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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Hundreds Take Part Ln Ceremonies Held
 In Various Churches
Climax of Lenten Season Reached-Easter Shoppers TIirOng Local Stores for Spring Emery, Acces.
 sOries-Fair Weather Promised

along with public buildings, includ- ing the city hall and the court house. City court was the only local court in session today.
 Florists were kept busy today handling orders for corsages, plants and bouquets for Easter Sunday. Clothing stores were damned with customers getting their Easter f1nery and all the appurtenances.
 The Mass of the re-Sanctified was offered in Catholic churches this morning. priests prostrating them selves before the purple-garbed al- tars.
 St. Johns Church
 At St. Johns Episcopal church, clergymen from several parishes took part In the Three Hours Ser- vice beginning at noon. Among those taking part were: Rev. James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Church {; Rev. John 0. Walker, pastor of the Second church; Rev. David P Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist Church; Rev. John J. Snavely, pas- tor of the First Methodist Church; Rev. M. Webb Wright, pastor of the South Federated church; and Rev Alan M. F'airbank, pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational church
 Rev. Thomas McGuirk, M. S., con- ducted the Thee Hours service al the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which started at 12:30
 The rules on fast and abstinence which have been in effect for Catho- lies during Lent will end at noon to- morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11

New England's defense produce ton effort is due to get new lift and fresh inspiration when Wil- liam s. Knudsen, director general of the office of production manage ment, comes to Boston, Tuesday, April 15, to meet with manufac- turers and to speak at luncheon at the Boston Chamber of Con- merce.
 He will be accompanied by other high officials of his staff, including John D. Biggers, director of pro- duction of the OPM, who will speak at the chamber luncheon, and by Robert Lee Mehornay, director of the defense contract service.
 KnuetSen, Biggers, and Mehoi1lay are coming here at the solicitation of Albert M Creighton. coordinator of defense for New England, who convinced that they could do much to stimulate the program here went to Washington and personally ex- tended the invitation. They read- fly accepted in view of the great importance of the New England work shop" in the vast defense program, which 1t is sought to fur ther. This is clearly recognition of the role which New England manufacturers arc already playing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11

Catholic and Protestant churches were the scenes of solemn services today as the Lenten season, which ends at noon tomorrow, reached It's climax with the observance of Good Friday. Services commemorating Christ's Three Hours Agony were held early this afternoon at several Catholic churches and at St. Johns Episcopal church. Tenebrae services will be held at Catholic churches tonight, while tomorrow morning will bring the annual Holy Saturday blessing of Easter water, Paschal candle and holy oils.
 Stores Crowded
 Downtown stores were crowded to- day with shoppers preparing for the Easter parade. A sunny sky was above and mild temperatures pre- vailed while thousands of factory workers took advantage of holiday.
 The weatherman expects good weather for Easter Sunday, with temperatures several degrees above normal and with no rain though 1t may be cloudy. Easter will be ush- cred in with sunrise service at Bunker Hill at s a. rn., and the most glorious day on the Christian calen- dar will be celebrated with special services through the morning, after noon and evening.
 Retail stores were open today but most other business was suspended. Factories and offices were closed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
WILDLIFE WEEK
 STARTS MONDAY

Naugatuck, April 1l--Next week April IA to l0, is Wildlife Restora- ton Week in this country, set aside to create interest in saving, restor- ing and protecting natural resourc- es for the benefit of this and fu- ture generations, Mrs. Clifford A. Teeple, state chairman of Con- Conservation of Natural Resources department of the Connecticut State Federation of Women's clubs Announced today.
 Mrs. Teeple points out that each gear two billion more cubic feet of simber IS cut each year than we produce, and also that soil erosion has taken such toll here that where in 1776 the average depth oi top soil over the United States was about nine inches, in 1941 the aver age depth is about six inches.
 The Howard Whittemore Memor- fal library has number of new and interesting books on conserva. tion in it's many phases, Mrs. Teeplt states. Some of them are:
 Bridges, Wardens of the Wild; chase, Rich Land, Poor Land; Chase, The Tragedy of Waste; Coyle waste; the Fight to Save America Gabrielson, Wildfire Conservation; Grey owl, Tales of an Empty Ca- bin; Hornaday, Our Vanishing Wild Life; Howard. The Insect Menace; Peterson, The A B c of Attracting Birds: Sears, Deserts on the March; Sears, This is Our World: Van Name, Vanishing Forest Reserves; Washburn, Injurious Insects and Useful Birds: Weed. Birds in Their Relation to Man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
CHIEF JUSTICE
 HUGHES 79 TODAY

Washington, April il --- (Up) =. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes politician, diplomat and jurist for 35 years, is 70 years old today.
 Only two other men in history John Marshall and his successor Roger B. Taney--have served as chief justice at an age greater than Hughes. His health is excellent and he bears his duties apparently as easilya as when he became chief justice II years ago.
 Rumors have cropped Up perlo- ideally that he would retire, pos- sibly in the near future. But close friends believe he will remain on the bench as long as his physical and mental vigor continue.
 His voice is strong as he ques- tons attorneys and his step is firm. He writes his share of the courts opinions and in addition dl- rects the affairs of the admins. trative office for all federal courts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
REALTY BOARDS IN
 JOINT TAX SURVEY
Norma Neale Represents City on State Readjust-
 ment Committee

To represent Connecticut cities and the state of Connecticut in ra- tiontl study of means for real estate tax geadjustment, Philip W. Knis- kern, president of the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards, an- rounced today appointments of men, nominated by their respective local real estate board and by the state real estate association:
 StSte representative: Ralph F. Sprague, Bridgeport; Waterbury has named Norman Neale.
 The Connecticut men will serve on the committee on real estate taxa ton of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, which will have representatives from more than 400 cities in AS. states. The committee has been called to meet in Wash ington April 25 and % to represent the Association at the second an- nual meeting of the National Con- ference of Real Estate Taxpayers, to be held at the Mayf!ower hotel.
 The National Association of Real Estate Boards joins with the Ma tional Association of Building Own- CTS and Managers, the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, the National Apartment Owners Asso- citation and the National Grange in sponsoring the Washington meeting which will review proposals now pending In many state legislatures to give real estate more equitable tax situation. The conference will have before 1t important proposals looking to re-study of the whole national state and local tax question in view of tremendous emergency changes in national expenditure to- tals.
 The association and the National Conference of Real Estate Taxpay- CTS urge: CD That each state put ceiling on the total tax rate which may be levied against real estate t2) That the taxtable value of real estate be computed principally upon the basis of annual production of income (3) That public education financing be stabilized by placing greater dependence on the state gov ernment, which can feasibly levy on many sources of revenue other than real estate for the support of the schools (5) That no form of wealth or income be exempt from paying It's proportional share in the cost of government (6) Efficiency In admin- istration and economy in expendi- tyre for government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
5000 Awarded

A jury award of $900 was grant, cd to Mrs. Evelyn Shepherd of Waterbury late yesterday after noon in Winsted Superior Court, after the jury deliberated on the evidence for more than two hours. Defendant in the civil action was Mrs. Juliette W. Staats of Litch- field, and Judge Alfred 0. Bald- win presided.
 Mrs. Shepherd based her ace ton on personal injuries she suf- fered in a fall on an icy stairway at the Staaats property, where she was employed as maid. The accident occurred on Feb. 3, l040.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11

to start the rehearsal promptly at 7."H V r, @"
 Due to the conflict with the Pas. so-l ray the April meeting of thl Standing Committee will be post. poned until Thursday evening, April 24.
 Next Sunday will be the Annual Young Peoples Service. The thfee choirs will take part in the service and 1t is hoped and expected that| the Miss and Mister Club, the MT. and Mrs. Club, the Pilgrim FelloW-I ship, the Girls Sorority and tha| Boys Fraternity will attend tta| morning service of worship. nrX Walkers sermon subject will b4 "When We Stop Being Friends"
 At the annual meeting of th4 Second Congregational society of Waterbury Monday evening, tha following officers were reelected for another year: Societys Com1 mittee: Chairman, Levi WllcoxI Chase Kimball and George A. Bad ronian; treasurer, Harold B. Post and Clerk William L, Loomis. Ind lHSU TOCeS OL ulucDLeuueSS WSEG NI ported paid and were burned. FcIl the second time in It's history thq Second church is without singld cent of indebtedness.
 The offering Sunday will be fol the American Board of Comniis1 sioners for Foreign Missions and will 80 toward the salary of ouH missionaries in India, Rev. and Mrs, Raymond A. Dudley. Tn the latest letter from MT. Dudley he saysl "The board Is of course regular sir It's remittances and fine in every way. So far as the work is con. cerned our Mission has lost about half It's appropriation in the last ten years. This perpetual shrirk- age in resources Is a perpetual problem to us." re.
 Calvin J. Martin will speak to all the older boys Sunday at l2 o'clock in the Chapel on the subject "A Boys Training for Living" ets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
EXPLOSION HEARD MANY MILES AWAY

Bessemer, Ala, April li.-(UP)-- An explosion that was heard seven miles away today wrecked the steam boiler supplying Q blast furnace ct Woodward Iron Company's plant near here.
 First outsiders to reach the scene reported seeing five white men and one negro placed in ambulances.
 More than Q score of annbulances had been summoned from Birming- ham and other industrial centers in the area.
 The explosion shook houses here three miles from the plant, and rat tied windows as far as seven miles from the scene.
 The sheriff,s office in Birming- ham was asked to send as many deputies as available to the plant The Bessemer' coroner's office was also called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Knudsen To "Pep Up"
 New England Plants
Director General of OPM to Pay Visit to Boston Tues. day Evening; Production Tempo to Be Quickened
and the possibility of expansion of out-put of materials of war.
 U. S. Field Marshal

and the possibility of expansion of out-put of materials of war.
 U. s. Field Marshal
 Apply termed the Field Marshal of U. S. Industry" KnudEen Is ex- pected to urge here the necessity of stepping up the production tempo, the urgency of spreading defense work by gubcontracting and hte un- covering of new or only partially used facilities. He recently declared that Every machine shop and foundry in the United States which can make even 8 piece of something must be enlisted for the duration"
 The program for Tuesday, follow ing the arrival in Boston of the Production Chief and his staff in the morning, includes the meeting with. some of the important defense con- tracors and Subcontractors, the Chamber luncheon, at which MT. Knudsen's speech will be broadcast, and 0 press conference. They hope to have time before their departure to visit some of he key plants h this disrict.
 Knudsen, who as Director General of OPM, has in hand he biggest pro- ductlon job ever undertaken in the United States or any other coun- try in @ limited time. He Is highly qualified by training and experience and by personality and tempera- ment for this great assignment. Born in Denmark, and coming to America at he age of 20, he began his industrial career here by work ing in shipyards and in the Erie Railroad shops. A 0 later stage he became production manager of the Ford Motor Car Go. Tn 1922 he was appointed vice president of the Chev- rolet Motor Go. and subsequently, became president. He next stepped into the executive vice presidency of the General Moors Corp. and then to the presidency of that vast organization, from which post he was called to Dc production chief of OPM.
 Extensive Training
 John David Biggers, second in line under MT. Knudsen as Director of Production, has had an extensive training and experience in indus- trial production, and is president of the Libbey- Owens Ford Glass Go.
 Robert Lee Mehornay has had wide experience in merchandising and has held many important ex- ecutiye posts. He served as a cap- tain in the U. s. Army, l9l7-l9i9, World War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Child Injured

Elght.year-old Janet Holmes, of % Pearl st., was treated at st. Mary's hospital for abrasions of the mouth and knee after she was struck by Q car last night on Bishop street, near Crown street.
 Motor Patrolman Conrad Baril reported that the driver of the car, Anthony Romaniello, 2S, of 80 Pilgrim avenue was travelling south on Bishop street when the Holmes child ran out from a group of children on the side- walk and into the right front fender of ROmaniellO's machine. The child was brought to the hospital by Dr. Frederick Zerko- witx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
CAPT. ROOSEVELT
 WEDS ON SUNDAY
Judge Will Perform Cere. mony, Which Kills Sev.
 eral Idle RumOrs

Hollywood, April il. (UP)-Capt James Roosevelt, the Presidents eldest son. and pretty Romelle Schneider, his former nurse, will be married Easter Sunday, 1t was in- dicated today.
 He and Miss Schneider filed notice of intention to wed yesterday, and said they would be married when his mother. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, arrived. Roosevelt said then that he expected to be married Tuesday.
 United Airlines said today, how- ever, that Mrs. Roosevelt planned to arrive at 9 a. m. Sunday and leave Monday for an engagement in Char lotte N. c.
 The marriage license cannot be granted Saturday, because of the three day" law, but it was believed he could get license Sunday morn- ing.
 Roosevelt said judge would per- form the ceremony, setting at rest reports that he would embrace the Catholic faith of his 25-year-old finance. He said the Marine Corps had hastened his wedding plans. 'They put me on call and told me not to get more than three hours away from the base at San Diego" he said. 50 Romelle and decided we d better get married while we had the chance"
 The orders, moreover, precluded a honeymoon and his flying to Mexico City today for the premiere of the first feature ljength motion picture he had produced, Pot O'Gold." Roosevelt. 8, was divorced a year ago by the former Betsy Cushing, the decree becoming final last March 70. He met Mss Schneider In the operating room of the Mayo Clinic at Rochester. Minn., two years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Special to The Democrat)

Camp Edwards, Mass - An as- signment that makes any young re- porters' heart skip Q beat, is one that takes him where there are plenty of good looking girls dressed smartly and attractive enough to march In any Easter parade. Well, your rowing reporter, roamed into the corridors of the new base hos- pital here at the camp and was aWed at the surroundings. Our chief escort was Staff Sergeant Pat Amo- deo of the medical corps who gladly consented to parade us around the hospital,
 Tn charge of the nurses is First Lieutenant Vera A. Lawton, and tis being rumored that little cupid" has been working with his darts and 1t is expected that wedding bells will sound soon for her
 New nurses are arriving daily and before long this camps unit of the Army Nurse Corps Reserve will have It's full quota of i75. Each nurse is second lieutenant. When an Army nurse marries she automatically steps out of the service. "Of course" smiled Miss Lawton, mo provision is made in the Army for husbands"
 "A lot of nurses do get married" |" continued the head nurse. That's our trouble. suppose we'll have that here. But they usually give suf- ticient notice: the responsibilities of their training is such that there is no danger of sudden elopments.
 Our nurses are happy in their work and of course their training safeguards against anything of a frivolous nature. It's surprising they've been working overtime"
 The whole hospital area Is wide- spread and up to the last notch in modernity. According to Lieutenant Lawton, enlisted men and officers will receive attention that Is not or- dinarily afforded a patient with a modest pocketbook. The soldier re- mains longer in this Army hospital than the private convalescent pa- tient. Army nurses and doctors see that a private received the same attention that Is given Q general.
 A feature of the army hospital system is to give the convalescent private patient some light duties to occupy his mind and hasten his re- covery, such as making up beds or doing errands for nurses and doc- tors.
 In case there are any future Florence Nightingaler's" who want to join the Army Nurses Reserve Corps in Waterbury, here's 6 little information they will be glad to have. They must be between the ages of p to 28 and have a high school education. Tn regards to their sleeping quarters they are very homelike, with floor carpet, Q ma hogany bureau, floor lamp, a special bed mattress and other comfortable features.
 The Camp Edwards chief nurse observes that the popular impression Is that a nurse Is less sympathetic than the average woman. The truth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Thirty Brush Fires Here Within Five Hours Today
Sirens resounded throughout tho

Sirens resounded throughout tho city this morning with only short intervals of silence as fire ap- paratus responded to 30 brush fires between 9 Q. m. and ?. rn., and Q brush fire on south Leon- ard street which ignitcd two barns that were completely destroyed.
 Fire authorities appealed to property owners to exercise ex- treme caution as the condition of the brush and grass has become dry due to the prolonged spell of warm days.
 The fire marshal said that It is . wonder that more serious fires have not resulted from the epl- dcmic which broke out for the past several days, and has prac- tically called out all apparatus to extingulsh the brush fires.
 Today virtually all fire engines with the exception of the fire de- partment trucks were out In one section or another of the city to combat fires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
J. w. V. Commander

Rudolph M. Hennick of Water. bury, state commander of the Jewish War Veterans, will outline plans for the Norwalk convention May 22-24, at 0 meeting tonight in the Jewish Community Center in Bridgeport.
 Plans for participation in the New York city parade on May 1s will also be made at tonight's meeting. The Connecticut delega- ton has been selected to lead the parade for the first time in the history of this annual affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Skull Fractured?

Angelo Marlanafo, 47, of II Bronson street, was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital last night with . possible fracture of the skull after he fell down Q flight of stairs at his brothers house on 47 Hopkins street. His name is on the danger list, hospital attendants reported.
 First aid was administered by pr. Thomas Cottiero who ordered that the injured man be taken to the hospital. Ser geant Anthony Mariana, of the detective bureau, investIEated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
U. s. AMBASSADOR
 WAS TURNED BACK

Rome, April il.--(UP)-United States Ambassador William Phillips was turned back by Italian police yesterday when he went to the Jugoslav legation to take over Jugo- slav interests in Italy, 1t was learned today.
 Police told Phillips that he must have Q special foreign office permit to enter the legation. Phillips ob- tained tie necessary permit and re- turned.
 He then formally took over from Jugoslav Minister Bochko Christie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Former Local Nurse
 Sent to Camp Edwards
Waterbury Troops Amazed at Modern Facilities ios- pitaI Provides for Troops; Women in White Praised

is she is less sentimental---until the right man comes along.
 We spotted pretty lovely bit of refreshing loveliness coming down the corridor on our way out, and 1t was none other than pretty Alice Young, formerly of the Waterbury hospital staff. Asked as to how she liked her new work, she remarked, "It's marvellous to be able to be doing my bit for National Defense Work" When told that this would be published in the Waterbury Dem- ocrat, Q glint came into her orbs and she asked, "Give my best re- gards to all the gals on the hill"
 So here 1t Is, you women In white and 6 Ave star salute to oil you an- gels of mercy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Solemn Services Here Mark Observance of Good Friday
SpOtigEting BrassCityNews
Given Decree

Della A. oreenmore of Plymouth
 won a divorce from Wilmer L.. Greenmore of Bristol yesterday when she appeared before Super for Court Judge Alfred o. Baldwin to testify that her husband de- serted her and her five children. In addition to the decree, Mrs. 0reenmore was granted custody of the children, and the defendant was ordered to pay $l2 a week for their support. The action was heard in Winsted Superior Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Patents Granted

Patents and Trade Marks were issued to the following Waterbury men by the U. s. Patent Office, according to n list compiled by Harold G. Manning of "A Central avenue.
 Maurice L. Wood, patent on treatment of silicon copper base alleys, assigned to the Chase Brass Copper Go, Inc., of Water- bury.
 Bruno Heitx, trade mark on towel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11

Passing drivers are urged not to fling their cigarets from the cars where grass and brush may be as danger Of . fire exists. It was indicated at the fire house that this siege of alarms within three hours has made record, and 1t was believed to he the highest in a number of years. No sooner has one engine drove into the station house when 1t was ordered today to go to an- other brush fire, and many enc zines have practically been out of the station all morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
DRAFT OFFICERS
 WERE AWAY OFF

Melrose, Mass, April 1i.-(UP)- Checking through the street dircc- tory, draft officers came across the name Of Walton M. Miller and their eyebrows scared. Walton hadn't registered for selective service so the officials dispatched e letter asking why.
 Walton replied promptly, asking how long since women were required to register.
 Mrs. Miller Is a hospital nurse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
NAUCATUCK SAVINGS GIVEN FORECLOSURE

The Naugatuck Savings Bank was granted a foreclosure judgment of 5,618.80 against Efland Schwartz and others, on property at 174-l76- l78 and i80 Main Street., West Haven, when attorneys for the bank ap- peared in New Haven Superior Court yesterday. The date of re- demption 10 rthe property is May %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
RABBI SHEINKOPF
 TO GIVE ADDRESS

Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf of Beth.Isrel synagogue today an- nounced he will deliver two cere- monial addresses Saturday and Sun- day evenings at both Beth-Israel and Beth-Shearith. The speeches are to be made in connection with the Jewish holidays of Passover, he said, which began this morning and continues for one full week.