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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
CITY PLACED 54TH
 IN SAFETY SURVEY

Waterbury was listed 54th out oe 75 cities for the six months of th1 year in the national trafac safetS contest for cities with a population from 50,000 to 100000, the survey released from the National Safety council in Chicago revealed. Wat erbury has also been listed with cities of 100000 population and over.
 The announcement stressed tho standing by indicating that water bury's trafac fatality records and improvement over their preceding three-year average has been no Siceable. These factors would con. stitute only 50 per cent of the points used in the final judging ak the end of the year.
 The contest includes every statl and 1,292 cities are enrolled fo this calendar year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
MERCURY AT 75
 AT 1:SO TODAY.
Continued Cooler Weather Tonight and Tomorrow
 Promised Locally

Another of the several extremes in temperature which have made this month notable in weather rec ords was reached yesterday, when the mercury lowered into the 90's, for one of the hottest Aug. 26 readings on record.
 Starting at moderate 70 in the early yesterday morning, the ther- Ynometer shot up to the higher 80s before noon, and climbed just above the 90-degree mark in the after noon.
 Humidity readings were high throughout the day, particularly in the early morning hours, and again in the evening. despite the spas modic thunderstorm which inter n1ittently threatened the city with out ever quite materializing.
 Performing the abrupt about-face to which Waterburians have be- come accustomed, the temperature today was several degrees lower, and predictions were for continued cooler weather tonight and tomor- row. The mercury was only 75 de- grees at 1:30 today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
MCMAHON NAMED
 HEAD OF COLLEGE

Washington, D. C., August T- Special-Dr. John L. McMahor1. as sistant professor of political science of the Catholic University of Amer ica, has been named president of Our Lady of the Lake College, m San Antonio, Texas, and will begin his administration there at the be- ginning of the 1941-42 academic year, the Most Rev. Joseph M. Cor rigan, rector of the university, ar1- nounced today. pr. McMahon las been on the Catholic University faculty since February 1, 1889, hav- ing previously received his masters degree and his doctors degree at the university after graduating from St. Viator College at Bourbon nais, Illinois. He taught political science for i've years at Our Lady ot the Lake College before being ap- pointed to the faculty of Catholic University. Dr. McMahon is presi- dent of the Catholic Association for International Peace and holds mem- bership in the American Society ot International Law and the Political Science Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
2 YOUTHS NAMED.
 FOR ARMY SERVICE
Board l6-A Announces Se- lection for September 8
 -Dwyer Takes Appeal

Local selective service board 16-A today announced the names of two chosen to leave on the September 8 call from this city. They are Peter F. Shreder, 31 Rail- road Hill street and Walter A. Keith, 294 Washington avenue.
 Board 16-B revealed today that an alteration had been made in the case of one of its selectees, originally sechudled co depart for the Hart ford induction center on the same date. William Francis Dwyer, 222 Lounsbury street, will replace Primo Santoro, 32 Granger street, during the pendency of an appeal made by the latter from class LA rating. Chairman of Board 16-B, Anthony schiavone, stated that brothre of the youth had been inducted, and that his father claimed dependency on grounds the registrant is his sole means of support. This circumstance wos not disclosed in the youths questionnaire, MT. Schiavone said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
CAMP AICN PLANS
 TO BE DISCUSSED
D e mocrats, Republicans Meeting This Week to
 Consider Program

The fall political campaign will be off to an early start when both Re- publican and Democratic town corn- mittees hold meetings within the next few days. The G. O. P com- naitteemen will meet at The Elton tomorrow night, while the Demo- cratic town committee will meet Fri day night at the Columbus club, 79 North Main street.
 The Republicans will make plans for an outing to be held next month, with the leadership meantime mak- ing efforts to stave off insTgent clements within the ranks from going through with their present plan of entering primary contest this year. State Chairman J. Ken- meth Bradley is scheduled to ap- pear in the role of peacemaker to- morrow night and will also be in- vited to the outing.
 The Democrats, who expect to avoid any primary contest, will make arrangements for the enroll ing of new voters in September and October. All present holders of elec- tive office will probably be renom- mated in the fall.
 Republican Town Chairman Ver- non L. Hall and Democratic Town Chairman Maurice F. Tangney will preside at the respective sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
Building Permits

Permission has been granted the American Metal Hose branch of the American Brass Co. to erect 8 one-story building at 67 Jewelry street, at an estimated cost of 25,OOO, it was learned today at the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartley. The building IS to be used for factory purposes, but more specific information could not be obtained.
 Other permits issued today in- cIuded four to M. Kosersky & Sons, Inc., for One-family dwell lings on North Harker avenue, at an estimated cost of $500 each; one to George J. BOuffard, for a one-family house on Bouffard ave- ne, $3,30O; and one to Mrs. J0- sephine Ricciardi, one-family house and garage on Francis street, $3,5O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
Several More Civil
 Actions Filed Here
Luther Norman Asks $2,5OO for Injuries Suffered In
 FaIE-WOman Plaintiff Hit by Awning Bar

Joseph Singer was driving his auto mobile on the Merritt Parkway from New York to Waterbury, when the car stopped and he was unable to start it again. The Callahan car, ap- preaching from the rear, crashed into it, propelling 1t into third vehicle, and causing extensive dam- age.
 Eustace Pavlon and the Minerva Restaurant, Inc, of this city, are defendants in $500 suit brought by Clifford G. Herbst, lessor of the property on which the restaurant is located. The plaintiff contends that in violation of their lease, the man. agement cut 8 hole in the floor 6 inches by 6 inches in size, removed all electric box plates and outlets, electric light fixtures and 6 sink, and damaged the yestibule mould ing. Tn order to restore the restau- rant to its previous condition, Herbst charges, it was necessary for him to expend the sum of $93.66. In addition to this alterations have been made to the entrance at a cost of $320, of which the defendant promised to pay one-half, but has failed to do so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
Late Realty NeuS

The following documents in connection with realty transac- tionS have been filed at the Of- flee of Town Clerk Mary c. KiI- martin:
 MORTGAGE DEEDS
 Rocco Pist0ne of the Water- bury Trust Co. property north- west of North Main street, $S456. John J. and Margaret A. Moore to the Waterbury Building & Loan Association, Inc, property on Laval street, $4SOO.
 John and Emma Swanson to Waterbury Savings bank, prop erty at 169 Tudor street, $500. Louis Sciglian0 to the Bridge port Peoples Savings bank, prop erty on Clough road, $45OO.
 AIassandro Bucci to Waterbury Trust Co.,, land northwest of North Main street.
 QUIT-CLAIM DEEDS
 Waterbury Savings bank to Marie L. Beliveau, land on South Main street.
 Waterbury Trust O., to Rocco Pistone, property on the nOrth- west side of North Main street. Waterbury Trust Co. to Ales- sandrO Bucci, property on the northwest side of North Main street.
 William s. Kirschbaum to w. Irving Kirschbaum, land on West Side manor.
 Henry E. StOughton to Louis SciglianO, property on Clough road.
 WARRANTY DEED
 Louis SciglianO to John J. and Margaret A. Moore, property on Highland avenue.
 MORTGAGE RELEASES Waterbury Savings bank to Louis SciglianO.
 George Baeder to William s. KirSchbaun1.
 Waterbury Savings bank to John and Emma Swanson.
 Mary M. KarveliS to Martin and Anna Bulewich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
Lead Arsenate For
 Japanese Beetles
Experiment Station Expert Shows Property Owners
 Way to Resist Attacks of Pests

hy 50 feet. The material may be used dry or in liquid form. Dry lead arsenate is mixed with fifteen to twenty-five times Its volume of slightly moist sand or soil and should be evenly distributed over the lawn by hand. The application may also be made with 8 hand fertiliz- CT distributing machine. Afterwards, thorough watering will wash the dust from the grass blades.
 For liquid treatment, lead are senate is mixed in water at the rate of one pound to two gallons. It may be sprinkled on turf from a watering can or distributed by means of a power sprayer. Properly applied, such 8 treatment should protect turf for five years.
 The beetle infeStation this sea- son has been unusual in some re- spects, according to MT. Johnson. Adult beetles appeared normally in late June and numbers increased through early July. This was fol- lowed by 8 decrease in population, with another rise about August l. 6S0t40S U1 UAAC OuAy pS4AVA AnAO CBSo that matched after a week. The grubs began feeding at once on grass roots and injury may appear by the middle of September. The August tribe laod eggs later and injury from these gruhs may be de- layed until spring. Since lead ar- senate remains effective in the soil from three to five years, treatment now will kill both fall and spring feeding larvae.
 Although there may be some dan- ger to pets if treatment is given in very dry weather, no complaints of poisoning have been received at the Station where material has been washed off the grass. One good rain is probably enough to eliminate the danger.
 Some persons who treated their lawns in July and. August nfya not see results until heavy rains fall in Connecticut. Sprinkling lawns does some good but rainfall does 8 better job of washing lead ar- senate into the turf, MT. Johnson saws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27

Next Wednesday evening, e tert. imonial dinner will be rendered Howard R. Staub. former State Manager of the Home owners Loan Corporation and now State Admin istrator of the Works Progress Ad- ministration.
 The affair will be held at the Hotel Taft, New Haven. The dinner has been arranged by the Contract Brokers end the employees of the H. O. L. c.
 An attendance of about 300 from ell parts Of the State Is expected. Tho committee arranging the dinner is composed of; James '. oribblns, James D. Kelly, John v. McCuts cheon, Frank ~. Murphy. James F. @k 0soFgs, 1akaea Thomas Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27

NeeliRence cases were preponder- ant in six civil suits filed today in common pleas court.
 Luther Norman, @ minor, through his uncle William Parkmond Of Waterbury, asks damages of $2,50O from Archie Weston, doing business as the Weston Equipment O., Wat eerbury, and the City of Waterbury. The plaintiff claims that on No- yember 30, 1940 he caught his foot in a depression on an icy and de- fective sidewalk fronting 2l3-2l7 Washington avenue, and was thrown to the ground As a result of the fall he sustained a fracture of the internal malicious of the right ankle
 A similar amount Is asked by an- other minor, Sara Ostrom, through her mother, Margaret Ostrom ot Watertown. Named defendants are M. J. Mastrangeli, doing business as the New Haven Provision Company, of Naugatuck and New Haven. The plaintiff claims that she suffered gum and jaw cuts and clipped tooth on June 30, 1940, while con- suming portion of sausage manu- factured by the provision company, Fragments of glass were contained in the sausage it is charged, which was purchased from adHdad Bros. in Oakville.
 Genevieve York of this city seeks e2.5OO from Michael J. Leon and John Frantzis, proprietors of The Chocolate Shop and Tea Room, 149 East Main street, for injuries sus- tained on March 18, 1941. On that day, the complaint states, the plain tiff either struck or was struck by R croSsbar on an awning in front of the establishment, and was thrown to the sidewalk. AS result of the fall she suffered nose and other facial injuries. The defendants are accused of negligence and careless ness in failing to fasten the cross bar so that it would be in proper horizontal positions, and permitting . condition of the awning in viola hon of a city ordinance.
 The sum of $2,000 is asked by Morris Swirsky, Waterbury, from Anthony Loverde, Brooklyn, N. Yr and Bartholomew M Brigida of Ply mouth. On July IA, 194o, it is charg- ed, car operated by Swirsky was struck on Main street in East Haven by a truck driven by Brigida and owned by the Brooklyn man. As result of the collision, the plaintiff's IS car suffered damage, and he 1n- cured personal injuries. including . neck sprain.
 Another automobile accident Is the basis of a $500 civil action brought by William A. Solomon ot waterbury against Beatrice B. and Harcld H Callahan, both of Harts- dale, N. Y. According to the plain tiff, who is the owner of the car,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
BOARD TO ACT ON
 SCHOOL CHANGES
More Teachers to Be ln- yOlved In Transfers ClassrOOnls Closing

Rumors of several announcements to be made at the next session of the board of education by Supt. of Schools Thomas J. Condon were bruited about today, without receiv- ing specific confirmation or denial from MT. Condon.
 According to the reports, one room in each of Merriman, Abbott, Chase, Hopeville, and Driggs schools will be closed in order to reduce expendi- lures, in view of thee xpected de- crease in enrolment. The sup posed transfers are those of Irene Kemp fro mDriggs to Chase, where she will be assistant principal; Mar garet Dillon from Merriman to Hen- dricken, and Irene Remedy from Russell to Kingsbury.
 Further business expected to be laid before the board at next weeks meeting was the choice of a suc- cessor to Mary Cronan as physical instructor in thee lementary schools. Miss Cronan resigned recently in order to be married.
 According to another of the many reports, Mary Real will be trans ferred from Columbia to Driggs school, to replace Elizabeth Walsh, who resigned 6 short time ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
More Cops Here Than
 In Other State Cities
Waterbury Leads With 2.26 Policemen B. l. Con-
 ducts Survey on Number of Regular Cops in Conn.

Waterbury has more policemen per capita than any other of the five large cities in Connecticut, &C., cording to an announcement made at Washington after survey by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The disclosure may be cited by the Waterbury Taxpayers Association in a report on the survey of the local police department which it has had in progress for several months.
 The F. B. I. reports that Water bury 226 policemen per 1000 of population. Next in line is New Haven, with PA. Hartford and Bridgeport,s per capita figures are much lower, Hartford having 2.06 Bridgeport has 1.79. New Britain bluecoats per 1000 residents, while the other of the states five largest cities, has only LA policemen per 1000 population unit.
 Other figures listed are: Nauga- tuck, 1.82; New London, 1.S7; Will limantic, 1.92; and Norwich, 1.86.
 The federal statistics are based on the number of policemen em- ployed regularly during 1940. The local rate would be even higher this year, it is believed, since addi' tional supernumeraries are em' ployed, both on regular duty aat as factory guards.
 The; police department survey here has been conducted by L. s Zimmerman, municipal research expert. His report is now being pre- pared and is to be made public soon.
 A fire department survey has been made here this year also, be. ing conducted by the Board of Fire Underwriters but no report has ye' been issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
Radio Celebrities Expected HereFor Floyd Neale Rites

a Professor Alfred WalIenstein and pr. Charles Bourbon, noted Belgian Organist, headed the honorary delegation of radio representatives at the funeral this afternoon of Floyd Judson Neale, well known announces.
 Rev. T. J. Shannon Of AmsoHiia ofl1ciated at the services which were held ct two o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 59 Cen. traI Avenue.
 The bearers included Frederick PierpOnt, Floyd Lawson, Harry Thorpe, Pa6I Rowland, Richard Leach, and Lawrence Wheeler. Burial was i'm old Pine Grove Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27

Wherever the Japanese beetle has been abundant this season, home owners should delay no longer in treating their lawns with lead ar senate. J. Peter Johnson of the Experiment Station at New Haven says that some injury from grub feeding will appear this fall, but much of the damage will fail to show up before next spring. Treat ment now will protect turf at both seasons.
 The Experiment Station recom- mends application of lead arsenate at the rate of 10 pounds to 1000 feet, an area approximately 20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
FUNERALS

The funeral of John T. Lyons will be held tomorrow morning at 8:3O from the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main Street, to St. Patrick's church at o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Josepn's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Geoarge Slauzes. of 24 John street, wil be held Fri- day morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Mazaika funeral home, 10 Porter street, to St. Joseph's church for solemn high Mass at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary ctmetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this afternoon.
 The funeral of Mrs. Florence c. Chapin will be held tonight at 7:3O at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street. Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely will officiate. Burial will be private.
 The funeral of Mrs. Michael Kresh will be held from the DelinikS fu- neral home 1T Congress avenue, to- morrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Stanislaus' Kostka church for a solemn high Mass at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Edwardina LaRose was held this morning at 0:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Fun eral Home, 27O west Main street to St. Ann's Church. Rev. Alfred Matthieu celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. Alfred Cabitor as deacon and Rev. Robert Chagnon as slib-deacon
 The bearers were Rosario Hamlin Ferdinand Dumonte, William Devoe Raymond Devoe, Camille Trombly and Amede Soucy.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Matthieu.
 The funeral of Martin M. Horar was held this morning at 8:30 from the Bergln funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, for Q solemn high mass at nine. Rev. Franklin CoTri. gan ofiiciated. with Rev. Michael McVerry assisting as deacon ant Rev. Henry Murphy as sub-deacon Rev. Lawrence skelly, chaplain ol st. Mazys Hospital, was seated iE the sanctuary.
 Special music for the service wal presented by MiSs 0eorRlann1 Wolff, ofganist and MFs. Mildred Roach Lezotte sang several aolos
 The bearers were George Butler Frank Cokley, James Cannon, JchF Kenneys 1gt. Charles MoWeeney and John Mooney. Burial NaG in ths family piot in CAlvaSy eemeloty with Father ooIFlgnn oAeiatlngs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
DR. CASTILLOPAYS
 VISIT TO (. U. A.

Washington, D. O., August H. = Special - Dr. Antonio Castillo. pres- ident of the national university Of Venezuela at Caracas, visited the Catholic University of America this week and was escorted over the campus by the rector, the Most Rev. Joseph M. Corrigan, accompanied by members of the faculty. The dis- tinguished Latin-American educa- tor had come to Washington from Mexico, where he attended the meet Ing of the Red Cross. He has been at the head of Red Cross activities in his country for some time. pr. David Rubio. associate professor of Spanish languages and literature on the university staff, headed the faculty members who greeted pr. Castillo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
DOG BITES YOUTH,
 RIPS PANTS, SHIRT

An investigation for the owner of the police dog which bit Joseph Tor- torelli 1T, of 39 High street, early last night as he was delivering pre- scriptiOus for the Overlook Drug Co. on Cooke street was being conducted today by Dodg Warden Thomas Farrell.
 Desk Sergt. Bernard Burns said the youth managed to keep the animal of after it had ripped his trousers and shirt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
CEN. NOLAN NAMED

Hartford, CcE1Ei., Aug. 27-tUP)-- ouartermaster General George A. Wardlnsli announced today the ap. polntment of Brig. Gen. Joseph D. Nolan, retired commander Of the ieDth Infantry, as eoordinator Of eonstEuelion Of military works and armory malnlenance in Connecticut.
 The post sopmeFly was held by Mai, Otto x. BFinkman, who is in tho federal service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
GOVERNOR HURLEY
 AT CAMP EDWARDS

Hartford, Conn.,. August 27. - (UP) = Governor Hurley and his military staff left today for an in- spection trip of Camp Edwards in Massachusetts, where many Con- necticut troops were stationed.
 The governors party was expected to arrive by motor late today, and will return tomorrow. The trip was one of a series being taken by the governor and his staff through var ious military camps in the east where Connecticut men are sta toned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
COUPLE FINALLY
 NEAR EACH OTHER

Hollywood, Aug, 47s-(uP)- Brenda Marshail and Actor Wil- Ham Holden who were married six weeks ago, had complained that they never got Co see each other. No sooner had they returned from an elopement to Las Vegas, New. than Holden was sent on location for c week. When he returned, Miss Marahall was sent on location for five weeks. They were together today, in adjoining rooms in hos- pftaI. EAch he'd nfl appendicitis attack. ph7siclnna aaid each might have an operation within q scw aayh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
HAYWOOD BROUN
 ESTATE $9, ,62O. .25

Stamford, Conn, Aug. 27.-(UP) -Heywood Broun left an estate to- taling $9,620.25, according to an ac- counting on file today in prlbate court.
 The estate did not include life insurance totaling $100,U0O and real estate valued at $15,000.
 Executor Morris Ernst, New York attorney, said the estate included $7,934 contributed by Mrs. Connie Bround, the widow, and Heywood Broun, a son, for payment of claims against the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
POLICE HOLDING
 AUTOOPERATORS
No Change In Condition of Arthur Frageau Acci.
 dent Victim

Arthur Frageau, 56, of 3o2 sylvan avenue was reported by St. Maryls hospital authorities as about the same" this afternoon with no change in his condition. Frageau
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
Full Weather Report

OONNECTICUT-Fa and cOOl- er tonight. Thursday fair and continued cool.
 Boston, Aug. 27-UP)-Weather forecast: ' ALL NEW ENGLAND-Fair and eooler tonight. Thursday fair and continued cool.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27
STRTKE TS ENDED

Plaipfield. Conn, Aug. 27.-(UPj A week-long strike of 250 em. ployes of the Royal Robes, Inc. Plant, ended today when the firm granted a flat wage increase of $z each week, and established a minu> mum pay scale of $16 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-27

In Kansas campaign has been launched to compel big trucks to wear aprons on their rear wheels to protect cars against muddy shower baths.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-09
KnowIedee Test
BY DIR. sABINA H. CONNOLLY

BY DIR. SABINA II. CONNOLLY
1-what important town is on:
tO The Dneiper River; (b)
the Liffey River: (c) the
Guadalquivir River7
2-Say in one word; (a) Having
two wings; tb) having two
heads; (c) having two points.
3-What is meant by: (a) Soldier
morale; tb) gasoline consump-
ton: (c) guerilla resistance?
4-In what book VIII you find
(a) Mrs farley; (b) Sue
Bridehead; tc) Kimball OHara ?
5-If you wore these flowers in
your buttonhole, what state
would you represents; e)
Mistletoe; tb) American beauty
rose: tc) orange bloSsomY
6-From the Biblei ta) Who are
the twin sons OF Isaac and
Rebecca; 10. who cut or the
head of Holofernes; (c) what
Is the via DoloroSa?
What body of water is year
these towns in the news (a)
Constanta; CD Monrovia, (c)
Haifa?