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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Health Authorities
 Issue Public Appeal
Cooperation for Common Use Urged in Avoiding Pre-
 venting Spread of Contagious Diseases

Today, as never before, it is the duty of every individual to cooper ate for the common good by taking advantage of the modern defense mechanisms that are available for the prevention of ill health, said Eugene E. Lamoureux, M. D., epidemiologist, bureau of prevent able diseases, in the weekly broad cast of the state department of health. Individual attempts to main- tain personal health and that of the family at the peak constitute worthwhile contributions to nation al security.
 Disease prevention is the best health defense, Doctor Lenoureux said in calling attention to various diseases and methods of preventing them. He emphasized that diphthe- ria, disease that previously at- tackled many children, Is easily pre- ventable. Through the medium of three inoculations defense against this disease can be acquired. A sub sequent Schick test will indicate whether immunity is present.
 Effective Method
 Vaccination has been an effective method for years in preventing smallpox. To continue the curb against spread of this communicable disease, the public was urged to util- ize this weapon extensively. Immu- nization will help to prevent the ravages of whooping cough, an es- pecially serious disease in the first year of life.
 Although scarlet fever is milder than formerly, Doctor ~LemoureuX cautioned, this disease may suddenly regain its destructive force. In the face of an epidemic it is prudent to take advantage of 2 immunization procedures and prevent damage from this source. Likewise typhoid fever which is now under excellent con- trol may present certain situations whereby the best course to follow is the use of available immunizing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Court To Decide On
 Necessity Of Second
 Grand Jury Hearing
Death of Mrs. Susan BeaIl COmpllcates Pending Trial for Former Trusty on First Degree Murder Charge;
 Attack Took Place October 30

company with Pawtucket woman. Her name was withheld when it was discovered that she knew nothing of the crime.
 , Waiving extradition, Saitkowski was brought back to Connecticut, and after several preliminary court hearings was arraigned before a grand jury which returned @ true bill of first degree murder.
 Attempted Suicide
 According to the story told to po- lice. drink was responsible for all his troubles. A few weeks ago John tried to commit suicide at the New Haven county jail. A radio was t1l- stalled to bolster up his dropping morale, and guards were placed be- fore his cell on A hour duty.
 The Bealls were well known and popular in Cheshire, where they lived for eight years. They came to Cheshire from Hartford, where MT. Beall had completed 30 years of service as an army chef.
 The death of Mrs. Beall poses a new question for the states attor- ney and the court. At the present writing Saitkowski is charged with the staying of MT. Beall, but in view of the latest development new charges may be made. A second grand jury may be called, and ad- ditional charges added to SaitkoW- skis trial. Decision on this matter may be taken tomorrow morning when superior court opens before Judge Robert L. Munger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Young Cheshire Reformatory Inmate Faces New Charges
HARRY KNIGHT
 SCOUTS GUEST
Telephone Co. President to Speak at Boys Banquet
 Next Monday

Harry c. Knight, president of the Southern New England Telephone Company, and one of the foremost laymen of the National Boy Scout organization, will be one of the guest speakers at the annual din- ner-meeting of the Mattauck Boy Scout Council at the Elton January 20.
 One of the features of the meet ing will be the presentation of Tagle badges to ten Scouts and two scout masters by MT. Knight.
 Those who will receive the awards are: Scoutmasters, Cecil Matson of Troop 2, Naugatuck and Robert Sturges of Troop 19, Waterbury, and Scouts Edward Finn of Troop 13 and William Phelan of Troop IS, Waterbury, Gerard Canty, Truman Dayton, w. Donald Miller and Ro- bert Seymour Smith of Troop 1, Watertown, James Barlow of Troop 2, WatertoWn, Roland G. Hathaway, Henry w. Pope, Jr., and John Swenston, of Troop 2, Naugatuck. Eagle palms will be presented to Assistant Scoutmaster Clayton Tof- fey of Troop 1, Watertown, Scouts Hayden Nichols, Troop 5, and Ro- bert Archambault of Troop 18, Wa terbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
ROBERT VIROAW
 PLAYS TOMORROW
Young Violinist in Matta= tuck Musical Art SOci=
 ety's Contest

Robert Virovai, young violinist will play tomorrow night at the Wa terbury Women's club in the Fine Arts series of concerts sponsored by the Mattatuck Musical Art society This is the third regular concert in the 1940-41 series.
 The young yiolinist has already established a reputation in recitals and as soloist with orchestras. His tours have taken him all over the country. The New York World Telegram said of him following a New York concert: "Virovai dis closed that he is a natural artist sensitive, emotional to a degree and the possessor of a sense of phrasing that is baffling in one so young"
 The concert here tomorrow night will begin at 8:30, season subscrip- tion tickets to be used. The last concert of the season will take place February when Alexander Sved baritone of the Metropolitan Opera will appear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
'HALEW EVENING" : PLANNED TONIGHT
Program to Commemorate SOOth Anniversary of
 Hebrew Poets Death 1:

In conmemoration of the 80Oth anniversary of the passing of Je- huda Halevi, one Of the foremqst of Hebrew poets and philosophers, the Waterbury Zionist District will sponsor a large open meeting at the Hebrew Institute tonight at SIS and will be known as the "Halevi EHe- ming"
 The principal speaker will be Rab- bi William P. Greenfield, who will lecture on 'EHalevi, his contributions to the Jewish people, its religion and culture"
 Because it is generally agreed that there probably very few if any among Israel during the past 2Q00 years who made such prolific and brilliant contributions to Hebrew culture and religion, it is expected that many will attend this evenings meeting to hear of Halevi's faScinat- ing life and works.
 Meyer B. Erlanger, chairman of the District, will preside.
 Among the Jewish leaders of Connecticut who will participate in the National Conference for Pales- tine January 25 and 26 in Washing ton, will be Meyer B. Erlanger of this city.
 The purpose of the conference is to launch a F million-d dollar War Emergency campaign of the United Palestine Appeal. This organization is the central American Jewish group for the rebuilding of the Jew- ish national home in Palestine.
 Among the speakers at the con- ference will be Paul V. McNutt, fed- eral security administrator. and Congressman John W. Mccormack, majority leader of the house of rep- resentatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Defendant

Defendant
 fering from head injuries which Saitkowski inflicted with the ham, mer. He~ name was placed on the danger list, and she remained in serious condition throughout the several weeks following the crime. A few days ago her condition took a turn for the worse.
 "Crazed" by Drink
 Last October Saitkowski was sent to the Beall home to do minor chores about the house. He found a bottle of whiskey, according to his story to state police, drank enough of it to arouse a mad desire to con- init murder and seizing hammer went to the upstairs bedroom of John Beall and blugeoned him to death.
 The attempt was repeated in an assault on Mrs. Beall, whose moans from the cellar of the house a few hours later led Cheshire Reforma- tory Superintendent George E. Erskine to the scene of the crime.
 State police called in on the case immediately broadcast a general description of Saitkowski and the car he stole.
 Saitkowksi drove to Attleboro, Mass, where police found him in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
SIEBERT RENAMED
 BY CREDIT UNION
5 Per Cent Dividend De- clared at St. Cecilia's
 Annual Meeting

The first parish credit union or ganized in this city, at St. Cecila's parish, declared its third anual div idend of per cent at the annual meeting Sunday afternoon in the parish house, Scovin street. In the credit union now are 149 members. The unions assets are $9,455. Fol lowing the business session there was a social hour at which refresh ments were served.
 Officers reelected in the union were as follows: president, Edward L. Siebert; vice-president, Joseph Gerard; treasurer and clerk, Charles Frey. Members of the board of di- rectors include, Stephen Gyuricko, Miss Ann Hermann, Robert Neu- bert, and Mrs. Ada Keefe. Miss June Gaug was appointed assistant treas urer. Others elected were. credit committee, Charles Wollschlager, Stephen Gyuricsko, and Mrs. Anna Demenske; supervisory committee Miss Barbara Craft, Mrs. Joseph Brenneis and Mrs. Joseph Gerard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
MORE NEW DISCS
 AVAILABLE TODAY
Second Group of Records Include Several of Opera
 Carmen Condensed

The Waterbury Committee for Mu- sic Appreciation with headquarters at 49 Center street has a second group of records now ready for dis tribution. The Music Appreciation enterprise opened in this city over a week ago. It offers to the public an opportunity to buy the best in operatic and symphonic records at a low cost. The system of distribu- tion has been operating successfully in many cities throughout New Eng land. Each week new group of rec ords is released. ....
 At the headquarters this week are several records of the opera Car men" condensed to three double faced twelve inch records; the opera Faust" by Gounod containing the same number of records, and Schu- hert's unfinished Symphony" one of the most widely admired Of all symphonic records. This also includ- ed the same number of records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
HARISS SEEKS $25OO DAMAGES
Eugene and Arthur O'Neil Sued for Auto Accident
 on College Highway

John Hariss of Waterbury, seeks $2, 800 damages in civil action filed today against Eugene V. O'Neil and Arthur O'Neil of Waterbury, for in- juries allegedly sustained in an au- tomobile accident May 2S, 1940. The suit was filed with the clerk of superior court.
 In the complaint, MT Hariss states he was a passenger in the O'Neil car when it collided with a truck on the College Highway at Southington. He claims numerous injuries as a result of the accident, alleging negligence on the part of the driver of the O'Neil car.
 Attorney Hugh J. McGill of Wa terbury filed for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Defendant

ment issued by his secretary this MT. Phillips is in New York or a few days.
 Four men are involved in the suit, brought by the Canadian branch of the McKesson & Robbins Go. Three of the men are from Bridgeport, and all of them are former directors of the American branch. They are: Horace B. Merwin, c. Barnum See ley, and Jonathan Grout.
 "PrepOsterOus"
 In denying knowledge which the complaint charges, Phillips stated last night that the suit lis as pre- posterous as was tn unfounded and grotesque litigation of last spring" ,"
 Phillips referred to the previous trial at which he and Merwin were acquitted by a federal court jury, and John H. McGoon, former con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13

substances to prevent it.
 Simple colds should not be taken lightly, Doctor Lamoureux warned. They may develop into sore throats, running ears, manned tonsils and even pneumonia. The best health defense against them is to live sen- sibly; avoid unnecessary exposure and fatigue; cooperate in preventing their spread by not exposing others when ill with 8 cold
 Isolation Necessary ..-
 Despite the absence at present of a definite means of protection against measles, further spread may be controlled by isolating children who may have the disease.
 So it is with all diseases which can be transmitted from person to per- son, Doctor Lamoureux said. By att tempting to prevent all possible en- tries into the body and home, the best possible defense is offered. The inroadS of disease may be lkened to the wars produced by dictators in other lands. They are devastating in character and leave the foe weak and helpless unless an adequate health defense is developed and maintained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
BARREL FOUNDRY
 DINNER ENJOYED
Plant A Credit Union Spon= sOrs Successful Party at
 COnCOrdia Hall

The Employees Federal Credit Union of the Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine company, Plant A, held an entertainment and dinner Saturday night at Corcordia hall. About 250 attended. A business meeting preceded the entertainment. The entertainment committee in- cluded Ernest Hayward, John J. Willis, Raymond Jessell, Thomas Hallinan and Harry Lange.
 The board of directors of the union includes w. E. Shepard, John J. Wills, Hugh Brown, Everett Dunbar, Paul Hespelt, Stanley Barlow, and Fred Strong. On the supervisory committee are Herbert Hoyt, Ray mond Pulver and William Bailey. Election of officers from the board of directors will be held this week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
DICTATORS USED
 SERMON TEXT
Rev. A. H. Marion Employs Hitler and MussOlini in
 Verbal Illustrations

Rev. Albert Hall Marion, new dis trict superintendent of the New Ha- ven district, made his first visit to the First Methodist church yester- day. Rev. MT. Hall employed as his text the parable of the Good Samar- itan placing the roles of thieves in the modern counterpart in the hands of Hitler and MusSolini.
 In using the two dictators for his illustration he showed how the story of the good Samaritan applied to- day. His talk included discussion of the problems of life today. He said in part that the thieves who left their victim to die in the road are duplicated in the system of ex- istence today. The good Samaritan, in other words, shares all, the thieves are those who count on keeping all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13

Mayor Vincent A. Scully today announced the reappOintment of Henry LOughrin to the city re- tirement commission The ap- pOintment is for a three-year term.
 MT. Loughrin, prominent for years in Irish-American circles, was appointed to the commission in 1938.
 The other member of the cOm- mission at present is Addison Ash born. A third place is vacant. It was formerly filled by John w. Bender, who was obliged to re- tire when he was named to the board of works.
 An appointment to fill the va cancy is expected within few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13

troller of McKesson & Robbins of Bridgeport was convicted on one of three counts. Six others had prev iously pleaded guilty.
 McKesson & Robbins, Ltd, is the Canadian subsidiary of the Bridge port company.
 The complaint of the Canadian firm asserts that the four defend ants were directors of the plaintiff firm from 1927 to 1888, up to the time when Coster's fortune began to fail.
 During that period, the complaint charges, "the assets of the plaintiff corporation were wasted, lost, dis sipated and diverted, and the major part of the entire capital of the corporation amounting to millions of dollars were wasted, lost, and di- verted, and to 8 large extent was paid out in the form of dividends in spite of the fact that the corpor- ation had no net earnings but thai on the contrary its current opera. tions resulted in large losses in each | eN~AA WI yCd4 O4 OlIcbU pC1
 Illegally Diverted
 The complaint also charges assets were illegally diverted to the private use of the company's officers, other than the defendants.
 Some time ago I, with MT. Grout MT. Seeley and MT. Medwin, volun- tarily waived our rights under the statute of limitations so that the new directors of McKesson & Rob- bins, Ltd, could bring this suit if they considered it their dut to do so.
 T assert most positively that in no way were any one of us four negligent directors; nor was the Bridgeport City Trust Go. or the R. F. Griggs Go. ever negligent as ban kers for the company"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
FIRE IN CHURCH
 BASEMENT SUNDAY

A comparatively quiet day until 1 o'clock this noon was reported by the fire department. The last call was received yesterday morning for a minor fire in pile of stove wood in the basement of St. Johns Epis- copal church on West Main streets. Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey said discarded cigaret butt caused the fire. Damage was small.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
UNITED CATHOLIC
 ACTION IS URGED
Bishop O'Brien Advocates National Spirit of Unity
 By Holy Name Men

Most Rev. Henry J. O'Brien, aux Hilary bishop of Hartford, urged Catholics not to become so paro- chially- minded as to forget the na- tional spirit of unity without which we are subject to an invasion of our rights at any time, at a communion breakfast of the Holy Name Society of St. Augustine's church, Hartford, yesterday morning.
 Other speakers were: Attorney William J. Mulligan, past state master and past state deputy of the Knights of Columbus, Attorney John J. Bracken, toastmaster, and Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy, pastor. former pastor of SS. Peter and Paul church here.
 Bishop O'Brien said in part:
 Our Catholic college men must become vocal" he said in part. They are isolated, almost apolo- getic, eXerting no influence in the community commensurate with their numbers, their enterprise or their ability. Too frequently they are too indifferent to the general needs of the church, while intensely loyal to their parochial unit.
 "It is near time for us to think of an effective organization oS our Catholic forces-and by that I do not mean political organization. Without national spirit of unity, we are subject to an invasion of our rights at any time.
 we have seen how helpless a minority without organization may be; we know how powerful a minor ity with organization can be. Mate rialism or Naturalism-can it what you will-has the habit of doing everything what it does first in a country where it is least hampered and criticized. We had an example of this in France. In the old days when irreligiouS men persecuted the Church, they made martyrs. Today, with a refinement of cruelty, they first stifle its power of organization and deprive it of its right to teach, or attempt to prove that its leaders are knaves."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Phillips Defendant
 In $2,OOO,OOO Suit
Former Director of McKesson X Robbins Company
 Named in Action By Canadian Branch

Rowley w. Phillips, prominent Waterbury former director of the McKesson & Robbins Co., of Bridge port, has nothing further to add to his previous comments in regard to the two million dollar damage suit filed against him and three other directors Saturday in Federal court of New Haven, according to a state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13

John Saitkowski, Cheshire inmate and trusty charged with cfle. first degree hammer staying of John Beall, .oYerSeers, today faces the possibility of appearing before a second grand jury as 8 result. of the death early yesterday of Mrs. Susan Beall, 55, wife of the Cheshire overseeer and victim of the same hammer attack by the drunk-crazed SaitkoWski.
 Mrs. Beall was admitted to St. Mary's hospital last October 30, suf-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
NATURALIST CLUB
 TRAPS RABBITS

Members of the Naturalist Club of Waterbury hiked through the woods northwest of Hitchcock Lake yesterday in search of birds and wild game. They found the ground covered with several inches of snow, but succeeded in detecting some rabbits, kinglets, Chickadees, and saw tracks in the snow of several varieties of other animals.
 Seven members participated in the trak, namely, MT. and Mrs. Da- vid Thompson, Miss Racheal Seaver, Richard Shaw, Walter P. Green, Alfred Green and Harold Pierpont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
RED CROSS ROLL
 CALL VERY LARGE

John M. Burrall, chairman of the Waterbury chapter of the American Red Cross, announced today that returns from the twenty-four an- nual roll call were unprecedented in the local chapters history. The roll calls quota was $12,0O0 for 1889 and the figures were in excess of that. The local chapter recorded a mem bership of approximately 10,5O0 per sons. MT. BurraN stated this roll call was the largest since the World War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Gladney Not After
 Presidential Post
Community Club Also Expected to Name New Record
 ing Secretary at Meeting Tomorrow Night 3
WASHINGTON HILL Correspondent Frank McGrath Telephone 4-65sO

The annual election of officers for the Washington Park Community Club is to take place on the regular meeting tomorrow evening and promises to be an interesting affair. The club has passed it's 14th birth day and can boast of officers be- longing to the most prominent fam flies of the Hill" but according to all reports the present incumbents, President James J. Gladney, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Henry A. Hayden are not seeking reelection.
 Mrs Hayden has held office in the club for great number of years and has been a very conscientious and dilligent worker for the club. MT. Gladney has held office as pres ident for two terms and also held other offices. He has been very creditable officer and has done a very good job.
 From all indications, it looks as though a new slate of officers will be elected Tuesday night, and it is hoped that they will carry on the good work of their predecessors.
 Washington Park Community Club has long been a friendly meet ing place on the Hill for the mem bers and their friends from all sec- tions of the city and the Park De- partment, through the efforts of MT. Shea, have always cooperated to their fullest extent in helping the community club to do the good work it has accomplished. And this also goes for the care-takers, both past and present officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Full Weather Report

Boston. Jan. 1s-(UP)-Weath- CT forecast: i..,.,
 CONNECTICUT-Fa and some what colder tonight. Tuesday 1air and continued cold.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and R H o D E somewhat colder to- night. Tuesday fair, continued cola
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
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ESTABLISHED 1893

A Deliberate and Very Drastic CIeofowoy on Some Fine Full Furred Choice Fur CoIIored Coats, $19.75 and $29.75 Formerly Up To $40.
 When better coots for women are made, Jones-Moreon will sell them - when better Jonuory prices thon ours, are made on women's good coats, you'll surely be in the promised lond.
 But-we think enough women are reoIistis, to reoIize there's on upword tendency in fine furs and fine fobries-ond thot's the only kind we use on our fine coots for women.
 With our coots-"S -"Stetson" hats have been given the Jonuory price treatment -$3.75 to $6.75 formerly $8.75. . "Motrix" shoes - your footprint in leather -- rich, rure, remorko- bIe feathers and lasts $7.95- from $lo.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-13
Holy Name Society


 Incidents of undergraduate days and famous football games were re- lated by John Kelly, former Notre Dame football captain, who now is instructor and coach at Canterbury school in New Milford, at the meet ing of the Holy Name Society of St. Francis Xavier church last night.
 The program was attended by more than 150 persons, which in- cluded Rev. Dennis J. Morley, C.S. Sp., who will leave on January g for missionary post in British East Africa. Other priests attending were Rev. James A. Broderick, pas tor of the church, and Rev. David O'Keefe, chaplain of the Holy Name Society. Jack Grady showed motion pictures of the major college foot ball games of the past season.
 Installation of officers were made by Patrick Wallace, and include the following:
 President, Edward Goggins; vice. president, James J. Gladney; ffnan- cial secretary, Henry Hayden, Jr.; recording secretary, Walter Neib. hur; treasurer, William Derwin marshal, James Cusick; banner bearer, Dennis Tehan.
 Members of the society received Holy Communion in body at the 7:30 o'clock mass yesterday. A membership campaign will bt undertaken shortly. The committee