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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
BLACK AND WHITE
 BURLESK PLEASES
Pat Paree, Vicki Vigel and Billy Wallace Top The
 Jacques Production

The leading lady in this weeks burlesque show at Jacques, brunette Pat Paree, doesn't let the other two speciality artists, red . headed Dolores Green and brunette Boo Lovan, steal the spotlight from her as has been the situation in the majority of previous shows.
 Miss Farce, extraordinarily slow in her numbers, scores decidedly with her audiences. Good looking and posSeSsor of 8 style which pleases all, the elongated lady jus- tifiably earns the feature marquee billing. Graceful and never a bit rough Pal deserves the pat her on- lockers offer.
 The current production is feat ured by the first half of white per- formers and the second half by colored artists. Both perform not ably to make it one of the best all-around shows yet1
 Billy Scratch Wallace, veteran comedian, does exceptionally well despite 8 very bad cold and his sketches are aided greatly by George Rose, straight man. Ben Chasen, whose picture Ripley would return doubting its authenticity, is very good in his small role, while blonde Gail Stevenson's Irish ballads draw him deser ,ed rounds of applause. Natoma, tall brunette, has 8 Spe- cialty number in which she does swan and dracula dance, which is very novel.
 Pig Meat Markham, colored com edian, does his numbers very well although the script Is not the best in the world. His sketches are much too long and lack rib-tickling lines. George Wiltshire is his straight man and also emsees the second portion of the show. The colored gals in the chorus are much bet- ter trained than the first half chorineS. A colored dance team of Winters and Merano are very worthy of applause while Vicki Vig- el steals the spotlight in her ren- dition of several catchy tunes. Zan- uda. shake dancer, rounds out the program well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
TROOP 29 PLANS
 PAPER COLLECTION
Each Boy Scout Given Special Territory By
 Bernstein, Persky

The Boy Scouts of Troop 29 of the Hebrew Institute will start their collection of waste paper Thursday, when each of the boys in the troop will be assigned a particular terri tory for which he will be responsi. ble. The actual collection will begin on Sunday, and will be carried on every week at that time.
 Troop % has been assigned the area bounded roughly by Cooke street, Kingsbury street, Willow street and Lincoln street. House holders in that vicinity are re- quested to have their old papers ready for collection when the scouts call for 1t, in order to expedite the campaign.
 The troops collection will be car- ried on under the direction of As- sistant Scout masters Sol Bernstein and Milton Persky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
Compensation 1. Agreements

Compensation Go m m i s sioner Joseph E. Talbot today approved the following agreements:
 Louise Annes, Waterbury. against Waterbury Manufacturink Co. Plant of the Chase Brass and Copper Company, $1S.O9 per week. beginning September 3; rash on upper and lower parts of legs.
 J. Santos, Waterbury, against Chase Metal Works Plant, Water bury, $19.44 per week beginning October IS; compound comminut- cd fracture of the distaI phaIanx of the right ring and middle fing- CTS.
 Michael Keefe, Waterbury, against Waterbury Manufacturing Co. Plant of the Chase Brass and Copper Company, $17.66 per week for 15 weeks on account of specific injury; 50 percent loss of function of the terminal phalanx of the right thumb.
 R. Guerrara, Waterbury, against Chase Metal Works Plant, $15.71 per week for 6 3-4 weeks on ac. count of specific injury; percent loss of function of the left hand.
 Alfred Sweeney, Waterbury, against Waterbury Manufacturing Co. plant of the Chase Brass and Copper O., $13.91 per week begin- ming October 6; incised wound of the right elbow.
 CcnjettO Romeo, Waterb u ry, against NOera Mfg. Co. Division of the Chase Brass and Copper Company, $21.32 per week begin- ming September 29; right inguinal strain
 F. Bruno Kessler, Seymour, against George H. Russ, Seymour, $7.OO minimum per week beginning November l; fracture of the left arm, bruises and abrasi0ns of the body, laceratiOn of scalp with slight cOncusSi0n.
 Joseph Ferranti, Winsted, against Edward F. Hickey's Sons, Inc., Winsted, $11.eS per week be- ginning NOvcmher s; cut tip of left index finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
No Turkey Hash For
 Uncle Sam's Troops
OOO Birds to Be Placed on Block to Provide Whole some Dinner With All the Trimmings; No Left-Overs!
troops are in the field.

troops are In the held.
 Brigadier General James L. Frink, Fourth Corps Area QuartermaSter, estimates that 355, 1928 pounds of dressed turkey-averaging about one pound to the man-will be re- quired for the naaneuvering troops. To complete the Thanksgiving Day feast, the following supplemental dishes are planned:
 Celery Dressing Giblet Gravy Mashed Potatoes String Beans
 Fresh Celery Hearts Lettuce & Tomato Salad
 Sliced Pickles Bread & Butter Lemonade
 Ice Cream
 At supper, on Thanksgiving Day, the troops will be served, besides turkey salad; sliced ham and bologne sausage, cheese, pickles bread and butter and coffee with dessert consisting of pears and cake.
 Feeding more than a quarter ot million persons at one time is a gigantic task within itself, but when that meal Is Thanksgiving dinner when all America prepares to feast to the hearts content-the job as. Sumes even more gargantuan pro- portions.
 For instance, the Fourth Corps Area Quartermaster estimates that approximately 5000 turkeys more than one out of every 100 turkeys marketed throughout the United States during 1940-will lay their heads on the chopping block in or der to provide the feast for First Army troops. Huge turkey farms throughout the country will be called on to supply the birds.
 The quantities of other ingre- dentS which will serve to complete the Thanksgiving dinner are also SC large as to almost Stifle the imag- ination. Such as the amount oi flour, totaling more than sever thousand pounds, which will go into the gallons and gallons of giblet gravy. Twenty eight thousand pounds of celery will disappear ir the celery dressing.
 Potatoes, an army standby, will be shipped into the maneuvers area by the Fourth Corps Area Quarter. master in carloads. Approximately TIT, 500 pounds of "spuds" will bt consumed at the Thanksgiving noor meal, alone. In addition, about 90,- 900 pounds of bread will be used 1T bth theo dressing and separately.
 But what will this sumptius re- past cost Uncle Sam?
 If eaten in a cafe, MT. Average Man would pay anywhere iron seventy-f1ve cents to two dollars fol complete meal such as the First i Army troops will eat on Thanksgiv. ing. But Gen. Frink has figured the cost down to where the entire three meals served to troops in thu field on Thanksgiving Day will only slightly exceed fifty cents per sol. dier. The main meal, itself, is no expected to cost more than thirty. seven cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
America First Sends
 Telegram To Maciora
Local Chapter Protests Sending Aid to Com munist Russia = United People Here in Favor of Peace, NJ War Declares
 President Festa

The following telegram has been sent by members of the Waterbury chapter of the America First com mittee to Lucian L. Maciora, Con- necticut representative-at-large:
 Have been informed py your let ter that you intend to follow the presidents foreign policy, and ask the people to unite and support him. MT. Maciora, we are united people, not for war, but for peace, 83 per cent starong, When you, the present. administration, and the mere IT per cent interventionists, join us in a crusade for peace, then and only then will we have unity.
 we don't intend to sacrifice mil- Hons of American lives to protect the British empire, and make the world safe for bloody Joe Stalin and Com munism.
 In the past we have begged our representatives in Washington to keep us out of war. We are now sick and tired of begging. We now demand:
 (1) You vote against any re- peal or amending of the neutrality act.
 (2) That you keep our boys and our ships out of war zones.
 (3) That we give no aid to Com- munistic Russia.
 (D Keep our boys. our navy and war supplies here for the defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11

vember IS, 1941 be set aside as . period
 "for all persons throughout the nation to give thought to their duties and responsibilities in the defense of this country, and to become better informed of the many vital phases of the civilian defense program and of the op- portunities which 1t offers for the participation of every individual American in the defense of our priceless heritage,-" and
 WHEREAS, the Governor of the state of Connecticut has likewise declared said week of November II through November 16, l94l as Civilian Defense Week in Con- necticut and that the week be ap- propriately observed by state and local defense councils
 land that they be charged with the responsibility of carrying the message of each of the following days home to all the people in their respective communities:
 Tuesday, November 11-Armis- tice Day.
 Wednesday, November 12-War Against Waste Day.
 Thursday, November 13-Sign Up for Defense Day.
 Friday, November 14-Health and Welfare Day.
 Saturday, November l5-Ctvil- ian Protection Day.
 Sunday, November 16-Freedom Day..
 NOW, THEREFORE,, I Vincent A. Scully, Mayor of the City of Waterbury do hereby proclaim the week of November 11-16 as Civilian Defense Week and urge that all people give serious con- sideration to the Proclamation of the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Connecticut; that we all give seri- ous thought to urgency of the question of Civilian Defense and on each day during Civilian De- fenSe Week cooperate with our local Defense Council in relation to the subjects proclaimed by the Governor of Connecticut and to thus bring home to all our resi- dents that each can be of service to our Country at this supreme crisis in our history when a world wide struggle is being waged to de- eide whether or not our demo- cratic form of government Shal endure on these shores.
 Dated at Waterbury, Connecticut this tenth day of November, l941.
 Signed:
 VINCENT A. SCULLY, Mayor of the City of Waterbury,
 Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
H9 H9!IDAY TRAIN
 ARRANGED HERE
New Haven Road to Operate Thanksgiving
 Special

An opportunity to enjoy Thanks giving Day with relatives and friends in New York City at low travel cost is offered by The New Haven Railroad which will operate a Holiday Coach Specia1", featur- ing reduced rourd-trip coach fares, on this festive holiday CThurSday, November 20).
 The Holiday Coach Special' will leave Waterbury 8:00 8. m, Thurs day, November %, due Grand Gen. traI Terminal, New York, 10:i5 a. m. Returning, it will leave New York 800 p. m, due back Waterbury 10;23 p. m.
 Since ticket sales will be limited to the seating capacity of this spe- cia1 train. 1t is important that tickets be purchased in advance. They are obtainable at station ticket office.
 BecaIse of the operation Of the Holiday Coach Special" for the convenience of Thanksgiving Day travellers, the New Haven will annul for Sunday only, November g, the usual one-day excursion train to New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
Standing of Teams

Congratulations are in order for MT. and Mrs. James Cow, parents of a nine pound baby boy, Roger Allen. Mrs. Cow was formerly Margaret Edna Cuddy, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John B. Cuddy of Madison street.
 John Kieley, John Quinn, George Brown and Ralph Phelan, saw the Giants and Detroit pro football game Sunday at the Polo Grounds in New York City.
 Miss Estelle Whelan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Whelan of South street, has returned to her duties at Mercy hospital, Springfield, Mass. after spending few days at her home.
 Miss Juanita Joseph of Sylvan avenue, is visiting relatives in Ball. timore, Md.
 "Dex" Brady has returned to Springfield, Mass, after spending the weekend with his parents on Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
Special to the DennOCrat)

With Fourth Corps Area Quarter master Service of Supply, Whining ton, N. C.-What, no turkey hash?
 The First Army of General Hugh A. Drum simply does things dif- ferently! To be specific, there1 be no turkey hash the day after Thanksgiving despite the fact the Fourth Corps Area Quartermaster will ship approximately F refrig- orator cars filled with festive bird to the troops of the First Army for Thanksgiving Day. The soldiers intend to get it all in one day.
 The supply plan for S59,000 sol- diedS of Lieutenant General Hugh Drums First Army calls for turkey lon the table" only twice-roast tur- key, hot and luscious with all the trimmings,-at the noon hour, and turkey salad as a minor item on the evening menu. "On the table" isn't exactly correct because Thanks giving Day will be observed while
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
BORDER PATROL
 EXAMS POPULAR
Many Waterburians Seek Data From Civil Service
 Authorities

Those vyaterburians who are ate tracted by the possibility of em- ployment far from their native heath, in positions which offer a complete change from the ulonotony of exist. nee n this part of the country may be interested to know of 8 civil service examination ,sI1- nounced today by the U. s. Civil Service commission.
 The examination is for teachers in Indian Community and Board- ing schools in the Indian Field ser- vice Including Alaska) in the De- pertinent of the Interior. Among the optional branches of teaching open are agriculture, at $1 300 and $2,000; home economics, 1,620 and $1 300; farm mechanics, $500; and one and two-room day schools, S1,- 62O and 1900. Previous teaching experience is required.
 Offhand, one would be inclined plicants in this vicinity for posi- tionS of this nature. Yet two weeks ago, when positions with the bor- der patrol of the Justice Depart ment were announced as vacant, several Waterburians called the civil service office here to make inquiries about the examinations for these-so anything may happen.
 The commission has also an- nounced examination for positions as health education consultantS In the Q. s. Public Health service, the work consisting of solving the i:1- creasing health problems brought about by national defense activi- ties. Salaries range from $260O to $3800 8 year. Applicants must have had specialized study and profess sional experience l. public health work, in addition to college study,
 Full information about these and other examinations may be ob- tained at the civil service office in the local post office building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
COMMUNITY CLUB '. TO MEET TONIGHT

A meeting of the Mary Abbott Community club will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in the gym nasium of the school. Members of the newly-formed organization will near reports from the school com mittee, in regard to the refusal of their petition for the appointment of an additional teacher by the school board last evening, from the membership committee, and from the entertainment committee, which is planning social evening for the near future. President John T. Johnston will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
INDUSTRIAL CHORUS
 CONCERT DEC. 17

A rehearsal which included i50 voices of the Industrial Male Chorus was held last night in preparation for the Christmas concert Dec. IT at the Y. M, c. A. Last nights re- hearSal was held at the Waterbury Women's club with c. Loring Bur well conducting.
 Ralph Bates, president of the In- duStrial Male Chorus, was comph- mented by Director Burwell for the splendid showing by the chorus at present. Mfr. Burwell enthusi- astically voiced appreciation for Mir. Bates efforts in behalf og the chorus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11

of our country.
 Remember the warning of Pop, Plus XI, '@rhose that live by the sword shall perish by the sword
 Waterbury Chapter,
 America First Committee.
 A statement by John Festa, chair. man of the local committee, follows T urge every true American tc write, telephone or telegraph Luciar L. Maciora, epresentative-at-large immediately. This may be your last chance to protest against war. Dc 1t now-tomorrow may be too late Your congressmen in Washington are waiting to hear from you. Yor can stop this last step towards war if you act now. Make yourselj heard. Our protests have swung Senator Francis T. Maloney to our side. You can do 1t with the other1 also. Act now. Save the United States from the horrors of war"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
MASONS CONVEYING
 TOMORROW NIGHT

Walter M. Pickett, grand master of MasonS in Connecticut, will be honored guest of the Waterbury Masons tomorrow night at Liberty lodge at which time the master Mason degree will be conferred by officers and degree team of the Washington lodge of Windsor. The Windsor team will conduct the rit- ual in the same manner as 1t was done 100 years ago in this state.
 All master Masons are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
O'NEIL'S TEAM IN
 LEAD FOR HONORS
'ShanlrOcks' Capture Sec Ond Place; Community
 Club Meets Tonight
Washington Hill

The Holy Name 45 tournament played their fifth game of the sea- son last evening at St. Francis Xavier parish hall. Jim Cusick's team certainly missed their leader from the way scores added up and they dropped back into third place.
 Dan O'Neils Roaring Tips" did a wonderful job winning 30 games which pushed them up to first place. John Fitzmaurice and his sham rocks" made a wonderful come back and are now in second place.
 otal for 5th game: Fitzmaurice 28, CuSick IA, ODonnell F, O'Neil 30, Conway 19, Coughlin 8, John Mo- Hugh 21, Goggins q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
OF
 YESTERYEARS
TOn Years AgO Today i'm Waterbury,

i'm Waterbury
 An impressive funeral, at- tended by an auxiliary bishop, five monsignori, more than 800 Catholic priests, three score nuns and sisters, thirty members of the Waterbury Ministers Association, repre- sentatives of the Y. M. c. A. and Salvation Army, was held for the late Rev. William J. McGurk, rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. During the course of the preceding day thou sands had filed through the church to pay respects to the clergyman as his body, clad In purple vestments, lay in state before the main altar. Following the funeral, the body was removed to Hart ford for burial, where the re- mains will repose in the family plot in Mt. St. Bene- diets cemetery.
 Twenty Years Ago Today in Waterbury
 The city's population turned out en masse to honor its / World War dead. In solemn rites at the honor roll, Rev. D. J. Manning offered a pray CT for the preservation of peace. At the soldiers monu- ment on Church street, a detail of four Distinguished Service Cross recipients: Ser geants William Aylwar d, Thomas Kelly, Mike Boiko and Philip Fray, placed wreath at the base of the monument in honor of fallen heroes of other wars. Other speakers were Rev. Herbert D. Gallaudet, Rev. Luke Fitz- simmons and Rev. John N. Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
FIRE WHISTLE MUST FOOT

Schenectady, N. Y. (UP)-Despite the protests of many residents, the city's fire whistle will continue to blow the number of fire alarms sounded-night and day. City of- ficials explained the whistle was necessary to call volunteers, who make up part of the fire department, even if it did disturb some SleePers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
Alderman

A testimonial dinner was held last night at the MelroSe Social Club on Phoenix avenue for Alder man George L. Kingston, who re- gently was elected to another term on the board. Republicans and Democrats joined to congratulate MT. Kingston.
 Alderman Kingston, a Republi. can, Is 3 veteran of several terms. He Is employed as sales super visor at the American Brass Com- pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
EAST END CLUB
 HONORS OFFICERS

Past officers night will be ohServ- ed next Saturday evening by mem- bers of the East End Community club when several of the organiza- tion'S past and present executives will be honored. The event will take place at the Copper Kettle. Eugene Sullivan is chairman of the committee of arrangements, assist ed by MT. and Mrs. Joseph T. Phelan and Herman Schaeffer.
 The executives to be honored in- clude Raymond Burke, Peter Kelly, Paul Kunkel, Harry Corden and Helen Leary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
Proclamation Issued
 On Civilian Defense
Mayor Follows Example of President, Governor in
 Calling on Public to Observe Special Days

Observance of Civilian Defense Week began here today with the annual Aristce Day memorial exercises, Follow ing the example of President Roosevelt and Governor Robert A Hurley Mayor Vincent A. Sculy issued proca~ nation setting aside each day of the week for special emphasis different phase of the defense program
 The mayors proclamation follows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11

Civilian Defense Week Proclamation s WHEREAS, the President of the United States of America has is- sued . Proclamation wherein it is proclaimed that the week of November II, 1941-Armistice Day
 ito and including Sunday Mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11

Common rights granted to the people of Handley, England, in 1875 have been surrendered so that wheat may be grown on the Common.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-11
Mount Carmel Opens
 Bazaar Wednesday
Opening Designated as "Children's Nght'; K. of L.
 Choir Rehearses Tonight; Red Wings Plan Dance
BROOKLYN NEWS

urer; Charles Amodeo, assistant treasurer; Marguerite Marafino, secretary.
 Members of the special commit tees are as follows: Music, Pas quale J. Varanelli; booths, Ralph Cappelletti, John and James Ier- onimo, Salvatore Morris, Ambrose Maggi, Rocco Ciampi, Louis Pape, Pasquale Bredice, Anthony DeLeo, and Charles Stango; buying and tickets, Rocco Ciampi and Charles Amodeo; candy, Salvatore Morris and Josephine D'Angelo; pandaS, PaSquale Bredice and Ambrose Mag gi; refreshments, Louis Pape, Jo- seph Santucci, Charles Fischetti, Philomena Cilfone, Louise Cirieilo, and Josephine Perrella; dolls, Rae Moreui and Rose Verrier; novel; ties, Michael Tullo; pitch penny, John Ro5si, Joseph Ortelle, and Michael Morris.
 Rev. Austin Saunders Is in charge of the entertainment program.
 1aU1eS A1u mCCbAS
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Third Congregational church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the parish hall. At 3 3o'clock MT. Rudnick, of New Ha- ven, will give a merchandise dem- onStration under the Auspices of the society. Friends and residents of the neighborhood have been in- vited to attend.
 Choir Rehearsal
 The St. Joseph's K. of L. choir will hold a rehearsal tonight at 7:45 at the choir room under tj1e direction of Professor Alexander J. AlekSis. Final preparations will be made for the concert which will be presented at St. JoSeph's hall Sum- day night.
 The female sextet and male octet will hold a special rehearsal at D. m. Members of the sextet are Adele Greblunas, Marcelle Andrik- is, Celine SmolSks, Mary Alubaus- kas, Joan and Adele LuSas. The octet is composed of Al JaruS, An- thony Miklinevich. Alexander Mar kus, Algird Ulinskas, Joseph Jan- osh, Paul Kauneckis, Joseph Cos kie, and Vincent KlimaS.
 Red Wings Minstrel
 The Red Wings Social and Ath. letic club of the Brooklyn r. M. c. A. will present its second annual minstrel show and dance Friday night at Venta Hall, 103 Green street. The cast was completed and final arrangements were made at a meeting of the organization last night.
 Michael Purcaro, club advisor, is director of the show. SoloistS in- clude Marie Egnacio, Pat Mili!e, John Boccardi, and Michael Car. ozza. Samuel Mastropietro and Pat Milite will be end men, Others in the cast include: Peter Carozza, Steven Signore, Louis Tartaglia, Carmine Boccardi, Dom Carusillo, Domenis DeRosimo, Jerry Colella, Salvatore Fuoco, and Joseph Fuoco.
 Music for dancing will be flr- nished by Louis Dezinno and his orchestra.
 Members of the arrangements committee are John Boccardi, Ste. ven Signore, Salvatore and Joseph Fuoco, Peter Carozza, and Pat Mil- ite.
 Boy Scout Meeting
 The Boy Scouts of Troop 28 will hold their regular weekly meeting tonight at 6:30 at the | hall of Our Lady of M rmel church. Plans will be made for q father~son banquet.