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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
50 AUTOISTS PAY
 DOLLAR PENALTY
No Excuses Being Taken From Motorists Parking
 in Metered Area

Fifty-1six motorists paid a dollar each at police headquarters yeSter- day for violating the parking meter ordinance, City Court Clerk Albert J. Bronsky reported this morning. Mondays total was twenty-nine violators, Patrolman August Rinaldi will make his first collection of meters today, Deputy Supt. of Police Daniel J. Carson announced this morning, and the first report is be- ing awaited with interest.
 Difficulties were encountered by a number of motorists in manipu- lating the meters yesterday. some of whom inserted the coins after they had turned the meter handle, others put more than the required amount into the meters causing 8 jam. Some meters were found with broken glass, and Deputy Carson stated that the vandals will be pun iShed if apprehended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
"One Nation mdiuisible" Subject or VIEW. Essay

University of Missouri School of Journalism; Mrs. Catherine c. Ed wards, assOciatee ditOr fo Parents Magazine and James E. West, chief scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America.
 A major objective of the Ladies' Auxiliary, V. F. w. is to assist in the V. F. WIS educational cam paign to promote a better under standing of the principles of Democracy and 8 greater apprecia- tiOn of the traditional ideals of Americanism.
 First prize in the contest will be $1,00O in cash and a gold medal Second and third prizes of Ss0O and $250 and medals will also be awarded.
 Last year three Crosby high school students won state prizes. Miss Shaker. presently a senior at Crosby, won the Waterbury prize and was honored at a meet ing of the local auxiliary.
 Official entry blanks giving all rules and regulations and contain ing announcement of awards may be obtained at the high schools or at the City Room of The Water bury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
Maximum Speed Limit, Auto Testing Lanes Advocated
KAREN ORDERED
 HELD FOR TRIAL
WOIcOtt Resident Arrested for Passing Eight WOrth=
 less Checks Here

Emil Karen, 30, alias Emil Kac- zorowski, of Spindle Hill, Wolcott, waived examination on charges of obtaining money under false pre- tense and was bound over to the next session of the criminal court when he was arraigned in city court today before Judge John L. Gaff- ney. The accused was sent to jail when he was unable to furnish bonds of $500.
 Pros. Atty. Michael J. Galullo said that Karen had passed eight checks in six local firms for total of $12925 and was arrested early this month.
 Lester Nichols, "A, of 8 John street, was granted a nolle on pay ment of $5 when he was arraigned on charges of violation of rules of the road. Nichols was arrested yes- terday after he struck John York 32, of Colonial avenue on Bank and North Riverside streets. York was admitted to St. Mary's hospital for treatment of slight injuries and was discharged later.
 A suspended sentence was meted out to Leon J. Chaponis, 30, of 4 Chestnut Hill road, on a charge of vagrancy. Judge Gaffney called the man to the stand and advised him to put his hands" to usedful work, to which the man nodded in agree ment. and promised to find en- ployment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
Bicycle Operators MayBe Compelled To
 Observe Vehicle Laws
Highway Safety Commission Adopts Several Pro pOsaIs at State Meeting; Urges Immediate Action
 to Reduce Number of Auto Accidents

The Highway Safety Commission at a meeting on Monday voted to recommend to the Governor and General Assembly that periodic mechanical inspection of motor ve- hicles be continued. The Commis- sion also voted to recommend leg islation which would provide a maximum speed limit of fifty miles per hour on public highways in Connecticut and thirty-five miles per hour in congeSted areas.
 Legislation designed to impose upon drivers of school busses re- Quirements similar to those now in force for operators of public servcie motor vehicles will also be pro- posed by the Commission. Other legislative proposals of the Comrnis- sion include making the rules of the road apply to the operators of bicycles as well as to operators of other vehicles and bill to clarify the regulation in regard to stopping at stop signs before entering through ways in order that opera tors may clearly understand what they must do in order to be safe before entering heavy traffic.
 Official Vote. ....
 The vote of the Commission in regard to car inspection was as fol- lows:
 "The Highway Safety Commission again recommends to. the Governor and the General Assembly that pe-' riodic mechanical Inspection of motor vehicles be continued"
 This is similar to the stand taken by the Commission in its annual re- port to the Governor in 1886 and again in 1888 and also in a special report made to the Governor in 1899 when inspections had been discontinued. At the time of the special report the Commission made a unanimous recommendation fav- bring the continuation of periodic inspection provided certain changes in the details of administration were put into effect. The Commis- sion further appointed a committee to cooperate with the authorities having the matter in charge and series of recommendations covering OAAS oCG0dP uAIO pAOSCOuAC . OA l1lSpcC. tions designed to improve the serv- ice became effective. AS a result the inspection lanes were again opened and have SO continued until the present time. In discussion at it's meeting the Commission brought out that in 1885 before inspections were inaugurated fatalities from automobiles in Connecticut exceeded any previous year. In 1886 the first year during which inspections were in eGect there was decrease of 9.5 per cent in fatalities. The fol- lowing year, 1897, there was de- creaAe of 27 per cent and in 1888 decrease of 20.6 per cent.
 Fatalities Increased.
 During 1939 when Inspections were discontinued for a period fa- talities increased by AS per cent and in 1940 after inspections had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
K. OF (. ANNOUNCES FEATURED SOLOISTS
Appearance of New Haven Glee Club Outstanding
 Event of Season

Two of the featured soloists with the New Haven Knights of Colum- bus Glee Club which performs ill this city Friday night at the Wa terbrry Women's Club under the auspices of Sheridan Council, "A, K. of C., were among t{:e best pec- formers in college glee club ranks during their intercollegiate days.
 Thomas F. McKeon is president of the New Haven vocal group and held similar office when he was a. student at Holy Cross College, from which institution he was grad uated in 1883. During his four years there he was a member of the Glee Club, as well as the choir. AS a member of this group he appeared in Waterbury on several occasions and his bass solos were a prominent feature of all concerts. At present MT. McKeon is the basso of the St Mary's Church choir in New Haven.
 He is billed for a solo spot in Fri day nights performance.
 A last minute addition to the pro- gram owing to the fact that he ha! been i'll for several weeks past is tenor solo by Joseph Kennedy former Soloist with the Notre Damt University Glee Club. He was z member of this club during his en- tire college career and was alst soloist on many of its country-wid' tours.
 In his senior year at the college he was also cheer-leader. At tht present time he is member of tht choir of St. Joseph's Church.
 Also scheduled for solos as Wa terbury's contribution to the pro gram is Miss Mary Boyles, talented East End singer. Miss Boyles vii appear in two groups, one of whict will be an addition to the Irish sec ton of the program which has beer specially arranged for the Water bury occasion by David Healy, tht clubs musical director. He is mucf enthused over the performance o1 these numbers and believes tha' Waterbury will like them.
 Dancing will follow the concert with music being furnished by Con nie's Musical Maids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
CHURCH SCHOOL
 RENAMES SMITH
First Methodist Superin- tendent HOnOred Tues-
 day at Annual Meeting

Thomas Smith was reelected general superintendent of the First Methodist Church School at the annual meeting last evening.
 Rev. George L. Withey, pastor of the First Methodist church in Middletown, told the guests that worldwide Christianity will heal the ills of today and that England vii lnot allow Germany to go on as before the attack on Po1and.
 Howard H. Smith, a former super intendent, extended the greetings of past officers to newly-e elected officers. John w. Potter, superin- tendent number of years ago, was toastmaster at the dinner which preceded the elections.
 Mrs. Robert Spiers was in charge of the dinner. The Women's Society for Christian Service and members of the Epworth League and girls of the Church School served the din- ner.
 Others elected to office were: Superintendent of the youth de- partment, George w. Belcher; adult department, William Blair; children's, Olive Wilder; junior, Mrs. Clayton Brown; cradle roll, Mrs. Randall Hale; assistant Su- perintendent cradle roll, Mrs. J. E. Nelly; beginners department, Mrs. Charles Rowland; assistants in be- ginners, Mrs. Arthur w. Yelling ton and Miss Lillian Underhill; primary, Beatrice Booth, and assist ants, Beatrice Bringman, Lillian Sumner and Bessie Kayton.
 Assistant superintendent of jun iors, Mrs. Joseph Schilling, and pianist, Lois Wheeler.
 Home department, Ethel Salmon, superintendent.
 Church school secretary, Oren B. Maxim; assistant, Miss Eleanor Vail; treasurer, Charles Rowland; i; assistant treasurer and financial secretary, Harold Wright; assistant financial secretaries, Charles Jones, Arthur Rosengrant and Mrs. E. O. Shaler.
 Missionary financial secretary, Mrs. Esther B. Maxim, superintend- ent emeritus of cradle roll, Miss Maria Woodruff.
 Historian, Miss Gratia Booth; director of social activities, Mrs. Harold Wright; purchaser, Miss Dorothy Kenyon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
RECEPTION HELD
 FOR NEW RECTOR
Over 600 Attend Formal Greetings to Rev., Mrs.
 Francis o. Ayres

The second informal reception in 40 years at St. Johns Episcopal Church in honor of a pastor and his wife was held last evening in the parish hall at which time Rev. Francis O. Ayres and Mrs. Ayres exchanged personal greetings with each of 600 guests. MT. Ayres re- gently was named pastor succeeding the late Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis.
 The wife of the late lamented rector was among the first to ar rive. She brought along Angus, familiar Scottish terrier pet of her husband. Becomingly attired in a black gown Mrs. Lewis shook hands with the new rector and his wife and wished them a long and happy service to the church.
 Johr P. Elton, senior warGen; Edwin s. Hunt, parish treasurer; and Major John M. Burrall, parish clerk; assisted the new pastor and his wife in the receiving line.
 Refreshments were served by the Mothers Guild, Junior Guild, Daughters of the King, and the Woman's Auxiliary. EvergreenS, potted plants and cut flowers adorned the hall.
 Visiting clergymen attending in- cluded: Rev. Rogers B. T. Ander- son, rector of Trinity Episcopal church; Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, rector of All Souls church; Rev, Ridgway F. Shinn, pastor of the West Side Methodist church; Rev Dr. John c. Walker and Rev. John R. Coombs of the Second Congrega- tional church; Rev. David P. Gaines pastor of the First Baptist church; Rev. Dr. Issac w. Reed, pastor ot the Grace Baptist church; and Rev Edward R. Merrill of Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

Local recruiting naval officer, Michael Swata, Quartermaster first class, will journey to Tor ringtOn and Winsted tomorrow on recruiting activities which will consist of interviewing appli- cants for enlistment in the U. S. Navy. Swata will remain in the TOrrington post office all day answering questions which con- cernS the naval service.
 Sound motion pictures of the U. s. Fleet on maneuvers, the firing of big guns and torpedoes and travelOgs of many foreign lands will be shown Thursday at 7:SO p. m. by Michael Swata, quartermaster first class, local re- cruiting officer, at meeting of the Boy Scout Troop No. ?, also church members, and visiting troops i'll the Trinity parish house in TOrringtOn.
 Swata's topic will be on the various warshipS in the U. 5. Navy. He will also discuss the present naval recruiting policies. An open forum will be held after the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

I been resumed there was a decrease in fatalities of 6,5 per cent.
 The Commission finds that its stand is supported by every national and many state highway safety or ganizations. The various state and national automobile clubs, repre- senting the highway users, also have 1 gone on record in favor of inSpec- ton of motor vehicles. At least twenty three states have compul- sory inspection and most of the oth- CT states have inspection of one kind or another.
 The proposal to establish a maxi mum speed limit on public highways will provide, in effect, that mo per- sno shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public highway of the state at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable, having regard to the width, traffic and use of the | highway, the intersection of streets and the weather condition and wis., 1 ibility, and in no event at a rate of speed in excess of fifty miles per hour at any time or at a rate of speed in excess of thirty-f1ve miles per hour in congeSted areas or in excess of such lower speed limits as may be prescribed, and the fact that the speed of the vehicle is lower than such speed limits shall not re- lieve the operator from the duty to decrease speed when a special haz- ard shall exist with respect to pe- destrianS or other traffic or by rea- son of weather or visibility, highway or other conditions
 Speed Limits.
 This proposed amendment will not affect the present authority of towns or cities to, establish speed limits within their jurisdictions as at present, and the Commission also proposes return to the State Traf- fic Commission of the powers to es- tablish speed limits on state high ways within the proposed maximum limits. This authority was inad- vertently dropped from the statutes during the 1899 General Assembly.
 The requirements for operators of school busses which are proposed are exactly the same as those now required for operators of public service vehicles except that no fee will be charged for the special li- cense and no bond will be required as is the case with operators of public service vehicles. The opera tor would have to be at least eigh- teen years old, have no criminal record and be holder of a regular operators license. The Commis- sioner of Motor Vehicles would be empowered to require, if he felt it necessary, that an applicant for a school bus operators license furnish statements from two or more reput- able citizens vouching for the good character or other qualifications of the applicant.
 The new bicycle regulation would provide that any person operating a bicycle upon the public highway shall comply with the rules of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
...Ns f1&nmMS7y~t&
 ESTABLISHED 1883
ESTABLISHED 1888

These $34 Suits For Men-FormerIy $4O-WiII Make You Feel We've Got Something Here.
 It's our main dish in this January sale, and the generous values we serve with each helping gives man something to enthuse about for long time.
 Our $40 suits in the regular course of our seasons business is something we can afford to crow obout-when we slip the residue of these active lines into our $34 cases to clean up for inventory-weIl thot's something else again, and our customers are entitled to good crow now.
 We'd like to crown about 50 unexpectedly men who look as though they didn't have hot to their heod-we wont them to look pros porous and here's how-fine fur felt hats mostly all -$2.95-formerIy $4.oo. The price thermometer in the Ieother morket is going up-for limited time onIy-our speeioI full bodied, plump stock all leather oxfords - specially priced at $S.50-now $7.45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

An engineer recently invented a rocket engine which he claims when used in conjunction with con- ventional power, will increase the bomb load of a plane 85 per cent and decrease take-off distance one third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

Students in the five high schools in Waterbury have been invited to compete in the fifth annual national essay contest sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The subject is "One Nationa Indivis- ible" and all essays must be sub mitted not later than Washing tons Birthday, February 22nd. Winners in the local contest will he eligible also for special prizes in the state competitive effort and for the national cash prizes totaling $2,O0O.
 Today it was announced that the judges in the national contest had been selected. They are Frank L. Martin, dean of the road as set forth in Sec. 1639 and the requirements for signaling as set forth in Sec. 1644.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

Russia claims to have research laboratories on 100000 farms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. 22-(UP)-Weath- CT forecast;
 CONNECTICUT-MO cloudy and warmer tonight. Thursday cloudy nnd warmer.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and E H O D F SLAND-Mostly cloudy and war mer tonight; Thursday cloudy mad warmer with intermittent light rains Tate Thursday in the Berkshires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

During 1939 when Inspections were discontinued for period fa- talities increased by AS per cent and in 1940 after inspections had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
BUTTON UNION
 NAMES SNYDER"
Dividend of AS Per Cent Declared-$1O,OOO As-
 sets Better Than l939
MAYOR THOMAS ,. sPELLACY

The Waterbury Button Company Employees Federal Credit Union held its fifth annual meeting at the factory yesterday.
 Officers elected are: Ross Snyder, president; George Marvin, vice. president; Bernard Kaliss, treasur. er-clerk; Daniel Lynch, Alfred De. rouin, William Chipman and Are mand Ha1nel.
 A dividend of 4.8 per cent was declared on shares. Reports of the various committees were heard on various activities of the organiza- ton for the year 1940.
 Members of the credit committee are: Charles w. Johnson, Ernest E. Gothberg, and Armand Hamel.
 The supervisory committee corr sists of the following: Mrs. Beatrice Beck, Miss Mary Kaliszewski, and Miss Margaret Gercak. It was announced that the organ ization has assets totaling $10,000, an increase of 70 per cent over the previous year. Membership in the Union is 270.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
IRENE FRANKLIN
 HASPASSED AWAY
Old Time Actress Dies at Hospital in New Jersey
 This Morning

Englewood, N. J., June 16. (UP)-- Irene Franklin, musical comedy and screen actress, died today at Engle- wood hospital. She was 65. s Born in New York, June 12, 1876 Miss Franklin began her career on aNLondon stage at the age of six months and had been active in the theater continuously since she was Is.
 She toured Australia for three years and appeared in vaudeville in the United States for 12 years be- ginning in 1885 She made her Broad way debut in 1907 in "The Orchid" Other stage success included the Passing Show of 1917," Sweet Ade- line" in 1929, Ada Beats the Drum in 1881. She entered films in 1883, appearing in ''The President Van- ishes," among other productions.
 Her first husband was Burton Green. Later she married Jeremiah Jarnagin, a song writer, who com mitted suicide in 1884 in their Holly wood home while his wife was en- tertaining dinner guests.
 During the World War, Miss Franklin played in shows for the A. E. F. in France. In 1929, she in- herited S5O0,00O from an Australian uncle. She was the author of about 30 short stories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
CITY COOPERATES
 WITH NAUCATUCK
Local Defense Committee to Join in Defense Plans
 of Borough

Full cooperation of the Water bury Defense Committee with the Borough of Naugatuck in the latter community,s defense plans was promised today by Mayor Vincent A.. Scully during a lengthy confer ence with Warden Leo Brophy and Town Clerk Charles Daly. Dr. Ed ward J. Godfrey, city health offic- CT and chairman of the local med ical defense committee, also took part in the meeting, as did Police Supt. William J. Roach.
 Warden Brophy received an out line of the defense committee set-up here, which has been described as one of the most advanced in the country. He and Clerk Daly were given an opportunity to study data on the emergency test medical mo- bolization here yesterday afternoon, which authorities said was highly successful.
 It was indicated after the meet ing that Warden Brophy plans to establish in the borough civilian defense system similar to that of Waterbury. Naugatuck, already the site of several vital defense indus tries, is to be the site of new ar tificial rubber plant that will be one of the most important defense iI- dnsttieg in the natinns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Mussolini Hits Back Hard At United States
Americans in Italy, With Funds in Italian Banks Not Permitted to Draw Out One Cent, Even to Pay
 for Food or Hotel Bills
Rx REYNOLDS PACKARD

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Rome, June 16.-(UP)-Premier Benito Mussolini imposed retalia- tory freezing restrictions on assets of Americans in Italy today and banks refused to release money from American bank accounts.
 Americans, 1000 here and 5000 throughout Italy, had waited anx- iously since a retaliatory decree was issued yesterday, not knowing whether they would be able to draw money from their accounts.
 It developed that as soon as the decree had been issued, orders had been sent to all banking institu- tions throughout Italy, including the American Express Co.,, that all operations in American funds must be suspended until further notice.
 The banks opened at 8 a. m. @ a. m., E. D. ID. Americans found at once that their accounts had b cen frozen automatically, and many of them had no liquid funds on which to subSist.
 (The news that the retaliatory decree had been put in operation did not reach the United Press at New York until 7:38 a. r1., E. D. T. It was understood from Rome dispatches that censors had held up the dispatch)
 Ironically, the Italian retaliatory decree was put into effect here hours before the decree of Presi- dent Roosevelt became effective ir the United States, because the Presidents decree was issued after American banks had closed for the weekend.
 May Seize Property.
 The government had announced yesterday that United States funds would be frozen and that census would be taken of all American property in Italy so that it could be seized at once if any Italian
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-16
Surprise Mobilization In City
 Carried Out With Great Success
Everybody in City Was Caught By Sudden
 Disaster Relief Call

The surprise disaster relief mobil- ization here yesterday afternoon, which officials described as highly satisfactory, will be followed by similar demonstrations in other cities about the country. Waterbury was chosen for the first such nobil- ization in New England because of the fact that local civilian defense plans are further advanced than those of other cities. Colonel Sam uel H. Fisher, chairman of the state defense council, Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, chairman of the local medical de- fense committee, and Finton Phe- Ian, chairman of the Waterbury Defense Committee, all expressed themselves as extremely pleased with the manner in which doctors nurses, and other volunteers res bonded to the alarm" and carried out their duties.
 No Advance Tip
 No information had been made public about the test and only com mittee members and workers knew what was meant when factory whis- ties began to screech at exactly 2:30 D. m. As the signal was given, sup poSedly for a disaster at Library
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