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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
Earbenders Planning
 Corned Beef Supper
Popular Event to Be Staged Next Saturday Evening; LaIly's Team Holds First Place in Card Tournament
WASHINGTON HILL

known speakers. Entertainment vii also be In line--as well as a cart game between John McAvoy's "Gal. ways" and J. Fitzmaurices "Ker rvs"
 Troop g, Boy Scouts of America, anticipate calling for old news papers today and if there are any housewives who wish to donate papers and they will get in touch with some of the Scouts, they will take them off their hands.
 Miss Mae Braun, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Christian Braun of Keeft street, has just returned from an airplane trip to Waldoboro Maines This was Miss Brauns first trip in an airplane and she is all for it.
 Most Reverend Bishop Bernard Vicar Apostolic of the Bahama Islands, will speak at all the Massea at St. Francis Xavier church to- morrow in the interest of his Dios cese, the pastor, Rev. James J Broderick, announced today. \,
 The final list of names for those in charge of the tables for the Hara vest Supper to be held by tl.e Ladies' Guild of St. Francis xaviet parish, next Thursday night. Oct 3oth. has not been completed. bIs Father O'Keefe hopes to have lr ready before Sunday. The commits tee in charge of this, are now plan ming a hot turkey supper, instead of the cold meats and salads, which they originally planned to have Without a doubt the hot turkey q much more popular and the com. mittee should have financiall, successful affair."
 The members of the Washington Park Community Club have beer invited to attend the dedication ceremonies of the new Anderson School gymnasium on Tuesday eve ming. October 23th at 8 o'clock by the East End Community CluE Without a doubt as many as ca1 do SO will be glad to attend thi. affair-inasmuch as the East ETN Club has worked for over tw years to get this gymnasium. would be nice to help celebrate .ti opening. M
 The St. Francis Xavier c. Y. C. last night held its annual Hallow cen dance, with prizes awarded tI the most unusual costumes. A grant march was one of the features O the program, and refreshments werS served ss
 Heading the arrangements com. mittee was Pres. William Delaney. assisted by Leonard McGrath, Will lima Quinn, Anna O'Connor, Thon. as Tammany. Irene Buckley, Ed. ward Johnson and Margaret Buck ley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25


 The Waterbury Taxpayers Asso- citation in letter to Mayor Vincent A. Scully several weeks ago recom- mended the strictest possible city economy during the war emer- gency. It proposed that capital i'm provements be delayed and that local taxation be kept down because of the heavy federal tax burden.
 MT. Post says in his letter:
 q received a copy of the letter written by the Waterbury Tax payers Association of the city of Waterbury. I am in hearty accord with the sentiments expressed in that letter, especially the sum mary: What can the local govern ment do to assist in the solution of these problems?" etc.
 "I have just had an interview with the Republican candidate for mayor, Patrick M. Perriello. MT Perriello is 100 per cent for the pro- gram as outlined in your associa- tion's letter of October g.
 "Mr. Perriello served as mayor of Waterbury for four months dur ing the latter part of 1899. He personally investigated and scrut- inized the expenditures of the street department while mayor and saved the taxpayers of Water bury thousands of dollars. He often put in l8 hours a day on the job - in other words, he was a working mayor. His term expired before he had time to go into the other de- partments of the city government but I am sure he would have done the same thorough job in the other departments as he did in the street department.
 "Mr. Portfolios slogan in this campaign is, pay as you go; and this will be the policy followed throughout his administration.
 T am strongly in favor of two-party system. A strong party of opposition will be good for the city, good for the Republicans, ane good for the Democrats.
 we will undoubtedly have con gressional election in this district in December to fill the seat vacated by the Honorable J. Joseph Smitf when he resigns to become fedora judge. This district should be repre- sented by a Republican. The Con
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
SKILLED WORKERS
 NEED OF FUTURE
Job Training" in Emer- gency to Cause Difficulty
 Later Warns Dr. Grace

pr. Alonzo c. Grace, commis- sioner of education, this morning told members of the Connecticut section of the American Vocational Association and invited guests that educators must not "rest on the accomplishments of the past 30 years" with respect to the voca- tional program and that they are "confronted with the need for continuous long term planning" in education.
 Speaking before the AVA fall meeting at the University of Con- necticut at Storrs. Dr. Grace said that great Improvements and changes had been made in the past but that even greater changes and improvements will be called for in the future.
 "There are evidences on the horizon which will influence the vocational program of the future" the commissioner said, pointing out decline in school enrolment, the breaking down of skilled trades in to job training, the development of an apprenticeship program, and the fact that job training does not produce skilled workers.
 "The 200-hour training course does not produce skilled workmen, pr. Grace stated. "The maladjust- ments following this defense ef- fort, with high wages for imma- ture youth and merely job training will be many
 pr. Grace told members of the AVA that he believed no child whatever his course, should leave school without the ability to use his hands creatively. He said that in the future there should be greater appreciation of the indi- vidual rather than of the work he does.
 In the future, there will be c greater demand for the skilled worker and the semi-skilled work CT and the vocational program must be ready to meet the changes in worker demand, the commis- sioner stated.
 As proposed changes in the vo' cational program, the commits sioler listed the appointment oi supervisor of libraries, the i'm provement of student personne program in charge of the director and the faculty with a specials from the department assisting, ar "occupational training" course fol those whose interests have no been definitely determined. fol low up of graduates both in voca tional and secondary schools, ant continuation of re-direction of tht secondary school program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
FIRE DESTROYS 7-CAR GARAGE
Four Autos Ruined in Spec tacuIar Walnut Street
 Blaze Friday

Fire Marshal Den J. Lahey and his assistant, Lieut., Gene Legge, were today probing into the cause 'of a fire which destroyed a one- story, seven-car garage in the rear of 38 Walnut street last night. The structure and four automobiles were destroyed.
 Mrs, Emma Smith of 42 Walnut street is the owner of the garage. When firemen, under Chief Thomas Cavanaugh and Acting Deputy Chief Stephen F. Bloomfield, arr rived, flames were spouting into the sky and the intense heat kept fire men at a distance for short time until they were able to spray por- ton of the garage to approach the building.
 The fire started in the eastern portion of the garage. From here the flames swept throughout the length of the building with such speed the building was soon a mass of. flames. Playing water on the structure, the roof finally collapsed on top of the four cars in the gar- age and gushed up a swirl of em- bers high into the sky.
 Hundreds of spectators were at tracted to the fire which was visible from many parts of the city. A large group stood in the alley oil Orange street, near East Main, an- other throng gathered at the East Main street rear entrance and still others viewed the blaze from the Walnut street entrance.
 Lieut.. Legge said five automo- piles were in the garage when the fire was noticed, but residents nearby removed one from the premises. It received slight damage.
 Reports were that two of the cars destroyed were recently bought.
 Flames for a time threatened a second garage owned by Mrs. Smith in the rear of 42 Walnut street and ignited a small portion of the build- ing before the flames were eXtin- guished. Intense heat broke two windows in a garage owned by Mrs, Mary c. Donahue at 35 Orange street. A tree to the east side, sev- eral feet from the flaming garage, was scorched of its leaves and the branches were burning until the firemen poured water and put out the flames. A radio~aerial pole was also slightly damaged.
 A passerby turned in the alarm from box l6l at Orange and Walnut streets which brought out Engines 2 and 2, Truck 3 and the booster Five minutes later at 7:06 p. m. box IS at East Main and Cherry streets was rung in with Engines 1, 4, 5 and 10 and Truck l re- spending.
 Supt. of Police William J. Roach and Deputy supt. Daniel J. Carson headed the police detail at thC scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
Democrats Haue Kept
 Campaign, Promises
Mayor Scully in Radio Broadcast Declares No Miracles Promised, No Miracles Claimed
 - Stresses Economy Feature.

concerning appointments were not taken as matter of course by the general public. The Republican press at that time called attention to the "grulmblings of disappoint- ed job seekers" and referred to my pre- election statements with the remark that there had been some surprise that I had meant exactly what I said. The same edi- tOriaI from the Waterbury Repub- lican on March 13, 1940, said and we admire the Mayor for hewing to the economy line, whether 1t is good reelection strategy or not"
 will continue these short talks commencing Monday evening and I will then tell you more in detail about our financial operations and about the manner in which certain badly needed Improvement have been provided for. Again I want to say that I hope that you and your friends will find 1t possible to listen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
IRISH-AMERICAN
 STAFF INSTALLED

Members of the Irish American Social club installed officers last night at the Canadian Legion hall on Bank street. Dr. John D. Freney presided during the ceremonies.
 Officers iIducted were:
 President, George T. Ryan; vice. president, William Fitzell: record ing secretary, Stephen O'Flaherty; financial secretary, John Bowles; treasurer, William Boyle; trustees, Mortimer J. Calvin, Michael Fitz- maurice, Michael Lynch and Jere- miah J. Mccormick.
 Refreshments and dancing fol- lowed the business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
KAY KYSER TOPS
 ARENA PROGRAM
Ole Professor in Three Shows at New Haven
 Tomorrow

The New Haven Arena tomorrow presents in person -- on three com plete shows, 3 D. i11., 8 supper show at 500, and the third show at 8:45, Ame7ica's greatest box office at traction and without Q doubt the hottest" band in the country to- day. Well folks, you've probably guessed who 1t is by this time. Yes, "Youre Right That's Right. It's none other than Kay Kyser, the ole professor himself. plus all the gang and his famous College of Musical Knowledge.
 And, that isn't all, for the Arena will award cash prizes to the con- testants, chosen from the audience. at all three shows in the College of Musical Knowledge. This will all 20 on after a high class stage revue has been presented on the first half of the bill in front of the Harry German band.
 Kyser will feature Sully Mason, Harry Rabbit, "1sh Kabibble" rrudy Erwin and Dorothy Dunn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
VETERANS STAGE. LIVELY SESSION
Several Features of Arm- istice Day Program En.
 counter Opposition

world War veterans fought aIl- other battle last night, but this time the fray was over the Armistice Day celebration. Wrangling over virtually every phase of the program marked a meeting of the Armistice Day com mittee.
 One engagement was over the choice of a caterer. Mrs. Gabriel Wiggins, of 24 Lindsey street, sub mitted price of 90 cents a plate, while John W. Stokes, of S7 Fox street, offered bid of $l plate, A subcommittee headed by Charles F. LaDue refused to make any rec omendation and left the decision to the full committee.
 After considerable debate 1t was voted to award the contract to MT. Stokes, himself a veteran. But MT. Stokes promptly refused to accept 1t. More debate followed before MT. Stokes was prevailed on to change his mind.
 A proposal, that the memorial exercises at the Honor Roll be held Sunday, Nov. 10, instead of Tuesday, Nov. II, precipitated another argu- ment. The latter date was finally voted.
 When 1t was mentioned that Gold Star Mothers, would again be invited to take part in the Armistice Day program.
 Lithuanian committee members said they hoped that Lithuanian Gold Star Mother would not be ignored. They were assured that she would be invited.
 It was voted to have the annual dinner.dance at Temple Hall. A budget of $750 for the days cele- bratAon was approved. The parade committee reported. through Capt J. Dillon, chairman, that progress" in plans was being made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25

The Earbenders held their weekly card game at the Washington Park Community House last evening. with the following results:
 John Lally, g; T. Conway, IT.; J. McAvoy, 24; A. Dulac, IS.
 The standing of the teams to date:
 J. Lally, 1st place.
 T. Conway, End place.
 J. McAvoy, 3rd place.
 A. Dulac, 4th place.
 November lst. the Earbenders will hold another of their famous corned beef suppers. Guests will be invited among whom will be some very well
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25

gress of the United States, as at present constituted, is too over whelmingly Democratic for the good of the country. A large Republi- can vote on November 4 will en- courage the Republican workers to select good candidate for Congress and to work hard for his election. q firmly believe that you, your family, your friends, neighbors, and associates will be doing a good deed on election day by voting the Straight Republican ticket. Pull the second lever.
 Sincerely yours,
 Harry c. Post v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25

A former Waterburian, Michael J. Sauchelli, has been appointed air raid warden for LaGuardia Field
 New York City, one of several key sites in the metropolitan area placed in charge of regular army officials and the volunteer force of the Am- er'can Legion. Sauchelli is senior
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
I@n4MS7yavt VI esIADLShED IsOA
WHAOLISHED ,sOs

Whot About Thot Chip of The Old BIock-Thot Chap Who Rules The Roost And The Family And Who Wants To Get Into His First Longies At Size 8? F In Prep Shop" "-Seeond Floor WelI-he can strut his stuff in
 our sixe lonsie ensembles-one
 motehing long trousers-one har-
 monixins sIoeks - all ready for
 the scrambled suit p0rode, sizes
 8 to lS, as "Sompeck" builds
 them, $I7.75.
 omword Gnd upw0rd from size lS
 to 24-or chest measure 34 10 40
 -for students in high school or
 any man who cen wear up to sixe 40-if your chest measures over 70. you're out Of bounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
COLLEGE GIRLS MEASURE
 "68ERS"

New York - CUP) - The "68" Club of Hunter College is swinging into this semester's activities by measuring aspiring applicants to see that they reach the height of s feet 8 inches. The club was or ganized last February to solve problems peculiar to tall girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
Volunteers to Aid Social Agencies In Caring for Children
COP. Contemplating
 Double Victory Here
Harry C. Post Boosts PerrielIO; Appeals to Republi
 cans for Aid; Points Out Congressional Prospects

Patrick M Perriello, the Republican candidate for mayor is 00 per cent for the program outlined by the Waterbury Taxpayers Association says Harry C. Post in letters to directors and members of the association MT
 Post candidate for the Board of Education advocates election of MT Perrelo and his running mates saying that Republican victory in the city election will clear the way for election of Republican congressman in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25
City Expects To Meet Important P Prob blern By
 Instructing Recruits
First Course to Be Given Monday, November 3; Par ents Engaged in Defense Work to Be Chief
 BenefCiaries of Program

ry of the Civilian Defense Volunteer office. The telephone number is 4-09O9, and office hours Monday through Thursday mornings, and wednesday afternoons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25

vice commander of the National Vaudeville Artists Post No. 690. He was recently elected to that post.
 Mike" Sauchelli will be remem- bered locally as one of the outstand- ing stunt performers and dare de- wills" of the past quarter of a cen- tury. He has climbed some of the loftiest flag poles in the country in- cluding that atop the Woolworth building before that mighty struc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25

Attacked by a peacock in Pitt tencrieff Park In Dunfermline Scotland, four-year-old Albert Dex- field was so savagely pecked on his head and face that no had to be treated nt a hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-25

RUTH M. SPRAY
 Naugatuck, Oct. 25.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Spray of 15 Francis street, today announced the en- gagement and coming marriage of their daughter, Miss Ruth M. Spray. to George N. Wilcox, son of Mrs. Theresa c. Wilcox of 43 Ward street. The wedding will take place Thanksgiving day, Nov. 20.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-27
10Th Raj
Raid Hits
kieI Base
international New. service cahI.

LONDON, June 27.-Attackine
for the sixteenth consecutive day,
British bombers heavily raided the
Nazi cities Of Cologne and Dussel-
dorf and the German naval base
at Kiel last night and early today.
These centers were declared 10
have been the chief detectives of
widespread Raj attacks. which
covered wide areas of western and
northwestern Germany.
Meanwhile, the air ministry an
nounced, a few German planes at
tackled Britain during the night.
dropping bombs on East Anglia
and - southeastern England, but
causing no serious damage and no
casualties.
London experienced its 574th
air raid alarm of the war early
this morning but there were no
incidents in the city.
The aviation correspondents of
the British Press Association, COM
menting on the continuous British
air raids on Kiel, said il was be-
tieved that German pocket bat
tleShip struck by a torpedo from a
British plane on the night of June
IL had taken refuge there.
British bombers have now
raided Kiel five times since that
night.
The Daily Express identified the
German battleship as the Luetzow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-27
RED ENVOY IN HELsINKI

Although President Rytis adj
dress constituted A formal decla-
ration Of defensive war against
Russia the Russian minister 10
Finland still was al HelSinki.
Ryti sard Finland again had be-
come the victim Of brutal
attack and that following out
break Of the RuSSo-German hoStil-
Iues tho territory ef Finland had
been violated by the Soviet AIR
force. which had killed peaceful
Finnish citizens. including women
and children
lie also stated that Russia had
brought forward new demands
with regard 10 Finnish foreign
policy and that the Soviet diplo-
matte and consular representa-
tlveS in Finland had interfered
with the nation 5 domestic affairs.
even carrying on espionage activi-
ties and using forged passports
and assumed names.
President Ryil declared Russia
demanded Standardization Of the
Naland Islands and that control Of
the Pctsamo nickel mines be
handed over 10 Russia He also
listed other economic demands
which Moscow had lodged from
time To time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-27
IT is singular in view of tn

IT is singular in view of the
i ultimate danger of commu-
HistieT revolution in the United
States, and the conspicuous
evidences of this danger to be
noted on every side,-
That our government does
not want to keep out of for
eign entanglements - espe.
cially those that encourage
the spread of the destructive
powers and subversive meth
DDS of communism abroad
and at home.
1t is perpleXing that our
government does not feel the
supreme Importance of free
ing our own country from the
dangers that menace OUR lib
erty and OUR democracy.
1t is natural for royal refu-
gees TO support any influence
that they think might restore
them TO their thrones.
But communism will never
put them there.
If communism sweeps over
Europe il will sweep royalties
into the political ash can
along with the free institu-
tons of democracies.
T he situation demands
thoughtful consideration by
all intelligent supporters of
liberty and democracy.
And under the circum-
stances it might he a good
idea for the American govern
ment to strengthen its own
hands for the impending
struggle here at home, and
not give encouragement and
opportunity to ANY enemy
of democracy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-27

was not obtained In this cleo
ton
"'The wrongful acts which the
union hereby frankly acknowl-
edges to have taken place. said
its officers. have absolutely no
bearing on the merits of the con-
troversy.' Thus the workers
faxed into a strike crisis and be-
trayed into a strike-were not
allowed to return to their jobs.
"'Do not misunderstand many
-nf us who do not Join a -back-to-
work movement wrote an old
employee. We are anxious to re-
turn. but we are threatened that
IL we do we will he forever
barred from other factories and
biaeklisted by other Go unions.
We also realize that our families
will he blacklisted and summed
Scores Of other letters testified
In similar vein.
Meanwhile. the conduct OF
the strike-like the tactics that
launched and prolonged it--fol-
lowed the Communist pattern.
Under threats of boycott and Of
violence from flying squads Of
strong-arm unionists, storekeep-
ers In West Allis were virtually
forced to place large placards In
their windows: we support these
Allis-Chalmers workers. Help
ing the Allis- Chalmers strikers Is
helping the community Seven
West Allis Protestant ministers
were tricked into lending their
names TO civic committee
which proved TO be creature of
the Go. When they discovered
the fraud and exposed il they
were anonymously threatened.
Late In March the federal
government called for the plants
reopening-strike issues to he
settled by subsequent negotia-
tion. The union refused. Where
upon a back-to-wOrk movement
developed among the disillu-
stoned and hungry or rcIief-fed
employees. Despite the violence
that met them nj the picket lines
several thousand workers got
through. The strike ended April
:. The unions victory was a
promise Of wage adjustments,
protection against anti-union
activity inside the plant and an