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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
Defense Recreation
 Program Important
WPA Agencies Bending Every Effort to Provide FaC'
 tiles for Workers; Various Projects Booming

tary ard industrial defense activity, and where focal resources gre clears Iy inadeduate to met the need. The funds will Do used largely to engage experienced leaders and teachers to carry on the work. Communities, for the most part, will continue to furnish the faciliS ties with WPA supplying the peFs scfinel.
 Iii Connecticut, tic ares tO De served by the first defense fecfeas tiofi unfit includes Hartford, East Hartford, Windsor, Windsor Locks and Glastonbury, Besides providing FecrGationai leadership for service men. this project is ftinctioning ifl the East Hartford trailer camps with c regular program, and iil the Charter Oak low rent housing unit where tenants committee has been formed to conduct q Christmas party for aii tfe families ifl the set- clement. The program will include music by ( group Of musicians from the Hartford WPA band,
 Another defense recreation pros ject is awaiting approval for the drotofl area, but ifl the meantime piang are going forward for c Christmas party at BFanford farms housing lifii tWith the Connecticut WpA music project cooperating. Many requests have come from other defense housing project fnan- azers for WPA assistance in fore fflIiiatifig Fecreatioflai programs for their communities, It is exs pected inst these requests will Dc filled as soon as they can Do ap- proved afd personnel secured fer their operation,
 Tn speaking Of the work Of tile recreation project, MF, 6taub saif "The thousands Of defense WoFkeAg and service men who haVe come tb Connecticut have seriously ovefl taxed oil existing fecFeGti0nai fa4 ciiiEes. ft fias been recognized by aii social afld welfare authorities, nationally and locally, that iflteiii- gently~diFected use Of leisure in these times Of stress is essential to physical and mental weii-being.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

SO far as we are concerned. Only one platform is pc-c'Sle for any can didate In this campaign, and tt IS one which willingly espouse. 1t Is to support our commander -iHi- chief, President Roosevelt, and his admin istration with unflagging energy uil. til our enemies have been defeated" 5"
 The Democratic party, said Mr, Monagan, dedicates It's campaign "to the fight for the principles embodied in our Bill of Rights, the fight Tor human dignity and freedom--the fight against cruelty and intolerance md tyranny. We will win the war and we will shape a just peace. But, first of all, let us win the war"
 TwO-Party System
 MT, Talbot, in his acceptance speech, which was broadcast, de- ciared that the emergencies Of war make it more vital than ever that the two-party system be preserved The minority, he said, must nave adequate representation at Wash- ington. m
 Republicans, said Mir. Talbot, VII not bubble over petty party politics but they will insist on the right ot the minority to be heard. It IS TOT the minority, he declared, to be "al- ways vigilant, always alert, always present." m
 In the election Jan, 20 will be . third candidate, Edward J. Ryan oi Thomaston. He has been nominated by petition as the candidate ot the American Progressive party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
ST. JOHNS PLAN
 CHRISTMAS RITES
Altar Flowers Thursday Dedicated to Memory of
 Late Pastor, Dr. Lewis

Rev. Francis o. Ayres, JF., pastor Of gt. Johns Episcopal church, viii preach the sermon ct the special Christmas morning exercises ct inst church at 10 o'clock.
 The flowers on the altar viii be dedicated Co the 0iofy Of cod in loving memory Of Rev. John N. Lewis, predecessor to Rev. Mr. AyFes, Frederick J. afid Edith D. Kingsbufy and Alice E. KingsbuTy.
 The program viii Do as follows: Holy Communion (with organ flu-
 sic) 500 o'clock.
 Holy Communion and Sermon 10:00
 o'clock. PTocesslonai Hymn-"o Come, An
 Ye Faithful"
 Ryrie-in D Minor .,,..., Noble Collect
 Epistls St. Luke 1I:1- Gradual Hymn-"Th0 Holly And
 The Ivy" (VB. 1, 2 and q Qospei-et. John 1:1- Creod--
 Hymn-"Tt Came Upon The Mld- night Clear"
 offertoFy Anthem-"o Holy Night" .s....ss.s.s.s.s.,. Adams Prayer For the Men in the Armed Forces
 Prayer for the Whole State og
 Christ'g Church Confession and AbsoiutioEi- ganctus -- in A Flat ....... Adams Communion Hymn-"0, Little Town Of Bethlehem" Gloria Tn Excelsig ........,. Chant RecessionaI Hymn = "Hagkl The
 Herald Angels Sing" POstlude "ChrIgtmas" ,,,,,,. YOn
 Christmas Offering
 The Army and Navy Commission, Of which Bishop Gherrill of Massas chusetts is chairman, is the organ- isation which is responsible for the Episcopal ChugCtae ministry to our men in uniform. Next month the Commission will begin 6 drive sOE the funds which at needs to carry on its work tn war-tifne. We viii hear more of tho Fund, then, but it seems nesing tiInt cur Christmas offering, this year. should 50 toward tho work Of the Church in such 6 vieAlly important Nelas Both fhe special CnHi9'Iaag Gnpq|eEfr ana f'ls leeN eHHflAI@ M laflaa MAV lI
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

Added impetus has been given tho WPA defense recreation pros gram ifi Connecticut by the entry of the United States into the war, 1t was reported by State Adrlifliss trator Howard etaub yesterday.
 With the movement of several additional units of the United States Army into the Hartford area, the recently approved Hartford des fefise reCreAticf1al project has swung into action.
 The Williams Memorial Center iii Glastonbury, which .ilas already done yeoniafl service as c recreation center for defense workers ifl the East Hartford . Glastonbury section has been thrown open to oil sefVs ice men. Although hours off duty are limited, many of the men find welcome relaxation in basketball, iiandball, badn1inton and the hobby groups.
 The defense recreation program, sponsored by the federal security agency of which Paul v. McNutt ts commissioner, is certified by the war department, with afl allotment of over @6,000,000, to supplement recreational services to certain local communities. These cofilfliunis ties are designated as those in which recreationai needs have been substantially expanded due to fTliIi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
Convention HighIights

among the ofiiciai teiiers of the convention.
 Headquarters for MT. M0nagan were faalntalied im the Cefley inn with Joseph Donahue, former secretary tO exaC0ngFessnfan !. Joseph Smith ia charge.
 Wat0rburians unable to attend the convention were Christian M. Dechent, Joseph ?. Aiishausky, Evelyn MatakEitis, Maurice Ts Tangney, Victor Mambruflo, Wini- fred McDonald and Joseph '. MuiVIlle. Their proxies were held by j. Gregory Lynch, Dennis Deeley. Thomas M. Coniofl, John McLifid0n, Walter D. Menagafi, ]. Francis Smith and Nora Afern.
 Norman Dube made what might Dc considered the most 0Fat0Fieal speech of the day iIl his seCOnds ing remarks for Anthony H. TeI- esOa, TOrFlngt0n's siilsucCessfHl candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

Each was nominated unanimously, after opposition votes were seen oh- viousiy insufficient,
 At the Democratic convention in TOrrAgton, MT. Monagan had ll0 votes, nine more than Q majority, before the roll call was completed and, on motion of one of his ops pnents. Rep. Henry Mccormack of Ansonia, the nomination was made unanimous, City Clerk Anthony Telesca of Torrington was Mir. Mon- agans closest rival with 49 votes. MT. Mccormack boiled l6 votes. Mayor Cornelius Caldwell of Derby had eight and e half votes, and Will liam O'Connor Of Norfolk had seven votes.
 Rice Wlthdraws
 At the Republican convention, held at The Elton here, MT, Tal- bot had Se votes to II for his only rival, Col. Roy F. Rice of Wood- bury, when the latter withdrew to allow the nomination to be made unanimous. Col. Rice's votes were all from Libchfield county,
 The Republicans adopted formal platform, plecging support to Pres- ident Roosevelt and promising full backing in the war effort The plat- form calls for unlimited war spend- ing but asks "that non-defense spending be cut to @ minimum"
 The Democrats, instead of draft- ing c platform, adopted 6 resolution praislng President Roosevelt and his administration and pledging full support. Another resolution lauded Judge J. Joseph Smith for his work during four terms in Congress.
 Mir. Monagan was nominated by Mayor Vincent A. Scully of Water. bury. SecondinG speeches were made by Warden Leo Brophy of Nauga. tuck, Mrs. Gertrude O'Donnell or Iltchfield. and Michael Dunn Of Watertown.
 MT. Telesca was nominated by Judge Timothy Lyons Of Torring- ton, Mir, Mccormack by Thomas Cooke, MT. O'Connor by John Dyer of Norfolk, and Mayor Caldwell by David Cohen of Derby.
 OAlMkAC0 AAAAA AAh hSaA SA was chairman of the Democratic convention.
 Nominating Speeches
 At the Republican convention, MT. Talbot was placed in nomination by Judge Theobald E. Conway of Was tarbury. The nominating speech for col. Rice was given by Asahel w. Mitchell of Woodbury,
 J, warren Upson was chairman uf the Republican convention.
 Tn his acceptance speech, MT. Monagan declared he would do his best, if elected, to live up to the standard set by Congressman smith. The nation, he said, has achieved naticnal unity through the sudden outbreak of war and oil now realize how correct were the long-range viewo of President Roosevelt.
 "The Japanese" said MT. Mona gan" have taken charge of the cam Saign. They have disposed of issues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
MISS CRONLE
 LEAVING CLUB
Submits Resignation as Director of Waterbury
 Girls Organization

The resignation Of Miss lZath- ioen crowley, for the past seysn- teen years director Of the water bury Girls Club, was announced today by Mrs. Frederick w. fol- comb, president Of tho board Of q. rectcrS. Mrs. Holcomb said that the board accepted the resignation with deepest regret.
 we are extremely sorry to los Miss Crowley she said "too much cannot Do said about her ability and her 9aithfnlness ag director Of the Girls Club. sfle built t Up from 6 comparatively small organ- lsatlcn { lts present poEtaflce ~ Q social recreational and education. . center for tho city'S girls and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
Farm Building Needed
 For Defense Efforts
s6,OOO Type House Shortage Seen in Nation; Ideal
 Type Home in This Class Illustrated


 aFarm production buildings. home and storage facilities are recognized ag essential to the defense effort" sayg Paul 8. Collier, Rochester, New York, Director of Northeastern Homes Foundation.
 "Earm construction, rehabilitation, and repairs, while not specifically mentioned ag such, apparently will fall under the heading Of essential tO the health and safety Of the peo- ple,' and should be allowed t0 pro-. ceed with the minimum Of gegtric- tlong," continues Mfr. Collier.
 Tt has been estimated that there is immediate need for several hun- dred thousand homes in the e0y0O0 and under ciassisication. Many th0t- sands oe these homes will De built on tho farms Throughout our country. Such homes require but 6 minimum of the Bo-called critical items,
 "Gocal there must come further demand for ail expansion ifl agri- cultural production and such an ex- pailGiOn can only be accomplished by tho addition of farm service builds ingg and new homes. Tn addition, with food supplies becoming daily more important to the defense ef- fort, it 10 felt that no restrictions will De allowed to curtail this pros duetsOn.
 This coming year farm incomes will be ID. Many farmers will be able to afford the home they have been waiting years to build for the ccE1i- fort and enjoyment Of their family. It is not too early now to start planning for Spring new home building and naodeEnizatiosi.
 The first step in making any farm property en efficient prodlcs ton unit is to make the living quaf- ters comfortable, No matter how
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
PASTOR AND WIFE
 PLAY DIRECTORS

The pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Matthew C. Madden, directed the Christian Endeavor's society Christmas play presentation in the Mil Plain church auditorium yester.. day, enjoyed by Q large turnout of parishioners.
 The cast included: Ulanl, keeper of the inn, Warren Smith; zillipah, the daughter, Adele Munsor; Dor cas, the wife, Janet Feld; Aliel, shepherd, Leslie Coley, Jr.; angel Mabel Roberts; Mary, Lois Avery; Joseph, Gordon Steer; shepherds, Richard Pierpont and Robert Mitchell; three wise men, John Bur nop, Henry Allen and William Judd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
LOCAL QUARTET
 HURT IN BRIDGET ORT

Four Waterburians were slightly injured last night in an automobile accident in Bridgeport and were taken to st. Vincent hospital for treatment and observation.
 The four who are under treat. ment ct the hospital are Leonard Terrano, of 33 Sumac street; Joseph Rollo of 54 Burton street; Clayton Smith Of 7l2 East Main street and Frank Basille of Pilgrim avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
Monagan, Talbot, Ryan
 Opposing Candidates
Democratic, c. 0. P. Nominees Named Saturday Wit- out Serious OppOsitiOn Pledge Support to President

A lu in fifth district politics until after the holidays seemed in order today with Democrats and Republicans havg chosen their candidates for the special congeson M election Jan 2O Saturdays district conventions of the two major parties resulted expected the Democrats nom mating Ademanc President John S. Monagan ot this clt ana the Republicans choosing Compensation Commission lnrH Hnsenh E TAlhnt of NaNpatuCk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

Best speech of the day at Tors rington was probably made by Thomas Cooke of Ansonla in nominating Henry Mccormack, labor's candidate in the Fifth Congressional District.
 Mrs. William P. O'D0nnell of Lltchlield made one of the best seoOnding speeches heard In the convention hall in behalf of John S. MOnagan's candidacy. She was the only woman t0 address th0 convention.
 John P. Pitzmaurice, executive secretary to Mayor Vincent A. Scully, was chairman of the cot1is inittee on credentials and 1t looks cd for c time aS if the commit. tees early action in moving the acceptance of the temporary roll as the permanent one Of the cofi- vention might become c storm center.
 Joseph r. MulvlIle was named tO the Committee on Resolutions, but as Mir. Mulville was not pFess ent for the convention his place was taken by !. Gregory Lynch, corporation counsel Of the City Of Waterbury, who held . proxy for Christian M. DeChent of the Brass City delegation. Mir. Lynch pres sented the resolutions t0 the C0ns ventlOn, all being accepted.
 Bernie fleily, congressional. committee secretary, was q busy man both before, during and after the convention. His was tho duty of ofileially opening the corvefl- ton and announcing the choice of the temporary chairman, Charles ?. Harrington of Kent.
 John s. M0nagan's nomination was followed by three sec0nding speeches, that of Mrs. O'DOnnell and ones by Warden Leo BFOphy of NaugatuCk and Michael Dunn of WatertOwn.
 Candidates drew lots before the convention opened to see iii which order they would Dc nominated. First blood went to Mayor Cor- neiiuS P. Caldwell of Ansonia. Second was William R. O'Connor of Norfolk. Then followed John Monagan, Henry ]. Mccormack and Anthony D. Telesca.
 The f0ur votes from Washink- ton gave John Menagan his wine ming majority. Then WateFtOwn's seven made it positive.
 Woodbury was the only town that wasn't called on to vote, as Henry McCromack interrupted the clerks polling of the towns just before Woodbury was called to ask that Monagar's ilomina- ton be nade unanimous. He was followed by the several other can. didates.
 Actually the Waterbury candi. date received ll0 votes with four unrecorded and the Towns of COlebrOok and BFldgewater not voting. His nearest competitor was the Torrings0n candidate, Anthony N. TeIesca who had boiled 49iz votes.
 The Seymour vote wag the hardest for the tellers to record as it was fractional and had Co be polled individually. Four cane didates were favored in Seymour, Mccormack getting 3, Monagan 2, Caldwell h and Telesca Ms
 Naugatuclg also sent aeleemees with fractional votes, hut 6IneFe was no trouble in counting them up @ aN were fer AA0maean.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
WOOL AND MOHAIR

During tho first nine months of iD40, 236 6,7Il y40e pounds Of unTnaSa- ufactured wool and mohalr were imported into the United states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
AWARD DEGREES ON
 DESERTION CHARGE

 Joseph AuFicctlio Of duiiford was awarded c divorce on grounds Of deseFtion from Marion Aaricchio Of Waterbury, Otl one Of 2I divorce ac- tions heard in New Haven superior court Friday. The couple married April 1e, 1888.
 Also granted 6 decree was Den- fiie ?. Hunter, who had charged Philufa Hunter Of this city with de- seFtlo ilsiHce Juiy ib, i032, They married September 90, 1928. s 8 The defense recreation program, therefore, vii make an important contribution to both civilian asid military morale"
 Over 70 per cent Of the aIumi- nun produced in occupied France is being sent to Germany,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22
Director

WAg&Ge0k women. She i1as been untisfng in her loyalty and interest,
 Mrs, Hoic0f1b added tilat, ct the request Of the board, Miss Crowley viii remain with the club in on ad- Visory capacity until the end Of the fiscal year, when her successor will be appointed.
 Miss Crowley ig probation officer of the juvenile and municipal courts Of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

NaugatuCk also sent aelegmees with fractional votes, hut 6asFe Wns no trouble in counting them up % aN were fer Momaeazl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

The Seymour vote vas the hardest for the tellers to record as it was fractional and had to be polled individually. Four cane didates were favored in Seymour, Mccormack getting 3, Monagan 2, Caldwell h and Telesca M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

John P. Fitzmaurice, executive secretary to Mayor Vincent A. scully, was chairman of the com. inittee on credentials and 1t looks cd for c time a8 if the commit. tees early action in moving the acceptance of the temporary roll as the permanent one Of the cone vention might become c storm center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

Actually the Waterbury candl. date received l1O votes with four unrecorded and the Towns of COlebrOok and BFldgewater not voting. His nearest competitor was the TOrringtOn candidate, Anthony N. Telesca who had boiled 49tk votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-22

John s. M0nagan's nomination was followed by three sec0nding speeches, that of Mrs. O'D0nnell and ones by Warden Leo BF0phy of NaugatuCk and Michael Dunn of WatertOwn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
K of L Speedboys Oppose Buck Roe
 Hoboes Sunday Eve

Buck Roc brings his colorful Ho- boesI to St. Joseph's hall tomorrow night to match hoops with the K of L. in the 8:30 feature of twir, Dill that gets underway at 2 o'clock with 0 preliminary featuring St. Joseph's Holy Name.
 Featuring o collection of pro and former college standouts, the Ho- boes will be making their first show ing in this vicinity and will be anx- ious to make @ good impression.
 Buck Roe, former Ainercan leag- uer, and "Dopey" Dave Nelson, for merly of the Detroit Clowns and House of David, will perform ct for- ward, with Lee Woodward, captain of the Whittier college Southern California conference champs lest year and high scorer of the circuit, at center.
 The guards will be Happy" Bell, Q dangerous point-maekr from out of Wisconsin and Ears" Ross, Q brilliant floor man and play-mak- or.
 Coach Ray Daly, gunning for his fourth straight win and ninth fl, IS starts, will have Joe Joyce, Q vastly improved player in recent weeks, John Kelly, Joe Swasey Joe Boley, Fred Ferrie, Nick Hudoben- ko, Prank SaldukaS, Matty Sheehan and Vic Verbyla set for service.
 Manager John Stankus hopes to clinch the West Side Speedboy ser- ies over the week -end, present plans calling for the first game to be played Sunday, March i6, ct St. Jo- seph's hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Kentucky Derby
 Eligibles Listed

Louisville, Ky, March 8.--tUP)- A chill March wind swept through empty grandstands at Churchill Downs today when 1l2 nominations for the 1o4i Kentucky Derby were announced by Col. Matt Vim, but close to 100000 thoroughbred lov- CTS will jam every inch of the rac- ing plant when the field for the sixty-seventh running Of the $75,- 900 classic Is sent away May 3.
 The entry list for the mile and a quarter three-year-old special in- cluded the important winning juveniles of i040 as well as horseS developed during the winter season in Florida and California.
 The field had no outstanding fa- vorite and "there are at least 30 from which the winner may come" Vim said. He believes an open race might outdraw the 10000 racing fans who damned Churchill Downs last year and bet $l,b93 ,983, $485,- 149 of 1t on the Kentucky Derby.
 The stake winners included Calu- met Farms Whilrway, Woodval0 Farms Our Boots, Wheatley stable'a Bold Irishman, Cleavelard Putnam's Swain, Walmac Farms Bushwhack- CT, Mrs. Parker Corning's Attention, ogden Phipps' King Cole, 0. 0. Van Meters Blue Pair, John Marsch's Blue Delight, Victory Emanuel's Omission, A. G. vanderbilt's New World and Good Turn, Breckin- ridge Long's Nasca. R. Palladino's Little Beans, Arnold Hangers Har- yard Square and Big Stakes, Green tree stables Monday Lunch and Mrs. F. O. Lewis Magnificent.
 Col. E. R. Bradley, who has won four derbys and twice finished one- two, failed to name horse. The master of Idle Hour Farm does not believe he has thoroughbred of derby caliber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Confessions of the Author as an OIdMan
By DAN PARKER

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