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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

congressman
 In the production of essential de- fense weapons In time of peace, in order to minimize delay in reaching peak production in time of emer- gency.
 First In 1889
 First educational orders" con- tracts were issued in April, 1889, and one of these was awarded the Win chester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, which now Is en- gagged in the mass production of the official semi-automatic Garand rife.
 When Representative Smiths plan first was accepted, the Con- gross authorized only the appropria- ton of $2000, 900 during each of the five fiscal years beginning 1888. Working with the War Department to meet objections voiced against the bill by Congressmen from non- industrial areas, Congressman Smith was successful in obtaining sufficient support to obtain in April, 1889, an authorization for the ap- propriation of $42000,0O0, of which $S4 OO0,0 ,0OO was to be available dur ing the years 1889, 1940 and 194l, and $2,000 during each of the four fiscal years following l94l.
 President Roosevelt, in his mess age to Congress, January l2, l94i, said T suggest approximately $32.- GOO 900 for educational orders for the Army---in other words, to enable industry to prepare for quantity production In an emergency, of those military items which are non- commercial in character and are so difficult to manufacture as to con- stitute what is known as bottle necks' in the problem of procure ment."
 The Congress accepted the Pres- ident's recommendation and there- by aided the current defense pro- gram by preparing at that time the tools, jigs and dies which manufac- turers are using now in the mass production of vital weapons.
 Program Initiated
 The Wall Street Journals com mentary on the value of Repre- sentative Smiths program to the current defense drive continues, Tn April, leS9. six contracts were let to initiate the program of educating American industry in the produc- ton of non-ccmmercial military items, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company obtained . gas mask con tract; Winchester Repeating Arinl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
MEMORIAL TABLET
 UNVEILED SUNDAY
Dedication Follows at Cer- emOnies for Late Rev.
 Pasquale COdella

A beautiful memorial tablet was dedicated in loving memory of Rev Pasquale Codella, pastor of the Italian Congregational Church at the corner of Union and South Elm streets for 36 years, yesterday after noon at fitting services marked by the presence of prominent minist- CTS from many sections of the state,
 The tablet was dedicated by Rev Dr. James F. English of Hartford and unveiled by Pasquale Perillo.
 Rev. A. L. DiFlorio, acting pas tor at the church, offered the open ing prayer. Rev. s. c. Gozzo of New Jersey read Psalm g and Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, led in prayer,
 The church choir sang Jesus, Lover of my Soul" after which Rev. Natale Ricicardi of Hartford read the scripture Rev. Gioacchino PerrellA of New Jersey offered prayer.
 Short talks were given by Rev Sherrod Soule, Rev. pr. James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Congre- gational church and pr, Walker.
 Rev. Canio Cerreta of Bridge port and MT. DiFlorio gave short talks in Italian. Benediction was pronounced by Dr. English.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
TWO CUBAN ARMY
 MEN IN ACCIDENT
Soldier From Venzuela Also Hurt in Marion Sat-
 urday Afternoon

Three representatives of the Ven- ezuelan and Cuban armies, Julian Travillot, A, of Havana, Cuba, Manuel Canamero, 28, also of Ha- vana, and Antonio Dugarte, 25, of Venezuela, Central America, were in- volved in an accident in Marion Saturday afternoon. Two of the men were hospitalized, one badly injured.
 Travillot was driving the car, po- lice stated, which went into a skid and struck a tree. In Travillot's car were 'Canamero and Dugarte when the accident occurred.
 Canamcro was taken to the Brad ley Memorial hospital where hos pital authorities reported he suf- fered cuts on the face and head and a possible fractured skull. Du- garte received treatment at tht hospital for a broken shoulder anc cuts on the face.
 The three men are students in ( school conducted by United Aircraft for the personnel of its customers.
 Instructions were given G thu men on overhauling airplane en' zines for which the men are her' for their respective armies. No arrests were made, police said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Special to The Democrat)

Washington, D C., May 19 - "The national defense program got of to a flying start mainly because World War experience had taught the United States the value of edu- cational orders," the Wall Street Journal said in an elaborate Ma tional Defense Edition issued May l6. ;.
 Congressman J. Joseph Smith, of Waterbury, conn, veteran member of the House Military Affairs Com mittee, is author and champion of the bill, which, enacted in 1888, pro- vided the Secretary of War author ization to place educational orders for military items and tools for their manufacture. Congressman Smiths plan was to educate manufacturers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
GEORGE O'NEIL
 DEE ORDAINED
Piedmont Street Youth to Sing First Mass Sunday
 at St. Francis Church
Washington Hill

George O'Neil, son of MT. and Mrs. Daniel O'Neil, s30 Piermont street, will be ordained to the priest- hood at Hartford, May. 22nd, and celebrate his first mass, May 25th, at Il o'clock, at St. Francis Xavier Church.
 Religious conference for High School students wil be held at St., Francis Xavier parish hall this eve tons for the grammar school chil- ming at 2 o'clock. Re.:Sous instruc- dren will be held ct the school on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 and on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
 There will be meeting of the O.. Y. o. on Wednesday evening at 8:l6 o'clock.
 Thursday being a holy day of obli- gation, masses will be held at St., Francis at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and s:30 o'clock. Confessions Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 5;5S and in the eyenng after May devotions.
 May devotions will be held ct St. Francs Wednesday and Friday eve ming at 7:S0 o'clock.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Washington Park Community Club will be held at the Community House, tomorrow evening at 8:l6. All members are urged to attend this meeting. There are various matters to be decided upon. The committee on the Memorial Day services Will make their final report on the arrangements for this serv- ice which Is an annual event and one which has always been 6 credit to the club.
 MT. and Mrs. William McGrath, and daughter, Margaret, attended the May Day exercises ct Albrtus Magnus College, in New Haven, yes- terday.
 Miss Mary Burns. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wayne Burns, of sylvan avenue, has returned to her home after an extended vacation in Cali fornia. While in California she was the guest of Mrs. Margaret Casey, of Maywood. Mrs. Casey was a for lner resident of the Hill. Miss Burns also visited with Q classmate of hers who now resides in lsew Mexico.
 Over 70 children of St. Francis Xavier parish received their first holy communion yesterday morning at the 8:30 o'clock mass. Rev. Rev. James Sullivan celebrated the mass and Rev. James Broderlck and dreii communion.
 Following the services, the chil. dren were guests of the parish at breakfast in the parish house Members of the Ladies Guild serv- cd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
GRAFTON PRAISES
 HOLY CROSS MEN
Veteran Teacher Sends Regret to Club Contain-
 ing High Tribute

High praise was paid Holy Cross alumni in & letter read at 8 meeting of the Naugatuck Valley Club held Saturday noon In the Hotel Elton. The compliments were from the pen of Professor James E. Grafton, re- tiring vice. principal of Crosby High School, who has taught in the local high schools for the past 46 years.
 MT. Grafton had been invited to be guest of the alumni at Its final luncheon meeting of the season, but 0 previous engagement in New Ha- ven prevented his attendance. Il
 Charles Bowman Strome, eXecu- tive secretary of the national alum nj association, attended and descrih- ed the progress of the current col. lege centennial fund drive.
 pr. M. J. Lawlor presided at tht meeting.
 Prof. Grafton's letter to the alum nj read as follows: T am sorry cannot accept your invitation to at' tend the Holy Cross dinner as have an appointment in New Haven on that day, but I would like to tell your guests that I have always en- joyed meeting and talking with them. Holy Cross has reason to be proud of its graduates for they honorably fill 50 many places of dis tinction in the field of Medicine Law, Church, and Education, as well as in the business world. l feel l must tell you about a conversation I once had with prominent man in Boston.
 He said that If he entered a courtroom blindfolded and listened to 6 lawyer addressing the court he could tell whether that man was a graduate of Holy Cross or not. ] asked him how he could tell and he answered, By the logic he used.' think that Is the finest compliment I ever heard given to any college
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
AMERICAN FLAGS
 IN GREAT DEMAND
New Supply Available at Democrat Office at Very
 Small Cost

American flags at Democrat of- flee were in great demand on Sat- urday when the first lot of these flags went on sale. In the after noon, the supply which we thought would last several days, was eX- hausted and new supply was or dered by telegraph which arrived in the city today, and went on sale at noon.
 Never since the last World War has there been such demand for American flags and the Democrat offer gives everyone an opportunity of owning Q flag ct small cost. From tho number of flags sold the Amer ican flag will be displayed in Water- bury in the future to larger eX- tent than 1t has been in many years.
 A limited supply Of these flags are on sale ct the Democrat office and may be obtained for 50 cents and three consecutive coupons clipped from the Democrat. The flag set including pole is 90 cents. Clip your coupon from another part !oi this paper today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

Three medallions donated by the Connecticut Department, Jewish War Veterans, for excellency in rifle markmanShip. State Commander Rudolph Hennick, Past Department Commander Milton Richman of Hartford, Past Department Com mander Martin Horowitz of New Britain, Senior Vice Commander William Bernstein of Hartford will be in attendance at the competitive drills this afternoon. The depart ment medallions will be presented by Captain Benjamin Kornfield, de- partment chief of staff
 The Connecticut Department, D. A. V. will be represented by State Commander Walter A. Overton, Past State Commander John J. Mulligan, Dr. Rene Messier. state aide-de- camp. James F. Martone, state ad- jutant and Mrs. Isabelle Martone state auxiliary adjutant. Past Com- mander Mullivan will present the state D. A. V. trophy to the cadet major in command of the winning battalion.
 National Meeting
 Rudolph Hennick, department commander Jewish War Veterans headed Connecticut delegation of 15O at the 46th annual meeting of the national organization of Jew ish War Veterans in New York city yesterday with approximately 20 from this city attended the cere- monies.
 Among those from this city were: William Schneer, Jack Rutman George Karnofsky, Irving Bisnov Isadore Greenblatt, Sam Siegel, Abe Litsky and Aaron Berman.
 National Comdr. Fred Harris oi Meriden, led the parade and Mrs Jennie Silverman of Boston, presi- dent of the auxiliary, marched ct the head of the women's cont'n- gent.
 In the reviewing stand sat Danie Harris, 96, of Brooklyn, oldest sur viving Jewish veteran of the Civi War, and city officials.
 Comdr. Harris told veterans q the temple services that Communist Fascist and Nazi sates were con tucting anti-Jewish campaigns a. "the prelude to an all-out attack ol all religious sects."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
BIRD CLUBS PICK
 HOWARD BREEDING
State Federation Names Local Man President at
 Meriden Farley

Members of the Connecticut Fed eration of Bird and Nature clubs elected Howard B, Breeding of Wa terbury its president at an annual meeting Saturday at Hubbard park, Meriden.
 The Waterbury Naturalist club was represented by l6 members and friends. Featured on the program was Q talk in the afternoon by Thornton w. Burgess, famous na- turalist, of Springfield, Mass.
 About l30 ardent naturalists from all parts of the state attended the meeting which was devoted to bird flower and geology talks. Business sessions were also held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Diocesan Bureau Observes Silver Jubilee of Organization
Local Veterans Attend
 R.O.T.C. Drills Today
State D.A.V. Jewish War Veterans Donate Trophy,
 MedaIIions for ExceIency in Drilling, Markmanship

Disabled American Veterans and Jewish War Veterans,
 he boys of 17-8" scheduled to hold the spotlight today the annual observance of 76h Division Day at the University of Connecticut at Sorr The various bataons competitive drills for hoors and for trophies Prominent state and military officials will be numbered among the university guests of honor Hundreds of friends of the vollnp men comnetinp will also in attendance i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
VOTERS LEAGUE

The Waterbury League of Women Voters will meet on Friday, May 23 at the Waterbury Country Club for luncheon at 12:30 o'clock. It will be preceded by @ business meeting at Il o'clock.
 Mrs. John Custer, Foreign Policy Chairman for the State of Connec- lieut. will report on the National Council Meeting in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

A solo rating contest among musicians in the combined high school orchestra of Waterbury will be held this evensng at the Wilby auditorium at 1880, 1t was am nounced today by Floyd Evans, musical director of the high school units.
 Harry Berman of the New Haven symphony will act as judge, and will rate the musicians in- hividually, though not on a com pctitive basis. It was pointed out that the rating plan Is held to provide pupils with on incentive for solo work and study along their respective instrumental lines.
 The public is invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Seligson Monument
 Unveiling Place Set

A monument in honor of Bernard L. Seligson will be unveiled In cere- monies on the first anniversary oi his death next Sunday afternoon at the Star Lodge cemetery, 1t was an- nounced today. The unveiling is scheduled for 2:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
DANCE, GHETTO
 FINED SIS, COSTS
Local Men Acquitted of As- sault Charges By Bor-
 Ough Court

Naugatuck. May 19 Two Wa terbury men, Joseph Dance of 48 Winchester street, and Arthur Chieffo of 35 Orange street, were each found guilty of breach of the peace charges and fined $l5 and costs of SIPS each when arraigned in Naugatuck Saturday. ...
 They were acquitted of charges of assault. They were arrested May 10 after they had pushed Gerald Sileo of South Main street into a parking sign, cutting his face, &C., cording to testimony Tano Sileo, proprietor of a tavern, was hit on the face when he went to aid his son. MT. Sileo had refused the pair beer after l a. m., Judge Thomas Neary presided.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

The Silver Jubilee of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, Catholic social and welfare organization which functions In many cities of the state, was celebrated yesterday As the annual meeting was held at Bridgeport. Most Reverend Maurice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 10 tUP)-WeNther forecasts
 CONNECTICUT- FaIr tonight and Tuesday, Net quite AO cold tonight, Warmer Tuesday. tonight and Tuesday, Not quito 50 cool tonight. Warmer Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
ENGINEERS ENJOY
 SEELEY'S LECTURE

Prof Lauren E. Seeley of Yale university, regional director of the defense training program for Con- necticut and Rhode Island, deliver ed an address before members of the Connecticut branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at their 10th annual din- ner at the Waterbury Country club Saturday night.
 Prof. Seeley outlined the program now in use. Because the program was laid out by technical men in- stead of politicians. said he, there was much cutting of red tape and efficiency was increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

It ilas been found that alunni- mum becomes stronger in the bitter colds of high attitudes. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

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 of course e sowing of $l0 is not to be sneezed at eitheF-its sin,- ply woy we hove Of keeping our stock fresh and clean and giving you a ehonee to test our good clothes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-19
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Evening star., 1941-09-08
Fail to Issue Statement.
Fatality Caused by Blank
Is Ruled Accidental

A coroner's jury today held ac-
cidental the death of Edward
Charles Foster. 48, Navy Yard ma
chinist, who died yesterday in Cas-
ualty Hospital from a chest wound
received from a blank cartridge.
Mr.. Foster was injured July 20 at
his home, 6713 Second street NV,
when the gun went off while in the
hands of his wife, Mrs. Ruth Foster,
%. At the time, according to testi-
mony given by investigating police,
Mr.. Foster said he had purchased
the gun and loaded 1t with blanks
because of the recent crime wave.
Police quoted Mr.. Foster as saying
he had shown the gun to his wife
and then placed it on a sideboard.
Police said Mrs. Foster picked the
gun up and it was fired while she
was handling it.
Mrs. Foster, who did not take the
stand, broke into tears during the
inquest. According to testimony as
soon as she realized what had hap
pened she called on neighbors for
help and Mr.. Foster was taken to
the hospital. He later was released,
but then was readmitted early last
month for treatment when the
wound failed to heal.
The autopsy showed cause of
death as a collapsed hung and lung
cavity filled with fluid.
Evening star., 1941-09-08
Windsors Due
In Washington
September Is

The Duke and Duchess Of windsor
will arrive in Washington Septem-
ber Is for a 24-hour stay on their
way from the Bahamas, where the
Duke is Royal Governor, to his es-
tate in Western Canada, it was
learned today.
They will be guests at the Brit
ish Embassy, but whether they will
be entertained officially by the
American Government at the White
House is not yet known.
The Duke purchased the Cana
dian ranch IN 1919 during visit to
America after the World War. 1t is
in the foothills of. the Canadian
Rockies and for many years has
been the subject of his personal in
terest.
The ranch, in fact, became a
strong drawing card for him and
subsequently he visited 1t three
times. In 1924 he came to this con-
tinent to inspect his large holdings
and took time off to visit New York.
The only formal affair on that trip
was a call on President Coolidge at
the White House.
Long popular in Canada, the
Duke has specialized in raising
thoroughbred cattle and is known
for his delight in riding with other
ranchers over the broad plains.
The ranch is known as the 'EP"
and is stocked with large number
of prize-winning shorthorn cattle.
Evening star., 1941-09-08
Defense Orders Speeded
As crucibIe Strike Ends
nv the Associated Press.


HARRISON, N. j., Sept. 8.-The
full-speed-ahead signal sounded in
the Atha plant of the Crucible Steel
Co. today with the end of a c. I. o.
strike of maintenance workers which
interrupted defense orders.
Plant Manager A. E. Van Cleve
expected production to be back to
normal by the end of the day., The
company has millions of dollars
worth of Army, Navy and British
ammunition orders.
Five hundred maintenance men
and crane operators went on strike
last Wednesday, bringing a shut
down of the entire plant. The walk
out ended Saturday when operators
accepted company-proposed incen-
tive bonus.
Mr.. Van Cleve said the crane
men would continue to receive 1914
cents an hour. He did not esti-
mate the amount of the bonus they
would earn for maintaining full
production.
Maintenance workers accepted a
bonus plan providing percentage In
creases on q 931z cent hourly scale
for electricians, masons and brick
layers and 90-cent scale for pipe
filters.
Evening star., 1941-09-08
Jean Bauer
Barely Misses
AS Meda|ist
FIubs Putt for Is,
Tying Betty jameson
And Grace Amory
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BROOKLINE, Mass, Sept. ga
hubbed 2-foot putt robbed Jean
Bauer, the Rhode Island State
champion, of the medalst honors
in today's qualifying play in the
Women's National Golf Tourna-
ment.
The Providence star almost holed
out her drive on the 140-yeard l4th
hole and when she missed her putt
there, she was forced to drop into a
three-way tie with Miss Betty jane
son of San Antonio Tex, the de-
tending champion, and Grace
Amory of Locust Valley, N. Y, who
also carded three-over 76s.
Those leaders topped their closest
rival, Barbara Ransom of Stockton,
Calf, by a stroke. Three more Sc
rious title contenders were locked
in a fourth-place tie with 78s-Mrs.
James Ferrie of Long Beach, Calf.
one of last years semi-finalists;
Mrs. Estelle Lawson Page of Green's
boro, N. c., the 1887 titlist, and Mrs.
Dan Chandler of Dallas, Tex.
Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta, the 1899
runner-up and q. former southern
titlist, gained another of the "a
match play berths by turning in a
70 for her qualifying test.
After bad outgoing nine Mrs.
Myron Davy of Chevy Chase, Md,
rallied on the home coming journey
with a respectable Al to collect a
total of 80. Her total apparently
placed her among the qualifiers.
Mrs. Glenna Collett Ware of Phila-
delphia posted an 81. Elinor Jones
of Albuquerque. N. Mex, had an
SO. The long-hitting Clara Calien-
der of Pasadena, Calf, had an 85.
The oldest competitor in the field,
Margaret. Curtis of Manchester,
Mass, who has won this event three
times since she made her first start
in 1897, probably bowed out in
speedy fashion by turning in "a
for her qualifying round.
Scores in the 18-hole qualifying
play included:
Mrs. Lily Harper Martin, Vir-
ginia Beach. Va, 42-43-85.
Mrs. T. E. Schluderberg, Balti-
more, Md, 4641-87.
Evening star., 1941-09-08
Many New R. AT. Planes
Added 10 Singapore Base
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SINGAPORE, Sept. 8.-The R. A.
F.'s offensive strength in the Far
East was further increased today
by the arrival of what was officially
described as large numbers" of the
latest type Of British-built Bristol
Blenheim bombers.
The United States has furnished
most of the recent reinforcements
of Britain's air power in the South
Pacific-Lockheed Hudson bomb
ers, Brewster Buffalo fighters and
Catalina flying boats-while Aus
tralia has provided a steady flow
of trainer-fighters.
Authorities said recent arrivals
of personnel from Britain included
many experienced flyers and num-
bers of trained ground crews to
maintain the planes flown by Brit
iSh, Australian and New Zealand
airmen.
Informed sources were confident
the Empires land forces and arma-
ments assembled in Malaga were
sufficient to deal with any potential
attacks, but they said bombers were
needed to blast enemy bases and
strike at transports before they
could approach these shores.