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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-21
Legion To Decorate
 Graves Of Veterans
Over 500 in Local Cemeteries to Be Visited; Corp.
 Post Issues Statement Explaining Poppy Receipts

to submit e report of the admins istration of the money given them. From the poppy fund provisions are made for military funerals for all veterans regardless of affiliation with ex-servicemen's groups. .s The statement issued reads aS follows:
 Balance, May 1, io40 .$i6e84 Receipts from Poppy I Sales ...........n 37i.60 Donations, Friends of
 the Legion ........ 120.00
 
 8e47.44 Expenditure:
 Decorating Graves .4l20.72 Relief and Service Work ... 87.b0 Wreaths for Honor Roll ,.. 1000 Newspapers for Rocky Hill .. l040 Sympathy Cards ........... 3.l6 Funeral Expenses .....,,... 50.O6 Waterbury Boy and Girl scouts .,.,,...,,...',,'', 4IUU Visiting Nurses Association 800 Medals for Students ...... i050 Christmas Party for Children 20.20 Red Gross, War Relief Fund 2500 Red Gross -- Roll Call ..... 25.00 Dues =. Disabled Members .. 400 Grave Markers ,.,,....... i7.2S St. Joseph's Orpharage ... 500 Connecticut Society for
 Crippled Children ....u 100 St. Mary's Hospital ....."" 500
 s- Totals Expenditures ...... .$4l6.79 Balance--May l, 104i ..... .$23i .66
 Respectfully submitted,
 M. II. TOOMEY,
 Finance Officer. Joseph Hackett, Commander. Aaaraa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
HOSPITAL PLANS
 NEW POWER PLANT
Laundry to Be Included in New Facilities; $25O,OOO
 Estimated

Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch & Abbott, noted Boston architects, will soon start to draw up plans for a new power plant and laundry to relieve the present overtaxed equipment at the Waterbury hospi- tai. The cost of this addition to the institutions facilities may reach $200,000 or $250,000, according to Howard P. Hart, of the executive committee.
 Preliminary plans to be drawn up by the Boston firm will be further considered at a meeting of the hos pital bonrd, and the actual work of construction is not expected to start for several weeks, The present plant will be retained for emergency or auxiliary use even after the new ono Is ready for use, sometime next year. 1t was announced
 Tho hospital board is expected to approve the hospitals grounds off Robbins street as the site of the construction, and soil borlngs are already being made there. Board members yesterday made an inspec- ton of thee nlarged and improved public parking space at the hospital as well as the new entrance, and the parking space reserved for hos pital employees.
 The Boston firm which will dc. sign the power plant and the laun. dry is well-known throughout the enes for It's work on the New York Medical Center and the recent addi- ton to the Hartford hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

The importance of good rich soil about the roots cannot be over. stressed. Well-rooted manure and 6 4-l2-4 mixture of an organic fertilizer worked Into the sou prior to planting is recommended.
 Pruning of deciduous plants is necessary to maintain Q proper balance between the top and tho roots, Remove all damaged roots first, and then diseased, damaged or dead branches, before shaping the shrub. Planting places Q severe strain on the root system and theres fore we must tighten It's load by re- moving from one-third to one-hah of the top plant,
 Never just top prunes. Out out some of the old wood clear to the ground and then prune to give . balanced growth, keeping In mind the natural shape of the plant, Pruning should be studied as 1t is not a Job for an unskilled gardener. Tools must be sharp, clean and properly selected. Paint all cuts over one -half Inch with tree compound and not an oil paint.
 Soil tests should be made before planting definitely acid or alkaline. loving plants. Send a sample of soil to your nearest state agricultural
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
CHAPTER ADOPTS
 VARIED PROGRAM
Office Management Group to Open Busy Year
 October 6

A program embracing such varied topics as psychology, economies and the promotion of good letter writing has been arranged for the coming year by the program committee of the New Haven Chapter of the Nd. tional once Management Associa. ton. Gus Reihl of the Chase Brass and Copper Company and Earle Barnuin of the Waterbury Clock Company, together with Frank sherman of the Dictaphone Com pany, New Haven, comprise the committee.
 The chapter will meet on the first Monday of every month ct the New Haven r. M. 0. A. for dinner ct 6:30 and Q technical session an hour later. The year should be very in- structive one, as each speaker will be an expert in his field.
 The year gets underway on octo- Der 9th with pr. Alon2o D. Grace, Commissioner of Education for the State Of Connecticut, discussing, Business Education vs Business Needs" -- and 1t Is expected that not only members of the Association will be in attendance but practically every educator In this district who is interested in training people for the business world.
 The balance of the program Is as follows:
 November g.
 Governmental Regulations af-
 fecting Export Trends", speaker,
 W. A. Johnson, manager, For-
 eign Trade Department, of the
 Manufacturers Association >os
 Connecticut, Inc. December l.
 Psychology and Personal Rela-
 tionships", speaker, J. 0. Netf,
 Associate Professor Of Educa-
 tional Psychology, New Haven,
 State Teachers College. January B.
 Joint meeting with Bridgeport and
 Hartford Chapters, subject,
 "Economic Outlook, speaker,
 Professor George Smith, Yale
 OnAVeESltys February D.
 Promoting Good Letter Writing,
 speaker, Mrs. May Gentry. March 2--
 "Ofiice Systems Methods of irl-
 creasing Ofilce Production
 through Standardization"
 speaker, George Osborne, Inter-
 national Silver Company. April G.
 Round Table Discussion, "dadgets
 and Reducing Ofilce Costs,
 Chairman of the Meeting, Nor-
 man Greist. May 4-
 Annual Message" from MONA
 National Headquarters. May 2S-
 Annual Banquet and Election of
 OfilcerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
PROSPECT WOMEN
 ORGANIZE CLUB
Mrs. William J. DriscOll Heads Democratic Won1.
 ems Organization

A Democratic WomenS club was organized In Prospect last night with Mrs. William J. Driscoll being elected first president of the new organization. Mrs. Henry A. Hay den of Waterbury, county organ izer for the Connecticut Federa- ton of Democratic Women's Clubs, was In charge of preliminary ar- arrangements.
 Mrs. Hayden explained in detail the workings of the numerous Democratic Womens clubs through. out the state and showed how woe men were proving of more and more assistance in the conduct of local, state, and national elections. She also pointed out that women were being elected to state office In Connecticut, something unheard of until few years ago.
 Mrs. Mary c. Kilmartin, town clerk of Waterbury, was also pres. ent at the meeting and explained the duties of her office as well as the processes of making voters and administering election laws.
 4thSt NlBIlbb tHeGtAlb WdS AiVAu at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Har- ry Coughlan on Terry road. Mir. Coughlan is the Democratic town chairman of Prospect and an acc tive party worker throughout the I4th senatorial district.
 Other officers elected in addi. ton to Mrs. Driscoll, the president, were Mrs. Ray Merriman, ist vice. president; Mrs. Airne Beauregard, 2nd vice-president: Mrs. J. Joseph Smith, Srd vice president; Mss Florence Raudrs, recording secre- tary: Mrs. Harold L. Cinq-Mars, financial secretary; and Mrs. Frank Baker, treasurer.
 Among the initial endeavors planned by the new club is Q tea which all the women of Prospect and their friends are cordially in- vited to attend. The date will be announced shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
ASSOCIATES HONOR RICHARD ROBERTS
Bridgeport Probation Of. flciaI Leaving for Port.
 land, Me-, Position

A farewell dinner" will be given at 8 p. m. Monday, September %, st the Algonquin Club, Bridgeport, for Richard D. Roberts, probation officer of the Fairfield County juve- nile Court, who goes to Portland, Maine, October 1, as director of the Cumberland County probation sys- tenn.
 MT. Roberts is well known throughout Connectciut He was for several years secretary and treasurer of the Connecticut Pro. batlon Association. He was elected president two years ago, nn office he still holds. Chosen for the Maine position from c wide field of appll- oantS, he will organize the probation system Of the county which includes Portland, and have charge of pro- baton work for both adults and juv. eniles and for the superior court.
 Plans for the testimonial which will bring friends and coworkerS from all parts Of the state, are being made by e committee headed by Everett L. Whiting of the airAeld County court. First Seleetman John Ferguson of Fairfield will be toast. master. Fairfield Chief of Police Arthur Bennett is chairman Of the gifts committee and Miss Mary Mc- Guinness of the FirAeld County court of the dinner committee. Res ervationS are being received by Mir. Whiting at the Firheld County courthouse, Bridgeport and by fneIil- bers Of the committee on arrange. mentS.
 Mfr Roberts has been connected with the Fairfield County court since It's organization July 1, 1895. Before that he was connected with the WestcheSter County, New York court. He is a graduate Of Middle. bury College where he was prom inent in athletics. H0 received a masters degree in Social Work at Fordham University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
JACK HACKETT

John Haekett, the papers said, died last week. Years ago, the East End was full of HackettS, various families, and Jack was one Of the lot. He was q Hartford Haekett, born there, but came here as c boy, and always stayed that was all of over 30 years ago. And during that entire time, he lived in no other part of Waterbury. Out East was home to him, and he didn't wish to leave his sisters and brothers, who were brought along when the parents first or. rived in the city.
 Like some others, out there in the Eighties, Jack was one of the number who joined the Brass City Volunteer Fire Company, and he stayed with 1t up to the very date of It's diSbandment in April, 1911, or 90. Jack and his pal, Joe Mo. Ilroy, hated to give up, but the Board of Public Safety decreed that the old company would have to get out, and out they got, TO. placed aS they were by q perman. ent fire organization with brand new automobile of the bumper type.
 Jack Hackett marched with the volunteer boys every time they went on parade: he was not one of the pole men," because this assignment went to big fellows like Eddie Gallagher, Tom Crannell and Eddie Cummings; Jack was generally found in the rear of the decorated jumper holding on to the rope for dear life, SO that the hose car would not slip down the grade onto the heels Of the big fellows In front.
 Jack died with few friends left: because the roster of the old Brass City Is now about vacant. He was Q factory worker, faithful and hard working in whatever assign" ment he received.
 But he was one of those fellows who lived his life aS he desired 1t; he never got much out Of 1t as we observed, but was an easily satis- fled person, objected to nothing, and got little for the hard days employment he put in at the plant.
 Thousands of his time were like him.
 They slaved in work for Q Life that we Still at the old Buff wheel wonder what 1t is all about.
 Better that some of us were never born.
 To us, again, Life is a Fake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
By THE OUT EASTER

When John D. Welsh of 600 Meriden road died at his homo Sept, i3 last, we ceased our read. Ing of The Democrat and thought back to the time of April 22, l9l2, when the City Hall was on fire, and when the 65 ft. ladder of the old horse drawn truck of the Sco- will SC. fire station toppled over onto the trolley wires In West Main street With Capt. John J. Mitchell, then Q private, strapped to the extension. It was MT. Welsh, with some other linemea around ct the time, who rushed to the assistance of the trapped fireman, and rescued him from coming in contact with the live electric wires.
 Jack Welsh was Q lineman and electrician for the Conn. Light & Power Go. In It's time of the Bank street plant, and when all of the office business took place in the little building opposite the Plume & Atwood factory. He was asSo- ciated with the John Sweeney contingent, one of the best crews Dave Meth had during his long connection with the company. Al. ways willing worker, careful and particular in whatever he had to do, Jack Welsh was therefore valuable asset to the company which employed him. Friendly, and cordial at all times, he endeared himself to oil of his associates, and made friends wherever he went.
 After he left the Lighting com- pany, he was with the seovill Mfg. Go. for some time, and later retired, and lived the balance of his life at his little home on the road to Hltchcock's Lake and Meriden.
 We knew Jack Welsh as well as we did many of the others around with him In the stringing of the dangerous trolley and electric light wires. But we did not know him intimately, just a pleasent greeting from him every time we met on the street. And we natur- ally had a feeling of friendship, as many others did for him. He wasn't exactly Q Waterbury fellow, but he had been here for q period of 70 years or so, and had become
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
Beer Being Sold
 At Golf Course

Beer is being sold again at the municipal golf course onu East Mountain, but this time under Q state license. The city's applica- ton for a license has been grant, cd by the state liquor commission and sales at the club house are now legal.
 The Democrat disclosed several weeks ago that the state liquor commission had begun an inquiry as to why more than 0 dozen brew CTS and wholesalers had been sell- ing beer to the city-operated golf course when the city had no license. It developed that the city had been selling beer at the course since l9S5 in violation of the law.
 Corporation Counsel J. Gregory Lynch, after Q study of the s!tua. ton, recommended to the board of park commissioners that a license be secured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

go Into the winter dry, therefore regular watering must be done un- til the ground freezes. Good soil Is composed of 40 per cent clay loam, 40 per cent organic matter and 10 per cent sandy loam.
 Early fall planting is recommend cd for balled and burlapped ever greens. Most deciduous woody plants should not be moved, unless balled and burlapped, until their foliage Is well colored or dropping.
 Be guided in the choice of ma terial and time of planting by a reputable nurseryman in your To- cality. What may be the general rule in eastern New York may be the exception In Western Ohio. Most trees move best iu the fall, yet silver naples and poplars move better in the spring. MasnoliaS transplant best just as their blossom buds be. gin to form. Among the shrubs the Japanese snowfall, Buddleia, Sutnac, strawberry shrub and tamarix will not endure the winter when planted in the fall,
 Learn to know the ultimate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
OSTEOPATHS IN
 FALL ASSEMBLY

The yearly fail assembly of the New England Osteopathic Associa- ton has been called for Friday and Saturday, September 26, and 27, at Poland Spring, Maine.
 High blood pressure, anemia, cere- bral injuries, and the value of x-ray in the early diagnosis of tubercu- losis are some of the topics to be presented Saturday. Fridays high lights will be golf tournament and banquet at the Poland Spring House.
 The associations officers are: pr William T. Knowles, Boston, presi- dent; pr. Lyle W. Jacobs, Spring field, vt, vice-president: pr. Floyd Moore Brookline, Mass, treasurer; pr. Mildred E. Green, Waltham Mass, secretary; pr. Foster D. Clark Torrington, Conn, sergeant-at-arEns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
Two Bell Alarms
 In Four Minutes

An automobile fire called out four companies of engines last night after box alarm PA, Vine and Cherry streets was turned in at 10:20 p. m. Fire officials blamed a short circuit for the blaze which caused slight damage. The vehicle is owned by Walter Richardson.
 A mattress fire was extinguished last night by firemen from three companies at the home of Helen Haight of TAO Waterville street. Fire investigators said the fire was caused by . person smoking in bed. The fire was confined to the bedroom which was damaged, firemen said, The alarm was turned in at l0;2O lp. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
Todoys Answess Co cRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

1. Thailand was known as Siam.
 2. Indo- China was a French pos session, is now occupied by Japan.
 3. The Panay and the Tutuila were U. s. gunboats bombed by Jap- anese. Panay is one of the Philip pine Islands; Tutuila Is U. s. Is- land in the Samoa group ip the south Pacific.
 {. Rudyard Kipling wrote the poem Road to Mandalay." The rail link of the Burma road runs through Mandalay, Burma, on its way to Chungking.
 s. Dutch Indies exports Include; oil. tin, rubber, copra, sugar, coffee, Quinine, tea, cocoa. spices, tobacco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

Edward Meafsk, Tool Room empoye at scovil's, is one fellow in million. Recently he found sum ot and Wood Streets and promptly turned it over to the scovil Lost and Found Department Notices have since been placed around the plant and inquiries should be directed to John Bergn in charge of the Plant Protection Department Ed by the way recently was recipient Of
 25year gold pin He entered scovis in 1916 as an er- became stock clerk and then toolmaker in the main tool room under Ernest Barsch Honest fellows like Ed certainly deserve more than gold pins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
City Hall Fire or 1912 RecalzedByDeath Notice
Passing of John D. Welsh Brought Back Memo ries of Thrilling Rescue-Another Old Time Volunteer Fire-Fighter, Jack
 Racket, Responds to
 'Last Bell".
Cast Bell".

pretty well known. Our memory Is he once told Us he was born up Mass. way, around Palmer. But he used to say he liked Waterbury from his early days here, and wo know Waterbury liked him.
 He appeared 50 hale and hearty when we saw him last, his death was Q surprise and Q warning that appearances in the makeup of Man does not always count.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

growth of the trees and shrubs you are planting. An important fac- tor is proper spacing to permit the plant to develop. Too close planting results in unhealthy plants and loss of bloom, as plants need air all around them. Shrubs usually mature in two to three years and trees Tn 10 to i2 years.
 Planting for a quick effect is beautiful only for couple Of years, and 1t Is costly. When se- iecting plant material visualize the appearance when fully grown Figure out whether 1t will fill the intended space. whether 1t will grow in shade or in sun and If 1t demands acid or alkaline soil. REMEMBER BLOSSOMS
 ARE NOT PERMANENT
 Foliage Is more important than flowers. Many plants are beautiful when in bloom but are ugly-looking the rest of the season. Color of bark and fruit Is worthy of conSid- eration.
 Planting is best done on dull days when little or no wind is stir- ring. Never allow the roots to dry out. Protect them with earth or o moist cloth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23


 Every Probate Court in the country has on record instances of famous and interesting wills filed in It's ar chves Many of these have attracted national attention and have been publicized at great length From Eng land now candidate for admission to this select circle It Is the will of young British arman who failed to come home with his squadron after recent bombing expedition into occupied France Bob Rose of the RAE Volunteer Reserve decided to make will soon after the war began. He ght-hearted and gay in making 1t, even urged his mother to assist him. sport jacket the butt of many household joke, he bequeathed to Max Miller, famous English musichall comedian. His com rades in the 4oth Squadron remembered in this ash ion One hundred dollars to be spent in binge by bers of the 49h in the event of my being reported mis- sing Another bequest: If am killed in flying, $l00 to pay for cheerful celebration by members of the Red hill section of the RAF Volunteer Reserve" The word cheerful" was underlined $2o0 was wied to provide prize for the hame winner at his school Margate Col lege His wife had long wanted a vacation. So down went: "One thousand dollars to my wife to buy trip to the Pyramids and new outfit of clothes" They pub lished the will last week in England and his jokingly made bequests being fulfilled His wife receives the residue of $4652 estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

experiment station with Q letter ex- plaining your desires. 5e guided by their recommendations.
 All trees should be planted in pits at least two feet greater in diameter than the spread of their roots and two feet deep and as much deeper as Is necessary to per- nit 6 inches of soil below their roots. Planting beds for shrubs should have q minimum depth of i6 inches of prepared soil, Never plant nearer than IS inches to any building and more if there Is an overhanging roof.
 WATER PITS BEFORE
 AND AFTER PLANTING
 Plant each tree and shrub the same depth as 1t grew in the nurs- cry. A trihe higher Is better as plants are bound to settle in the loose soil, Water each pit to settle the bottom soil.
 Place the plant in the position in which 1t is to grow and at the pro- per depth. Lay the roots out natur- ally, work loose and dry soil about the roost to prevent air pockets, use stick fig necessary, i'll the hole up two-thirdS, and flood hole with water. Fill remainder of hole with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

nd dormancy instead of the s c @ s o n of growth is to fol- low. Evergreens will have time to establ is h themselves be- fore hard frost Is expected.
 All plantings should be made in good, easily- broken soil in beds or pits that are well drained, No plant should Yaa sAa,.v.atktnSl hn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

flee employees rack up strikes and spares is going to be pretty nerve-rackng this Two sharpshooters from the services Preston Thorns of the navy recruiting station and his colleague Paul Connors or the marines have decided to give the "cvves" few lessons in pin dropping Postmaster Charley Babin says the recent convention of postasters in Boston was pretty close to ports the Hotel Staer headquarters for the getogeher was surrounded most of the time by busses waiting to take the delegates to ball games to the theater on tours of the historic Hub Representatives of 48 states attended and chose the spot for next years confab Portland Ore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
IOWA CHEESE MAKING GROWS

Des Molnes, Ia. -(UP)-- Iowa cheese production in l94o increased 24 per cent, or 83i ,759 pounds, over the previous year, the state depart ment of agriculture reports, The 2l Iowa cheese plants produced 4,lsl,- 3b7 pounds. valued at $608, 8,772.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23

Johnny Thompson president of the CityWi Soft ball League the past season, can't wait until tonight John Rccard of Prospect are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary today: She's the former Pierina M Abbate of New Britain . MT. and Mrs Chris Poul- sen of Bunker Hill Avenue will have three candles on their wedding anniversary cake today Jim Calvin of the opposition is vacationng this week and next so his city court beat will be taken by Sandy Bologna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
Autumn Officially Arrived at s:sO a, m. TOday)
7Sl BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

Autumn Officially Arrived at s:3o a. m. TOday) It's Autumn by the calendar,
 We've come to the equinox, The leaves are gradually changing color And dried and faded Is the phlox The sun goes down in glow radiant,
 In the early morn there's haze Soon they'll be starting bonfires
 And then therell be a big blaze. The late straw hats look tacky,
 Katydds are noisy at night, Mothers youngest wants a new dress,
 Says her summer ones aren't right. It's Autumn by the calendar,
 Goodbye to summer fun, Among the things to bother you Is
 How much will coal be 8 ton2