davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
C.-C. AUXILIARY
 PLANNING OUTING

Plans for a picnic to be held Sum- day, August 17th, at the Petro farm, 3O91 East Main street, were made last evening at a meeting of the women's auxiliary of the Caiatina e Connaziona1e society
 An all-day program has been ar ranged for the annual affair, in- cluding music, games and refresh ments.
 Clara Tolomeo is chairman of the committee, with Anna De Viro as assistant chairman and Mrs. Mary Luttazzi as secretary. Others on the committee are Mrs. Margaret Ponzillo, Mrs. Sara Christopher, Mrs. Sue Pasquariello, Mrs. R. AL teri, Miss Lena Lembo, Miss An- toinette Chichello, Miss Lena Ca- pristo, Mrs. Rose Anderson, Mrs. Louise Martuicelli, Mrs. Rose Della Santo, Mrs. Marie Sileo, Mrs. Anna Orapallo, Mrs. Helena Summa, Mrs. Mollie Gauthier, and Mrs. Anna Mastroianni. president of the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Marriage Intentions

The following couples have filed marriage intentions at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. KiImar- tin:
 John A. Malaria, 332 Congress avenue, and AldOna M. Rudokas, 79 Congress avenue.
 Arthur Lobley, 195 Grove street, and Ruth E. Chapman, 10 Dike- man street.
 Angelo F. Giraldi, Ansonia, and Johanna R. GyurickskO, 396 Mill street.
 Joseph F. Powers, 47 WOlcott street, and Caroline E. Goldberg, 47 WOIcott street.
 George B. TrOsky, 17 Webb street, and Rozelyn c. Reher, S55 West Main street
 Henry J. Hall, New Britain, and Virginia M. Moore, 50 Cot tage place.
 Alfred G. Anderson, 6 Frederick street, and Anna M. Griffin, 37 Madison street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for com- penscation were filed and approved today at the office of Compensation Commissioner Joseph Talbot:
 Arthur J. Dupre, Waterbury against the Scoyill Mfg. Co, Wa terbury, $16.87 weekly from July II for toe amputations. Albert Rogo, Waterbury, against the Scovill Mfg. Co, $15.29 weekly from August 2, for left inguinal hernia.
 J. H. Mcclellan, Ansonia, against the American Brass O., $17.57 week. ly from July IS, for decorations oi the upper lip and nose, teeth frac- lures and lacerations of the left upper gum.
 John H. VanEk of 48 Center street against Clyde Jennings, employer for burns on both feet and ankles $14.15 beginning August 1, 1941. Arthur Reddick of p Fleming street against Dr. J. H. Root, fol infected puncture wound on palm of right hand with foreign body $7.50 commencing April 4, 1941.
 Michael Guerrera of S7 Avon avenue, against Waterbury Steel Ball Co., for lacerated left thumb $10.64 commencing July g, 1941. Albert Rosa of 40 West Porter street, against Waterbury Steel Bal Co, for fractured left foot, SIP com- mencing July 30, 1941.
 Ella Driscoll of IA North Mair street, Ansonia, against Ansonia Electrical Co, for 40 per cent loss of right hand, 70 weeks at $9.O0 a week.
 Vincenzo -Fainelli, of 253 Riverside Avenue, Torr.ngton, against Union Hardware Company of Torrington. contusions and abrasions of entire upper extremity, shoulder, arm, el- bow, forearm, wrist, head and hand, contusions of right knee, fracture of wrist. $l3.28 commencing March 28, 1941.
 Lillian A. McGee, of R. F. DI No. l, Winsted, Conn, against Harriet T, MatheSon, of Winsted, Conn, for a sprin of left ankle. $11.O6 com mencing June 6, 1941.
 Louis Silverstein, of g Jackson St., Ansonia, against Sidney Blu menthal & Co, Inc, of Shelton, for sprain fracture 5th metatarsal left foot. $0.38 commencing July 23r 1941.
 John Meegan, of 84 Garden St., Ansonia, against Sidney Blumenthai & Co, Inc, for fractured pelvis: bruises and lacerations both legs and abdomen. $l02O commencing June IA, 1941.
 Nellie Smith, of 56 Franklin St., Waterbury, against St. Mary's Hos pital Corp, strained back. $7.63 commencing June IT, 1941.
 Jacob Fielder, Of 35 Adams St., Waterbury, against Blue Coal Corp. -or Household Fuel Corp. and-or Citizens Coal Co, for sprained left ankle. $15l72 commencing July g, 1941.
 Agnes Griffin, of 56 Franklin st., Waterbury, against St. Mary's Hos- pital Corp, for laceration of left index finger. $7.00 commencing July 16. 1941.
 Herman Cohen, Pennington Ave-, Waterbury, against Dumouchei Pap CT Company, ulcer right leg. $2500 maximum, July 10, 1041.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
FISH, GAME GROUP | CLEANUP RESERVE
Pond, Grounds B in g Given Careful Once Over;
 Volunteers Needed


 An extensive cleaning-up project at the new grounds of the Water bury Fish and Game Protective As- sociation on the Cheshire road has been launched by the members of the association, according to the president, Joseph G. Flow. Edward Claffey and Alfred Drescher are in immediate charge of the work, and are attempting to clean up the pond as well as the surrounding land.
 MT. Fow said today that volunteer work by any person interested in helping in the project, whether or not they are members of the asso- citation, would ze greatly appre- ciated, as there is great deal to be done on the newly Leased grounds. A number of snapping turtles and other denizens of the deep were re- moved from the the bottom of the pond Sunday, after it had been drained. Members of the association hope to have the pond ready for stocking trout later in the month.
 The annual clambake of the Fish and Game Protective Association will be held at the new ground Sept. 21
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

star of Andromeda which lies next to 1t in a northeasterly direction. Alpha Pegasi, or Markab, the south western corner of the square, was formerly of great importance to ma- riners because 1t was often used for the determination of a ships longi- tude by the now long obsolete method of lunar distances. This method depends on the motion of the moon through the field of stars and has been displaced by combi- nation of solar observations and the use of accurate chronometers which carry the time at a fixed point of reference such as the Greenwich Observatory. The spectroScope shows that Markab is made up of two separate stars, which appear as one to the eye because of their tre- mendous distance, about ninety nine light years. It is much greater radiator of heat and light than the sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Casualties

Three Waterbury persons suf- fered slight injuries in weekend accidents in New Haven. Mrs. Constance Lawler, A, of Mill Plain avenue sustained minor injuries Saturday, when a car in which she was riding, operated by Mrs. Rex Barnes, 4 Edgewood avenue, New Haven, overturned on Dixw&l avenue, Hamden.
 Rosaire Dallaire, 31, and Mrs. Dahe Lamie. both of 413 South Main street, were involved in an automobile collision on Chapel street, Sunday. The former has been notified to appear in court on a charge of motor vehicle law violation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Witnesses Uphold
 Defendants Story
Explanation of Injuries Fails as AIibi = Driver Fined SIOO, COsts-AppeaI to Higher Court Indicated

Michael Frederick, 58, of 82 Louns- hurv avenue, was fined $100 and costs, SIS remitted, on charges of violation of the motor vehicle laws, and operating under the influence of Iuuor, in municipal court today.
 Continued from July 14, Broderick was held after his car collided with an automobile driven by Louis Ri- naldi, g, of South streeet, Middle bury, on July 13, at the corner of Baldwin and Liberty streets. The latter car through the force of the impact, crashed into Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company bus, operated by Walter F. Scholley of So Waterville street.
 The accused was arrested by Motor Patrolman John Mcdonnell, who testified today that at the time of the accident Broderick staggered and appeared to be under the in- fluence of liquor.
 Other police officers appearing on the stand alleged that Broderick suffered from a cut on the bridge of his nose, and that his breath indicated that he had been drink ing.
 Several witnesses appeared for the accused, who is watchman at the Scovill Manufacturing Company, ! and testified that he had attended an outing in Lakewood park on the day of the collision, and that he had had but four or five glasses of beer. They also attested to his Iobriety at the time.
 Broderick, when questioned by Prosecutor William Lawlor, stated that that he had sustained facial bruises, two black eyes, and severe bump on the head during the col- hsion, and that this accounted for his seeming drunken condition. He added that he was "out completely tor . considerable time, and could not remember whether or not he had received medical treatment.
 It was indicated today that an appeal from the decision would be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

| SeuS constellation. This polnC or area is known to Astronomers as the radiant point of the shower. It is important to remember that there is no physical connection between the meteorS of this shower and the stars of the constellation.
 The popular name of shooting stars" for meteors and their ap- pearance, which merits this name, gives rise to much misconception as to the true nature of meteorS. In reality, they are not stars at all or anything like the stellar bodies; they are small rocky or metallic particles of various sizes which come into contact with the earth'S atmosphere Their average size is no greater than that of a small bean. Regardless of their primary origin, they have been passing through the space of the solar system following the va rious gravitational and other forces affecting them, just as many larger bodies do. They move with great speed because of their small mass and the lack of any effective retard- i ing medium in space. Then, sud- denly, they fall into or collide with the dense atmosphere of the erth. This impact and the consequent de- celeration of their flight generates tremendous heat which raises them to incandescense and they glow bril- liantly for 8 short time. They are usually quickly consumed. Occa- Sionally they may pass out of the air again, If their original paths were so directed. In comparative i ly rare cases, however, 8 meteor may be large enough to survive in part its journey to the earth'S surface. Because of the tremendously large number of meteorS in space the number that reaches the earth is considerable and many may be found during the course of a year. Most of these, of course, are old falls.
 Many of the chemical elements known on the earth have been found in meteors and thus far no ele- ment has been discovered in them which is not already known to us. In regard to their origin, we know the previous history of at least a large proportion. Years ago comet whose return had been calculated and predicted by astronomers failed to make its expected appearance but instead there came copiouS shower of meteors. Observations of their apparent paths and the resulting calculations showed that these meteors followed the same orbit that had been calculated for the expected comet Beyond doubt, therefore, the meteors were the material which had previously gone into the com position of the comet. This had been disintegrated by the forces emanating from sun and planets Since then the shower has been making a regular periodic appear ance. It is gradually losing its rich- ness more and more of the particles } which fall victims to their collision with the earths atmosphere. Sev- eral such showers have been con nected with previous comets but | cannot yet be said that all meteorl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Market Weakness Is Shown At Very Start
Finance Company Issues Hit By curbing Consumer
 Credit Lines-AII Such Issues Dropped Downward
BY ELMER c. WALzER Limited Press Financial Editor)

bx EAkuAEkS Os WAAAGGn
 United Press Financial Edit0F)
 New York, Aug. 12-(UP)-Weak- ness in finance company issues on President Roosevelt,s recommenda- tions for curbing consumer credit lines featured an irregularly lower movement in stocks in quiet deal- ings today.
 Household Finance comm on dropped 3 points to 49, while the preferred sold off 2 3-4 to a new low at 105. Commercial Investment Trust equalled its l941 bottom on 2 points loss to 28 1-4, Commer- cial Credit clumped 1 3-4 to g 3-4 and Beneficial Industrial Loan eased 5-8 to a new 1941 low at IA 3-4.
 Elsewhere losses generally were fractional. Bethlehem Steel clung narrowly around 70 1-4, off 3-8. U. s. Steel steadied at 56 IA, off 1-8, after selling earlier at 56. Jones & Laughlin preferred a dropped l IA to a new low. Mo- tors held well, with Chrysler seil- ing at ST, and General Motors at 39 3-8. both unchanged, at noon.
 American Can, U. 8. Gypsum Mueller Brass, 1nterchemicai and D. s. Rubber preferred were among the issues down point and more. Consolidated Aircraft replaced a small loss with 8 mid-day gain oi If point at 37 5-8 and Douglas was down IA at 69. Rails were narrowly mixed on balance. Util- ities were steady. N. Y. Shipbuild- ing moved up 5-8 point to 3l l-4 in fair trade. Libby, McNeill & Libby was active around it's previous close.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

The manufacturers of Water bury are of the opinion that the housing project at present under way in the city will be adequate to meet the needs of the local de- fense workers, it was learned to- day following a meeting of rep resentatives of all the local fac- tories with the defense housing manager.
 Local industrialistS believe that in view of the current difficulty in obtaining 8 sufficient and steady flow of raw materials to their factories, the tendency will be rather for a decrease than an expansion in their payrolls, ac- cording to the same source.
 The North Rolling Mills division
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

taken to the court of common pleas.
 Other cases in municipal court today were disposed of by Judge T. E. Conway as follows:
 Mary waitkunas, 26, of 96 Charles street, arraigned on a charge of violation of the motor vehicle law. received a continuance until August IA.
 Edgar Oullette, 31, of Ill Cherry street, charged with support and intoxication, was granted con- tinuance until September g.
 Aldei Leduc, 43, of 227 South Main street, charged with breach of the peace was discharged.
 Alfred Greece, of Berkeley ave- nue, was fined s and costs, and placed on probation for three months, after he was arraigned on a breach of the peace charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
JACKIE COOGAN
 FEELS POTATOES

Fort Ord, Cal, Aug. 12.-(UP)- Private Jackie Coogan began a week of peeling potatoes and mopping kitchen floors today for having over- stayed his honeymoon leave six hours.
 It could have been worse, but First Sergeant Joseph V. Crumpley made allowances because Coogan, former child movie star, is good soldier and had good alibi.
 "You can't work a man over too much for being couple of hours late returend from his honeymoon, :" CrlImp1eY said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Joins Marines

Vito Paul DeLorenzo of 77 Bis hop street enlisted to serve four year hitch in the U. s. Marine Corps at the local recruiting sta ton, room 209 in the local post office building today.
 DeLorenzo came to this city some time ago from Dunmore, Pa, where he attended Dunmore High school, playing baseball and football on the school teams. While in Waterbury he has been caster for the Krodel Foundry.
 The new recruit will take a six to eight week training course at Paris Island, s. C., before being assigned to a shore station or a vessel of the fleet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
New MatrOn

Appointment of Mrs. Charlotte w. Shinn of 39 Fern circle, wid- Jw of Rev. Ridgway F. Shinn, as matron of the Southmayd home, Columbia boulevard, to succeed Miss Ruby Weed was announced yesterday by Mrs. Dudley B. Deming, president of the board of directors.
 Miss Weed, who has served as matron for the past four and a half years, expects to resign the post early in September. Thirty elderly women are residents at the home, and will be under Mrs. Shinn's care.
 Mrs. Shinn has long showed herself an eager and active so- cial worker, particularly in the parish of her late husbands West Side Hill Methodist church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
FINDS MANS BODY

Shelton, Conn, Aug. 12 - (UPo- A watchman raking leaves away from water gate, discovered the body of Hans Trolle, 42, today in the Sidney Blumenthal and Com pany canal. The medical examiner said death was due to accidental drowning. Troile was weaver em- ployed by the company and was last seen at his rooming house Sunday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Boy Missing

John Darcy, 14-year-old youth, of g Savings street, who disap- peared on July 29, is still reported missing by local police. A de- scription provided by Charles Darcy, brother of the boy, states that he is feet 2 inches in height, weighs 115 lbs, has brown hair, and wore blue slacks at the time of his disappearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
PAPERS RECORDED IN REALTY DEALS
Unprecedented Number of
 Transactions Keep Town Clerks Staff Busy

Papers in connection with the following real estate transactions have been filed at the office oi Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds Mary E. Costenbader and Carrie w. Clancy to Isabelle Fregeau, prop erty on Elliott avenue.
 Jane E. Zoi to Anthony and Emily Solomita, property on Elliott street.
 Charles Woodlock to Anna Walsh property on Nelson street. Pasqualina Carroll to Mario Sci. nntt, property on Piedmont street. Edith M. Cough to PasQualins Carroll, property on Piedmont street John Conroy to Vincent and Patricia Valvo. property on Straits turnpike.
 Domenic Castelano to Bertrand and Alyce Dillon, property on Corona drive.
 George E. Monroe to Edith and Elvina Steer, property on Monroe avenue.
 Hubert Hughes, Jr., to Simon Re- budy, property at Bellewood park. Leopoldina Wendelberger to Ro- sario Vecchio, property on Putnam street.
 Domenic Castelano to Frederick and Mildred Book, porperty on Oak vile avenue.
 Anna Reyher to William J. Mo Grath, property on Academy ave- uue.
 Arthur Theroux to Edward J. Cote porperty on Theroux avenue.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Louise M. Donahue to Isabella E Fregeau, porperty on Elliott ave- nue.
 Louis Walker to Margaret Walker property on Beechwood street.
 Helen Ray to Florence Dalton property on Orange street.
 Shirley Bredice to Alfred Bre- dice, property on Carver street. Citizens and Manufacturers Ma. tional Bank, executor to Edith M Cough, property on Piedmont street
 Mortgage Deeds
 Isabelle Fregeau to the Waterbury Building and Loan Association. Isabelle Fregeau to Mary E. Cos tenbader and Carrie w. Clancy. Anthony ana Emily Solomita te Jane E. Zoh.
 Bertrand and Alyce Dillon to the First Federal Savings and Loan as- sociation of Waterbury.
 William J. McGrath to the First Federal Savings & Loan associa- ton of Waterbury.
 Timothy Ferris to the Equitable Life Assurance society.
 Frederick and Mildred Book tc the First Federal Savings & Loan association of Waterbury.
 Pasqualina Carroll to Edith A. Cough.
 Della Hebert to the Waterbury Building & Loan association.
 William F. Falk to the Thomas. ton Savings Bank.
 Vincent and Patricia Valve tc John J. Conroy.
 Rosario Vecchia to Vincenza S1neglia.
 Mortgage Releases
 Ann Keenan to Frederick De. laney.
 Walter B. Guild and Bertha c Smith to Jane E. Zoli.
 Walter and Cora Abel to Henr, Van Ostrom.
 First Federal Savings & Loan as. sOciation of Waterbury to Domeni. Castelano.
 First Federal Savings & Loan as. sOciation of Waterbury to Domenit Castelano.
 Jennie E. Girch to Patrick ) Creaven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
CONTROL CENfERs

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 12-(UP)- Fifteen control centers will be set up soon in Connecticut to serve as receiving and relaying points for emergency alarms, the State De- fense Council disclosed today. The control centers will work in cooperation with the U. s. army, Administrator Samuel H. Fisher said. The centers will be manned by civilian volunteers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
SpOtEghting sCityNews
Health Record

Waterbury had no reportable cases of communicable disease during the week ending Monday morning, according to the week ly morbidity report of the state department of health.
 Only one case of polionyelitis was reported in the state during the week, decline from the six listed the week before. State totals included one case of Siipftheria, 49 of whooping cough. six of scarlet fever, 15 of lobar pneumonia and 34 of measles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
SUICIDES WHILE INSANE

Newton, Mass, Aug. 12 - (UP)- A medican examiner returned today a finding of suicide while insane in the death of Patrolman Joseph P. Murphy, A, a bridegroom of six weeks who was found shot in the head on his bedroom ofior an hour before he was to return to duty. The body was discovered yesterday by 8 brother, Joseph of Detroit who was visiting him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Cruelty Charged

Action for divorce was brought today in superior court by Mary VOllers Hosier, Waterbury, against her husband Charles Hosier, also of this city. Charg- ing intolerable cruelty, the local woman seeks besides a divorce, the custody of one minor child and alimony. The couple was married in NTillerton, N. Y., on February 2a, l94O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
Will PrObated

The will of PeIIegTino DiLeO, of 56 Railroad Hill street, ad- mitted to probate court today, names as beneficiaries his widow Mrs. Maria COncetta DiLeO, and q. son Joseph DiLeO. Another son, John, is named executor without bond.
 By the terms of the will, dated April 12, 1898, $1OO is left to Joseph DiLeO, and all other property to Mrs. DiLeO, upon her death, ot bee qually divided among the remaining children, Charles, Joseph and Mary Jo- sephine DiLeO. MT. DiLeO died July 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
ASKS SI.OOO

George Rubeko of this city, to- day brought action against David Gottlieb of Hartford, in common pleas court. The plaintiff claims damages of $1,O00 as the result of collision involving the cars of both parties. The accident too place in Hartford on Aprtl 24. last.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
S23I,539 Order

The Office of Production Management today made public the award of a S231, ,539 contract to the American Brass Co.,, of this city for condenser tubes for the Bureau of Shipping. The order was placed June 16, but had not been previously an- nOunced.
 No contracts for local firms are listed in the latest o. P. M. listing, covering the period from July 13 to 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

Gary, Ind, CUP)- Receiving a telephone call from a party who threatened his life, Verne Barter rushed from his home to find police protection. Returning unsuccessful, Barter found the house had been ransacked and elCc taken from . bedroom hiding place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
OWN CAsKET MADE SECRETLY

Huntington, Ind, (UP)-Occa- slonAlly Henry Hite would call in the neighbors to see the project on which he was working in his cellar However, he warned them it was a secret, and they must not tell. But nov the secret Is out. because the 9A-year-old Hite is dead. He was buried in his -secret"-a walnut casket of his own making.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
KILLED BN AUTO

Stonington, Conn, Aug. 12-tUP) -Four-year-old Joyce Travers was killed late yesterday when she ran into the road and was struck by a neighbor,s automobile. It was the borough's first automobile fatality in IT years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
BONE CLEANERS

American osteologiSts import der mestes beetles from Africa to aid them in cleaning the fragile skele- tons of the smallest mammals. The bones are chewed clean without any damage by these beetles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12
LONG FLIGHT

A New York racing pigleon was sold tO an engineer sn Venezuela. Escaping from is South American home, the pigeon 6eW an estimated distance pf 8 1000 miles tp New xorlk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-12

Peru is urging the cultivation of 1ax nher un an extensive scale.