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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Mass Meeting Guests
 Chosen By Committee
Mayor ScuIly, Sen. Blaneld Judge Conway to Speak;
 Sylvester Post Committee to Meet Sunday
BROOKLYN NEWS

A large attendance Is expected at the mass meeting which takes place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the 48 Green street clubhouse for the purpose of giving aid to Lithuanian refugees. Attorney F. J. Bogocius, of Boston, president of the Lithuanian Alliance of America, and Joseph Tysliava, of Brooklyn, N. r.. a well known poet and the editor of the Lithuanian weekly newspaper, "Vi- enybe", will be guest speakers. John Tareila will be master of ceremonies.
 Mayor Vincent r. Scully, Attorney Michael J. Blansfield, and Judge 'Theobald E. Conway will be special guests at the meeting, which Is be- ing sponsored by the Lithuanian 1n- dependent Political Club, the Lith- uanian Alliance of America.
 The program vii Include musi- cal selections by the well known Makarawich sisters on their Ha- waiian guitars, and by the Jaunuoliu chorus of Hartford which is directed by Mary Menkelunas of New Britain Readings will be given by Stella Bar risaS, Prane Matulunas, and Bea' trice Dumsa, who are students at the Lithuanian night classes oi Duggan school.
 Members of the committee whc planned the meeting are John Tar ella, chairman, John Zemantauskas V. Dumsa, Thomas Matas, Anthony Orintas, K. RamanauskaS, Peter Krugelis, Dr. Matthew, J. Colney Charles strickulis, and Bronis Mar salka.
 Rev. Joseph Bogusas, formerly oi Lithuania, and who is now study ing for an advanced degree at Fordham University, will be guest speaker at the Communion break fast of the St. Joseph's choir and the Knights of Lithuania tomor- row morning at St. Joseph's church which the group will attend.
 A special program dedicated to St. Kasimer, the patron saint oi Lithuania, will be given at the Mass by the choir. Two songs which were composed by Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, director of the choir, will be on the program. They are "St Kasimer" and Hymn to St. Joseph
 Choir members in charge of the breakfast are Al Jarus, Constance Jegela, Marion Krunglevich, Joan Lusas, Edmund Jenusaitis, Dorma Gudlskas, Josephine Muraska, and Michaelina Jurkewicz.
 The K. of L. committee mem- bers are Adele Stadalis, Tony Moe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
WORKERS SOUGHT
 TO AID RED CROSS
Volunteers Needed to COm= plete Surgical Dressing
 Program

Beginning Monday, March tenth the Red Cross headquarters at SC Prospect street will be open to the public in the evening on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:3C to g in order that those desiring tc make U. S. army surgical dressings in the evening may have an oppor- tunity to do so.
 The instructors in charge are as follows: Monday evenings, Miss Teresa Bradley, chairman. Miss An- gelina Rosanelli, Mrs. Agnes Davis and Miss Rose Stango; Tuesday eve- nings, Mrs. Joseph Guilfoile, chair man, Miss Mary Valukas, Mrs. Helen Law and Miss Dorothy Guilfoile; Wednesday evenings, Mrs. George Brown, chairman, Mrs. J. J. Sur prenant, Mrs. Thomas s. Smith and Miss Florence Turnbull.
 Also, in addition to beng open every week in the morning, after noon, and evening through Thurs day morning, from now on the headquarters will also be open Thursday afternons and Friday mornings. Those in charge for these sessions are as follows: Thursday afternoons, Mrs. E. F. Sullivan, Mrs Richard Jesup, and Mrs. Forrest Purinton; Friday mornings, Mrs Kenneth H. Bristol, Mrs. Rowland Chase, Mrs. Martha Holcomb and Mrs. Samuel Spalding.
 The hours for each session are as follows: Mornings, 10 to 1l:30 Mon- day through Friday; afternoons 3 to 4:3O Monday through Thurs day; evenings, 730 to 9 Monday through Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
RABBI SHEINKOPF
 IN 9TH LECTURE

The eighth in a series of Satur- day evening lectures given by Rab- bi Moses D. Sheinkopf of Beth-Is- rael Synagogue will be delivered this evening at 9 D. m. at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute Hall. V
 Rabbi Sheinkopf will lecture on the portion of the bible designated for this week. Interpreting through Tadmudic Midrashic Commentaries.
 Morris Siller, chairman of the lec- ture series. will introduce the speak CT. Following the discussion an open forum period will be held by the Rabbi and his audience.
 Harry Strogatz will lead the con- gregation in song, and refreshments will be served by members of the Beth-Israel sisterhood, who are sponsors of the lectures.
 The public is invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08


 tusevice, and Mrs. Gabriel Wiggins
 Charles Matusevice is commander of the Post; Mrs. Gabriel Wiggins is president of the Auxiliary.
 Mrs Magdelen Karinauskas, of Alder street, will be hostess at a card party which vii ltake place at her home tomorrow afternoon for the benefit of the Lithuanian weekly newspaper, America, published in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Members of the Lithuanian Ro- man Catholic Alliance, Lodges II and 9l will hold meetings tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the old St. Joseph's school. A report is ex- pected on the dance recently given by Lodge 9l.
 A mission for women of St, Joseph's church will start Monday, March 10. It will be conducted by the Marion fathers. The mems mis- sion will start on March IT, and the children's on March "A.
 Anastasia Petrosky of 545 High land avenue is spending this week. end in Worcester, Mass, with MT, and Mrs. Anthony Paulukonis. While there. Miss Petrosky will act as godmother to the first born son of the PaulukoniS'. Mir. Paulukonis is an instructor at the Worcester high school, and his wife, who is well known here in Waterbury, is a registered nurse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
AUTO INSPECTION
 TESTS OPEN ANEW
Red and White Windshield Stickers to Be Given
 Starting Monday

Motor vehicle inspection will start Monday at the Thomaston avenue testing lane, Clarence F. Roberts, supervisor, announced today. It will be the first check on cars this year, New equipment has been installed since the last inspection. He said the lane now has new brake test ing device and headlight checker, and these will be in use for the first cars examined.
 The lane will remain open from 8 a. m. to 5 D. m. daily, MT. Roberts said. The work on the long shed is finished and the inspection lane IS now an inclosed building. 1nspec- tions can be held now on days when weather conditions are unfavorable, which in the past has forced the lane to suspend operations.
 A crew of nine men will be on duty at the lane and prompt and courteous service to motorists will be given.
 Many cars were. rejected because of headlights and a majority Of these could have been corrected by slight adjustment. MT. Roberts ex- plained. in discussing previous pe- riods of inspections. Another cause for rejections were commercial ve- hicles which did not have the full legend on the right side of the ve- hicle. This legend is required by law, the supervisor pointed out, which gives the carrying capacity light and gross weights, pointed in paint or enamel.
 Cars will be given a thorough registration and motor numbers examined. Operators will be asked to display licenses. Windshield stickers this period will be white with rcd lettering on them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

Speaking before the commission and in radio broadcasts over Sta- tions WATR and VERY last night, Mayor Vincent A. Scully declared that the financing plan offered by the city was the best possible meth- cd. The start of payment of princi- pal would be deferred until the amount paid annually by the city for debt reduction has been greatly reduced, he said. In his radio talks, Mayor Scully also spoke in favor of the proposed $l00,000 trade school bond issue, and invited his listen- CTS to attend hearings on both bond bills before the finance committee of the General Assembly at Hart- ford Wednesday afternoon.
 The water supply commission adopted a motion by Commissioner James A. Phalen approving the city's plans for improving the water supply by constructing third dam at Morris and building new pipe line to the city from the Shepaug.
 After lengthy discussion, the commission decided to take no stard SAA bA'S eSASAASN pNyibSAlb lJAaAAs SOAAA~ missioner Phelan said there might be objection on the part of some members of the commission to th!s feature. Commissioner Charles Schmidt said that the deferred pay- ment feature would be the only rea- son for opposition.
 The need for the Improvements to the water system was outlined to the commissoin by the mayor, City Engineer Charles A. Root and Con- troller Thomas M. Conlon.
 Speaking on the radio Mayor Scully said that the deferred pay ment plan would mean avoiding the placing of too heavy a burden on taxpayers at the present time. By delaying the start of payments for 12 years, he contended, the city would have an opportunity to cut it's debt in half and then be able to start paying off the water bonds without unduly burdening the tax payers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
PROTESTS VOICED ON SENATE DELAY
Immediate Action Demand ed on Lease=Lend Bill;
 Hectic Meeting Held

Resolutions asking for immediate adoption of the LeaSe-Lend Bill without amendments, aimed to cripple the bill now pending with Congress, were adopted at protest mass meeting of 250 people last night at the YM.C.A.
 Three speakers, including Chase Kimball veteran debator who pre- sided and answered most of the hecklers who protested the pro testors", rehearsed the history of the bill, the situation abroad, and the fears that the Nazis will eventu- ally take the United States when and If Great Britain falls.
 It was a field day for everyone. Interest in the protests, for and against, waxed hot as boos and cheers greeted the name of Senator Wheeler, but in general the meet ing was orderly.
 Tn final resolution adopted de- manded that the LeaSe-Lend Bill be brought to an immediate vote, protesting the Senate delay. It reads as follows:
 We protest that nothing new is being said in the Senate speeches. and the consequent de- lay, encourage the dictators and discourage the democracies." The resolution was signed by Walter l.. Angle, Elizabeth Curtis, Harry H. HeminWay, Chase K!mball, Herbert s. Smith and Lucia D. Warner, as a committee.
 Scores of telegrams were forth with sent to members of Congress.
 The three speakers, excluding MT. Kimball, whose replies to the pro- testors" really constituted a speech in itself, were Harold c. Bailey, banker, and Miss Marion Eldridge of France. Walter Angle also spoke briefly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
COORDINATION IN
 PARALYSIS WORK
Various Local Agencies Discuss Plans to Avoid
 Duplication of Effort

Efforts to coordinate the work of local organizations interested in in- fantile paralysis sufferers were launched in Waterbury yesterday with a meeting of representatives of number of them with City Health Officer Dr. E. J, Godfrey.
 Service clubs, such as the Lions and Kiwanis Clubs, do tremendous amount of work every year in pro viding proper care and treatment for persons who have been victims of infantile paralysis. The Chase Dispensary also does notable work in this respect. All were represented at yesterdays joint meeting.
 Among those attending the ses- sion in addition to Dr. Godfrey were pr. John M. Freiheit, repre- senting the Lions Club; Levi Wilcox and G. Horace Baldwin, the Kiwanis Club; and Miss Jeannie Heppel and Miss Barbara Van Megroot, repre- senting the Chase Dispensary.
 An effort to eliminate any dupli- cation of effort by these organiza- tions or individuals will be the par ticular aim as a result of Fridays conference. Available records are tc be used by the several active agen- cies to prevent any criss-crossing of efforts in individual cases or in such follow-up work as may be necessary
 Dr. Godfrey presented to those at the meeting a survey that he made of existing Health Department rec ords, going back as far as 1880, on infantile paralysis cases reported. So far as possible this survey is be- lieved fairly inclusive. It shows not only the number of paralysis suffer- CTS in the local area, but the man. ner of treatment given and what treatment is still required.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

The scheduled military parade of the Second Battalion, 102d infan- try this afternoon at 2:i5 has been postponed indefinitely due to Wa terbury's worst snowstorm this year.
 Plans to hold the parade some time next week, possibly Weakness day, are now in progress. It is the nope of Captain William w. Deadly 70 give the citizens of Waterbury Ln opportunity to see the boys be- Ore they depart for Camp Bland- 1g, Florida, next Thursday, March l3.
 Captain William W. Deadly, act ng commander of the battalion who will lead the parade, stated to- day that his men are in the finest possible condition, adding that for group of young men with only two weeks of actual training, they have accomplished remarkable re- suits, and are deserving of great deal of credit.
 "All Waterbury" said he fought to turn out to pay their respects ir this the last opportunity they will have to see the boys. Every boy de- serves @ handshake and words of farewell, If only to show that their enthusiastic and cooperative efforts are appreciated. After all, we think they will be gone for only one year but there is no one who can say what the future holds"
 This is the first time the men parade before the public, and 1t is a fitting tribute to their hard un- tiring efforts to say that they are as well prepared as any group of soldiers having six months train- ing"
 Ut would be a fine gesture to the boys If everyone turned out to give them 0 nice farewell. They deserve it."
 Tomorrow morning all units will attend Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated by Lieut., Richard J. Scully, reg mental chaplain. Upon return to the armory, a second service for those of the Protestant faith will be conducted by Capt. William R Nichols, also regimental chaplain
 At this time, Mayor Scully and other officials will deliver addresses to the boys, and radio station WATR will broadcast the mayors message,
 The advance drteh of 72 men and officers of the second battalion for Camp Elanaing, r orida at 2:05 last night.
 The remainder of the local con- tingant, some 400 men and officers will leave for the Florida camp on March i3, at 7:55 D. m. This new time schedule was announced today
 The National Guard Welfare Fund totals $i7i, consisting of con- tributions from associations and individuals, 1t was reported last night by the treasurer of the fund Harley W. Tripp.
 All contributions are to be used to replenish the company fund of the various Waterbury units of the national guards, scheduled to leave for Camp Blanding, Florida, the 18th of March.
 Maj. John M. Burrall, general chairman of the fund, said yester- day that the drive was slow in starting, but every mall Is bringing additional checks. Said he "These boys are departing before the end of the week, 50 let's show them Waterbury is proud of the national guardsmen by contributing gener- ously to this fund, designed to bet- ter their welfare at camp"
 Francis W, Orencole, president of the Veterans Council, announced a meeting of Disabled American Vet erans, Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
kus, Stanley Kidula, Al vernauskas, Peter Alexander, and Anne Mendle.

kus, Stanley Kidula, Al Vernauskas, Peter Alexander, and Anne Mendle.
 Members of the Mount Carmel Children of Mary Society will re- ceive Communion in a body at the 8:30 o'clock Mass tomorrow morn ing at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. The group will meet after the Mass.
 Members of the Holy Name So- ciety of St. Joseph's church will re- ceive Communion in a body at the 9 o'clock Mass tomorrow.
 The committee in charge of the Sylvester Stokes Post, No. 6, and Auxiliary banquet will meet to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Legion Hall on Bank street. A meeting for all members of the Post and Auxiliary will be held fol- lowing the committee meeting. The organizations sixth annual banquet will be held on Saturday, March G at Nemunas Hall. 48 Green street The committee in charge includes Charles Matusevice, Mrs. Margaret Bebrans, James Stakes, MT. ane Mrs. John Bruzas, Mrs. Mamie Ma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
CITY'S MONTHLY
 FINANCE REPORT

The city's income during Febru- ary was $24O, ,645 38, almost double that of January. according to a monthly report by City Treasurer Serge A. Belanger. The money was received principally in old age as- sistance taxes and payments on back taxes.
 Expenditures during the month were $433.0 900. as compared with $796, 900 in the previous month. The drop resulted from a decrease in payments of bond principal and in- terest.
 The city's balance February "o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
PHYSICAL CULTURE LEADERS MEETING

A meeting Of the Connecticut As- sociation of Physical Culture and Massage will be held Sunday after- noon at 3 o'clock at the Elton Hotel. George J. Banfe of Waterbury, sup ervisor of arrangements, stated that anyone interested in Physical Cul- ture and Massage, Is urged to att tend the meeting, MT. Glotz of New York City will be one of the guest speakers. His subject will be on the massage and will prove vitally in- teresting to those interested.
 Other speakers who are scheduled on the program are: President Lo- rian Martin of Torrington and Vice. President John Parker of Bridge- port,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

enough to seriously effect wage scale and living costs in this usually tight little State.
 The writer talked to a Cana dian, a Vermonter, & lad from
 Georgia, a miner from Wilkes Barre, and a chunky wOOdchop- per from North Conway, New Hampshire today. All were em- ployed. All were getting more gravy in the weekly pay envelope than ever before. None of them expressed any admiration for Connecticut other than the fact that wages here are good"
 The lad from Daxie Said "They could put all the manufacturing in the whole State of Georgia un- der this roof and have room to hold a tiptop camp meeting to boot" We asked the boy what he had done at home and he replied, "Farmin', mostly. Cotton, corn, melons. But I worked in a store when I cum nawth, til l could wangle a job here."
 Now this Georgia boy operates 8 simple machine that requires no fine mechanical skill. He could handle a pair of mules at the end of . jerk -line better. Some employment manager pick ed him out of lineup where there were many native Con necticut workers seeking employ ment. The Georgia boy makes about $50 a week and sometimes hits the bonus jackpot that puts him into the income tax grouping for just few days. He's sending money home. That money could get more action if 1t were handl- ed by a Connecticut workman.
 It's all to the mustard when in- dustry send outside 'ile State for men highly-skilled in some particular trade in which the local labor supply is inadequate, but We certainly should employ native common labor first, We know men who have stood in line for weeks. seeking a job of any sort. It isn't fair to them to im- port labor from faraway places. Charity, and good business, be- gins at home.
 The toughest news we've heard concerns MT. Gabriel K. Gill, res- ident of Pierce Hollow and genial gentleman to all-cOmers. MT. Gill went to post a letter and fell on the ice. His hip was frac- tured and they had to take him to hospital.
 MT, Gill lives in a beautiful little white house across the brook from the Doctor Smith Place. The trout fishing used to keep him busy through most of the summer. Come fall, you'd often see him in the fields with a rangy red setter. We don't be- lieve MT. Gill shot any birds but he got a world of fun out of trekking through the old berry patches, the golden rod, and the sweet fern.
 Gabe Gill was one of these quietly friendly folks. He never took on over high taxes or poor mail service or sky-scraping electric rates. He seldom mixed with the natives and yet he was friendly to them all. Sam Pierce always claimed he was a mighty pleasant fellow to have around, and Sam knows a lot about men. When the flood washed out the bridge tO Gills house. he replaced it with heavier construction that looks good for other hundred years. He didn't go looking for a WPA grant or assistance from the township. We need many more men of that type in South Brit ain; more filters and fewer lean- CTS.
 Now that the weather threat-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
STUDENT KEEPS FLOCK OF
 DUCKS

Durham, N. H.-CUP)-Mary had her little lamb but flock of 38 laying ducks accompany Brownlee Mckee to school. She enrolled for two-year agricultural course at the University of New Hampshire only after school officials agreed to house her ducks. She brought them from her Canaan home about 40 miles away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Commission In Favor
 Of Proposed Project
Approve Improvements in Water Supply Systenl-NO Action on Bond Issue-MayOr in Radio BrOadcasts

The additional water supply commission record today as favorng the city administrators plan for $2oOOoOo worth of improvements in the water supply system The commission voted approval of the plan yes terday but did not commit itself for against the admin istrstons plan to finance the project with bond issue which repayment principal would not start for 12 years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
A LOT OF WOOD

According to the measurements of engineers, the sherman big tree in Sequoia National Park, In Califor- mia, has an estimated volume of 600, ,120 board feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

ened to turn warm. there's a movement afoot to provide blan- ketS for Britain. Right here in this township, We know Of chil- dren who slept on a dirt floor two winters ago. with nobody uarrvinu ahOut 'H .''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

freight trains or the truck
 traffic? Maybe he is just like
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
NOSEY

Deer and other animals that are hunted have nOstrils extending around to the side. to aid them in catching warning scents from all directions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUS

Someday, the mystery of how the boomer knows of increased activity in a faraway section will be explained, but we know not how. Maybe he just watches the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Weather Permitting
 Public Demonstration
 ToBeHeld NextWeek
maculate Conception Church Services Also Arranged at State ArmOry

and the American Legion, to be held this morning at 10. Purpose of the meeting is to stimulate interest in the fund.
 Following is the list of contribu- tons to date. People desiring to add to the growing totals are asked to send contributions to Harley w Tripp, at the Colonial Trust Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

Reserve Ofncers' Assn. ......... $25 Percy Warner ................ 6 John M. Burrall .............. 5 Harley W. Tripp .............. s Anthony Schiavone ......... 1 J. E. o. ..,............... 10 T. E. Conway ................ 5 Notre Dame Alumni Assn. ..... 10 He,en Ives Driggs ............ 10 Edith M. Chase ............... 10 Corp. Coyle post, A. L. ....... 10 Fred W, Palomba .............. s Patrick Healey ................ 5 George J. Scott .............. 2 Scovill Foremen's Assn. ........ 10 Franco American Assn. .... 10 John P. Tobin ..,.4. ........ 5 Woman's Auxiliary, YDVA .... 5 Barlow Bros. ..........,........ 10 Thomas F. Moore .......... 6 Dr. William Finkelstein ..... 9 Metropolitan Life Ins. staff .... 18
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was $l .287 poo. which compares with balance of $i,480.00O on January o'