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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
Local Carriers Given Welcome At Holly1Uood Entertained by Rosalind Russell-Get Closeup of Film Lands Celebrities = Meet Johnny
 Moore at Ball Game.

Grand Central and she is walking arm and arm with Lee Bowman. At his left, is Vera Vague with Bobby Larson hanging on to her. When the action starts they move along toward track 22 and 23 and it's so real that you would think you were actually in the station. Walter Pid- geon, the leading man, is at one side supposedly reading e newspaper but his interest Is directed toward Rosalind as she passes by. The act ual time 1t take to photograph this scene would be about q minute and Q half, but we saw this scene done at least twenty times before the di- rectors were satisfied. Incidentally, on the board at the entrance to the track % and 23, 1t shows such towns as Hartford, New Haven, South Nor- walk, Darien and many others. We asked her where Waterbury was and she said she had asked the same question herself, but they are supposed to be catching e train to Cape Cod and our town wasn't on that route.
 When she was free again she had Q photographer take a group picture with her and also had the guide re- serve a table for lunch at the stu dio commissary. She couldn't go to lunch with Us because of previous engagements but before we left she asked If she could do anything else for us. It so happened that we had two tickets for Kay Kyser's broad 'cast that night and we were trying to get two more; however at that time, our chances were very slim. When this was explained to her she said, When you go to get your own two tickets, you will find the other two there also" And sure enough, they were-not audience seats either right on the stage with Kay Kyser and the contestants.
 At lunch the guide pointed out many of the stars of importance who came into lunch. Shirley Tenn pie sat at the next table to us and we saw Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Ann Sothern and many others whose names we do not recall.
 It was one of the most enjoyable days we had here and we owe 1t all to a lady who hasn't let her suc- cess overcome her everyday com- mon sense. For our money she's "tops" and a regular fellow" and all we can say is a sinple-Thanks a million.
 Signed:
 BERNARD SHELLEY,
 LES COUGHLIN,
 JOHN J. GARRITY,
 HARRY MELVIN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits were issued today at the office of Building Inspector John T. Hart ley:
 Mrs. Clara La Plante. One- family house with garage in cel- lar, on Darling street, S4,7OO.
 Waterbury Savings Bank, alter atlons to the second floor for the entrance to 8 fire escape at He North Main street, S75O.
 Hector LaRiviere, addition to living room in house on Highlawn street, Sl5O.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Frisbie, ad- ditiOn for an extra f00m in house on WOlcOtt road, $75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
MEETING PLANNED
 BY FOOTLICHTERS
Three Plays to Be Pre-. sented During Season;
 Members Sought

All young people in Waterbury in- terested in amateur dramatics are cordially invited to attend the sea- sons first meeting of the Footlight- CTS Dramatic club at 8 o'clock to- morrow evening at the central Y. M. c. A.
 The group will consider the pres- entation of three well known stage plays, as well as the possibility of instruction in radio dramatic work. The first play of the season will be given early in November under the auspices of Goodwill chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
 Joseph Blansfield, newly-elected president of the Footlighters, will preside at the meeting. Other ofii- cers are John Hovey, Charlotte Benedict, Marjorie Slater, Lester Shepard, Frank Lyman, Wilfred Colby, and Eleanor Hockert. Thomas Smith is advisor to the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
LIQUOR DEALERS
 MEETING TONIGHT

Problems of the liquor industry will be discussed by permittees, eTi- forcernent officials, and others at a dinner tonight at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet. The executive com- mittee of the Connecticut Restau- rant & Liquor Dealers Board of Trade will be host.
 President James B. Wilson of New Haven will head the Board of Trade group at the dinner. Present also will be representatives of various branches of the industry. including distilleFe, brewers. wholesalers and distributors.
 Dinner will be served at T:s0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
?. Of I. Circle Sponsors Party

Members of the Daughters oi Italy, Circle No. 1908, held Q largely attended fashion show and bridge party last evening. Several door prizes were awarded, and refresh- ments were served.
 Mrs. Anthony Luccaro was chair man or the committee, and was as- sisted by Mrs. Joseph Lombard, Mrs Lena Rugeiero, Mrs. Marian Palla- dlno, Mrs Blanche Oliver, Miss Lena Rinaldi, Miss Carmela petricone Miss Catherine Vallett.
 The next meeting of the circle will pc on Friday evening at Moose hall,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
ELECTION IN NEW
 LONDON FAILED

New London. Conn, Sept. e. (UPl-C Connectlcut's first municipal election this fall today failed to give observers any indication as to trends in the state.
 New London voters went to the polls yesterday and reelected two council members running as Inc dependents, after they had been denied renpminations by Republi- cans. The third councilman elect- cd was Leo B. Reagan, Democrat.
 The two Independents wers Lewis D. Doase and James A. May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
CRYPT ATOP MOUNTAIN

Pittsfield, Mass.-CUP)-The last member of her family, Dr. Anna Bates, 30, drove her auto 2,000 miles here from her Denver home with the ashes of her father and mother for burial in the family crypt that was hewn from solid rock atop Mt. Lebanon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09

pounds of copper wire bar, more than 100000 pounds of lead al- Toy for cable sheathing, some 2,000,- 900 pounds of bronze wire bar, some 500,000 pounds of brass billets, over 3,000,000 pounds of slider in various forms, and more han 373, 900 pounds of redistilled slab zinc. This years totals are expected to mount consid- erably higher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
REYTEW 0r sTARs

Tonight, each star will rise in the east almost four minutes earlier than 1t did last night. At the samc, hour, 1t will be one degree farther west. Thus. as the season passes, all the stars pass in review across the evening sky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
GROWTH SHOWN

The twelfth census of the United states in 1900. showed the nation with a population of 75,994, ,575. an increase of 20.7 per cent over the 1890 figure of 62,047.7i4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
NEFF FINED $1o

Hamden, Sept. Q - Judge Wil- liam T. Holleran presiding in the town court yesterday meted out . fine of $i0 and costs to Victor Neff. of 49 Maynard avenue, Waterbury. Nef was arrested Sunday by State Patrolnan George Ferris
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09
NO TOLL TO PAY

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 8-UP)- Gov. Hurley said today that here after army conveys may pass over Connecticut highways without hav- ing to pay toll charges.
 This decision was made, he said, upon the request of Ralph K. Day. ies, acting petroleum coordinator for national defense, at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09

First-class firewood must not be converted into charcoal in Sweden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-09

Mexico will have government sponsored insurance for pedestrians.
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-19
MUST STAY IN THE ARMY

Many congressman have many
opinions about the length OF time
in which National Guardsmen and
.reservists should stay In the SER
vice. What is really going to hap
pen is forecast by the votes taken
in the Senate on the Taft amend
ment for an 1S-month limit" This
proposal was defeated by vote of
so to n. That clearly indicates that
the recommendation of President
Roosevelt to keep all draftees and
Guardsmen during the period of the
present emergency will be the rule,
In case the war should collapse
the young men in the service will
be dismissed as speedily as poss-
ible, but if the war continues the
service men will be kept in the
Army The time has gone by when
it is useless to protest that this
is not right" Whether it is, or
not. the above is plain statement
of fact based upon the position of
the Army, the President and Con-
gress.
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-19
SELBYyEILE


Rev. w. James Ennis, B. D., pas.
tor of Salem Methodist Church, be.
gan a series OF Christmas sermons
last Sunday morning at 1O:30 o.
clock, just after the close of the
Sunday school lesson period. Pre-
ceding the sermon Rev. Ennis read
the Christmas story found in the
first 20 verses Of the second chap
ter Of Luke.
The text for the first of the SER
les Of sermons was the eighth verse
of the second chapter Of Luke And
there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keep
ing watch over their flock by night.
The sermon was a most impressive
one, and the music by the senior
choir, added an extra feeling to the
Christmas spirit in the hearts Of
the people.
For the church services next
Sunday morning there will be spe-
cial music along with the sermon
and special music will also be pre-
oSAtDd o6dAn III tttC CfCnAll5 dAOu6
with a little Christmas play.
On Christmas Eve night a
Christmas service will be held in
the church from eleven p. m. to
twelve midnight, in charge of Rev
Ennis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Wilgus
and their daughter, Mrs. Nettie
West, attended family dinner at
the home OF Prof. and Mrs. Vance
A. McCabe and daughter Sandra in
Roxana on Saturday last at six
O'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Magee and
daughter Shirley of Philadelphia,
are on two weeks visit with his
and her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Magee and Mr.. and Mrs. William
o. McCabe.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. MCGEE
at a turkey dinner on
Sunday for relatives of Mrs. Nc
Gee, including her two brothers
and their families as follows: Mr..
and Mrs. George Long, their SON
ln-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Hudson and children of
near Roxana, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Fl b
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-19
TRINITY

I
Ormond Neal spent Sunday af-
] ternoon with the WaIston family
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Hastings
and daughter Jean Ann spent Sun
day afternoon with friends at Cen
treville, Md.
Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Folmsbee
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Bail. all OF
Norwood, Pa, called on Mr.. and
Mrs. e. L. Warrington on Saturday
evening.
Martha Brown of Wilmington
spent the weekend with her aunt
and uncle here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Orendorf
entertained friends on Sunday.
r. Clinton Hastings was the
winner OF r. c. A. electric radio
which was chanced off by the
BridgeviIle Kiwanis Club last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Hastings and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hastings and
son Jack spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams
near fredericksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Richards of
Georgetown visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Martin ON Sunday.
Mrs. A. 7. White and Miss Char
lotte White attended the banquet of
the Peninsula Horticultural Society
at Cambridge. Md, on Thursday
evening last. Miss Charlotte White
was presented with silver tray,
as she was one of the first ten who
had sent recipes that won prizes.
Her recipe was for French apple
cream pie.
Trinity Methodist Sunday school
held their Christmas program on
Sunday last at 10 a. m. All pres
ent were given a treat.
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-19


Long and daughters, Inez and Al
ieen of near town, Mr.. and Mrs
Clifton Hudson and child, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Hudson Of Frank
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. McGee's SON
in-law and daughter, MIR. and Mrs.
Elmer West and son. George Elmer
who make their home there, were
also present at the dinner.
Thomas A. Holloway who has
been i'll and under the care Of a
physician. and trained nurse for
several weeks past. still remains
on the sick list, with not much
change in his general condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Law and
Miss Addie Furnan of town and
Rev. and Mrs Frank White of
Ocean City, were guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Matthews in Crisfield,
Md, on Wednesday,
Mr.. Law is a cousin to Mrs. Mat
thews, and Mrs White Is cousin to
Mr.. Matthews. The Law family also
spent Sunday afternoon with MIR.
and Mrs. F. G. Furman, near Rox-
ana,
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Milford chronicle., 1941-12-19
Santa Claus.
Closing song.
Benediction.

OAOoAn6 6cA6s
Benediction.
Party
On Sunday morning, December
21, at 10 a. M, the primary de-
partinent will have a Christmas
party. If the little ones desire to
exchange Christmas gifts, they may
bring same at that time. Santa
Claus may also be present, SO all
try to attend,
Special
sQn Friday evening, December 10,
in the EIlendale Church at seven
o'clock, those taking part in the
Christmas program are requested
to be present for final practice.
Meeting
The Ellendale Woman's Society
of Christian Service will be enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Lucy
Williams on Tuesday evening, De-
cember go All members are re-
quested to be present for election
Of officers.
Meeting
Glass No. 6 will meet with Mrs.
FTduCCo -DdhCl Ou IL lHfAy lCISA4lh6f
January 9. A cordial Invitation is
extended to all.
Meeting
The Junior Aid will meet with
Miss June Carey on Friday eve
ming, January O. All are cordially
invited.
McCoIley's Methodist Chapel
Rev. Ira E. CrHm, Pastor
49, Sunday. December 21
Sunday school services at 1880
p. m. in charge of Harvey p. Pen
uel, superintendent. Preaching by
pastor at 2:30 p. m.
Faith Bible Holiness Church
Rev. Robert B. Major. Pastor
Sunday. December 81
Sunday school services at 1870
p. m,
Preaching by pastor.
Everyone welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1941-12-19

Better shOp early this ohristmasl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18
State President

Mr. Lynch said that through na- tional defense meetings for your 6 men and the distribution of Flying Cadet literature, the Elks hoped to increase materially the number of young men seeking admission to the army;s schools for flyers.
 We are glad of this opportunity to assist in national defense effort of such importance" MT. Lynch said in his letter to Chairman Murphy. 'aThe Der evolcnt and Protective Order of Eiks is an American frat ernal order and it emphasizes loyalty to the flag. At 6 time when every American is called upon to help in the safeguarding of the principles Tor which the flag stands. VIC are told by those planning our national defense that an Army Air Force of at least 100.000 men. with 5000 pilots In training each year, is es- sentlal. In the building of such an Ar Corps we are asked by our Grand Lodge to assist. and this VIC are glad t0 do.
 Several Elks lodges Of tho state have already helped in the arfanse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18

The question of an expanded physical education program in Waterbury schools, under investi- gation since September, was again raised at last nights meeting of the Board of Education. when Commis- sioner John J. Kearney inquired what steps had been taken in this connection.
 Commissioner Harold Parkinson. chairman of the committee on school activities, reported that his commit tee is to meet tonight, to prepare a second report to the board, and inquired whether the teachers coIn- mittee had taken any action on the recommendation, adopted by the board on September 20,. that 6 di- rector of physical education in the local schools be appointed.
 President Thomas P. Ashton chairman of the teachers commit tee, retorted that they were await ing a further report from Comnis- sIoner Perkinson's committee, and a spirited exchange resulted, each committee accusing the other oi delaying the much needed expansion of the physical instruction program
 Urged Appointment
 Commissioner Parkinson request ed the secretary to read the report of his committee, adopted by the board in September, calling for the appointment of a male director 0t the physical education department and the setting up Of an item in the l042 budget for compliment, among other things.
 President Ashton replied that the teachers committee had been await Ing an additional report from Com missioner Parkinson, which had been promised at that time, as they could not appoint teacher until his duties had been elaborated. Com missioner Hitchcock retorted that normally recommendations which have received the boards approval are not thrown into the corner,' n this way. She said 1t was a unique situation for the board to Je arguing over whether or not to make an appointment two months after they had unanimously voted Commissioner Perkinson added: that q director should be named im- mediaEeiy, to aid his committee in deciding what equipment should be purchased in connection with the program. He pointed out also that speed was essential as an item would have to be included in the budget for this equipment.
 After some further debate, both committees agreed to have reports ready ct the next session of the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18
TodaYS AnswoVs e 0ANIUAA CRACKERS s
Questions on uOunic Page)

Questions on Comic Page) 1. There have been 8 vice. presidents, from John Adams to Henry Wallace.
 2. John Adams, Thomas Jefser- son, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, Willard Fillmore. Andrew Johnson, Chester A. Arthur, Theodore Roose- welt, and Calvin Coolidge were vice. presidents who later became presi- dents.
 s. Presidents who had two vice. presidents were Jefferson (Burr, Clinton); Madison (Clinton, Gerry) {: Jackson (Calhoun, Van Buren) : Lincoln (Hamlin, Johnson); Grant (Colfax, Wilson,; Cleveland (Hen- dricks. Stevenson); Mckinley (Ho- bart, Roosevelt).
 {. John Tyler, Willard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Chester A, Ar- thur served their entire terms of office with no vice-presidents after succeeding presidents who died In office.
 s. George Clinton served with Jefferson and Madison; John 0. Calhoun served with John e. Adams and Jackson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18
School Officials In
 Tilt Over Director
Delay in Naming Physical Instructor Starts Discus
 sion; Miss Anne E. COyIe Resigns Position

Other business transacted by the board included acceptance of the resignation of Anne E. Coyle of the Driggs school faculty, and recom- mended that her name be placed on the city pension list; refusal of the petition of Attorney Francis Me- Donald that Kettle Gigante be per nttted to attend Duggan instead Of Tinker school; and granting Of permission to Mfr. and Mrs. Herbert Murphy of 1929 North Main street for their son to attend Abbott an- stead of Webster school, and to the parents Of Eugene and Robert Scarpa of 22ii North Main street for them to attend Webster school in- stead of Abbott.
 Air Raid Glass
 The board also gave permission to James Curtin, chief air raid war; den. of the city. to use the Wilby auditorium on Tuesday and Friday evenings for. four weeks for an in- struction and training course.
 William Slatton.. substitute janitor at Leavenworth High school, was ap- pointed assistant janitor at Wilby High school, to take the place of Michael F. Hogan, who resigned November IS.
 Mrs. Walter Wenning of the Mary Abbott Community Club and Morti- mer J. Calvin. chairman of the Re- publican school convention in the recent city campaign, both attended the meeting, observing without comment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18
British ''Modification"
 Of U. s. Built Planes LIrks American Designers
RY PAUL MANNING


 (NIEA Service Stan CoETespondentl
 London, Nov. is-FFictlon between British and American airplane ex- perts has reached the point where several American plane manlifac- turers are said Go have threatened privately to stop production for the Royal Air Force.
 'Eseart . breaking notifications" ordered by the British for crack modern fighters and kombers i'm. ported from the United states have been c chief bone of col1- tentlon. In addition, the advice of American experts sent to England with each new type of imported plane has been frequently disre- garded. ts
 American army officials and representatives of the plane man. ufacturers were also erahlttered when planes that had run the blockade were either left in un- opened packing cases or altered radically after long delay.
 AS Q result, some American manufacturers privately took the attitude that British industry should supply the RAT exclue sively while .. s. makers produced only for Dominion air forces, China and Russia.
 Back during the winter months of lo40 England first received large shipments of planes which remained in packing cases. The planes were the old Curtiss Mohawks and were the last of the French order, read dressed to England. They lined the field at one assembly plant as far as the eye could see, but that made lit- tic actual difference because these particular ships would have been little good in the air against e Mes- serschmitt anyway.
 However, more recently, many fighter planes have been really good and yet 1t takes an incredibly long time before they are ready, accord. ing to British standards, for the alr.
 The light and heavy bonbers take too long also. The Douglas DH-5, called the Havoc, the Lockheed, the Boeings, the Martins and the Cata- llnas are better planes than any- thing England has in the same line. They SO faster, higher, farther nnd are more dependable. Their tnstru- mentS always work, the pilot and his crew have more comfort on the long hops to Berlin and Boulogne than in Q Brltish-made ship like the Whitley or Hampden.
 ''M0DIFICATIoNS" KEEP
 PLANES GROUNDED
 The prime reason why 1t takes % long to get many of these planes into the air Is that many EnodiAca- tions are made before they get labeled ready for action" Some changes are good, of course. They changed the Bell Airacohra's ST. nm. cannon to Q 20-mm. because the fire power was still good enough to disintegrate an enemy plane, and ct the same time more shells could be carried with the lighter gun be- ing used.
 But according to one observer, for every good modification two un- necessary changes are made. The Tomahawk fighter, for instance, is equipped with c specially designed lightweight generator placed on Q rubber mount.
 There's an Air Ministry rule, how. ever, that an English made genera tor must be used. The British unit Is much heavier without being more efacient, ana after forty hours the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18

Vacation in the country . Up in Herkimer, N Y, there's young lad whose misfortunes seemed to be smoothing out this summer when he as ward of ty welfare department told that he going to be given nice long vacation big farm. That sounded city streets We'll the first thing tried to do was ride
 cow He still boasts the hruser Then he invaded pas nibble at. He got good nip in thigh as a result Wrestling with the farm dog sent him to the doctor have gashed cheek stitched Finally he fell out of an apple tree and broke his leg Such is life in the open spaces for the eagereyed ely lad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18

Sports alibis . New York sports writers inclined GO the theory that Manhattan College deserved to win over Holy Cross on the grdron Saturday because the winning point kick after touchdown actually made by Manhattan but dsalowed because of holding penal ty on the offensive side The final was IS to 1S but would have been IA to IS in Manhatas favor had she not been penazed However Worcester and Boston sports writers point out that Manhattan got two tries for their first point after touchdown The first kick blocked but Holy Cross called offside and the second try Manhattan made good the score reading to instead of to0 So it's six of one and evidently seven of a- other