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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
Industrial Plants Regained Stride To
 Aid In New Record
State Experiences Greatest Employment Increase in History During Month of March-7SOO Positions \ Found By State Service Summaries Filed

ical positions and c decided short- age of young men and single girls between i8 and % for industrial work.
 An unprecedented seasonal de- mand for agricultural workers Is ex- pected and wages in these occupa- tons will probably be increased.
 Jobs such as gas station atten- dants, errard boys and helpers of various sorts are plentiful for young men, and only the dearth of elig- ibles has prevented doubling the number of job placements from this office.
 Judging by present industrial trends in this area most of the men and women desiring industrial employment will be absorbed within six months. For the most part now the applicant load consists of older men and older married women.
 Ansonia
 Contrary to expectations indus- trial activity in this area did not slacken during the past month but showed even greater acceleration than during February. Materials of all sorts continue to be difficult to get, particularly almuinum and zinc and shipments of brass and copper are delayed longer now than previously.
 Textile concerns are running about average with needlework trades very busy; rubber manufacturing seems to be going strong with the employer willing to consider any able-bodied man capable of doing laboring work
 Sewing machine operators are also in demand but workers are not irl- terested in some of these positions preferring temporary layoff to work ct a lower rate than they had been receiving.
 The Eighth Defense Industrial Training Course is now in progress and there is beginning to be a nos ticeable shortage of applicants for training. Many of the men inter- ested in the Two Hundred Hour Course are presently employed and are arranging their working hours accordingly.
 Waterbury
 Due to a shortage of materials, hiring suffered 6 setback during the first week of March and there were several shut-downs of short duration on various shifts because of lack Of certain materials. The pace stepped up around the middle of the month and gained momentum during the past two weeks. Three firms announced plans for expan. sion of their present holdings. One new addition will house the plating department and another will be used in the manufacture of an insec- ticide. The third addition will af- ford . 3S per cent increase in floor space.
 Bristol
 All industries in the Bristol area are very busy, some with second and third shifts and for the immediate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
ORAL CONTRACT
 ACTION ENDED
Jury Returns $z,OOO Ver- dict for Plaintiff After
 Hours DeliberatiOn

Giuseppi Penta of Waterbury was granted damages of $2,200 by a sue perior court jury late yesterday af- ternoon, one hour after completition of testimony in his S5,000 civil action against Analia Soriero, also of this city.
 The trial opened on Tuesday be- fore Judge Kenneth Wynne and a jury, and came to e close at 1 D. m. yesterday. Penta brought suit against Mrs. Soriero for an alleged violation of an oral contract, con- cerning the purchase of Lakewood road property by the plaintiff from the defendant.
 He testified that Mrs. soriero agreed to sell the house for $3,- 800. but that subsequently, she changed her mind. In the mean. time, he had made considerable re- pairs and alterations to the land and house, and had paid ell taxes and interest. No written agreements were made between the alleged seller and buyer.
 It was disclosed that Penta or- iginally owned the house, but lost 1t in l935 through a foreclosure ac- ton. Shortly thereafter, Mrs. So- riero acquired title to the house and land, and, according to Penta's testimony, she suggested that he buy the property from her for the purchase price. This Penta agreed to, but three years later. in 1888, she changed her mind about sell- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
MOTHERS CHAPTER
 MEETING TONIGHT

Members of the Waterbury chap ter, Mothers of American Sons, will hold a joint social and business meeting this evening in the Col-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
SEVERAL HUNDRED
 GUESTS EXPECTED
Zindah GrottO Arranges "Master Mason Night"
 Program Saturday

A turnout of several hundred Ma sons IS expected for the scheduled Master Masons night Saturday at the Masonic Temple, 1t was an- nounced ct a meeting of the local grotto recently. Edward E. How'd of Bristol Monarch, said that high ranking dignitaries of the order and members of the Groto from all parts of the state will attend the gather- ing sponsored by zindah Grotto.
 Rev. Mark Carpenter of Derby will deliver the principal address, speak, ing on the subject Alaska Through @ Missionary's Eyes,. The entertain ment which will follow includes Pappy Howard and his troupe of hillbillies, formerly heard over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
1@r~Mbvy~ve1 " ESTABLISHED SOeA
"Sonp peck"
ssrAsLlsHED isss

Style Studio Created This New Tw Piece Son- an Flannel Suit For For vord Looking Young Men, $29.75 In Prep Shop" Second Floor It's a rich blend of sea sand and tan, soft mellow hue that's new and will fit. also, into the picture of Ionsuid days of naturoI sun tan and brown Nossou eoeoanut strows.
 It's two piece suit-o master erofted, double breasted, stream line model that will grace the wsorer and the occasion.
 Special covert suits and covert topeoats at $24.75 thot hove what it takes to make sophisti- eated young men sit right up and take plenty of notice.
 lf you like military atmosphere in your topcoots, # you expect Co pide hieh wide and hondsome in Che ehorge of the clothes brigade -our eovoIry twill topcoot al STATS hes something.
 Don't think of trying 10 get along without khaki green Choote felt hat with pussoree bond $3.50.
 Shorts Jackets as eoIorfuI 0s spring itself $13.75-sIoeks $500 to $7.00.
 SIoeks socks-3 pair $l.00. Granite shirts with mctehing ties $l.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

future every prospect of continuing activity provided supplies of raw materials continue to be available; Q shortage of spelter has already caused the temporary shut down of the casting room of one plant.
 Demand for labor has already exhausted the reservoir of skilled workers and even urskilled labor Is now being rapidly absorbed. Na- tional Defense Training graduates are being taken up as fast as they become available and 1t Is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit trainees. Restriction based on age and marital condition of women are being relaxed to some extent.
 Seniors in the Bristol and Terry vile High Schools are at present being interviewed and tested; ap- proximately 250 are receiving ma chanical aptitude tests and l2S stenographic and typing tests. It Is believed that these tests will reveal a new source of supply and that In the ensuing months 1t will be posst- ble for the Employment Service to cooperate more effectively with the employer as result of the tests.
 Torrington
 Industrial activity in the Tor rington district continues at e high rate, the increase having spread to those plants which have been less sensitive to the impetus Of National Defense program. The demand has caused Q broadening of the base from which referrals will be ac- cepted - potential ability rather than proven experience has become the basis for selection and employ CTS are generally relaxing some of their restrictions regarding the employment of married women in an effort to relieve the shortage of available labor.
 Construction workers have been absorbed rapidly and 6 survey of potential requirements indicates that the supply of workers in thM field will be entirely inadequate within thirty days.
 Migration of farm hands to the industrial centers continues at an increasing tempo resulting in @ de- rland for replacements which 1t Is impossible to satisfy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

More than 7o00 persons were placed in jobs last month by the State Employment Service, the areatesN number in the history of Ehe Service, Cornelius J. Danaher. State Commissioner of Labor stated today and with every prospect that the next few months would see con- tlnued acceieration of business, ac- oording to reports made to him by field office managers of the State Employment Service.
 According to MT. Danaher, TO. ports received from every section oi the State indicate that the upward trend will be sharply accelerated by . tremendous increase In construc. tion activities, with 23 major pro..' ieCts due to begin In the Hartford area alone, presaging . shortage Of skilled construction worlInen. { Effects of this continued upward climb can already be seen in the growing willingness of employers 70 0veriook age limits and in the in- oreesed employment of married wo. smen. Many employers are already considering the training or 1em- inine workers for machine sn0p work. wage increases In the textile iaadustry ct various points In the skate. averaging 10 percent, were al" so noted. and there was Q sharp in. Crease in labor turnover In all sec- tsons ae labor began to "shop aro,ind" for higher wages, more pleasant hours or for work closer to home.
 Plant expansions which have been underway in many cities, are now nearing completion and It IS the cnosensus that his will con: tribute still further to industrial
 s Another development of the month was o shortage of zinc, cop. her. brass and steel leading to short neriods of unemployment over wide- Iy scattered areas of the state.
 Training material for the many public and private courses m tne state are becoming more difficult to obtain as traniees become more SC. lectiye and avoid courses which they oonsider undesirable.
 0raduating classes of High sciools throughout the state are be- lnR rAeiskered and mechanical apti- kude tests are being given In a, ef- Sort "a create additional reservoirs of trainabie material. In several in- stafoes, training courses in machine siop practices are experimenting echoaa work so that these graduates Wiii ta immediately placeeble.,
 eunnmaries of the Individual re- ports of Branch Managers are as
 New Haven
 Graduates of New Haven High echoois will this year be in Q posi- Eon thst none of their fellow alum sat,s have enjoyed in . good many years n that they will have c wide selection of jobs from which to choose. There is great demand for voung men under draft age for cler-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
Lack of Materials Slowed up Production Program Here
Compensation Agreements

Color co, Inc, ef Waterbury, $y.o5 begining January 50, for inc fected gland under left arm.
 Lillian Vermlglio of Torrington against the Fitzgerald Mfg. O., of TOrington, SS.27 beginning January 17, for cut tip of the middle finger of the right hand. o
 Ella Drlscoll of Ansonla against the Ansonia Electrical O., 80 starting March 20, for laceration of the right arm.
 Michael White of Derby against the Derby Gas and Electric Co, $20.5O beginning April ?, for brulse above the right eye.
 John TRanO of Ansonia against the FarreaL Birmingham Co.,, Inc, of Ansonla, $10.47 starting Janu- ary 31, for, traumatic amputation of the right thumb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
CIVIC THEATER
 ENDS 12TH YEAR
"TwO on an Island" to Be Closing Play of Season;
 History Reviewed

Twelve consecutive years of dra- matic activity, will be completed by the Civic Theater of Waterbury, with the production of TWO on an Island" at the Waterbury Women's club on April 24th and 18th, making a total of 56 plays presented during this period. Five directors, all graduates of the Yale School of Drama, have guided the theater during its 12 seasons and some three thousand people have participated in the various activities of this community venture.
 Starting in 1929, as the Little Theatre Guild with w. J. Pape as its first president, the name of the organization was changed to the Little Theatre of Waterbury and then became incorporated as the Civic Theatre of Waterbury, it's present title, with Miss Helen Miner as president. Four of the original members of the board of directors, W. J. Pape, Mrs. H. J. Stettbacher, E. H. Davis and Mrs. Bonnet Bron- son, are still serving in that capac- ity.
 Active proof of the interest in the Civic Theatre is found in the names of actors who have been seen in this seasons casts. They include such original members as Raymond Tit terington, s. H. Davis, Arthur Sul- liyan, Miss Mollie Cullen, Mrs Bonnet Bronson, Bernard Fucker Mrs. Raymond Wood and Mrs. H. J Stettbacher.
 TWO on an Island" which brings together one of the largest casts in Civic Theatre history, promises to be an outstanding production with wide audience appeal. The play Is under the direction of Rob. ert Bardwell, who completes hi second season in Waterbury witt this production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

onial Room at The Elton. The general public is invited to attend both sessions. Reports on recent and future activities will be made, including one on the mass meet ing held Monday evening in the Aldermanic Chamber in coopera- ton with United Women" The latter group is a national organiza- ton headed by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and is dedicated to keep- ing America out of foreign wars.
 Cards will be played during the social session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

VERY and now connected with WNBC, and the Zindah Grotto con- cert orchestra.
 The affair begins at 8 o'clock, and Monarch How'd promises that a good time will be had by all who attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
FAVORs THE SALESMAN

Leaving @ titled foreigners at the altar, an impulsive heiress runs away and marries poor necktie salesman, according to the unique plot of RKO Radios "Repent at Leisure" featuring Wendy Barrie and Kent Taylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
PICTURESQUE HALF.CENTURY

Covering 50 years in the pictur. esque life of Q millionaire who seeks to control the nation, Orson Welles' Citizen Kane" is hailed as one of the most challenging films ever made. Welles plays the title role In addition to producing and directing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
LYRICAL TREAT

Ten gay new tunes, written by Americas foremost songsmiths. Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, are featured in RKO Radios "They Met in Argentina" story of South America co starring Maureen O'Hara and James Ellison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

The following agreements were filed today with Compensation COmmislOner Joseph E. TalbOtt;
 Donald Nydesger of 1Ols Chase parkway, against the Eastern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
President

City officials will be among the many guests of honor in attendance this evening at a reception and dance arranged by members of the French American Democratic club. The event will be held in Franco American Social club rooms on South Main street.
 President Maurice Rousseau will welcome the guests of honor to- night. A large attendance is ex- pected.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19
FISHING ON THE BRIDGES

Editor, The Citizen:
Four winters ago Mrs. DAZZLE
and came to Key West to see the
town. Mercy! what town, my
wife remarked - overnight is
enough for me but I induced her
to stay a week.
/ was never in a night club in
my life. / do not know the diff
ference between a cocktail lounge
and one occupied with cock
reaches. Fishing is my greatest
pastime as it is of a large per-
centage of the tourists sojourning
in Key West. The next morning
we drove north to fish and met
Finders road crew repairing one
of the wooden bridges. l inquired
of them if they could direct me
to good fishing. They did, di-
recting me to a certain bridge and
a certain span. Success was mine
with a nice catch of three varic-
ties. We enjoyed the day-stayed
a Week-tWo-three and a month.
At the end of the month we were
reluctant to go for we had found
much of interest in Key West and
enjoyed her friendly people. AS
with myself, the mass of those
that visit Key West cannot afford
sport boat fishing. These people
are worth catering to; they keep
house, buying their supplies from
the local merchantS-are integral
units of the community. To me,
it seems poor policy to beg them
to come to Key West, then, soak
them for coming (Which applies
to all Florida). Tell them that
Key West has the finest fishing in
America then deny them the priv
ilege. Remember, that too often
ones first impression is the last
ing one. Finders road crew gave
us the proper impression. We
came back the next winter for -four
months and now maintain home
here and have spent thousands OF
dollars in Key West improve
mentS.
After our first month in Key
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Saunders
were included in the recent ar
rivals in Key West from Mate
cumbe for a few days visit. While
here Mr.. Saunders closed deal
for the sale of his property on
Margaret street. near the corner
of Fleming.
Harry Issler, who was en-
ployed at the Key West Navy
Yard many years ago as a ma
chinist. but who is now making
his residence in Miami, is spend
ing a visit of a few days in Key
West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Eaton and
Tom Hanson, of New York, are
guests at the Casa Marina. MIR.
Hanson is a wcll-knoWn boat
builder and designer, while Mr..
Eaton is a prominent lawyer of
New York City. Many years ago
the Eatons visited in Key West
at the old Russell home. They
are leaving tomorrow for their
Eastern residences.
Mrs. M. Garfunkel, former Key
West resident who now makes her
home in Miami, this week is the
guest here of Mrs. Thomas E. Rob-
erts, 1907 Fleming street. Mrs.
Garfunkel arrived here Monday
to spend the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles De cara,
after spending three months in
the city, left yesterday over the
highway for California, where
they will spend a month before
returning to their home in Bos-
ton, Mass.
Robert Bob White, left over
the highway yesterday for his
home in Connecticut, after spend
ing two months in Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19
Giue Exhibition Of
Mounted Fish

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Galloway
gave a private exhibition of this
winters collection of mounted
fish on Monday afternoon and
evening, showing about thirty
beautiful varieties of Key West
fishes ranging in size from yard
long fish to miniatures two inches
in length.
Other interesting marine speci-
mems preserved in liquid were
also on display. Thirty-siX friends
came in to see them. The Gallo
ways are leaving this week for
Punta Gorda and their Penn
sylvania home.
Those present at this gathering
were Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Todd
Lee, DR.. Will A. Nichols, Mr.. and
Mrs. X. N. DAZZLE, John B. Bow
ditch. A. D. Leuthi, E. A. Bonhus,
]. S. Dudley, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. M.
Gray, Mr.. and Mrs. Hellmuth
Gutmann, Mabel B. Pease, Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Holiday, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Pollock, Florence and
Frances Baldwin, Mr.. and Mrs. L..
c. Sheets, Mr.. and Mrs. c. B.
Shackleford, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Weatherford, Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Sycks, Mfr. and Mrse Ted Canova
and daughters Betty and Jeanne,
Helen Sands, and Nellie Curry.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19
CONDITIONS

Temperatures have moderated
throughout most of the eastern
portion of the country and in the
Gulf States, although readings are
still below normal, and they have
continued to rise in the Plains
States, with temperatures near
or above the seasonal average in
most western districts this morn
ing. Light to moderate rain has
occurred since yesterday morning
in portions of the West Gulf
States and on the north Pacific
coast, and there has been light
snow in portions of the eastern
Lake region and North Atlantic
States, with pressure continuing
abnormally low over the far
Northeast, Caribou, Me, reporting
a barometer reading of 1865 mil
libarS (29.l3 inches) at 7:30 this
morning
c.. s. KENNEDY,
Official in charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19
ROBERT WATKINS
DIED LAST NIGHT
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE
CONDUCTED TOMORROW
AFTERNOON

Robert George Watkins, age
70, died last night at els O'Clock
at the residence, 926 Eaton
street. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow afternoon 4:3O
o'clock from the Fleming Street
Methodist church, where the
body will be placed at 2 o'clock.
Rev. w. r. Howell, assisted by
Rev. Floyd Bowery, will Off
cite.
Survivors of the deceased in
cude: Two daughters, Mrs.
James Wells and Miss Vendaline
Watkins; a granddaughter, Mrs.
ChaS. Baker, and two great
grandchildren.
The deceased was member OF
the Knights of the Golden Eagles.
Pallbearers will be selected from
the lodge membership and the
board of trustees of the Fleming
Street church.
Lopez Funeral Home is IN
charge of arrangements.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19

women. Both Mrs. Dahle and
myself enjoyed the rest of the
winter there and next to Key
West, Fort Pierce is our next
choice in Florida. The first i'm
preston has lasted.
l make frequent trips north and
l notice the bridges are posted
speed limit Is miles. I am very
sure that if l kept within that
limit I'd never have an accident
or hit fisherman Why not en-
force that speed in1;t? There
would be no wrecks or fishermen
hurt. Too, the motorman has his
horn for warning.
Up beyond the toll gate ] notice
bridges not posted. wonder il
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19
HOPEFUL TOWARD
SETTLING STRIKE

Continued from Page One)
less serious and most of the Strik-
ers will be back at work soon.
Workmen at the giant Alumni
mum Company of America plant
at EdgeWater, N. j., have agreed
to load shipments ito show they
are patriotic, although work in
the plant still is halted. Men
taking part in the loading opera
tions will turn their pay over to
the navy relief fund, they an
nounced.
Government authorities have
reached an agreement averting a
strike which threatened to halt
work at the St. Louis Mo, power
plant. City officials had feared a
general blackout if the workers
carried out their threat to strike.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19

West we left up the East Coast to
see more of Florida. Having con-
tacted Miami on our way down,
and not wishing to be robbed, we
drove straight through, stopping
at Stuart where a huge sign says
1.-The finest fishing on earth. We
rented an apartment to stay a
month. The next morning l sal
lied out on the bridge to fish and
was soon chased off. Our month
was but few days. We went to
Fort Pierce where excellent fish
ing is had off the bridges with no
restrictions and the ladies tourist
club maintain a craft class for the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19
Naval Base)
FORECAST

(Till 7:3O p. m, Thursday
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Thursday;
not much change in temperature;
moderate northeast and east
winds.
Florida: Partly cloudy tonight
and Thursday; slightly warmer
in north and central portions
Thursday.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Moderate north
east and east winds; partly over
cast weather tonight and Thurs
day,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19

the notices have been knocked off
or if they have more pull up that
way. notice many businesses
along the road catering to the
wants of fishermen. Again these
fishermen provide much revenue
in gasoline tax going forth and
back.
Let's think twice before we
chase those fishermen off the
bridges. they may winter in Fort
Pierce next winter. Better en-
force the traffic laws and put up a
sign WATCH OUT FOR FISH
ERNKAN."
K. N. DAZZLE.
Key West, Fla,
March 10, l941
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-03-19
New Books For
Public Library

The Woman's Club announces
that six of the months most pop
ular books have been added to the
Public Library. These are Ran
dom Harvest, Trelawny, White
Cliffs, Raleigh's Eden, One Foot
In Heaven and | Rode With Stone
wall. ~
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