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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
LEGION DIRECTING
 OBSERVATION UNIT
Three Posts Established to Test Defense Plan in
 Near Future

Selection of three observation posts in this area as part of the chain being established in the north eactern states has been announced by Major Newton w. Alexander, na- tional defense chairman of Corp. Coyle post, American Legion.
 One post will be at the home of Wallace J. Inglis, 181 Baldwin ave- hue. MT. Inglis, welfare department employe, former national guardsman and active in veterans circles, will be the chief observer, and his son, George Harper, will be deputy ob- server.
 The third post will in Wolcott, at the home of Rev. Alfred M. Eells, on Brooks Hill road. Rev. MT. Bells will be chief observer, and Miss Es- ther Bronson will be deputy ob- server.
 The army plans observation tests starting Jan. 10. On that day army planes will come over this area be- tween 10 a. m. and noon, and ob- servers will telephone military head quarters to report the number of planes, their speed, height. direc- tion, etc.
 The next test will be on Jan. 20, when planes will travel over New England from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m.
 About IA or 16 assistant observers will be appointed to work with the chief observer and the deputy dur ing the test periods.
 Major Alexander leaves Monday to begin a years active duty with the Army at Portland, Me, and he is to be replaced as observation director by George V. Grady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
National Art Week
 To Be Observed Here
Connecticut Artists to Display Work at Mattatuck
 Historical SOcety-TwO Local Entries Announced

Sears, Lyme; M. Dunkle, Limerock; Albert McCutcheon, MiddAetown; c. w. Van Ness, New Canaan.
 Austin Ayers, Bertram Bruestle, Milton R. Bellni, Charles DeCarlo, Arthur M. Kraft, Elfreda D. Klebe, Elizabeth B. Leighton, Anthony Mo- Grath, Irving Loveton, Vincent Pop olizio, Reyna Youngerman, New Ha- ven; Alexander Rummler, Norwalk; <; George F. Fairbanks, Norwich: Pri- scilla Perley, Wallingford; Miles "A Martin, Ethel Chase Hurlbut, Wa terbury; Roger Dennis, Waterford; i; Owen Bowen, Mrs. s. J. Bowen, Westbrook; Edward F. Boyd, Nor- man Camroux, James Daugherty, Leslie Randall, Westport.
 Harvey A. Moore, Dorothy Wilens, West Hartford; Katherine Bancroft, Wilton: Helen F. Newton, Wood- bridge; Almond Fl. Wentworth, West Haven; Willard Paddock, South Kent: Robert Nisbet, South Kent; Natalie VanVleck, Woodbury; Carl Drescher, Woodburyfh Sanford Low, New Britain, E. s. Benson. West Cornwall, Walter Yosmans, Corn wall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
Immediate Aid For
 Britain Advocated
General O'Ryan Urges Prompt, Decisive Action;
 French Counsellor Also FOresees Naz Attack

friendship for us. The peoples of the conquered countries would make trouble for the conquerors every where.p
 ORyan said that without realiz- ation" the American people are CO., operating with Hitler for their own destruction as a world power by de- laying effective action to secure the safety of the British fleet. "In actual effect" he said, they and our Con- gresS are in step with Hitler for the destruction of all those principles of life to which they give lip service"
 Garreau-Dombasle said that free Frenchmen. believe the Battle of Britain is still the Battle of France and that it will prevent the Battle of America. He also said that "how- ever great may be our wish to ale viate the sufferings of families and friends in France, we have no right to interfere with the British block ade" and play into German hands.
 The speakers were introduced by Clarence P. Cook, chairman of the local committee. Major General ORyan was commander of the 27th division in the World War Gar reau-Dombasle was former commer- cial counsellor for the French en- baSSy in this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
PARENTS ATTEND
 BRIGADE DRILL
Certificates, Promotions Awarded Last Evening;
 Address on Flag Given

Impressive exercises witnessed by more than 200 parents of the mem- bers of the Boys Brigade of St. Thomas church were conducted last night by the unit in observance of Parents night. Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch took part in the program which included an inspection of the unit, model meeting and the awarding of certi- ficates of promotion.
 Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly, clerical commander and chaplain, made the inspection with Bernard Reilly, mil ftary commander. The title of an address by Timothy Luddy was "The Flag We Love-" Also included in the program was drilling and boxing bouts. Edward J. Fitzgerald. chair man of the meeting, presided.
 Promotions received by the boys are: Bernard Burns, advanced from sergeant to first sergeant; James Welch, Michael Giordano and Meno Scappini, from corporals to ser- geants; John Kane, Edward Reilly, Alvin Scharette and Richard Welch from lance corporals to corporals.
 The following were made lance ccrporals: William AccouSti, Will liam Ahearn, Donald Clancy. Les lie Belland. Robert Greece, Mario Colavecchio, Colby Fletcher, Fran cis Giardi. Anthony Gerarce, Ken meth Hayes, Robert Miller, Joseph Skerrit, Frederick Finn, John Con- SalZes and George Tiffault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

Speaking under the auspices of the Waterbury branch of the Con- mittee to Defend America by Aid ing the Allies, Major General John F. O,Ryan last night called upon Americans to force Congress ito act boldly and decisively at once" to send to Britain good part of our air force and personnel together with additional destroyers, light cruisers and submarines. O'Ryan spoke at the Waterbury Women'S Club.
 If we don't do this and England is beaten, Hitler will move against America within four months after the victory, our fleet will be power less to stop his armada, and he will proceed to extort heavy indemni- ties from Atlantic seaboard cities for protection against air raids for the next two years, O'Ryan said.
 French Hoping
 Another speaker was Maurice Garreau-Dombasle who told of the Free France movement, the betrayal of the French, and the hope for ul- innate salvation which burns in every French heart.
 O'Ryan said that Congress- bold stroke would deal a heavy blow to German morale, while British morale would rise to exaltation. The yet unconquered world would take heed and cooperate. In the Far East our irritated friends in- cluding both Japanese and Chinese would renew their respect and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
NEW SUPERVISOR
 TO BE SELECTED
Supt. Hayden to Recom- mend Successor to Late
 MagO Sheehan

Welfare Supt. Martin F. Hayden said today he plans an early recom- mendation for the post of super visor of the departments food sup ply base. The place has been va cant since the recent death of Mago J. Sheehan, who had been in charge of the food distribution center for the past Il years.
 If the usual procedure is followed the board of welfare will accept Supt. Hayden's recommendation and appoint his choice.
 It is expected that the supervisor will be cvhosen from the welfare de- partment ranks, with the man who is elevated replaced in his former position by someone from outside the department.
 With little more than five weeks of the year remaining, the welfare department will end 194O with the largest surplus in history. The de- pertinent has stayed well within its budgeted appropriations all year long. In other recent years the de- partment has gone deeply ''in the red" and funds have had to be talk en from other departments to allow relief to be administered to needy families.
 The food base has been on Center street, but it is being moved to the basement of the new welfare depart ment quarters in the Welton school, on Welton street. All other branches of the department are now func- tioning in the new location.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

The exhibition arranged by the Mattatuck Historical Society Tn connection with National Art Week and which will open on November 25th will be made of the largest group of paintings by wen-knoWn Connecticut artists ever exhibited in Waterbury. Among those whose pictures will be seen at the exhibit ion are the following:
 Jennie J. Bradley, James H. F. Conlon, Isabella R. Doerfler, Helen Saliske, Branford; Maurice Gurus, Emily M. Jepson. Bridgeport; Dud- lev Green, Chestnut Hill; c. R. Gleason, Colechester; James Mac Cammond, Darien; James Guy, East Hampton; Jessie G. Preston, East Hartford; Kenneth Greere, Gull ford; Margaret Cooper, Hartford; Emily Monrad, Hamden; Eleanor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
WATERBURIAN FINED
 IN WOLCOTT COURT

Arraigned last night in the Vol colt town court. Theodore Burmeis- ter of 1116 Meriden road, was fined $10 and costs when he was charged with speeding. A charge of failure to carry the operators license was nollod by Judge Edward H. Pracny.
 Charged with the breach of the peace, Richard Bassett of Wolcott, was granted continuance to the last Friday of January on condition that he pay SIS weekly to his wife
 A fine of $5 with cost was impoS- ed when Sidney Roller of 1031 Irv- ing street, Hartford on a charge of violation of the rules of the road. James Berry of Hitchcock Lake re- ceived a discharge on charge of breach of the peace.
 A continuance to Nov. 29 was granted to Anthony Strtyeski and his son, William, both charged with breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
Police Commissioner

The Waterbury Defense Com mittee will meet Monday after noon at 3:3O in the aldermanic chamber at the city hall. State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey will be the principal speaker, with his subject being Preparedness for Defense"
 Executive Chairman Finton J. Phelan has called the meeting, and all members have been noti- fled through the mail by Secre- tary Frank J. Green. Arrange ments to have Commissioner Hickey as the speaker were cOm- pleted after several weeks of ef- fort.
 The state police head will dis cuss the methods of cooperation necessary between the state police and local defense organizations.
 The local defense committee was appointed several months ago by Mayor Vincent A. ScuIly at the request of Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin. It consists of represen- tatives of all important groups within the community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
Scores of Youths Called Up for Physical Examination
TURTLE PATROL
 MERITS PRAISE
Italian Boy Scouts Given Certificate for Camp-O-
 rec Group By West

The Turtle Patrol of Troop 26, Boy Scouts of the Church. of Our Lady of Lourdes, was presented a certificate for having a well organ ized patrol at the summer campo rec at last evenings weekly meet ing in the parish hall on South Main street. District Commissioner Everett West made the presenta- ton.
 Roll call was also called with Commissioner West presiding. He asked each scout their age, and how many years of scouting they've had. He also gave brief talk during which time he urged the troop to continue their fine work.
 Michael Boni passed his first class test and Patsy Croce passed signal ing. It was announced that three new members will join the troop next week.
 Instruction period was held with Scoutmaster Carmen Di Maria and Anthony DiMaria in charge. A game period was also held with the lat ter brother in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
LOIS H. SCHNEIDER IN WOMEN'S FORUM

Middlebury, Vt., Nov. 23 - Helen l.. West, Trenton. N..J., president of the Women's Forum of the Women's College of Middlebury, announced today the names of 147 students who have bee nelected members of the organization.
 Among the students from Connec- ticut selected were: Blair Chase, New Britain: Jean Chatfield, Wood- bury; Virginia Clemens, Milford; Barbara Johnson, Hartford; Char lotte Johnson, New Haven; Grace Litchfield, Essex; Jean B. Milligan, New Haven; Elsa Norgaard, Union- vile; Joan A. Radcliff. Winsted: Nancy H. Rindfusz, Norwalk: Hope c. Rood. Hartford, Lois Fl. Schneider, Waterbury: Harriet Til- linghast Central Village; Leonie R. vuoto and Elaine c. Wadlund, Wethersflcld,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
BENEFIT PARTY
 FOR CHILDREN
Wearing Apparel Ticket of Admission; British Refus .
 gees to Be Aided ,:

The Maple Leaf Fund, Inc. will sponsor a Thanksgiving benef1t card party Monday November 25 at
 o'clock at the Davenport Hall. Ad- mission charged will be in the form Of warm garments which will be given evacuated British children The clothing may be stockings. scarfs, mittens, underwear. etc These articles will be sent to the children as Christmas gifts and the. name and address of the giver nav be put on the garment SO that these children can write their letter of thanks. Difs
 The committee asks all to make this Christmas for the British ci1il- dren as pleasant by bringing a lit- tie cheer into their lives on Christ 7 mas morning. The chairman of the committee are Duncan c. Rose, MT. ' and Mrs. Frank LaF1eur, Mrs. Frank Gibson. Anyone having garments who wish to help in this cause but z do not want to attend the party may !. bring them to Davenport Hall, Mon day afternoon. Refreshments will be served at the card party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
HoWLAND- D-HUGHES
 'Waterbury's Friendly Department Store"
It's An Old New England Custom

The following is paragraph from Cover Raymond E. Baldwin's Thanksgiving Proc lamation: Acting pursuant to an ancient GUS tom of the people of our state and in accord ance with statute of our General Assembly, hereby appoint Thursday, November 2S next day of public thanksgiving
 We're rooted deep, we New Englanders Whether we're Connecticut Yankees or 'Ver- mont Farmers, there are certain traditions and beliefs that are so much part of our background, so much part of our very ex- istence that the mere mention of change is like call to the minute men" of history. And so in accordance with our principle of freedom, in accordance with our tradition, we are cee- brating that old New England custom, Thanks giving, Thursday, November 18th.
 May the thanksgiving in our hearts ever be as great as our reason for being thankful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
Local Man Held After
 Selling Beer To Cop!

Apparently police had heard reports of illegal selling for Pa trolman Kogut was in plain clothes when he bought the beer, it was learned today.
 Assisting Patrolman Kcgut in the arrest were Captain Anthony Malone of the local department, and Inspectors Nichols and Kline of the state liquor bureau.
 Thirteen cases of beer and some alleged liquor were seized, police said, and are expected to be held until after the case is heard.
 The accused is out on $500 bail. His attorney requested the con- tinuance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
No Waterbury Youths
 Likely To Be Called
 Until After Years
Local Medical Board Notified of Plan to Examine lO% of Registered Men-SCOres Classified Here
 Ready for Immediate Induction

according to unofficial word given local draft board members. This means that the next group will not leave Waterbury until some time in January.
 It had been expected that De- cember quotas would be fixed for all draft boards in the state, but officials of the Selective Service Board at Hartford told board mem- bers that the schedule has been altered. The January quotas will probably be fixed at higher figures than originally planned, to make up for the absence of December draftees.
 Physical examinations of the Waterbury registrants with low order number are proceeding rapidly. More than 100 young men will have physical check-ups made by medi- cal board doctors next week. More than 50 of the many already ex- amined are listed by their boards in Classification IA, meaning that they are fit and eligible for service.
 At least one board, 15 A, which is the largest, is still sending out questionnaires to registrants with low numbers. Each board has been instructed to send the forms to 10 per cent of it's total enrolment.
 As soon as questionnaires are returned and studied, the four boards send cards to the registrants informing them of their clasSifica- ton. These cards are being mailed out daily from the draft board of fees at the City Hall.
 Each board has approximately 25 men scheduled for physical exam nations next week. Most of the ex- aminations will be made at the pri- vate officers of the doctors making up the medical boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

Naugatuck, November 23-Wil- liam DabuleviciuS of 888 Bank street, Waterbury, apparently picked the wrong person to sell beer to, according to Chief of PO- lice John J. Gormley. Dabulevicius was arrested yesterday afternoon and is charged with violating the liquor control act.
 Chief GOrnlley said Dabulevi- cius, a truck driver for the Brook lyn BOttling Works of Waterbury, sold a case of beer to Patrolman George KOgut at the latter's home on Prospect street. The case was continued ain borough court tCday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
ZION EVANGELICAL
 MEMBERS HONORED

A reception was rendered new members of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church last evening in the church vestry with Rev. E. Einar Kron. pastor, principal speaker With the assistance of George Eric son he showed slides loaned by the American Bible society.
 George Clausen offered violin solos, accompanied by Herbert Boh- lin. church organist, at the plano. After the program the guests were served cake and coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
GOODWILL DANCE AT
 Y. M. C. A. TONIGHT

The Goodwill dance will be held at the Y. M. c. A. tonight which is sponsored by the social committee with invitations sent to the various organizations to extend to their members. Chairman of the arrange ment committee is Thomas Whalen, assisted by Margaret O'Neill, Mi chael Bowling, Kenneth Byrne, Martin OFlaherty. Marjorie Slater, Metsy Shattuck and Marjory Kopp. Admission will be by membership ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
SAFE DRIVING CLASS
 GIVEN END LESSON'

The second weekly class in safety driving was attended last night by thirty new students in the basement of police headquarters. Patrolman William Dwyer conducted the class which was made up of about 100 persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
sTYLIsT COTS HATLEss

San Franacaisco, Cal. = (UP) - Madame Elsa Schiaparelli, famous Parisian dressmaker, now on a lec- ture tour of the United States. has not worn a hat since she arrived in this country because she has not been able to find one she considers good enough, she says.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

Watch the Connecticut radio sta- tions for news of Peter Biljo's new program. We have him under our wing and, unless the signs are all wrong, Yankee air waves will soon be signing with lively love songs from the steppes of Russia as played by a Russian-Yankee who thinks the U. s. A. is about tops in the Commonwealth of Nations. CYeah, Pete lives here. He has drunk Southbury Creamy Ale at the Oak Tree and Holstein milk at J. Edward Coer the Thirds. Tn case you want e musician, write this column before we book Biljo for the winter season. Better get your bid in early. cause Pete's go- ing to be a busy guy unless all signs fail)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

been more nu- merOuS around the village. If the State would furnish tn o S e men with the same type of cars, it would help the tax pa rS inn mensely. w e heard about a fellow up in Kent who stop ped a wobbly-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
AUXILIARY PLANS
 CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Irish-American Social club ladies auxiliary will hold its annual Christmas party December 10 at Harmon's restaurant, Baldwin street. Members and their friends will at- tend.
 The program will include enter tainment and gifts. Miss Ida Lunny is chairman of the arrangements committee. Assisting her are Mrs. Joseph Blum. Mrs. Garrett Casey, Mrs. M. Donahue, Mrs. c. Shanahan and Mrs. James Maher.
 Mrs. Belinda Tracy is president of the auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23
SOUTH
 BRITAIN BRIEFS
(BY BILL GARRIGUS)

Work has been started on the Jeremy Swamp road and its a straight township job without any federal assistance. Bets are that it will be economically built and that will stand the gaff. Town road trucks are now rigged with snow blow frames on the prows, just as a gentle reminder that winter is not too far away.
 Since that Long Hill fellow got shot when somebody mistook him for a rabbit, game wardens have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

No Waterbury men are expected to be called for service under the conscription act during December,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

The United States was the first government to operate a military airplane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

If you want to hear something enlightening, just get BiljO to argue with Red Davidson about the relative merits of Democracy and the ideals of the Republican party. He knows more about political economy than Billy Dan- iels does about coon hunting. He learned a long way back that folks who chatter about Communism are usually suffering from an i'm grown case of laZiness, or have been too long on relief. Peter Bill jO claims that nobody is as good as anybody else on all points. He can make a stringed instru- ment turn over on its back and beg for more, but he couldn't blow Chow Call on a fOur-nOte bugle if he was to starve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-23

mouth and asked for help in singing up a deer. Out stepped a game warden and the hunter had some tall explaining to do.
 A native of the Russian Vil- lage was standing open-mouthed before the lighted esplanade in front of the new State Training School He asked what the plant was for and we informed him it was for the care of mentally de- fective children. "Gosh" the Rusky said: some different than Bullet Hill, ain't it?" Bullet Hill being a school with outside plumbing reserved for the use of our normal children.)
 Rum0r has it that the Aunt NellieS are hard on the trail of that school nurse who told the Bullet Hill kids that they did not belong to their parents but were the property of the State. Public sentiment is mobilizing for less Communism and more personal hygiene from our State employees who attempt to warp our kids into dev;ouS ways. When we want a kid to weed the onions, we don't want him to claim he belongs to the State. The outsiders who come in here spouting dizzy philosophies better watch their steps.
 There's Peter Biljo, for instance. Pete came here from Russia many years ago and about all he brought with him from the old country was a athree-cornered ban jo. He lost $46,000 in jawbone money the first day he was in New York playing blackjack, but he didn't try to get our folks to embrace Communism. Biljo kept his lip buttoned up and whanged that banjo so successfully that he got a job in grand opera and spot on the radio. You've seen his name in lights. Right now, when the spirit moves, you'll see Pete Biljo sitting beside a piano down at Ed Coer's playing "The Irish Wash Woman" and Turkey In The Straw" just like a native.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-25

ant, lnauguratlng a Membership Drive.
The guest speakers will be Edward
Sirois, chairman of the State Repub-
lican Committee; Christian Herter,
speaker of the House of Representa-
tives; Mrs. Wilbur P. Davis, field sec
rotary; Nelson Curtis, chairman of
Republican City Committee; Atty.
Joseph S. Mitchell; Clifton Clarkson
of Springfield and Mrs. Blanche Webb.
Mrs. Ruby Reynolds of New York
City, formerly of Boston, was the guest
for a week of Mrs. Romev Davis of
418 Bowdoin St., Dorchester. She left
for home on Friday.
Mrs. Laura Beckett of 359 Mass.
Ave, has returned from Bath, Me-,
where she attended the funeral of her
nephew who died as the result Of an
automobile accident
To the ladies of GAR, American
Legion, and Auxiliary, Y. F. W. and
Auxiliary, Spanish War Veterans and
Canadians and Auxiliary are cordially
invited to join with the Robert A. Bell
Women's Relief Corps. No. 81 Auxil-
larry to the GAR. and Sons Of Union
Veterans in their Memorial Services on
Sunday May 26, 1910 at 80 pm. at
Fourth Methodist Church. Shawmut
Ave. cor. Williams st. Also to Join in
our services at Shaw monument on
Memorial Day at 1890 pm.