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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01

Bill Kane of our composing staff is vacation: ing this week with his grandmother in New Jersey He be at the opening World Series game this afternoon in the Yankee Stadium Rev. Thomas Dwyer of Bridge
 ort Accompanied by his brother 'ixey" and Joe Shea were sorry they wasted their time Monday night and their good money too to Joe Louis easily retain his worlds heavyweight title against awkward Lou Nova Cal :fornia champion Private Vincent Iacovino of Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D. C., has returned to the nations capitol after few days with his parents who recently celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01

American fleet, that, at sunrise of September 10, spotted on the horizon the British flagship, Detroit, 19 guns, accompanied by five other fighting ships.
 It was il o'clock, the skies cleared by an early morning shower, when the fleets met. Suddenly Perry broke out at the Lawrence's main-royal masthead blue pennant, crudely lettered with the dying words of James Lawrence: Don't give up the ship" It signaled action.
 Perry furled his topgallant, hauled up his foresail and closed in. For two hours the lake-shore forests rumbled and roared the echoes of cannonading as the Lawrence took
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01

The Gagain family of East Farm Street should make interesting material for of Robert L. Ripleys cartoons They have five birthdays to celebrate every September. Pops comes first on the third, Towards 2Oh and Edwards the 3Oth Howie by the way, is now serving Uncle Sam with the National Guardstnen at Camp Blanding, Fla Recently sergeant stripes were awarded him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Leon of Franklin Street arrived in New York today aboard the Swedish liner Kungsholm after delightful cruise to Nassau, Bahamas :. Mir. and Mrs. Perry A. Borden entertained the First Baptist Mems League at their First Avenue dOmicile Monday night George Gillott has been elected president of the Scov Eyelet Room Social Club recently. Assisting him will be Secretary Charley Luth and Treasurer Pat Coscia Ray Fitzpatrick is roofing for the Dodgers to beat the Yankees He's on
 the short end and it looks though he's there to stay
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 OCT. 1, 194O
tBy United rrem)

London was bombed for the A25th consecutive night by waves of German bonbers.
 The British government named Admiral Edward R. e. R. Evans to solve air raid shelter problems in London.
 Germany signed e railroad pact with Soviet Russia.
 Hungarian Naxis were brought under the leadership of Ferenc Szalasi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01
Two Ships Bemoaned as ''Ill-Starred'
 Brighten the Pages of Naval History

In 1S12, the U. S. Navy was still Q Johnny -cOme lately among the worlds great sea services. The scOrn held for this Yankee upstart was epitomized by . British cap- taln's promise to "sink any U. S. ship in IS minutes" A rash pro- mise, indeed, as yoa will see from the stories, below, of two famous battles of the War of 1912. This article is the third of the series, Our Navy Fights and Wins"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01
DEAD-EYE FRED

Fred MacMurray, now co-starring with Marlene Dietrich In Columbia's s The Lady Is Willing" has & shoot- ing gallery in his basement at home. He's a dead shot, friends say.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01
SWAMI QUICKLY

DeWolf Hopper, q champion swim- nler when a senior in college, couldn't swim 6 stroke when he en- tered school as a freshman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01
NO SCARCITY

Loretta Young has four leadinA men in "The Men in Her Life" heI new Columbia picture. They ard Conrad Veidt, Dean Jagger, Otto Kruger and John shepperd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01

Dr. Francis P. Barnes, Commissioner John Kear- mey George Mccormick and Mike PerazelIa left early this morning for New York to take in the World Series opener this afternoon. Representative James A. ShmnHey, Democrat, of New Haven, has consented to og America, 1ccturing two hours each Thursday He's high ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01
Arthur Jennings of Litchfleld started 30 days ia

Arthur Jennings of Ltchfied started 30 days jail term this morning for stealing chickens from Thomas Baldwin who lives next to the Litchfied County Jal Art nabbed three fowls yesterday and started to hitch hike to TOrringtOn. The first that came along was
 state police machine operated by State Trooper Russ Starks of the Canaan barracks. Russ arrested Art when he discovered him carrying the bag with the three chicks He previously had been notified at the barracks of the theft. Now Jennings is really holding the bag
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01

real estate office in Louisville Ky, has its list of landlords, these three names: RED, WHITE, and BLUE Ora Casaway is president of District 50 of the @@s, By-ProductS Coke and Chemical Workers CIO. HOUSE is housekeeper in Rockspring, Texas. Doctor LAWYER is DENTIST in the Professional Building at Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. .. Commander of the D. s. s. Greer, destroyer North Atlantic patrol duty to ICELAND and fired recently by Axis sub- ces ILL to Kenneth DALZELL, at MontoOking, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01

Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-01

Potatoes are about eight-tenths water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11

Emil Karen, 30, known also as Kaczorowslki, of Spindle Hill, Vol colt, was granted continuance to Jan. g under bonds fixed at $1,- 800 by Judge John L. Gaffney when he was arraigned in city court this morning. He is charged with pass ing several worthless checks.
 The defense Atty. Joseph Navin, asks for 8 continuance after he told the court that he was called into the case suddenly, and was not prepared to try it. The prosecutor asked that bond of $2,500 be fur niShed which the defense counsel said was unreasonable. The court finally settled on a lower bond. -
 Edward Dumond, 30, of 26 Dwight street, received a suspended sen- tence ordered to turn in his li- cense by the court when he plead ed guilty to operating a motor ve- hicle while under the influence of liquor. He was represented by Atty. Frederick Bauby.
 Charged with assault and breach of peace, Edward J. Holland, B, of 1473 Baldwin street, was granted a nolle this morning.
 A nolle without payment was also given to Chester Mrozinski, 29, of B Mitchell avenue, charged with abandonment of wife. Probation of- ficer read report where the cou- pie have reconciled their differences and are seeking nv home.
 Charles Dessaulniers, 36, of 169
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
BARDIERI HEADS
 SANNTICA GROUP
Newly Elected Officers Are Formally Installed in
 Liberty Hall

The Societa' Sannitica installed their officers at the monthly meet ing held last night in the Liberty hall. Installation officer was Raf- faele Biondi Michael Di Carlo fur nished the entertainment ard songs. The refreshment committee con- sisted of Domenic Barbieri, Giagio Gagliardi, Joseph Pelosi, Prank Gag liardi and Nicola Giannetti.
 The officers installed were: Pres ident, Domenic Barbieri; vice-presi- dent, Joseph Giannetti; second vice. president, Luigi Filipelli; recording secretary, Jchn Izzo; assistant re- cording secretary, Salvatore Caro- falo; treasurer, Raffaele Grallo; financial secretary, Innocence Rem zoni; assistant financial secretary, Gabrielle Sciarra; censor, Antonio Minervino; orator, Luigi Ricciandi; herald, Raffaele Biondi; counsellors, Biagio Gagliardi, Nicola Albino, An tonic Pelosi; Fraicesco Addona and Luigi Pelosi; trustees, Donate Bal dino, Michele DiCarlo and Salvatore Guarino; accountants, Gerardo Pan- noni and Vincent Palmieri; sentry, Francesca Gagliardi assistant sen- try. Giacomo Sciara; society phy- sician, Dr. Saverio Cerullo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
NAVY RECRUITING
 FOR AIR SERVICE
Big Increase in Personnel Made Necessary By Ex=
 pansiOn Plan

An aviation force of some 25 ,000 men will be required for the gigan- tic increase planned in naval avia- ton and mechanics, John McGibbon, chief electrician mate, announced today, at the local recruiting station. He said that the present personnel of 5000 is quired to man the 2,500 planes now operated by the United States navy. To man and operate the new planes, MT. McGibbon said, more than 10000 additional men will be necessary.
 The choice will be made fran young men enhsting in the U. 5. navy for general service, provi fed that they meet the rigid physical and mental requirements They must also be successful in the com petitive examinations with other ap- pHcants for this type of duty. Ten men, he added, are required to keep one plane in active service.
 Men trained in the navy may fill some of the following ratings: avia- ton machinist's mates; ordnance men; metalsmiths; carpenters, and radiomen.
 The enlisted men will train year. ly at the Pensacola, Florida, naval aviation training base, and will in- clude several hundred men. There is an urgent need for thousands o1 additional men in the plants o1 plane manufacturing concerns ano in civil aviation. This vocation will provide excellent jobs for mer trained in navy schools when they are discharged from service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements were filed today with the clerk of Com pensatiOn Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot:
 Charles ROIOff of Winsted against the William Gilbert Clock company of Winsted, $7.62 begin ming December 13, for burns on the face and both hands.
 Mary BraZauskas, 59 Green street. against the Waterbury Button Co.,, S9.99 starting Decem- Der 19, for IaceratiOn of the sec Ond right finger.
 Floyd D. Smith of Cornwall against John z, Calhoun of Corn wall, $11.54 beginning December l, for sprained back.
 Thomas c. O'COnnor of Nauga- tuck, against the Naugatuck Chemical Co.,, $12.18 starting December 20, for concusSion of the brain and laceratiOn of the forehead.
 William Whitworth of Ansonia against the AnsOnia Electrical Co.,, S12.39 starting December 25, for injury of the index and middle fingers of the left hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
NewBattery Units nFareweuP Parade MondayAfternoon

Battery E., Battery G, and the 208th Coast Artillery Band, will hold farewell parade through the downtown section Monday af- ternOOn at o'clock, in their last public appearance before leaving at $40 a. m., Tuesday, for Fort Edwards, Mass.
 The parade will be climaxed by a formal guard mount, which will be witnessed by a number of guests. It will be held at 4 D. m. at Library Park if the weather is fair. Otherwise it will be held at the ArmOry.
 Guests will include Mayor Vim cent A. Scully, Cornelius F. Ma loney of The Democrat, E. Robert Stevenson of the Republican American, Chairman FintOn Phe- Ian of the local defense commit tee, Captain Wilfred St. Martin, president of the National Guard Officers Association, and Captain Edwin c. Gluntz, president of the Reserve Officers Association.
 Catholic members of the 2O8th will march from the ArmOry to- morrow morning to attend the 9 o'clock mass at St. Margaret's. church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
SOLEMNITY FEAST
 TO BE OBSERVED
St Thomas Holy Name Men Receive Communion in
 Body Tomorrow

Tomorrow the Solemnity of the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus will be observed by the Holy Name Society of St. Thomas church at the ' o'clock Mass. The society will re- ceive Holy Communion and a special musical program will be rendered by Professor Perreault.
 President Michael Grout has re- quested that the general intention of the prayers and Communions of the men on next Sunday should be the Success of the Holy Father in his efforts for peace and begging the blessing and assistance of God for our newly-inaugurated Catholic Governor.
 The Columbia Church of the Air tomorrow will feature the Very Rev. T. s. McCermott speaking on the subject "The Holy Name Society and Loyalty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
COP CLUB FACES
 FRACTIONAL FIGHT
Efforts Being Made to Re- store Peace; Bylaw
 Change Proposed

Local Republican leaders were re- ported today to be making efforts to prevent major battle from de- veloping at the annual meeting of the Young Mems Republican club at the Elton Monday night. Rumors of efforts by factional groups to gain control of the organization led to the intervention move.
 Before electing officers. the club will vote on a proposed change in the bylaws to allow a president to serve two terms If this should be passed, President Harold K. Hadley will be a candidate for rejection.
 Attorney Vale Matzkin may be a candidate for the presidency. If the ban on two terms should be up- held, a holf-doZen candidates may be in the field.
 Club circles said today that dues have been paid for large number of members who were in arrears so that they will be able to vote Mon- day night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11

 BALL IS TONIGHT
Annual Event Slated for Buckingham Hall; Floor
 Show Arranged

The committee on arrangements announces the completion of plans for the annual ball to be given by the Fratellanza Italiana Qtalian Brotherhood tonight at the Buck ingham Hall, which will be one of the outstanding events among local Italian American social cir cleS.
 One of the features of the eve- ming vii Joe a floor show from Broadway and De Vito's Orchestra will furnish the music.
 Several prominent citizens will be present as honored guests in- cluding Mayor Vincent Scully and Past Mayor Patrick M. Perriello. Large delegations are expected from many of the local societies and clubs.
 The general committee is headed by Angelo Cimaglia, past presi- dent of the society and includes John Izzo as vice chairman, Nicola Perugini as secretary and Joseph Cicchiello as treasurer. Other members of the committee are Frank Marucci, Angelo Gambino,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
RECEPTION HELD
 FOR H. N. MORFORD
Newly Appointed Superin= tendent of Winsted HOs=
 pital Feted By Trustees

Herbert N. Morford who was re- gently appointed superintendent of the Litchfield County hospital in Winsted was given a reception by the Board of Trustees of the hos pital and the Auxiliary Thursday evening when over 30 0people at tended welcoming party given in his honor.
 The affair brought together the leaders of civic, professional and social life in Litchf1eld County, all of whom paid high tribute to the new superintendent and wished him vel lat the new duties.
 The Litchfield County hospital and the resident who live in that section of the state are indeed for tunate to have man of the caliber and reputation of MT. Morford as the superintendent of their hospital.
 MT. Morford has gathered a re- markable amount of experience in this field having been superintend- ent for six years of the Prospect Heights hospital, Brooklyn, New York, a position which he left to take over his duties as head of the Litchf1eld County hospital. Prior to taking over the management of the Prospect Heights hospital, MT. Nor ford won wide acclaim throughout New York for his outstanding achievements in connection with his duties with the Brooklyn Children's s Society.
 Thus with a wealth of personally accumulated experience, MT. Nor ford is bound to bring into the Litchf1eld County hospital. a new and more modern trend of thought and practicability which will place the hospital on an equal basis with the more larger hospitals in the state. A large number from this city attended the reception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Hartford Among
 Safest Cities In United States

Hartford, Connecticut, has one of the best records for reduced automobile accident deaths in 1940 throughout the country, ac- cOrding to preliminary figures col Iected by the Census Bureau and released today.
 Only one city, Utica, New York, shows a better record. The data covers a period of one year end- ing December 2S, 194O, and is sub ject to revision.
 During this period Hartford had only eight deaths due to auto mobile mishapS within the city limits. This is a decline of 63.6 per cent over the preceding year.
 Utica'S decline was 75 per cent a drop from 12 deaths to three.
 Waterbury's death rate caused by auto accidents show decline from last year of 3O.8 per cent, but increased 12.5 in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Conference

A Waterbury delegation includ- ing John J. Driscoll, secretary of the Waterbury Brass Workers union. and Mrs. Leila T. Alex ander, director of the Pearl Street Neighborhood house was in Hart ford today for the fifth annual Connecticut Conference on Social and Labor Legislation.
 The conference will act or rec concentrations as to labor social measures to be presented to the i941 General Assembly.
 Following the conference ses- siqps testimonial dinner will be held for Rev. Lloyd Morley, of stamford, who has been a leader of the conference since it's in- ception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11

The Misses Gertrude Shanney and Betty Connolly entertained recent ly at a shower for Mrs. Harold D. Shanahan, the former Kathleen Ferris. The guests, all members of the Sigma Delta Kappa Sorority, presented the guest of honor with a floor lamp.
 Those who attended were: Ger trude Phelan, Louise O'Connor, Gertrude Shanney, Betty Connolly. Margaret Hanley, Fillmore Hyland, Doris DeMarine, Bernadine McDon- aid, Ann McDonough, Doris Cos grove and Kathleen Ferris Shan ahan.
 A linen shower was recently given in honor of Miss Mare Bliga whose marriage to Boris F. Dubinsky is to be an event of January 26. The shower was given by Miss Ly Du- binsky. Miss Sophie Kuzwich, Miss Sue Lukas and Miss Nora Griga- rousky, at Miss Kuzmich's home. The pride-to-be received many beautiful gifts from those present. Later on in the evening delicious buffet supper was served.
 Those present were: Anne Rab- ushko, Kay Rabushko, Statia Cir ven, Anne Lizak, Anne Hnewush, Stella Hnewush, Olga Kucheravy, Helen Jacovich, Sue Variwoda, Ann Prokovich. Olga Matzkevich, Sophie Hubrokovich, Mary La Rus so, Tessie Pawelchak, Ann Pawel- chak, Jane Hulick, Helen Koleshko, Olga Maluck, Ilga Butkevich, Dor othy Lukachevich, Nora Griga- rousky, Sophie Kuzmich, Sue Luka- shevich, Lydia Dubinsky, Mare Bliga.
 A group of people attended a progressive party recently. Visits were made at several homes where the group was entertained. Those included in the party were: Misses Theresa Vincent, Jessie Matthews, Gertrude Shanney, Louise O'Connor, Thelma Bond, Gertrude Phelan, Betty Connolly, Shirley Fallon, Sue Vintus, Clara Ryden, Robert Colby, Richard Owens, Will liam Casey, Edmund Sullivan, Will ford P. Colby, James Fallon, James Carney, Robert Ellis. Arnold Egert, MT. and Mrs. Cyril Mallette, MT. and Mrs. Christopher Hanley, Dr. ana Mrs. Ralph DeChristofero, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Seigler, MT. and Mrs. James Phelan, MT, and Mrs. Daniel Moore, MT. and Mrs. Rich ard Fallon, MT. and Mrs. William Farley, MT. and Mrs. Russell Bow eN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Give Elm a Chance

High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin of New Haven spoke at the Kiwanis club at Bridgeport yes terday and told members that there are half a million able bodied men in the United States, unwanted by the army or navy because they are graduates of penal institutions.
 The sheriff said certain types of criminals, such as hold-up men can be reformed if these men be given military training upon leav- ing prisons and put into regiments of their own. A graduate of penal institutions, he added should be inducted into the regular army provided they could obtain rec ommendation from prison officials. A year in jail is life sentence since 1t hangs over the heads of the offender, Sheriff Slavin said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Groom Sustains LaceratiOns On
 Way To Church

Driving tO his wedding at the St. Joseph church this moEza- ing, Michael CiprianO, almost landed in a hospital when . caa driven by BrazzO l.. TucciIlO, 90, of 22 West Porter street crashed into him near the intersection of Porter and Charles street shortly before 7:4O, Motor Pa trOlman John Murphy reported today. The bridegroom sustained slight laceratiOn of the f0re- head.
 The officer notified Tucci1IO ( appear in city court Monday t face motor vehicle charges. He will be arraigned before Judge T E. Conway.
 F. s. CiprianO was married.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Former Mayor

Domenic Liberatore, Umberto San topietro, Michael Gugliotti, Giuseppe Rubino, Peter Di Leo, John Sforza, John De Pastino, Staefano Matar- ago, Rocco Cretella, Antonio D'Ales- sandro, Peter De Cicco, Antonio Genua, Giuseppe Troinani. Agos- tino Agostini, Frank Vellucci, Gio- achino Morini, Donate Guerrero, Nick zappone, Atomic Caputo, Giro Valentino Antonio Sileo, Giuseppe Abbondandolo, Daniel Feola, Gio- vanni Miele, Antonio Romano, Peter F,ava and Sebastiano Scrimo.
 John Sforza, president of the Italian Brotherhood, will lead the grand march.
 A committee from the Italian Sisterhood, ladies auxiliary of the society. will assist the men. The women's committee is headed by Mrs. Angelin Pernatozzi, Miss Lucia Matarazzo, Mrs. Minnie Marinaro, Miss Nora Trunfio, Miss Mary Trunfio, Mrs. Marie Verastro, Mrs. Rose De Santis, Mrs. Jessie Macri, Miss Marie Damiani, Mrs. Jose phine Rubino, Mrs. Rose Rnaldl, Mrs. Josephine Morelli, Miss Anna Paternostro, Mrs. Antonette Assetta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
JUNE ST. CLAIRE
 BURLESQUE STAR
First Midnight Show Last Night Popular; Planned
 as Weekly Feature

Presenting as the third attraction of the new burlesque season at the ever popular Jacques theater Sweet and Low-down" the Western Wheel Burlesque Circuit has by far out done its previous efforts.
 Several changes have been made ill the chorus lineup, much to the benefit of that charming ensemble. The scenic and electrical effects are really gorgeous and are the best seen in any Connecticut Burlesque theater in long, long time.
 June St. Claire heads the large cast of principals and her very beautifully done comedy sketch, What Ever Young Bride Should Know, kept the opening matinee and night audiences in howls of laughter. This feature appeals espe- cially to the ladies and by the way this reporter noted that nearly half of the patrons were ladies. In addi- tion to her comedy sketch, Miss St. Claire is seen to advantage in her other numbers.
 West and LeXing, straight man and comic, West very large and Leving practically a midget, are one of the best comedy teams with any burlesque show and Carl Freed and his band responded to numerous en- cores.
 All in all, Sweet and Low-down' is modern, high class burlesque show and if the verdict of the three capacity audiences yesterday is any criterion, Old Jacques theater will be packed and jammed to the doors
 The midnite show which was pre- sented last night in response to the hundreds of demands from worker on the 300 p. m. to 11:00 p. m. shifts will be weekly Friday mite feature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
NOTED VIOLINIST
 HERE TUESDAY
Robert VirOvai Appears in Third Concert of Fine
 Arts Series

The third concert in the regular Fine Arts series, sponsored by the Mattatuck Musical Art society will be held Tuesday evening, January IA, at the Waterbury Women's club auditorium. Robert Virovai, 18 year old violiniSt, will be featured.
 Although still in his teens Viro- val has established for himself a record, and has been heard in a bril- liant succession of recitals through out the country. He has also ap- peared with the Chicago Symphony orchestra, the Philadelphia Sym phony, the Detroit Symphony, the Pittsburgh Symphony and several other musical groups.
 The concert Tuesday night will be at 8:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-11
Four Cents an Hour

A wage increase of four cents an hour, retroactive to Dec. 10, has been agreed upon by the A. H. Wells Co. after negotiations with the Waterbury Brass Work CTS Union, c. I. O. affiliate. The agreement was reached with the aid of the state board of mediation and arbitration.
 The union has agreed not to seek a further wage increase until at least May 1, according to John J. Driscoll executive secretary.
 Ballots cast in strike vote taken two weeks ago, contained in a sealed box, are to be destroy c without being counted.