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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
In Today's Mail

government and put himself and his party in power, at 30 years of age. He became premier for the fourth time at 83, and held the office for two years. Simonioes won the prize for verse when over 80 years of age; and Ranke at the age of 30 began his History of the World" and lived to complete 12 volumes, dying at the age of 9l. Prince Butcher, known as Marshall VoerWarts," was nearly 80 when he helped the Duke of Wellington to infiict the final defeat upon Napoleon at Waterloo Buffon, the great French naturalist, until shortly before his death at 8l, labored upon his Natural History a work of A volumes. Henry G. Davis, at 8l was nominated for the vice presidency of the U. s. Ebert H. Gary at 30 and George F. Baker, "the far-seeeing," at 87, were powers in Wall street and leaders in the industrial world. Thomas Jefferson was fruitful in council until the day of his death at 83. At 90, Marvin Hughitt presided almost daily as chairman of the finance committee of the great Chicago and North, western Railway, and attending monthly directors meeting in New York, where he was recognized as a power in Wall stret. Macklin, the great Irish actor, born in 1890, per- formed in England in 1789, being then in his 99th year. Chevreu, the great scientist, whose untiring labors in the realm of color have so en- riched the world, was busy, keen, and active when death called him at the age of 103!
 But what is the lot of the man or woman who reaches the age of 60 or 65 years in this supposedly enlightened era? Not only are men and women of 40 years upward cast upon the scrap heap but the State denies them a decent pen- sion. In a recent speech in the Housc of Representatives, Hon James P. OConnor of Montana. speaking on "O.d Age Pensions" said:
 "It seems to me that it is just simply jnconceivable that this country may provide ample means for any purpoce except to take care of our aged people. who pioneered the way into this country. who built our churches. our homes. our railroads. and nearly everything of value to keep this country afioat. It is indefensible to ask such peo- pie in their declining years. when they art in want. to live on the sum of s20 a month. with living as high as 1t is today"
 Nor is this all. Throughout the country. mental institutions are filled with harmless elderly folks cast into them by heartless sons and daughters and other relatives. Some institutions arrange for pen" sionS for these unfortunate elderly folks 50 they may be released and enjoy as much happiness as Is pos- kiblc under the paltgy penson sys- tenn now provided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03

State appointments haven't as yet started to issue from Governor Robert A. Hurley's office, the chief executive evil dently desiring to be sure of himself be- fore he allows the stamp of his approval to go on any of the many who must be named to important positions this year. Replacement of incumbentS whose terms expire was once freely predicted, but right now the odds are on their retention almost completely, which is a sound po- litical move.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
Selected Poem
VIGNETTE

(Eleanor Alletta Chaffee in the New York Sum Better not give your heart to a gypsy" They said flor a gypsy hoards his own: gypsys heart is his to keep, And gypsy travels his way alone" So she kept her heart as the old women told her. Content was hers: like patient hound It followed her timd footsteps over The rising slope of familiar ground. Out of her window she saw young April, Followed the moonlit tides of June. But she could not shut out the gypsy fires Or close her ears to violins tune. And the heart she kept she finds but jangies Tn every wind like broken string On a harp that was made for life and dancing, And never tuned to remembering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
Questions 
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

xVUH QUESIAVNS ANoWGH@D The Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau will answer for yOu kreeu any question 0f fact or lnfOTna. ton, not involving extensive re search. Write your question clear. ly, sign name and address, en. close Q three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot bo given. Address The Waterbury Democrats Washington Service Bureau, 1913 18th Street, WaSh. ingtOn, D. o.
 e. Is the average annual temper. ature over the United Ststes be- coming warmer2
 A. For the United States as a whole, the temperature averaged above normal in the period le32- 1889.
 e. What is the difference be. tween 6 fort and Q fortress?
 A. The terms are often used in- terchangeably and both refer to 6 military fertilization designed to defend an important position. Fort is applied to almost any detached fortihcation, while fortress is more frequently applied to 6 larger more durable and extensive fertilization especially one with water batteries.
 e. What proportion of the in. stitutions of higher education in s-3e United States are under city, state or federal control?
 A. A little less than one-third: the rest including denominational institutions, are privately controlled.
 Q. What causes the pipes in my hot water heating system to bang after the oil burner runs awhile, and again after 1t cuts off?
 A. No doubt this is caused by the fact that the pipes carrying the wa- ter to and from the radiators are strapped rigidly against the joists or pipe supports, which does not allow for their expansion and contraction, when they alternately heat and cool. The remedy IS to install flexible supports for the pipes, thus per- hitting the freedom they need for noiseless expansion and contraction.
 e. What other names besides the Smokes are applied to the chain of mountains forming the dividing line between North Carolina and Tennessee?
 A. Iron Mountains and Unaka Mountains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
Daily Almanac

Moon sets ii:0T D. m.
 Sun rises 6:25 a. m: sets 5.44 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 March is a hard month to forecast in ad. vance. It's safe to say 1t will be bleak and cold for 1t usually is. But even the gentieSt Of zephyrs often blow in March. On the basis Of q cold. but open February. March might be reckoned to produce winters last snowfaiis. but right now a gradual softening into early spring seems indicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
Current Comment

I don't have as much money as I used to. but I have learned an appreciation Of life. I am content. Tommy Loughran. one-tlme llght- heavyweight champion.
 
 This government has brought more happiness 10 those who live under it than has any ether kind Of government or earth. (. Daniel Willard, D. & O. president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03

1. Which two letters are in the middle of the alphabet?
 2. What is the name for a fe- male peafcwl?
 3. How many years of marriage are celebrated with c silver anni- versary?
 {. How many feet are in one meter7
 s. If a hen-and -a-half can lay an egg-and.a-half in a day-afid- a.half. how many eggs can ter hens lay in ten days?
 6. What is the English word for couturiere7
 2. What famous family Of 0eor. gian Princes were noted for mary ing American actresses and heir eRSes7
 6. Is heart disease or cancer the leading cause Of death?
 .. Who wrote "The Brothers Knrnmszove"
 a. Was the Battle of san Juar Hlll fought in Cuba e bsssFtt Ricoe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
A Thought for Today

have said: You are gods and all of you the sons of the most high But you like men shall die: and shall fall like one of the princess Psalms Sl:6, !.
 Equality is the share of every one at their ad- vent upon earth; and equality Is also theirs when placed beneath it.--Enclos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03

ica will back a taxicab or a truck up 10 the doors Of the Of. ice of Produc- ton Manage ment here in Washington and unload It's order books.
 It won't mean that the govern- ment will have taken over the aluminium com .an.Aa. laa.l ik mill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03

T0DAY's COMMON ERROR Careful users of English will not say a thing "transpired" on a certain date, as; "The event transpired In 1906." The true meaning of transplre Ifs Co become known" as; "The secret transplred, In spite of efforts at concealment."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
National Spotlight
Aluminium Co. Takes
 Books To Washington, , And Washington Almost Takes Over Company
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, Mar. 3.-Some fine spring day, within the next week, Inc Aluminium Company of Amer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03

o. Who invented the process o5 making steel rails? A. The original process was in vented by Henry Bessemer, an Eng. lishmail, and 1t was perfected by A L. Holley, an American. The open. hearth method, developed by VII. liam and Frederick Siemens of Ger. many, and improved by Samuel T. Weliman, an American, has now largely replcaed the Bessenaer pro. cess.
 c. Will 6 chimney draw properly if 1t does not extend above the peak roof of house? a.,
 A. No. The top of chimney should extend at least ? feet above the ridge of peak roofs, and 1t should not be on the side of the house adjacent to large tree or a higher structure, which may cause eddies and force air down the chir1- ney.
 c. Was the ownership of slaves prohibited in any of the American Colonies before the Revolutionary War? . .o.J ,.p & A. The first edict against slavery was Issued by the New Sweden Col ony. on the banks of the Delaware river in 1888. Governor Oglcthorpe of Georgia refused to permit slavery in that colony in i773.
 Q. Does direct sunlight kill rat. tlesnakes which normally live in arid areas?
 A. They are sensitive to sunlight, beirg fatally injured by relatively brief exposures to full sunlight, Ex- periments on two western species show exposure of these snakes to full desert sunlight caused death within from seven to ten minutes. Apparently the bodies of these saak- eS could not endure temperature of over 1i5o F.)
 e. Which two cities in North Carolina are each located In two counties? A. Rocky Mount is in Nash and Edgecombe Counties, and Kanapolis is in Cabarrus and Rowan Counties.
 @. Is there a Negro in Congress? A. Arthur W. Mitchell Of the first Congressional District of Iili- nois is a Negro. He took his seat January 3, 1885 and was re-elected to the Seventy Seventh Congress.
 ' you want a copy six GAR
 DEN PACKET" booklets, send to
 the Waterbury Democrats Wash ingt0n Rureau. lAI2 Thirteenth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
Washington Merry-G o-Round
DREW PEA R s o N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

WASHINGTON March S. Army Navy Iategs who have been putting do he bitzNeg anything
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03

I you want a copy six GAR DEN PACKET" booklets, send to the Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St.. Washington, D. c. Enclose fifty cents in postage. e'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03
Whats Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03

@. Is there a Negro in Congress?
 A. Arthur W. Mitchell of the first Congressional District of Illi- nois is a Negro. He took his seat January 3, 1895 and was re-elected to the Seventy Seventh Congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-03

e. Which two cities in North Carolina are each located in two counties?
 A. Rocky Mount is in Nash and Edgecombe Counties, and Kanapolis is in CabarruS and Rowan Counties.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
CITATIONS FOR
 TWO POLICEMEN
Officers LovalIo, McKenna Ordered to Appear at
 Next Board Meeting

Two policemen received citations yesterday at the police board meet ing for their prompt action in sav- ing the life of Manuel Silva after he was overcome in his gas-filled apart ment at l33 North Elm street. week ago Wednesday. The two ofh- cers who were asked to appear at the next meeting of the board to receive commendatiolls for their ac- tions are Motor Patrolman Joseph Lovallo and Leo McKenaa. The recommendation was made by Deputy Police Superintendent Dan- iel ]. Carson that the officers be commended for their prompt action which prevented Mr. Silva from dy- ing from the effects of illuminating gas which ,seeped into his apart nnent.
 A letter from the Mccarthy fam fly was received by the board in which thanks for the service rend- cred by the police department for its unsuccessful efforts to save the life of Miss Nellie Mccarthy who was overcome by smoke in her home during Q fife several weeks ago.
 The Corporal Coyle, American Lee zion Post thanked the police de. parkment In 6 letter received by the board for its cooperation with the local post in behalf of the state Le- zion convention held last month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
CADET EXAMINING BOARD TO CONVENE
Candidates for Air Corps to Be Interviewed at
 Hotel Elton Sept l6-l8

A travelling examining board from the first corps area will be at the Elton hotel on Sept. 16, 1T and 18, for the purpose of examining ap- plications of those seeking enlist ment as cadets in the U. s. army air corps.
 Some of the men already possess the necessary educational qualifi- cations, and need only to take the physical examination. Others are enrolled in refresher courses main tained by state and local educators. Those who are accepted into the air corps receive a 35-week. train- ing course at pay of SIS monthly besides food, lodging, dental and medical care, and $10,000 insur- ance policy. When the preliminary training is completed they are com- missioned second lieutenants in the air corps reserve, and placed on active duty for three years. Salary is $245.5O per month, and in addi- tion they are given $50 with which to purchase uniforms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
MERCHANTS MAKE
 OUTING POSSIBLE
HOpeville Playground Ju- veniIe Taken to Lake
 Quassapaug Today

The first outing of the children of the Hopeville playground was held at Lake Quassapaug today, thinks to the generosity of several of the merchants of the Hopeville section. Among those who contrib uted most lavishly to the cause were the Ray Drug O., Frank Cruess & Sons, the Fulton Market, I. PetruzN, M. DiMuzio, and the Hopeville Market.
 Several young men of the com- munity assisted the playground su- pervisors in making arrangements for the affair. with Claude Pearson and Michael Battaglia and John J. Barley in charge of refreshments, in particular a hot dog roast; and Domenic Calone, Harold Bentley, Lew and Merlin Mac Burrey in charge of the days sports events
 Among the field events scheduled for the day were wheelbarrow races, sack, potato and three-legged races. A softball game between Hopeville and Washington Parks this after noon will determine the supremacy of upper Baldwin street.
 The Community Night program postponed from last Tuesday be- cause of rain, has been cancelled, according to Supervisor Tom Ri- tucci, as it was found impossible to arrange another date on which the Hartford WPA band could play here. Today's picnic will be the final event of the year for the Hopeville playground children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
HOLY NAME GROUP
 TO HOLD OUTING
Second Summer Get-TO= gether to Be Held Sun-
 day; BOwlers Prepare
BROOKLYN NEWS
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The St. Joseph's Holy anne So- ciety will hold its second summer outing Sunday at the Benzavich farm and Judd's Pond, Watertown. A program of various games, sports events, and refreshments has been planned by teh committee in charge of arrangements. The group will meet at 12:3O p. m. Sunday at St. JoSeph's church from where they will leave for Watertown by private cars. About 30 members are expected to attend.
 Al Yoksa heads teh arrangements committee. Members assisting him are George Kalvaitis, George Rik- toraitis, oJseph Bravey, Joseph Shu- kis and Gus Krisavage.
 The bowling league of the Mount Carmel Holy Name Society is mak- ing plans for its activities in the coming season. All persons who wish to participate in the bowling schedule next season have been asked to contact one of the com mittee members. The bowling will get underway next month The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
BRISTOL TO HONOR LATE CAPT. DAINTY

Bristol prepared today to receive the body of Captain Louis A. Dainty enroute there from Camp Banding, Fla. wheer the commander Of the Meriden machine gun unit, co. D., died last Tuesday.
 The honorary military escort journeylng from Florida will convey the body Co the Funk Funeral Chas pei, and services will he in charge Of Franklin Lodge of Masons, Of which Captain Dainty was . mem. Der.
 Rasponsible for the death Of the ofiicer who served Ia tho national guards fer tS years, was an in. flammati0n of the pancfeas, accord. lng Co an auiopsy performed in Camp Hlanalnz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
Troops Mobilizing
 At Fort Devens, Mass.
Sixth Army Corps 10 Take Part in Maneuvers From
 August % to September lz; Plans Announced

a meeting engagement, A critique on this exercise will be held on August 30. Activities will be re- stunned on September when an- other corps maneuver will last for two days, a pursuit and withdrawal operation. The third corps maneu- yer will be September 1 and 5, which will be an enveloping armored at tack and defense. The critiuue foir the second and third corps rnaneuyer will be conducted on Sep tember 6. The fourth maneuver will last for three days beginning Sep- tember and consists of reconnais- sance, penetrating armored attack and defense. The critique will be on September II. The troops return to home stations on September 12.
 Tactical control of the two sides Glue and ReD during the maneu- verS, stated General TrueSdell, will be exercised by Headquarters VI Army Corps which will be located at East Pepperell, Massachusetts. Colonel Charles Ryder, chief of staff, VI Army Corps, will be di- rector and representatives from G-1, (PersonneD, G-2, Intelligence, G-3, Operations, and GA, Supply, of the VI Army Corps, will be his assistants. The chief umpire will be located at East Pepperell ad- jacent to Headquarters VI Army Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21

orable to those on August g, when the first of the four scheduled rounds was held.
 The local IzaaS Waltons are eager to break the records set up on that occasion for the four categories an which competition is held. The standing at the end of the first round shows Tom Walker with the best catch of pickerel, a 21-incher, and Tony DeLucia runner-up in this class. Biggest perch so far was caught by John Matulunas: biggest black bass by John Breen, with Charles Rirnkus as runner-up; in the calico bass competition Frank Olanski is first, Julius Panelaitis second, and Lester Andrews, David Angel, and Edward Nelson tied for third place.
 John H. Hubbard holds the record for the largest bullhead so far.
 After the four rounds have been completed, total of S6 prizes will be awarded to leading competitors over the whole period. Third and fourth days of competition will be September 13 and 27. The annual contest is directed by Russell Hick- man, recreational chairman of the Scovin Foremen's Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
DEAF ASSOCIATION
 ARRANCES OUTING

Jchn A. Deadly, formerly of Wat erblITy, is chairman of the conven- tion committee of the Connecticut Association of the Deaf. The con- vention will be held at the Hotel Garde. Hartford, during the Labor Day weekend. Rae Martino, also formerly of Waterbury, is publicity chasgman.
 A tentative program has been ar- ranged and calls for registration on Saturday morning, meeting in the afternoon and a dinner dance in the evening. Another meeting will be held on Sunday afternoon with movies in the evening. An all-day outing is planned for Labor Day at Riverside park, Agawam, Mass.
 Francis P. Heating of Danbury is president: Richard Banks, West Hartford. yice-president; Blanche LaRochelle. West Hartford, second vice-preside ent; Clarence Baldwin, New Haven, secretary; Gordon w. Clarke, West Hartford, recording ecretary, and Joseph Augustine, Few Haven, is treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
Corn Roast Planned
 By Community Club
Opening of Activities for Fall Season to Be Observed;
 Mrs. D. T. Harrington, ST., Entertained at Party
WATERvILLE
Correspondent-Srs. R. ". HeniOn. Telephone s-sAss

Waterville, Aug. 21-A corn roast for members of the Fairmount Community club will be held Satur- day, September 9th, at the home of MT. and Mrs. Walter Harrison in Southbury. This will mark the opening of the fall season for the club, no meetings having been held during the summer. Harry Sizer, president, will be in charge of a short business meeting, and all members are invited to the outing.
 Election of officers of the club will take place in October.
 MT. and Mrs. Sidney Henchel of Thomaston avenue. accompanied by Mrs. Henchel's sister, Miss Marjorie Blewitt of Torrington, left this morning for a vacation to be spent at Cape Cod.
 MT. and Mrs. Edgar Hughes and son, Robert, of Shefield street, are vacationing in Maine.
 Rev. Charles Goodwin, rector of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
STATE OFFICERS TO BE ABDUCTED
Michael GiOrdanO to Be come State Commander
 of Etalian-Amer. Vets

The general committee arranging plans for the installation of Con- necticut Department officers of the Italian American World War Vet- erans of the U. S., met at the Pontes club last night to receivA reports from the various members of the subcommittee. According to the returns already at hand the event will be a most successful one with Q large attendance of local veterans and citizens and many veterans and guests from the various posts throughout the state.
 The installation which will be held next Saturday night is ex- pected to be very impressive cere- mony and will be followed by a din- ner dance. Among the guests who have already signified their inten- tions of being present are Attorney General Framncis A. Pallotti, State Treasurer Anthony AnastaSio, Na- tional Commander John c. Caporale of New Haven, Rt. Rev. Monsgr. Joseph Valdambrini, Mayor Vincent Scully, Tax Collector Humbert Man. Perriello, Alderman William Gerardi, and Henry Minicucci; Town Clerk Mrs. Mary Kilmartin; also Fran cis Orencole, commander of the Waterbury Veterans Council, and William Harrington, past comman- der of the American Legion.
 State Commander Anthony J. Ya- cavony and his staff will also be present. Michael Giordano will be seated as new state commander and Mrs. Mary Palladini of Derby will be installed as state president of the auxiliary. Angelo Possemato. past commander of the local post and general chairman of the com mittee will be the installing officer for the department officials.
 Commander Eustachio Schiappa is honorary president of the com- mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
Late Realty Netvs

The following papers in connec- tion with real estate transactions have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. KiImartin:
 MORTGAGE DEEDS
 Everett M. OlcOtt to the Water bury Building & Loan Association, Inc, property on COurtIand ave- nue, $2,SOO.
 Everett M. OIcott to John l. HOllingworth, property on Court land avenue, $2O0.
 Amalie SorierO DiChiara Co the Waterbury Savings bank. property at 51 Penta street, S1,S00.
 M. Irving Parsons to the Lomas & NettletOn Co, property on Dela- ware avenue, $4y5O0.
 D0nsenic Basile to the First Fcd- eraI Savings and Loan association of Waterbury, property on Hill street, $3,O00.
 Vito Pugiiese to the Waterbury Building & Lean Association. Inc, property on Avon avenue, s2,s0O.
 WAASk44ANA OMGU0
 John l.. HOllingwoFth to Everett M. Olcett property on COurtland avenue.
 R. K. Brown co. ts the [. suxis Construction O., land on East Aurora street.
 William Kescrslky Co M. Irving Parsons, property on Delaware avenue.
 QUIT CLAIM DEED
 Catherine PugIlese to Vlts Pug. liese, property on Avon avenue.
 MORTGAGE RELEASES
 Colonial Trust Co, trustee m. der Che will ef William x. Ren6le. ton, Co Floyd F. Henderson.
 FlFst National Bank and Trust Ce. ef Bridgeport e WilllAm Kos- eRHkg.
 Waterbury Building & Lean As. neeiaflsn, Inc. to VIto and Gath. nriHe RnQi19aA