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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
WATERBURIANS ATT AMERICAN COMMON

M. c. Sienski and Maron E. Sienski of 37 State street, this city, visited the New York Worlds Fair Sunday and were among the hun- dreds who registered at the Ameri- can Common. The Common, which occupies the site of last years Soviet Pavilion, is the gift of Sears, Roe buck and Go. to the l940 Fair. Just as the Green in an old New England village provided a meeting place for the townsfolk, the Common is now a gathering spot for Americans of all nationalities.
 Each day, without charge, a diff ferent nationality group shows the contributions it has made to our American culture, with concert pro- grams in the Commons great open air theater and folk dancing on the Green" Sunday evening there was colorful program conducted by Hungarian citizens of the U. S., and a large audience enjoyed their dis tinctive presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09

that hangs over from his early youth.
 Today he'd as soon argue as eat. At the end of a meal, Willkie is likely to have no notion of what he ate because he was carried away in argument during the dinner. This may explain his decided preference for plain food.
 Being but one of six children of busy parents and growing up in an informal town, 1t was natural that Wen should not become over con- scious of his dress. He was usually immediately clean, but seldom neat. The continuation to the present of these characteristics is the bane of his wife's existence.
 His appearance is not entirely un- conscious, however, for he candidly admits that 'in my business it's an asset to look like an Indiana farm CT"
 Many of the Willkie neighbors like to remember young Wen as the local bad boy" Exploits he certain ly did have, as the time he lowered himself by his suspenders from the roof of the Elwood gas tank tc paint his class numerals on it. But boiSterous youth have become eX- most of the stories of his wild and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09

Rabbi Isaiah Karlinsky, New York city; Rabbi Chaim F. Epstein, St. Louis. Mo; Rabbi Ephraim Epstein, Rbabi Eliezer R. Mushkin, and Rab- bi Saul Silber, all of Chicago; Rab- bi Aaron M Ashinsky, Pittsburgh: Rabbi I. M. Charlap and Rabbi Sol omon Reichman. New York city; Rabbi oJseph Rosen. Passaic, N. J.; Rabbi Aaron D. Burack, Brooklyn: Rabbi Judah I. dickson. New oYrk city; Rabbi Judah L. Forer. Holyoke, Mass: Rabbi Ephraim Pelcowitz Bridgeport. Conn: Dr. Jacob H0ff- man. New York. former Chief Rabbi of Frankfurt Am-Main: Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf. Waterbury, Conn: Rabbi Nacbman H. Ebin Brooklyn: and Rabbi Ephraim Yolles. Philadelphia.
 The Mizrachi Organization oi America, which aims to build the Jewish National Homeland in Paies. tine on religious lines, ig also de- voted to the promotion of orthodos Judaismt in the United States and Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
FIRST CAMPING PERIOD CLOSES
New Contingent of Young. sters to Leave Tomorrow
 for Y.M.C.A. Camp

The first period of camping at the Y. M. 0. A. camp at Smiths pond, Watertown, comes to an end to- night, and tomorrow 8 new contin- gent of boys will arrive to spend two weeks in the out-of-doors, enjoying the varied program that is offered by Camp Director Calvin J. Martin and his aides. Assistant Camp Di- rector Ralph L. Cook has been work ing busily making arrangements for the new group of campers.
 The staff of counSellors at the camp has been recently augmented by two new arrivals. Robert J. Wat son, who was on the camp staff in 1936, has returned to become sen- for counsellor. He is a graduate of Fordham University, and teacher at the Alexander Hamilton High school in Elmford, N. r., as well as track coach there. The other addi- ton to the staff is Robert Nichols of Waterbury, who will work with the younger boys.
 The featured event of yesterday afternoon was a sham battle be- tween the odd tents and the evei1s, generalled by William North and Joseph Nolan. When the smoke cleared away, 1t was dicerned that the holocaust had resulted in a tie score of 28-28. In the evening a general campfire was held, and Arr thus Charpentier told the story of Sherlock Holmes.
 A group of six boys from the n1id- dler camp left yesterday for a so- journ of two days and two nights at Lake Candlewood, under the leadership of Robert Stockton and Joseph Millerick. They will return to Smiths pond Wednesday, and a new group will set out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09

Ben Piatt foreman of our press room, will not be hack on the job until Monday July 22. Dan Sulii- van home from successful fishing trip in Flagstaff Maine Mrs. Abraham Mott of South Elm Street underwent the surgeons blade for major operation at a Middletown hospital yesterday. Lieutenant Ernie Pakul has acquired deep coat of tan certain Lawlor Street is responsible. . Bob Sibold gave Bristol gals demonstration of his terpischorean ab ity at Lake Compounce Sunday night where Raymond Scott's ork drew a very small crowd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
MASTER BARRIERS
 MEETING TONIGHT

Several officers of the state as- sociation will speak at a meeting of the Waterbury Master Barber association tonight at o'clock in Garden hall. East Main street Special flag exercises will be held after the meeting.
 President John Cartellano. of Hartford; secretary. Richard Cas- cino. of New Britain. and State Barber Comsr. Joseph Camilleri. of Hartford. will discuss legislation and the state convention to be held in Hartford.
 The local unit has formed a s0ft- ball team and games may be secured by communicating with Albert schiavone. 3ii East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
COUNCIL DIRECTS
 CHURCH SCHOOLS

Three of the local church vaea-
 ton schools opened yesterday morn. ing for the season, under the siipers vision of Mrs. percival Q. Dixon. They are ct the West Side Hill Methodist church. the Hlrgt Sap. tist church, and the Pearl street community house. Several other schools ill Waterbury and the vlS elnlly wilI be opened ln fAe near future, ail es them under tlae np0i,s foEzhip Qf the WateShuFy Council
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
FEDERONIS HOME
 ON NAVAL LEAVE

Charles William Federonis, ap- prentice seaman, U. s. Navy, son oi MT. and Mrs. John Federonis of g Pond street, Naugatuck. has re-. turned home from the U. s. naval training station at Newport, R. l.. for 8 brief visit with his parents. He has been stationed at Newport for two months, receiving instruc- ton in the fundamentals of naval education prior to being assigned to one of the Navy trade schools or to one of the newly constructed ves- sels of the U. s. fleet. Federonis enlisted in the Navy through the local recruiting ofiice.
 Nearly 350Oo0 natives are now employed in gold mines in the Rand district of South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
John Wesley Davis, one of the brightest coll

John Wesley Davis one of the brightest colored youngsters in the North End is the proud possessor of a brand new bicycle Although the bike is heavier than himself he rides it almost fast Reggie McNamara could push his wheel in his palmest days He makes N Main and sometimes Hill Street high. When asked if the bike was his John replied with sly wink, "Not qute' He intimated though, that it would be after few more payments. The lad when not attending Bishop Street school head errand boy and general all around at Rielly and Burns Drug Store. He plans to open drug store of his in the North End when his school days are over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
Well-knOWn here.

Well-known here The death of Michael F. Con- way in Hartford last week was frequently commented upon here in Waterbury where the deceased known and where he had often visited in years gone by. Mr. Conway of the besknown and often referred to the foremost dancing master in this state and per haps all New England It is estimated that the number of pupils he gave instructions to in his lifetime was at least 2,500. His experience started when square dances the rage, with occasional two-sep and waltz. He kept pace with the times, too, and was s s o e a Wa out in 1914 His proficiency in the Irish jig also made him prime favorite at many gatherings, but it was and retained down through the years. He was 82 years old when he died last week at the home of his daughter Mrs. Michael A. Connor, wife of the State Motor Vehicle Commissioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
PhilatelicallY speaking.

PhlatelicaIIy speaking. .. Cape of Good Hope "trianges" of the current features of the stamp exhibit at the Worlds Far drawing the attention of phatelsts and of others who have but passing inter- est in this great hobby These Good Hope "trangles" were issued back In 1853 by the British government The reason they triangular in form was SO that native postal clerks in the Cape Of Good Hope could tell (wen they couldn't read the address or addressee) that the letters intended for foreign countries Common square stamps were used for "lneamlng" delivery. The collection Is that of Henry A. Meyer of Evansville Ind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
FIRST WORKED
 AT HOUSE MOVING


 FIRST WORKED
 AT HOUSE MOVING
 Wen got his first job when he was II. He went to work with his older brother Ed, carting the small abandoned houses of Elwood's mi- grant factory workers out to the surrounding farms and selling them i to new farmers. Tn this varied atmosphere-some work, some play, and always read- ing and keen discussion-blue-eyed, exuberant Wen Willkie grew up. He did not spend his entire youth in Elwood, for his father travelled ex- tensively, both as a circuit judge and as superintendent of schools at Fort Wayne. But Elwood was Wen's principal home, until when he was IS, he went to join his elder broth CTS at the University of Indiana.
 There the mold for the future Republican presidential candidate was even more clearly cast. There, too, he met his future wife, al- though at the time he didn't know it.
 NEXT: The college "Radical.n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
JULY BARGAINS
l sY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Here's to July and its bargains,
 Reductions on seersuckers and sheets, Kitchen towels and tablecloths,
 Highbau glasses and veranda seats The columns are simply staggering,
 Everything from hat to a hoe, Read each item carefully
 You're bound to need something, you know Here's to July and its bargains,
 Summer dresses both short and long, Play suits sailor suits, bathing suits,
 All of them going for song Also shoes and hose and haberdashery
 Gloves hats and kitchenware, Come to the sales in July time
 For the many many bargains there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09

Second of six stories on the life of Wendell Willkie, the small town Hoosier who grew up to become a Republican presiden- tial nominee.
 BY TOM WOLF
 (NEA Service Staff Correspondent)
 The Elwood, Ind, of 1892 into which Wendell Willkie was born was a living laboratory of social and economic maladjustment. It was the perfect place for sensitime, inquis- itive, young boy to acquire deep seated social conscience.
 Once typical sleepy country town, in the heart of the corn belt, Elwood became a magnet for ir1- dustry with the discovery of its natural gas supply. So profuse was the supply at one time that 1t was found more economical to leave street lights burning all day than to hire men to extinguish and light them.
 But by the time that Wen Will kie was boy, the gas supply had all but been exhausted. Much of the industry which had rushed to 1t deserted Elwood, leaving behind many of the migrant laborers 1t had imported.
 In this maladjusted town the Willkies were comparatively we'll to-do citizens. Herman Willkie had made money in real estate during the boom days, though he lost much of it in the Panic of 1893. He had built three-story, green frame house not far from the town high school.
 LIBRARY PRIDE
 OF WILLKIE HOME
 To many citizens of Eljwood, the most impressive aspects of the Will kie home were the stained glass windows or the huge, cheery, six foot living room fireplace. To the Willkies themselves, the pride and joy of their home was 6700 vol- tune library.
 The late Herman and Henrietta Willkie both were lawyers. (Mrs. Willkie was the first woman ever admitted to the Indiana bar) They read extensively, and encouraged their children to do likewise.
 It was here that young Wen &C., quired his ravenous appetite for reading-which today is his one hobby. Even at his office books lit- ter every available inch of space.
 In both books and movies his weakness is thrillers. In addition, he manages to read every week couple of non-fiction books of every shade of political coloration. Be- cause books have given Willkie a sympathetic understanding of many problems. his friends include radical and reactionary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09

Under the CAA Civilian Pilot Training program, more than 100,- 900 hours, or approximately 7000,- 900 miles, were flown before 8 fatal accident occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
RY RILL GARRIGus

A citizen and taxpayer of South bury advises this column that 9 grave marked Captain Lemuel Blackman" and located in South Britain cemetery does not have 3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
WOULD JUST AS SOON ARGIJE AS EAT

At the Willkie- dinner table in Elwood, the conversation often turned to the issues raised by new books for the day. In ensuing argu- ments young Wen needed all his wits to keep up with the keen, searching minds of his law-trained parents.
 Argument is another Willkie love
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09

flag on 1t. A che k-up on our roster of the soldier dead as comp il d from town rec ords lists no such veteran, and yet there's the rating.
 Does anybody know the rec ord of Captain Blacknian? Was H.~' an@kAa~a eva
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
AnsrOers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers te test questions printed on page c. 1. Two. q. No. s. Theodore Roosevelt (. BeEing. s. Chilean. (. The Federal Bureau ef In. yesiissiIon. [. Alaska, Biawali, PHeFte Rico, 0uaM, American 6a- inaa, Panama Canal Zone, the Virgin Islands ef ibs q. 6. end Wake ama hIias. Way lElaD1h 2. nnssls, DsnnaaFh, an6 Rss. sia. q. Poet e. 60 nerihsi @ flslIls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-09
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-06

, he believed that none q the con-
panles have = ilxcd price. but that
they bid according 20 the appropFt-
alton set w In the BUDGET. Re
pointed out that IN one city % this
state the IRE department paid Sa.-
200 while another city paid ee.i00
for exactly the same type Of IRE
apparatus put cut BY the same
company,
IF only 5000 were appropriated
In the budget" said Commissioner
John Brodie. I'VE probably would
have received bits within that fig-
ure, The implication is that we've
been paying too much In the past"
we might buy the parts seper-
ately and assemble the yourselves,
and save money" said Commission
er Shea.
I'm convinced that the way 10
get decent bids" put in Chairman
Finton J, phelan us not 10 let the
bidders know how much we have
10 spend, Apparently 1t worked out
all right this time, but only be-
cause we rejected all bids and call
ed for new ones"
The bids two months ago were
rejected because some Of the trucks
offered failed to come up to the
standards required by the board,
New specifications were then drawn
up and the bidding reopened.
Other companies which submit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-06
Doris Truelove Gets
Many Gifts At Party
Thomaston Avenue Girl WEEDS John fiamel June ~;
Methodist Women Plan Outdoor Pcnics Tuesday
WATERVlLlE
Correspondent-Mrs. n, w. Henlon, Telephone 3.SAss

Catherine Lapman, Helen Canfield,
Mary oReiily, Helen Burns, Jayne
Truelove, Marjorie seery, Lois True
love, Pegi-Jeanne Smith, Lucy Mil
lerIck, Rose Truelove, Ellen Truelove,
eatrice Trueiove, Betty Harrison,
Mary Heffernan, Jennie Heffernan,
Julie Cavanangh, Eileen Cavanaugh,
Betty Drophy, Jane Greene, Mary
Broplly, Paula Kieniery, Mary
Cronin, Rita Sullivan, Maureen Sui
Ivan, Anna Koran, Doris Tucker,
Helen Box, Margaret 0unterman,
Frances dunterman, Eleanor Hy.
land, Kathleen Cooley, Gertrude
Phelan, Marion Phelan, Doris True
love and Mary dunterman.
Also, Mrs. Edward scadden, Mrs.
Joseph Mclaughlin, Mrs. George
Byrnes, Mrs. Bridget Lapman, MRS.
william Cink, Mrs. John Sonier, Mrs.
Ralph Bates, Mrs. Joseph Welton,
Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Mrs. Ida Rich.
ardson, Mrs. Bessie Truelove, Mrs.
Terrence Mulhall, Mrs. Dennis Nc
Grath, Mrs. Frank seery, Mrs. Will
liam Nolan, Mrs. william Calvin,
Mrs. Russell Trmuelove, Mrs. Albert
Post, Mrs. william Smith, Mrs. Eta
Allen, Mrs. Doris Brown. Mrs. James
Truelove, Mrs. Irene Murphy, Mrs
Mary Heffernan, Mrs. Harry Sizer,
Mrs. Harry Truelovc, Mrs. Al Cooley,
Mrs. Robert Fox, Mrs. Edward Cav
anaugh, Mrs. Thomas Lynch, Mrs.
James Brophy. Mrs. Thomas True
love, Mrs. r. Gilhespy, Mrs. e. Bar
low, Mrs. Frank Bergen, Mrs. Joseph
skerrett, Mrs. Andrew O'Leary, Mrs.
Daniel Sullivan, Mrs. James Kelly,
Mrs. Mary Koran, Mrs. Fred True
love, Mrs. Raymond Walsh, Mrs.
Harry Stevens, Mrs. Charles VIII
liams, Mrs. william Dunlavey, Mrs.
James McAree, Mrs. David Lapman,
Mrs. Joseph Shea, Mrs. John M.
Carew, Mrs. Francis Orintas, Mrs.
John Chauvei, Mrs. l.. Plourde, MRS.
James Pigeon, Mrs. Francis Whelan,
Mrs. Mary Toner, Mrs. w. McDon.
ough, Mrs. Edward Gagain, Mrs. Jo-
seph Gunterman. Mrs. Catherine
NOVEL;, Mrs. william Rooney, Mrs.
Thomas Buckley, Mrs. George Cog
gin, Mrs. Edmund Vangoline, Mrs.
John Hamel, Mrs. l.. lotto, Mrs.
Julia Raymo, MRS. Roland Hamel,
Mrs. william Hamel, Mrs. James
Phelan,. Mrs. Patrick Shea, Mrs. Rob-,
ert Cosgriff, Mrs. Albert Gass and
Mrs. George Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-06
ID. OF |. GROUP in
BENEFIT PROGRAM
Minstrel Show to Be Pre-.
scented at Washington
Park Community Club

The washington Park Community
club will present the Daughters OF
Isabella minstrel and dance tomor-
row night ct the Community House
with the proceeds OF the affair to
be used for the clubs annual Fourth
Of July celebration.
One Of the features OF the show
will be q double quartet known as
the "Ayotte Auxiliary" consisting OF
Mrs. Lydia Ayotte, pianist and
daughters Ethel and Blanche, Mrs.
Anna Duffy and daughters Helen
and Hazel, Mrs, Mary Kuster and
daughter, Rosemary, and Bobby
Ayotte, daughter OF william Ayotte.
Other soioists to DO heard on the
program include: Miss fnez Kelly,
Mrs. Evelyn Dzick, Mrs, Catherine
Johnson, Mary Bedore, Mrs. Aurora
Baril, Mrs. Irene Luclan and several
other we'll known entertainers. Pat
rick Wallace Is director OF the show
and music will be furnished BY
Ambrose Egan.
The club has voted 10 do away
with fireworks this year but an all
day program for independence day
will be held for the children Of the
Hill section,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-06
STATE PLACES
4,OSs YOUTHS
Increase In Number Of
Positions Filled Greater
Then In 1899

Hartford, Conn, June o.--Jobs
were found for f,o03 youth ap.
plicanls during the FIRST quarter Of
1910 BY the Connecticut State En-.
ployment Service compared to $3.50
during the same period In 1889,
State Labor Commissioner Cornelius
J. Danaher announced today. The
increase In placements was made
despite the fact that there were
fewer registrations and renewals
during the 1890 period. In January,
February and March 1899, registra-
tions and enewals were o,ie6 while
In the same three months this year,
the total was e,00l.
During both periods, about SO
per cent Of the applicants were
males.
on April /, 1888. there we're 2s,-
27i youths registered as Job ap-
plicants and on April /, this year,
the total was 2i,34i.
Nineteen per cent OF the youths
who registered during the first quar-
ter Of 1899 were recent students
while % per cent fell In this cate
CORY during the same period In 1910.
Youths with work experience not
related to their education, training
and general background made up
IL per cent Of the total In 1899 and
il per cent In 1910. Youths with
some related experience, but not suf-
flcient 10 warrant specific classifica-
ton, comprised rs per cent Of the
youth registrations during the three
month period In 1899 compared 10
81 per cent In i040.
During this years quarter, 80 per
cent OF the registrants had enough
work experience TO compete with
adults and this same classification
was A per cent In the 1880 quarter.
During the 1910 quarter, there was
q 40 per cent increase OF placements
In tho manufacturing field and an
increase Of 80 percent In the domes-
tic field. The placements In 1910, by
occupations, showed an increase In
skilled and semi.skilled workers and
outside sales-persons. A decrease
was noted In the heavy unskilled
and service occupations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-06
MAYOR SPELLACY
WORLD FAIR HOST
Entertains Sixty School
Children OF Hartford;
Teachers, Nuns Attend

Worlds Fair, N. Y, June 6-virtue
may be Its own reward, but sixty
school children from Hartford, Conn.,,
who visited the fair Tuesday as
guests OF Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy,
will testify that 1t pays double divi-
dends.
Selected from the public and
parochial schools Of Hartford, In
junior high and high school grades,
for general excellence In both schol-
arship and citizenship, the group In
cluded 80 boys and 30 girls. between
the ages Of 10 and 10. Under the su.
pervision Of Associate Superintend-
ent OF Schools Major Louis II.
Stanley, they travelled In specially
chartered buses to the fair grounds,
arriving at the I. r. T.-B. M. T.
ramp at 1890 p. m. In addition to
Major Stanley, two teachers, O nurse
and six nuns accompanied the group.
The full mornings ride was scarce
ly visible In shining faces which en-
deavored to hide obvious excitement
under q semblance Of ilonchalance.
A full days program was prepared
for Mayor spellacy's guests.
Included In the itinerary were o
tour OF the grounds In intramural
BUSES; luncheon at Child's restau-
rant: visits to Eastman Kodak build
ing; the New England exhibits:
Magma Charta hall In the British
pavilion: the show, Railroads on
Parade; supper at Toffenetti's: the
American Telephone and Telegraph
exhibit. The group left the grounds
for the return trip at $50 p. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-06
CITY PURCHASES
new FIRE AUTO
Commissioners "Amazed''
at Reduction in Bids
Within Two Months

The Board Of Fire Commissioners
yesterday purchased q new 750-ga,-
lon pumper from the Peter Pirsch
Company, OF Kenosha, Wis. after
individual commissioners expressed
ama1ement that all bids were lower
than two months ago, and Commits
sioenr Archibald Phillips said the
board stuck out Its neck" by max
ing public the amount OF the APP
preparation for q piece Of Appara-
tus.
Prom q business standpoint"
said Mr.. Phillips, II cannot UNDER
stand how the irsch Company could
submit q bid Of $6,794 for q truck
with q cab, when its previous bid
had been $500 without q cab"
Commissioner Patrick Shea said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-06

Waterville, June 6-Miss Doris y
Truelove Of 1884 Thomaston avenue,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Truelove, whose marriage to John r.
Hamei, of 254 Circular avenue, son
of MIR. and Mrs. John Hamel, Will
take place June 20th, at 8 q. m. at
ct, Michael's church, was guest ut
O shower Monday evening. given by
Mrs. Russell Truelove, Mrs. Edward
Cavanaugh, Mrs. Thomas T'ruelove,
Miss Lois Truelove, Miss Julie True.
love, Mrs. J. Pigeon and Mrs. Edward
Gagain, In ST. Michaels parish hail.
Miss Truelove received many beau.
tlful gifts, and during the evening
O luncheon was served. The tables
were decorated In q pink and white
color scheme. There were also bou-
quets OF cut flowers.
Those present were: the Misses
Shirley Truelove, Marilyn Truelove.
Louise williams, Margaret Lapman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-06
LIGHTNING KILLS
cows IN WATETOWN

WATERFOWL, June SHINE cut a
q heard az eleven cows were killed
when struck BY lightning ca TIE
ted bids for the pumper bought yes-
terday weres
Sealano Corporation. ward Ia
France Company. Mack Truck Com
pany and Maxim Company.