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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Vito, Frank Caiazzo, Tony orso and Charles Manelli.
 Among those attending were: Dr.. Prank Cammisa, Dr. Michael Impresa, Dr. Raymond Clemente Dr. Patsy Palomba, Dr. John M Bozzuto, Frank Truscotte, Joseph Montagano, Henry George, Louis Freeman, Domenic DiVito, Phillip Lucas, Jack Calo, Adam Colagros- si, James M. Bozzuto, Ernst D'An- gelo, Peter Stolfi, Anthony Farino Domenic .Tarullo, Vincent Tolomeo Salvatore FNioco, Michael Irsogna Louis Varanelli, Charles Minella Bernie F'ori1o, Tony Orso, Peter Bacardi, Alex Comardo, Salvatore DiVito, Angelo Rinaldi, Teddy Ros- si, Joseph Iorio, Steve Kerns, Charles Boley, William Kanausis, Michael DeNicola, John Cammisa Thomas Colasanto, Peter D'Am- brosia, Nick Perugini, Pat Milite, Salvatore Spinella, Steve Signore, Edward MaraSaslo, Joseph Badamo, Rocco Sgrillo, Laurie Rossi, An- thony Diorio, Victor Croce, Michael Vegliante and Berto Christiano. Patsy Rossi, Lugi DeFilio, Mi- chael Verilar1te, Jr., Domenic In- liaimo, Bob Strisik, Paty D'Amico, Carmen DeBlasio, Salvatore Mala- rio Ray OLeary, Jos. Pecukonis, Thomas Pompei, Frank Civitate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Cairo, Egypts capital is also the headquarters for Britain's Middle East Army and a military key to the whole of Egypt. Pictured above is scene In
 the heart of this strategic city. however, hoy seriously the Egyptians could hinder the British If they desired (as at least few i- fuential Egyptians do)
 Tn the first world war large number of Anzac troops kept occupied full time in Cairo simply seeing to 1t that the rot-ovng Egyptian natives did not give vent to their incnations. One of Britains great fears today Is that in of bombing attack the capital (and headquarters of the Middle East Army riotbent sons of Ramses would seize on 1t as an excuse to go on Roman holiday.
 HARD TO DEFEND OR TO ATTACK
 strategcaly, Egypt is hard to defend, yet hard to attack. Control of any of number of Nile cities would be the key to Egypt. The hard desert sands around Cairo perfect military highways or landing fields on which mechanized Axis troops could swoop down, past the Pyramids, to flank the capital
 On the other hand, to reach Cairo, except past strong Britiss naval units at the mouth of the Ne involves long trip through binding motor -clog- ging sandstorms-With food and water almost non- existent.
 There is probably only one sure way that Egypt could be rendered useless to the British the des- truction of the great dam across the Nile at As- suan. Without this barrier to floods, the whole Nile valley might be inundated its fertility impaired for years. But bombing the Assuan Dam might prove boomerang. It is perhaps the single step the Axise could take that would rouse the politically unconscious fellaheen to united fury against the Germans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
British Fear Riot Loving Egyptians May Seize Invasion As Excuse For Roman Holiday *.#
Bottle for Moy Woged Across Lond Technically Peo
By NEA Service


 Washington, April 2i-As inscrutable as the smile on the Sphinx Is Egypt's position in the war
 Egypt is technically at peace The fellaheen who make up 75 per cent of her population care neither who dominates Egypt who wins the war, ac- ;ording to reports received in Washington diplomatic circles
 Yet across peaceful, unconcerned Egypts blister ing deserts and along the rich, fertile valley of the Nile may be fought one of the most decisive bat ties of the war.
 In addition to the tremendous strategic import ance of the Suez Canal, the capture of Egypt would be useful to the Axis in many ways Control of the lower Nile means control of such important British possessions as the Sudan, Victoria and Lake Albert Then too the Nile valley contains the richest agri- cultural land in the world-a potential feed bin for large sections of Europe.
 EGYPT'S ASSISTANCE PROBLEMATICAL
 Theoretically, Egypt is independent. By the terms of the 20-year Anglo Egyptian treaty of 1936 "the military occupation of Egypt by the forces fo His Mai esty the (British) King and Emperor Is terminated Actually, however by the terms of this same treaty in case of war Egypts young King Farouk is bound to give England "all the facilities and assistance in his pwoer including the of his ports aerodromes and means of communication" How much facilities and assistance" Egypt can give England is probematical There is no question
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Heard in passing. The Rev. Leo M Finn, Supreme Chaplain of the K of C. and native of this city, will be the main speaker at the testimonial dinner being held Thursday night Rev Joseph P Heating of New Haven chaplain of San Salvador Council Mo- l. K of C.. Roger Walsh will go down to Mt. Manresa, Staten Island, ants annual banquet here in Waterbury next month It's interesting to know that the first patient ad 1nitted to St. Mary's Hospital February ?, 1909. Thirytwo years after the hospital prepares to open wing which, incidentally will be open to the public for the first time tomorrow night when is used for the Benefit Card Party being staged for the hospital build ing fund by the Nurses Alumnae Association and the Knights of Columbus. Rev. Francis J. Sugrue Of NorWalk native of this city, was the main speaker at annual dinner of the Ferndae Retreat League in Bridge port Monday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Be Kind to Animals . This is the week to pay some attention to dumb animals Attention is called at this
 time of the year to the fact that all creatures deserve bit
 attention to Be Kind to Animals Week. there must be practical significance The best way is to begin at home with the family cat or dog Make its life more comfortable in lots of easy ways It may be just providing
 bowl of cool water for the dog Wldfe, too deserves some consideration, what with the motor car more than ever an engine of destruction along the highways Be consderate of animals crossing the highways at all times particularly after dark when lights and horns confuse them Do just one little act of kindness towards dumb animals this week and your life will be the fuller for it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Oscar Chapul Charles Bozzuto. Tilleo Perillo, Tony Corpaci, Lou Rossi, Peter Cipriano, Anthony Dl- Vito, Harry Simon, Frank Orso, Joseph Zaza, George Pallldino, James Galiullo, Julius Dezinno. Anthony Strikes, Peter Santalucia, Frank Innaimo, Mimi DelPo, Rudy Caputo, Michael Angelicola, Peter DeCicco, Victor Bozzlito, Raymond Bozzuto, Albert Mama, Anthony Faressa, Tony Petroris, John Bac- cardi, John DiPietro, Peter Gingius, Joseph Fuco, Louis Grella, Prank Cilfone, Coli sqrillo, Patsy Cam misa, Anthony Orso, James Fasi- nelli, c. K. Burnham, Frank Cai- ago, Fred Crispi1o and 0iacomo Milite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
ADAM BOzzUTO
 RECEIVES GIFT
First Avenue Resident Bachelor Dinner Guest;
 Wedding Tomorrow

 Adam Bozzlto, son of John Boz zuto of 31 First avenue, was pre- sented a purse at a testimonial dinner last evening at Colucci's restaurant in compliment to his marriage tomorrow morning to Miss Jennie Milite, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Giacomo Milite, at the church of Our Lady or Mount Car- mel at g o'clock.
 Bernard E. Ladden of the Dia- mond Ginger Ale company of1lciat- ed as toastmaster and made the presentation on behalf of the guests attending. The committee in charge of the event included Salvatore Di-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Representative Lyman F. Hall, q Berlin rustic who serves on the Humane Institutions and Public Welfare Committee, arose before the assembly at Hartford the oth- CT day and took a shot at the lay out of our new defective hospital. MT. Hall appears to be a very practical farmer and he claimed there was no justification for constructing "the most elaborate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Today. . Richard Leon Phaneuf the folks call him Dickey celebrated his birthday today He had one large candle his tiny birthday cake and all his first cousins were helping him celebrate and eating all the goodies The table was very artstically decorated only his mother could do such.. The guests were F.
 Stoddard, Merle Patricia and Brian A., children of Dr. and Mrs. Francis P. Barnes: Barbara and Roger Phaneuf children of MT and Mrs Roland Phaneuf of Bristol; and Janet, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Louis Thibault Jr. Richard is the of Dr. Leon H. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Nancy Elizabeth DOnahue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donahue of 42S Willow Street, celebrates her first birthday Friday Mrs James Cannon Of Vermont Street was quite pleased to be able to see President Franklin D. Roosevelts lovely mother in New York City Saturday. Anne Aurele of Orange Street and Louise OCOnnOr of Grove Street used the guest towels of the Hotel Hamilton in Washington D. G. the past weekend. Joe COzza of WatertOWn Avenue IS sporting around in brand new 1941 OldsmObile Mrs Louis Obst of Naugatuck and her newborn son expected to be discharged from St Marys Hospital soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Attorney John H. Cassidy has been awarded 25year Service Certificate by the American Surety Company |. . Bob Stevens, of MT. and Mrs Louis F. Stevens of 1755 Thomaston Avenue and former football star at Crosby has returned to Maxwell Field
 Montgomery Alabama where ne IS iylng cadet will be graduated from the advanced U. s. Army Air Corps Flying School next week After he receives his sheepskin the Waterville lad will be made second lieutenant air corps He will then receive his rstng as pilot and be assigned to extended active duty with regular Army air corps tactical squadron
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Editor Tall Tower Topics Don't forget the third annual Championship Rodeo, sponsored by the New Haven Foremans Club which will be held at the New Haven Arena, Monday, May 19 through Saturday. May 24. This years rodeo will again include Colonel Jim Eskew and his famous JE Ranch Riders Colonel Eskew and the Arena management invites you to be their guests at chuck wagon dinner real old-fash- toned western feed and plenty of it to be held after khe Tuesday night performance Don't forget the date Nav POI May we count you in as our guest? . Joseph
 Hurley Publicity Director New Haven Arena (Eds note. And how you can count me in, Joe! Many thanxl)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
South Britain Briefs

cowbarn in the State, costing about 5000 a head" Representa- tive Hall probably knows a lot of barns housing mighty substantial milking cows that appear on the tax lists for less than 5000. But what Mir. Hall did not ask Is, does the State have proper personnel to handle that equipment on Pur- chase Hill?
 The material things, the hay loft, the stanchions, the carrier, and the milking machinery are all important items, of course. But do we have practical, experienced, Wideawake farmers handling this equipment. That's something for the General Assembly to investi- gate. The law-makers are large- ly from rural townships; they know farms and farm methods. What they sohuld do is to look over the Merit System setup for the selection of farmers and see whether or not we are able to se- lect the better type of personnel, or If we are to nope along with one-coW farmer who thinks milk is sold in jugs. There's a lot of difference between running a herd of goats or dry heifers and hand ling herd of high producers. The State should have only the highest qualified farmers in their employ.
 John Pratt, our WPA "career man. from Grassy Hill, got the shock of his life the other day when he read that we now have only 10000 reliefers employed by his agency. The WPA director of public relations has asked all private" employers to obtain help through the State employ ment service, without raiding projects" (There's no danger, folks. Private employers are again interested in the type of labor that avoids relief, come what may.)
 Winsted better watch her laurels In 4-column headlines, Q State newspaper reports that a New London Plymouth Rock hen has unloaded a siX-ounce egg. A wire story, also from New London, claims that an Angora cat lived for nine days in a partition of house. (That shows how crudely- constructed some houses are. Fire stops will keep pussy from climbing up through partitions.)
 Concerning eggs, we have heard a few things that might interest any editor who Is so p0Orly-in- formed that he thinks any six ounce hunk of hen fruit is rec ord. Charley Weiss regularly markets six and seven ounce eggs. George Grisgarber would beef any bullet that didn't turn out better production the first year. But there used to be far- mer down near Skunk's Misery, in HOckanum, who bred Rhode Island Reds and took regular prizes at Charter Oak Park for eggs. We haven't checked recent iy, but that farmer fed fish scrap to his hens and three eggs from that flock were just q real com fortable wheelbarr0w load. The only difference between those eggs and watermei0ns was, the melons had stripes on them.
 Bullet Hill school kids claim that they have to keep the win- dows closed these days because the odor from q garbage dump next door practically suffocates the school. The Health Officer lives next house to Bullet Hill School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

house windows, adults are busy d Il r 1 n 6 the noon hour fr- ing rocks at our barn. A few warrants, prop erly sWorn-out and delivered to the State c 0 n stabulary, m ig Il { lessen the crime wave and res tore peace to our hectic village.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
EAGER FOR GLIDER

Jackie Cooper Is planning to buy a glider and go in for some engine less flying as the result of the thrill he got out of handling a sailship in Columbia's "Her First Beau"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
To days Answess e
 CRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page 1. The Stanley Cup: hockey. 2. The Davis Cup: tennis.
 3. The Walker Cup: golf.
 4. The Americas Cup: yacht rac- 5. The Little Brown Jug is a trophy for which the University of Minnesota and University Of Mich- igan battle each fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
PLANS PA. TOUR

Rosemary Lane is taking c brief holiday, following the completion of her role in Columbia's "Tirme Out for Rhythm" before making plans for a new personal appearance tour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Ruth Lange of Lockhart Avenue hello girl, is riding around in 1889 Plymouth these days It's new car to Ruth . Stanley Gibson has returned to Fort Terry
 Ditto for Tom Flanagan Jr., of Fort Devens. John Muigan enjoying 10 days leave of absence here from Fort Bragg, N C.. . Walter Jarvis, Jr. undergrad at Peekski Military Academy enjoyed home cooking the past weekend Joe Stevens, Jr vacationng from his studies at the U. of Penn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
A Tall Tower Topics ' YT9cffd; ,,1l BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.
nYrP TOWN
OUR TOWN (rntroducng Lem Perkins of Perkins Hay Grain and Feeo

CInroducing Perkins of Perkins Hay Gram ana Fee Lennuel Perkins in town takes the lead As dealer in garden supplies hay grain and Ieeo Lem has done business since way way back When transportation at the depot consisted oi one nSA place still stands at the corner of High ana Mall And half of the county goes there for grain All the farmers from miles and miles around Buy supplies of and fertilizer for their ground; For Lem gives value, full measure to the pound And all of his dealings quite safe and sound Iem as a sdeline sells vegetable plants, Ssug poisons and stuff guaranteed to kill ants Looking back well nigh onto fifty years He's fed most every horse in township It appears He also sells stuff for dogs and cats And Iems is a place where man fingers and chats, anr about affairs while the nag stands outside panng The coming election, frosts and spring planting. A fine upstanding townsman we all like Lem, Deacon of the church and warden pro tenn, misunderstanding who'll help you when ln need, Proprietor of Perkins, Hay, Grain and Feed.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
BY BILL GARRIGUS

South Britain just wont stay out of the spotlight. When kids are not stoning glass out of old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Bullet Hill school kids claim that they have to keep the win- dows closed these days because the odor from a garbage dump next door practically suffocates the school. The Health Officer lives next house to Bullet Hill School.
Smyrna times., 1941-08-07
OF
FARM LEADERS
Continued from Page One)

gram The Agricultural Adjust
ment Administration was repre-
sented at this meeting by R. o.
Stelzer, executive assistant, who
has supervision of this farm pro-
gram in Delaware and Maryland.
Mr.. Stelzer emphasized the neces-
sity of community committeeman
and field supervisors contracting all
farmers to secure their signatures
on the 1912 farm plans, and to ex-
plain the provisions of the crop in
surance program as safeguards
against losses from any natural
causes. During the past month
the county committee has been
busy preparing and distributing
wheat marketing cards which are
required this year by the United
States Department Of Agriculture
for all wheat growers who desire
to sell their 1941 crop. The require
ment for these marketing cards is
the result of the wheat marketing
quotas which were approved by a
large majority of wheat growers in
a referendum vote on May 81
throughout the United States.
Smyrna times., 1941-08-07
REPORT ON OLD
AGE PAYMENTS
CONTINUED from Page One)

dependent parents received bene-
fits during that month. This, Mr..
Minker explained, is partly attrib-
utable to the fact that parent
must be at least 65 and must be
dependent upon an insured worker
who dies in order to draw benefits.
Then such benefits can be paid only
in the event the worker leaves no
widow or dependent child who later
might become entitled to monthly
benefits. Experience in Delaware
to date has been that most insured
workers who die leave widows or
dependent children. In cases where
a worker dies without leaving a
survivor who is entitled immediate
ly to receive monthly payments, a
lump sum benefit usually is paid.
In many cases, Mr.. Minker said,
this is paid to widow without
young children before she reaches
age 65, and monthly payments to
the widow will start when she be-
comes IS.
Smyrna times., 1941-08-07
CORRESPONDENTS
Continued from Page Eighty

ed home after a visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. Mary farrell, near Smyrna.
Mrs. Evans Moffitt attended the
funeral of her niece, Madeline Clay
at Cullytown, Pa, on Wednesday,.
Miss Elizabeth M. Outten is
spending a week with the Misses
Shirley and Lorraine Linley, of
Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Austin, ,Sr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Austin, Jr.,
visited the Harrington Fair on
Monday of last week.
Miss Louise Guessford has re-
turned after spending a week in
Arlington, Va, visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Arno Loessner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Baker and
daughter Audrey, and Mrs. Walter
Morgan spent the weekend in Re-
hoboth.
Mrs. Ada Daniels and daughter,
Miss Mary, have returned from a
visit with relatives in Oxford, Pa,
and other places.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. VanHorn
were visitors in Warwick, Nd, on
Tuesday of last week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lurty.
Mrs. Bernice S. Craig has return
ed after visiting in Cecilton, and
other nearby places, also in Reho-
both last Thursday.
After visiting relatives in Pit
man, N. j., Mr.. and Mrs. Sudler
West, of Millington, Md, paid a
visit to Miss Bella Carton, while
returning home.
Mrs. Robert E. Morgan returned
to her home in Wilmington after a
four days visit with her father,
Mr.. Lemuel Shockley, the past
week.
Miss Jeanette Wilson who spent
the weekend at her home here, has
accepted a position with the Bald
win Locomotive Works, Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Taylor, Miss
Mary Conoway, of Townsend, and
Mr.. Walton Johnson, of Middle
town, motored to Atlantic City, N.
j., Sunday.
Rev. j. c. Handy and daughters
attended Brandywine Su m m t
camp meeting last Sunday evening.
Rev. Bob Jones nationally known
evangelist, was the speaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dugan and
son, Jack, of Philadelphia, Pa.
spent the past weekend at the
Smyrna times., 1941-08-07

helping others in the same pre-
dicament as himself.
Henry Ford heard about
Kuehn's interesting project and
helped it along by offering to buy
all the Ford water pump pulleys
the tiny shop could turn out.
What Kuehn has accomplished
In eight years should be an inspi-
ration to anyone. He started in
the depths of the depression with
little capital, only three helpers,
200 square feet of floor space
in stable, and a few machines.
The factory now has 1000 square
feet Of floor space, with 81
machines that Kuehn himself
either built or reconditioned.
IF big industries offered other
deaf mutes the same help Henry
Ford gave me, similar shops could
be started all over the country"
Kuehn observed.
Nov that the defense program
needs manpower and production
from small machine shops, Il
seems to me deaf mutes could be
very useful in filling the gaps"
Smyrna times., 1941-08-07
OPPOSE HIGH GASOLINE TAX
Continued from Page One)

tax at hearings before the Ways
and Means Committee in Washing
ton. Because gasoline is not a
luxury, is available in ample guam
titles to meet both the civilian and
military needs of the nation, and
because motor fuel already is heav-
lily overtaxed by the federal and
state governments, Henderson, Ec-
cles and many other prominent
men have advised Congress that
additional taxation of motor fuel
would be unsound," said Mr.. Keith.
Witnesses before the Congression-
al hearings now being held in
Washington have pointed out that
nearly two-thirds of all the gaso-
line consumed in the United States
is used in connection with earning
a livelihood. About one-quarter of
all motor fuel is used in the trucks
of farmers, manufacturers, mer-
chants and other men in carrying
on their business. More than half
of the motor fuel burned in pass
enger cars is used for business pur-
poses. 1t is estimated that nearly
10,0O0,0 900 persons daily get to and
from their jobs by means of motor
vehicles. Thus, more than two
thirds of all motor fuel is used in
earning living. Of the remaining
one-third of the motor fuel con-
sumed, it serves to take the family
to church, the children to school,
the mother shopping. 1t provides
needed recreation, at small cost, to
the entire family. Such enjoyment
is wholesome and socially desirable,
and is different from the pleasures
derived from the selfish Indulgence
of many luxuries," continued Mr..
Keith. "This country faces no
scarcity of motor fuel. The petrol
cum industry is discovering new oil
supplies faster than the country is
consuming petroleum products. The
u. S. Bureau of Mines recently
stated that within the confines of
this country there are resources
ample to assure an adequate sup
ply of motor fuel for at least 5000
years. The petroleum industry has
a productive capacity to meet any
Smyrna times., 1941-08-07
ONE WAR AGO

ONE war ago people were liv-
" ing not altogether differently
than they are now. Many person.
ages, unknown then, are now
basking in the imelight.
Probing backward into two de-
cades, the Good Housekeeping
magazine for July finds that Kate
Smith was then chubby little
girl, and now is one of radios top
favorites. Eleanor Roosevelt was,
at the time, the wife of the As
sistant Secretary of the Navy, and
is now mistress of the White
House. Dorothy Thompson was do
ing social work, but rates today as
a brilliant columnist.
In the last war, lovely Grace
Moore was only a student at
music school, but she has now
risen to the heights of the Metro
politan Opera House, Ethel Bar
rymore was the toast of Broadway
in "The Off Chance" and she is
still high in the constellation of
the theater's stars, playing in the
prize drama, "The Corn is Green.s
And one Of Americas leading wo-,
men poets, Edna st. Vincent Mil,
lay, was, twenty years ago, just
being graduated from Vassar.