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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
CATHOLIC GROUPS
ELECT LOCAL DUO
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Vol.
schlager Named Presi-
dents in Merider

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wollsclager
OF this city were honorcd at the
SD annual convention of the Con-
necticut branch of the Catholic
Women's Union Saturday and Sum
Central Verein Of America and the
day in Meriden. The former was
elected president Of the former
group and the latter president Of
the union which was holding Its
l4th annual convention.
Other officers Of the verein, all
reelected, are: First vice-president,
John G. Frank Of New Britain; sec
rotary, Edward F. Lemke Of Mriden;
treasurer, George H. Koehm Of
Bridgeport, and spiritual adviser,
Rev. Anthony M. Hatcher, pastor Of
st. Mary's church In Meriden.
Other officers elected by the wom-
ern's union were: First vice-presi-
dent, Miss Adelaide Piechocki OF
Meriden; recording and correspond
ing secretary, Miss Mary Utten-
weller of Hartford; financial secre-
tary, Mrs. Dora Uttenweiler Of
Hartford; treasurer, Mrs. Agnes
Thied of Wallingford; historian,
Mrs. Anna Stigler Of Meriden, and
spiritual adviser, Rev. John A. Hell
Ter Of New Haven.
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colored be established at state ex.
pense at the University Of Connec-
ticut.
8. That heavier penalties be fixet
for cases Of discrimination against
Negroes.
The league suggested that Its let
ter be placed before the new state
commission to study the Problems
of Negro Employment, which helc
It's first meeting today.
The letter follows:
Labor's Non-Partisan League Of
Connecticut is vitality interested in
the problems Of employment for
all sections Of the population, and
since there Is discrimination
against our colored brothers, In the
problems Of employment for Me-
groes In Connecticut. We there
fore take this opportunity to put
before you for consideration three
suggestions.
/. The State ought to set an ex-
ample through agencies with which
1t deals, Of representation Of all
races. Therefore, may we urge that
your commissioner work actively for
a change In the law with regard To
public utilities. We urge that where
utilities are concerned the state en-.
act a provision to the effect that at
least 2 per cent Of those employed
by utilities holding franchise, be
from the colored race. This we feel
will help to end discrimination
against Negroes on the jobs avail
able In the public utilities.
2. There are now no Negroes IN
Connecticut State University, we
are told. In order to train young
people of the Negro race for right
full place in the community and in
dustry, we urge that five scholar
ships be provided at state expense
for Negro young people at Connects
cut State University. We further
ask that equal opportunities In the
trade schools be given Negro youth
to the end that they may have the
opportunity to get Jobs In industry
which are rightfully due them.
8. Finally, we ask that the stat
ute on discrimination be changed SO
that a minimum penalty Of 500 for
violations be set for offenders. This,
we feel, will help to clear the air
Of discriminatory practices which re-
suit in Job discrimination against
our colored people.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
MEETING ARRANGED
BY MOTHERS CLUB

An important meeting IT the Wa
terbury Chapter, Mothers club for
the Prevention Of War, will be held
tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the
Colonial Room Of the Hotel Elton.
At this important session plans will
be discussed for the big public mass
meeting scheduled to be held In the
auditorium Of the Wildly high school,
June 2lst has been chosen as the
tentative date for the meeting. Sew
eral prominent speakers win address
the gathering on subjects urging
the United States to continue its ma
tional defense program, but to COM
bat all propaganda and activities
that are likely to involve the United
States In actual hostilities.
The chapter here has taken q de-
termined stand against any plan to
send another A. Z. r to Europe to
fight for the Allies.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

Miss Rena Joyce Weller, daugh-
ter Of Rev. and Mrs. S. w. Weller
Of 81 Pearl street, was the young
est. member. Of the. graduating
class Of Teachers College of Con-
necticut, June 6. She specialized
In the elementary teaching field.
She is 10 years Of age and was
born in Bridgeport.
Miss Weller spent her freshman
and sophomore years at whitman
tic State Teachers College. There
she was a member Of the College
Chorus, secretary treasurer Of the
Women's A. A., and captain Of the
class basketball team.
Her junior and senior years were
spent in New Britain where she
was chairman OF the commence
ment baccalaeurate service, MEM
Der Of the Women's Glee Club,
secretary treasurer Of the Visual
Education Club, member Of the
Women's A. A. and captain of the
class sOftball and volley ball
teams.
She was an honor graduate Of
New Bedford High school in 1896.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
PONY COLLAPSES,
INQUIRY STARTED
Three Others Molested By
Children Striking Them
With Stones

A pony owned by local dairy
collapsed from exhaustion early last
night on Willow street, while humane
society officials were conducting an
investigation Of alleged maltreat.
ment OF three other ponies on Divis-
Ion street yesterday.
The pony which collapsed on Will
low street near Pine street was APP
parently overcome by the humidity,
while the other three ponies were
being molested by children who were
striking them with stones.
Police headquarters were notified
that the Willow street pony was be-
ing rehitched to the wagon after
he collapsed. Police then stepped in
and ordered the animal to be led
away to a stable.
The Division street ponies, owned
by New Britain man, were tied to
a hitching post on Division street
and were left out during the heavy
downpour. This fact was also cause
Of complaints to authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

New Zealand to attend :ne wedding
"Cobber'-Australian for Pal
was Edgar James Kahn, six feet
tall, weighing 1872 pounds, and had
a face that seemed 10 have been
carved out Of granite. But his eyes
were smiling. He was a famous rug
by football player.
Kahn had been shot down twice
both times In flames. He showed
an aptitude for handling pursuit
planes and at the outbreak of war
was attached to the r. A. F. adj
vanced air stirling force, flying
Hurricane planes. He made a patrol
flight alone on March 2, sporting
seven German Heinkel bombers and
diving for them.
Two German Messerschmitts
joined In the battle.
MY machine caught a terrific
smack" he said later. lone cannon
shell blew off part Of the wing tip
But got in a hurst Of fire and
saw one MesSehschmitt 60 down
The other Messerschmitt fired and
hit my engine, which stopped.
was well over Germany. started
to glide back toward France. Then
my motor caught fire and I took
my parachute and managed to
land few miles behind the Mag
mot line"
On March 20, accompanied by
two other planes, Kahn attacked
nine Messerschmitts and shot two
down In flames.
Then my own fadeout came
quickly" he said.
my cockpit covering was blown
off. Flames and hot oil came from
my engine. passed out. When I
came to I was In a steep dive and
my face war being burned. 7 bailed
out and came down In no mans
land, with bullet wound In my
hand"
Kahn was born in wellington, N.
e., and held the distinguished fly
Ing cross. He carried jade image
of Moari God on all his flights.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
QUA. CAMPAIGN
FORMALLY OPENS

Many from Waterbury were
among the several thousand who
gathered at aHrtford yesterday aft
ernoon for the official opening of
the diocesan drive for funds or the
Catholic university of America,
Washington, d. G.
Contributions for the fund will be
sought In every city and town in
the state. The campaign has the
warm endorsement Of Most Rev.
Maurice r. McAuliffe, Bishop Of
Hartford.
Rev. DR.. Eugene p. Cryne Is chair
man OF the drive committee for the
Waterbury zone, with rev. Francis
M. O'Sliea assisting.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
CHARLES SHADES
WILL PROBATED
Grand Daughter Gets Leg.
acy With "God's Bless
ing" Wife Named

An unusual will was left by the
late Charles L. Slade, well-known
local resident. 1t provides that his
wife shall take from the residuary
estate whatever money she believes
necessary for her needs, with the
rest going to grand daughter.
A bequest Of 500 is left to a son,
Frank j. Slade. The rest Is lef to
Mr.. SHADES widow, with the proviso
that she take whatever Is necessary
for her personal needs" Whatever
remains Is to 60 to the grand
daughter, George L. Slade, the will
written by Mr.. Slade himself, stat
Ing that the bequest is. made with
Gods blessing"
Mr.. Slade, who retired from busi-
ness some years ago, was familiar
figure In city court, often attending
the daily sessions. He prepared the
will Sept. II, 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
BRIDGE DAMAGED
BYBLAZESUNDAY
Prospect Road Gas Station
Burns to Ground; Boys
With Matches Blamed

Boys playing with matches were
blamed by the fire marshal's Office
for fire which RACED an unoccupied
gasoline station at Hamilton avenue
and Prospect road Saturday night.
The gasoline station was partially
destroyed several months ago by a
fire, and was the scene Of still an
other blaze befare Saturdays flames
finished the building.
The Baldwin street bridge near
Bridge street was damaged by fire
early yesterday morning. The blaze,
which burned several slaves was
caused by a cigaret butt.
Fire In pile of rags on a plat
form in the read of 20 Bishop street
was extinguished by the fire depart
ment late Sunday night. Brush fires
Sunday were put on the property
ownedby the scovill Mfg. Co off
Pennington avenue and on the land
belonging to the Chase Co. on Chest
nut IT'LL.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
Labor League Fights
Racial Discrimination
Non-Partisan Organization Demands Recognition
of Colored Race - Seeks Scholarships in
State University-Penalties Recommended.

Labor's Non-Partisan League OF
Connecticut today proposed to GOV.
Raymond E. Baldwin that more
stringent laws against discrimina-
ton against colored people be placed
on the statute books. The league
suggested:
/. That public utilities be re-
quired to have at least 2 per cent
Of all employees be colored.
O.. That five scholarships for the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
IRAPE CHARGES
(! ARE Preferred
Waterbury and WATERFOWL
Men Held By Borough
Police Authorities

Especial TO The Dem0cratl
Naugatuck, June l0-Cases Of two
men, one from Waterbury, the other
from WATERFOWL, charged with rape.
were continued today in borough
court until Wednesday at the re-
quest Of Pros. Atty. Claremont I.
Tolles.
Bond was set by Judge Thomas
r. Neary at 5000 in each case.
Atty. Tolles, in requesting this bond,
said 1t was very Serious offense
and expressed the belief that If
convicted in superior court, the pair
will get near-maximum sentences.
The accused are: Alexander
Markevicz 26, of lat Greenwood
street. WATERFOWL, and James Blu
bulaS, %, of l89 Orange street, Wa
terbury. Both are said to be mar
ried.
They were arrested this morning
at 3:l5 by Patrolman Walter Lysie-
wicz. The alleged rape is said to
have taken place here last night,
with a local girl being the victim.
Atty. Tolles said DR.. Edwin Cur
ran treated the girl after the al
legged attack and said she would be
IN no condition TO testify for at
least "a hours.
1t was reported the girl was badly
beaten IN the attack.
This was another in a group of
arrests for sex offenses which have
been made here in the past few
weeks.
The attitude of the prosecuting
attorney and that of police indi-
Gated this was the most grave to
come to the attention of local off,
Gals in some time.
An official of the states attor-
neys Office is conducting an inves-
tigation in the matter also.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
NO HEAVY DAMAGE
HERE FROM RAIN

Superintendent Of Streets Herbert
Scott-Smith said today that dam
age resulting from last nights tor
rental downpour was not heavy
There were several washouts, the
most serious one occurring on Bank
street, near Meadow street.
The weatherman today predicted
light rain tonight and cloudy wealth
ar tomorrow. The temperature this
afternoon was So degrees, one Of the
lowest daytime readings In weeks.
More than two inches Of rain fell
during the heavy storm last night.
It came after several brief showers
during the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
Airplane Builders
Seeking Mechanics
Hartford Plants COmbing Waterbury With Fat Offers;
Shortage Of Skilled Labor Here Looms

chanics are coming from Hartford
airplane plants. AS an example Of
the anxiety of the airplane manu-
facturers to procure men one local
mechanic told q reporter for the
Democrat today that he had been
offered a Job in Hartford factory
and was ordered to report at once
along with two other local me-
chanics.
This was last Thursday. The man
in question, as well as the other two.
were told to bring their birth certi-
ficates along with them, but the
man In question was unable to re-
port with the other two because he
was having difficulty In getting his
birth certificate, there having been
some mistake In the recording Of
his birth.
When he did not show up with
his two friends he received notice
TO report for work this morning re-
CARELESS Of whether he had his birth
certificate, the company sewing his
services informing him that the "red
tape" involved In connection with
his birth certificate could be cleared
up later.
1t is only short time ago that
representatives of Canadian ammu-
milton concerns were reported In
Waterbury seeking to hire Water
bury mechanics for service In Cana
dian factories. Large pay was Of
fered, but most local machinists and
tool makers refused the Canadian
offers figuring that II they left jobs
they held that thejf Canadian jobs
might not last long and that they
would be a long way from home.
The present situation is entirely
different, however, In that Hartford
Is so close to Waterbury that the
mechanics figure they are much
safer in accepting a Job close to
home.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

Waterbury is being combed by air.
plane manufacturers in search Of
mechanics. Any sort Of a mechanic,
no matter how skilled, is in demand
and big wages are being offered.
As a result Of the drive to secure
mechanics local garages are losing
several of their mechanics and any
who are out Of work are being
pressed into service at once.
That there will be a shortage Of
mechanics In Waterbury when the
war boom hits here Is generally rec
ognized and the problem is one that
Is worrying local manufacturers.
Most Of the offers Of jobs to me-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
Greatest British Air
Ace Dies In Flames

London, June 10-(UP)-"Cobber"
Kahn, the greatest ace Of the war,
has crashed to flaming death on
the western front after sending 40
German planes to destruction be-
fore him, 1t was disclosed today.
Twenty-Five years sold, Kane had
seen a little more than eight
months Of war as combat pilot.
The Press Association reported
Kaine's death today. He was to have
married Joyce Phillips, British &C
tress, %, next month, and his par
ents were on the way here from
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
CLUB ARRANGING
SUMMER PROGRAM

Plans for summer programs will
be made at a meeting of the East
End Community club at the Ham
ilton Park pavilion tomorrow night
at 8 o'clock. Reports will be made
on the recent Mardi Gras and the
Memorial exercises for departed
members.
Further plans for the all-day
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

Fourth Of July celebration will be
announced. The program viii be
included q parade, sports, special
events, entertainment, music and
fireworks.
Chairman william Client Of the
recently organized Improvement
committee will also submit a report
Of popular interest.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
DOGS DECIMATE SHEEP FLOCK

Bath, N. Y.-(UP) - Dogs played
havoc in flock Of sheep on the
farm Of Alvah Armstrong near
Bath. An appraisal of damage re-
vealed more than 40 sheep were
killed, injured or missing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
FARMER KNOWS PIGS

Suffolk. Eng. --(uP)--A Suffolk
farmer confounded some officials
by asking an increased coal ration
10 rhis pigs. The rationing board
didn't know that coal dust Is good
tor fattening pigs,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
If NOSE
DRIES OUT
AT NIGHT

DON'T LET dried-out, irritated or
clogged feeling in your nose keep you
tossing and turning tonight trying to
get to sleep.
A FEW DROPS Of Vicks Va-tro-nol UP
each nostril will help clear transient
congestion and bring marvellous relief.
TRY Vicks Va-tro-nol tonight and see
how much quicker you get to sleep.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
Political
Gossip In,
Connecticut

Francis T. Phillips, former trea-
surer of the Republican town COM
mittee, is definitely not a candi-
date. In repsonse to hints that he
might accept the office again, he
said at a recent Republican dinner
that he would not serve another
term under any circumstances.
The likeliest choice for treasur-
err Is, at the moment, George Scott,
popular young insurance man.
However, there are several other
candidates in the field. The post
will probably be filed at a meet
ing Of the town committee next
Monday night.
A subcommittee studys the field
for possible candidates for the
town committee office consists of
Mrs. Helen Hitchcock, Mrs. Harry
Coe, Finton Cuddy and James
Morrow.
Twenty local members Of the
New Haven County League Of
Women Voters will attend the
annual meeting at Hamden tomor-
row. Mrs. Frederick A. Faust will
head the delegation, with Mrs.
william Amelung in charge Of ar
rangements.
Katherine Byrne, Of Putnam,
Republican national committee
woman is the target Of sharp at
tacks from some circles within the
party, but her reelection to the
national body seems assured. After
a meeting Of the Connecticut
Federation of Republican Women
last week, 1t was charged that
Miss Byrne had refused to allow
election of officers by ballot.
The Democratic state central
committee holds q dinner meeting
In Waterbury tomorrow night. The
personnel Of 70 includes about 20
elected to the committee for the
first time.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10
Mrs. John StanesIow
Speaks on Food Value

Food Values" will be the subject
Of an address by Mrs. John Stances
low tonight at the Lithuanian G. of
G. Auxiliary's meeting at the X. OF
l.. clubroems.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

Mosquitoes invaded IN army camp
In Australia In such numbers that
the troops were compelled TO wear
mosquito net hoods 70 obtain sleep
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

Argentina's petroleum production
Is increasing SO rapidly that the
government railway is converting
freight cars into tank cars to trans
port the oil.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

Argentina has lifted restrictions
on importations of airplanes.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

Full cut, comfortable styles of fine
oxford cloth and broadcloth. In white
and fancy patterns. All have "Grippers"
fasteners.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-10

Beautiful, new Derby dots, Derby stripes
and baratheas, that you'll find are soon
favorites! In an unusually fine selec-
ton of colors.
Evening star., 1940-03-29
Makeup Of Mats Hurting Staff
Depends on SIobbing in Last
Week'o 7iIting in Florida

BY Staff Correspondent of The Star
ORLANDO, Fla, March 29.-Seven
more games in the Grapefruit
League circuit and the Mats leave
Florida for another year. Seven
games that don't count in the won-
and-losr columns aren't always i'm
portaY1t but as far as Manager
Bucky Harris is concerned the re-
naming games in this State are
vital.
Bucky moves toward the opening
of the American League campaign
with a pitching staff of doubtful
quality He knows that Dutch
Leonard and Ken Chase can pitch
good ball. He hopes that Joe
Krakauskas finally will hit his stride.
And, lastly. he prays that some of
the others will deliver, although the
odds seemingly are heavily against
them.
Now. as the Mats today moved
against the Giants. This is re-
themselves for an uninterrupted
streak of 16 straight exhibition
games carrying them into Baltimore
on April IA, Bucky is ready for the
showdown His pitching assign
ments reflect it.
Jacobs Gets Final Chance.
The Mats today were to use Leon
ard and James Henry Dopey) Dean
AGAINST the Giants. This is re-
garded as a sensible combination.
Dean promises to be equally as
valuable as Sid Hudson, the prize
Washington slab rookie, but he
needs experience. Harris wisely
teamed him with Leonard.
Tomorrow the Griffmen go to
Bradenton to meet the Bees. Long
bus trips, such as the jaunt to
Bradenton, don't make Harris happy.
Most of all, he objects to using kid
like Hudson after long, springless
voyage. But Sid is listed in Harris
book as a potential starter and he
must be pitched, regardless of con-
ditions. Teaming with him will be
Walter Masterson. the lanky Phila-
delphia boy who escaped being
shipped to Charlotte by the hair of
his chinny- -chin-chin.
Evening star., 1940-03-29

Not much has been head from
Bucky Jacobs lately. Harris origi-
nal plans called for Bucky to be a
relief pitcher but against Cleveland
and Kansas City he was too much
of relief-to rival batters. When
the Mats play Minneapolis at Day.
tona Beach on Sunday the pitching
will be divided between Krakauskas
and Jacobs. And if Jacobs doesn't
deliver he may we'll be forgotten ty
Washington fans.
Alex on Way Out.
Within the last week Harris has
cultivated new ideas about his pitch
ing staff. Jacobs and Early Wynn,
previously ticketed as certain of Jobs
with the Mats, now are on the fence.
Alexandra Carrasquel, the ancient
South American, apparently is
washed up. Bucky doesn't want Alex
around. Paul Gehrman. highly
touted when he was bought in the
draft from Albany last fall, is in
the same boat with Carrasquel.
Bucky thinks his first four pitch
ers will be Leonard, Chase. Krakaus-
kas and Hudson. For his No. S
pitcher there is Joe Haynes. Over
night. almost, Dean has worked his
way into the picture. This makes
six hurlers.
Almon Williams sore arm vir-
tually has removed him from con-
sideration. With Harris sour on
Carrasquel, this leaves Jacobs. Wynn.
Masterson and Gehrman. But they
are not sure of jobs. If these fellows
stick it merely will be because the
Mats slab staff has sunk to a new
low level.
Harris Has Weather Hunch.
If Harris pitching intuition is as
good as his weather lunches, the
Mats will do all right this year.
Orlando today was recovering from
its worst rainfall of the season. The
downpour yesterday was so terrific
that sewers stopped up and began
to vomit water back into the streets.
At times the depth was to 8 inches.
Harris, however, took one look at
the gray, forbidding skies and Or
dered his club to the field earlier
than usual. In a warm, sticky
atmosphere, the Mats ran through
a brief, if brisk, workout.
Hardly had they finished when an
all-day downpour began to fall.
This then, was the final workout
before the most strenuous exhibition
stretch of the campaign.