unit for its county programs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
RARY STJRyTyES 1O-I ODDS

Casper, wyo.-(UP)-A fall from an automobile speeding 50 miles per hour down a highway, which would provo fatal to perhaps go persons out of 100, merely scratched 4-year-old Joyce Annette Williams. daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Williams of Casper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
STAYS GAS IS"

Earl Carroll today refused to veal a toupee in Paramount'S "A Night at Earl Carroll's," insisting that men with thinning hair lines have more appeal for women than men with wavy hair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

A teachers meeting of the Sum- day School of Grace Methodist Church was held Thursday evening, to which parents of the pupils were invited. The problem of the need of the school for more teachers was discussed, and several parents at tending the meeting volunteered their services. There will be a teachers training class formed in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
REAL HILLBILLIEs

For Paramount,s "Comin' Round the Mountain" Bob Burns starring film, real hillbillies were brought from the mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky to play bit parts and provide atmosphere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Trade Agreement

Berne. Switzerland. Aug. 10-(Up) A German-swiss trade agreement was signed ct Berlin last night it was announced today.
 The agreement provides e new Swiss German clearing agreement. effective until June 30. 1D4i, to rec place one which expired August i.
 Insurance trafflc, gold mortgages and tourist trafiic remain unchanged in general and interest payment to coupon holders and creditors remains fixed ct 2 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

10:30 o'clock: Sunday School at 12 noon, and evening gospel meeting at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Swdiss Call Troops


 Zurich, Switzerland, Aug. 10-(UP) The army general staff has called three brigades to report for duty August 19 and five cavalry squadrons to report Agust 26, it was announced today. The call was explained on the ground that the new men would replace men now with the armed forces.
 It was announced also that in- termed French soldiers would be transferred within the next few days to eastern Switzerland. The reason was not given but it was assumed that the move was intended to clear important strategic positions. Also however, there are few opportunities for employment where the interned men now are, in the Bernese Ober- land.
 It was not made known how many men were being called for the army but 1t was said that the total on duty would not be increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

Tine use of steel in bridge build-
 Ing was prohibited h England as late e ie77 Ds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

Man would not have reached the earthb poles until tho perfec- tlon of airplanes had it not been for dess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
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A 'Stetson' Hot Impresses the Womon Who Wears It, and the Audience Who Sees It, with the NoturoI Result Thot Women Dominates as We'll Braces the Occasion.
 "stetson" hats can't help being hots that dominote every gather ing of we'll sroomed women they dominote by sheer force of merit-women look up to them know their subtle style touch is Paris inspired-know the creative ability and genius of "Stetson" designers is fostered and nurtured by an organization imbued with ideols which bring out inc artistic tempo of each and every one of these artists.
 A "Ststson" is greet hot for e women Co be seen ,with-to be seen ot her best.
 Choice todoy-$3.75 and $500 -formsrIy up to $s.75.
 Store Closed Teday at One O'Clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Church Services.

Services in the various churches on Sunday. August iith. will be as follows:
 st. nslchaei's Church. Masses win be held at 8 e. fii., le:is a'einak. and q a. n; with Rev
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1940-07-20
Local News

Funeral services for MRS. Com
fort Blunt. grandmother of Elder
o, S. Sheard, were held Sunday at
Jerusalem Baptist Chu CHI Mrs.
Blunt, Pest State Grandmother.
Benevolent Aid and Burning So
Getty, was more than 100 years
old
MRS. Letha Reeves, daughter of
Mr.. end Mrs. Henry Benson has
returned to her home in Robbins,
Ill.,, efter spending few weeks
here with relatives and friends.
Mr. Henry Benson, Sr hes re-
turned from the hospital in Mem.
phis, very much improved.
Miss Emma Nichols of Clarks
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1940-07-20

dale is here visiting Miss Leola
Benson.
Mrs. Lula Hooks has returned
after a brief visit in Clarksdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Carter
spent Sunday in Memphis, visit.
ing Mr.. Eugene Carter, who was
hurt recently in an explosion.
Miss Johnnye Jordan is home
from Alcorn College.
Mr.. Julius Watts of Clarksdale,
visited MIR. and Mrs. John Jordan
last week.
Mr.. Levye Chapplc of Green.
willie visited Mayor B. A. Green,
last week.
Miss Hettye M johnson re.
turned to Snowfall, Ala, after
spending the weekend with her
mother.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1940-07-20

Miss G. G. Keston and q group
OF girls from throughout the county
att ended the All Club meeting at
Alcorn College last week.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1940-07-20
Cornerstone TO Be
Laid AT Taborian
Hospital, August Z
DR.. A. w. Dumas To Be
Principal Speaker

Taborians fro m every where
throughout the state will gather
at Mound B gu, on Friday,
August 2, to participate N the
cornerstone laying at the Taborian
Hospital.
The $4,000 Hospital, now in
course of erection is the largest
project ever undertaken by the
knights and Daughters of Tabor.
The building is under the super
vision of McKissack & McKissack
Building Contractors of Nashville,
Tennessee.
Features for cornerstone laying
day include an address by DR.. A.
w. Dumas, ST., President, Ma
tional Medical Association, Nat
chez; addresses by DR.. L. T. Mil
Ter, medical Director of the Afro
American Hospital and Hon. T. I'll
Huddleston, Founder and Custodi-
an of the Afro American Sons and
Daughters. Other speakers of both
races representing the fraternal
and medical world will also appear
on the program.
Mound Bayou citizens are max. !
ing elaborate preparations to enter
tain the Taborian Host to sustain
the reputation they set during the
recent Grand Session of the orga-
nization held at Mound Bayou,
last November. Free dinner and
barbecue are planned for the visi-
tors. Local arrangements are in
charge Of the Past Arcanum Tenn.
pie of Mound Bayou.
A scroll of donors of free will
contributions of the H spital|
Building fund will be placed in the
cornerstone for historical reference.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-08-01
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VOLUME L NUMBER 26

The First Annual Town Fair could be
nightly proud off The Second Annual Town Fair WILL
an sure, be much better.
I very much approve Of this community enterprise,
but I believe should take care to see that Ne
realize and appreciate Ats true signif1cances The
fair Is not grand free-for-a11 where every one 10
concerned primarily M tn winning prizes from otherss
and where those who can't win prizes feel that they
have worked hard in vain.
The fair Is harvest festival during which We
all celebrate together the growth Of the town during
the past year. Here we give attention to each
others contributions and learn from each other how
to do better during the coming year. Here We show
with jusdfiab1e pride, our own Creations; and We
acknowledge, with genuine appreciation the Justice
of our neig hbors' pride in thedr creations. The
prizes are, surely, Of secondary Importance, and
might, feel sure, sven be dispensed with.
At any rate the prizes are not the true reward
for the work have to show at the fa1rs The fadr
Is its reWardit Is fun and va1uabl to compare
notes with one's fellow citizens, and to test one's
products against another's. And the products them
selves, are surely invaluable to us, whether they
win prizes or not. In fact 1t absurd to sug-
gest that any Of would spend much time or energy
for q moments fame and few dollars. Yet many do
because Of undue concern over the winning Of
prices
we'll grown garden, q we'll made quilt, we'll
made cake, q beautiful exhibit, give JOY to their
makers and their beho1ders, with without prizes,
and interest should be conferred them and not on
the prizes. When interest Is conferred, prizes
are, in fact, easier to win, as we'll as being Less
missed when not And the fair IL q Joy to ALL
instead Of being Of disappointment, strained
friendships, strained nerves, and forced smiles.
HotArd C. Custer