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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
TIDAL WAVE TWO
 YEARS AGO TODAY
Second Anniversary of Hurricane Is Recalled
 Throughout State

Todays balnny, sunshiny weather is quite a contrast to that exper- fenced two years ago. Today is the second anniversary of Connecticut's great hurricane, the worst this state experienced in many years.
 Many Waterburians still recall the storm which did not strike this city or the Naugatuck Valley with the intensity 1t lashed the shoreline east of the Connecticut River. There was considerable damage done here, though. in broken tree.limbs. which resulted in electric and telephone service being interrupted for con. SIderQble period of time.
 For days after the storm Water- bury residents motored through those sections of the state where roads were passable and where lt was permissible. Owing to the ex- lensivo damage and the fear of plllaalng local police forces in many sections were augmented by Nae llenai duaFdbmefi, This WAs pAf- lieularIy true ln the New London sector where the hurricane atid c tidal wave struck simultaneously,
 Heavy rains had preceded tho worst part 0l the hurricane when il finally nc lhe Nnugatuck Valley. fl really Waf Inc climax oi a llireos day elofln, with the following daY Thursday, being clear and warm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
-FOUR VACANCIES
 AWAITING ACTION
New Members to Be Named to Democratic Town
 Committee Shortly

With three vacancies existing among men members of the Dem- ocratic Town Committee and one among the women, it is expected that action will be taken before very long to fill these places. No session has yet been called by Town Chair man Maurice F. Tagney, but it is believed that all places on the com- mittee will be filled before election day in November, as the presence of a committeeman and woman in every district will be desired by the local Democratic organization for that occasion.
 The most recent resignation was that of Charles Earth of Ward 5, District 3. Previousy resignations were received from Thomas F. Fitz- maurice and Harvey Pelletier of 3-4 and A, respectively. III health and pressure of work were responsible for all three dropping out of active service on the party organization. In District 1-1 there is no com mitteewoman, but a recommends ton is due at the next Town Con- | mittee meeting. At the last session the vacancy in 1-5 was filled with election of Mrs. Josephine Caputo ot 80 Oak street.
 It is also claimed that another vacancy among the women mem- bers will be forthcoming soon due to removal of one member from the district she now represents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
VICTIM OF SOME
 IMPROVED TODAY
Two Alarms Cause of Plenty of Excitement
 Last Evening

John Callahan, of 125 Park Road, who was overcome by dense smoke when grease in a frying pan caught fire last night. was reported much better" at the Waterbury Hospital today.
 Callahan, brother -in-law of Patrol man Charles Caffrey, of 125 Park Road, was cooking his supper in the kitchen when the grease caught fire. The fire department was sum- moned by Miss Margaret Carey, of 129 Park Road, who saw the win- dows of the neighboring house smoked up. Bremen found Calla- han on the floor, and removed him to the hospital.
 Another fire last night was in a pile of excelsior in the yard of the Waterbury Tool Company, l88 Au- rora street. The blaze, caused by a carelessly discarded match or cig- arctic, was quickly put out by ern- ployes before arrival of firemen.
 The two fires" created stir in the city, and hundreds of curious persons journeyed to East Aurora street and Park road expecting to see "real" fires. Observers theor- ized that the two alarms in quick succession gave the impression that c "two-alarm" fire was underway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
SPECIAL LEGION
 TRAIN CHARTERED
Many Waterburians tc March in Big Boston
 Parade Next Tuesday

Three hundred delegates from Wa terbury posts are expected to attend the annual national convention ot the American Legion in Boston Tues day. The trip will be made by bus special train, and private cars. Delegates will attend from Corp Coyle, Casper Davis, and Wilson posts and their auxiliaries. The spe- cial train leaving here at 6 o'clock will be in charge of Capt. Peter J Costigan, commander of Corp. Coyle post.
 The local delegates plan to march in the parade, carrying the banner with the name of the city and its slogan. The banner drew consider able attention when the convention was held in New York.
 Among those going from Water bury will be: Capt. Costigan, Daniel J. Mahaney, Morris D. Shapiro, George Karnofsky, Mark Tierney Anthony Nastri, Jeremiah Griffin Clifford McPhee, John Clark, Ray mond Walker, William Greenwood, Patrick Foley, Joseph Kenny, Frank McCann, Michael Tourney, Chester Haude. Timothy Morgan, George J. McDuff, John Foster, Leo Dumont, Edward O'Connor, Robert F. Birt, Maj. Newton w. Alexander, William Hogan, Herman Lux and William Borchardt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
FOUR-STAR SHOW AT ARENA SUNDAY

The New Haven Arena offers an- other -Four Star" swingsation menu on Sunday afternoon and evennig, topped by the appearance of Ella Fitzgerald, First Lady of Swing and her famous orchestra, coming to the Arena direct from sensa- tional Broadway run. Recognized as the worlds best blues singer, Ella featured Taft Jordan. trumpet ar- tist, and Tommy Fulford, piano solo- ist, with her famous band.
 The Adrian Rollini Trio, radlo'i famous Biggest Little Band in the World" is another of the selisa. tional attractions appearing on lhli week.end's blll. The Rollini Trif has one 0f the largest radio follow lngs Of any musical unit in the ila' ten,
 That famous Hollywood star, Bev, eriy Roberts, will tep the stage revue 0f seven smash acts, Mss ilebeFti will render songs ln the charming manner that 0niy she can sing. ehl ik known 10 Cnneeiient movie RehFl ak the giFl Wh0 played the leadlIi fefnale role in ih9 recent nc ~fll FiYt 0HendfF,N tlle story 0f Mhlel Waf taken from lilRh GhePin I %. Hafd elHRlns nF|fst ofiandsf Club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
HEARING WEEK
 DATE SELECTED
Governor Baldwin Asks Public Cooperation in Na-
 tiOnal Observance

Hartford, Sept. Ex-Governor Ray- mond E. Baldwin today asked public cooperation in National Hard-of- Hearing Week, to be observed this year from October 20 to 26.
 The week is sponsored by the American Society for the Hard of Hearing, of which the principal Con- necticut chapter is the Hartford League for the Hard of Hearing, 252 Asylum street. Mrs. Robert s. Starr is president of the Hartford league, and Miss Sarah deForest Starr, executive secretary.
 "The Hartford league, in CO., operation with the national Socie- ty, is rendering a find service to the people of our State whose hearing is affected" Governor Baldwin said. ''The person who is hard of hear- ing labors under a social and eco- homie handicap. Since its incorpo- ration in 1928, the Hartford league has aided in the readjustment of many hard of hearing people. It conducts ip-reading classes for those whose affliction is advanced. It has installed hearing aids in its league headquarters, enabling mem- bers to listen to and to enjoy lec- lures and group discussions. At it's own expense, 1t has sponsored read- ing classes for hard of hearing chii- dren in the Hartford schools.
 Activities such as those deserve the support and cooperation of every public spirited citizen. J wish the Hartford league and the national society every success dur ing the coming year."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Fire Marshal Urges
 Effective Ordinance
 ToTerminate Practice
Rose Dress Shop Fire Most Serious Blaze of Past
 Year Reports Marshal in Annual Report Cordial ! Greetings Extended to Mayor, Fire Board

i over to the juvenile probation of- f1cer of the city court. In this way, better results are obtained, we think, than would be were the law such that allowe,' for the same practice as when adults are involved.
 The Department
 We feel justified at this time, MT. Mayor, to bring to your attention, the noticeable and efficient laborS of the rank and file of the Fire De- partment fighting unit. We speak this way because of our observations of what they have done during the past year, and even before that. Their alertness, their willingness, and their eagerness to do everything possible expected of 8 member dur ing 8 fire proves of their real value to the department with which they are connected, and the Municipality which employs them. The Marshal and his staff glory in their associa- tion with these men, the personal daily contact, and the general good feeling, and friendship that exists throughout the department. Friend ly association augurs well for any organization; it surely exists here among all members; respect and obedience to recognized authority stands out, and therefore makes better for the welfare and success of each and every move on the part of the administrative officers. The Department has made exceptional progress under our present Chief, Thomas F. Cavanaugh, and his able deputy, Martin J. Campion, along with the aid given by the acting deputies and other officers and privates of the service. For our own part we think, Waterbury has one of the best and finest depart ments of it's kind in New England; !; the low percentage of fire losses the high record of the department in the fighting of fire, and the great stops" made are ample proof that the public of the city is getting full value for every penny expended in the maintenance of its fire service from year to year. Good discipline counts for everything; the Fire Dept has it by reason of its long experience in the every day con- tact of the human
 In Conclusion
 In conclusion, MT. Mayor, we de. sire to state we recognize fully the responsibilities and duties of the of- flee of Fire Marshal, the law re- quires us as best as possible to keep the city safe from fire and disaster In this respect we ask you to study carefully the figures presented, talk en from our own daily reports, moi jotted down from memory, or guess ed at, but copied carefully from the daily record of our doings at differ. ent hours of the day and night These inspections and our other ac- tivities we are expected to do; we are paid to do just these very things. And just as the language reads, we desire to do exactly as the law says we shall do, and at all hours of the day and night.
 We extend cordial greeting to you in your 1st year of service as Mayor, and wish well for you, and l the success of the commissioners named to manage the affairs of the Fire Department.
 We have tried our best.
 DENNIS LAHEY,
 The Fire Marshal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
TIRE BLEW OUT,
 RIDER KILLED
WatertOwn Youths Death Under Probe By Coroner;
 Funeral Monday

A blowout was blamed today for causing the accident in which Lucien Laneville, z9, of Watertown, was killed when his motorcycle over turned Thursday near his home on Litchfield road. Coroner Lester Schafer, of Litchfield county, is con- ducting the inquest.
 Funeral services will be held Mon day morning from Mulville's Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to St. Johns church, Wateroown, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in St. James cemetery, Watertown. Friends may call at the funeral home this af- ternoon and evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Chris tine (Mantino) Laneville; one year-old daughter, Diane Marie; his parents, MT. and Mrs. Julian Lane vile; four brothers, Irving, Julian, Jr., Raymond and Daniel; five sisters Mrs. Jessie Hailey, Mrs. Wilburt Boucher, Mrs. Louis Davuley, Gladys and Shirley Laneville, all of Water town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

Waterville, Sept. 21.-Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Leonard, entertained Thursday night, at their new home on Ashford street, for Mr. Leon- ards mother, Mrs. Ernest Leonard, of Essex avenue. The affair was a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Leonard, who was presented with many beautiful gifts. A luncheon was served, which included a birthday cake, and a social even- ! ing followed. Guests present in- cluded, MT. and Mrs. George Leon ard, MT. and Mrs. Everett Cook, Mrs. George Parker, and children, Elaine and George, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Charles Probert, also MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Burton.
 A Willkie rally is being held this afternoon and evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Emmons, of Boyden street at 3 p. m. The speaker will be Roger Treadwell, of Westport, a representative from the Willkie club, The pubic is in- vited.
 Church services tomorrow will be as follows:
 St. Michaers-Masses will be held at 8 a. m.; 9:15 and Il o'clock, with Rev. James J. OBrien officiating. Grace Methodist-Rev. Ernest Weise, pastor Morning service at 10:30 a. m. when MT. Weise will use as the subject of his sermon, Where Do We Go From Here" !" Sunday school will meet at 11:45 a. m. and in the evening, o'clock, the regular meeting of the Epworth League society will be conducted.
 Evening service of worship will take place at 7:30 p. m.
 St. Pauls Episcopal-Rev. Roger Barney, rector. The Sunday school wilF open its season at 9:30 a. m. to be fololwed by morning prayer and sermon at 10:45. The Young Peoples Fellowship society will re- sume meetings at ' p. m.,. having been discontinued during the sum- mer. John Cookson, is president.
 The Altar Guild will serve its an- nual peach supper, Thursday even-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Mrs. Ernest Leonard
 Receives Many Gifts
Surprise Birthday Party Rendered Essex Avenue
 Resident-FranCis Burns Shows Improvement
W AT ER VILE
Correspondent-Mrs. R. w. Henion Telephone s-546z

ing, in the parish house, between the hours of and o'clock. Mrs. Clifford Clark, president, will be generally in charge.
 Waterville Union-Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister. Sunday schoo will meet at II a. m. and in, the evening, 7:30 p. m, the regular church service will take place, when Miss Weeks will speak on the sub ject, Christ, the Truth"
 Carl Froelich, superintendent of the Sunday school is attending a Sunday school conference, at the Grace church, in Passaic, N. J. MT. Froelich was formerly a member of that church and is renewing old &C., quaintances, as well as gaining in- formation from the conference.
 Francis Burns of Thomaston ave- nue, a patient at the Waterbury hospital the past two weeks, is re- ported improved.
 Exhibition by Corps
 The Casper S. Davis, Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps gave an exhibition at the Watervilel park last even- ing. The corps is soliciting con- tributions of money for their On to-Boston" project. They are de- sirous of attending the American Legion National Convention which will take place during the coming week, and would appreciate any contribution toward the trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Statistics
 On Accidents In Connecticut

During the first seven months of this year, national figures for fatal accidents had increased by 5 percent; Connecticut's by per- cent over the same period last year.
 During the first seven months of this year 17,420 people were killed by automobiles in this country.
 Automobiles claimed 195 lives in Connecticut during the first eight months of this year.
 Nearly 60 percent of the automo- bile fatalities occur at night when only about 1-3 of the driving is done.
 Among children 5 to 12 years old, only 1 percent of those struck by automobiles were killed, but of pedestrians 50 or over, 25 percent of those struck died.
 In 1889, 1,O19 children were struck by cars.
 In 1889 there were 51 children injured for every child killed by automobiles.
 Driving too fast for conditions" caused 2,948 accidents in COnnecti- cut last year according to the Mo tor Vehicles Department.
 The automobile death rate in Connecticut per 100 million miles driven is 6.5 for the first seven months of 1940 as compared to 6.3 for the same period last year.
 About 55 percent of the annual automobile toll in Connecticut are pedestrian deaths.
 More than half of Connecticut's automobile fatalities occur in urban areas.
 During 1889, fatal traffic acci- dents increased 2 percent after dark, decreased ? percent in day light.
 Last year in Connecticut, 1892 drivers were arrested on a charge of violating the rules of the road, and 9,346, or 82 percent. of these were convicted.
 In 1889 in Connecticut there were 19,O69 convictions for viOlat- ing motor vehicle laws while in motion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
40 AND 8 UNIT
 ELECTS OFFICERS

David Fruin was named chef de gare at a meeting of Voiture No. BPS of the 40 and 8" organization of the American Legion last night.
 Others elected were chef de train, Daniel J. Mahaney; grand cheminot, Harry I. Cooper; commis voyageur, Moe Shapiro; cheminots, Benjamin F. Bernstein, Alebrt s. Fabian and Dr. Simeon; commisar intendant, Gurdon Miller; garde de Ia porte, James DuBois; auninoer, Rev. Ro- ger B. T. Anderson correspondent. Ernest Pemberton; and retiring chef de gare, John Gilmartin.
 Plans were also made for att tending the parade of the Amer ican Legion national convention in | Boston Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
ROMANCE THR1vEs ON CAMPUS

Provo, Utah = UP) = Something of record in student marriage was established at Brigham YounI University here during the summe when IA per cent of the student took wedding VOWS. Between grad uation day last June and the open ing of school, 103 student couple were married
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

annuiteiS that he button -hOled
 a summer res- ident and 'Sold' the idea to her. She felt that any project of t h a t t y p C s h O u l d b e s h a r c d by others, and her la t CT cOrre- spondence so stated. The last we heard, the hungry fellows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
Night Parking In Congested Areas Serious Fire Hazard
Ton1orroIO Last
 Day or Summer

Sunday will be the last day of summer.
 The season officially comes to an end tomorrow night when autumn begins.
 The change comes at 11:46 p. m. (standard time). This change in season is known as the autumnaI equinox, when day and night are equal the world over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
AFT HoR sNAKRg NATIONAL

Pittsburgh - (Up) - Reptiles at the Highland Park Zoo should have an increased appreciation 0f aFt alieF VITA painters complete . set 0l lnnFals for lhelP cages and dene, Twenty easfs wlli have Iaufs alsl All Wlll attempt io portray thf habitat ~ ille particular fpeelaa ln iha oaelNnfe,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

ears were very, very red because this philanthrOpic lady had asked members of the Ladies' Aid to join in the good work of providing for poor chap who never had a chance"
 Watching the newspapers like henhawks lamping hen run, our younger files are worrying about who will be on "the Local Draft Board" While nobody would sug- gest that here might Turk a chance for political skullduggery, we've heard of several Democrats who are worrying about their chance for exemption before a board that will be practically 100 per cent Republican. There's something to think about; there's something to watch,
 Possibly our local Defense Board will manage the draft setup here? If they do, there's certain to be super efficient administration. Everything will be fair and above board. All hands will see to it that no Fifth Columnist gets a chance to serve and to bore from within. Local sawmill men will have a chance to sell lumber and local truck owners will get chance to win contracts sufficient to pay the installments on their vehicles.
 It's too bad that Squire Hine, the promoter of the Upeco Fruit Cannery isn't here to serve on that board. Hine starred in the sale of nursery stock, land specu-. lation, stock jobbing, and the de- velopment of what used to be South Britain's leading industry. The United Peach Orchards were to furnish a crop for canning, the neighbors were to receive payment for working in their own can shop, and the product was to be pubh- cized and advertised the world around.
 If Squire Hine had stuck to fruit, and if that fruit had been available through the entire sea- son things would have been much different, but somebody came along and sold Hine an idea of canning carp eggs and cells. That meant tO0ling up all over again, because you cannot skin an eel with peach parer, or shuck eggs from a ripe carp with a corn shel- Ter. Hine failed to raise the nec- essary capital for expansion be- cause he had already raised so much dough that it hurt him just to think about 1t. The Upeco out- flt folded and the trap shop again found no competition in the labor marts.
 When we called on John Sch- lieke the other day, we found a few specked peaches ripening in the sun on the porch rail and 1t reminded us of MT. line and his promotions. John is about the last Of tho Iormer peach kings, and Johns crop this year was too small for export.
 Getting back t0 the draft. we heaF that . married man will mt De exempt and we know lot 0t married men who wIll probably Do right 0ut there to register quickly, Among them will Dc . local truck man who once had beth eyes biaeksned by hls spouse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUs

Preparedness is where you find
 it. You find mighty little in America today. The 68th Coast Artillery Regiment, supposedly an anti-aircraft outfit defending the New England Coast, has but a single anti-aircraft gun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

Not so long ago, the community was chuckling about a leading citizen who was so enthused about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

Getting back te the draft, we hear that . married man wlll mt De exempt and we know c lot 0f married men who wIll probably Do right 0ut there to register quickly. AInUne them will be . local truck man who once had beth eyes blaekened by hls spouse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-21

When we called on John sch- lieke the other day, we found a few specked peaches ripening in the sun on the porch rail and 1t reminded us of MT. line and his promotions. John is about the last Of tho former peach kings, and John's crop this year was too small for export.
Evening star., 1940-05-01
ENGLISH OPENING.
Security Obtains New Quarters.

Security Obtains New Quarters.
DR.. Arnold Steinbach, promoter
of the Federal Security Chess Club,
has obtained use Of the conference
room in the Portland Hotel for the
Tuesday assemblies of Social Sc
curity chessists, the first meeting OF
the club at its new location being
held last night.
Program at the new location in
the near future will embrace a re-
turn match with Paul Morphy Chess
Club (Which has renovated game
rooms at 1903 Fourteenth street and
conducts both afternoon and eve
ming social chess every day in the
month. with special attractions on
Thursday evenings. and interclub
trays with the Maritime Commits
sion Chess Club, Interhigh Chess
Association and Federal Trade Com
mission C. C.
One of the coming players at
Federal Security C. C. is A. S. Kuss-
man, who halls from New York
City.
Winfred Horn, our chess statis-
tician, who will gather all types Of
mathematical oddities on the cur
rent United States chess champion
ship congress that commenced last
Saturday in New York. says he has
lost one of the best friends he had
in Washington with the death of
Fred Flynn, chess director of Capt.
tai City G. c. in 1885.
Flynn is remembered best as a
raconteur of all kinds of sport and
game anecdotes. a novice at blind
fold chess, a brilliant mathema-