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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
CITY employees
FRAME DEMANDS
More Working Hours,
More Pay PetitiOned By
CLIO. Members

Action to secure more working
hours weekly, and hence more wages
will be sought at a meeting of
street department employees at
G. I. o. headquarters Friday. Thirty
members of the G. I. o. union at the
city yards met yesterday afternoon
to protest against curtailed working
hours and made plans for general
meeting next week.
Employees claimed they put in
only 26 1-2 hours of work this week
which will give them wages of only
$12 or $13 for the week. It was
claimed that even indoor workers
were sent home yesterday though
work has gone on in the past under
more adverse conditions. They
claimed they were also sent home
Monday.
Following a protest during the
winter, Mayor Vincent Scully told
the workers that the work-week
would be extended as soon as pos
siblue. The street department en-
ployes claimed that they were the
principal sufferers under the city's
economy program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

One If the star attractions to
be seen at the zindah Grotto
circus opening at the armory
Monday is Charles Jimmy, the
legless swimmer, who startled the
sporting world three years ago
when he swan from Albany to
New York, & distance of $50 miles
in 148 hours and Is minutes.
Jimmy has Travelled not only
around the world but to practi--
cally every country under the sun.
Jimmy lost5 his both legs in
street car accident in Chicago
when he was but 9 years old, but
despite his loss, life is just one
big laugh.
Circus performers started to
arrive in Waterbury today in
preparation for the weeks show
here and the elephants were STAT
ed to get in late today from
Frank Bucks ZOO down on Long
Island. Nowadays the big pachy-
derms travel in specially con-
Structed motor trucks instead of
by train as formerly. Max Kra-
sow, general superintendent of
the Frank Wirth shows, started
the task of erecting seats and
bleachers in the armory today
and fixing the apparatus for the
trapeze artists, the tight rope
walkers and the aerialists. Spe-
cial electric wires have have to
be installed to provide the brilliant
lights over the three rings. Ar
rangements have to be made for
boarding the performers as well
as the animals.
Manager With has booked
some of tie finest acts in the
circus world to play here all next
week. He was fortunate because
the war sent virtually all of the
best European acts to this coun-
try and they all can't play under
the big top" so Mgr. Wirth
promptly booked the cream of the
lot for the local circus. Although
Bluch Landolf, famous clown who
delighted thousands here last
year has returned to the Barnum
& Bailey circus, the fun-raising,
happy-go-lucky horde of clowns
slated to keep everyone happy
here are wei known in circusdom
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

family portraits, Louis XIV furni-
ture and a large chandelier with
cut-glass hanging in festoon and
taper-like pointers. From the cen
ter of this chandelier hung an
immense bouquet Of "Mistletoe"
tied with a large red ~ibboza.
Shoes, Shoes!
Before us on the floor In a cir
Gle were the shoes of each men,
Der of the household and In the
center was an old pair belonging
to Madame. In front and back Of
each pair were presents for each
one-presents from the officers
to the family Of gloves for the
ladies, cigarettes for the men.
There was bottle of wine or
Benedictine before every pair of
American shoes with hand-em-
broidered handkerchiefs and
and socks. Madame's shoes were
completely smothered with gifts.
There were exchanges between
the brothers and sisters, lace
scarfs, mittens and books. Mo-
mentarily there was stiffness
among the members Of the family
as they watched the reaction to
their efforts to make q happy
Christmas for these Americans.
Then the big husky voice of the
lieutenant colonel said, "Gosh,
what do you know about that?
Just like home" Then with each
thanking the other for their gifts,
Madame slipped into the circle
and called each one to her under
the mistletoe and embraced them
and kissed them. AS she gave the
81 accolate to each officer, she
said, Bon Noel, Mon Babe"
Forgotten Man
stood by the door; was the
forgotten man" for a moment.
I was carried away by the beau
ty and delicacy of this picture of
French life. Here was peace and
good will to men. Then I looked
at the miStletoe and I thought of
that evening, April 19th-how
calm and peaceful 1t was as we
were going in.
Now the mistletoe will be on
this anniversary not only the
symbol of peace and good will but
also the symbol of courage and
freedom as well to all Y. D. men.
WILLIAM SHANAHAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Spotlighting
Brass CityNews
New Office Hours

New Office hours for the state
motor vehicle department Office
on Watertown avenue in prepara-
ton for the rush for drivers lie
enses were announced today by
Mrs. Alice Bradley, supervisor.
The Office will be open daily from
$3.50 a. m. to 5 p. m. The same
hours will be effective next Sat-
urday, the Goth, and the following
Saturday, the 9th.
Applications for new licesnses
are coming in much more slowly
this year than last. Thus far
about 4,700 licenses have been is
sued, about $500 less than at the
same time year ago.
About $4,000 licenses for this
area are to be issued from the
Waterbury office, so it can be seen
that by far the largest percent
age of drivers have yet to apply.
The deadline for securing 1910
licenses is April 30.
Applications will be received by
mail or in person.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Mayor ExplainsSet
For Special Police
Scovill Company Paying "Al Expenses" Declares His
Honor; Supernumeraries Paying Into Pension Fund

is using tax-exempt gas for Their
two cars.
Besides patrolling Scovills, Mayor
Scully said, the policemen are also
working wider beats occasionally
Supt. of Police William j. Roach
said, in this connection, that since
the eight rockies have been work
ing, they have uncovered several
breaks on other than Scovill prop
erty and have made regular re-
ports.
For Everything"
Allan Curtiss, assistant to the SUI
perintendent of the Scovill Com
pany, said his company is paying
for everything" He said the eight
policemen work Sc hours week and
use two Scovill-owned cars.
Controller Thomas Conlon said
the policemen are being paid with
city checks, he believes, so that they
can pay into the pension fund. He
too, said that Scovills is not get
ting tax-exempt gasoline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
WINTER in RETURN
ENGAGEMENT HERE
Snow, Low Temperatures
Weatherman's April Sur
prise for State

Winter was back with a ven
geance today. Snow and freezing
temperatures brought home again
that New England weather Is a
tickle jade, never to be trusted.
Householders rising this morning
had to look at the calendar to make
sure that today was really April 10,
for greetin. their view was steady
snowfall, with the ground already
covered with more than two inches
of snow. The snow froze quickly on
streets and sidewalks as the mer-
curry dropped to the 20's, and SHOW
els and ice-choppers had to be TAX
en- from the storing places where
they had been out for The summer.
Some cars were equipped with
chains this morning, as street sur
faces were treacherously slippery.
The street department sent out
sanding trucks to all sections OF
the city.
Fishermen groaned in dismay as
they saw the snow and cold Wea-
ther, for the trout season opened
today. Firemen, on the other hand,
saw the snow as bringing a tenn
porary halt to the epidemic of
brush fires.
1t was feared that many trees,
shrubs and plants would be badly
damaged by the unexpected return
of winter.
The sun broke through at 9 a. m,
and much of the snow was melting
but conditions were still dangerous
in many sections. The snow started
after IL o'clock last night, fell heav-
lily until 1870, held off for a few
hours, and then fell again until
long after daybreak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

Mayor Vincent A. Scully said to-
day the arrangement whereby eight
supernumerary policemen work Sc
hours week for the Scovill Manu-
featuring Company was made
through him few months ago. The
mayor said the Scovill Company is
paying all the expenses, although
the policemen are being paid with
city checks. The Scovill Company
reimburses the city, the mayor said.
but the eight policemen are con-
sidered city employees and pay into
the police pension fund.
World War Days
Mayor Scully said the same ar
rangement exised Is years ago dur
ing the World War.
Asked whether any other factories
are getting police protection of a
similar kind, the mayor replied that
so far no other factory has asked
for 1t.
The mayor denied that Scoviil's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

conducted to what I would call
the living room. There was an
old square piano, a semicircle of
chairs around a tile stove which
gave out very little heat. AS Ma
dame led us into the room the
family entered through another
door. When I had met the fam
lily we all took our seats in the
circle, Madame in the center, I
on her left. It reminded me of a
minstrel show. Conversation was
carried on with the aid of the
captain and one of the daughters,
who was studying English. The
captain had told me there was
to be some sort of a Christmas
ceremony for the house and
family as soon as the other Of
ficers rived, as pair of shoes
had been taken from each of
them the day before; he did not
know what it was but as the re-
turn of the other officers was
announced we all soon found out.
Madame, with the lieutenant COL
onel carrying large petrol lamp,
led the way upstairs to the grand
salon. The room Was only used
on very important occasions. 1t
was large and contained the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
BOARD EXPECTED
TO MANI FRUIN
Action Scheduled Tuesday
Evening on School Medi=
cal Inspector

Election of DR.. John W. Fruin to
fill the vacancy on the city staff of
school medical inspectors is expect
ed when the board Of health meets
Tuesday night. Action on the ap-
pointrnent has been delayed for
moro than a month.
The post pays a salary of $500 a
year. There are seven medical in
spectorS on the staff, the present
vacancy resulting from the depar-
ture of DR.. Frank ]. Hill to engage
In public health work in Michigan.
Several other candidates have ap-
piled for the place, but it appears
that Dr.. Fruin is favored and will
gain the appointment.
The board adjourned two weeks
ago. for lack of a quorum, to meet
again on call of the chair. 1t is
expected that a meeting will be
called for Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Childs Resigns Fund
Post, Harvey Chosen
Bunker Hill Church Authorizes Finance Committee to
Raise Money to Finish Auditorium

vertical to reach the heights Of
inflnity-God.
He pointed out the difference in
the religious atmosphere created by
correct and harmonious lines and
what a lack of this harmony pro-
duced. He showed why he favored
the placing Of column with arches
at the sides of the auditorium in
order to lengthen the room and
conform with the height. He said
the plan was to. give the effect of
wood timbered trusses overhead
rather than the enclosed walls as
planned when the building was first
designed, and that this would tend
to produce a more worShipful feel
ing upon entering the church. If
ever there was a community which
needed to have this feeling instilled
into its children it is Bunker Hill,
said one member, for a whole gen.
Grafton of children has grown up
and another well on its way in this
community without the privilege Of
real sanctuary and without learn
AAS w ACVSA nAASS wv uOuoc dS IAAcy
should.
Mr.. Upjohn believes that right
structural design especially in
gothic has direct bearing on the
vibrations in the building that tends
to produce this feeling of uplift and
reverence in all who cross the
threhold of the church.
Members of the Bunker Hill
Literary Club who attended the
County meeting Of the State FEEDER
alton in Wallingford, yesterday, were
President, Mrs. Herbert A. Ludlum,
Mrs. Arthur R. Ishann, Mrs. Judson
Chapman, Mrs. William T. Leggett,
Mrs. Lawrence Butterf1eld, Mrs.
Theresa Bario, Mrs. Charles Nc
Burney, Mrs. Russell Putnam and
Mrs. Edwin Rockwell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
YMCA CAMPERS
ATTEND REUNION
Over IFS Gather for Spec
cial Programs Scores
Sign Up for 1910

The Waterbury "Y" camp reunion
was attended by more than 1875
campers, parents and friends last
evening at the Central YMCA.
The group was welcomed by Bar
town l.. Heminway, camp chairman,
who introduced speakers and men,
bers of the committee.
Camp Director Calvin J. Martin
called out the names of boys who
have already signed up for camp
and are on the camp honor roll.
They are: Charles Hearns, Donald
McGinniss, Frederick Tullar, Sal
vatore Fiore, Jack Carey, Chris
Rieley, Roger Rose, Ralph Capuano,
Russell Hensel, Ernest Hallenborg,
Richard Gelgud, Louis johnson, AL
vim Daniels, Ernest Mayshaw
FRANKLIN Hackett, Peter Schatzki
Charles Stein, Jack Finlay, Thomas
Heating, Jerome Griner, Richard
Todd, Glen Creel, Robert Herr and
James Ahern. Scores of other boys
said that they were planning to go
to camp.
Members of the Camp Mataucha
SUcl14 "a CoCl1U A1LAUAC0s w AAA1oL1l a.
Dillane, Ralph L. Cooke, Arthur
Charpentier, j. William North, John
Regan, Charles Dickinson and Doug
las Benedict.
Those present included: Edward
Carlin, Lewis Judson, william
LOOMS, Earl Armstrong, Jack Carey
Salvatore Fiore, John Clarity,
James Walsh, Russell Niver, Donald
Salinaro, Roger Rose, Chris Rieley,
Dan Leary, Jack Leary, Peter Schat-
Xxi, Craig Bristol, Edward Pagan,
Mark Bowling, Paul Freedman,
Howard Rubin, Thomas Heating,
Charles Stein, Ralph Capuano, Sal
vatore Bosco, Bill Rice, Charles
Dickinson, jeff Smith, Fred Ches-
son, George Reichenbach, Bob Cob
en-, Don Traurig, James Ahern, Bob
Clark, Gordon Evans, Gerald Brown
Burton Cohen, Jerome Griner, Jay
Albert, Jack Jesseil, Franklin Hack
4 cit, Donald McGinniss, Marvin
Freedman, Alvin Daniels, Martin
Slomowitz, Fred Chase, Ben Coe.
Lem Bowen, Alan Dunphy, Charles
Dunpfy, Jack Finlay, Fred Tullar,
Peter Bowman, Edward Green,
Mark Doran, William Boucher
Fred Thornley,, Glen Creel, Bud As
pinall, Richard Gelgud, Charles
Judd, Bud Judd, Alan Ruff1n, VIII
liam Bormolini, Bud Jordan, Rus
sell Dewey.
Also Henry Rinaldi, Dick Skwir-
sky Morris Skwirsky, Alan Lich-
. enstein, ISM. Harold T. Brew. Bar
tow L. Heminway, Ray Ouimet, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Hallenborg and
family, Gordon Gentles, Herbert S
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin j. Mar
tin Mrs. Charles Pack, Billy Henry
Bob Wakeley, AL Regain, John Rog-
ers, Jack Piatt, Eddie Plat, Robert
Herr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
More Orders!

The Department of Labor at
Washington today announced the
award of government contracts to
two Waterbury firms.
The American Brass Co. is to
supply $51,904 worth of copper
nickel tubing for the Navy De-
partment.
The Chase Brass & Copper Co,
is to supply $2l ,460 worth of metal
bands for the War Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
MAYOR TO NAME
BOARD MEMBER

The vacancy on the board of
public welfare caused by the death
of Rev. DIR. John N. Lewis will be
filled by the appointment of either
Rev. Roger b. T. Anderson, rector
of Trinity church, or Rev. Samuel
A. Budde, vicar of Christ chapel,
it was reported today.
Mayor Vincent A. Scully will
make the appointment. He is ex-
pected to name either of the two
Protestant clergymen mentioned
above.
Father Anderson has been active
in many fields, is extremely pop
ular, and has been active in well
fare work. Rev. Mr.. Budde is pres
ident of the Waterbury Ministers
association and was associated
closely with DIR. Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Compensation Agreements

Jack Pestritto was today award
ed compensation of $500 in full
settlement of a claim he had
against tho Manhattan FireprOf-
ing Co. by Compensation Com
pensation James M. Lynch.
Pestritto suffered an injured
left knee and was paid cOmpen-
sation from Aug. 81, 1889 to Dec.
II, 1889. On March 4th of this
year he made further claim for
compensation with the result that
the full settlement for 5000 was
made.
James Morgan of 119 Central
Avenue was allowed COmpen-
satiOn amounting to $19.66 a week
against the American Brass Co.
He suffered a compressed frac-
ture of the first lumbar verte-
brae. Payments are to start as of
April 7th and last during incapa-
city.
John Mo-umphy Of Southbury
was awarded $11.55 a week against
the HOusatonic Farms Inc. He
suffered a bruised left chest. Pay
ments are to start as of March
18th and last during incapacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
"PrisOner" Released

A bird dog, found on South
Main street this morning by
Officer Alec Fosbender, was re-
leased shortly before 10 o'clock
today after spending the inter-
vening hours at police head
quarters.
The dog provided the cell
block residents with a rare con-
cert as police tried to locate the
owner. A call from a Berkely
avenue resident, who claimed
ownership of the dog, finally
resulted in his release, and he
left headquarters without an
escort,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Sacred Heart High

Patricia Casey, of Sacred Heart
high school, was announced as
winner of the first prize of SIS
in the sh-American Social
clubs annual essay contest at a
meeting of the club last night.
Second prize went to Eleanor
O'Rourke, of Sacred Heart high
school, and third prize to Anna
MCGOWAN, of Sacred Heart high
school. Honorable mention was
given Lucy nj. Ryan, of Water
bury Catholic high school; Har-
old F. Murphy, of Leavenworth
high school; Irene Lynch, Of Sa-
cred Heart high school; and Ma
rie Joyce, of Sacred Heart high
school.
DIR. John Frenzy was chairman
of the essay contest committee.
Assisting him were John Griffin
Snd Michael Doyle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Hunting for Youths

A statewide hunt for John
Russell, 1c, and Lawrence Mar
tel, IT, two youths who escaped
from tn, Junior Republic at
Litchfield early this morning was
being conducted today.
Police headquarters here re-
ceived teletype message to be on
the lookout for the escaped boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Hurray! Circus Coming
To 7o1v1 for Weeks Visit
Jimmy, Legless Swimmer, Frank Bring EN-
Back Alive" Bucks Collection of Animals,
Clowns, m Everything at Armory Next Week.

and they guarantee a million
laughs. Reservations are being
made 1T the headquarters on
Grand street for Monday nights
opening performance as we'll as
others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

mems Republican club at The
Elton Monday night.
Officers to be installed are:
Ruth J'Anthony, president; Mrs.
Aurore Dorval. vice-president;
Mrs. Lura DuttOn, secretary;
Mrs. Joseph Reiner, recording
secretary; Mrs. Edward Wells,
treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
REV. DONALD KNOX
LOURDES SPEAKER

Rev. Donald Knox of the Vim
centian Order will preach at all the
masses tomorrow at the Church of
Our Lady of Lourdes and at the
opening of the Novena tomorrow
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
G. O. P. Women

Miss Katherine Byrne, vice.
chairman of the Republican
state central committee, will be
the principal speaker at The in
stallatiOn exercises Of the W0-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

dcuar angle fly pilot before dropping heavy
directly ship.
Light and medium glide
siderable distance with strafng machine
ting, release lighter bombs
Torpedo plane az becomes vulnerable 1t hops
close to target before releasing undersung torpedo.
Note that all attacking planes must fly well within effective
Of ships antiacaft machine before gaining bombing
ton. This plus mobility armor, ships defense
available
ship (a) smoke and (b) defending planes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

By Service
The question most experts want answered first when the
haze of fire and conflicting reports clears the Ska
gerrak not who the battle but what happened when
plane met battleship
The diagram shows experts paneshp
battles
principal types Of air attack
taneous medium bombers dpoyed
for maximum fly limit Of anaicraft
load biggest
altitude power perpen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

Banned for is years, Eugene
O'Neills Desire Under the Elms"
was recently produced in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
YOUNG COP. IN
STATE SESSION
Resolutions Adopted on
Minor Court Judgeships;
Local Delegates Present

New Haven, Conn, April 13-(UP)
Resolutions Of the Connecticut
Young Republicans today favored
gubernatorial appointment of minor
court judges and opposed the COM
pulsory automobile inspections which
were resumed las week afer lapse
Of a year. '
The organization, holding its
annual state convention, will hear
Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin and
Lieut. Gov. James l.. Conaughy,
at its annual banquet tonight.
Opposition formed to the method
Of nominating state officers in
executive session. A resolution was
offered that the elections be made
from the floor instead of presenting
"cut and dried" slate to the dele
gates.
L. Richard Belden, West Hart
ford, appeared to have no opposi-
ton for reelection as president. The
new officers will be installed Sum-
day.
Waterbury delegates were among
the hundreds from all parts Of the
state converging on New Haven to-
day for the fifth annual conven-
ton of the Connecticut Young Re-
publicans. The main business ses-
sion of the convention will open at
2 o'clock this afternoon.
Town Chairman j. Warren Upson
and Attorney Harry Krasow of this
city were in New Haven last night
for a meeting of the resolutions
committee.
The Young Mems Republican Club
of this city will have "a delegates
and "a alternates at the convention
Another delegation from this city
will represent the Young Mems Ital-
ian Republican Club.
State Treasurer Joseph Talbot of
Naugatuck will be the POSTMASTER
at the convention dinner at The
Taft tonight. Many prominent G. o.
P. figures will be among the speak
ers.
Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr. will
be permanent chairman of the con-
vention.
Evening star., 1940-04-06
kenwood Cherry Blossoms
Expected by April IA

Japanese cherry blossoms In Ken
wood, Md, are expected to be out
by Sunday, April "A, according to
Donal L. Chamberlin, vice president
of the Kennedy Chamberlin De-
velopment Co., sponsors Of the
fourth annual Kenwood Cherry Bios
som Photographic Contest for am
ateur photographers in the Metro
politan Area.
Fifteen cash awards are offered
to contestants. Judges for the con-
test are: Commissioner Hazen; E. j.
Boothby, president of the Kenwood
Citizens Association; Burrell Marsh
president of the Bethesda Chamber
Of Commerce; B. A. Hewins, man.
ager of Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc.
Evening star., 1940-04-06
and Earl Heap, picture editor Of
The Star,

and Earl Heap, picture editor Of
The Star.
Mr.. Chamberlin said that his firm
and the Bethesda Chamber of Com
merce will sponsor q cherry blossom
festival in Kenwood. It will be held
at $3.50 in the afternoon Of either
April 13 or 20, depending upon when
the blossoms are at their best. Miss
Anne HagneT, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Hagner, of Bethesda,
has been named festival queen. She
will be crowned in ceremonies by
Gov. Herbert O'Conor, Of Maryland.
President Roosevelt was invited to
attend the festival but declined,
stating that he and Mrs. Roosevelt
would visit Kenwood in cherry
blossom time as they had done in
the past.