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Smyrna times., 1941-05-15
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF MAY 18TH, 1891

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call 20 mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
Smyrna times., 1941-05-15

Mrs. Susan G. McGaw, mother of
A. N. and John E. McGaw, died at
the home of the latter in this town,
on Friday, in her 73rd year She
had been a resident of this town
but a year or two, and in very i'll
health much of the latter part of
the time. The remains were car
ried to Aberdeen, Md, on Monday,
accompanied by her children and
the undertaken, where they were
met by a large number of their
friends, and conveyed to the Pres
byterian Church, the place Of inter
ment. The pastor paid a high
tribute to her worth, noting the
fact that she, with her husband,
was one of the original members
when the church was founded, and
remained one of its most reliable
members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23

committee are Pter Steponavich, Mrs. Vladislova Dumsa, Thomas Matas and Bolinus Petrouskas.
 About 30 members of the Holy Name society of St. Joseph's church are expected at the second summer outing of the organization which will take place tomorrow at the Benzavich farm and Judd's pond Watertown. A program of various games, sports events, and refresh ments has been planned. The mem- bers will meet at 12:30 at St. Jo- seph's church from where they will leave for Watertown by private car
 The outing arrangements commit tee includes Al Yoksa, chairman George Kalvaitis, George Kiktorai- tis, Joseph Bravey, Joseph Shukis and Gus Krisavage.
 Hundreds of persons are expected to attend the annual parish outing of Our Lady of Mount Carme. church which will be held tomorrow afternoon and evening at the Brad. ley orchard, Bradley avenue. Mer- chandise and refreshments stands have been planned for the affair and various games such as pitch. penny and a pan game will be in. cluded in the activity. A specia prize will be awarded in the evening
 A large committee composed O representatives of the variou church societies has made arrange ments for the event, proceeds o which will be used for the benef1 of the parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
LIQUOR OUTLETS TO BE LIMITED
No Opposition Voiced to Proposed zOning Ordi-
 nance Amendment

No opposition was voiced last night at 8 hearing before an alder manic committee on proposed zon. ing ordinance amendment which re. strtcts the number of Liquor outlet in the city. Offered by Aidermar Joseph H. Reiner, minority leader it would set up limits as follows: 25G feet between restaurants, 500 fef. between package stores, 750 feet be- tween taverns, and 1000 feet between any outlet and church, school CT hospital
 The ordinance would not affec. present liquor outlets but would cover any planned for the future. Opening of a new outlet on premises which had been closed for AS days or more and which are within the for- bidden areas would be banned.
 Attorney William Wertheimer, who said he spoke for over 40 permittees, declared that continued increase in the number of liquor establishments works hardship on those who have invested large sums in their busi- ness. The field, he said, is already oyercrowded and will become mere i So unless some limit is placed on the number of permits.
 ! Also speaking in favor were Alder man James Abercromhie, Albsrt Cohen, Frank Danen and Nathan Freedman The last three operate package stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
DOMENIC PAPIANO
 GUEST OF HONOR
Testimonial Dinner Held Thursday Night Largely
 Attended By Friends

Joseph Fabiano was toaStmaster at a large testimonial dinner given Thursday evening at Mecca's hall, in honor of Domenic Papiano, Jr., who is to be married shortly.
 Guests present included: Fred Papiano, Sam Papiano, Angelo Gug- liatti, Joe Fucito, Joseph Santopie- tro, Warren c. Holt, William A. Sal- mon, Adolph Dressel, Mike Stable Michael Christiapo, P. BarteSiewiez Bruno Loscaria, Giovanni Palomba. Francis Delflno, Domenico Lea, Pete Pace, Vito Giovanrielly, Peter Sil- vester, Frank Sylvester, Vincenzo Greco, T. Santoli, Thomas Deleo, C. M. Vadier, Alfredo Da1fami, Walter Kuson, John Pitcas, Joseph Faille, Sebastiano AGorine, Genaio Scarzo D. Santoli, Michael Mour, William E Stilnick, Pasquale Scenna.
 Also Louis DIVito, Charles Yer nale, Thomas Bartha, Wallace Edel- berg, Mario Biondi, Michael Mach arelh, Domenic Papiano, Domenic zappone, Lucian Biondi, Antonio Palomba, Raffaele Romano, Leonard Ciresi, Charles Charpentier, James Walker, Joseph A. Riccelli, Patsy F. Famigliette, George Dupre, D. Blosio, Domenic Servelh, Vito Cappi, Paolo Florida, John Poidomani, Paul Per- rucie, Antonio Barbino, Michael Vernale, Joe Izzo, John J. Crane, Robert Steners, Victor Belanchone, Saverio Vaccaro, Petro Cocchiola Joe Poidomant, James EmbardS, Ted DeCorso, Rocco DeCorso, J. Ambroz- zitis, Tony Doan, Joe Riccelli, Paul Smoley, Ralph Biondi, Harry Peke- larus, s. Cunatruetvi, Joseph Miner vini, Tony Woirlensin, Winnie Golf fredo, P. Longo, Charles Covielto Peter Sciascia, Luigi Scozafava, Joe Cosseto, James F. Phelan, Frank Tueie, Joseph Auccllo, J. DiAilerise Roland Guernier, P. Egidio, e. Nor. rissey. Alphone Bessette.
 And saverio Rottella, Pasquaie Riccio, Jerry zollo, Alfred Marano Sam Lanza. Henry Magllo, Frank Qariani, Mike Kerwin, Thomaf Marinella. Felice Garialo, salva- tore Bottella, Salvatore Critelli Pietro Panasci, Carmelo Lonibardc Patrick MaEron, Domenic santoro Jerry lsedroff, OFtenzlo MineTvini Michael Glordhio, c. Dlmeo. Mlckes Ralnobia, Patxy TaFtaglia, Pas quaie Ciasullo. gantl Catalanl, Johf PerrotH. Edward xeitko. Toney Ro. stat, Vik Antoniali, EFank Eugllesi John Clover and pdmenie Papiane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23

Attorney Thomas Kobelis of New Britain, national president of the Lithuanian Legion of America, will address the members of the Sylves- ter J. Stokes post at special bus ness meeting tomorrow morning at g o'clock at the Legion hall on Bank streeet.
 The post and its auxiliary will meet at 1 o'clock tomorrow after noon at the Krugelis farm on High land avenue for the seventh annual joint outing of the organizations: An elaborate program of games, sports events, entertainment danc- ing and refreshments has been planned. A supper will be served at 5 p. m.
 Mrs. Margaret Bebrin, auxiliary president, and James Stokes, post commander, are in charge of the outing arrangements. Others on the committee include MT. and Mrs John Bruzas, Mrs. Mamie Matusav- age, Mrs. Theresa Stokes, Stanley Bakanas and Charles Slokas.
 Attorney F. J. Bagocius, of Bos- ton, national president of s. A. L.. Lithuanian Alliance of America, and Anicetas SimutiS, assistant to the consul general of Lithuania in New York, will be guest speakers at the second summer outing of the Con- necticut district of the alliance which will take place tomorrow al Linden park, Union City, by ar. rangement of local lodge il of thu organization. Their talks will bt based upon conditions in LithuaI1ii and the fate of the nation.
 The program which will include music, dancing and refreshment. will start at F o'clock noon anc continue until late in the evening Hundreds of persons from all parts of the state are expected to partici. pate. Proceeds will be used for the maintenance of the Lithuanian night classes sponsored by the state alliance.
 A special musical program will be rendered by the s. L. A. Lithuanian Students chorus of New Britain under the direction of Miss Isabelle Jenkelunas.> Music for dancing vii be furnished by the Merrymakers orchestra.
 Members of the arrangement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
PEDESTRIAN HURT
 IN AUTO MISHAP
Sylvan Ave. Man Suffers Severe Injuries; Police
 Probe Accident

George Bevins, 4s, of 13S Sylvan avenue, was reported this morning by St. Maryis hospital authorities as good"
 Bevins suffered a fracture of both forearms and fracture of the left leg when an automobile driven by Alfred Juliano, 31, of g EaSton ave- nue struck and knocked him down on Baldwin and Washington streets.
 Police reported Bevins had just alighted from a Connecticut Railway & Lighting bus proceeding along Baldwin street and passed in front of the bus to reach the other side oi the street when Juliano's car came along and struck him.
 Motor Patrolman Alfred Overtor reported Juliano had green light al the corner when he hit the pedes- trian. No arrest was made pending the completion of the officers report of the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
INJURIES PROVE
 FATAL TO MERTZ
Suffered Loss of Both Legs in Railroad Accident
 Wednesday Night.

Injuries suffered in freight train accident in which both legs above the knees were severed proved fatal to Fred Mertz, B, of 54 Rail- road Hill street shortly after mid- night this morning at St. Mary's hospital. Mertz was run over by a string of freight trains Wednes- day night near Fifth street.
 Dr. Harold F. Merrill, assistant medical examiner, said the death of Mertz was due to shock brought on by his injuries. In addition to his severed legs, Mertz suffered a fractured pelvis, severe laceration of the left arm and internal injuries when he was struck by the freight train en route to Hartford.
 According to Deputy Coroner Miles F. McNiff, Jr., the victim was hit by the freight train on the westerly rail of the easterly line opposite the second Standard oil Go. gasoline storage tank.
 Barney A. Burd, railroad detec- tive, who was making his rounds found Mertz lying alongside the tracks.
 Police reported that the engine and about 40 cars of the long freight train passed over Mertz before he was found.
 Burd was walking along the length of the train after it had come to regular halt before pro- ceeding into the freight yards, when he discovered the injured man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
Priorities o ObtainedO
 Heating Apparatus
 For New Residences
Contract Calls for Completion of Long Hill Undertake ing By October 2S-Many Dwellings Nearly
 Ready for Occupancy Now

Priorities have been secured on gas ranges and coal furnaces for the local housing project, according to John M. Carnody, national ad- ministrator of the Federal Works Agency, and the first deliveries will be made to the Long Hill site about September IS.
 The principal delay now is caused by the lack of sewer and water fa- cilities, which the city is to fprnish. The necessary connections with the federal project will probably not have been completed by mid-Septem- Der, at which time it has been hoped the first group of tenements would be ready for occupancy.
 MT. Carmcdy announced that ac- cording to the terms of the con- tract, the Long Hill site is to be en- tirely finished by October 28th = paving of streets is to be completed, and the grading done, and SO on. On that date the entire site is to be turned over by Major John Lee and his assistants in charge of con- struction to David T. McGrath, local housing manager, who will rent the units, and see to their maintenance.
 Except for the lack of sewer and water facilities, work at the Long Hill site is progressing on schedule, with all the buildings erected and enclosed, and 30 per cent trimmed out inside. The Hamilton avenue project, which was begun a month later than the other, reports 25 of its 50 buildings erected, and the other 9 under construction.
 Half of the 29 acres included in the Long Hill site are now studded with % nearly completed buildings, totaling 122 units, and the rest con- prise the grass plots around each of the houses, and common recrea- tion centerS. The commonest type of unit is that which includes two bedrooms, in addition to living rooms, kitchen, and storage space. There are also 36 units with three bedrooms, and IA which have but one apiece.
 The Long Hill project is located six blocks from the nearest school, and eight from the nearest church. The Hamilton avenue site is also eight blocks from the nearest church, and the same distance from the nearest school.
 Plans at the Hamilton site call for the erection of 50 buildings, one of which will be occupied by the federal manager and his staff. O1 these buildings 25 have now been erected, and the remainder are ir process of construction. The tota. number of units will be 178, spread over 40-acre plot.
 There will be 26 bedroom units, 104 two-bedroom units, anc 48 with khree bedrooms at this site when ceEstruction is complete.
 Thus far there have been approx icately 250 applications filed fol rents in one or the other of the sites. Housing capacity of the two together will be 300 families.
 Tn return for providing water and sewer facilities, providing police and fire protection, and taking care o1 garbage disposal, the city will receive Is per cent of the rental income o1 the two sites, in lieu of taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
HYPER INDUSTRY
 FACING PROBLEM
Defense Priorities May Close Factories Engaged
 in Non-Defense Work

Max Messing, pesSident of the American Fastener Go. yesterday confirmed reports published re- gently in The Democrat of the threatened shortage of zippers as national defense needs grow. MT. Kiessling reported that his com pany has only a six-week stock on hand, and will have great difti- culty in getting further supplies of copper. N
 Despite the fact that the local firm has had a few government or ders, the great majirity of its pro- ductson has been non-defense work, according to the president.
 The national goVer n ment's OPACS is now making a study of the question, and will announce its decision to members of the slide fastener industry as soon as pos- sible. One difficulty with convert ing the industry's factories to de- fense production is the fact that each of the manufacturers of zip perS in the nation has individual ized machines not adaptable to other purposes.
 According to MT. Kiessling, the only defense work his firm has done is providing zippers for the nayy's submarine bunk covers, for uniform pockets, leggings and aviation equipment, but this has been an inconsiderable part of the com- pany's output. Most zippers made today, of course, are for civilian use, on trousers and on dresses.
 When present stock is exhausted, dpper manufacturers will be faced with a serious problem in finding some work for their employees to do, MT. Messing admitted. He hopes to work out some plan within the next few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
WOLCOTT VOTERS.
 DEFEAT MOTION

Voters of wolcott, at a special town meeting last night. rejected a proposal for the establishment of d town board of finance.
 Plans for an addition to the North school were approved. They involve purchase of small piece of land from Mrs. Charles Blackburn for e200 and construction cost not to involve over $500.
 The selectmen were authorized to accept the annual town aid road grant of $iT,SO0 from the state. It is planned to use siSOOO for shap- ing and gravellins and the rest for oiling and maintenance. The meeting voted an approprla- ton of sSo0 for kitchen equipment in the schools and another of $500 for tine town defense council.
 The selectmen were instructed to name committee to study the ned for zontfag ordinances.
 Carl c, Mattson was moderator of the meeting, which was attended by over SoO persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
Three More False Fire Alarms Sent
 In Last EOening

Three false alarms were turned i'm last night, one false alarm was received when someone called in and said a fire was in progress at the cor ner of Robbins and Merrill streets. F0ur pieces of fire equipment arrived but re- turned to the firellOuse and re- ported they were unable to find any fire.
 Box 475 located at the cor ner of South Main and Pied mont streets was ,fMrned i'm at 12:2S a. m. yesterday. At 1:l3 .. m. Box 75A at the corner Of Bunker HiIl avenue and Wind sOr street was sounded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
Federal Housing Projects Here Progressing Rapidly
State Officials Here
 For Joint Ceremonies
Michael GiOrdano of Waterbury Becomes State Com
 mander of ItaIian-American World War Vets Tonight

With ranking national state and local officers of the Connecticut department of the IalianAmerican World War Veterans of the United States and it's auxiliary com
 ing from all the Stae and leading citizens of this city who have Sgned their intentions of being present in large numbers, the ball of the Hotel Elton will be taxed capacity for the eventfu installation of the newly elected officers of the Connecticut department of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUs
By BILL GARRIGUs

Second Lieutenant Frank Rant has received his commission and wings and is now ready to battle all-comers aloft. Frank comes from our own Shepaug country, he's a country boy with steady nerves and lots of stamina. He developed both nerve and stamina trying to get to and from his rustic homestead over our rather rugged highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
Hospital
 Bulletins

The condition of George Mitch ell, 32, of 21 COIley street, an em- ploye of the Eastern Color Print ing O., was reported as ''imprOv- ing'' by Waterbury hospital offi- cials today. Mitchell suffered lac- eratiOns Of the face and . frac- tured arm in g fall from horse In WOlcott yesterday.
 Also described as better are John Mesaitis, 25, of Watertown and Arthur Hubert, 20, of Ithaca, N. Y. Originally on the danger list, both men were admitted Wednes- day following an automobile acci- dent on WatertOwn avenue. Their names have been removed from the danger list.
 Lorenzo, e3, Of s6 Second Street, Walllngford. remains on the Wa terbury hospital danger list. He received second degree burns of the face and arms from boiling tar, while working at the East ern AEalleablbe Irsn Co. In Nau- gatuck Thursday.
 The condition of Joseph T. Noia og 70 Randolph avenue who is lir der treatment for infantile paralys was reported by st. Mary's hospitl this morning as unchanged"
 Young Nolan's name stlli Teniais on tho danger list. hospital attachl reroFled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
MEN BAKE FOR CHURCH PARTY

Carlsbad, N. M.-(UP)-The men took the cake at a church party. The masculine church goers decided to give their ladies rest and bake cakes themselves. Commented one wife, "There's no reason for us to cook if the men can do as well as this"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
POUGHKEEPSIE MAN
 NAMED IN ACTION

Mrs. Ruth Goode Richards of Waterbury yesterday filed suit for divorce in superior court against Walter R. Richards of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The petitioner charges cruel ty' and desertion since 1887, and seeks the custody of a minor child They were married in Mahopac, N. Y, in 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
@rMnz1ynvvR ESTABLISHED 1888
ESTABLISHED 1888

School Days Around The Corner And This Sole Of Boys And Stu dents Shoes At $2.95-FormerIy Up to $6.75-Going Like q House Afire These are fortunate doys for mothers of boys and young stu dents back 10 the campus in September.
 There's choice of seven hundred good shoes 10 begin with, but if you're going to fiji up your shoe '. box, don't wait until inc last gun is fired. because you don't very often hove a chance to pick $3.95 to $6.75 shoes for $z.95. All soIes fin0I-sole in Shoe Shop, socond floor.
 Closed oII doy Mondoy-opsn olI dsy Tuesduy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
BUILDS MEMORIAL

Carnarvon, Wales-tUPl--In .he spot she most cherished In her for. riler home ct Crlccieth, North Wales. Lloyd George iS building c Garden of Rcmenihranco" t0 the memory of hls wife. Dame Mar garSt Lloyd George.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23

It's a genuine pleasure to read of Franks ad- vancement. He wasn't re S. tered for the draft, he en- listed. He rep cn ts that portion of the population of these nit c d States that wOr- ries not about morale. The Air Corps, the Reg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23

Years ago, the 4th Division was organized at Camp Greene, N. C., for leading role in World War One. Training with the British, the 4th soon learned how not to conduct battle. Came the break through in the spring of 1918 and the 4th returned to the Yank command. What they gave Jerry along the Marne has the Old- timers talking to this very day. Across the salient they slashed and at the River Vesle, established bridgeheads for the hOpoff toward the Aisne. At St. Mihiel, the 4th held a flank and took four or five little towns without artillery sup port. In the Meuse-Argonne, they set an aII-time record for the time troops of the Allied cow- mand remained in sector in acc ton against the enemy. Their accoEnpIishments i'm Americas greatest battle are history. Picked as one of the best six divisions In the A. E. F., the 4th treklked weary kiIometers into the Rhine land and served with the Army of Occupation and with the Ameri- can Forces i'm Germany. Connec- ticut men will hear gallant tales around the campflres in Louisiana because the 4th is tops as host or companion division. The 4Srd is I'm fast company. We know be- cause the 4th was tour" divlsl0n, one Of the best on earth!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23

China has . three-yeag aiforesia- ton and agricultural promotion plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23

Our own 43rd Division is having 8 chance to meet high morale and genuine esprit de corp down there in Louisiana. Teamed with the 43rd in the current war games the men wearing the green ivy leaf shoulder patch of the 4th Regular Army Division. Like the Big Red One, (of the First), this insignia is the hallmark of effi- ciency. The 4th can be depended upon to show the Connecticut
 boys the way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23

uIar Army, the Navy, and the Marine Corps instilIs morale into each ard every man in uniform by making them confident and skilled in the military arts. Morale and real esprit de corps is in- stinctive with these men wh0 have made their contract with Uncle Sam without pressure.
 Both Time and Life spread ink lavishly to depict the failure of morale in the army. Such report ing may be in the interest of the public or it may be poor policy; either way, it's a sad reflection on the ability of our officers charged with training the draft army and the national guard units. One salient thing stands out in all eyewitness reports: the outfits that are drilling their eye teeth loose are not wanting for morale. The enlisted men, those who are volunteers, are not Tn low spirits. The West Point off, cers are certainly far removed from the winner grouping. You can bet your last thin dime that regulars everywhere are just as staunch and true as they ever were and that the $50 men in the guardhouse at Fort Knox, ken- lucky, are not regulars.
 Drill does it. The everlasting repetition of task or a movement until action correctly is almost second nature makes for not only perfection in the profession of arms but also for high morale and a belief in ones self and in the service. Where morale is low, you'll find a drill schedule framed by nitwits or reserve officers that allows men too many hours of leisure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-23
National Officers
 Here For Meeting
Lithuanian Legion to Hold Important Conference, Annual Picnic Tomorrow; Expect Alliance President
BROOKLYN NEWS

committee are Pter Steponavich. Mrs. Vladislova Dumsa, Thomas Matas and Bolinus PetrouskaS.
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