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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
OVER l,OOOLOCAL
 TROOPS INVOLVED
Extension of Period For Training To Affect Many
 Waterbury Youths

An extension of the term of ser- vice of Selective Service inductees and National Guardsmen, if voted by Congress, will affect more than 1000 Waterbury men. The Senate has already passed a bill extending the period of service to IS months beyond the original one-year period, and the House will begin debate on the proposal tomorrow. Prospects are that at least 12-month exten- sion will be agreed on both chamb- CTS.
 According to figures at state Sel- ective Service headquarters at Hart ford, this city has supplied total of 452 selecteeS since last November In addition, a total of 151 men who have enlisted in the army, navy or marine corps have been credited against Selective Service quotas here.
 This figure of 6O3 is augmented by 170 National Guardsmen who left here in January for Camp Ed wards, Mass, and by more than 375 Guardsmen who left here in March for Camp Banding, Fla.
 The local total, which is exclusive of men who enlisted in the service before the first draft call, will be reduced as men 28 or over are grad ually weeded out of the army during the next few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
Disturbers Of Peace
 Receive Fines Today
Warning Given by Judge Conway -Patroman MOr=
 rissey Gives Accused "The Works" In Court Today

Harold Waite, 35, of GA Mill street, was fined 8 total of $10 and costs on charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace; and Walter Dubish, 25, of 9 Chase Park avenue, was fined $5 on a breach of the peace count when both men appear ed before Judge T. E. Conway in Municipal court today.
 Patrolman Francis Mccarthy, who arrested the two Saturday reported that at the time of the arrest he was directing traffic at the corner of Scovill and South Main street His attention was attracted by a disturbance on South Main street and when he approached the scene of the commotion discovered the men walking precariously down the street, clinging to each other for support.
 Waite, Officer Mccarthy siad, was bleeding from a cut on the face sus- tained when he became involved with Dubish in quarrel over money matters.
 Waite, when questioned by Judge Conway as to where he worked, stated that he had no regular en- ployment, but made a livelihood from infrequent and part-time pobs. In replyl to 8 query by Judge Con- way as to why he did not work reg ularly, the accused replied that he had been unable to secure employ ment.
 Judge Conway thereupon asked Waite where he managed to get the money to purchase liquor with, and the accused replied that his occa- sional work supplied him with the necessary funds.
 In imposing the fine, Judge Con- way advised the man to procure steady employment, and ordered him to "stay out of cuort in the future. He further warned him that if he were arrested once more, in the next eight weeks, he would r. ceive a much more sevr pnalty.
 John Carroll, 35, of 138 Charls street, was fined $5 and costs, and given suspended sentences on two other counts of breach of the peace,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
REQUESTS FILED
 FOR HOMES HERE
Government Agent Reports Unusual Demand For
 Uncle Sam's Houses

Applications for tenements in the two federal housing sites where construction is at present under way continue to pour into the head quarters of David T. McGrath. fed- eral housing manager, at Room 203 in the local post office building. Seventy-five persons filled out ap- plications on the first day after the blanks arrived from Washington, and prospective tenants are still ap- plying at the same rate.
 At the request of MT. McGrath, representatives of the several fac- tories in town will meet with him this afternoon to discuss the hous- ing situation, and in particular whe- ther the 300 units now in process of construction will be sufficient for Waterbtry's needs.
 Only one or two days remain in which local residents may suggest names for the two sites on Hamilton avenue and Long Hill road, as MT. McGrath must send his suggestions to authorities at Washington very soon. In most cases, the adoption of the names suggested by manager is merely formality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
MOTHS BLAMED FOR LIMB COLLAPSINC
No One Injured In Mishap on Central Green Satur-
 day Afternoon

Boring from within by the larvae of the leopard moth so routed one of the limbs of an elm on the Green across from Leavenworth street that it gave way and fell into West Main street during the busiest hours of Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, de- spite the many pedestrians and automobiles passing the West Main Leavenworth intersection at that hour, no one was injured by the falling limb.
 The tree surgeon reported that the insect pests had bored deeply into the wood. Such penetration by the larvae can be detected only by careful scrutiny of the outside of large limbs of tree, and counter acted by chemical treatment, he ex- explained.
 An examination of the other limbs and of nearby trees this morning by the tree foreman of the park de- partment revealed that they were in good condition. Officials feel cer- tain there will be no repetition of the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

Thomasaton avenue; Anthony J. Margiotta, 322 Orange street; Nicholas T. GaIucci, POS Orange street; Edward LaRosa, 60 Bur- ton street; Anthony Battistrada, 2S Dikeman street; Domenic A. Man. cini, 84 Easton avenue; John F. Birch, 285 Monroe avenue; Con- stantine H. Hudobenko, 172 Easton avenue; Raymond R. Hassinger, 59 Transit street; Edward w. Bakutis, 9 Wood street: Edward J. O'Reilly, Jr. 94 Cherry street; John Garraffo, IF Dakeman street; Patsy J. Azzara, Il High street; Marcel J. Dunne, 17O0 Thomaston avenue. Thomas J. Rurkowski, TIT Monmouth avenue.
 Board 15B
 Board 15B-Matthew Moran, 344 Willow street; James Coffey, 416 Willow street, both volunteers; Lawrence Robbins, 109 Coniston avenue; James Scigliano, 56 Cliff ton avenue; James Williams, 71 Hillside avenue; Frank Deimantas, A West Porter street; Joseph Calabrese, 643 Highland avenue; Simulevics, 13 Poplar place; Victor Gribinas, 99 Vail street; Marvin Rosenberg, Stephana lane; Carmen DiModugno, 162 Waterville street; Nicholas Bar tone, 21 Manhan street; Anthony Gentle, 45 Harpers Ferry road and Frank Carpini, 661 South Will son street.
 Board 1884, Joseph B. Trainor, 21' East Liberty street; and 16B, John L. Viotta, 256 Plank road; Louis F. Tata, 71 River street, and Arthur Caisse, BIO Hamilton 
 The transfers were: Richard Jal- Der, formerly of Fort Kent, Me-; John Monagan, formerly of Water town, N. Y, and Anthony Angus tauskas, formerly of New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
PRISONER SENDS LETTER OF THANKS
Receives Package Sent By Local Chapter of Amer
 ican Red Cross

An acknowledgement of the re- ceipt of one of the Red CroSs's food packages by a prisoner in a German concentration camp has been re- ceived by the local chapter of the organization, Mrs. Edith Ladd, ex- ecutive secretary, said today The package was sent him via Lisbon on January 31 of this year.
 The American Red Cross. after consultation with its own and with army dieticians, has determined on a standard food package which com pines maximum nutritive value with minimum space requirements, to be sent to prisoners of war in all the countries of Europe. Included in them are cheese, tobacco, hardtack, pork and beef. A great many of these packages have been shipped abroad, and to Geneva for distribu- tion from there to the various coun- tries at war, but relatively few ac- knoWledgements of their arrival are received here, Mrs. Ladd said. The letter received here last week was unmistakably in the handwriting of the prisoner.
 The Waterbury chapter of the Red Cross was also successful re- gently in locating the family of an Albanian resident of this city, who was naturally worried about their safety. After a lengthy correspond ence, an answer was received from his wife and children in their home country. The letter was in French, but in the handwriting of the mans wife, so that Identification was cer- tain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
$1O,OOO SOUGHT
 IN SUIT FILED
Plaintiff Alleges Perma= nent Injuries As Result
 of Fall On Cole Street
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Ferdinand Gagne, Jr., of this city, today brought suit for $10,000 against Grace A. Gaffney, also of Waterbury, in superior court.
 The plaintiff charges that on Jan. 27, last, while walking in front of a building located at 75 Cole street, and belonging to the defendant, he slipped on the icy surface of the sidewalk. As result of the fall, Gagne alleges, he suffered fractures of the right fibula and the right tibia, and ankle injuries.
 As further consequence of the mishap, it is claimed, the plaintiff has developed permanent and pronounced limp.
 The defendant is charged with negligence in having failed to main tain proper drain pipes on and in the ground, in order to permit water to be drawn of into the gutters. It is also asserted that the walk was not sanded at the time of the fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
Farewell Ceremonies Held for Ctys Latest Army Quota
Five New Postal Clerks Appointed To Local Staff


 Appointment of five new regu- lar clerks at the post office as the result of the recent increase both in incoming and outgoing mail was announced today by Post master Charles A. Babin. The men, all of whom have been sub- stitute clerks for some time, are Valentine T. BOentgen, Joseph T. MuihalI, Thomas V. GOrden, Francis w. Mulcunry, and Christ 0pher F. Fitzpatrick.
 A considerable growth in the a. mount of mail being handled by the local post office in recent weeks made necessary the in- creaSing of the staff by the addi- tiOn of tn efive men, whose pro- motion to the rank of regular clerks Is effective Aug. 16. This growth has also been reflected in the increased postal receipts in 1941, as compared with last year.
 The appOintees will be replaced on the roster of substitute clerks by men on the civil service lists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

and resisting an officer, when ar- raigned before Judge T. E. Conway in municipal court today
 Testifying that the accused had repelled all of his efforts to arrest him, Patrolman Charles Morrisey stataed that he had been summoned to a tavern at the corner of North Riverside and Bank streets, Satur- day afternoon in order to quell the man, who it was said, threatened ito wreck the place if he didn't get drink"
 Officer Morrissey stated that Car. roll resisted all his efforts to arrest him, and kept kicking him persis. tently. Finally the accused left the tavern, walked out into the street and started to abuse the officer in profane language. He was taken into custody by Patrolmen Morrissey and Daniel ONiel.
 Atty. John F. Tobin asked Offic- CT Morrissey whether he had not threatened to give Carroll the works. The policeman replied that The was giving him the works now" :"
 A stay of execution Of the $ fine was granted until Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
Compensation Agreements

Compen atiOn Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot today approved the following agreenemtns:
 Fred Rosa, Waterbury against Chase Brass and Copper Co, Wat erbury, $1S.52 per week beginning July 5; partial amputatiOn of the right index and middle fingers.
 Walter CrOse, Waterbury, a. gainst the Chase Brass and Cop per Ce., Waterbury, $25,0OO per week beginning July 2, 1941; frac- ture of the first metatarsal bone, left foot.
 Madeline St. John, Waterbury, against Chase Brass and Copper Co, Waterbury, $l2.14 per week beginning June 22; low back pain.
 Willfa m Burnop, Waterbury, against Chase Brass and Copper O., Waterbury, $1S.4O per week beginning August l; low back pain.
 Frederick Talmadge, Water at&0AAAob SAAoeSV A1Ae esSS SsAANA Copper Co.,, Waterbury, $16.O4 weekly for 10 weeks; B 1-S per- cent loss of function of the left second finger.
 J. Petrone, Waterbury, against Chase Brass and Copper O., Wat erbury, $19.3S per week beginning July 19; Iaceration of the left lower leg.
 Michael J. Leon, Waterbury, against Lake Quassapaug Amuse- ment Park, Inc, Middlebury; $12.5O per week continued for an indefinite period during incapa- city; fractured hip.
 Louis Boss, T0rrington, against Ernest A. Marquard, TorringtOn $19.67 per week beginning July 9; transverse undisplaced fracture thru the descending ramus of the left public bone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

An all-day program of gportG events, speech-making, entertain~ ment and other attractions is beina arranged. A crowd of several thou- sand is expected.
 The outing is the one of the prin- cipal political gatherings each year and this years event should prove nG exception, in view of the fact that there will be a city election this November.
 The general committee, as an- nounced by Co-chairmen Bianco and Mambruno, is as follows:
 Carmine Albino, Octavio Barone. Ralph Belloisy, Salvatore Borelli, Clayton Briotti, Joseph Calo, Emilio Caruso, John Caggiano, Louis Chief fo, Arthur Chieffo, Michael Cian0, Joseph Ciaccio, Carmen ipriano, James Corideo, Michael Colluci, Gerardo Cucolo, Ralph Deschino.
 Fred DeLeon, Fred Errico, William Errico, Anthony Ferraro, Thomas Fibre, Carl Gemino, Anthony George, Albert Iarrapino, Frank Longo, Vito Becce, Emil Mascolo, James DelBuono, Pat DeLeon.
 James Sagginaro, Jules Santora, Joseph MazZafeo, Frank Mete, John Membrino. Henry Minicucci, A. Daniel Morelli. Albert Mucci, Am thony Mole, Vito Mole, George Mo- bile, George Palladino, John Panr none, Ronald Pettrucone, Anthony Muccino.
 Charles Muccino Lawrence Razli- bo, Michael Rossi, Nicholas SacchA Jerry Scorpion, Eusticcio Schiappa, Ben Scarpati, Nicholas TambureIl0 Anthony Tamaro.
 Michael Toma, Charles UrianO, Patsy Varanelli, Nicholas Zappons, August Rinaldi, James Salvatore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
Full Weather Report

Boston, Aug. H. (UP) - wea- ther forecast.
 CONNECTICU-I n a A ing cIOudiness and warmer tonight. Tuesday considerable cIOudfncSH slightly warmer.
 MASSACHUSETTS, n e a ing cloudiness, not so cool tonight. Tues day considerable cloudiness, occas- ional light rain west portion fol- lowed by occasional light rain in east portion in the afternoon. Slight ly warmer.
 RHODE ISLAND-I n ere si Ing cloudiness, not quite so cool tonight. Tuesday considerable cloudiness mad slightly warmer followed by occasional light rain in the after noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
TWO BROTHERS
 F SANK TOGETHER

East Hartford, Conn, Aug. il. -- (UP)-Two Brooklyn, N. r., broth- CTS were drowned in a reservoir Sunday when the elder went to Ire. rescue of the other, who was call- ing for help. Neither could swim expertly.
 The brothers, Anthony H. Fruela- wirth, 19, and George, IS, (971 Will loughby Ave, Brooklyn), were vis- iting their uncle.
 Police reported George went be- yond his depth in the reservoir and shouted to his brother to save him. Anthony was in rowboat at the time, and leaped in after his brother.
 The bodies were recovered after two hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
Master of Ceremonies

having been designated as candi- date for this office by both Demo- cratS and Republicans.
 The gathering brought members of the family from many cities, in- cluding a large representation from Waterbury.
 Henry E. Smithwick of this city ofdciated as master of ceremonies throughout the day.
 Among those attending were: MT. and Mrs. Robert Smithwick of Cheshire; MT. and Mrs. John Smithwick, New Britain; MT. and Mrs. George Smithwick, New Bri- tain; MT. and Mrs. Henry E.. Smithwick, Waterbury: MT. and Mrs. Henry Snithwick, Jr., New Milford: MT. and Mrs. Joseph Smithwick, Bristol; MT. and Mrs. William F. Smithwick, Bristol; MT. and Mrs. Michael F. Hogan, Water bury; MT. and Mrs. William John- ston and William Johnston, Jr., Thomaston; MT. and Mrs. Robert Welton, Bristol;
 MT. and Mrs. FTanK 5. Hogan, New York; MT. and Mrs. Robert Welton, Jr., Waterbury; MT. and Mrs. Joseph Hogan. New York; MT. and Mrs. Alfred Kenney, Water bury: MT. and Mrs. Ebert Johnson. Wingdale, N. Y; MT. and Mrs. Ben- jamin Tenn, Cheshire: Miss Marion Tenn, Cheshire; MT. and Mrs. Pat rick Calvin, John Calvin, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Devine, MT. and Mrs. T. T. Quill, Mir. and Mrs. Timothy Rrickley, MT. and Mrs. Michael Driscoll, Mrs. John Grimm, Timothy Callahan, Miss Irene Callahan, MT. and Mrs. Cornelius Sullivan, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Cronan, Mrs. B. Brun, Mrs. Nora Auston, Miss Dor othy Henebry, Miss Ann Rosk, Mrs. Alice Bradley, MT. and Mrs. Albie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
ALDERMEN MEET
 THIS EVENING
Votes Expected On Trans fer of Funds-NeW Act=
 ing President

A special meeting of the board of aldermen will be held at the city hall tonight to vote transfers of funds recommended by the board of finance.
 In the absence of President John s. Monagan, who is recuperating af- ter a serious illness, either Alderman Martin Sullivan or Alderman John Kapcha will be elected acting presi- dent. Both are Democrats.
 The meeting was called by Mayor Vincent A. Scully to allow transfers of needed funds to be made within departments without waiting for the boards next regular meeting, early in September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
Girl Dies Following Mishap

The funeral of Claire elan Cole, 11-year-0ld daughter of MT. and Mrs. Franklin Cole of Lakeview avenue. Seymour, formerly of Wa terbury, was held in Seymour yes terday afternoon, with burial in Pine Grove cemetery, AnsOnia.
 The young girl, who moved to Seymour from this city with her parents five years ago, was killed Saturday when she fell from a three she was climbing into some broken glass, severing veins and arteries in her right thigh. She died before reaching 8 hospital.
 Survivors besides her parents are a brother Edwin Franklin, Jr, and 8 sister Lois.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
BOXING CONTESTS
 HELD ATTY, CAMP

The silence of the countryside surrounding Camp Matucha, the " camp in Watertown was broken on Saturday evening by the sound of heavy blows being landed, by the heavy breathing of embattled pugi- lists, and by the cheers of many on- lockers Mataucha was staging it's boxing bouts.
 When the dust of the battle clear ed away, the following winners were announced: Jerome Griner by de- cision over Marvin Gruber; Robert Jones, a decision over Frederick Schneider; Jeff Smith. decision over Bob Winchester; Robert Burns 8 decision over Carlton Bird; Har- old Morin drew with Anthony Fun nelli; and Robert Swift, a decision over Alden Warner.
 Judges were: Henry Blansfield, Dick Weisman, Thom Donahue, and Chris Kelley. Howard Thorn ley was timer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
General Committee
 Named For Outing
Governor, Mayor, Congressman to De Among Guests of Honor at ItaIianAmerican Democratic Club Event

The personnel of the general committee for the annual outing of the alianAmerican Democratic club at Lake wood park Sunday, August 24 announced today by James Bianco and Victor Mambruno cochairmen Jerry Scorpion is committee treasurer and Nicholas Zappone is publicity director. Gov. Robert A. Hurley, Mayor Vincent A. Scully and Congressman J. Joseph Smith among the many prominent political and civic leaders invited to the outing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
Smitllwick Family
 In Annual Reunion
Members Present From Various Parts of State, New
 YOrk-1enry Smithwick Officiates at Gathering

The annual Smithwick family reunion was held yesterday at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Smith wick in Cheshire with Attorney and Mrs. Frank s. Hogan of New York City among the guests of honor. Attorney Hogan, whose mother is a Smithwick, is slated to be New York City's next district attorney,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
POLISH BOOKS ARRIVE

Gary, Ind. = (UP)-What is be- lieved to be one of the first ship ment of books from Europe in re- cent months was received by the Gary Public Library after V year and nine months on the way. The books were ordered from Poland on oct. IT. 1889. for Gary's Polish population.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
1@rl4MS7ye~H ESTABLISHED 1888
Closed All Day Today - Open All Day
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ESTABLISHED isss

Closed All Day Today Open All Day
 Tomorrow - Tuesday Some Of This, Some Of That, And 4 Little Bit Of Everything To Make Spending And Saving Easy To- morrow. PoIm Beach suits for men $l5.o5 Formerly $I7.75. There's still big kick left in summer. up to September l5.
 Palm Beach suits for men up 10 38, in Prep Shop" p"-second floor
 $12.95-FormerIy $l6.50.
 Swim trunks for men $z.50- formerly $500. A Swim trunks for boys 45 cents from $1.O0 - For young men in Prep Shop" second floor $I.45-from $500.
 Choice Ecucdor PonomG hats for men $5.9 formerly up to $l2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

Burke, MT. and Mrs. Earl Isallier MT. and Mrs. Rene Lameux, MT. and Mrs. Dick Geoghan, MT. and Mrs. Fred Trevethan, John Welsh, all of Waterbury; Thomas O'Neill, Walter Kelly, Luddy Burke and Mrs. R. Rigney of Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
GoodwillLodge, K. .ofP. :,
 To Meet This Evening
Russell Benninghoff Leaves For Erie, Pa.-Mr., Mrs
 WestwOOd Attending Sons Wedding
WATERVILlE COrrespondent-Mr& R. W. Henion Telephone 3-54ea

Waterville, Aug. 11-G oodwill Lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pythias will hold a regular meeting this evening, 8 o'clock, at Fraternity Hall, with Chancellor Commander Harry Lethbridge, in charge. Im- portant business will be transacted and 8 full attendance is urged.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Thomaston avenue, together with with their niece and nephew, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Hoyhen, of Bethel, have returned from motor trip through the New England states.
 Miss Doris Stevens of Boyden street, has reutrner to her home from St. Mary's Hospital, where she recently underwent an operation for appendicitis.
 Russell Benninghoff of Terrace avenue, left on Saturday to join his wife and daughter, in Erie, Pa., where they have been spending the past week with his aunt and uncle MT. and Mrs. A. E. Schneider. MT Benninghof was accompanied by his father and mother, MT. and Mrs Robert Benninghof of Yale street.
 MT. and Mrs. William Westwood of Cooke street, left last week to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

attend the wedding of their son Rev. Arthur w. Westwood of Cleve- land, Ohio and Miss Winifred E. Schroeder, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Schroeder of Tipp City. Ohio, which took place Saturday evening, at St. Johns Luthern Church, in Vandala, Ohio.
 Marcel J. Dunne, of 17O0 Thomas ton avenue and Thomas J. Rurkow- ski, of 177 Monmouth avenue, were two of the 34 selectees in Water bury's quota who left this morning for the induction center.
 The Women's Society for Chris tian Service of the Grace Methodist Church will hold a sewing meeting, Wednesday evening, August 18th, o'clock, at the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11
THE FLAMINGo IN NASSAU

Nassau, Bahamas -(UP)- The Flamingo, newest drink in tropical Nassau, combines the traditional rum which has been distilled in this part of the world since pirate days and the cocoanut with which the Bahamas abound. The formula: pour a jigger of rum over a scoop of cocoanut ice cream in tall glass; fill with cold ginger ale or cocoanut milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

Production of Italy;s famous maI- ble has slumped during the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

Club houses for native girls are being urged in South Africa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

Russia expects to produce 10000 poo cans of fruit juice this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-11

MT. and Mrs. William Westwood of Cooke street, left last week to