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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
MADE BRAVE TRY
 TO BE FIREMAN
Good Rating In Everything But Height-May Get
 Another Chance

New York, Aug. 12-CUP)-Two months of neck stretching, two days of "bone relaxing" and two bumps on the head failed by half an inch to qualify Gino Frances chini, 19, for a city firemen's job.
 He believes he would have made the required five feet, seven inches height if the bees had done their part. They were supposed to sting his honey-soaked head, but when the critical time came they had all died.
 Franceschini was five feet, 7-8 inches tall when he went into training two months ago. Daily exercise over a gymnasium bar, in which he strapped a canvas sling under his chin and pulled himself off the floor with 8 rope, added less than an inch to his stature.
 As examination day approached he rented room two blocks from the New York university athletic field, scene of the examinati ton, and late last Friday night he hi- bernated there. He lay on a thin mattress for 50 hours, relaxing his bones," and arranged for his broth CT, Louis, and an uncle, Angelo, to carry him to the athletic field on 8 stretcher so he would not walk off' any weight. He complained later that his brother "got tired and made me walk a little way"
 When the wild bees he had cap- tured failed him, Franceschini gave himself two smart blows on the head with wooden club and the bumps survived hours after the examination.
 Although he missed the standard, Franceschini will get another ex- animation in six months because of his high rating = 89.9-i in other physical tests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

"A. planning conference of District Scout Commissioners and Scout 1nasterc of the Mattatack Council, Boy Scouts of America, held on Saturday and Sunday at Camp Mattatlck, and a picnic for mem hcrs of the camp staff and girl friends held yesterday afternoon and evening, were the concluding seas Bl at Camp Mattatuck.
 This was by far the most suc- cessfrl of the three full seasons at Camp Mattatuck to date, ac- cordit1g to Scout Executive David F. Bahson. For the first time com plete facilities at the camp were available, and the scouts were en- abled to have 8 full and well- rounded program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
WATCH PRESENTED
 YOUNG SELECTEE

Raymond Hassinger of 59 Tran
 sit street, who was yesterday in ducted into the armed forces of the United States, before his Ge- parture was given farewell party by friends in the city Saturday
 night. MT. and Mrs. Allen Fraser of Wolcott street were hosts, and MT. Hassinger was presented a military wrist watch by the guests attending.
 Those present were Bessie Fra |ser, Aisno Paris, Doris Fraser, Cliff ford Hotchkisss Harold and Ray mond HAssinger, Ruth Bradsl1aw, Mrs. .Herley Bradshaw, MT. and Mrs. Allen Fraser and MT and Agfs. RiahaEd oarFel. . ,. ..z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12


 The popularity of the camp is well ettested by the good attend ance throughout the season. A largeP percentage of the troops in the Agattatuck Council attended the camp than ever before. Some of She component districts had every ore of their member troops represent ed at one time or another during the summer. Only 8 of the 42 troops in the council were rot represented. Chief Babson hopes for 100 per cent representation next season.
 Scout Year
 Fifteen Scout leaders, represent ing all of the eight districts of the MattAtuck Council, discussed and made plans for the annual Scout year" program for the Council run ming from September of this year through the following years camp ing season. It was decided to place great emphasis on having each Troop, Sea Scout Ship, Ex- plorer Troop and Cub Back plan its own annual program during the coming month, and to hold a con- ference of all Scoutmasters, Skip pers, and Cubmasters at Camp Mattatuck on Saturday afternoon and evening, Oct. 4, at which sll of the programs will be presented and discussed.
 Plans were made to have all units stress emergency service prep sration during the coming months, together with the greatest possible amount of outdoor camping and hiking activities for training in scoutcraft.
 Skipper Frank Rheinhold of the S. s. Flying Cloud of Watertown presented resume of a training conference for Sea Scout leaders which he attended recently at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
DANCING TEAM IN COURT ACT
Complainant Thought She Married Brother of
 Cesare Romero

Don Tobasco, 43, of 135 West 18th street, New York city, was sentenced to three months in jail, in lieu of $500 bonds, and ordered to provide his wife, 8 resident of this city, with $7 weekly support for her and an infant child, by Judge T. E. Conway in municipal court today.
 Tohasco was arrested yesterday by Detective Lieut.. John J. Calvin on a warrant issued on a complaint by Mrs. Tobasco.
 The complaining witness testified on the stand that the accused, whom she married two years ago, had told her that he was 8 brother of movie actor Cesar Romero, and that he owned a large estate in Mexico. The two had toured the country, she said, as a dancing team prior to their marriage.
 Since their marriage in Water bury in 1889, Mrs. Tobasco alleged he had failed to provide her with support on a number of occasions. On the last occasion, he left for New York where he secured em- ployment at Kennedy's Grill. The accused stated that he was earning $20 per week at his present job. . Pleading guilty to the charge of non-support, Tobasco said that he was born in Honolulu, and that he was of Spanish descent.
 Two other men in this city were turned over to police on charges of non-support: George A. Deverry, 43, was taken into custody by De- tective Sergeant John Mates, and turned over to the Springfield po- lice.
 Gerald Massier, 27, of Central Falls, R. l., was arrested on. a war rant served by Detective Sergeant Anthony Mariana, and will be sent to that city to answer non-support charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

have had no lasting or damaging effect on the City's finances and the current administration is reported to be thoroughly capable.
 Waterbury is essentially an indus trial city with 181 manufacturing establishments producing a variety of products. The City is the center of the brass industry of the United States, producing more than one half of the manufactured brass and copper in this country. The indus try is of long standing and basic in character. Approximately 5OR Of the City's taxes is paid by indus trial concerns and the four largest alone pay about 2046. This is a stahihzing factor during periods of depression as 1t prevents a serious decline in city income normally ex- pected in an industrial city, the bulk of whose residents are con- posed of the laboring classes.
 To summarize, we feel that as q result of the generally favorable record of the City during the de- precision period and the distinct i'm provement of the last three years. both the current financial position and the long term prospects of tfas City are favorable. The City's cash position is strong, its current tan delinquency moderate and its budgs etary delinquency reserves mora than adequate. The City's debt has been reduced substantially during the last few years and is scheduled for orderly retirement with mort than half of the present total dIs to mature within the next decade Tho City is not resorting to refund ing. Provision is being made in tl1k budget for the payment of relisl costs entirely from current rev. enues Furthermore, the City ha5 no overlapping debt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

Rev. Robert G. Gouge, of Bridgeport, will be the guest speaker at the Gospel Tent at the corner of Baldwin and Madison streets tonight at 7,45 o'clock. He will also lecture tomorrow, Thurs day and Friday evenings at the same place at the same time.
 Rev. Mir. GOuge has had a varied and extensive ministry. As an evangelist he has preached in 36 states. and Canada. As a pastor he has served in Detroit, Mich, Chi cago, H., Cambridge, Mass, and Toronto, Canada. At present he is pastor in Bridgeport, Conn. The public is invited to hear the time ly messages of this foreceful speaker, who breaches the gospel in old fashioned simplicity and power. Al seats are free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
MOSQUITO CONTROL
 PROJECT AT CAMP

An army y-superviSed campaign us- ing WPA workmen to eliminate mos quitoes at Camp Wheeler, infantry replacement center where 5000 men are stational near Macon (Georgia) 1, is nearing completion. Brush areas and ponds where mosquitoes might breed have been cleaned and drained. WPA crews cleared under brush around Stone creek. where it enters the military property at Halcyon lake, and strengthened the streams course. In the past six years in Georgia, WPA workers have built a thousand miles of drainage canals in 06 counties, and the fight against malaria has been made eff fective in 5000 acres of swampy areas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 AUG. II, 194O
By United Press

Germany launched mass air attack against England, cover ing a 2OO-miIe stretch from Port land to the Thames estuary.
 Britain reported that since the intensification of Germany's air assaults total of 3S7 bombers and fighters had been shot down during the period, June 1S-Aug. II.
 The R.A.F. in Lybia continued to harass the Italians near Bar IIia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Boy Scouts Complete Successful Year at Camp Mattatuc
City's Financial
 Picture Comforting
Investment Firm Points Out Several Interesting Facts to Prospective Buyers of Water Supply Bonds

bright picture of Waterburys financial condition a painted in prospectus issued by Lazard FrereS and Com pany New York investment firm which has purchased the 100000 water supply bond issue foated by the city, II of the City during the depression period and the distinct improvement of the last three years both the current financial position and the long term prospects of the City favnrahlen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
POPULAR INTEREST
 IN SEWING CLASS
Attendance Continues s Large=ExceIIent Work
 Accomplished
Washington Hill

Miss Ann Ryan's WPA sewing class Is in session every Wednesday afternoon at Washington Park Community House from 2 to 4:3O o'clock. It is one of the most popu- lar of the varied WPA activities in Waterbury. Enthusiastic interest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

Iocoviello, Matteo Cedelo and Frank DeChiaro.
 A special meeting of the Mount Carmel Dramatic club has been called for tomorrow night at 8 o. clock at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. The mem bers will select a play to be pre- sented in October. The special play committee of the organization will give recommendations for the production, and a cast will be chos- en at the meeting.
 The regular weekly meeting of Boy Scout Troop 28 will be held to- night at 6:30 at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. Michael Purcaro, scoutmaster, will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

several colleagues on the Senate Military Affairs committee, of which he is chairman, for the trip to Iceland. They will travel on warship carrying supplies to the Atlantic outpost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

The Department of Commerce has devised instruments which auto matically record ultraviolet radia- ton useful to human beings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
SHE'S s6, GETS INSURANCE

Windsor, Mass, CUP)-In 1894 Mrs. Phoebe Ellen Turner bought $1,000 straight life insurance policy. Now 96 years old and the oldest woman here, she collected on the policy for the company tables officially assume that 96 is the end of life and consider her life" policy matured.
 Half the cotton gins in the State of Bahia, Brazil, are average the Department Of Commerce reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

A tree at Victoria Falls, Ri1cdesiR has base S8 feet in circumference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

Plans are being completed for the third annual clambake of the St. Joseph's Fife and Drum corps which will take place Sunday at the Alpha Sporting club, Middlebury. Hundreds of persons are expected to atetnd the affair, proceeds of which will be used for buying new uni forms for the members, and for the numerous expenses involved in making trips and keeping up equip- ment. The event will start at 10 a. m. and continue until late in the evening.
 The Brooklyn corps has partici- pated in all the major meets and competitions of the east in the past seven years, storing up a large collection of trophies and medals. Its performances have been con- stantly in demand not only by or ganizations of St. Joseph's church but at affairs of many independent groups of the city. In view of the prestige it has built up and of the service it has rendered to innum- erable groups a record crowd is ex- pected to turn out Sunday to make the benefit clambake a success for the St. Joseph's unit.
 Tickets for the affair will be available until tomorrow night from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

Many Chinese opticians are nov opSEstins in the RhilippiEe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

Japan is the principal source oe imports Of canaries, the Department of cOmemrce repnetg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Third Annual Bake
 Planned For Corps
Proceeds of Outing to Benefit St. Josephs Champions
 Dramatic Club to Select Play of Fall Presentation
BROOKLYN NEWS

1ocoviello. Matteo Cedelo and Frank DeChiaro.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
President Plans
Foreign Policy
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port of the presidents policies, to
rabid opposition. He said. however,
that it was impossible to estimate
the ratio of support to opposition
Elaborate plans were announced
by broadcastlng companies to send
the presidents address by short
wave throughout the world in Eng
lish, Spanish. German, Portuguese,
italian, French, Polish and Yugo-
slavian.
The address originally was sche-
ouled for a fortnight ago before
American diplomats at the Pan
American Union but was postponed
because of the presidents illness,
He will SPEAK tonight from the
cast room of the White House be-
fore a group which will include the
American diplomats and their fam
lilies, cabinet members and some OF
Mrs. Roosevelt's guests.
The sharpeSt conflict between the
United States conception of free
dom of the seas and Germany's
blockade program is due to develop
in the Red Sea. Mr.. Roosevelt in
tends that American merchant
ships shall enter those waters
with goods useful to Britain's Near
Eastern forces. Germany promises
to sink any ships found on such a
mission there.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
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nown. at its head. 1t included the
two slow but powerful battleships
23,950-ton Rodney and 2e,l50-ton
| Families. which were cut loose from
the valuable conveys they were eS-
corting across the Atlantic and
! turned into the chase.
1t included the new G2,000ton air.
craft carrier Victorious and the
ancient aircraft carrier Ark Royal,
the bulldog cruisers, Norfolk ano
Suffolk which first sighted the
Bismarck in the snow and Sleet OF
the Denmark straits at siX-mile
range late Friday night.
These vast forces, aided by many
other destroyers. cruisers, and scout
ing airplanes swept The north At
lantic waters for the Bismarck as
the Nazi Warship doubled back on
her tracks and attempted to reach
the protective lee Of the Nazi-held
French coast.
British warships held the trail
of the Bismarck after she sank the
Hood all through Saturday but lost
her in the dark nous Of Saturday
night and Sunday morning.
Finally at 1890 am. yesterday
after extensive patrols by planes
including those of Canadian forces
stationed in Newfoundland, the Bis
marck was relocated.
An American two-motored Con-
solidated- Catalina flying boat spot
ed the Bismarck about $50 miles off
Lands End, Westernmost projectory
of Britain.
Soon thereafter torpedo planes
of the Ark Royal roared in for an
attack, driving home at least two
torpedoes. and apparently injuring
the Bismarck's steering apparatus.
Now the cruiser Sheffield, 9l00
tons, raced up to the scene of action
and stood by while 4 destroyer flo
tilla pounded in with the valiant
destroyer CoSsack. hero of the Alt
mark rescue on the Norwegian coast
in the van. CoSsack and its sister
ship, Maori, each scored torpedo
hits and the Bismarck was seen to
lie motionless on the water with
fire billowing from the forecaStle.
The Binmarck now was just 400
miles west of Brest, having been
pursued for some 1,750 miles from
the scene of the hoods loss of
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
British Sink Big
Nuzi Dreodnuuq

Greenland.
The torpedo attack was delivered
about IL pm. AT daylight the Bis
marck opened fire on the hornet
like British destroyers and the
cruiser Norfolk. after chasing all
the way from Denmark straits went
into action against the wounded
Nazi dreadnaught A few mon\1ts
later the British battleship force
came up and hurled their broad
sides against the Bismarck.
Details of the final action were
not reported beyond the fact tina!
the Dorsetshire was sent in for the
kill by torpedo and the Bismarck;
sank at 1l:01 am.
Only British damage reported
beyond the Hood-wa. slight injury
to the Prince of Wales.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
! Border PafroImen
Punctufe Alibis
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ASOIItAilutC llOul rage ~
Tuesday they admitted they were
arrested for a counterfeiting .deal
and served part OF two-year terms
at the federal penitentiary at Lewis
burg, Penn. One said they were de-
ported from the United States II
1899 and the other in 1887. Dis
crepancies in their stories will be
investigated by the FBI.
In the meantime the men are helc
prisoners in the Imperial county
iail at Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
MUST FACE TRIAL

Bill Stevens, charged with at
tempting TO burglarize room in a
Brawley hotel, pleaded not guilty
to the charge in superior court
Tuesday. He will be tried Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
ELECT PRESIDENT

LCS ANGELES. May 81 up
Arthur Friedman of Modesto was
elected president of the young
Republicans of California, head
quarters Of the organization here
said today.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
OREGON WINS TITLE

CORVALLIS, Gre, May 81 tUP)
University of Oregon won the
baseball championship of the Paci-
fic Coast conference northern di-
vision yesterday by beating Oregon
State college. 9-5.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
SENTENCED

L. S. Martin, Negro, was sentenced
to the county Jail for a year and
granted probation for two years for
contributing to the delinquency OF
a minor girl. He pleaded guilty to
the charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
CAR THIEF SENTENCED

Eddie Lee Polk, Negro who pleaded
guilty to stealing a car, was SEN
fenced TO San Quentin penitent-
iary but granted probation for two
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
INTEND TO MARRY

A notice Of their intention to
marry was filed with County Clerk
w. j. McClelland Monday BY Carl
Hime, 81, El Centre aircraft work.
man, and Eva Shumard, 20, El
CentrO
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27
LLOYD EDWARDS
EW POLICEMAN

Police Chief r.. r. Voyles of Isl
entro Tuesday announced the ap-
ointment OF a new member of the
orce. Lloyd Edwards. Edwards has
wed in FL Centre a number of
ears and until recently was a Coca
ola driver.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-27

SENT TO PENITENTIARY
Polito Garcia, who pleaded guilty
o writing four bad checks in Ca
exico, Tuesday was sentenced 10
san Quentin penitentiary.
Evening star., 1941-10-12
Miss Lawrence
Becomes Bride
OF Seret. DOXey

The wedding of Miss Emily Jane
Lawrence of Arlington, Va, to Sergt.
Donald DOxey, U. S. M. c., son OF
Mr.. Leonard Doxey and the late
Mrs. Doxey of Hastings, Mich, took
place yesterday in the Church of the
Epiphany in Arlington. The Rev.
Patrick Murphy officiated.
The bride was given in marriage
by her brother, Pvt. Larry Lawrence
of Fort Meade, and she was at
tended by her sisters, Mrs. E. r.
Minnich of Wellsburg, w. Va, and
Miss Margaret C. Lawrence.
Mr.. Forney Reese of Washington
was best man, and ushers included
Mr.. Frank Anderson, jr., of AMMAN
dale, Va, and Mr.. Christopher Clay
ton Of Hyattsville, Md.
Autumn foliage and flowers were
used in the decorations. Mrs. Fran
els Cary and Mrs. AlonZo Allison
were soloists at the ceremony, and
the organist was Mrs. Robert David
son.
A wedding supper Tor the br1daI
party and close friends was held
after the ceremony at the home OF
the brides mother, Mrs. Kathryn
D. Lawrence. The couple left later
on a weeks motor trip. The bride
will remain at home with her mother
until Sergt. Doxey returns, from
maneuvers.
Out-of town guests here for the
Evening star., 1941-10-12
Rockville Folk
Back From Cruise

ROCKVILLE, Md, Oct. 1l.-Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Perry, Mr.. Wilbur S.
Day and Mr.. La Mar Kelly are back
from cruise in Southern waters. :.
Mrs. Emma Pyles entertained at
bridge Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Randolph Tai
bott and Mr.. and Mrs. Camillus B
Stokes are spending the week end
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Craw-
ford in Parkersburg, w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Turner of
Baltimore have been visiting Mrs
Turner's brother-in-law and sister
DR.. and Mrs. William A Linthicum
Mr.. and Mrs. William r Brown
have been visiting relatives in Beach
Haven, N. j.
Evening star., 1941-10-12
Miss Isabella Hagner had to miss the
party because of broken ankle.
Miss Lee HOnored at Dinner
By Admiral and Mrs, Station.

The lend of a perfect day" for
Miss Lee was found at the dinner
given by Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Station at the Chevy Chase Club.
There were so or more guests, in
cluding the young ladies who assist
ed at the debut, their beaux and
several from other cities.
Today Mr.. and Mrs. Aspinwall
will wind up the round of parties
for Miss Lee before she returns to
Vassar with midday breakfast for
out-of town guests at the debut and
a few from Washington.
In the Capital especially for the
party were Miss Eileen Erwin, who
will be honored at a ball given by
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Parsons Erwin, December 20, and
Miss Marion Hamilton, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George E Hamilton
jr., who will be presented to society
in Washington at tea November %
Others who came on for the party
were Mr.. P. Blair Lee, with Mrs. Lee
and their daughters, Miss Laura
Evening star., 1941-10-12
About Well>KnOwn Folk
In Books, Art and Politics
Fish and Wildlife Service Regulations
Loosen Bag Limit on Canvasbacks;
Lord Halifax May Join Nearby Hunts
By RORERT CRAWFORD.

Notwithstanding honk of the wild duck
Maryland along the
Shore Virginia the sound that sc the ears OF the hunter Is
ct Chandon
heretofore be limited to three
In daily bag California wine will have to season the royal bird
of gourmets majority of hunters.
Secretary friend the sporting of Amer
directly under his
favorable State laws enacted for
insisted broader
profit
the
both upland
will defense preparations The Wdfe
Evening star., 1941-10-12
Miss Kirk Gives Tea

Miss Ann T. Kirk, daughter Of
Col. and Mrs. Norman T. Kirk, en-
tertained at tea yesterday in her
parents home at the Army Medical
Center, Walter Reed Hospital. Miss
Kirk, who is active as secretary Of
the Junior Daughters of the U. S. A.,
discussed the dance to be held in
December with her guests. Among
those at the tea were Miss Janet
Young, Miss Betsy Dissinger and
Miss Barbara Munroe.