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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

larged intersection --s" reinforced concrete pavement. : Routes Nos. U. s. 1 and No. 32--
 New London. West approaches to Thames River bridge. Route No. U. S. 1A--
 East Haven. Widening of Sanford Place intersection with Route U. s. IA.
 gtratford. Curblng on BArnum Avenue cutoff.
 Route No. U. $. B--
 Berlin, Newington end Wethefs- field. l 1s4 miles of rolled gravel surface on Berlin turnpike. Route No. U. s. SA--
 Windsor. About 1 mile Of concrete sidewalk and ramps on Hartford. Springfield road. Route No. '. s. e.
 Douthbury. 2 1-2 miles of reir- forced concrete pavement from the junction of routes U. s. 6 and No. 07 westerly.
 Route No. g.
 Beacon Falls and NauGatuck. 3 is2 miles Of reinforced concrete pavement from Beacon Falls north. ef1y.
 Waterbury and Naugatuck. 1 IA miles of concrete pavement south. ly from the end Of the present pave- rleflt on South Main street. Route No. 34-
 Orange and West Haven. 20,AO0 feet of reinforced concrete pavement on Derby Avenue. Route No. U. \. 44--
 Eastsord and .ponlfret. Approxi. rnately c leg miles of bitufnincus fnacadaff1 pavement and steel girder bridge on the Phoenixyille. poinfret Road. Slight delays. Trafslc H urged to avoid this section, if pos- sible. Best route Is posted. Route No. Se-- Fairfield. miles of bituminous inacadan1 on Black Rock turnpike. Route No. s.
 Litchheld and Morris. Straits turnpike. miles of bituniisOus S1iacadafHi from the village Of Lltch- field goutherIy. ROute No. s.
 Trumbuil, stratfcrd and Shelton. s miles of reinforced concrete pave- mont on the shelton. Nichols Road Reute No. e0-~
 North Bradford. 4o2 feet Of con. crete pavement on FOxcn road. Route No. 1l2--
 East Haven and Branford. Bridge oyer East Haven River and widefl- ing cuts on left and right on Route No. 142.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
Only One State Road
 Now Closed To Autos
Route IA in East Haven Still Calls for DetOur While
 3,5S0 Feet of Concrete Pavement Is Being Laid

Construction in force in the State of Connecticut, announced by the Connecticut Highway Department December %. for the week ending January 3. This report does not in. clude the Wilbur Cross Parkway which is being constructed on rev location.
 Closed Detour Provided ROute No. U. S. IA
 East Haven. 3,5eD feet of concrete pavement on Q section Of the New Haven-Saybrook road
 Traffic Maintained Route No. U. $. 1--
 Bridgeport. Repairs to stratford Avenue bridge.
 East Lyme and Waterford. New London by-pasg. Routes Nos. U. $. ] and U. $. IA East Haven and Branford. En-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
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Questions on Comic Page

1. New Supreme Court chief jus. tice is Harlan Stone; associate jug- Nces are James ByFnes and Robert Jackson.
 2. The U. s. submarine O-0 waS lost of Portsmouth in June. The Armys new 70-ton bomber Is the B-le.
 3. Brenda Frazier is now Mrs. John SiininS (shipwFeck) Kelly; Cobira Wright, Jry is Mrs. Palmer Beaudettc. {. U. S. took over North American Aircraft plant at Inglewood. Calf, Federal ghlpbuiiding yards at Kearney, V. J., and Afr Associates plant at Bendix, N. J.
 5. U. s. forces occupied Green. land ii April, Iceland in July, Dutch dtiiaflG ii November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
Mrs. San Francisco Clears Domestic Decks TO Meet The Sudden Demands Of Wartime
IBLAcKOUTS BRING
 HER DOUBLE DUTY {
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BY ETHEL B0GARDUS NEA Service CorreapOnAent

San Franclsco, Dec. 2e--Mrs. San Francisco has taken on Q new Job, To her daily tasks have been added the defense of her home, When war reached over the ocean and struck her island neighbor, t revolution ized her hoiisehold routine.
 Now the hand that rocks the cradle is rolling bandAges, too. Tn- stead of counting tricks, house. wives are counting vitamifis - ard the black Eateen bridge table cover iS doing blackout duty over the kitchen window.
 Mrs. San FFancisco S not only doing her own houscwork, but ghe's taking clasges' in first aid, home nursing and nutrition. She is volunteering as many hours as she can manager for Red Gross and Civilian Defense. And she's being . good hostess to the service man within the gates Of her city.
 What do you boys want imogtP queFied one woman visitor of She soldiers billeted for q time at San Ffanclgco'B Aquatic Park Casino. Homemade cake,' they chop- uSed wistfully, and by evening that woman had rounded up g cakes, baked by her friends and nclghbors. and delivered them to the boys.
 BLACKOUTs HAVE
 CHANGED MENUS
 Chief problems are blacking l Afit hAitaal1Aid aaaiatataaa a "a d keeping the children calm. Food isn't much Of Q problem = although San FrancigcaEs are not getting one of their fayorlte delicacles, crab. Cold and empty are the crab pots that used to boil cheer- fully along Figherman's Wharf. The blue and white fishing boats are tied I'D ct the wharf. No more nightly sojourns out beyond the bay, 1 Cooks arc definitely nutritlon- conscious -- though for . week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
THE DOGS BILL OF RIGHTS

A |. want one fresh bone each day for my degSert; promise not to bury it in the flower pot 2. want clean water fn clean dish twice AaIlS, \5. want Gry draftless place for sleeping. 4. want 6 collar that doesn't choke nne and lmt 70 loose it catches on my ears. 0A want quiet place in the cellar on the FOtrthNof July.
 N6. lNwant every boy softly reprimanded who mFOMe stones at me or twists my ears. 7 want folks to believe in my wagglng tail and pleading eyes.
 lWant folks to remember that dO with ny meuth most things they do with their hands; % they needn't Dc afraid of dogs teeth, .. want to be treated kindly, just as treat children and those In distress
 10 ' want my mind to De trained 60 that ean Do Of greater service.
 III { want G be considered one of the laHnliys foF will Givo my life to protect t.
 ny WilE Judy
 SALLY 0DAY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
JACK TRAAEAGEL TO JOIN
 POLICE

Youngstown, o. --(up)-- l.. K lJack1 Tramnael, c former contend CT for the worlds heavyweight box. ing championship, Is now tho fead- Ing candidate for q Youngstown DO. ice tob. Tramfnel scored hiei1eSl among a dozen applicants in civli service examlnatlone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

Petite Sally oDay, personality girl who is wowing all this week at burIesque, owns wlre-hared ter TIT, Rags, who rivals "Esta" of William Powell si yrna LOy fame. Just the mention of Sally and
 ags can bc heard in the alley He doesn't go much for
 angers ln the way strangers would like to have him gt But he certainly is attached to Sally and vice rsa. Sally thinks SO much Of him her very ccvsF ard unique Christmas cards this year are dedicated ~ him. Heading the cIghtnch card directly in the
 ntcr Is liicke photo of the terrier himself Printed ndcKneath is the following:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
FIREMEN RESPOND
 TO THREE ALARMS

Tiremen extinguiened . amiEcr fIfs ct the Eastern Color Printing CO on Commercial street yesterday morning which was caased by ari Overheated pipe.
 An oven 1iro and two automobile fires constituted yesterdays active itieg og the 1irm6n. The fire ln tte oven occurred at tho homo Of Wtls Ham HazolIaufst ct z8ze East Main street. @i1oft4clneults eaneed klF6b an eagw eWne6 by M 0. Ven9ef Of 90a kaber avenue and 0aeiano Dc 9oeio q os IgAcy egenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

Christmas cheer Out in the General Grant sec- ton of California's Kings Canyon National Park an annual Christmas celebration was held Inursday with the Nations Christmas Tree the rayng point TOT persons from and far Each year at the toot oL tS giant tree 267 feet high carols are sung And Wne on the topic of big trees this nations biggest the 304 red wood known as Founders Tree in the Humoolt state Park in California is being oodghted for the holidays The lights will shine every evening from to lU D. IT, And since we're high plane it's interesting 10 note place at the summit of Colorados Mount Evans l420Q feet Up in the air There's brand new S5O0OO crest house and in order to get there you have to traVe 4 miles on snowshoes the return trip being made py SKIS
 Bob Kenny, Holy Cross senior who will be among those graduating early from the Worcester institution next spring, spent extra hours this vacation at the P O. 1aboring for Uncle Sams mail forces Andy McFaddcn is in the Service Department at camp Handing now where the local lad has been stationed ever since local gIardSmen left here last winter Tommy MOynhan is still missed from his duties at the Wackic Grill, his autumn illness keeplng mn incapactated Vincent Coates the First Se1ectfnan Of Farlaw was interested spectator at the congress SOnaI convention the Democrats held In TOrringtOn last Saturday When interviewed MT. Coates, said,
 T was just looking oil, that's all."
 Natalie Atieri of Clinton Street gets birthday and Christmas cards simultaneously for yesterday also marked 1720 Baldwin Street and Mir and Mrs George Pettean of POI Tarlawn Avenue celebrated 52 years Of happily married life Christmas Day Gilbert Winer and Francw Brick also had birthdays to celebrate Christmas Day Marty Keefe of Spencer Avenue and John Ryan were shocked recently to receive news that Lieut. Colone Frederick Fox t. S. Marines IS among the U. g. s. Arl zona missing Fox served overseas with Marty and Johns brother Daniel G. the only two Waterbury Marines n the last war Only last summer the Lieut. Colonel spent three days as guest of Marty here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
THE DAY AFTER

Today isn't much of anything. You don't hear much laughter, Spirits are sort Of low, You see it's the day afteg, To-day is just another, The holiday is done, And ali that happens now Is leftover fun. Today did not down In childish anticipation, The tree doesn't look 50 fine, There's 1essening Of tubilation. Today isn't much of anything, You scarcely hear laughter, Spirits are sort of low,
 .--EM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

Harry Ellis of our display advertising staff leaves January to join the sales staff of Meyer Both Com pany in Chicago. Mir. and Mrs Al KOrkin of 20 Wa tervIc Street celebrated three years of welded bliss Christmas Day She's the former Annette Hoffman of an East Main Street market Betty Parke of Pier pOnt Road payroll clerk at Rowland Hughes, received brand new diamond ring as birthday gift recently from her hubby Parker w. Powell credit manager at the same firm was pleasantly surprised at birth day party Saturday The gals of the office brought fin huge cake with Christmas tree on top larger than the delIcacy itself Rowdy.dOw eh R0well?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
Notes about notables

Notes about notables Charles Mnnaman pop
 liar and nkeable foreman of the scrap room Of the Amer lean Brass is i'll at home and many of his cc-workerS speedy recovery Harry Mara can name you any cored ian in buresque troupes My thanks to Eleanor O,Brien of Rockland Mass, for her Xmas card Sat in as guest of Prosecutor I'd Hnnan at his Bethany town court the other evening Ed handles his eases with the greatest Of and justice With I'd coming along at rapid pace barrisers should look to their aurelSl Sammy Dine our dasng demon superior court reporter,
 I look behind his radio and discover bicycle. Then he
 become ful-fedged member on those hostel trips .u ough New EnglandIl ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Auxiliary Discusses
 Refugee Aid Program
Lithuanian C. of C. Women Meet Monday Evening at K. of L. RoOms-l, 100 Enjoy Annual B. A. C. Show
BROOKLYN NEWS

The Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the K. of L. clubrooms on Green street. This will be the first barley of 1941. Mrs. P. Trecokas ard Mrs. William GillaS will be hostesSes for the educational and social period planned. All members have been requested to attend as plans for the refugee aid will be discussed.
 HOO at Minstrel
 A very diversified program fea- tured the 52d annual minstrel of the Brooklyn A. c. last evening at St. Joseph's hall. appreciatively en- joyed by an enthusiastic audience of HOO.
 James Barnes did a grand job as master of ceremonies. The entire production was directed by Joe Le- zotte while the stage scenery was the work of Stanley Grandfield. Joe DiPietro's orchestra played for the speciality numbers and for the dancing which followed. Go Get Elm Rogers" a colored comedian from New Haven, scored big hit in his novelty song and dance numbers while Miss Mary Boyles drew several encores in a military song and dance offering. Others who were loudly applauded in speciality numbers were Mar shall Shaker, whistler, Theresa Tremaglio and Al Ranaudo, "The Sweethearts of Song" and James Hogan" Jamele.
 Other entertainers included AL bert Capozzi, youthful base soloist; Mary Boyles, vocal selection, Sweetheart of Sigma Chi; Thom- as Tiny" Cocchiola, vocal, Dream Valley; Bill Jennings, handy man with the harmonica, castanets, and tambourine; Ugo Sparano, vocal selection, Mine"
 A Dying Gladiators" skit also was given. The opening chorus was "Ferryboat Serenade" and the closing chorus, with vocal by Mi chael Salerno, was America the Beautiful"
 Members of the chorus were: Victor Manello, William Goodale, Harry Saso, William Shannon, and Charles Spiotti; Thomas Cochiolla, Rocco De Stifano, George Shugdi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
LUMBACO STICKS
 FOR MRIDEN COPS
No More Back=Bending Ex= erCise Necessary to Mark
 Parked Autos

A new plan will be introduced shortly by the Meriden police force which is jocularly called the "lum- bago sticks. This devise is used il, marking the tires of illegally parked cars with chalk, and saves the po- icemen from stopping over anc bending their knees to do the mark ing.
 When asked today if Waterbury would follow similar methods, Supt of Police William J. Roach, of the local police department, said that the force had no use for them, but ad- mitted that they are in use through out the country.
 Similar devices are used in diff terent parts of the country" Supt Roach said. "They are especially adapted for mounted and motorcycle police. It saves the men from alight- ing" he added.
 The police head said that these sticks have proved their merits and have been in use for some time ir large cities.
 \ Residents of Meriden have in the past opposed the police requests, and remarks were rife along Main street that their force was growing sof. and that the slight exertion required in marking the cars was good for then, and fo rtheir waistlines.
 But police officials there explained that modern automobile making has complicated things little, and pointed out that the lenders of many cars project far over the tires, which make it necessary for the patrolmar in not only stepping but also getting down on the knee to marke the tire
 Prior application for these mark ing sticks had met an indifferent cal from the populace, but with the passing of time, the public had gone through a modifying process, ano the request was granted.
 So Chief Carroll is handing out these "lumbago sticks" at the police headquarters. The sticks are 2l inches in length.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
WITTY ADDRESSES
 ENGINEERS HERE
Stainless Steel Theme of Interesting Subject at
 SOciety's Meeting

William H. Whitty of the Wal lingford Steel Go. spoke on the sub ject of Stainless Steel' before a large meeting of the Waterbury branch of the American Electroplat- CTS society at the Colonial room in The Elton last night.
 Motion pictures were shown on the same topic by him. Charles A. MoSgrove was chairman of the meeting and E. E. Candee, president presided at the dinner.
 MT. Whltty showed motion pie lures dealing with the same topic The pictures showed the process of Allegheny steel, through the various forms which are required to make the finished product. The manufac- ture of sheet, rods, wire and tubing were shown, it's various forms of fin ishes and the complicated machin- cry required for the manufacture ot these products. Also shown were the processing of different metals.
 Three new members were admit ted last night and one member was transferred from New Haven. The classes in electropIating will be con- ducted at Hopkins high school ir Hartford by the Hartford branch ot the society.
 A business meeting will be helc Jan. 28 at the home of w. D. Starr in Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
RECTORY REPAIRS
 ALMOST FINISHED
St. Johns Episcopal Pas= tor and Wife Move Into
 New Home Shortly

Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Budlong, bishop of Connecticut, formally ac- knowledged notification of Rev. Francis O. Ayers appointment as rector of St. Johns Episcopal church to succeed the late Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis this morning.
 Rev. MT. Ayres will preach is first sermon in that capacity tomorrow morning although in his sermon last Sunday morning he extended thanks to his parishioners for the honor they had bestowed upon him.
 Holy Communion will be cele- brated at 8 o'clock tomorrow morn ing and again at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. MT, Ayres will preach at the latter service. The Sunday school will meet at noon and evening devotions will be held at 7:30 D. m.
 Rev. and Mrs. Ayres and their two children, who now reside at 27 State street, plan to remove to the church rectory on Church street, as soon as the house is renovated. Workmen will under take repairs to the property next week. The rectory, which had been the home of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis for 40 years, has been vacant since Mrs. Lewis took up her resi- dence on Kellogg street, last month.
 More than 800 Japanese residents of Great Britain recently sailed from Galway, Fire, on their way to Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Over 200 Waterbury Youths Respond to Colors NextWee
CHESS TOURNEY
 OPENING TODAY
Contests for City Cham- piOnShip to Be Staged
 at Central YMCA

Championship play in the Water bury Chess Tournament begins to- day at the Central YMCA when players from all parts of the city meet at 2 D. m. The tournament is conducted under the joint sponsor ship of the Waterbury Chess Club and the YMCA Chess Club, King Sley Keillor in charge of the ar- arrangements committee. There are two championships tournaments to be held. The one beginning today consists of the B group; tomorrow at the same time and place members of the Chess Clubs of this city will begin the opening matches to determine the city champion in group A.
 It is not too late for persons wish ing to join the tournament to enter according to an announcement by MT. Kiellor. Application may be made to either MT. Kiellor or any other member of the committee in charge.
 The first round of play is as fol- lows:
 Class AN. Addison Cornell, vs George Cashman; Nicholas Bellome vs. Kingsley Keillor; William Ken ney vs. Sal Rosenberg! John Stan- wich vs. Bye.
 Class B-Harlan Christoffe vs Milton Kadish; Sherman Shiller vs Charles Velte; Edward Steinnagel vs. Roy Walch, Charles Powers vs Bye,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
President

Kelly is at present an instructor at the Canterbury Prep School, in New Milford. Sport writers regarded him as one of the best linesmen ever to play at South Bend, and certain ly one of the finest athletes devel- oped by Coach Rockne.
 Previous to the entertainment new officers of the society will be in- stalled at short business session. The officers follow: Edward Goggins president; James J. Gladney, vice. president; Henry Hayden, Jr., f. nancial secretary; Walter Neibhur, recording secretary; William Der win. treasurer; James Cusick. mar shal and Dennis Tehan, banner bearer. Rev. David OKeefe is chap lain of the society. The members will receive. Holy Communion at the 7:30 o'clock Mass on Sunday morn ing.
 All members are welcome to at tend the meeting, according to an announcement by Pres. Edward Goggins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11

the reception center at Fort Devens, Mass.
 Departing in the darkness Tues day at $50 a. m. will be more than 180 local members of units of the 208th Coast Artillery, Connecticut National Guard. Members of Bat tery E, Battery G, and the 208th band, the guardsmen will go by train to Fort Edwards, at Falmouth, Mass, to start their years training.
 It will be the largest group of young men to leave here for army service for an extended period since the days of the World War.
 Several hundred more will leave the city next month as the second battalation, 102nd infantry, Connec- ticut National Guard, leaves for Fort Blanding, Fla, for a year. Also each month larger selective service quotas will be assigned this city, sending more young men to camp.
 Many selective service registrantS with low order numbers are enlist ing in the National Guard, and company strength has been greatly increased during the past few weeks.
 Members of the National Guard units scheduled to leave Tuesday have been mcbilized since last Mon day, and have drilled daily at the state armory. It is possible that aft CT a few months in Massachusetts, the men will be transferred for fur ther training to army camps in Vir- ginia or Texas, but there have yet been no official orders to this ef- feet.
 Once the Selective Service group has left Monday, the four local draft boards will go on with their task of classifying more registrants, and of sending out additional ques- tionnaires to eligibles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11

his, Patsy Ariola, George Narkus, Anthony Gerruls, Charles Adom- atis, George Price, John Barnes, Louis Gillis, Albert Kuncas and James Jamele; George Galullo, An- gelo Miro, William Kalvaitis, Ap- thony Di Angelo. Al" Renaudo, and Michael Salerno; passes, Al Erk, Harry Matheu. Albert Cap- pozzi, Hugo Sparano, Daniel Gall ullo, and William Tiger
 The general arrangement com- mittee included: Michael Sasso, chairman; Edward DNapoli. sec- retary; John Dumschott. Jeff Nor risson, John Barnes. Anthony Mar afino, William MoSkovitz. An thony Gerulis, Al Kuncas. Charles Adomaitis. Patsy Ariola, Doc" Brown, Charles Jonaits. Louis Sacco, and Joseph Mayor Laudate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
HOLY NAME GROUP
 TO INDUCT STAFF
Former NOtre Dame Foot ball Star to Be Guest
 Speaker

John Kelly, former Notre Dame football captain, will deliver an .ad- dress before members of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name Society, at their monthly meeting tomorrow evening in Xavier hall.
 His subject will be sports, with particular emphasis on the Rockne system of play. Included in his lec- ture will be the showing of several reels of football games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
&n@Ma7yuvr% ESTABLISHED 1883
ESTABLISHED 1883

Every Women Looks Forward To Thot Day She Con Point With Pride Of Possession To Her "Stetson" Hot-Thot Day Is To- doy-Prices Reduced To $3.75 And $6.75 = Formerly Up To $8.75.
 It's the doy of days for the fem mine world which appreciates the style leadership, as we'll the style distinction of e "Stetson" hot.
 Quality ideoIs make solid and lasting the foundation, for "Stet- son" style conceptions carried out by ortistie designers, aided and obetted by an artistry steeped in the lore and tradition of this fo- nous house of fine feIts.
 There's srondeur in "Stetson" quoIity-there's glamour in the sky and sunset hues to brighten drob winter days and glorify the glorious furs and wooIens of the winter season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
NewlyF yFormedBattery
 Units To Place 18OOf
 'City's Own In Service
Four Local Draft Boards Sending Quota of 35-Sev- eral Volunteers Included in Group Under Orders to
 Report Monday for Official Induction

More than 200 Waterbury young men, answering the call to the na- tion'S colors in a time of interna- tional emergency, will leave their home city Monday and Tuesday to begin a years military training at army camps.
 Leaving Monday morning at 8:20 from the city hall will be 35 selec- tive service inductees, almost half of them volunteers. They will go by bus to Hartford for physical ex- aminations by army doctors, then to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11

given for wartime service only. The Harrington award is the chief topic of conversation wherever soldiers gather, and they gather almost everywhere these days. Criticism of the Harrington award is as near universal as censorship admits.