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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27

are very interested to know how
fast the Garand is being produced
and when we viii have enough to
equip such an army"
All they will say is that the
Springfield, Mass, armory was turn
ing out 200 daily last January and
production has stepped up consid-
erably since then. &
The Garand-a gas-operated,
clip-fed, self-loading shoulder weap-
on has been the subject of contro-
verSy for some time, with die-hards
vigorously opopsing its use.
Rifle Withstands Tests
Despite their objections, army
ordnance put the rifle through a
series Of the hardest tests imagin-
able. It received diploma from the
school of the doughboy, showing it
truly is fit for the wars"
During these tests, the infantry
board at Fort Benning, Ca, fired
10000 thousands Of ammunition
from Garanc rifles, making every
effort to duplicate the worst condi-
lions likely to be encountered in an
active campaign.
Tests included check firing with
the special high-power arlnor- pierc-
ing ammunition: firing with am
nunition encrusted with mud, sand
and water: firing with ammunition
which had been soaked in water
and left to corrode in bandoleers for
several days" the War Department
said. THE rifles were fired several
hundred rounds day for. four sue
cessive days without cleaning or oil
ing.
They were not put out of action.
The rifles were sprayed with water
and thrown around in the sand and
dirt and then fired with only such
wiping of as the soldier did with
his bare hands. They continued to
function, and in not single one of
the tests was aerifle put out of
: action, nor did any of them appear
to have lost, accuracy"
No Bruised Shoulders
Furthermore, said the army
prolonged firing with the Garland
does not result in the bruised
shoulder, cheek and nose familiar
to those who have used other
high-power rifles.
In all comparable tests between
the semi-automatic Garand and
the bolt-acting Springfield shoulder
rifle, conducted by the ordnance de-
partment, the new rifle demonstrate
ed marked superiority.
MANY skeptics of the principle
Of semi automatic shoulder rifle
nave been converted by one per-
soaal experience in firing this
EGHpon." the army added. 1.-THE
sack of fatigue after continuous
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27
POULTRY EXHIBITS
FEATURE OF FAIR

Many go to the Danbury Fair each
year specially to see the Poultry
Show. This year will be no exception
for the quarters occupied by Ply
mouth Rocks, Minorcas, Bantanns,
Reds, Blacks, ducks, turkeys, geese
and other fowl will show class in the
various entries. Pet stock will also
be on display Domestic and orna-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27
Army Finds Garand Rifle
Sturdy, Speedy, Accurate;
Rate OF Output Secret
BIZ OLIVER M. KNIGHT
United Press star CORRESPONDENT

Washington, Sept 2(UP)-The
parstiyey the although designed
featured production basis 100000
War department officials refused disclose
duction the that military people
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27

Syria has decreed that no livers
from marine animals may leave the
country.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27

mental specimens join in giving the
crowds a good idea of what chickens
can look like and those who are not
from down on the farm are both
surprised and pleased by the con-
tents of the special building at the
Danbury Fair. This years fair dates
are October 6 through October IL.
The poultry raisers register much
pride in the awards won at this
show.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27

HEADQUARTERS FOR COMPLETE LINE or
FLORENCE OIL HEATERS AT MATzKIN's
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27

Christmas will soon be here. Give her
the lovelieSt of all gifts - LANE
Cedar Chest This beautiful chest is
full size = 48 inches long with grace
full waterfall top. Built Of fine quality
American walnut veneers. Buy now
Lane chest and lay it away at our store
for Christmas delivery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
ANDREW M'LAREN BURIAL TOMORROW
Deceased Died Suddenly at Waterbury Hospital
 Yesterday
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Dec. - B - The funeral of Andrew McLaren, 61, of 37 Main street, who died yesterday at the Waterbury hospital, will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Alderson Funeral Home, POI Meadow street, Naugatuck. Rev. Ellis Veale, pastor of the United church here. will off1ciate. Burial will be in Pinesbridge cemetery here.
 MT. McLaren sufferer a cerebral hemorrhage Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital. He was born in Scotland, September 3, 1879 and had lived in Beacon Falls nearly 25 years. He was employed by the Bea- con Falls Rubber Shoe Company for a number of years, retiring about 10 years ago.
 He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jane (Ritchie) McLaren, of this town; two brothers, Duncan and David, and a sister, Miss Mary McLaren, all of Scotland; and one nephew, Andrew Toshack, of Beacon Falls, and several nieces and nephews in Scotland. He had many friends here.
 Friends may call at the Alderson Funeral Home, Naugatuck from 3 to 5 o'clock this afternoon and from ' to g o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

kind We Pray Invocation and Lords Prayer Scripture Lesson
 Anthen-Worship ...... Shaw Address-"Our Nations Policies"
 The Honorable John A Danaher Offertory-Soprano Solo Question Period
 Hymn-The Lord Be With Us Benediction-
 Postlude-March in B flat Duncan
 Other forum program arranged by Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor, follow:
 December 9 - "The Messiah, an oratorio by Handel, will be present. ed by the Senior Choir with the support of the Second Church SyrnA phony orchestra. The solo parts will be sung by Mrs. Marjorie s. Nuhn, Mrs. Kathryn H. F'enn, William Boyd and J. Laurence Bentham. Norman D. Hovey will assist MT. Jensen at the organ and Dayton Palmer of the Waterbury Symphony orchestra will act as guest conductor for two of the orchestra numbers. This is under the direction of Carl J. Jensen and Mrs. John c. Walker.
 December 29 - Karl Robinson, world traveller and adventurer. Sub- ject: "Alaska-20th Century From tier" illustrated with natural color motion pictures.
 January 5-Union Service at St. Johns Episcopal church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
State Headquarters Has Yet To Forward
 Necessary Supplies
Beebe Street School Cannot Be Used for Exams, So Physicians Will Use Own Offices-Ruth Dwy, Bride
 of Tomorrow, Miscellaneous Shower Guest
UGATUCK Ceeresuon6ens. wm ,. Baxter-PhOne Naugatuck sslD

Naugatuck, Dec. 13.-Dr. Harold Johnson of Naugatuck has been ap- pointed a member of the medical examining board for the local draft district, 1t was announced today by Harris Whittemore, Jr., chairman of the local draft board.
 This appointment makes two local doctors on the medical examining board. Heretofore, Dr. William Hill has been the only Naugatuck doctor on this board, with Dr. Wilbur Moore and Dr. Edwin Herr of Cheshire other members of the board.
 As yet medical supplies have not been received from the state draft headquarters so Beebe street school, headquarters for the local draft board, cannot be used for medical examinations yet.
 The local doctors on the board viii handle the registrants at their local offices and the Red Cross chapter house, Church street will be used by the Cheshire doctors when they examine registrants here, it was announced today.
 Dr. Herr will be here next. Tues day and next Friday to examine registrants and Dr. Moore will be here on Dec. B and Dec. 30 for this purpose.
 The local draft board met this afternoon at the Naugatuck head quarters to act on classification of some of those to whom question naires were sent out last week, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

ing in Goodyear hall, will take place January g, with John Lover of Naugatuck, state watchman, as the installing officer.
 Pasquale Galrlcci was reelected consul-commander last night, and others chosen were: Francis E. La Foe, advisor lieutenant; John J. Jordan, banker; William Kaiser, es- cort; John L. Lover, financial secre- tary; Albert Henry Radwick, watch man; Winfield Farrell, sentinel; Dr.. William E. Hill, camp physician; Francis E. LaFoe, chaplain; Pas quale Galucci, publicity chairman; John Louis Segetti, chairman of the auditors committee for a one-year period; John Louis Hassenfeldt, member of this committee for two years, and Charles Nardello, mem Der of this group for three years.
 Plans for the children's Christmas party to be held at D. m. Dec. 20 in Goodyear hall were completed. It will take the form of an amateur night for the children of members and awards will be made for vari- ous acts. Francis LaFoe heads the committee in charge.
 Midget's Class Boxing
 A class is being formed at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

others in the first group who had not had classification completed.
 The work of sending out the sec- ond batch of 312 questionnaires has been completed and many have been returned, There are still few persons who fill out the question naires in pencil or who fail to get it properly witnessed, and as a re- suit the questionnaires will be re- turned to these to be filled out with ink or to,be witnessed properly.
 The board has not yet been noti- fled of the next local quota. Miss Dwy Feted
 Miss Ruth Dwy, whose marriage to Joseph Durette will take place at 10 a. m. here tomorrew, was feted at a miscellaneous shower held last night by Mrs. Lloyd Durette and Mrs. Paul Suba of Beacon Valley road. The bride-to-be received a number of attractive gifts.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Charles Dwy, Mrs. Irving Dwy, Mrs. Henry Olson, Mrs. Ralph De Pine, Mrs. Robert Bair, Mrs. Wilma Price, Mrs. Bertha Durette, Mrs. Leila Purette, Mrs Arthur Darlington, Mrs. Floyd Wooster; Mrs. Patrick McKeon, Miss Ruth Hubbell, Miss Hazel Anderson, Miss Iva Durette, Miss Ruth Dwy, Mrs Lloyd Durette and Mrs. Paul Suba.
 Elect Officers
 Installation of officers of the Naugatuck camp, Woodmen of the World, elected last night at & meet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
CHARLES GIBSON
 RECEIVES WATCH
Representative Elect in WOlCOtt Is HOnOred at
 Dinner
Especial to The DemOcrat)


 Wolcott, Dec. 13-The first Demo- crat to be elected State Representa- tive from this town in A years, Charles D. Gibson of Fairview ave- nue, was singularly honored at a largely attended dinner last even- ing at Tim Moynihan'S restaurant at Hitchcock Lake. MT. Gibson was presented beautiful wrist watch by Fred Farnek in behalf of his many local admirers.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully of Wa terbury extended congratulations to the popular repreSentative-elect per- sonally by stating it was remarkable for Democrat to be so honored in such a rock-ribbed Republican town as this.
 John Chick" Kelley, sports editor of The Waterbury American, very ably filled the role of toastmaster Other speakers were ex-Senator Frank McDermott of West Haven, Harry Coughlin, chairman of the Prospect Democratic town commit tee, Mrs. Jane Egan of New Haven, Democratic state committee member, Clarence Russell and Frank Fruin of Orange, James V. Conway of Wolcott, and First Selectman Ar thur Bergen of this town.
 Edward Theriault was chairman of the committee in charge, assist ed by George Slator, Albert Affeldt, James Conway, Robert Grant, Thomas Costello, Henry Beckwith, Fred Franek. Harold Logan, Mat thew Donnelly, John Bergin and George Lockshire.
 Congressman J. Joseph Smith and Governor-elect Robert A. Hur- ley sent telegrams expressing re- grets at being unable to put in their appearances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Rush Started


 The Christmas rush has started, Postmaster Frank T. Green said to- day. He explained that although the Christmas cards have not begun in heavy volume yet, there have been many packages sent by parcel post and this is expected to con- tinue until close to Christmas.
 In order to accomodate residents there vii be window service at the local post office tomorrow until 1 p. m. instead of this service closing several hours earlier. The temporary group of employees, hired to assist in Christmas work, will probably start Dec. IS or 19, MT. Green said Mrs. James McEvoy
 Mrs. Margaret (ShortelD McEvoy of Platt street, Ansonia, widow of James McEvoy and mother of Mrs Leroy Grant of Oak street died sud- denly Wednesday night at her home She had a number of friends here all of whom were grieved to learn of her death. The funeral will be held from the residence in Ansonia tomorrow morning to the Church of the Assumption, Ansonia. Burial will be in Mount St. Peters cem- etery, Derby.
 Season Tickets
 Season tickets for the high school basketball games are now on sale at the high school office, Principal Charles P. Slade has announced.
 Doctor Better
 Dr. Leo J. Tyler of North Main St, who underwent an operation Mon- day at St. Mary's hospital, Water bury, is reported improved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
PACKED WITH LUCK

Fl Medic, Cal, UP)-Paul Ed wards believes he is in for luck for eh remainder of his life. He found a horseshoe with bent nail in it in the center of an oak tree, which had just been cut down, about eight inches from the outside bark. The horseshoe appeared to be 35 to 50 years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
UNIVERSITY IN KHAKI

Vancouver, B. O., (UP,-President L. s. Klinsk promised in September that this would be "khaki term" at the university of British Colum- bia--and the promise has been full filled. The U. B. c. campus Is swarmine with uniforms these days. Military training takes precedence over all sports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Dr. Harold Johnson Draft District Medical Examiner
JOHN DANAHER
 CHURCH GUEST
U. s. Senator to Discuss ''Our Nations Policies"
 Here Sunday Evening

United States Senator John A. Danaher of Meriden will make special trip from Washington, D. C., to speak at the weekly forum of the Second Congregational church next Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. He will return to the nations capitol immediately after the service. Our Nations Policies will be the theme of his address.
 The forum program will be as fol- lows:
 Organ Program, 7:15-7:3O-
 Minuet from E fiat Symphony
 Mozart Pan CMagic Lantern Suites) =.
 ............... Goddard The Squirrel ........... Weaver Trumpet Tune and Air .. Purcell Hymn-Lord, While For All Man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
HOT AIR" DAY

Vinita, Okla, (UP)-Vinta high school observed "hot air" day. It was devoted to the beginning of the political campaigns of rival candi- dates for class offices. Campaign managers made their bids for votes at an assembly program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
To Elect Officers

Officers of the Lutheran Brother
 hood will be elected and the annual dinner enjoyed at a meeting of this Salem Lutheran Church Society to- night. The banquet will be served at 6:30. Rev. Victor E. Beck. pastor of the First Lutheran church, Wor- cester, Mass, will address the so- ciety. Reports for the year will be made at the business session, at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Plan Christmas Party

Officials and other employees of the town hall are planning Christ mas party to be held next Tuesday night. Lift-The-Latch Inn has been tentatively designated as the place where the party will be held.
 A dinner will be enjoyed and a fine time is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

Lobster fishermen of Fire report that war has caused Holsters to mic grate and the men will devote their time to catching fish which have remained in the troubled waters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Grange Meets Tonight

The Beacon Valley Grange will hold "Neighbors Night" meeting tonight at Grange hall with several other Oranges being represented. The visitors vii present a program.
 Last night the Dramatic club of the local Grange presented a play at the "Neighbors Night" meeting of the Mad River Grange, Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

At a Red Cross sale in Braintree, England, two young farmers bid S22 each for the privilege of taking a pretty girl out to tea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13

Officers of the Naugatuck Parent Teacher Association will be elected and plans for the new year will be made at meeting of the society January 13 in the high school au- ditorium. The nominating commit tee consists of: Mrs. Lois Hayes; Mrs. Richard Douty and Mrs. Philip E. Rice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Birth Announced

Announcement has been made of the birth of daughter Tuesday In the Waterbury hospital to MT. and Mrs. Michael Fischer of Middlebury. Mrs. Fischer is the former Beatrice Anderson of Field street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
To Make Plans

which Wallace Johnson, president, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-13
Successful Year Reported

The LaQleS A1Q society or GIle Salem Lutheran church has had one of its busiest and most success ful years in the past year, Mrs. Vic- tor Olson, president, reported at the annual meeting last night in the church hall. Mrs. Olson was re- elected president at the meeting. Other officers chosen were: Mrs. John Gisslander, vice-president; Mrs. Carl w. Thompson, secretary: Mrs. Alex Lundin, treasurer; Mrs. Victor Olson, Mrs. John GiSslanier, sunshine bag committee; Mrs. Jen- nie Wilson, Mrs. Andrew Richard son, flower committee; Mrs. William R. Frendberg, pianist; Mrs. Gott- frid Siequist, ST., assistant pianist; Mrs. Andrew Anderson, Mrs. Will liam R. Frendberg, Mrs. Victor Rohs and Miss Hilda Thompson, plan ming committee members.
 There is surplus in the treasury Mrs. Alex Lundin, treasurer, report ed. Prior to the business meeting the annual banquet was served and Christmas party followed, with gifts being exchanged. Mrs. Joseph Noyack and Alene and Audry An- derson rendered solos, Hilda Thompson gave reading, Phyllis Bohlin rendered a piano solo and Christmas carols were sung. Rev. William R. Frendbehg, pastor, spoke briefly. The tables were attractively decorated in green with red candles placed on them.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27
Important Pact Signed
By Italy, Germany, Japan

Berlin Sept 2UF-The -IaIan Japanese
military alliance:
The governments Germany consider
lasting nation receives
vng) determined stand side by said
Asatic and European
highest win be create
the prosperity Of the peoples them
desire extend collaboration
other Of the world who DESTROYS Of
mpang direction similar that Of the three
thereby realize their efforts which directed towards
their final goal
the Of Germany Italy
Japan herewith agree to the following:
Article recognizes and German and Italian leader
ship in the creation Of q order in Europe
Article Italy recognize respect Japan leader
creation order In the greater Aiatic
Article Italy cOlabOra in their
with political military
contracting parties attacked
involved in the in the Chpese
conflict.
implemening present
appointed
the respective Of Germany Italy and win
without delay.
Article Italy affirm the aforesaid
affect political status which
present Immediately
signing shall remain
coming into At the time before
contracting parties
enter into negotiations
faith the respective
this
picate at Berlin the 27h September
18th Of the Fascist corresponding
month Of the 18th of Syova.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27
JURORS CHOSEN
FOR new Term
"a Selected in Court Of
Common Pleas; Short
Calendar Held

Twenty-four jurors were selected
this morning for the october term
of the court of common pleas by
Clerk william Gillette.
The list included: Patrick Lawlor
Of Waterbury, Katherine Kilduff OF
Naugatuck, jeremiah L. Callahan,
ST., of Naugatuck, John Brundage
and John Gayer of Prospect, Walter
Harrison and Howard Hicock, Jr.
of Southbury. William Gallagher
and Mrs. Josephine B. Maher OF
Beacon Falls, Harold w. Osborn and
Viola A. Madonna of Oxford, Rich
ard Baxter and Leo Halstead OF
Middlebury, Helen M. Crabtree and
Edward B. White of Cheshire, Cor
nelius A. Anderson and Frank H
Robinson Of Woodbury., Howard E
eastman and Frederick w. Archer
of Watertown, David s. Potter and
Mandley p. Sturdy of Thomaston
Ralph L. Hough and David H. Har-
rigan of Plymouth and Thomas G
Bates of Bethlehem.
The motion for judgment because
of the defendants failure to plead in
the case of Margaret F. Loughlin
Exec, against the Town of Water
town, was crossed off the docket al
a short calendar session of common
pleas this morning by Judge John
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27
PLAQUE VOTED
i FOR FOUNTAIN
Community Club HOnOrs
Memory Of 8 Youths;
!. Committee Named
Washington Hill
Correspondent: Mrs. Frank
McGrath - Telephone 1850

The Washington Park Commu-
nifty club at their meeting held last
evening voted to have a plaque in
stalled on the drinking fountain
which will be erected in memory of
Of the three boys who were killed
by Lightning in July of this year,
at the park. 1t is hoped to have
the fountain finished before the
cold weather and are anticipating
dedicating it perhaps November II.
The inscription which will be on
the plaque is
"In Memory of
George Holmes
Eugene Martin
Francis Carroll
July IL, 1910
Sponsored by the Washington
Park Community Club and
Their Friends"
Committees were also named to
take care of a dance Oct 26, which
the club are in hopes of having, by
way Of opening the Community
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27
mo OPPOSITION
TO CONC. SMITH
Warden Sheridan Of Nan.
gatuck Announces He's
Not Interested

denomination Of Congressman J.
Joseph Smith by reclamation at the
fifth district Democratic congress
sional convention In Torrington Oct.
5 was virtually assured today when
Warden John ]. Sheridan, % Nau.
gatuck, announced that his name
would not be offered. Mr.. Sl1eri-
dams move, expected Tor the past
several weeks, apparently removes
the last opposition OF unanimous re-
nomination for the tl1ree-tefm
member OF the House.
Il am not interested in the NOM
nation for congress-" said Warden
Sheridan. my name viii not 60 be-
fore the convention"
Naugatuck's votes at the cOnvefl-
ton are officially not committed,
but undoubtedly win now go to
Smith. An attempt several weeks
ago to place Anthony w. TeIesca,
Of Torrington, in the field for the
nomination ended in failure, anc
Telesca is backing Congressman
Smith.
Waterbury,s Al delegates, bound
by the unit rule, are pledged to thu
congressman. The local group will
be led by Mayor Vincent Scully.
The bitter battle being fought 70,
the Republican nomination has en-
HANGED Congressman Slnihs, al
ready bright prospects of reelection
His record at washington is SURF
to win him many normally Repub.
lication votes, even in the tradi.
tional q. o. P. stronghold Of Litch
field county.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-09-27

~. McDonough.
The petition Of q receiver IN the
case Of Julia p. Strong against
Grace Mercer and others was put
over while the motion for judgment
and law days in the same case was
heard. Law day was set for October
Is with the debt listed at 36,610.20.
An answer has been filed and the
motion for judgment in the case Of
Milton w. Goss, trustee, against the
Eagle Lock company Of Terryville,
was erased OF.
October 20 was set as law day,
with the debt listed at $5,068, IN the
hearing ON the motion for disclosure
Of defense, judgment and law days
in the case Of Rold H. Camp and
others against the Charles Thatcher
company.
An answer has been fled in the
motion for judgment in the case Of
Michael L. Coleman against the
Cheshire company so the case was
crossed of the docket.