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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
Father McCratl, Pastor of St. Thomas Church, Thomaston Remembers Form
 CT "Out East"
 Neighbors.
BY THE OUT EASTER

The Rev. John J. McGrath, pas- tor of St. Thomas Roman Cath olic church of Thomaston, never forgets an Out Easter in death. This was again demonstrated the other day when he officiated at the solemn high mass celebrated for the late Maurice F. Clark, a member of Engine Company, No. 5 of this section.
 Father McGrath, spent his boy. hood days Out East, and Is very sympathetic toward the people who live in this section of Wa terbury. He can never forget his young days as an altar boy at the Church of the Sacred Heart, and his later schooling that made 1t possible for him to join the priest- hood. His love for the people of Old Out East fingers in his mem- ory, and in time of trouble, with out solicitation on their part he responds most nobly. That's the reason he holds so many friends among the people, fully acquaint- ed with his feeling toward them.
 We have seen him officiate at many of the funerals of people he once knew in his tender years. They were dear to him in boyhootl, just as they were after he had entered the priesthood. He cer- tainly must have thought a great deal of Private Clark to leave his important pastoral duties to come to Waterbury to take part in the funeral services. He knew that Maurice thought something of him, as the flreman's friends well knew. and so he didn't wish to forget him in time of death.
 Friendship is something we all forget at times. But Father Me- Grath seems to be an exception in this respect on account of the many times we have noticed his name in print at being In attend- ance at funerals of people of the eastern part of the city.
 Little wonder then that we of the East End feel so kindly, and solicitious of the welfare of this true and religious clergyman, and wish for him the best of success in health, and his arduous duties In connection with parish work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

and the countless families made homeless present serious problems to the harasSed authorities. The victims look to their friends and relatives in America for aid.
 The local committee feels that there are hundreds of WaterburianS who have some articles of wearing apparel which they have outgrown or plan to discard shortly and which If serviceable would be greatly ap- preciated by the homeless in Eng land.
 The local Maple Leaf Fund was formed to assist Canadian troops and their families, but its efforts have been extended from time to time to promote the appeal for Greek war victims and for the Eng fish.
 Speaking of the situation today MT. Bulger remarked:
 If we want Britain to win this war we must all do what we can to send comfort to those homeless British men, women and children who have lost everything. The greatest need for those unfortu- nate people now is clohting and food. Therefore, we ask you to to share your wardrobe with them as the Battle of Britain goes on in its fury. Think of the terrible daily tragedy of the poor-the loss of loved ones, their homes and their wearing apparel. In most of England warm clothing is a ne- cessity all the year through for men, women, and children. The need grows more desperate daily. Go to your clothes closets, search them understandingly, then send your warm used clothing to the headquarters of Maple Leaf Fund, 51 West Main street, Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
DADDY STATUE ! TO BE ERECTED
Governor to Allocate $6,.
 900 for Memorial on Capitol Grounds
(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)

(By Democrat Legislative RepOrterl
 State Capitol, Hartford, March q A long campaign by veterans for the erection of a statute of Major General Clarence R. Edwards daddy" and commander of the Yankee Division during the World War, appeared near successful conclusion today as Gov. Robert A. Hurley agreed to allocate $6,000 from his contingency fund for the pur. pose.
 The statue is to be erected on the grounds of the Capitol, opposite the north entrance. It will be of heroic size, on a granite base in which will be carved map of the position of the American lines on Armistice Way, 1918. The design for the statue has been prepared by George H. Snowden, of Bridgeport.
 Two years ago the legislature voted an appropriation of only $20O to the special commission which has been pressing the fight for erection of memorial to Gen. Edwards. However, there was an understand. ing that more money would be pros vided this year if available in tliO contingent fund.
 Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney of Wa terbury has been leader in the fight for allocation of funds for the memorial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

essays. In addition to prizes in the national competition, prizes are of- fered for the best essays submitted locally, with winners receiving $i0, $6 and $4 in Waterbury. Further prizes of $3, @ and $l are offered to winners in the individual high schools, which include Crosby, Wilby, Leavenworth, Waterbury Catholic and Sacred Heart high.
 Essays are to be of not more than 500 words, nor less than 300. Con- testants are asked to submit their essays by April 9. Principals in each high school will determine their school winners, the names of which will be sent to John M. Brophy, principal of Driggs school, who in turn will submit the essays for city awards. Announcement of these winners will be made April IS.
 All students in the Waterbury high schools are eligible for this con- test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
BENEFIT ARRANGED FOR ITALIAN FUND
Widows, Orphans to Bene-
 fit By Special Show at Temple Hall

Funds from an entertainment to be given tomorrow afternoon In /. Temple hall at 3 o'clock will be used l. to 0id Italian war widows and ! orphans. it was. announced by the 1talirn World War Veterans, Wa terbury chapter.
 Featured on the program will be a six-act Italian play, "Figli al Nes- ' synir tNobody's Children').' Among the cast will be many children, who will sing and dance under the di- rection of Oreste Cammarano.
 Principal roles for the cast will . be taken by Antonio Rossi, Mae / Cammarano, Mrs. Aurelia Mottal- lini, Anthony Benevento, Vito Dioria and Charles Vernale, Jr Others in the east are Clementina DiSimone Joseph LaCania, Anthony Iannitti, Sara Rossi, Frank Maisto, Flavio Rossi. Albert Cofrancesco and An- gelo Cicchie!lo.
 The entertainers will include a chorus of IS child singers, Natalina Varrone, accordionist; Andrew and Fred Ceccherini, accordion and vio- lin duet; Sara Rossi, singer;- and Salvatore Mollica, vocalist. Stage effects will be handled by Leonardo Posa.
 The show will open and close with "God Bless America" sung by Mary Perazzella and the chorus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

street. Mrs. Angeline Testa will be inducted president of the auxiliary. Among those invited are members of the Town Committee and officers of local Republican groups.
 Other officers to be seated to- morrow afternoon are:
 Other club officers to be seated are: First vice-president, Albert Schiavone; second vice-president Albert Dance; treasurer, Thomas Lepire; financial secretary, James Bruno; recording secretary Frank R. Varanelli; assistant recording secretary, Angelo Possemato.
 Other auxiliray officers are: Vice-president, Mrs. Florence Wives; secretary, Miss Florence Agostini and treasurer, Miss Mary Minervini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
NEALE AND EVANS
 GUESTS AT OPERA
High SchOl Students Also Attend Carmen "Trip
 Made in BusSeS

Members of the Waterbury con- binde high schools orchestras num- bering 86, went to New York yester- day to attend performance of Carmen" at the Metropolitan Opera House. The trip was conduct ed by Floyd c. Evans, director of music in the local high schools, and Norman Neale, former president of the Music Parents Club.
 Many of the hoys and girls at- tended the opera for the first time, and all declared that it was thrill ling experience to hear the familiar arias sung by famous singers.
 The group left Waterbury by bus yesterday at g a. m. and returned at Il o'clock the same evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

An appeal to Waterburians for donations of wearing apparel to be distributed among the homeless war victims of England was made today by Clark H. w. Newton, chairman and John E. Bulger, treasurer, of the Waterbury branch of Maple Leaf Fund, Inc.
 As the battle of Britain rages at present with increased fury the number of casualties mounts daily. The number of homes destroyed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

son of Dr. Marggraff, who is com ing from Annapolis.
 John w. Potter of this city will be toastmaster and Ejnar I. Wolf, thrice illustrious master of Water bury council, is in charge of arrange ments, assisted by Myron Noble of Naugatuck, deputy illustrious master and William J. Slator, principal con- ductor. Others on the committee include Carl Cross, James w. Bur- hoe, Charles E. Wirth, Henry John son. Roy Beron, Felix Matthews and Ralph Harvey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
Zubras May Direct
 Brooklyn A.C. Sports
Club May Bring Major League Team Here for Exhibi-
 tiOn-POllard Dinner March 30
BROOKLYN NEWS

munity Club will meet for card party tonight at 8 o'clock at the Itam clubrooms on Washington avenue.
 The Choral Club of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church will meet at the church at 2:30 tomorrow after noon to rehearse for pecial Easter program. Rev. Austin Saun- ders is director of the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
Maple Leaf Fund In
 Appeal For Clothes
Present Battle of Britain Causing Suffering Distress
 Among housands-Wearing Apparel Needed

Conn.,, l flight up on any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday afternoon between the hours of 2 and 4 o'clock. If you act prompt ly your contribution to suffering humanity at war will go forth on an early shipment to England"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
BURGLAR TRADES SUITS

Elpaso, Tex. (UP)-A trading burglar broke into the home of H c. Madison, and he got the best ot the trade. The thief took one oi Madison's new suits, but he left his old one hanging in the closet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
PERRIELLO HEADS
 REPUBLICAN CLUB
Young Men Install Former Mayor as President
 Tomorrow

Former Mayor Patrick M. Perriel-
 10 will be installed as president of the Young Mems Italian Republican Club at ceremonies tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock in the organiza- tion's new headquarters, III Bank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
Attractive Prizes To Be Presented To
 National Winners
'What Uncle Sam Means to Me- Theme of COmpeti- tive COntest-FOrmer Governor Cross to Officiate
 as Judge; John BrOphy Local Chairman

The Waterbury Elks Defense Com mission Is sponsoring the local high school essay contest on What Uncle Sam Means to Me-, with, winning essays becoming eligible for the na- tional finals of the contest spon-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

are the men who put electricity, chemicals, drugs to W ork for your benefit.
 These are the m c n W h o strengthen U {. s. defenses by making planes fly faster; who g u q r d your health with K ray and vita mins; who are bringing teleVi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

sion into your living room. Watson Davis. director Of Sci- ence Service, takes you on per- sonal visit to each of these won- der workers in their laboratories. in The Waterbury Democrats new series. or articles entitled "Ameri- cas- Men of Science" You'll meet 1. Dr. A. F. Blakeslee - Grows giant plants. 2. Dr. V. K. Zworykin - Solves televisiOn pug gle.
 3. Dr. George w. Lewis Increases air p lane speed.
 i. Dr. R. R. Williams
 Builds synthetic vita- mins.
 5. Dr. w. D. Coolidge Turns X-ray on dis SeaSe.
 6. Dr. E. O. Lawrence Smashes atoms. 2. Dr. C. D. Anderson Discovers pOsitrOn. 8. Dr. Vannevar Bush M a k e s machines count.
 9. Dr. F. B. Jewett-
 Kee cps telephones ringing. 10. Dr. Harlow Shapley- COrrals stars, planets. II. Dr. w. M. Stanley Blames disease on chemicals. IF. Dr. Ernest A. Hauser Works wonders with mud.
 Beginning Monday WATER BURY DEMOCRAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22
Here Are the Men Who Make Science Work for YOU!

A MERICA'S Men of Science A lead the way to a better, hap pier, healthier life for you. These
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

In one 20-ton bombing plane there are 450,000 separate rivets driven by hand at an estimated cost of 10 cents e piece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-22

Members of the Town Plot Com
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-05
7 Army Filters
Bodies Found
International New. service wiz.

MORTON. Wash. Feb 5
Bodies Of seven army filters VINO
mot instant death when their
tw.n-motored bomber crashed Is
feet from the top Of Deschutes
Peak IN the Cascade range. Jan
uary Is. were brought out today
by pack horses.
Col. Walter c. Peck. operations
officer at McChord Field. Tacoma.
where the plane started its fatal
trip said the bomber pilot appa-
rently was flying on instruments,
attempting 10 climb out of the
fog. and that the plane struck al
full throttle. If the plane had been
. feet higher or 100 feet to either
side il would have cleared the cliff,
he said
The huge ship struck about Is
feet from the top of the peak and
shattered into hundreds Of pieces
Bodies of the three commissioned
officers and four sergeants were
found mingled with the twisted
and torn parts of the ship. y
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-05

"Okay, 1 want stick OF
gum"
We have sentimental attach
ment for Berry because he is the
man who gave the late Arthur
Brisbane all his dope" on air.
power. And Brisbane worked In
America as BeaVerbrook worked
in England TO make America wake
up 10 the fact that no nation Is
secure any more unless 1t controls
the air above II.
Berry is as American as Main
Street. The British on the bomb
ers liked and kidded him.
1--WE never heard of Berry
until we saw picture Of him
endorsing one of your American
cigarets." Thus they kidded him;
but they respected him.
TO HEAR MORE OF HIM
Americans have heard more
about Berry. So will "the ferries. ="
At a conference among pilots
and observers before the takeoff,
weather conditions were plotted on
charts in n dim-lit. warm room.
Berry spared with the others.
Here was n veteran with whom
caution was simple common sense.
One report Of icing conditions
at certain point ahead was
plotted on the course. Berry
rubbed the back of his neck. shook
his head and said:
9Th huh, think I'll stay
home"
An Irishman in the group
laughed:
"Oh come on. chief. Hang onto
my tail. I'll pull you through
PRECISE CANADIAN
A Canadian was very precise:
Let's proceed on the basis OF
the most pessimistic reports and
discount the opinion Of the
Irishman. He has wife and
children back there and only
wants TO get home"
So il went on like Fordham
football team plotting its plans for
a Texas Cotton Bowl game.
That's how il sounded. light and
careless. But as the aircraft
stretched their motors in warm
up runs before the take-of we
couldn forget what the young
co-pilot said when the flight COM
mander wished him luck
"It1I he easy, Betcha my life"
he SAID
Then he got down 10 work hum
ming Loeb Lomond much better
than Maxine Sullivan ever whls-
pcred Il.
ABLE TO SLEEP
He bcckoned 10 our green
house \ few hours later he
asked
do you Ay yourself, old
man"
No" was olIr answer.
That's lucky--because II YOU
did Won couldn't sleep for listen
ing to the motors to see il they
are singing right" the co-pilot
said.
You get an amazing conception
of space up over the elouds-espe-
clally when you look down through
a hole and see the ocean reduced
to crepe de chene.
And lust before dawn II looks
Ike the whole earth was wrapped
in crmlne and because we were so
far above the cloud mass II seemed
as If We were creeping across 1t.
DoDGES ICING
Then suddenly the sun shot
through tho warmed sky like q
slN-aiarm fire on the horizon
You were never conscious Of
speed until Berry saw things lcing
up and ducked down through the
clouds which smacked the gun
nor blister like eustard pies on a
comedians face.
We kept wondering what Eng
land would look like
II was about what We expected
when We did get there. There
were snow fields and every inch
of soil was titled right to the
waters edge, II seemed.
II didn't look like a country AT
war. until We saw barrace balloons
squaitIng like great sad-faced
silver owls around dozen strategic
spots.
T1,e1 ue lpavU ,pe uara "eor,e-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-05
Insurance Hearing Set

LANSING. Feb. "a hearing
10 consider The petition Of the city
ol Detroit for lower fire insurance
rates was set Tor February > to-
day by Insurance Commissioner
Eugene Berry.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-05
Does the Itch OF
ECzE MA
Almost Drive You Mad?

II YOU tried In vain 70 help the agonizing
burning Of eczsma-to stoiA tho tarturnu'
scratching that often causes a'sleerloss night
don't give w
For PoaIsa,. . concentrated ointment that
spreads lie soothing goodness right where
relief "a needed should help you. Best Of al
Pp.Ism is almost invisible and ohnRs for
hours.
For nearly thir'r-hvc fsHr iH..sn -
h.ined thou.ands. r-the cost b. ma
for the reiief sou set from fknitehine harn-
ing 81 eezerna and externally c~used plmpies
Cost but soc At your druggist.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-05

feet. threw Il into a power dive
and attained a speed of $50 m. p.
h. before lepeliHg off AT 5000 feet.
He left the Bell Company carly
in 1910 TO be an instructor i'm the
Royal Canadian Air Force. and
then transferred to his latest job
Forging American-made bombers
TO England
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-05
TELLS OF AIRoCOBRAS

The things he told us about the
new Airocobras cheered us up.
His chief criticism of American
planes was that they are under
armed.
Berry told US about his babies"
that are now being turned out in
Buffalo.
They will carry one air cannon
in the nose. and four light ma
chine guns and two heavy ones
in their wings That's enough
firepower to match the hardest
sluggers over here.
Berry convinced US that the air
cobras may yer wipe the mud of
the name of the nation that in
vented the airplane and then
treated it like an illegitimate
child.
Berry made n friend for life
out Of us the minute VIC mot him
tho flight commander wasn't TOO
happy when we showed up for
the flight
NOT WELCOME
81 don't mind telling you. old
man. you aren't too welcome.
After all, you know, you do eat
up our parachutes and we've
got 10 rig you up with an
oxygen mask. But you're for
tunate your pilot will be an
American, Homer Berry. DO
you know him."
\ Then he introduced us Berry
iidn't say a word. He just looked
'us over. Then he said:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-05
on Bomber
10 Britain Tells Thrills
Continued from Page Two)

"okay. 1 want a stick O
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-05

ADVERTISEMENT
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
People in
The News
BY UNITED PRESS

Juanita 1.-THE Dutcbess) SpineIn
will be gassed to death Friday
morning in San Quentin, Cal
prison upless Gov. CuIbert l.. oil
son grants third reprieve. He
has indicated he wants more time
TO study the case. She was con-
victed of numbering a member OF
her gang.
Producer Gene Markey, whose
IL years in Hollywood have in
cluded marriages to Hedy LAMAR
and Joan Bennett, was called TO
active duty in the navy, at Balboa.
c. Y. He holds lieutenant COM
mander's commission in the re-
serve.
Acting Defense Petroleum Co
ordinator Ralph X. Davies recon-
mended that major oil companies
establish a quota system to nipple
ment the governments order for
a 10 per cent reduction in gaso-
line deliveries to east coast filling
stations.
Prime Minister Winston Church
Ill had lunch with King George VI
Tuesday and handed the king let
ter from President Roosevelt,
Mrs. ii. X. Kirby, 40, of Spring
field. o.. found a months -old
baby in her automobile. He must
have been left in the car some
where In Illinois, she said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
More Restrictions
For Nazi Germany

BERLIN - Newspapers here,
publishing a government appeal
for the public TO patronize less
frequented vacation resorts and
spread vacations throughout the
year. said Tuesday that "conva-
lescent soldiers and evacuated
children has reduced capacity Of
tourist resorts by approximately
so per cent.
Further restrictions on vacation
travel are necessary. it was ex-
planned. because of a shortage of
transport and personnel due to
the calling up of men for military
service.
Ut was implied but not
specified that Germany had
found IL necessary because of
the Russian campaign TO call
up fresh classes of men to
reinforce its already enormous
army.
Nlelkischer Beobachter, ( h e
Nazi party newspaper, suggested
that vacationers go to the Black
Forest, the Sudetenland or Gee
choslovakia or Silesia for their
holidays.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
Navy Enlistmenis
Extended by Bill

WASHIN G TO N-President
Roosevelt Tuesday signed bill
authorizing the navy to extend en-
listments TO six months after the
end OF war in which the United
states Is engaged or six months
after the end of national emery
ency proclaimed by the president.
The law would make II pos
sible for the navy TO retain
men now In service until the
end of the unlimited emery
ency proclaimed by Mr.. Roose-
welt on May 81.
The new law also would permit
enlistments in the navy and ma
rine corps for two. three. four or
six years. Present enlistments,
except In certain cases. run for six
years in the navy and four years in
the marine corps.
Mr.. Roosevelt signed a bill su-
thorizing Hawaii. Alaska. Puerto
Rico and the Canal Zone to organ
lie home guard units similar to
those authorized in continental
United States.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
General Sales
Tax Is Urged
NAM Also Suggests
Income Tax Boosts

WASHINGTON - The National
Association Of manufacturers
Tuesday urged congress to enact
a general sales tax and TO broaden
the individual income tax base by
lowering personal exemptions. Il
also recommended increases in the
normal income tax rates on cor
porations and individuals.
In a statement to the SEN
ate finance committee on the
$500. 900. 900 defense tax bill,
Chairman Livingston W.
Houston Of the MANS COM
mittee on government finance
said such steps should be
taken a. guards against infla-
ton.
He said that reliable analysis
showed that IS per cent of all in
comes are received by persons
with incomes Of less than $4,000
year (which are relatively I'M
touched by federal taxation" This
group. he said, also comprises
purchasers Of great bulk of goods
consumed"
He said the NAM believes that
new revenue needed to help fl
nance the lefense program should
be acquired through:
Some increase in the existing
rate on normal corporate in
come. He approved upping the
present normal rate TO so per cent
hut he opposed any increase in
excess profits tax rates.
AN increase in the present 4
4 per cent normal rate on in
dividual income.
"A broadening Of the tax base
- through a decrease in the in
dividual income tax exemptions,
now set at $500 for single per-
sons, $1,000 for married couples
and $500 for each dependent.
IA form Of general sales tax.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-20
List Of School
Grants Announced

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of school
equipment from the U. S. office
of education for Washington dis
tricts up to Aug. Is reached
s1,025.727. State Superintendent
of Education Pearl Wanamaker
announced Tuesday.
Grants were made as follows:
Aberdeen. s2.631; Bellingham.
S2,693; Bremerton. see. 5ss: Che
halls, S2.631: Glover Park. s21 $50:
Everett. S2,631: Longview, SOS, 010;
Port Angeles, S2,63i; Seattle,
s30s. 2T4; Snohomish. S4.1s3: Spo-
kane. 1921 ,0l9; Tacoma, S9T.41o;
Vancouver. S216.4T4; Walla Walla.
S2.631; Wenatehee, Ss,464; and
Takims, 1881.
Most of the money was to be
used TO relieve conditions brought
on by defense activity.