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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

They tell the story of the time Joan was instructed to take up young, six-foot Australian on his first fight. When he came on the field, saw Joan, looked at her tiny, delicate hands, he seemed sorne- what doubtful. Then he shrugged his shoulders and climbed into the seat behind her, saying T never thought I would ever have to learn from any woman, but from such a tiny woman beats me-" At one period Joan had fsrried more machines than any of her colleagues.
 Women and men ferry-pilots work on terms of absolute equal ity. There was some idle talk about the glamorous, wealthy girls, all owning their own planes, who had rushed to join the ATA at the out. break of war, but were inclined to be more ornamental than useful.
 Nothing could be further from the truth. Several of them are mar ried to wealthy men or belong to the Social Register, but for sheer hard work ard endurance, they do bAAVAk 6AAtkG dkkkt k 1llA aAWaJ0 having to put Q brake on the girls, rather than speed them up," said Pauline Gower.
 WOMEN PILOTS HAVE
 DONE A REAL JOB
 ATA age limits are 20 to 42-but there are several pilots who have reached the age limit and are still aAttUs2 1ARutAA HF1Nn fg six pounds a week for junior off, cers, seven pounds, ten shiNings for seniors. This Is approximately 24 and 30 dollars respectively. Out of this, however, they have to feed and house themselves as well as supply all their kit. unlike the women ia other services, they have no right to free medical, dental or other advantages, so that the legend that they are being paid exorbitant wages is absurd.
 They thought nothing of Q min mium of 800 flying hours when they started in. Now candidates can go on the waiting list with a mere 75 hours solo flying. Nationally, there is stiff test to be passed before enrolment.
 Apart from Amy Johnson, whose loss Is still fresh in the minds of her co-pilots, the urit has suffered only one other casualty. On the other hand, twenty-six pilots have passed out of the ATA school since the beginning of the war.
 Of the many charts In Comman- dant Pauline Covers office Is one to which she points with pride. This shows that during the worst of the "blitz." the week ending Septmeber 18th, fifteen ATA women pilots ferried 400 aircraft and put in 300 flying hours.
 That's an achievement which surely will figure one day in the annals of the Battle of Britain, side by side with the daring exploits of the RAF.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
Cash for Britain!

A report by the Waterbury Chapter of Bundles of Britain discloses that the Organixa has succeeded in raising S1,- 757.75 in recent weeks. Funds received are applied toward British hospitals damaged by air raids.
 A large percentage of the re- ceipts, $1,011.10, was raised in 2 hospital tag day sale in the downtown section of this city, June 13 and If. The newly formed Jewish division of the Bundles for Britain contrib uted $746.65 toward the tag day amount.
 The Waterbury chapter will meet tonight in the old par ish house of St. Johns Church on West Main street, with Mrs. Clarence P. Cook presiding. The meeting Is open to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
SpOtlighting Brass sCityNews
COOrdinatOr

Lieut.. William B. Tape, officer in the naval reserve since 1929, has been assigned to the post of naval cocrdinator at the state selective service headquarters in Hartford. His work will consist of passing on deferment requests from persons employed in indus tries filling orders for the U. s. Navy.
 Lieut.. Pape resides at 42S Farm ington avenue.
 He is q graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and received his ensign's commission in 1922. He served at sea for five years, later joining the reserve, and for the past ten years has been a member of the headquar- ters staff, Connecticut naval mili- tia. He has been member of the state naval militia rife team, as well as member of the second company, Governors Foot Guard,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

The novelty races held at Wash- ington park last evening were a huge success with a very large audi ence attending. William Christen- sen and Noram Foster won the prize in the wheelbarrow race, Ag- nes Murphy won the cracker relay and Eileen Murphy won the banana race. Novelty races are scheduled for next Wednesday evening at the same time.
 volleyhall practice for the boys in preparation for the coming game with Fuller street are being held tonight - the game is to be played at Washington park Friday night. Albie Kelly is expected to star for the team during the season.
 Washington park playground is about the best playground in the city this year. Everything is in fine shape, and the new equipment is going over big with the young sters. The new Jungle Jim" is something the kids have longed for, for yearS-and a new set of rub
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
Government Requests
 Rooms Held for Legion
Committee on Housing Faces Serious Upset When
 YMCA Cancels Reservations for 27 Rooms

Another reverse for the American Legion Convention committed!
 Arranging a convention on the scale necessary for a successful meeting as that of the Connecticut Department, American Legion, is just one headache after another for the chairman of a committee that is entrusted with the responsibility of housing 336 official delegates, 336 alternates; 300 or more delegates to the auxiliary's session; several scores of the 70 and 8 conclaves. not to mention the score of past and pres- ent officers, friends. relatives and visiting buddies" And does Chair man Bernie" Wilhelm of Corp, coyle Posts housing committee know it now.
 Yesterday word was received that as a result Of request from fbe government the Central YMcA had to request Chairman Wilhelm to cancel reservations he had made for 27 rooms. The gOyeFnemtn needs the quarters to accommodate bns speeloFs and expert help needed on defense contracts here,
 With all rooms available at The Elton and the Klngsbufg hotels ss0,d outs months ago, G0mFade wilhelm had depended strongly 0n the YMcA With the 2T rooms bee ing counted out as faF as the te- gi0n concerns Bernie must nov dee pend on the ts spacious kynlnas stun 70 provide sleeping quarters faF delegates and theiF friends,
 4 ebeekup 0n private homes, boarding houses, iolifisl camps, fuills Bler cottages is now in progress, Help wanted s beTnie's S. Q. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
BLAMED FOR DEATH

Branford, Conn, July 10-(UP)- The Eoise of an air compressor which prevented him from hearing a warning whistle, was blamed today for the death of John Bagnay, 4i, a railroad laborer who was run down by New Haven" passenger train.
 Three others working with Bagnay jumped clear of the tracks when one of them shouted as the train bore down upon them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
State LOOP. Outing
 Planned For August 9
Pleasure Beach to Be Scene of Big Gathering; Ar
 engagements Made Last Evening at WilIimantc

The Odd Fellows and Rebekah's Field Day Association held their July meeting last night in Willi- mantle, as guests of Violet Rebekah Lodge No. 57, and Obwebetuck Lodge, No. i6. I. o. O. M. Fifty del- egates were present from various member lodges throughout the state.
 Chairmen of the program, drills, badges. publicity, tickets, arrange mehts and reception committees reported on plans for the coming Odd Fellows Field Day. to be held Saturday, August Q at Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport. It is expected that more than 10000 people will attend. and prospects are for an enjoyable time for all.
 Brief addresses were delivered by Edward J. 9tentaford, c. M., Hor- acc A. Walker. D. c. M., and Clara B, Walker. V. Pres Reb. Assn. Dei- egates extended votes Of thanks to Violet Rebekah and ObWebetlick lodges for their hospitality, and to the orchestra, which played Eev- erai fsleeti0nG before and after the meeting. At the adjournment of the meeting at i0:is ?. fl.. re. fresbments were served. Llewellyn brOmfield, JF. P. c. M., president Of the association. osllelatAd.
 The nsKt meeting of the ofganls zasIon will take plnee Arnday evening. August (. at the Monitor Lodge ho. se. in Bridgeport.
 Distinguished guests present at last nights meeting were: Edward I. AtenihfeFd, ~. W. 0l Wagf MaFts ford, Horace A. WaikeFs D. ~. M. 0f Hgl6aeflald. wTeGeHiok h. RnolpA. u. W. ef MHadalel0Wn. HYaitor C. Nlelaon, Q. ". of Vest Hartford, walter z. kloln, oF. 1Feaauref|
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
Vacationists Cautioned On Sanitary Hazards
Dept. of Health Issues Summer Warnings Water
 Pollution Hazards Called Attention To

sparkling 1t may be polluted. When there is any question of safety, drinking water can be made safe by boiling before use. On short trips 1t is a good idea for the vacationist to take drinking water secured from a known safe source.
 Mir. Scott said that the wise va- cationist chooses to eat in places that appear sanitary. An increasing number of local health officials now post inspection placards in public eating places to indicate to the pub- lie the sanitary conditions that pre- vailed at the last inspection.
 Although most of Connecticut's lakes, ponds and salt water areas are safe for bathing, MT. Scott warned that bathing in streams and salt water harbors near large cities where the water is polluted by sew age is hazardous to health. Evidence as to the, safety of bathing places can be obtained from town and city health officials.
 Information as to the sanitary ratings of organized groups in the state is available from the health officer of the town in which the camp is located or from the State Department of Health in Hartford. Each year the department inspects such camps as to water supply, sewage and refuse disposal eating facilities, sleeping quarters and general cleanliness.
 Practice the Golden Rule in dis posal of wastes when away from home, MT. Scott urged. Strewing the landscape with refuse not only may create health hazard but is con- trary to the principles of ordinary decency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
Britain Says Proudly: Alta
IITs WOMEN FERRNPoTs Mo po GRAND JoB FOR F

By ROSETTE HARCROVE NEA Service Stan COrresnonden

NEA Service stan Correspondent
 London-.-When Jacqueline Coch- ran, first woman pilot to fly U s. bomber across the Atlantic to England, recently arrived back in America, she was lavish in her praise of Britain's "Atta Girls"-the women ferry-pilots who relieve RAF pilots by flying planes from one airport to another. The famed Am erican aviatrix echoed the senti- ments of Britons, who feel that these members of the Air Transport Auxiliary should be included in Winston Churchill's famous flew to whom so many owe so much"
 At the outbreak of war, when the unit was formed, there were just eight "atta" girls. Today there are fifty of these women ferry pilots with as many more OH the reserve list.
 COMMANDANT
 PREDICTED ATA
 When Pauline Cover wrote her book "Women with Wings, she gave an emphatic "yes" to the query: Would women pilots be of any use in time of war2" She visualized them as aerial ambulance pilots, ferry pilots ard in many other capaci- ties.
 Today Pauline Gower holds the rank of Captain and is comma11- dant of the ATA women's section. I saw her at headquarters, situated at an important airdrome outside London and there met the "atta" girls and saw some of them at work.
 Of the original eight "atta" girls, was fortunate enough to find six at the airdrome, all attractive, all bubbling over with enthusiasm. To begin with Captain Pauline Cover, a tall, slender, looking blonde in her early thirties, she strikes you as essentially competent, but there is nothing of the martinet about her. While I was in her office, two or three of her junior officers walk ed in. There was a friendly atmos- phere all round.
 Pauline learned to fly in 1880, The late Amy Johnson was her in- structor. Since then she has flown over 2000 hours, carried over S0,- 900 passengers. She was the first woman to hold the Air Ministry's first-class Navigator's Certificate. Since the war she has had less time for flying, most of her work being administrative. Her great ambition Is not merely to fly a bomber from factory to RAF station, but to be "in" on the actual bombing of some military objective in Germany. "Why not2" she asked, T could go as a first alder"
 Captain Winifred Crossley, equal ly tall and good-looking, but a had a day of. But she was there with her 12-year-old son,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
WOOL MARKET

Boston, July 10.-(Up)-occa- sional sales of wool at the Boston market were mostly Ht small to moderate volume the U. s. Agricul- ture Department reported today.
 Small lots of combing 3-e and l-4 Blood Bright Fleece Wools brought 46 to 47 cents in the grease. Mod- crate quantities of short to average French comblng lengths fine terri- tory wools in original bags brought $l to $l.02 secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
Chicken, EhI

4 continuance was given to John Hennessy of Waterbury ana nF0okfeid and stephen Pat9 Qf NeWtOwn by Judge Harry P. Bradley in NeWtown town court FnsfeTday. Both men are charged Nlfh stealing a chicken from Wll- l'aln GFad0wieh and the men M|eFe taken into custody by Was
 NFhury police, The pair are m Mli 90 BanbnFy because they were HkRbis t0 raise the bonds 0f si00, I'1e eoHiipnanee was entered ln f3e ease pending further inyestls Naaten bg Mewf0Dw authorities,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
Interested?

Two leaflets, one on the state Juvenile court act, the other on the bill on aid to dependent chil- dren, both of which were enacted by the I941 General Assembly,, have been prepared for public use by the legislative bureau of the Con- necticuE Child Welfare Association Inc.
 Copies of the leaflets, which outline the provisions of the acts and listt he classes of children af- fbeted under each. may be se- cured without charge by writing 70 the offices of the association, GS Whitney avenue, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
OILINC PROGRAM
 ENOW DELAYED

hangatnek, Jnly i0-Wardsn Leo j. Brophy announced today that be- eauss 0f the damage done on num- eF0as streets by the haaVg rain Tnesday, the oiliag program wili be delayed somewhat,
 ThsTo are fifasfolls waElsouts an1 stfeef depaFfNleflt workers Ntil weTk ia repairing theae gle2t Week, taa wafaaA ams6, Nse anticipates flle eeis ieekt0A ~ cana and Dfher FisbeiHh wfll be hein neet week ef0. Misb dates to he annoineoa eoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

Frank J. Green, secretary of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce has been elected president of the New England Association of Com mercial Executives, 1t was dis closed belatedly today.
 The election took place at a meeting in Portland, Me, June 28, but Mir. Green, who shuns the spotlight, said nothing about the honor conferred upon him. How ever, . press release from Maine today brought word of his elec- ton to this city.
 The organization is composed of executives of Chambers of Com merce, the New England Council, Better Business Bureaus, Manu- facturers' Associations and Mer- chants Organizations. Four quar- terly meetings are held each year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

Traveling vacstionists who select their drinking water bathing sites and eating places carefully stand a better chance of deriving pleasure and health benefit from their holi- day, said Warren J, Scott, Director of the Bureau of Sanitary Engineer ing, today in the weekly broadcast of the State Department of Health.
 Municipal supplies are usually the safest sources of drinking water, he recommended. Running streams
 poorly protected and located wells and springs are dangerous. Even though the water appears clear and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

Members of the Municipal Seal- CTS of Weights and Measures asso. citation met yesterday in their annual summer meeting at the Pease House, Saybrook. Recent legislation passed in the General Assembly and by local law maker5 as well as proposed legislation was discussed. Various events of interest to the association accur. ring since the last meetink were reviewed.
 On the invitation of President William H. Dunlavey, the assOciar ticn voted to hold its annual meeting in Waterbury. A com mittee will he named shortly to select the date and place of busi- ness sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
SOY ~ DROWNED

Methel, conn, July ie- UP - A pond neFmally oHlp enesf0et deep 1'I to-day swollen bs rain took the llIe aE AryeaFrold George Silvia, VI. nsm eg State PelleemaD George Hi'VlA
 NHsa haE drowned while hle eieilts yHNF FSaIA fwin nlsfefs ssld anatheT 1|11aansoa ffkea fzn helnleeslss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
CLOTHING STORE
 OWNER IS DEAD

Rev Haven, Conn, July i0'--luPl -PuleFal services will be held PTl- day for Irving q. Riehey. 79. presi. dent Of the BeslesR sRiehey eysteln, whe disd yesterday after sn opera ton.
 islehey entered the clothing blsas lneas at Taunton, Maea. in Ieee. and later operated a store ct Springfield, Maeea before locating el heW Haven, i1e was q native el Northumberland, <, If. lis widow and tWo sons survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
Novelty Races Held
 At Washington Park
Playground Attraction Draws Large Attendance
 Testimonial Tonight for Joseph Kenney ,a'
WASHINGTON HILL

Der quoits are certainly making a big hit. The quolts are so con. structed that they can be moved to any place in the park where the ground is level to play on, elimin- ating the necessity of having an iron pipe put into the ground which sometimes proved dangerous, from the accident point of view.
 The Jungle Jim" was one thing that Fulton park could boast of but now that Washington has one makes for little more content- nent. tN
 MT. and Mrs. Domenic Cheru- bine of Mohawk street, have re- turned to their home after spend- ing a few days at Waterviliet, N, Y.
 Ralph Pettinicchi, student at Purdue university, at West Laf-' ayette, Ind, is spending the sum- mer with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Pettinicchi on Mohawk street.
 Charles Carpenter of Mohawk street, spent very pleasant weeks vacation visiting with his sister, Miss Rita Carpenter, in Washing ton, D. c.
 Friends of Joseph Kenny of South View street, will gather tonight at McGrath's Pine Room to have a tes- timonial in honor of his approach ing marriage next Saturday, to Miss Irene Mason, of Oakville.
 Phil Ryan will be toastmaster, and the committee is headed by Frank Hogan, as chairman. as-. sisted by Joe Happy" Shea. Charles Martin. Tex Brady, Leo Coleman, Bill Mccormack, Joe OLaskey, Tom Walsh, Joe Bowey and Mike Ken ney.
 Anyone wishing to attend may do SO by contracting any member of the committee.
 While quite a number of resi- dents of the Hill were present at the dedication services of the new drinking fountain last Sunday af- ternoon, it was surprising how many new faces appeared in the park, during the afternoon and early evenings. since Sunday to view the new addition to the park. Many remarks have been overheard as to how nice the fountain is con- stfueted and what a useful thing 1t will and has proven already. to be. Members Of the Community club certainly are Tec0mpensed already for whatever extra work the fOun- tain has made them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
COTTON FUTURES

New York, July l0-(UP)-Cot- ton futures developed Q slightly easier trend in quiet forenoon deal-
 ings today. Around noon the list was unchanged to 5 points net lower, or unchanged from the opening range.
 Traders generally were reluctant to enter into any new commitments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
Market Turns Strong With Prices Jumping,
Shares Had Point Advance; All Issues Good
 Shares aid Point Advance; All Issues Good 1,

pending new developments. Confu-
 sion in Worth street quarters wherei Textile trading was at e standstilIl because of the recently established price ceilings restricted interest il14 cotton futures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

A hnman body a0aa nna MMeaaa fie nlilea an hour Co falling from ang bslgiit According e Army eia~ ai1iaaa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

Grand Encampment of Torrington and Clara B. Walker. vice-preSident of Rebekah Assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

\ Chimes must iesFn at ieaat aeee characters Co order Co ba able fe read hls neiiye iansuaso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-10

Ralph Pettinicchi, a student at Purdue university, at West Laf-' ayette, Ind, is spending the sum- mer with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Pettinicchi on Mohawk street,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-24

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-24

Wool coverts are on the 9crest
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-24

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-24

Another week starts today in
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-24
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