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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

he was considered Loulsiana's abiest attorney, with an annual income of Sl00,o 900. Two years later he was elected to tho Louisiana Assembly and in 1852, shortly after his elec- tion the state senate, he was sent to the senate of the United States, the second Jew 30 honored
 President Franklin Pierce of. fered him c seat on the United States Supreme Court, but Denja- min elected to remain in the sen. ate, where he felt that he would be more valuable to his state and the South. He resigned when Louisiana seeded and Davis named him his attorney general. Five months after hoStillties began, he made Benjamin secretary of war.
 Shouts Of Judas Iscariot" plagued the war secretary at the time he tok full responsibility before Q Con- federate senate Investigating com- nittee for his failure to send an- intuition to troops defending Roan- oke, Va. It was not publicly re- veaied until 1881 that there had been no ammunition to send and that Benjamin accepted diShonof rather than discourage the entire Confectionery with the knowledge Of the lack of supplies.
 Backed By C0nfederacy
 But Davis knew the truth and made him secretary of state in March, 1862. He served until Lees surrender.
 Tn England, after the Civil War, Benjamin was admitted to the bar and only fear of offending the Uni. ted States government prevented his elevation to the British bench. His volume on Sale" under the Eng. lish law is still q standard law school text book and the authority in its field.
 His retirement from the English bar was honored by the first public diner ever given by the profession for c barTister. Lord Coleridge told the aSsemblage that similar honor had been planned, but not carried out, for Story, one of the l9 great- est judges in the history of English jurisprudence.
 Forty years have elapsed, Lord Coleridge said, land we pay such honor to one more distinguished than Story"
 Benjamin died In Paris on May 6, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, Dec. 17-The funeral of John J. Murray of 20 Church street, who died Monday night at his home, % Church street, will be held at 9:30 Thursday morning from the Buckinlller funeral home, % Park place, to St. Francis church at 10 o'clock, where a high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
 The funeral of Mrs. Nellie (O'Connor) Daigle of 50 Shirley street, Waterbury, former local resi- dent, will be held from the Buck miller funeral home, 22 Park place. tomorrow morning at S:S0, to St., Francis church at g o'clock, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St.. James. cemetery.
 The funeral of Leon Socnak of l50 Spring street was held this morning at 8:l5 from the Fitzgerald funeral home, S2O North Main street, to the Holy Saviour church at g a. In., where services were held. Burial was in the Polish National cemetery.
 The funeral of John Cullen of 286 Cherry street was held this morning at S:3O from the residence, to St. Francis church at g o'clock, where a solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated. Burial was m St. James cemetery.
 Rev. Albert Taylor was celebrant; Rev. Edward Curtin of New Haven was deacon, and Rev. Joseph Ko- chunas was sub-Geacon. Tn the sanctuary were: Rev. Francis Mon- ahan of Bristol, and Rev. George F, Dunn of Naugatu '. Daniel Sween- ey was sololst.
 Father Monahan officiated at che cemetery, assisted by Fathers Cur tin, Taylor and Dunn
 Bearers were: Charles Vest, Jo- seph Dlnneny, Leo Carroll, Elnmel and KEarnld AkiaTtha and JQAan Aaln.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
WARD OLD TIMERS
 ENJOY PUCILISTS
Boxing Bouts Feature Smoker; Murphy the
 Barber in Close Shave

Naugatuck, Dec. i7.--With more than 50 attending, the Second Ward Old Timers club held ali enjoyable smoker last night ct Odd FellowS' hall. Warden Leo J. Brophy, pres. ident, presided at the session.
 Three boxing bouts were present. cd by boys an Sergeant Anthony Farrar's Y. M. c. A. boxing class The youngsters proved fast and Skillful.
 But the feature bout of the night was Q three-round affair between "Beeley" Swanson, Central alleys manager, and Murphy, the Bar ber." Murphy was awarded the de- ciSion by Referee George seng- Stasken after Q hectic akirmiSh in which the second ward Abbott and Costello" pair provided real belly laughs.
 Jack Kelly and Lefty" Van Delft were seconds for the various flght- CTS. Refreshments were enjoyed after the entertainment program.
 The committee in charge includ- cd: Frank Madden, chairman, I'd. ward Jackson, Thomas O'Connor, Edward Mccarthy, Herbert Cock. roft, John Healy, James Donnelly and John Jackson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
CLEANERS ENJOY
 CHRISTMAS FETE
Beacon Valley Grangers to Buy Gifts for Boys Serv.
 ing Uncle Sam

Naugatuck, Dec. i7-The Golden Cleaners of the Beacon Valley Grange held their annual Christmas party this morning at Grange Hall A turkey dinner was served at noon. A number of members of the local Grange will attend imitation of mem- bers of Excelsior Pomona Grange tomorrow at 7;S0 in the Mad River Grange hall, Waterbury.
 A card party, proceeds from which will be used to buy gifts for Grange members in the U. s. armed service, will be held tomorrow at 8:l5 in Grange hall. A Christmas party for children is scheduled after the business meting in the hall Friday at g p. m. santa Claus will distribute gifts and refreshments will be en- joyed.
 The Grange Dramatic Club will buy a defense bond for the Grange and recently another bond has been bought by the Grange, making 6 total of four.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
WOOD TO SERVE
 FOR RED CROSS
Banker Named Fiscal Agent for S22,OOO Einer
 gency Campaign

Naugatuek, Dec. I7.--Norman H. Wood, assistant secretary at the Naugattuck Savings Bank, has been' named fiscal agent for the S22,oo01 Rod Cross emergency drive here Contributions may be sent or brought to MT. Wood at the bank
 Letters requesting donations will be mailed tomorrow morning. They have been typed by IS volunteers. Officials of the chapter hope for . generous response from local resi- dents as the quota for Naugatucs Is the largest In the borough's his- tory.
 A total of $I,is1 has been raised in the Christmas seal sale campaign. Mrs. Kenneth E. Johnson, reported with 7o3 persons having contributed, She requests returns be made at soon as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

and Maple streets was erected to- day. It is about twice the size of the previous booth and is expected to be much more comfortable,
 It will present Q more attractive appearance, in addition to making conditions easier for officers who often have to spend most of the day there.
 John German Is doing the work. It was originally planned to move the old booth up to the intersection of Prospect and North Main streets at the point of the detour, but now that the detour on the Naugatuck- Waterbury road has been removed, 1t Is expected the old booth will be plAced in Q shed in the street de. partment yard, temporarily ct least.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

Dk1uy41lS b1lCSG DOAASASs
 The sale of defense stamps has incerased well over 100 per cent. one of the main reasons for this, undoubtedly, is the fact that news boys arc taking orders for stamps, which makes 1t convenient for many to obtain stamps.
 There Is no slgn of c letup in the demand for defense stamps and bonds and indications oil point to the probability of Q continued fur- ther increase.
 Party Tomorrow
 A Christmas party for employees of the stenographic, sales produc. ton coordination, sales accounting, conptometer and stationery and stores departments of the U. 8, Rub. ber footwear plant here VII lhe held tomorrow night at the Hop Brook Club.
 It will consist of Q dinner and dancing. Several office executives have been invited. A large attend- ance is expetced. The committee in charge consists of Lillian Hltch- cock, James Burns and Mary Dono- van.
 Cops Thankful
 A new booth for traffic policemen on duty at the intersection of Main
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
TOWN HALL STAFF
 BOTELLE'S GUESTS

Naugatuck. Dec. 17--An enjoyable Christmas party was held Monday night by town hall employees at Bo- telle's, Bantam lake. A roast beef dinner was served and there was entertainment.
 Those attending included: Fire Chief John J. Sheridan, Borough Engineer Charles Hitchcock, Paul M. Beardsley, Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John, Tax Collector and Mrs. James Fitzgerald, Building Inspec- tor Andrew Bentley. Miss Elizabeth Korninski, Miss Pearl Adkins, Eu- gene PasEo. James Brennan, Carl Thompson, Miss Janet Evon, Miss Betty Wylong and Assistant Bor- ough Clerk Mrs. Theresa Wilcox.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
PRESSES BUSY

Moscow (UP)-Moscow's presses poured forth 10,0O0O00 copies of daily newspapers before the Na1 invasion. Every 24 hours 1,500, 900 books in 72 languages were printed. Moscow accounted for many of the 40,O00, 900 copies of handbills, news papers and tracts dropped by plane into the laps of Axis troops since Germany marched on Russia last June 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
Weddings

Naugatuck, Dec. i7 - Announce ment has been made by MT. and Mrs. August Esperstedt of 26 Maple street, of the marriage of their daughter, Margaret, to John Fran cis Monahan of Neagle street Dec. IA at the Immanuel Lutheran church parsonage. Rev. Harold F. Lucas, pastor, offlciated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
MARY B. NAVISKAS
 INTENDING TO WED

Naugatuck, Dec. 1.-Two couples have recently filed wedding inten- tons at the office of Town Clerk Raymond ]. St. John, These are; Kenneth Leo Stillman of SouthhuFy and Gertrude Kayser of 2 Bonnet street, New Milford, with their wedding scheduled for Chrtstmas day. The other pair Is; Edward Joseph Gamaehe, 46 High street, southington and Mary Barbara NaviskaS, 76 Spring street, Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
HORSE HERE TO STAY

Atlantic City, N. J. (UP)-David H. Agans, master, told the New Jer- sey State Grange that the horse is here to stay and that the tractor is a failure because you can't turn a tractor out to graze in the pas ture."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
DONOVAN JOINS
 PHI BETA KAPPA
Naugatuck Youth One Of Eight Bates College
 Seniors Inducted

Lewiston, Me, Dec. i7-John Don- ovan, son of Mrs. Nj. ]. Donovan, 202 Maple street, Naugatuck, was one of eight Bates college seniors who this morning received lnem- bership in Phi Beta Kappa at Q special induction ceremony, the first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

vote In the special congressional election for this district Jan. 20.
 Under n laws. lt k not neees- saFy to sign ito be made" appllca- tlOns at a meeting of the Fegls- trars of waters. The application is now made at the same time that the new voter lS made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
Defense Bonds In Great Demand
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Dec. l7.--Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCrath of Detroit, Mich, are visiting relatives here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry De vOrken of May street were recent visitors in New York city.
 Miss Katherine Alm, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Am of Olive street, participated in the Nativity play presented last Sunday at Alhertus Magnus collegve, New He- ven.
 Graduates of Naugatuck high school who are now attending cole leges win speak on College Ca reers' at the local high school, In rooms { and 5 Friday at 8 ?. m. Students of the junior and senior classes, who are considering enter Ing college after graduation, are Invited to attend.
 officers of Columbian Rebekaf lodge, No. 35, I. o. O. F,will be elect ed at the regular meeting tonight ct 8 o'clock in odd Fellows hall All members are urged to attend.
 The American Legion auxiliary will hold Q Christmas party at itl meeting tonight at 8:3O In pythiar hall. Santa Claus will distribute gifts and members are asked tC bring Q giRt for the grab bag Mrs. Alice Robinson heads the com. mittee in charge.
 A New Years eve ball is planned by the Polish Junior league. Miss Helen CEaFSty of Sheffield lane wai hostess to the league at recent meeting. Those attending were Misses Regina Dombroski, Mary Ann Standard, Helene May, Sophie ano Adele Chaplicki, Helen zapatka Mary Kosowiey, Helen Palmoski Mrs. 1T. Jaros, Helen CZarBty, Mrs Florence Painter and Henriette May
 An important session of the Nau. gatuck Defense Council will b1 held At 7ISO tonight at the flrG house on Maple street, All cotn. ell members, deputies and section heads are urged to attend.
 A report on Christmas gifts to De sent by the Naugatuek lodge of Elks to Naugatuck men In the U, s,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

to give themselves more time for Christmas shopping and to give their holiday linens the best laundering ever. Just phone 5.l1s4 and have an Imperial rOute- man call for your family wash.
 Give him your dry clean. ing too. Get your hOli- day clothes ready NOW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
1OO96 Increase Noted Locally
 Past Ten Days
Sale By NewbOys of Stamps Boosts Figure Consider ably; U. S. Rubber Party at Hop Brook Club TOmOr.
 row; New Booth Erected Today for Traffic Cops
wm > Baxter orrssponasns-rAons Nausa'uoa ssas

' Naugatuck December 17. - Sale of defense bonds and defense stamps jumped at least 100 per cent here
 in the past week and ha 1t learned from the local post office officiastoda y Since Japan attacked this country residents of Naugatuck have been showing their patriotism and enthusiastic support of the government by .l.aa.Al Alaannh hnaadn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

FOR SALE = Naugatuck Beeuty Shop. Modernly equipped. Good business. No competition. Owner has other interests. Box B-60s Wa terbuKy Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
South Will Pay Honor To Confederate Statesmen

Sarasota, F1ar Dec 17UP)A sTmounted by Snda will dedicated an senator and holder Confederate cabinet portfolios
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

Only 2.40O ships entered Danish ports ili the first three months of this year compared with $500 in the corresponding period of lea0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

armed services was made by Ralph Pasho, chairman of the social Serv- ice and community welfare commit tee, at Q meeting of the Elks last night.
 James M. Wrinn has been elected treasurer of the lodge to i'll the un- expired term of Joseph E. SomerS who resigned.
 Warden Leo ]. Brophy hopes to have . special meeting of the board of warden and burgesses Friday at 8 p. m. in the court room to take action on purchase of parking me~ ters. He planned to contact the burgesses today to ascertain wheth- or they could attend a meeting at that time.
 Ofilcers of the Naugatuck Jour. neymen Barbers' association will be elected and reports for the year will be made at the annual meeting of the society tonight in Hibernlan hall at o'clock. Louis Triano is president now. The meeting date is earlier than usual because of the coming holidays,
 Members of OjedA council, Knights of Columbus, are requested to meet at 7;ab tonight In front of the Ncary building from where they will go to the BuCkmiller funeral home to pay final tribute to John ], Murray, who died Monday.
 An enjoyable Christmas party was held last night by the auxiliary of the Naugatuck division, Ancient order of HiberIans, In Hlbernian hal. Gifts were distributed from a grab bag and the affair was most successful
 Mrs. John Newbanks and Mrs Cornelius Curtin, both of New York city, were recent visitors at the home of Mir, and Mrs, William Schmidt of Cherry street,
 A meeting of the board of sel. ectmen with the town clerk and registrar of voters will be held Erie day for the purpose of making new voters. The meeting will be from Q q. m. Go s D. nl., and another ses- sion ls scheduled for Dec. % bee tween 9 .. m. and 8 ?. m. Voters made at this session will bc able Co
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17
Hothoway Shirts

Smart new patterns. All wanted collar styles, All sizes and sleeve lengths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-17

Mss Katherine Ann, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Alm of Olive street, participated in the Nativity play presented last Sunday at Albertus Magnus collegVe, New He- Ven
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-08-02
ALEX MAVITY
is RE-ENTERNG
kelvin OIL FIELD

Re-entrance of Alex Mavity into
Kelvin field was announced this week
as Mavity purchased 100 acres in the
northwest quarter of Section 34-35N-
wv, part of the famous Lashbaugh
farm, in the center of the field
Mavity was one of the organizers
of the Regal Oil company which
drilled seven wells on the Sweeney
farm. Later he organized the Western
States Royalty company which had a
good record of dividends. When mar
kets faded, Aavity dropped out of the
oil business, awaiting better times He
has decided that the present time of
fers the best outlook in many years
and he expects to have his first well
drilling by Sept. 1.
On this quarter section is a 100000
foot gasser drilled years ago. Wells in
the area had small oil production and
little water and since it is established
that the lime in this district reacts
well to hydrochloric acid it. is his
plan to convert small producers, 9th
erwise non-commercial into good wells
by use of acid. The tract has had little
drainage since no wells have been
Continued on Page Five
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-08-02
Casing Pump IS Used to
Handle Production OF Cut
Banks 1,O0O-BarTeI Well

Cut Banks first 1,OO0-barrel well
located in the new Tribal pool, wa:
put on production this week with {
new type Of pumping equipment in.
tended to handle a large volume Of
fluid. The well was allowed to flow
by heads for more than a week but
as the heads became less frequent the
owner, r. G. Jeffries, decided to try
out a new type casing pump in an
effort to hold production at around
800 barrels per day.
The pump was set at 1900 feet, with
the bottom of the hole at 1856, and
it started pumping at the rate of 400
barrels per day. Dissatisfied with this,
Jeffries decided to lower the casing
pump In an effort to determine the
point at which it is most efficient
The Jeffries-Tribal No. well is
in the northeast corner Of the SEa
NE4 30-32-5W, in the extreme south
end of Cut Bank oil field.
W. NJ Hanlon, owner of the north
offset, this week spotted an offsetttng
well on his Tribal lease in Sc corner
NEa NEs Section 80. Mcdonald Hem
ders0n- Overcast started rigging up an
CtLSJ O1lSCb, 1TlDdA LOU 1NO. q Ii 5W
NW3 NW3 29-32-5W.
There were no competitions in Cut
Bank field this week although one
additional well IN the New Tribal pool,
not far from the Jeffries well Is drill
ing in. It IS Hannah Porter Tribal 1883
No. 5, In SW SEA SEA 19-32-5W Seven
inch casing was set at 1882 but not
cemented, preparatory to shooting with
nitro glycerin. Drilling had reached
1856 at last reports.
The Hanlon well was one of the two
new locations announced this week.
The second is Wagner, Trustee Tribal
1874 No. 2, in the southeast corner Of
Lot 4 (SEa sea- Section 13-32-6W, in
the west end Of the Tribal pool It |
is 900 feet south Of the north line
and $50 feet west Of the east line
of the lot.
Elsewhere In the field there were
some IL other operations.
Cobb TexacO- Mueller No. /, NV
NW3 SW3 2-35-6W, is drilling at 1900
Consolidated Gas-Frary 191 No. 2,
SW NW4 Sci 19-32-5W, has oil in the
lower Cut Bank sand after having
sidetracked a long string of pipe lost
following damage by shot OF nitro
ylycerin. The new hole entered the
shot hole of the old well.
Ralph Davis Tribal 2O5 No. 1, NE
SEA NE4 25-32-6W, is drilling at $50
after finding Colorado shale at GAO
md cementing 10-inch pipe at 667.
GIacier Production Bonnet No. Z,
enter Lot 3, Sec. 4-32-5W, is drilling
It 1900.
Glacier Fuller No. 5,
mi SCI SEA 17-33-5W, is drilling at
$50.
Continued on Page Five
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-08-02
PRODUCTION
OF CRUDE SETS
NEW RECORD

Montana oil wells set an ail-time
high record with an average produc-
ton Of 1904 barrels per day during
the month OF June. according TO r
P. jackson, secretary Of the OIL Con-
servation board In the records Of this
office there Is no greater daily aver
age for any one month. the total pro-
duction being 619.O26 barrels for the
81 days
Market consumption again SCARED.
reaching 1854 barrels per dav of
Montana crude. This does not include
the refinery consumption of crude
imported from Wyoming. Montana re-
fineries used 255. 296 barrels Of Wyo-
ming crude during the month. as
compared with 229. Oa5 barrels In MAY
Montana refiners using Montana
crude used 473 .692 barrels as com
pared with 55O,299 barrels in May.
Cut Bank oil field led in production
with a daily average yield OF 1903
barrels against a market for 1920
barrels indicating that Cut Bank Is
storing about 2,2O9 barrels per dav.
Cut Bank crude storage gained from
1887 1863 barrels to l.ll3,033 barrels
during May.
Total storage in the state showed
little gain, however there being l.
297, 800 barrels OF crude in storage at
the end Of the month against I,245.577
barrels at the end of May Refinery
storage dropped about 5000 barrels.
Total gain in all storage was 52.24S
barrels
On the basis Of June consumption,
1t appears that crude storage in Mon
tana is adequate for so days, we're all
Of the oil available for refining and
export However, the storage figure
includes oil in pipelines, tank bot
toms" and considerable other oil that
Is not available for market. indicating
that there is perhaps 80 to As days
supply in storage.
Exports showed little crude shipment
TO Canada and exports to Idaho and
Washington continued at the average
rate, bringing daily average exports
to ease barrels.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-08-02
ICKES STARTS
RESTRICTION
ON GAS SALES

The war situation was this week
brought home" to Atlantic coast
states by a ruling Of Secretary Ickes
effective Aug. 3, that filling stations
snail close from Z p. m. to a. m.
segen days a week. One hundred thou
sand stations are effected.
This is a move toward compulsory
restriction in the use Of gasoline fol-
lowing failure, the secretary said. OF
voluntary curtailment involving adjust
ment of carburetors, slow driving and
elimination Of "jackrabbit starts -
Now he suggests issuance of ration
cards If the present plan does not
curtail gasoline use.
Effected are the states Of Maine.
New Hampshire, Vermont. Massa-
chusetts. Connecticut, Rhode Island.
New Jersey, Delaware. Maryland
North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor-
gia, the peninsula of Florida the Dis
trict of Columbia and all marketing
areas in or east of the Appalachian
in the states of New York,
Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Vir-
ginia, and such additional marketing
areas in said states where any sub
stantial part of the motor fuel sup
piled is either produced in any Of
said states or shipped into such areas
from any point east of such areas.
The greatest effect of the restric-
lions on hours of sale. Ickes said,
would be Ito emphasize to the public
The seriousness of the situation"
Meantime, the statistical situation
Iid not rnfInpf a7u daronr ~
age and leaders in the industry were
the government to show
he facts" Among these was Editor /
9latt in the National Petroleum News. /
'latt asserted that If the government /
would quit using the oil industry as
football, the industry has ingenuity
md resourcefulness to care for the .
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