The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-08

The fifty Waterbury residents selected by Mayor Vincent A. Scully to attend the air raid warden schools at Hartford, and at Yale University in New Haven, received their open ing instruction yesterday morning and night.
 Of the total amount, 41 are in attendance at Yale University, and the remainder, g. are studying at the Hartford Air Raid Warden School.
 Nearly 1000 persons gathered last night at the opening sessions in Hartford. Lines had formed out- side the registration offices prior to the scheduled opening at 6:30, and large delegations were present from New Haven, Hartford, West Hart ford, Meriden, Simsbury, East Hart ford, Salisbury, Sharon Litchfield Enfield and Springfield, Mass.
 Manuals Distributed
 Representatives of the police forces, fire departments, mercantile establishments, and hotels of the various towns and cities, filled out applications, and were given air raid warden's manuals. At a subsequent meeting, finger printing of the dele gates will be conducted by the state police.
 Speakers at the meeting which followed were Colonel Samuel H. Fisher, administrator of the State Defense Council; Major General Daniel Needhan1, director of protec- ton of the Massachusetts Commit tee on Public Safety; State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey; and Howard Johnson, manager of Midlands Shipyards Limited, Mid- land, Ontario.
 The essence of their speeches was the warning that modern warfare is total war, and civilian popula- tions the chief targets of air raids. They stressed the importance of adequate preparation, and a thorough knowledge of the work required of air raid wardens. Glasses at the Hartford School will continue through July 25.
 At Yale yesterday. 345 represen- tatives assembled to hear addresses by Col. Fisher, Major Needham, and Commissioner Hickey. The police head emphasized the need for close cooperation with the police agen- cies, and requested all the members present to submit to finger printing. This will take place in New Haven today, and is urged in order to pro- vide adequate means of identiflca- ton. Glasses at Yale will continue through Thursday.
 Local Candidates
 Waterbury representatives attend ing the intensive 4-day program are: Francis J. Roland, 43 Bonair ave- nue, teacher; Cecelia c. Bolger, 695 East Main street, physical edu- cation teacher; Robert Cramer, 169 Buckingham street, Chase Brass & Copper Co.,; F. R. Daniels, l36 Chest nut avenue, Waterbury Farrel Foun- dry & Machine Co.,: Ellen M. Davies, 2l Hillside avenue, Waterbury Mfg. Co.,: Edwin H. English, l74 Prospect street, Waterbury Clock Co.,; Nor man A. Greist, 568 North Main street, Waterbury Mfg. Co.,; Maurice Grimm, 14 Middle street, teacher.
 Earl M. Howard, Woodbury, Amer icanS Brass Co.,; Arthur w. Hum1nel, 9l Rose street, Waterbury Clock Co.,; Margaret E. Kelley, 32 Fox street, physical education teacher; Alfred D. Kenney, 5 Bonair avenue, teach CT: Clarence A. Miller, Plank road, Chase Brass 8 Copper Co.,; Ray- mond H. Miller, 122 Capitol avenue, American Brass Co.,; Mae R. McKen- na, 20 Walnut street, teacher; Helen R. McNiff, 5S Hillside avenue, teach CT: Thomas F. Nolan, 19 Randolph avenue, teacher.
 John J. O'Neil, Colson's insurance agency: Roland J. Ostrander, 136 Euclid avenue, Waterbury Mfg. Co.,; Albert L. Paul, "A Edson avenue, teacher; J. D. Reiger, 257 Cooke street, teacher; George E.. Towle, Dennis L. Reardon. Middlebury, American Brass Co.,; Raymond Rey- holds, T6 Collins street, Waterville. Waterbury Mfg. Co, Carl B. Tim