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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
|ELKS DIRECTING
 SEAL CAMP AICN
Public Appeal Made for Funds to Aid States
 Crippled Children

The annual Easter Seals appeal for contributions to the Connect. cut Society for Crippled Children was made yesterday by Walter A. yervts, chairman og the committee ip charge. All contributions will be used to provide care and appii, apces for crippled children and adVite in the Waterbury area.
 Campaign expenses for the Eas- ter sale which ends Easter Sunday, are borne by the charity commit tee of the WeteT0uyy Lodge of Elks, headed by Atty. Prank Heaiey. AS- st0ting him are many prominent city ofkicials and business men, in. cludjng Mayor Vincent 4. Gcuiiy end Congressman J. Joseph Smith. Others iDelude:
 Patrick Igesley, Frank Green, John Fbtxnsurice. .. Horton War. ner, Harry x. CaShin, E. Robert Stevenson, Joseph Muiviile, Adolph ReyInond, Idrts Aiderson, c. H. Shove, Dr. E. J. Godfrey, pr. VII. Ham Murray Good, Thomas P. Condon, Dr. R. Harrison Ryder, Buell. Heminway, Jr., pr. M. A. O'fIara and William M. Harris.
 Treasurer for the Waterbury committee is John F. Bulger, vice. president of the Citizens & Manu- lecturers National bank. Contribu. tions may be sent directly to him.
 Other local citizens assisting in the drive are: Rev. John c. Walk. CT, Miss Lucy Burrall, Alan c. Cur. tlss, Rev. Francis M. O;Shea, Mrs. D. D. Ely, MHgr. J. Valdambrini, Mrs. John P. Elton, Rev. James E.. Gregg, Miss Kathryn Hayes, Rev. D. P. Cryne, Mrs. Walter Torrance, Rev. Francis o. Ayres.
 M. Watson House, state president of the society, emphasized the i'm. portance Of this work recently when he said:
 "In Q year when our sympathies are more alive than ever to suf- fering throughout the world, let us not forget that here within our reach, are thousands of crippled children and adults in need of as- sistance. Some of these people need medical attention; others need spe. cial vocational aid 50 that they may take up . useful, ga!nSul oc- cupation."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
Alcorn's Office Made
 Target For Criticism
'WieIds Too Much Influence in Hartford Say Speak
 CTS; States Attorneys Practice to Be Restricted

trict, with only one to serve in the Waterbury and Litchfield county area. The measure would also pro. vide salary increase to make up fcs the loss of private practice.
 Attorney James w. Carpenter ol Hartford said that the suggested bans had been approved by the see ton on practice and procedure os the connecticut Bar Association and also by the whole bar association He declared that jurors in civil cases were naturally inclined to lean toward the side of the states at' torney, because of the latter's pres tige.
 Lebor Tn Favor
 Organized labor is for such bans the committee was told by Seere tary John J. Egan of the ConnectS cut Federation of Labor, who de clated that there have been recen cases in which states attorneys weT, counsel for firms where there wer strikes and were at the same tim discriminating against strikers.
 Representative Fred Bucklel Danbury Democrat, declared tha many Fairfield county lawyers fav. ored the bans but were afraid" h appear at the hearings because Of "reprisals' that would be made against them.
 Governor Robert A. Hurley, who asked for such legislation in his iil- augural address, may make a per- sonal entrance into the fight in an effort to secure passage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
(ny Democrat LegisIative RepOrterl

(By Democrat Legislative RepOrterl
 State Capitol, Hartford, March 27 Conflict between the Democratic Senate and the Republican House over measures banning states at- torpeyS from private practice and from engaging in politics seemed certain today, with the upper cham. Der supporting the ban and the House opposing 1t. A series of bills on the subject was heard by the judiciary committee yesterday with House Majority Leader William L. Hadden making apparent that he objected to them and Senate Major. lty Leader Albert L. Coles indicating his support.
 AIcorn Present
 One of the spectators at the hearing was Hugh M. Alcorn, IT,, speaker of the house and assistant states attorney here, who would be one of those affected by the ban. He made no eRort to testify though one witness declared: "It'S impossible to get a lawyer to appear against the Alcorn firrn," and another, a wo- man asserted that the influence of the states attorneys ofice in Hart ford county was used in civil cases.
 The Democratic unit of the con- inittee may report out bill which would not only rule against private practice and political activity for states attorneys but reduce the number from nine to five. Under this plan, there would be one states attorney for each congressional dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27

last night from Capt. Grover O. Baldwin, commander of the unit.
 This visit of the battery b not purely for fun or to give the Wat. erbury youths the vacation of q long weekend ct home, though of course. the men will be allowed to 90 home each night. Theoretically, enemy forces have landed in the vicinity of Portland, Maine, and are holding lines extending from Ports. mouth, New Hampshire, to Rutland, Vermont.
 Aircsast Guns
 The Inaneuvefs of the sixth corps consist of . general assembly in areas around New Canaan, Hart. ford, and extending down to Pro. whence, R. T., with rear establish. ments Waterbury and New London.
 Capt. Baldwin Is bringing the bat. tery;s eight 50-caliber anti-aircraft guns with him, as well as the range finding equipment and Q new gaso. line kitchen.
 The majority of the trucks will be parked at Brassco park, but the guns and other equipment will be stored ct the Arntory.
 According to the plans made. the parade will form at the junction of Meriden road and East Main street, proceeding down to the Green, where Mayor Vincent A. Scully and members of the admins istration will review them informal ly. While no actual war dernon- strations are planned during the units stay in Waterbury, the public will be given an opportunity to in- spect the camp Sunday afternoon, and the men will be on hand to answer questions.
 Public Inspection
 This is Waterbury's first chance to see an anti-aircraft battery set up. and 1t Is expected that Q large number of people will turn out to inspect the guns.
 The battery will leave Camp Ed- wards at 7:30 tomorrow morning, in the following order: battery headquarters, headquarters section; {; communication section, first gun platoon, r,laintainence section ari- rnunition train, medical detach- inents and the guide truck. The convoy will travel at a speed of 3S miles an hour over the highways except in cities where the speed will be reduced to IS miles an hour. Rations will be carried for six meals, with sandwiches for the Friday and Monday noon meals. Hot coffee will be provided for these two meals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
South Britain Briefs
(NEA Telephoto)

opeFa\ .. Bill Is up early and he works sate. He keeps the sluices open and the shoulders graded. If we could get Weasa to work town roads for just one year, maybe we could find out who has survived out on the RED.
 Years ago, when ri,uzzle load. CTS were still used freely and when good Canton gin sold for three cents a drink, the sporting gentry worked long hours at glass ball shoots. Glass balls were used for flying targets long be- fore the clay saucers became pop. ular and the best shots on earth learned wing shooting at the glass ball traps.
 At the Gilbert Homestead, over near the edge of Paradise, there was one meadow where glass ball shooters from all Western Con- necticut assembled to burn powd- CT. Oliver Gilbert remembers when that lot was full of colored glass and when . kid couldn't 80 bare- foot there without losing . couple of tees. Oliver had . ten gauge gun and he claims that 1t shot closer than any dinky Mttle mod ern weapon. But what we like best about the description of the glass ball game was the story that every ball was packed full of feathers. When . riarksman broke one of those balls, the air was as full of feathers as Willy Keips hedge was tho night after the kids dumped . feather tick into the greenery.
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 Those glass balls were sort of wine colored and the hole In the end was left open 50 the feathers could be packed in snug. Nobody ever argued about whether there was a hit or Q miss. Beyond the hay blue of black powder smoke, pillows of feathers puffed about to register dead bird. The feath. CTS varied In color. Sometimes, the balls were full of gray down, again the feathers would be pure white. Black feathers were never popular because our folks seldom shot crows.
 Remember when Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley used to shoot at glass balls? We'll, we cannot be sure, but they might have got the idea right here at one of our glass ball shoots. Anyway, 1t was . grand sport until the price of glass went up and people switched to the clay pigeons we now use. We are looking for more data on glass ball shoots. Anybody got any dope?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
BURWELL AIDING
 TOWN AND GOWN
Local Director Supervis'
 ing Community Chorus z at Storrs College

Storrs, March T-Two works of Gounod, the Redemption" and "Gallia," will be presented by Town and Gown, the community chorus of Willimantic and storrs, on Sun- day evening, April 20, at the Uni- versity of Connecticut.
 c. Loring Burwell, of Waterbury acting conductor of the chorus will direct the production. It Is the sec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
LEGISLATURE NAMES BABY

Augusta, Me.-(UP)--Baby Char. les Forbes Flagg 2d. son of a state representative, received his name by legislative decree. Informed of his birth, the House adopted an order sttpuiating that he be named for his father. Rep. Flagg obeyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27

folks. The idea that south Brit. ain was remembered at Washing ton registered heavy In this vale. We understand that another registration Is due soon and we hope Lloyd will again take conn mand. Anything that Fowler handles is handled squarely.
 The loneliness of Main Street since the Aid Britain boom de. pleted the ranks of South Britt aims hangers-around is note. worthy. Times are changing. The kids get up and start off to work before the milk truck arrives. When they come home they're too weary to visit with the neigh. bors. The bread truck arrives, 6 few farmers filter in, the mall rolls up to the Post once. Then peace and quiet settle over South Britain and the silence hangs heavy along the Posnperaug.
 Everyone who drives far from Britain returns with a more deep-seated admiration for State Road Master Bill Weasa. Go where you will, 1t is difficult to find state highways as we'll cared-for as right here where Bill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
DEAN C. R. BROWN
 LECTURES TONIGHT

For the second time within two weeks Rev. Dr. Charles Reynolds Brown, dean emeritus of Yale Divinity school, will be the speaker this evening ct o'clock ct the weekly Le1ten services at the First church. His subject will be Where Is Your Bother?". Rev. Martin church, will assist at tosldght's serv- Lorenz. pastor of the First Luthran ice. The public is cordially invited to hear pr. Brown,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
STOPPER" ISN'T OMAN

Orville, Gal. (UP)-When Ray Patterson and family moved tc town, Daughter irginia told her playn1ates her father was Q "Spot- ter" The news spread like wildflre and residents were rejoicing in the protection that would be afforded them by the presence of a G-man il, their midst. when 1t developed
 that "spotter" is one who special izes in the removal of spots. which happens to be Patterson's business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27

and Mrs. Elmer Grady, MT. and Mrs. Adolph Raymond, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Post, MT. and Mrs. Warren Hitchcock, MT. and Mrs. Vincent Coates, Miss Ella Brophy, Miss Catherine Brophy, MT. and Mrs. Laurence Kenny.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Raymond Miller, Pau! Kunkel, Henry Bowling, MT. and Mrs. William Carpenter, Mrs Edith Geghan, Eugene Sullivan, Dennis Mccarthy, MT. and Mrs. Mi ctael German, MT. and Mrs. Frank Crowley, Alfred Wiehn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
New Coast Artillery :.
 Unit In Parade Here
Waterbury Company Returns Home for Demonstration f Over Week-End-Engaged in Maneuvers

A convoy of thirty.liye motor vehicles of Battery E, 5Ooth coast artillery, is scheduled to parade down East Main and West Main streets tomorrow afternoon at about 2:30 o'clock, when the Waterbury unit arrives from Camp Edwards, Mass, to spend the weekend ct 4rassco park.
 Word of this plan was received
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27
BY BILL GARRIGUs

Long Bob Chase from Short Wood Brook will probably not be seen around Squaw Rock this
 summer. We hear that Long Bob is working at Osbournedale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-27

George "Gabby" Hayes is spend- ing all his time watching baseball practice nowadays because his fav- orite team, the Chicago White Sox, are at spring practice in nearby Pasadena.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03
SCOUTS RESPOND
 FOR EMERGENCY
Unexpected Mobilization Call Featured By Re-
 sponse of 7O9o

Boy Scouts of the Central Water bury. iltrict received an emergen- cy mobilization alarm Saturday morning, and within an hour more than 70 per cent assembled for duty at the Second Congregational church. Chief Executive David F. Babson stated the results of the first test were highly satisfactory, and plans will be made to make a similar test for other districts soon.
 Mai. John M Burrall addresses the group, on the importance of service in an emergency. Motion pictures on safety were then shown. and shortly after the entire group were taken to the Lakewood sec tion to search for Francis Scalzo, still missing after five days search.
 The boy scouts covered the ter ritory of Lakewood and Bucks Hill thoroughly, but found no trace of the man.
 About 90 scouts answered the mo- bilization call The general alarm was first issued at 8 o'clock, and by g over 80 appeared. ScoutmasterS and troops were:
 Robert Lysatt, Troop 1 of St. Johns church: William Smith, Troop of the First Baptist church l: Irving Spiers, Troop ' of the Second Cogrgeational church; Emil Detlef- sen. Troop 10 of the First Lutheran church; James Williams, Troop 22 of the First Congregational church.; Hylnan Helfand, Troop 29 of the Hebrew institute; and James Kel- sey, skipper for Troop '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03
Anti 'Jack-Knifing'
 Appeal Broadcast
Traers Without Chains Represent Traffic Menace
 on Ice=Coated Highways Warns Commissioner Cox

and across the highway as each driver tried to keep his vehicle from going all the way to the bottom of hill. In many cases later trucks had this experience because early con- CTS blocked the highways.
 It became necessary for the state plough and sanding crews to halt their work on the loads in order to pull the stranded trucks back to the highway and open the way for suc- ceeding traffic. This, the commits sioner pointed out, aggravated the situation by taking trucks from the sanding operation at time they were most needed.
 This bulky equipment across the highways, not only held up succeed ing trucks but, in several instances, numbers of passenger cars were pre- vented from continuing their jour- neys until the stranded trucks were removed.
 Letter Published.
 Commissioner Cox's letter is, in part, as follows:
 Every winter there are many serious traffic tie-ups on Connectl- cut highways, caused by tractor trailer equipment skidding and jack knifing.
 You may have been free of this trouble in the past but snow and ice are always dangerous to the tractor trailer without chains. Be- cause of the experience of this de- partment with such accidents, we feel that we may take the liberty of urging you to order that chains be used on your equipment during and immediately after snow and ice storms.
 We will continue to plough and sand. but severe weather always makes slippery places before the next plough or sand truck comes along. Chains on your equipment will get it past such spots. Chains will save delays to your equipment and will keep it from causing un- popular and needless delays to other traffic.
 When snow and ice are on high ways please use chains
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03
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Hartford, Feb. 3-State Highway Commissioner William J. Cox has addressed letter to all operators of trailer trucks in Connecticut, urging the use of chains when ice or snow present any danger of slippery spots. This step was taken, the com- missioner said today, to reduce the danger of traffic delays caused by this type of equipment skidding and "jack- -knifing" across the highways.
 In recent ice story, the super visor of one maintenance district re- ported sixty-five trailer trucks jack knifed after they failed to get to hill tops without chains. A few trucks following behind state high way department sanding crews negotiated the hills successfully.
 Traffic Blocked.
 The jack -knifing accidents all fol- lowed one pattern, the maintenance supervisor reported. Each trailer truck failed to get more than part way up the hill without chains. Spinning driving wheels quickly lost traction and the trucks slid back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03
WHY GOD ALLOWS
 EVIL TO EXIST
Book Of Habakuk Gives Answer Declares Union
 Service Speaker

The Book of HabakSuk supplies the answer to the question of why God allows evil to exist in the uni verse, said Rev. Dr. Raymond Calk- ins of Cambridge, Mass, former pastor of the Pilgrim Memorial Church, Pittsfieldy in his talk last night at the union service of down. town Protestant churches at the First Congregational Church.
 Evil contains in itself the seeds of it's own destruction and that its end will come inevitably, stated Dr. Calkins. and 1t is all according to Gods plan.
 Rev. Dr. James Gregg, pastor of the host church, introduced the speaker. The augmented choir. un- der the direction of G. Loring Bur- well, offered a diversified program of songs before Dr. Calkins address. Participating in the union service were Rev. Dr. John c. Walker Sec ond Congregational pastor, Rev. Dr John J. Snavely, First Methodist pastor, and Rev. David P. Gaines, First Baptist pastor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03
CONCORDIAS HOLD MASQUERADE BALL
Patriotic Group in First 7 Prize at Largely Attend=
 ed Event

Gaily costumed guests assembled at the 75th annual masquerade ball of the Concordia Singing society held Saturday night at their Bank street quarters.
 The hall was decorated attractive ly with multi-colored streamers for the occasion.
 William Mueskes, chairman, and John and William Borchards stated that the party was a great success.
 The award of first prizes went to a patriotic group consisting of Mrs Harold Jessell. Mrs. Albin Lutz Mrs Irwin zame, Mrs. Herman Mueller Miss Rose Gyurisko. Mrs. Joseph Hoffmann. Miss Anna Klein and Mrs. Martin O'Brien,
 Second prize was awarded to q group Princes of India" composed of Lottie Travis. Mildred Hermann Gertrude T'runcale and Mary Nue. ca. while a third group costtimed af Gone With the Wind" girls wal composed Of Anita Crclelin. Eyn Andrews. Johanna dyurlsko and Elsie Longo. The judges were Fred K. Lnnda Of Hartford. II. W. Smith and N. l. Sweeney.
 The best dressed man was Maf'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03
Put Yourself In ''West Point Trim"
INSTRUCTOR OF CADETS DEMONSTRATES HIS FAVORTTE

CAPT. VICTOR H. KING, U. s. A., is on duty at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point as Assistant Master of the Sword and Instructor in Military Gym nastics and Physical Culture. As a West Point cadet, Capt. King was an outstanding gymnastic athlete, and since his graduation in 1883, has been active in the Arrny's physical training program. He is member of the College Physical Educational Association, a na- tional organization. From his years of experience with West Point cadets and others, including gym classes for women at West Point, Capt. King has written a series of 12 articles outlining his favcrite calisthenics. The article below is the first of the series. By Capt. Victor H. King, U. s. A.
 Physical Culture Instructor,
 West Point
 Written for NEA Service
 West Point, N. Y. - This is the time of the year when we begin to feel the need of taking some exercise. The "shut-in" existence most of us lead during the winter months does not provide us with enough physical activity to keep our bodies in good general condition.
 To say nothing of the value of calisthenics to the woman who wants to keep her figure attractive ly slim, while maintaining her prop CT weight.
 YOU NEED
 NO EQUIPMENT
 A few minutes of really good set ting-up exercises daily is one of the most effective means of keeping the body "toned-up" and healthy. Of all the methods of exercising the body, setting-up exercises can accomplish more good per minute spent on them than any other. It is the one method most nearly approaching a "cure-alL"
 The value of the exercises in the two weeks course am starting to- day has been time tested in my work with West Point cadets and in the women's gymnasium classes I hold here.
 These really top-notch exercises can be performed without the aid of equipment or previous training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03

From an erect position (attention) jump to the side-straddle position at the count of ONE, landing on your toes, and at the same time swinging your arms sideward and upward until your hands touch overhead, as shown in illustration. Return to the starting position at the count of TWO. Count rapidly with no pause at any count and continue until warmed up.
 Now that your muscles are warm, twist the kinks out with this one:
 From a side-straddle position with your arms raised to the side, horl- zontal, twist your entire body far as you can to the right and left i'll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03

Capt. Victor H. King, U. s. A. Assistant Master of the Sword
 and Instructor in Military Aca- demy West Point. In addition to his work with West Point Cadets, he conducts regular gymnasium classes for the women of the post. your right arm at THREE. Recover to the starting position at FOUR. Keep your arms and legs straight and your arms in the plane of your shoulders throughout. The cadence should be slow. Repeat several times.
 Remember, do not overdo at first. Later on you can repeat any exer- else as many times as you wish your own condition governing. AS a rule, the more repetitious, the great CT the benefit, provided you have conditioned yourself gradually and do not repeat to exhaustion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03

a continuous manner.
 Keep your arms in the plane ot the shoulders throughout and use them to help you twist. Make about ten twists in each direction, and do not use too fast cadence. TAKE IT
 EASY AT FIRST
 Lastly for today let's bend bit:
 From the same starting position as in the second exercise above, bend forward and touch the floor between your feet with the fingers of your left hand at the count of ONE. Recover to the starting posi- tion at TWO. Do the same with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03

They can be used to correct exist ing faults in posture, to strengthen
 and tone up all the major muscle
 groups and most of the lesser ones. In addition they should assist you in mold;ng your contours nearer to your hearts desire;' help you gain or lose weight according to how you regulate your diet (more about this in a later lesson), and promote a better state of general health. Follow instructions and per severe and these exercises will do all that for you and even more.
 But. if you are still unable to warn" warm up' fully to all this try this one:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-03
HERE IN IRELAND"
 PICTURES ENJOYED

Large crowds viewed Here Is Ireland" full-length technicolor moving picture of modern Ireland, during four performances at Buck ingham hall Saturday and yester- day. The showing was arranged by the Irish American Social club.
 Matine and evening showings were given both days. The movie showed scenes of Ireland taken during q 3,O00-mile tour by Pat stanton. Many prominent Irish percentages were seen. among them brCGident Douglas Hyde. Premier Ramon DcValera and others.