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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

Annual payment sin place of taxes would be paid the City of Waterbury for the proposed 3O0- unit defense housing project planned here, according to the policies of the Defense Housing AdminiStra- ton, as announced today by Federal Works Administrator John M. Carmody.
 A definite policy on taxes, tenant selection, and rentals to be charged has been established by the bureau and will be closely adhered to wher- ever there are defense housing proj- ects. At the persent time a survey is understood to be underway here in Waterbury to determine 8 suit able site or sites for the project here.
 According to MT. Carmody the an- nual payments to be made by the government vii lbe based on tax levies and upon such services as the municipality may render. How ever, such agreements vii Hast only for the duration of the national emergency.
 Although city officials in many places where there are similar proj- ects planned have seemed to be- lieve that the federal government might establish its own base as well ular taxes, MT. Carmody says:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Jury Debating $1O,OOO Suit Against City

The S1O,OOO civil action damage suit against the city of Waterbury by Mrs. Nora Barrett, Waterbury, went to the jury this morning at 11:3O after common pleas Judge John F. McDOnOugh spent over an hour charging the jury in the unusual case.
 City cOunsels J. Gregory Lynch and Edward Mcdonald charge that Mrs. Barrett received S3,50O in compensation for the death of her husband Edward, from an in- surance company, while Mrs. Bar rett seeks to recover from the city for the death of her husband as a result of injuries he sustained in fall on an allegedly defective sidewalk at III Cherry street on Dec. "A, 1880. Atty. Andrew D. Dawson and Walter w. Smyth represent Mrs. Barrett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
No Time Extension In Filing Income Tax Return
MT. Ryan Forecasts Appointment o f
 NelU Commissioner

Edward J. Ryan of Thomas ton, cOlumnist and radio cOm- mentatOr today predicted that William Anderson, well known public highway engineer will replace the present highway commissioner, William c. Cox.
 The new commissioner will be named within a few days, added MT. Ryan who has achieved a remarkable record for gathering inside political information.
 Asked if other commissioners will be replaced, Ryan smiled and said, Lets wait until this appointment is made" He did add however that there will be a number of surprising ap- pOintments made during the next two months, and everyone of them will be 8 good ap- pOintment, added MT. Ryan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
INJURED FIREMEN
 SHOW NO CHANGE

Very little change was noted to- day by St. Mary's attaches regard ing the condition of four firemen injured in responding to fire Sat- urday night on Baldwin and Wash ington streets when the aerial lad der-truck from Headquarters and Engine 3 from Washington avenue collided. Also injured was 8 pedes- trian waiting for bus on Baldwin street.
 The firemen injured are: Privates John Corcoran, Salvatore Pirola, Bartholomew Buckley, and Richard Pickett who are in St. Mary's hospi- tai while the Waterbury hospital reports that Harry Stover, pedes- trian, was fairly comfortable" to- day. Stover suffered & slight injury to his right leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Gymnastic Society
 To Give Exhibition
Third Church Hall to Be Scene of Demonstration;
 Rehearsal Tonight for Italian Plays; Cookie Sale
BROOKLYN NEWS

dy, which have been ordered from well-known concerns, will be deliv- cred to the purchasers on March q. Part of the proceeds from the sale will go into the troop treasury and the remainder will be used for run ming expenses of Camp Wequapau- set.
 The following girls successfully completed their tenderfoot tests: Virginia Adams, Marilyn Brown, Margaret Crochet, Nancy Edwards, Janice Jannetty, Bernice Miscavage, Marjorie Pooler, Joan Rice, Made line Vail, Nancy Vitarelli, Amelia Walsh, and Sylvia Wilson.
 Preparations were continued by the troop for the investiture cere- monies which will take place next month. The group rehearsed for a ballad which will be presented at that time.
 The Town Plot Community Club will hold it's regular monthly meet ing tonight at 3 o'clock at Tinker school. Joseph Gallo will preside at the meeting.
 The weekly Novina services of the Lady of Mount Carmel church will be held tonight at 7:30.
 Members of the Junior Newman club, meeting at the Lady of Mount Carmel parish hall Monday night, discussed plans for a roller skating party which will take place ill the near future. Dora Zurlo is presi- dent of the organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

An exhibition will be presented by the Waterbury Gymnastic society Friday night, February 28, at 8 o'clock, at the Third Congregational Church hall. Fritz Klambt and his tumbling troupe, which has per- formed throughout the state, will be featured at the exhibition which will include calisthenic drills, Indian club swinging exercises, individual performances on parallel bars, hori- zontal bars, the side horse and spring board. Dancing will follow the exhibition. The group held its regular weekly training class last night at the Third Congregational Church Hall.
 Leon Bucks, former physical di- rector and athletic champion in Switzerland, has been director of the gymnastic group since it was organ ized six years ago. The society in- cludes adults, both men and women, and group of boys. It is affiliated with the National Swiss Gymnastic Association.
 Officers of the society are Charles Marcelynas, president; Ray Lom- bardo, e-president; Pat Cipriano, secretary; and Norma Leon, treas urer.
 The casts of the two Italian plays, "Nofrio" and "Cour Di Marinaro," will meet for rehearsal tonight at 2 o'clock at 'Venta Hall. The plays will be presented by the Mount Car mel Dramatic club Sunday, Feb ruary g, at Venta Hall under the sponsorship of the Madonna Dell ASsunta society of the Lady of Mount Carmel church.
 Those who will take part in No frio" are Michael Pontelandolfo, Mary Guastelli, Rocco Ciampi, and Ambrose Maggi. The cast of "Cour Di Marinaro" includes Joseph Rossi, Mary Guastelli, Nicholas Mature, John Rossi, Rocco Ciampi, Josephine D'Angelo, Ambrose Maggi, and Car rinda Fiorucci. Marclano Laurino is director of the plays.
 Renovations were recently com- pleted at the clubhouse of the Lith- uanian Independent Political club at 48 Green street. New fixtures and furniture have been added and the interior has been redecorated. The clubhouse is used by many of Brook lyn's organizations for meetings and social affairs.
 Order books for the annual Girl Scout cookie and candy sale were distributed at the regular meeting of Troop F yes.erGay afternoon at the Third Congregational Church hall. The scouts will take orders from their friends and acquain- tances for one week starting on February q. The cookies and can
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
500 Waivers Signed
 Within Past Month
Compensation Commissioners Records Indicate That. Less Difficulty Is Being Experienced in Finding Jobs

Waterbury's industries have ex- hauSted most of the available man power here, it was indicated today by Compensation Commissioner Jo- seph E. Talbot.
 The city factories are fast ap- proachcing the point where men classified as feast desirable" are able t1 obtain work. This in large measure is due to the tremendous demands of the factories for more and more workers. Since last Oc- tober, the Commissioner has noted a sharp rise in the employment of much older men. During the month of October of last year, when the national defense program began to boom here, a record of 575 applica- tions for waivers were filled at the local district office.
 Waivers were sought by men seeking exemption from physical de- fleets so that employers could be relieved from responsibilities under the waivers. In one instance man of 71 came to MT. Talbot for waiv- CT application.
 In Januray Commissioner Talbot said he signed 500 waivers, and so far this month he has approved 265 applications.
 Men who found 1t difficult to find employment for years prior to this years boom now work at jobs never before available. In particular is this true of men over 50, who previously were considered too old and less de- sirable.
 Increased earnings are reflected in the greater amounts of compen- Sation awards made by the Con- missioner. With salary increase and l time and one half for overtime, the average worker today gets more during disability than ever before,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

early returns as facilities will be oyertaxed when the deadline hears on March 15.
 Letter Circulated
 Today the Chamber of Commerce through its secretary, Frank J. Green, warned all business men of the necessity of filing income tax returns early. No extensions of time will be allowed. The letter ad- dressed to all members of the cham Der b expected to speed up the number of eliglbles filing returns
 The Chamber of Commerce letter follows:
 Hon. Thomas s. Smith, Collector of Internal Revenue for the State of Connecticut has requested us to cooperate with MT. Gabriel Price, Deputy Collector, and his staff in the local Internal Revenue Office, Room POP, Waterbury Post Office Building, to the end that there shall be no delays on the part of any en- ploye failing to make Income Tax Returns, which are due on or before March 18th, 1941, covering the h. come Tax period from January 1st, 1940 to December 31st, 1940 inclus- i've.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Letter To Business
 Men From Chamber
 Of Commerce. Advises
Cooperation With Local Revenue Staff Urged By Sec retary Green-FOrms Available Announces Deputy Collector Price

It is clearly pointed out that there will be no extension of time after March 18th, next, and that no ex- cuse is acceptable for failure to file on time.
 This year large number who never heretofore have had to file an Income Tax return will be re- quired to file such return.
 Who must file return?-Every single person having gross income of $500, or more; every married per- son not living with husband or wife and having 8 gross income of $500 or more and married person living with husband or wife having an ag- gregate income of $2,000. or more.
 Form 1O4OA
 All persons should secure form 1040A if income for 1940 was less than 5000 and for those whose in- come exceeds $5,000 form 1040 should be obtained. These forms can be se- cured from the local Internal Reven- ue office, Room POP, Waterbury Post Office. MT. Price and his staff are anxious to be of every possible as- sistance and persons coming within the requirements of Income TaS should avail themselves now-im. mediately-of the opportunity offer ed. There is penalty for failure te be on time, and in addition persona. appearance will be required with at. tending possible loss of time iron work.
 Any person having income iron rents or transactions involving in. vestments shall use form 1040. Int average employee however will ust form 1040A for gross incomes of mol more than $5,000 derived from sal aries, wages, dividends, interest ano annuities.
 It must be borne in mind that each return must be properly signed before a notary public. When such returns are prepared and properly signed, they may be mailed to the Collector of Internal Revenue, Hart ford, Connecticut.
 Consult Staff
 It seems imperative, so that nc error is made, that proper advise and counsel be had. Therefore. may we urge that the Internal Revenue staff in the Waterbury Post Office be consulted for proper reporting and for the individuals protection
 Employer:-Mr. Price informs us that telephone request, indicating the number of forms required, will be mailed to employers, for dis tribution to employees.
 Chamber of Commerce of Water bury, Connecticut, Inc.
 FRANK J. GREEN,
 SECRETARY
 Gunny sacks are so scarce in Manchuria that soybeans are sold only on condition that the bags be returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
DRIVER HELD FOR
 THOMASTON TRIAL

Held in Litchfield county jail last night in lieu of a $200 bond. Fa- bian Costello, 34, of 2877 Phillips avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y, operator of the huge trailer truck involved in an accident last Thursday on the Thomaston road, was arrested upon his discharge from the Waterbury hospital yesterday by Detective Lieut.. Joseph Bendler, of the local detective force.
 Costello will be arraigned in the Thomaston town court on March 5, charged with driving motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and reckless driving.
 The accused, Chief James P. Ryan of Thomaston said. was injured in q crash which involved his machine and a smaller truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
DIDN'T LIKE NAME

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 19-UP)- Because of the name Ribbentrop is "repugnant", Arnold A. De Ribben- trop, Manchester, has petitioned superior court to change his legal name to Robinson, it was disclosed today. De Ribbentrop, a native of Berkley, Mass, has been using the name Robinson for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Annual PaymentsF For
 Housing Site Planned
Federal Administrator Outlines Procedure Followed
 By Government Incomes Determine Rentals

''What we will do will depend very
 Tenant selection will be based on largely on what the cities will do." eligibility which is defined as a limitation of rents to families in winch the "prncipal wage-earner is engaged or about to be engaged in industries essential to the national defense"
 Rentals, according to the infor- nation sent here today, will be based on incomes of occupants and not the size of the dwelling unit. Shelter rents will also be provided for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Buddies To Act
 As Cops Friday

Naugatuck, Feb. l9.-Mem- bers of the Naugatuck post, American Legion will be police. men for 8 night here Friday evening. They will carry on the duties of the patrOlnen and police officials that night in order to permit the local cops to enjoy themselves at the annual pOlicemen's ball.
 The World War veterans have done this work on the night of the 3aIl for the past two years and the arrangement has worked out satisfactorily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

The internal revenue office in the post office will remain closed all day Saturday, WaShington's Birthday, it was announced by Ga- briel Price, senior zone deputy in charge of the local branch this morning.
 Three offices will be open to tax payers for filing income tax re- turns from 9 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., for the rest of this month. Mr. Price urges all taxpayers to file
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

Parishi0ners of St. Thomas Church assisted by friends from all sections of the city and state will pay tribute next Monday eve- ming to Rev. John F. Cullit0n, curate, whose appointment as U. s. Army chaplain was announced in last evenings Democrat. Father CullitOn leaves next month with the 18th Medical Regiment for Camp Blanding, Fla. The testi- mOnial dinner in his honor will be held at The Elton. Former Alderman Edward J. Fitzgerald is chairman of the committee of ar- rangementS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
INITIATION PLANNED
 BY HARMONY LODGE

The Entered Apprentice degree will he conferred at Q stated com- munication of Harmony Lodge of MaSons, to be held in the Masonic Temple tomorrow evening ct 8 O. clock.
 Thom W. Corby, Worshipful Mas ter, will preside. All Masons arc Invited to attend,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

Compensation awards are made on the basis of average earnings over a period of 26 weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Second Floor

Misses skating suits $5.75-from SIP. Two piece gobordine suits $l3.75 = from $2o.
 Suede feather sports suit $19.75 - from $45.
 Misses fur trimmed coots $39.75 - from $50.
 Stets on hats for women $l.0O-f from $500.
 Misses shoes $5.95- rom @I.0O TO @IO. Junior boys coats and three piece Iessings sets $5.75 and $7.75 -fron SIP to SIS. Boys and girls Cana dian eoots $l6.75- from $22.75. Wool ow pants $z.95-fFon $500. w oI sn Q W suits $5.75-from $10. Young mems winter overe Q cts $13.75
 from $25.
 Youns mems suits $l9.75--fFom $50. Boys felt hots $I.00 --FTOm $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
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ESTABLISHED 1883

DoIIor Days Thursday And Friday, February Twenty And Twenty-one.
 Store Closed Saturday.
 We blend pride with price to stimulate purse proud purchasers of quality merchandise to stop-Iook- repIenish their wordrobes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19
Main Floor

Mems suits $24-from $35.
 Mems overeoots SPA from $35.
 Mems topeoots $24- from $35.
 Neekweor 55 cents 2 for .00-formerIy $1.0O and $1.15. 95 cents-from $1.50 -3 or SAYS. $l.45-from $2.00- rich eriIon and nogo- dor silks.
 $l.95 - from $500 and $3. gorgeous eye filling neekweoT. Shirts $1.55 - from $2.00 end $z.50-3 shirts $4.50. Wool hose -3 pair $I.00. Felt hots .oo-from $4.o0. Shoes $4.e5 - from $500.
 Wool kniekers $l.95
 -fEom $7.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-19

Gunny sacks are so scarce in Manchuria that soybeanS are sold only on condition that the bags be returned.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-01-31
Baby Underneath

After being anointed with oil
and cleaned with soap and water.
Q wool shirt was applied usually
either too large or too small. A
flannel band was pinned as tight
- possible around the abdomen to
hold the dressing on the cord.
Then q large diaper. heavy
enough to spread the legs apart
Wide, and Q long flannel skirt
fastened tight around the chest.
extending q foot or two beyond
the baby's feet. we're applied. A
heavy blanket came next. In which
70 wrap the feet. To top II all.
there was a long embroidered
dress Of stiHly starched material.
dtted closely around the neck,
extending far below the feet. and
turned up to hide all the other
wrsppings.
All these were usually made to
1aSten In the back, SO that the
baby had to be turned over nu-
merous times during the process
OF dressing. In the meantime. the
baby was CRYING bloody murder.
These garments were changed
once or twice q day. I believe
now that those starched clothes
were just about as irritating to
the babies skins as the Polish
babies clothes could be to them.
Slowly we have all reformed.
IN my next article we shall con-
stder = modern child's clothes.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-01-31

/ was all eyes and ears. My
limited knowledge was being en-.
larged. Ny aesthetic ideas were
being rudely treated. But ] kept
quiet and tried to get their view
point. As far as ] could make
out, this outfit remained In place
until time for the baby to be
christeued. Then q new one was
applied the same way. without the
benel1t Of much soap and water.
The older children were encased
IN + flannel. or canton flannel.
one-piece suit Of underwear in
tho fall. This was sewed together
and not till spring was 1t undone
again.
Il was economical. at least, and
not bothersome. although / judge
not pleasant In q warm room.
These people were not poor. 1t
was evidently their native custom.
or costume.
never saw any serious. really
serious. skin i~rritations result
from this treatment. II these
children became sick. ] soon found
that'a hot bath or local applica-
ton was taboo.
Somehow these children lived.
grew up. slowly adopted American
customs and became good Amer
cans. Our well-to-do Americans
had their own ideas Of what was
the proper costume for q newborn
baby which, while cleaner and
more aesthetic. was not much
more comfortable for the baby.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-01-31
Fashions for Men
. By BARCLAY SWAIN:

and clearinghouse in q shetland
material. This Is cut on more
sporty lines than the covert-cloth
suits. Stripes In wide spacings.
mainly q wine red on blue or gray.
to which accessories to match will
be sold. are going across. Home
spuns. shetlands and Harris types
Of tweeds In blue and white. black
and white and brown and white
are q standard demand.
There Is some military influence
In the use Of q whipcord fabric.
the shade OF officers coats, In q
balmscaan model. It has slashed
pockets with bellows and Q collar
modelled after the old Prussian
officers coats. The fabric u 20
tightly woven that Il Is water
proof. Wears wonderfully.
In April. men will be buying
g~abardine suits. They really aren't
cool. but they look cool. Kerry
blue will be q new shade In them.
Natural will. q usual. probably be
more popular than any other
shade. F1suneS win be pushed IN
stripings.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-01-31

II had q great deal to attend To,
including many details Of my hus-
bands business, and really they
made things more difficult for me,
although I know their intentions
wefo the best In the world. Now.
when rye settled down to a dreary
routine and would appreciate see-
ing them. they all seem to have
disappeared"
After more In this same vein.
she writes. do you think that
people really expect you to take
them at their word when they tell
you to call on me any time Il
there b anything you need? Do
you think It would be right for
me to call any of them up and.
ask them either to come and SCI
me. or suggest going to their
homes? I am really desperately
lonely and In need Of diversion"
Yes. I think the average person
is perfectly sincere when he prof.
fers any such suggestion as you
mention and I think 1t Is perfectly
In order for you to act according.
ly. letting your friends know you
appreciate their sympathy and
really want their companionship.
The average person Is pretty
well preoccupied with his own
affairs. He means well. but Is for.
getful or unmindful OF the fact
that he could be Of great comfort.
We all get caught up with the
dozens Of details that 60 into the
making Of our day and. ever with
the best intentions in the world,
are apt to procrastinate.
BY all means. call up the women,
or couples, you feel close to and
suggest that they come over to
see you. Set q specific time, be.
cause the fact that you make visits
to your husband may make 1t diff.
ficult for them to plan to see you.
since they may not know at what
hours you are at home.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-01-31
Real Friends Help

Most OF us feel fiattered. or even
when we get an SOS.
from a friend. for we know that
those we want around us when We
are In trouble are the ones who
are really dear to us-our real
friends. Most any one will do to
play with, but 1t takes q friend to
give us comfort.
After all. It's . poor sort Of
friendship that cannot be drawn
on In time Of trouble.
When q woman Is In q position
such as described in this letter, 8
is necessary for her to be divert.
ed. There Is no reason why she
should not ask q friend or two 81
to have q meal with her or to play
cards or do any Of the things she
enjoys doing. She Is wise to acs
cept invitations to a friends house,
arranging to have her
whereabouts known to the doctor
or hospital.