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Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
NAME BILL FOR
FAMILY COURT
Would Establish Court in New
Castle County Only; Hear
Family Cases in Private
PREVENT "BREAK-UPS"

A bill establishing a Family
Court for New Castle County only
has been introduced in the Legisla-
ture by the Family Court Commit
tee of New Castle County. The
new court would:
1. Take the intimate family
cases out Of the police courts and
hear them in private;
2. Help prevent the breaking-up
of families;
8. Have the cases concerning
one family heard before the same
judge rather than in three different
courts as at present;
4. Consolidate the Juvenile
Court and the Non-Support
Agency;
5. Handle an estimated 1000
cases annually;
6. Cost S34 1000, an increase OF
approximately $4,000, all of which
would be borne by New Castle
County and the City of Whining
ton.
The new court would have juris-
diction over juvenile delinquency
adults contributing to delinquency
abuse of children, minor offenses
committed by one member of a
family against another member OF
a family, non-support, paternity
and adoption cases.
The Family Court would elimin-
ate the greatest weakness of our
present Juvenile Court by giving it
jurisdiction over the parents of de
linquent children. Although the
parents are often the cause of the
delinquency of the child, the judge
cannot take action in the case
without finding the child guilty Of
some offense, an obvious hardship
on the child
Much overlapping in court pro
cedure would be eliminated in the
handling of cases in a family
court. This is evident now in Viii
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
DEFENSE TRAINING FOR MEN
Job Openings For so Men; To Re
ceive Five Week Defense Training

OcO oPSi6c - Vi co lO me-
ceive Five-Week Defense Training
Openings for so men in special
lied defense work has been an
nounced by S. Lee Englar, director
of the Maryland State Employment
Service at Salisbury, Md The
jobs, he said, are open to men from
the lower Eastern Shore of Mary
land, and lower Delaware. They
will receive a free five-week train
ing course at the Vocational Train
ing School in Baltimore, with the
only cost being support of them
selves during that period He
said the training is given with a
definite objective in view" Appli-
cations will be received until Fri
day, and training will begin on
Monday, February IT. Englar re-
ported that $50 men in this area
have received such specialized
training, and have been placed in
defense jobs, mainly in airplane
construction. Courses for the pres
ent group include general machine
shop work, riveting, sheet metal
work, and aircraft construction.
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
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OLD DOC. YARRICk
SPEAKS HIS MIND

The only thing some women
don't talk about is their age.
The Pathfinder makes the devil
smile.
There is no instrument that can
measure the far reaching influence
of a good word.
Some men hide their faults by
pointing out the faults of others.
Recalling unhappy moments is
like putting salt in your coffee.
A selfish religion never gets
further than the church door.
Gloom fills the mind of the man
whose face is away from the
Light.
An agnostic preacher is as use
less as a jammed weathervane.
You can always carry your
burden easier on your knees than
on your feet.
The Scriptures say that God
hates the man that soweth discord
among brethren.
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
THEFT OF TURKEYS

Esquire Cooper had the usual
quiet of his Sunday afternoon dis
turbed last Sabbath by a turkey
case, or rather two turkey cases.
1t was after this wise; e. Frank
Jones living in Kenton Hundred
heard on Sunday morning just be-
fore getting up, his poultry, as if
something had disturbed it. On
going out in the yard, he found
his turkey gobler was not to be
found on the premises. In look
ing around however, he found
fresh tracks in the mud that led
William G. Garner, where he
found the turkey in coop with
another large gobler. Later in the
morning on going over to neigh
boris William d. Hoffecker, it was
found that their poultry house had
been entered and fresh tracks
were traced by his sons direct from
there to Gamers residence, and
to the coop in question out in the
weeds that two big turkeys could
scarcely be squeezed into. Several
persons staid to see after Gamer
while one came for writ and Con-
stable Weldon, the party reap
pearing before Esquire Cooper
about A o'clock. Sometime during
Sunday morning John w. Attix, in
the same neighborhood found that
his large gobler had also disap-
peared.
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT

RECIPROCAL AGLEEMEN1
The Presidents proclamation of
an arrangement for reciprocal
trade between the United States
and Brazil marks an important
step in the right direction. The
possibilities of developing our COM
merce with the South American
nations have been only feebly rec
ognized hitherto. That they are
great is undeniable. Our manu-
facturers must sharpen their wits
in order to compete successfully in
Brazil with England, Germany and
France, but now for the first time
they are going to have fair
chance. Mr.. Blaine has made
fine bargain for the United States.
The President makes known that
in recognition of the fact that her
coffee and hides have for years
past been admitted into the United
States free of duty, and of the
further fact that under the McKin-
ley act her raw sugar and molass-
es will in April next, admit to her
ports certain articles free of duty
and other articles at a reduction
Of 25 per cent.
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
PERSONAL

Mrs. DR.. J. c. Derickson, of Ber-
lin, Md, is on a visit to her rela-
tives in this town.
Miss Ella Brown, of Wilmington,
is visiting Miss Maggie FAIRIES.
Mr.. Mitchell Layton, leading
merchant of Bridgeville, spent two
or three days the past week in
Smyrna, guest of George A. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Allen Moore went
to Greensborough on Wednesday
to attend the funeral Of his broth
er, Frank Fl. Moore, who recently
had gone from that place to Phila-
delphia to live. He was 3S years
old.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua T. Jerman
who went to Denver, Col, in the
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Smyrna times., 1941-02-13

THE extensive safety instruction
! carried on by the American Red
Cross for a quarter of a century has
been one of the major factors in
arousing the public to accident dam
gers.
For many years safety instruction
through first aid training was car
ried on principally through industry
and the railroads. Within the last
decade it has been directed toward
education of the general public, the
school child, parents, organized
groups such as the veterans or
CARNATIONS, and the police forces Of
the nation.
Many cities and states have incor-
porated Red Cross First Aid Courses
in the required courses of training
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
.SEAFORD Nm
roN bOND ISNI
approve s2lo,OOOI,
n,,a = 20 School; pt,.
begins at Once
N"ANIER REVIsIo

81 Citizens Of the special s,,,,, /
trict over-whelmingl,, s'ao0
$4,000 bond issue fo rpp'oet
and Improvements II aSaaI
school S, at a referendum ~. Sat1
l ! ne vote was 2o8 70 % TT !
. announced ann that the favor,saa a.
viii not affect the scb ,Sl'o i.
plans to ask the Legislatl,.a |.
outright grant to fnanea :, 10
proyements. MiIman E b..
school superintendent, ssis
On the program viii begin =,
Plans call for a separate = J.
tary school, larger cafets1 s'a
gymnasium for boys and III.
pansion Of the manual and s Nh.
education courses, and rsn 1,!a1
Of the present building a..
three and one-half session =
citizens there Friday night n /
49, Il!e proposed revision d }
e ~ ! ei nsas 81 re meeting aan1
: q o' - -.lees again Monday night
80 @ -, a. Ihe hrehouse I'D
~. 49, ~. 80 : 4 Fflaay nights esd
~ : - saAen W Y reading the nj
-, - 90. .el ms charter WIS |
s 49, o.ei l"o years ago and 4
- = re lsS9 session d /
70 lufe out dld not pass
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
Early TO Rise'-at 96

It's an old adage Early to bed
and early to rise"-but Mrs. Mary
w. Staley said on her ninety-sixth
birthday that it was the key to her
good health and longevity. Mrs.
Staley, who has been i'll only once
in her life, has been a widow 70
years.
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
Naming Roses

Many roses have been named for
Presidents and generals. One of the
earliest favorites in this country
was the General Washington rose
which appeared about 1860 and
continues to be a garden favorite.
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13

D. - me me smyrna Tines, ils
lear. In Advance
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13

for candidates for their police y
fire departments. Where a p'A1
officer, state patrolman or Hfsns]
wears the Red Cross insignia Oh
uniform, there the public knows
man prepared to save lives at i
scene of an accident.
The Red Cross has recently Il
tackled the problem Of deaths On u
highway from motor accasl1
through establishment OF III
gency First Aid Stations, and y y
the death toll from accidents u
home and on the farm. More uAl
quarter of a million person: W. y.
trained in Red Cross nrsI Nv :
year, and were thus prepared W.
intelligent emergency assls'sl
- 49, the arrival of the dOetui'
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
Fair Play. Yes ?

Four states in the Union have
laws empowering the courts to
award maintenance to divorced
husbands as well as to wives. They
are California, Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF FEB. 18TH, 1891

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature Of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
Smyrna times., 1941-02-13
etrated its side, but Mr.. Streets
escaped unhurt.

etrated its side, but Mr.. Streets
escaped unhurt.
The big blizzard that bothered
several of the Western states so
Sunday and Monday-the worst in
some places for several years-did
not reach US as was indicated by
probabilities. We had plenty of
rain, enough for a month, and the
cleareup of yesterday had all the
marks of a March day. The mer-
curry dropped to only 26 last night
with rising temperature to-day.
Mr.. c. C. Tyndal, of FELTON,, an
applicant for the Office of Superin-
tendent of Public Schools which
will be vacant by the withdrawal
of Superintendent, Cooper, was in
Smyrna Saturday on his canvass.
Mr.. Tyndal is armed with as good
and strong certificates as any man
can lay before the Governor; and
if they are the criterion of fitness,
he would seem to stand a good
chance for the appointment.
Henry Leinberger left last week
for treatment at jefferson Medical
College. - Capt. William Fowler
has moved from this town to his
residence at Smyrna Landing
BENZ. Harrington, of Smyrna Land
ing moves this week to Chester
A. McConaughy has purchased a
corner lot of William George Hill,
in Clayton. - Clayton Creamery
will be in charge of Randall B.
Garman.-The young men of Clay
ton gave a full dress hop on Mon
day evening. N. G. Severson of
Clayton, has secured the position
of foreman of the P. w. & B.
round house in Wilmington.
The store known as Clements
Corner" which has been shut up
since the removal of j. F. Clement
to Philadelphia the LIST of Novem-
Der, is we are pleased to say, soon
to be reopened and occupied. Will
liam F. Buchanan, who has been
engaged in the printing business in
Pennsylvania the past year or more
has rented the house and will open
a grocery and dry goods store in
about two weeks. The people viii
be glad to see this old stand reop-
ened again. Mr.. Buchanan has the
temperament and genial qualities
for a popular merchant. OF his
industry and obliging nature we
can speak unqualifiedly, after an
association Of over four years, and
if he does not adapt himself and
his stand to the wants of his Gus
toners we shall be mistaken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
ADDRESSES OF
 INDUCTEES HERE
Jane Smith Hostess al MarshmaIIOw Roast;
 Harry Roberts Home

Naugatuck, July 24 - Word has been received here as to present addresses of several young men iri- ducted in tn U. s. army recently. Ernest Erickson is a member of the First Ordnance Training Brigade, at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Md. Henry A. StaskiewicZ is a member of the same brigade at the same place. Amedio J. Bar bieri is member of Battery A, Second Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
 Miss Jane Marie Smith, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. D. Michael Smith of North Main street, was hostess at a marshmallow roast re- gently at the summer home of ner aunt, Mrs. Harold c. Wolff at Bay View, Milford. Attending were: the Misses Rita Paul, Mary Elizabeth Kennedy, Dolores, Carol and Mi- chael Galullo, Theresa Lombardi, Richard Pierpont of Waterbury, Miss Mary Jane Mooney of Shell ton, the Misses Judy, Martha Jean and Mary Joan Miller, Joyce Gaines and Richard Miller of Meri- den, Larry Rogow of Long Island, and Mary Cronin and Jane and Betty Ann Smith of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Aluminium Collection
 Launched In Borough
Volunteers, Trucks Cover Every Section of Town;
 Many Donate Services to Drive

Naugatuck, July 24-The collec- tion of used aluminium for the national defense was made here today, with many hundreds of local residents donating to the collection.
 A crew of boys, made up mainly of Boy Scouts, and group of trucks went from house to house on vari- ous streets in the borough through out the day and collected the alu- minum. At intervals trucks re- turned to the collection bin on Church street and the pile of alu- minum in this bin grew steadily today.
 !, Ten drivers of trucks as well as the group of youngsters worked steadily throughout. 8 good part oi the day, giving freely of their serc. ices in cause that will benefit the country.
 Just as willingly residents re- sponded and showed their willing ness to do their part in this cam paign which is nationwide.
 The collectors were: Roland An- 0SA oS44b 3seJ A4OAA0 <AAA0C4oObl1 OdSA Anderson, Joe Alexanski, Bernard Avcallie, Leroy Behlman, James Novay, Gerald Callahan, Scott Con- over, Wilbur Clark, Billy Dawson, David Douty, Thomas Gunnoud, Calvin Hoadley, Robert House, Donald House, Robert Houseknecht, Jr., Billie Hodges, Tom Johnson, Frank Klonski, Fred Roth, Harry Kridler, Paul Kunkel, Jack Lent, Frank Luskay, Bert Mahaffey, An thony Malone, Jacwk Maroney, Ed ward Mccarthy, James Mezzio, John Honahan, Jack Morris, George Donnell.
 Also, Donald Olson, John Ostro- ski, Dick Painter, Earl Phillips, Fred Redcliffe, Richard Robins, John Robinson, Kenneth Romanoff, Edward Rose, William L. Santar- siere, Sonny Shea, William Sim mons, Arthur Smith, Jack Stinson, Donald Taft, Albert Traisnal, Henry Vaght, Thomas Walsh, Ernest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24

Their names, addresses and order numbers follow: Morton R. Doo- little, Wolcott, order number 269; John J. DeVito, 161 High street, or- d CT number 730; Michael J. Doback, 237 Scott street, order number 959; Ctanley Piurkowski, 20 Crown street, order number 1918; Edward John Leary, 2l5 Cherry street, order num- Der HAS; Thomas A. Zasetko, Wol- colt, order number 1156; Thomas Gallucci, 50 Culver street, order number 1169; Leland H. Maker, Cheshire, order number 1177; War ren H. Dayton, Cheshire, order number 1l8o; Edward J. Smolen- ski, 86 Spring street, order number 1185.
 Also, Matty P. Ewankiewicz, GA Anderson stree t,order number 1188; Stanley T. Krulikowski, 82 Green wood street, order number 1l9l; William E. Lannon, West Mountain, Naugatuck, order number 1902; Joseph 0. Triano, 25 Baldwin street, order number 12o5; Donald L. O'Toole, 42 May street, order num- Der 1910; George w. Hanley, 234 High street, order number 1926; Frank A. Janicki, 46 Bridge street, order number l249; Jospeh M. Geruch, 47 Arch street, order num- Der 1250; Alvor Mather Anderson of Webb road, Millville, order num- Der 1922.
 The selective service board held 8 special meeting last night in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
PARISH FAIR
 BEING PLANNED Father Butcher Named Chairman; Committee
 Heads Appointed

Naugatuck, July 24-Plans were made for the second annual parish carnival of St. Mary's parish, Union City, at a meeting held last night in St. Mary's hall. The carnival will be three might affair and will be from Sept. Il to Sept. 13 inclusive.
 Rev. Bernard J. Butcher was named active chairman of the af- fair and Rev. Thomas M. Griffin, pastor, was chosen honorary chair man. Miss Ruth E. Kelly was named permanent secretary.
 The following committee chair- men were also named to assist:
 Ticket committee, Mrs. John Va- nasse; prize committee, William Fitzgerald; bingo committee, Mi- chael Stokes; refreshment commit tee, Mrs. Ernest Anderson; refresh- ment booth committee, Miss Con- stance Bulkovitch; booth commit. tee, Rev. Bernard J. Butcher, pub- licity committee, Miss Ruth E. Kelly.
 At the next meeting which is to be held on Wednesday, July 30th, the various committee heads will name their co-workerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
POSTMASTER CALLS
 SCHEME ILLEGAL
Chain Letters Found /; Football Candidates Re-
 port Tonight

Naugatuck, July 24-Postmaster Frank T. Green has called atten- tion to the fact that there is a chain letter scheme now in effect whereby recipients of the letters are asked to buy defense savings stamps with the top names on the letters reap ing the harvest. He said that some are reported here and announced such letters are illegal.
 With typical midsummer heat prevailing, candidates for the 1941 Naugatuck high football team will start practice tonight. They are to report at Recreation field at 6:30 p. m., Coach Peter J. Foley has an- nounced. For the rest of the sum- mer. practice sessions will be held at 6:30 each Monday and Thursday.
 Miss Marion Norwash of German street, who has been visiting her sister, Miss Helen Norwash of Chi cago, has returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, July 24-The funeral of Thomas J. Moore, ST., of 197 High street, well-known local resi- dent who died yesterday at St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury, will be held Saturday morning at S:30 from his resident, to St. Francis church at 9 o'clock, where 8 sol- enln high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Friends may call at the residence after o'clock to- night and until the time of the funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Borough Briefs

Edward Reilly of 59 Cherry street is confined to his home by illness.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ronald Jones of Hill street are vacationing at Dry Mills, Me.
 Mrs. Mary Brosnahan of High land avenue left today for Betfle- hem, Pa, to visit her son, John, and his family.
 MT. and Mrs. James Baker of Bradley street have as their guests the Misses Mary Mccarthy and Mary Doyle, of Providence, R. l.
 Miss Elizabeth Gilson of Prospect street Is visiting relatives in Cleve- land, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pa.
 MT. and Mrs. Donald Woodfleld of Millville have as their guest Miss Renee Lawson of Middlebury.
 Announcement has been made by Mrs. Carl Johnson of Pleasant ave- nue of the engagement of her daughter, Viola. to Peter Voltage, son of MT. and Mrs. William Voltage of southbury.
 A daughter, Josephine, was born recently to MT. and Mrs. John Brosnahan of Bethlehem, Pa. Mir. Brosnahan is 6 former local resi- dent
 Arthur F. Dunn has sold a house and lot on Millville avenue to Ed ward J., and Irene E. Fitzgerald, according to warranty deed filed recently at the oftlce of Town Clerk J. St. John.
 MT. and Mrs. James Mastrangeli and family of l42 High street moved to West Haven today.
 A meeting of the Kennedy Circle, Daughters of Isabella, will be held at o'clock tonight in Hibernian hall. All members are requested to attend.
 Harry s. Rogers of 22 Culver street, who was recently operated on for appendicitis at the Water bury hospital, has returned and is convalescing at his home.
 Peter Grove of Marshall avenue Is a patient at the Waterbury hos pital.
 William Miller of Hotchkiss street suffered the arnputation of 6 leg recently at the Waterbury hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
YOUTHS CASE
 IS CONTINUED Plea of Not Guilty May Be Changed in Court
 Tomorrow

Naugatuck, July 24--Joseph Ro- land, Jr., 20, of 26o High street charged with breaking and enter ing, had his case continued until tomorrow when arraigned in bor- ough court this morning. It was indicated the accused my change his pples of not guilty to guilty.
 He is specifically charged with breaking into the home of George Kuhn on November 27, 1888. He was sought by the police imme- diately after the incident but left town and according to reports re- ceived by local police served part of a S-year sentence in North Car oliria on a similar charge.
 He was arrested by Captain Ar1- thony Malone and Sergeant Rich ard Ostrom yesterday when police learned he hwas in the boroug again.
 His bond of $5,OOO was ordered continued.
 George Allen, g, of Freeman Court, former High School football star, had a charge of breach of the peace nolled on payment of $10 Allen was reported to have been on the roof of the Grossnan block North Main street last night after midnight and said his sister lived there and he apparently meant to call on her. Patrolman Harris Burke spotted him on the roof mad sent Leonard Schaff of Bris- tol Terrace up to learn his iden- tity. Allen knocked out a plate of teeth in Schaff's mouth, Schaff said, adn instead of coming down a ladder as Ofdcer Burke expected he jumped 30 feet to the ground, it was testified, landed uninjured and escaped for the time, but was later arrested by Patrolmen James Fenton and Walter Lyskiewicz.
 Allen said he had had several beers, and the judge attributed this as the cause for his unusual actions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24

lumber was owned by Matthew Karbowics, local contractor.
 Mir. Kar1oowicz had been removing some of the lumber there from time to time, 1t was said. Fire Marshal Michael r. Shea, who con- ducted an Investigation, had not determined the cause of the blaze. The building is partially covered by insurance, he said, and the lumber was also partially insured, he added.
 Fire Chief John J. Sheridan and Foreman Herbert Cockroft directed the fire fighters. The flames were held to the western side of the structure but contentious on both floors of the two-floor structure were damaged by fire or water.
 Spectators agreed that firemen did very well to save the building and to confine the flames to the limited area they covered. The elarnn sounded at 9:50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued by the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Al Leroy Judd, new porch addi- tiOn, rear, IA Dallas avenue, cost SIS.
 Col. Trust O., repairs after fire to one-family dwelling at 22S Hillside avenue, $2,5O0.
 Ralph O'COnnor. to erect a one- family dwelling, Lot n, WOodtic resd, $4.0o0.
 Margaret E. COnIon, to demoIish . 0ne-story frame store building, B03 Wilson street.
 Mfr. and Mrs. William c. Bren- nen to erect . ene-famiIy dwell ing. Joy Croft road, el,0e0.
 hzrk. ManeI, alterationS tO buildlng,. corner JewciEy and Bene- dict streets, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
CYCLISTS PLAN
 RACING EVENTS

Naugatuck, July 24-The Nauga- tuck Valley Riders Motorcycle group will present a card of racing events July 27 at the local racing grounds. The Sheldon Brothers of Worcester, Mass, Ken Lenord, of Springfield, Mass. and other fea- ture racers will participate.
 Joseph Rossi, president of the lo- cal club. is arranging for the af- fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24

Weiss, Robert Wilcox, Hardner oWod, Edmund Yeaton, Daniel Shea, Franklin Johnson and Buddy Finke.
 Drivers of trucks included: Mar shall McCann, Raymond Dolan, Frank Bowling, Leroy Fuller, Joseph Doran, Charles Hitchcock, Albert Chiswell and several others. Charles Aquavia and Franklin Hubbell gave their trucks today, as well as others announced previously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
CANAL LABOR IN DEMAND

Balboa, c. 2. - (UP) - A labor shortage on the Isthmus of Pan- anna has been responsible for es- tablishing labor recruiting offices at Kingston, Jamaica, and Bar ranquilla and Cartagena, Colom- bia, to provide workers for the new third set of locks at the Pan- anna Canal.