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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
LOW-COST LIFE,
 INSURANCE CASE
Atty-General PallOtti Says Supreme Court Must Give
 Its Decision

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 3-CUP)- Attorney General Francis A. Pal- lotti said today it was beyond his jurisdiction to pass upon the con- stitutionality of the recently enact- ed law which permits State Savings Banks to issue low-cost life insur- ance policies.
 An opinion from the attorney general had been asked by State Sen. Michael V. Blansfleld, Water bury, president of the Savings Bank Life Insurance fund trustees.
 Pallotti replied that the supreme court alone could decide the ques- ton.
 "An opinion from any other source" he said, "is only an opinion and cannot carry with 1t the power to render void or modify statute law upon the ground of its uncon- stitutionality. The legislature is the sovereign lawmaking body of this state, and its acts prevail unless set aside or modified by the Supreme Court of Errors"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
NOSAHOGAN LODGE
 ARRANGING VISIT

At the conclusion of next Tues- days meeting, e number of of- ficers and members of the Nosa- hogan lodge, Odd Fellows, will jour- ney to Westville to visit Harmony lodge there, 1t was announced by the lodge last night. Next week marks tho tooth anniversary of the Harmony lodge. Daniel Haywood, who is editor of "The Nosahogan News," monthly publication of the lodge, said this months issue will be out this week.
 Several members will attend the Grand Masters lodge meeting which will be held in Hartford tomorrow night. according to plans made last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
SIDEWALK BIDS | FOUND TOO HIGH
Board of Works AdiOurns Meeting Until Friday;
 $7,7OO Available

The Board of Public Works, meet ing at the city hall early this after noon to open bids for construction of new sidewalks on Manor avenue, found that the three bids received were all well in excess of the amount of funds available. The meeting was adjourned to Friday and in the meantime 6 committee will determine if additional funds can be secured and vii ieXamine the qualifications of the bidders Commissioner Henry J. Bowling presided in the absence of Mayor Vincent A. Scully.
 The bids submitted were:
 Gerardo Cucolo, 65 Jefferson street, $8,419.37.
 A. William Daddona, S2 York street, $9,237.
 Altieri Construction Company, East Auorora street, $9,6S0.
 The Board of Aldermen was no- tified last night by the Board of Finance that $7,70O is available for the work. Sidewalks have been sought for some time for residents of Manor avenue, which runs be- tween Meriden Road and Wolcott street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
SONS OFFICIATE
 FOR LATE FATHER

Rev. John J. Sullivan, former as- sistaat pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, was one of two brothers in Holy Orders offici- ating this morning at funeral ser- vices for their father.
 The services were held at St. Francis Church.. New Haven, for John K. Sullivan. Rev. Michael Sul- hvan of Stamford celebrated the solemn requiem Mass, and Rev. John Sullivan, now of Collinsville, was deacon.
 While in this city Father John Sullivan directed several parish so- cieties. He was coach of the St. Mary's parochial school baseball team which won several city cham pionships.
 Several Waterburiaus attended the funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
Late Realty Nell,s

The following papers in con- nectlOn with real estate transac- tions have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmar- tin:
 Warranty Deeds Nicholas Lombard to Emilia Santos, property on River street. ThOm J. Tavano to FrankIyn c. Scofield, property on Windsor street.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Emilia Santos to Alfred Sant0S, property on River street, 5000. FrankIyn c. SeOfleld to Wood bury Savings aBnk, property on Windsor street, S4,700.
 Mortgage Release Charles ID. Palmer to ThOm J. Tavan0.
 William J. McGrath to David SigaI, property at 121-123 South Main street, for s years. Three thousand annually first three years; S3,600 annually next two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
THOMASTON DRIVER FINED $25 HERE
Peter Rayder Obtains NOlIe on Reckless Driving
 Charge

Peter Rayder, 25, of 294 East Main street, Thomaston, was given a nolle on payment of $25 when he was arraigned before Judge John L. Gaffney on a reckless driving charge in municipal court today.
 Rayder was arrested Aug. 26 af- ter a collision on Freight and Judd streets by Motor Patrolmen James Sweeney and Donald Monaghan.
 Allan Hazard, 29, colorec of 25 Pearl street, was granted a nolle on payment of $l0 on charges of illegal use of markers and driving an un- registered car. A charge of evading responsibility was nolled outright by Judge Gaffney.
 Alice Sherwell, 31, of 903 West Main street, was granted a contin- uance to Sept. l7 when her case was called in municipal court this morn- ing before Judge John L. iaffney. The accused was arrested by Motor Patrolmen John J. Murphy and James Sweeney on Q warrant charg- ing assault and breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
WALLACE DOUCETTE
 FINED IN HAMDEN

Hamden, Sept. S.-In the town court yesterday morning, Judge Jeremiah D. Shea fined Joseph s. Savalonis, 29, of Ansonia, $25 and costs on the charge of breach of peace, and suspended a 60-day jail sentence. Anthony J. Savalonis, 25, of Shelton, was fined $15 and costs on the same charge and given 6 S0- day suspended sentence. Both were principals in g. fracaS in a State street home a week ago.
 Frank R. Romano. 24, of Hartford, was fined $l0 and costs for viola tion of the rules of the road, and Wallace J. Doucette, g, of Water bury, was fined $10 and costs for overcrowding the front seat of an automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
MRS. MARTIN RYAN
 DIED THIS NOON
Popular Resident of ThOfrl- aston, Gold Star Mother,
 Widely Known

Mrs. Bridget (Brennan) Ryan, age 75 years, of Thomaston, died this afternoon at o'clock at her home, Bristol street, Thomaston She was the widow of Martin Ryan. Mrs. Ryan, prominently associated with the Gold Star mothers, one of Thomaston's best known and highly respected residents, was born in Seymour, Conn. She has been a resident of Thomaston for many years.
 Her survivors include her son, James T. Ryan, deputy sheriff of Thomaston; a daughter, Mrs. Eu'' gene Hennessy of Bristol, and two other sons, Leo Ryan and Edward J. Ryan, prominently identified in political circles in the state.
 Funeral arrangements are !rcoHl1- plete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
Awarded $354

AdOlph E. Peo of S28 Hamilton street, Waterbury, today was awarded $354.41 in . cOmpensa- agreement for specific injury approved by Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot. The claimant, an emplOye of the Benrus Watch O., Inc, of New York city, sustained injuries while working at power press on last June 19, which resulted in a 75 per cent loss of use of the second finger of the right hand, and a B 1-3 per cent loss of the first finger of the right hand by amputatlon. Payments will take the form of $1O.O0 weekly for 35.16 weeks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
No Overcrowding On
 OpeningD DayofS School
Over l9OOO Students Enrolled Today; No Confusion
 Regular Class Sessions Start Tomorrow A. M.
--NEA Radiophoto.

This contingency is not expected to materialize, however, before No- vember, at which time it is expect ed the projects will have been corn- pleted. Normal, and not excessive attendance was looked for in oth- CT primary schools, with almost a certainty that high schools would number several hundred fewer stu- dents this year than during the 1940-1941 term. Falling off here is believed to be a consequence of the absorption into industry of many youths of high school age
 Pre-school clinics opened yester- day at the Rose Hill branch li- brary and East Farm school for the purpose of inoculating children with anti-smallpox vaccines. Vac. cinations will also be administered today, tomorrow and Friday at the city hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03

Nineteen thousand pairs of legs trundletl off to school this morn ing, and not a pair established any new sprinting records. Expressions of pleasure were conspicuous by their absence, but neither was there any great sorrowing School chil- dren have developed 8 precoctous maturity in these latter years. The consensus today seemed to be: "Well, here 1t is, and nothing can be done about it." so the course of wisdom appeared to be to accept a necessary evil, because you cant fight city hall, or the school board, either, for that matter. /- Elementary and high school teach- CTS in this city were confronted by about 14,000 furnished faces this morning. Parochial schools boast ed approximately 10000 glistening ears, making for half that number of pupils. The principal work of the day consisted of the assign ment of classes to pupils in their new grades, and Organizational ses- sions in the high schools.
 Primary schools will hold full- day recitations today, but in the high schools regular sessions will not commence until tomorrow. To- day Crosby, Wilby and Leaven- worth students were dismissed af- ter short general assemblies of all classes, which were preceded by meetings of the respective school faculties.
 Wilby pupils congregated in the auditorium at 9 o'clock after a meeting of teachers at 8. The Cros- by faculty met at 8 o'clock, and then adjourned for departmental meetings at 8:30. The student body assembled at the following hours: Seniors, 8:45; juniors, 9:15: sopho- mores, 10:15; and freshmen, 11:15. In Leavenworth high school, in- structors met at 8 o'clock, and freshmen assembled at 8:30; sen- iors at l0:15; juniors at 1l:15; and sophomores at 12:l6. Tn the ele- mentary schools, pupils reported for classes at 8:45 and the same time was observed by parochial schools.
 Commenting on the possibility of overcrowding in view of the recent influx of families into this area, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas J. Condon today stated that he expected no such even- tuality. Attendance has steadily declined here, he said, for the past ten years, and the present figure shows an enrolment of more than 4,000 fewer than in 1881.
 While no precise computations are available, he added, 1t is hardly likely that this year will have proved an exception. Responsible in large measure for the diminishing attendance is the falling birth rate.
 When the new housing projects, now under construction in this area, have been completed, however, pr. Condon said, the likelihood is that certain schools within those dis tricts will be subject to crowded conditions. Notable among these are Slocum and Wilson schools, which will probably be affected by the Long Hill housing develop ment, and Washington and Null cahy schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
Tools Stolen

A tool house on Hamilton ave. nue was broken into some time during the Labor Day weekend and electric tools and material stolen after thieves ripped off the lock on the shed owned by the Portchester Electrical Construc- ton co. of Portchester, N. Y..
 Lieut.. Henry Johnson of the To- cal detective bureau said today that the contract for electrical work being installed in the fed- eral housing projects on Long Hill road and Hamilton avenue is be- ing done by this company with Matthew LaGanza in charge.
 An itemized list of the miss- ing equipment will be brought to the detective bureau sometime today by Mr. LaGanza.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
CITY ENGINEER
 CALLS FOR BIDS

City Engineer Charles A. Root will advertise within 6 day or two for bids for construction of second part of the city's water supply expansion project. The bids vii lbe for con- struction of a new dam, reservoir and cholorination plant at Morris.
 The project will supplement- the second pipe line from Morris, now under construction. The pipe line contract was awarded to the Lock Joint Pipe Company, of Ampere, N. J.. which submitted a bid of $S94, 900.
 The bids must be submitted by September l6, when they will be opened at meeting of the Board of Works.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03

was falling and he was directing post command exercises to give his officers concentrated training in staff work.
 T don't want to minimize these discomforts, but I would also like to have the public know the con- structive side of life in the army" he said.
 "Take accidents, for instance. We have 250,000 men here, large number of whom are driving motor vehicles. Only 9 accidental deaths have occurred on these roads, often blind with dust or slippery with mud and crowded with civilian traffic.
 Boys Looked After
 T wonder If mothers back home worrying about their boys know how much we are doing to look after their health here," he said.
 "One boy who developed appen- dicitis on maneuvers, for instance, was in a hospital faster than he would have got there if he had been at home. Not only does the third army have its own health and hos pital facilities, of which only two- thirds have so far been required to operate, but we have civilian hospitals lined up to cooperate with us in all nearby towns and cities"
 Referring to the ever recurring subject of morale, he said:
 "Of course, there are certain few who never get used to army life and to whom the rigors of such life do no appeal. But these few do not present true picture of the army. My boys here are hardened and toughened."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
Market Irregular At
 Opening Of Business
Paramount, Led in Volume With New High; Several Other Issues Were in New High Class at Opening

Paramount Second Preferred and General Steel Castings Preferred. The last at T8 Ia was up 2 i-2,
 wright Aero lost l 3-4 points to l16 Ia after a sharp rise yesterday, Bethlehem Steel was down 3-5 al 69 5-8 and U. s. Steel lost 1-4 te 58. Crysler and General Motors were unchanged at 58 5-8 and 39 S-8, respectively. Coppers were steady to firm. Rails held steady Oils eased. 4
 United Airlines was active. New York Shipbuilding rose 1 l-s points to SS and held most of tl1G rise. Marshall Field and National Dairy equaled their highs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
NAUCATUCK GOT
 ANOTHER AWARD

Boston, Sept. 3 -CUP)- The Army Quartermastep depot an- nounced today the award of con- tracts for 59,39l pairs of all rub- Der, medium weight. size 13 over- shoes to the following concerns:
 Goodyear Rubber Co, Middle town. Conn, 5000 pairs at $2.46 each; Hood Rubber Co, Water town. I2,6O0 at $2.4S; U. S. Rub- Der O., Naugatuck, Conn, 24,000 at S2.50: Servus Rubber O., Rock Island, Ill, 5000 at e250: Converse Rubber Co. Maiden. 10000 at s2.55: Cambridge Rubber O., Cambridge, 27ol at @2.56.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
HELP TO HARVEST
 APPLES, PEACHES

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 3-(UP)-- State Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher appealed today to house. dIau ol tI IsAo usIpTIuo pue ssAIM harvest the apple and peach crops.
 Growers, he said, were faced with a serious problem in recruiting 5000 pickers during the next few weeks" " and it appears that the problem can only be solved by volunteer workers on the part of the people who are not normally in the labor market-housewives and students" 1"
 Danaher said he had heard that several community clubs already had arranged for their members to help with the crops. and turn a por- ton of their earnings over to the club treasury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
DIARIES NAMED
 IN $2,OOO SUIT

A fragment of glass which lodged in her throat while she drank Q glass of milk on May 27, 1940 formed the basis of a $2,000 civil action brought in common pleas court today by Maria Codianni of this city, against State Dairy, Inc, and Brookside Diaries, Inc, also of Waterbury. The latter concern is named defendant by virtue of its capacity as pasteurizer and bottler of the product, which it sold at wholesale to the former establish ment.
 The plaintiff alleges that as @ re- suit of the glass becoming imbed- ded in her throat she suffered severe mental and nervous shock, and was compelled to interrupt her duties as housewife for a period of time. She is represented by Atty. Walter w. Smyth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
INTELLECT BEST BETWEEN 5, 40 ff
So Said Ohio U. Prof. But
 He Quickly Receives \. Contradictions

Evanston, Ill, Sept 3.-(UP)- Man packs his heaviest intellectual punch between 35 and 40, Professor Harvey o. Lehman of Ohio uni- versity told the American Psycho- logical association today--and right away stirred argument from brain workers aged g, Il, A and 50.
 If we can accept the consensus of experts" said Professor Lehman, it seems apparent that the great est philosophers of the past 800 years have most often experienced their deepest insights at not later than ages 35 to 39 inclusive"
 Men may acquire their greatest renown in later years but the high est point of their genius occurs dur ing comparative youth, he said.
 A quick survey of varied fields brought the following reactions:
 RADIO
 Richard Williams, II, of the Quiz Kids: T don't agree because my dad is 50 and I think he gets smart CT all the time"
 Gerard Dsrrow, g, also of the Quiz Kids: "People learn from the time they are born until they die. So unless they dis when they are S9 guess they just keep on getting smarter and smarter"
 BASEBALL
 James Joseph Dykes, manager of the Chicago White SoX; Right now I am A and thinking the runs across home plate better than ever I don't know how the professor fig ures 1t, but I never was stronger Intellectually speaking"
 EDUCATION
 Dr. William Fielding Ogburn, Uni- versity of Chicago sociologist, and Prof. John J. B. Morgan, North western University psychologist, both in their sos, said persons over 40 shouldn't be discouraged by Leh- mans findings.
 Professor Lehman's curves are very flat" said Ogburn.
 He referred to Lehman's intellec- tual form charts.
 Oh, yes, Professor Lehman is 52.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
New Voters

Though election day is only two months of, only a small number appeared at the City Hall today to be registered, as new voters. At 1 p. m, only IS had been sworn in.
 The majority declined to regis- ter either as Democrats or Re- publicans. The registration ses-. sion continues until 8 o'clock to- night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
GOODWIN ASSUMES
 DIRECTORS TASK

Seth Goodwin, formerly physical director of the Waterbury YMCA assumed his new duties as recrea- tional director of group work at the New Britain YMCA yesterday morn ing. MT. Goodwin had previously been affiliated with the local YMCA since September l. l9S6 and re- signed from the association at a meeting of the executive board in July. The board voted special appreciation for his work at the local Y and expressed regret for his plans to leave the city. The physical director will live in Wa terbury and commute to New Bri- tain because of the unavailability of rent in New Britain, Mrs. Good win said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
$25 for Cruelty

Casimir DaunaiS, of Scott road, this city, was found guilty of a charge of being cruel to animals when arraigned before Judge Martin L. Caine in Naugatuck town court this morning and was fined $25 and costs of $8.26.
 He was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Raymond Carlson. His automobile was leading Q horse with only one shoe and the api- mars feet were bleeding profusely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
SpOtlighting Brass CityNews
Priority

Lack of sufficient steel forced the Shoe Hardware Company al vision of the U. s. Rubber Com pany here to lay off l2 women employees last week, according to Gilman R. Gay, superintendent.
 The firm was unable to secure government priorities on steel be- cause 1t is not directly engaged in the production of defense goods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
IGNORES MOTHERS FLEA

Westbrook, Me-, Sept. S-CUP)-- While his mother pleaded with him not to shoot. Cornelius Hansen, 8, placed Q shotgun against his chest as he stood in 8 field last night and pulled the trigger, killing him in- stantly. Friends said he had been breeding over his impending court arraignment on Q malicious mis- chief charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
COP COMMITTEE CALLED

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 3-CUP)- Republican state chairman today called meeting of the state central committee here September 8 flor general discussion and considera- ton of such matters as the chair man and committee members may bring up."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
AVIAN T. sTAFONDs DIES

Fitchburg. Mass, Sept. SUP Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for Alvan T. Simonds, president of the SimoE1ds Saw and Steel Go. of Fitchburg and a na- tionally famous industrialist, who died at his Boston home yesterday at the age of 6A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
S6O On the HoOf

Claiming that stray dogs had caused him the loss of two heifers, Horace s. Baker last night notified the Board of Aldermen that he expected the city to pay him damages of S6O.
 After . moments hesitation, President John S. MOnagan re- ferred the claim to the boards chicken committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOrl

New York, September 3. = (UP) - Stocks were narrowly irregular today with volume small.
 Paramount, leader in volume, made new high at IS 3-4 and then eased to its previous close of 15 Ia. Curtiss Wright, Aviation Corporation, and Boeing featured an active aircraft section. The first eQualed its high, while Boeing and Aviation Corporation held at the previous close. A considerable amount of business was done in 1n- ternational Paper at a Ia point decline.
 New highs were made by Loew's, Cluett Peabody, National Distillersr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
$75,OOO BLAZE IN BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 3--(UP)-- Damage was estimated at more than $75, 900 today in a two-alarm fire which swept the Jennings Silver ware factory last night.
 Nine firement were overcome by smoke. The fire broke out just after 200 employees had left the building after completing their days work.
 Cause of the fire was undetermin- ed but Night Watchman Burton T. Osgood said he heard an explosion in the lacquer room shortly before the fire was noticed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
Discharged

Joseph Nolan, 21, of 19 Ram dolph avenue, is convalescing at his home after he was dis. charged from the st. Mary HOs- pital Monday where he was on the danger list after being stricken with infantiIe paraly- sis.
 The Holy Cross student who was Q counsellor oe the junior camp of the Y. M. 0. A. in Wa tertOwn was stricken suddenly while directing activities there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
Red, Blue Armies In Arkansas Near Fight
i25OOO Troops, Officers of Second Army Divided Into Opposing Ranks; High Officer in Louisiana
 Sleeps With His Boys
BY RICHARD c. HOTTELET United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

With the Third Army in Arkansas, September B. = P) Action between 900 troops and officers of the Second army divided into Red and Blue forces, was mmi
 ent today The Red forces including the 5h and 9th Infantry divisions the 2nd Cavalry division from Kansas and the 4h Horse Mechanzed division from South Dakota
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-03
By LEON KAY

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 With the Third Army in Louisiana Sept. 3-(UP)-Lieut. Gen. Walter Krueger, who, during maneuvers sleeps in the field with his soldiers suspects that the chiggers have an especial fondness for him.
 "When the soldiers see me around their bivouac, they say there goes the general and there go all the chiggers," he said, scratching a leg
 found General Grueger yester- day ir1 6 bivouac, surrounded by mud. in the woods between Leesville and Lake Charles. A heavy rair