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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01
BANTAM YACHT | RACES FRIDAY
Bob Meyer and Fred LOeh- mann Hope to Repeat
 Victories

The Bantam Yacht Club is com. pleting arrangements for the open- ing Of its season. The first race Is to. be held July 9th at 800 ?. m. Commodore John T. Coe has issued notice that the organization meet ing will be held at Deer Island Gate House, and the entertainment coEn- mittee is planning for an attendance of over one hundred yachting en- thusiasts, many of them from Wa terbury and vicinity.
 Considerable interest has been aroused among the members and several ffienly wagers have been made on whether Bob Meyer and Fred Loehmann, IT., perennial win- ners in their classes, win be able to repeat this year.
 The onlcers of the club are: Com modore, John T. Coe; vice co1nmo- dore, Thomas Hines; secretary, Mi- chael Herman; treasurer, Floyd Pierce.
 Entertainment committee: Chair man, Robert Meyer: E. Spaunburg, Mrs. H. Kreuter, Michael Herman. Betsy Power, John Kreute9, Betty Murden, William Morrison.
 Social committee: Chairman, Mrs. H. Kreuter; Mrs. Murden, Mrs. Earl Coe, Mrs. w. A. Kirby.
 Membership committee: Chair. man, Lynn Richardson; Betty Mur. den, Harvey Spaunburg, Jr.
 Publicity committee: Chairman, Carl Hassel; Fred Loefmann, Jr.
 Equipment committee: Chairman, Robert R. Meyer, ST.; Fred Loeh- mann, ST., Frank Rice.
 Race committee: Chairman, Fred Loehmann, ST.; Messrs. Power, AL becker, Kreuter, Caskey and Curry.
 Admission committee: Chairman, Mir. Murden; Warren Dellenbaugh and Ted Nabstedte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01
Rey. y.F. po1lmeM,

MeEs Ssks u0mMehy 6 @ singular blessing that in our confused world this number should leave the pleas ureg and a1ntlsemerts so readily available to our young people, and choose to follow their Master along the narrow, stony path flecked with the blood of the bleeding feet of the Saviour who trod before them.
 CONVENT" AND
 MOTHER ELENITA
 Last week 1t was my privilege to the sisters on the morning on which the postulants, one of them from St. Thomas, received their holy habits. Convent" is the mother house of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth at Convent, New Jer- sey. Midway between Madison and McrristOwn, the 46O acres of Con- vent" are home to almost 2500 Sis- ters working for God in schools and hospitals in many parts of the eastern United States, China and the West Indies. There, with their naotherhouse, novitiate, normal school. villa for the infir1n Sisters, academy and College of St. Eliza beth, . thriving community lives only to give glory and service to Almighty God.
 Well known to Waterbury are "the Sisters of Charity of Convent Sta- tion." Well known to Waterbury, tod, and remembered with affection, is the great soul who today is the 1 Reverend Mother of these many sisters, Mother Mary Elenita. Al- most s years of her life were giv- en to Waterbury at St. Mary's school and for six more she served as Sister Superior at St. Thomas convent. Today a gracious, kind and motl1erly Superior she guides this great community and both by council and example brings her Sis ters closer to God. With a great interest and affection for water bury, she still remembers the many Watagburians who were "one of our boys" or "one of our girls" during her many years of service here.
 OUR TIRELESS SISTERS
 ~ n 4A4SoOIy O4 hk11cI1CAII NdtIlOl1E schools would have to be written not in great names or masterful bookg but rather in terms of the generosity and unselfish labors of our elreless Sisters. Year after year when June comes, our Catholic par- ents marvel at the wonders they have wrought in their children; the knowledge they have imparted, the refinement they have effected, the insight into religion and the devo- ti0n to prayer and the sacraments which they have fostered.
 June to the children means vaca- ton. June to most of the Sisters sn cans another classroom with themselves as pupils and others as teachers. When school closes with examinations and graduation (and a good deal of janitor service thrown ln), the Sisters rush off to what may be the closest to a vaca- ton of their summer, an eight day retreat with its strenuous program of meditations, spiritual readings, silence and modification. As a re- MSiOus Sister must strive for great CT perfection in her spiritual life and as teacher she must strive for greater perfection in her in- tellectual life. So with retreat over they are off again, this time to some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01

feet and two mass jumps from 750 feet.
 Only after this strenuous, but far from tedious training has been con- pleted, and the qualification jumps accomplished, may the young para chutiSts wear 'sThe Silver Badge of Courage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01

Under tlse mu0gsgM& &f me n1~ IsW. e,ate x.aI3oF GcnI1s'cner C1Er neiils q. UanahsE oKplained kod1F. the whiting period required before beneflks start is being reduced from tWo weeks to one Wssk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01
The Democrats Service Bulletin
 DO YOU KNOW ONE?

Would know Stan you uniform? Lieutenant Colonel could insignia they wear which Is which?
 Would know the Chemical Warfare Service from . member of the Tank Corps?
 Do know anything about stripes stripes sleeve marks speciality marks?
 Can tell Navy Is Branch from in the Messman's
 Can tell petty ocer in the Navy Guard3
 of the Marine Corps he is serving in?
 Do you know the pay of Admiral? . COntr0lman does .
 Do you know what insignia the service wears? "
 Welits time everything mn brauches of au the Armed Forces of the United States.
 And there's booklet the subject that inside coat pocket that TELLS ALL It pFofuey It VIII give complete picture every branch grade rank pay duses etc. In the U Navy Marine Guardshe four Armed Services that important perhaps in U. s. History.
 Send coupon below for your copy:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01

carne oHecflvs 1sKn2 S9.h end which substantially increases the hlnefits to be paid unemployed workers, there will be hiatus of enc week following the effective date during which no benefits VIII be paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01

h ave entered the convent, one of our young men has be- come . brother and another has entered the seminary. This c x traordinary
 outpouring of grace Is a blessing f o F which we are
 most thankful to Almig ht y God. Indeed 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01

then seemed to look far away. A warm and misty look came into her eyes, a look that seemed to be gath
 ering the strands of ties broken long ago. Then she answered very slow ly, Father, that was my home"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01

Wood for walking sticks and um- brellas is grown like oats or corn. Forests of small sapling trees are planted and grow to the required size in about four years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01
NO BENEFITS FOR
 WEEK OF JUNE g

Hartford, July 1-Because of the transition to the new unemploy- ment compensation law which be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-01
Catholic Thought And Opinion
By REV. JOSEPH E. DONNELLY

During the pastysar Saint Thon- ns parish has been remarkably blessed by God with religious voca-
 ons. Four of our young ladies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
Smith MayBe Giuen
 Federal Judgeship

easily have been the one suggest ed for the appointment.
 The judgeship has been vacant since the resignation of the late Judge Edwin $. Thomas several years ago. Congressman Smith was originally believed slated for the appointment with Senator Francis T. Maloney believed mak- ing efforts in his behalf. Opp0si- ton of National Committeeman David E. TitzGerald Is generally believed to have held up an early appointment, MT. FitzGerald seek ing the naming of his own son, John c. FitzGerald.
 The names of ex-judge Edward J. Finn and State Senator Mich ael V. Blansfield have also been mentioned in connection with the appointment and only recently, the Democrat learned, MT. Blans- field was investigated by the De- partment of Justice, a customary procedure i'm all cases where there is an appointment pending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
Market Proves Active
 At Start Of Trading
Rails Showed Strength-Santa Fe Rose to New High;
 SteeIs Were Steady-Leading Motors Declined
Edison eased.

solidated Edison eased.
 Santa F'e rose to Q new high at 25 Ia up 1-2. Other rails making new highs included Atlantic Coast Line, Gulf Mobile & Ohio issues and the Pere Marquette preferreds. Nor- folk & Western rose 3 points tq PIP. New York Central, Greak Northern preferred, Southern Pa- cific. Southern Railway issues and Chesapeak & Ohio were fraction ally higher.
 Steels held steady to firm. Lead. ing motors had minor declines. Oils, mercantiles and coppers were steady.
 Cotton Futures
 New York, March 26.-CUP)-- Cotton futures established gains ranging to 35 cents bale today on buying for Southern and Japanese accounts.
 Around noon prices were 3 to 2 points higher. Opening quotations were point lower to 2 points higher.
 Brokers with Japanese connections were heaviest buyers in forenoon trading with additional demand coming from southern houses. At the extreme advance there was 8 moderate expansion uf selling by spot interests with additional hedge pressure.
 Wool Market
 Boston, March 26.-(UP)-There was very little business in spot do- nestle wool in Boston, the U. s. agriculture department reported to- day. Demand for the finer grades of spot secured wools continued good.
 Sales of Australian 64-7Os good top-making wools were reported ct $1.02 to $1.06 secured basis includ- ing the duty. Super warp 64-70's Australian wools brought mostly $1.06 to $109 secured basis. South American 74s were quoted mostly at 98 cents to $103 secured basis duty, paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
Polish Priest
 Accepts Purse

Southington, March 26-Rev. Felix P. Werpechowski of Union City, who will report Saturday at Camp Blanding, Fla, as a chaplain, celebrated the clos- ing services of the 40 Hours De- vOtion at Immaculate Concep- ton Church here Tuesday night. Following the service, Father Werpech0wski was guest of the pastor, Rev. Alexander Tanski, at a luncheon In the rectory. Thirty Polish priests attended and a purse of money was presented him by Rev. John Ceppa of Meriden in be- half of those atetnding. Assist ing Father Werpechowski at the service were Rev. Theo- philus Fiedorczyk of New Bri- tain and Rev. Walter Sieracki of Waterbury. Wather Werpe- ch0wski is the first Polish priest from Connecticut to enter the army. The celebration was ar- ranged by Rev. John M. Ballast of Waterbury, formerly of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
SEVENTEEN YOUNG
 DOCTORS PASSED

Meriden, conn, March 26-(UP) The Connecticut Medical examin- ing board today announced IT can- didates for doctors licenses have passed their examinations. They are:
 Morgan Y. Swirsky, Norman Lan- decker, Stephania Roth, Gerald Krosnick, New Haven; Hans Sch- wartz, John Moriarty, Sidney Drob- nes, Thomas Thale, Norwich; Erich Goldmeier, New London; Charles Verstandig, Fairfield; David Bates, Woodstock, Rudolf Colmers, Stam- ford; William G. Ames, Charles Pet rillo, Meriden; Samuel Sheiman Brooklyn, N. r.; Vladimir Gurewich, New York City; and James Fergu- son, Orange, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
DOCTOR DENIES
 MEASLES RUMOR
Health Officer Luther Tar bell Lifts WhOoping
 Cough Quarantines

Beacon Falls, March 26-Quaran- tines on all cases of whooping cough here has been lifted now, Dr. Luther Tarbell, health officer, re- ports. There were several such cases here, but Dr. Tarbell emphatic ally denied a rumor that there were several cases of measles here.
 No cases of measles hay been re- ported to him, he said.
 A number of members of the local, American Legion, including Com mander Luther A. Tarbell, will at tend banquet tonight at the Hotel Bond in Hartford in honor of National Commander Milo Warner.
 The national commander will pre- sent the local post with 8 copy of American Armies and Battle Fields of Europe" as an award for filling its quota in the membership drive. The local group will make the trip in private cars.
 Rev. Jerome Cook, pastor of St. Michael's church, will deliver the sermon at the Lenten service at the church tonight at 7:30.
 Privates Francis Dorion and Har- old Hill, both of whom are stationed at Fort Devens, Aver, Mass, visited here over the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26

ana equipped. lJS DIE JOD, eSpt- cially with almost half of the ap- plicants being rejected after be- ing interviewed, tested and inves- tigated.
 Some plants depend on skilled interviewers to choose new em- ployes. A few give tests.
 The Lockheed company turns a sort of psychological X-ray on each applicant, and the picture that results is complicated chart or character profile which shows hidden flaws. Thus, just as the actual x ray department will quickly condemn looking casting found to have weak spot inside, so the personnel experts will turn away a skilled crafts man whose tests reveal dangerous streaks in character
 TIME PROVED THE
 TESTS EFFICIENCY
 The system seems to work. A few years ago when the head pSychome- trician, Robert Storment, first tried to convince the company that his PAONCouAC Wdo ACAA0DAC, AAS bS6hli keeping case histories on all the people who were hired against the testing departments recommends tionS. In almost every instance the faults shown in the original char acter profile were startling borne out in later discharge records. There were drunkards, trouble neurotics, man with suicidal ten dencies and another with criminal characteristics. Of the latter two, the first killed himself and the sec ond turned out to be an ex-convict wanted in the Middle West for kid naping and robbery.
 These days, the company is glad to have Storment and his staff around to spot possible saboteurs. ''rhe men we hire are shown by the tests to be we'll adjusted - mentally sound and temperament ally stable" the scientist explained. ''Motivations that would lead a man to subversive activities are not likely to be found in Q well-adjust-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
Air Industry Rooms, But Jobs In It Are NoPush-O Overs; Half of Applicants Flop

CTS. The rest are given the Otis test for intelligence and the Humm- Wadsworth temperament test. The latter is large number of shrewd- ly phrased questions to be answered yes or no. Then there are block tests done against time. One is the plac- ing and turning of wooden discs in holes in board, and 1t guages dex- terity. The other is the putting to- gether of nine pieces of wood sawed in bewildering squiggles, to form cube. This measures a subjects sense of spacial relationships, which is important in fitting airplanes to- gether.
 Wage averages in the indus try are low, one official said, be- cause of the large numbers of ap- prentice traineeS who start at $20.40 a week. Average earnings are shade under 80 cents an hour, the average weekly paycheck Q little over $35. On the other hand, in creaseS are frequent and manage ments, anxious to develop almost unlimited talent for the super visory and higher skilled jobs, are urging their men into night schools. More than 5000 Douglas employees go three nights a week to classes taught by engineers and veteran foremen. Lockheed and Vega have about twice as many in special trade extension courses in the Burbank schools. Besides these, several thou sand men not now working in air. craft production are jamming trade, college and high school claSsrooms, tuition-free, so that they'll be ready to work when completely new fac tories are opened.
 LOS ANGELES AREA
 HOUSING PROBLEM
 Without any progress so far, air plane companies have been trying to persuade the Federal Housing Au- thority to build lwo-rent accommo- dations near the plants.
 Tn a search for reasonably priced lodgings, workers now are scattered as much as 20 miles over the huge area of greater Los Angeles. Jalopy transportation is cooperative.
 Each day Cor nighD on his way to work, an aircrafter who owns q car will drive over a regular route and pick up three or four cost-sharlng pals along the way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
HUMPHREYS GOES :
 TO COUNTY JAIL

Naugatuck, March 26 -- Raymond Humphries, 37, of 27 Johnson street, Waterbury, was found guilty on a charge of non-support of three mi nor children in borough court to- day and was sentenced to six months in New Haven county jail
 Humphries was arrested March IA and his case had been continued for two weeks, but 1t was agreed he would make payment to his wife and he did not do so. He claimed in court today he was Suf- fering from pleurisy, but admitted he was not treated by a doctor Judge Thomas Neary presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
PAUL TOURANGEAU
 SMOKER CHAIRMAN

Naugatuck, March 26-Plans for a smoker and spring dance were out lined at a recent meeting of Club IT. The club will entertain the Coco Cola salesmen March % with competition in ping pong, cards and dart baseball.
 Arrangements for the smoker, April 19, are under the direction of Paul Tourangeau and the following committee: Harry Sabia, Matt Jan- kowski, George Hansleit, John DiIn- ling, Charles Johnson, Anthony Mariana, William Case, Paul Smey, Joseph Tourangeau, Furman Dins- more, William Fleming and Robert Wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
SYROTCHEN BACK
 AT REFORMAT0RY
South Main Youth Violates Parole-Caught in Car
 Lot in Waterville

Michael Syrotchen, 20, of 413 South Main street, was returned to the Cheshire reformatory yesterday for violating his parole after being arrested earlier in the day by Motor Patrolman Joseph Tierney.
 Officer Tierney said Syrotchen was arrested while he was tampering with cars in a used car lot on Thomaston avenue, near Homer street, when the officer noticed @ car with lights on and the motor running in front of the car lot. The officer said he. drove his cruising car into the main entrance and blocked the escape of the man, and found Syrotchen crouched behind several cars in the rear of the lot.
 Syrotchen was released on parole five months ago from the reforma- tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26

Poli Theater. This is purely ben- eft performance, with all proceeds being donated to the Greek Relief Fund.
 Tickets for the show are now on sale at the box office of every theater in the city. Admission is 50 cents for all seats, and the tax is exempt. Buy your tickets today and do your bit to make this affair the grand success 1t deserves to be.
 More than 5000 theaters through out the country are cooperating in his drive in which the amusement industry has been asked to do their part. The Greeks love liberty so much they're willing to die for 1t. The least we of this thrice blessed country can do is to help the women and children of these gallant de- lenders of democracy. We have nothing to lose if they gain. We have nothing to gain if they lose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
Dental Rejections
 Still Major Cause
State Approaching Record Low in Draftees Turned DOwn-Three Local Boys Accepted Yesterday

Connecticut is rapidly approach ing c record low in the number of draftees rejected by the army in- duction board. As more experience is had in the operation of the draft the physicians on the local boards and the induction board, all of whom have been furnished by The Connecticut State Medical society, are getting closer together in their results.
 Figures recently released by the state selective service headquarters show that of the 4,832 men examin- ed by local boards and sent to the army induction board in Hartford as fit for military service, 393 have been rejected or slightly more than per cent have been rejected for physical defects and 59 have been found not acceptable for other req sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26

On Saturday night, all Waterbury will have an opportunity at mid- night to pay tribute to the fighting courage of the Greek army and to manifest its sympathy for their families. The occasion is in the form of gigantic stage and screen show being presented at the Loew Poli Theater. The screen show will boast Q sneak preview of new, exciting Hollywood hit, and a stupendous stage show featuring leading stars of stage, screen and radio, all doing their bit to make this event a huge success.
 A general committee of we'll known citizens are handling all the arrangements for this gala affair, heading the committee are Miss Julia Smith, manager of Warner Bros. State Theater, and Edward Fitzpatrick, manager of the Loew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
Liberty Ends

A five days period of liberty was abruptly terminated last eve- ming for David Lavigne, alias Levine, 46, of Waterbury, who es- capped from the New Haven county jail Friday while working in the prison yard. A Hartford patrol man recognized him and took him into custody.
 He was turned over today by the Hartford police to Deputy Sheriff James F. Brady and Guard Joseph F. Murray from the county jail.
 Lavigne, who is 8 trusty at the jail, was sentenced to 60 days for drunkenness and vagrancy by the Waterbury city court on February g and would have been released on April 3. He now faces addi- tional charges of escaping from jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
BRITISH DESERT
 SPOT IN LIBYA

Cairo, March 26.-(UP)-An en- emy detachment occupied Fl Agheila, on the border of Tripoli- tania and Cyrenaica in Libya, on Monday, British middle east head quarters said today.
 A Britis hpatrol which had been based on Fl Agheila, 175 miles south and west of Benghaiza, had been withdrawn before the enemy occu- patton a communique said.
 Uniformed quarters in Berlin yes- terday said that German ar- mored forces had occupied Fl Ag- heila and British military quarters in London said today that the re- sort was mot unlikely"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
Files Appeal

An appeal was filed by Anthony Matsavage of Waterbury, prOprie- tor of a restaurant at II South Leonard Street, in superior court yesterday from the action of the liquor control commission i'm re- volking his restaurant beer per- init. The permit which was issued last April 15 was revoked on Feb. 8 on a charge that the permittee was keeping liquor with intent to sell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
Signal Fails

A railroad signal device which failed to signal the approach of a train is the basis for the $10,000 civil action damage suit Emile Viel of Waterbury instituted yes- terday in Superior Court against trustees of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Com pany.
 Because the signal devise failed to warn him, states the plaintiffs complain, his truck trailer was struck by the train, and he suffer- ed severe injuries. No warning signal was in evidence, he charges. The railroad is accused of reglig- ence in failing to take proper pre- cautions for the safety of the pulp lie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26

According to information from washington today the name recom- mended to President Franklin D. Roosevelt by Attorney General Robert H. Jackson for federal judge in Connecticut was that of Congressman J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury.
 The Democrat last week report ed that Attorney General Jack son had submitted one name to the President just as the latter was preparing to embark on a fishing trip and also mentioned that there were three Waterbury names anyone of which might
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-26
World Peace

Plans for a negotiated peace after the present world war was the program for discussion at the Waterbury Council for Peace meeting last night at the Central Y M. c. A. Miss Elizabeth Kane presided.
 Among the speakers was Chase Kimball,. advocate of world or ganization which would guarantee lasting world peace. He suggested 8 series of study groups to con- slider the problems for post war organization. Miss Margery Farley and MT. Kimball were named to direct this activity.