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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
MURPHY SELECTED
 FOR AIR PATROL
Waterbury Man Named By State Defense Admins.
 tor Fisher

william !. Murphy of this city has been appointed a training and operations officer in she Connecti- cut wing Of the Civil Ar Patrol, according to . report submitted yesterday to State Defense Admin istrator Samuel II. Fisher, by State Aeronsutics Ccnlmissicner Thomas II. Lockhart, commander of the wing.
 Oosndr. LcciEhart also announced the formation of four group ccEn- 1nands in the patrol, which will De based In Hartford, Meriden, New Haven and Danhury. The local man will be associated with the Meri- den group. Several hundred pilots and ground tecfniclans have al- ready volunteered for service In the Connecticut wing, and Q report on It's organization will Do made bv Comdr. Lockhart to Brig. Gen. John Y. Curry, and his executive officer, Gill Robb wilson, president Of the National Aeronautleai Association, at New England Regional meot- ing in Boston. Sunday and Mon- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
FOLEY, TOWNSEND
 TRIAL JANUARY IA
State Trooper and New Haven Youth Released
 Under $I,OOO Bonds

Wassrtown, Dec. sI-Timothy J. Foley Os Highland avenue, Water. bury, attached to the state police baFTacks in Latchheld, and John II. Townsend, 2i, os New Haven, were served warrants in town court last evening charging them with c&uS. ine doath through negligence in the operation Of an automobile.
 RoieyS superior ofticer at 1Atch- Held, Lieutenant George Remer, served both men with w&rTantS and both were released under ei,O00 bonds each when Justice duerifl CarnodV set January i4 as. trial date.
 Coroner Lester gchaeSeT Of Win. eted held the pair responsible for the death Of Mrs. Edna Townsend, bi, mother of ono Of the accused, December l2 on the Litchneid-Wa- teFt0wn road.
 Foley has been gaspended from duty by CoinmiSAoneF Edward J, Hickey since 6 report Of the accls dDnt investigation was released.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Ancient Ruins Recall
 CeyIon's Fro of Glory

A JuMBLE of scattered rock A covered with moss Is ali that remains of AnuradhApura, ancient capital of Ceylon that was once as large as the London of today.
 Ceylon, 2 British colony known for It's exports of tea and jewels, Issued tho stamp, above, in ip37 to honor the coronation Of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
 AnuFAdhapura, which fourlShed between 467 3. c. and ii0o A. D. was built in ASf inner and cute circle and comprised 2Se square miles. Most of Its people were BuddhIstS who spent thelr time in spiritual contemplation. They depended on the people for sup- port and, as . consequence, de- cIlned.
 The ruins display q high de- gree of craftsmanshlp and proc vide an insight to Che formation of the 1uddhISt religion and cul- ture.
 Before the war sealed the inc transitional boundaries. travellers were able to purchaGe precious and seml-preclous gems in the country at low prices. Those stones which could be obtained for $50 in ceylon brought hun- dreds in New York.
 The jewels were cheap because they were mined from ''poor mans dIggings'--frorl sursace op. eratlons rather than from lode formations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
HEALTH AGENCIES
 FACING PROBLEMS
Routine Program to Be Augmented By COnlniufl.
 ity Responsibilities

Public health agencies will be called upon in the year ahead not only to maintain usual services but to extend their activities in the solution of new problems incident to war, according to the weekly bulletin of the State Department of Health. Communities must prepare now for any eventuality that might overload existing services for the sick and possibly produce c calami. touS situation.
 There will be aa increasing load on the maternity services of hos pitals already busy due to the fact that birth figures for ie4l age ahead of records in recent years, the bui- letin reported. There have been more marriages this year than in le40 and the number of births is expected to increase in i942. Hos- pitals will have to take this increase In births Into account in their plans. practic!ng physicians should Dc buster than ever iIrsnuniEing babies against Whooping cough, diphtherla and smallpox.
 Defense activities followed by war have caused c number Of physlclans and nurses to Joln the Red Dress and armed SorceS. the bulletin ex- plained. The reduced number Of physicians end nurses are being called upon to care for the usual number of sick people.
 Moreover, health ofncers will be busy on local defense coinclis, as- slsting or setting up 1irst-a!d sta- ticfis, arranging to convert trucks Into annbulances, perhaps planning to receive refugees. Sanitary enc gineers and public water supply of- ticiais will be making sure that drinking water supplies are safe and suf1ciefit. Public health nurses will be teaching classes in home hygiene and care of the sick, organizing classes in iirst-aid and finding young women to start training as nurses. They will be helping the IiutT1tioniet teach aii to eat the proper foods for strength and tc avoid waste. Industrial hygienists will be studying defense plants to protect workers from occupatiCnal diseases which would slow produc- ton. Laboratory workers win Dc faced with an increased load of se- lectiye service exarninatlons.
 The year iD42 will see continued interest in 9ull-tirne local Health service with more communities take ing advantage of having civilian health guarded by trained workers, the bulletin predicted. Nearly half of the people in Connecticut are now served by full-tiEne health of- ficers. Some cf the smaller towns are planning Co group themselves Into Q district for the purpose Of securing fall-tlrne health services which they could not obtain alone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31

holiEed as Q time of holy obligation, Masses will he celebrated, Episco- pallan churches will celebrate Holy Communion tomorrow, and St. Johns church will hold . watch night service, tonight at il;S0, Rev. Alan Fairbanks, pastor of Bunker Till Congregational church, has aI1- nounced that special New Years morning services will be conducted at 10 o'clock.
 A pastoral letter from Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford, will he read by Catholic pastors to their congregations. The communication urges all to pray for Gods blessing upon the leaders Of our nation, young men and women serving their country, th0ir families and America. Recital of special prayers at the conclusion of Masses celebrated in the diocese tomorrow has been requested by the bishop.
 Rev. Francis o. Ayres, rector, will preside at the watch night service In St, Johns church. The church will also celebrate Holy Oolnnunior at 70 Q, m. tomorrow, and litany and prayers at 6 ?. m. Tn recogni- ton of the presidents proclamation setting aside Jan. l as a day of pray. CT, the church will remain open oil day for members and visitors.
 Tn other churches the day will be observed with equal impresslveness Holy Eucharist will be celebrated by Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity church, at 10 .. m. At All Souls Church, Holy Communion will be celebrated ct 10 o'clock. Rev Thomas L. Sinclair will offer spe. cial prayers in response to the presidents message,
 Featuring the New Years service ct Christ chapel will be c New Years message by Rev. Samuel Budde, vicar. Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. /"
 For the first time ,worShippers ai Bunker Hill Congregational church will have services which will include singing of hymns, reading from the Scripture, and special prayer fol the nation, government and people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31

greater than serving our country r tho armed forces." Net The text of Courade Mikes les' ter fellows:
 The Honorable Vincent scully, Mayor Of the Clty Of Waterbury, Olty Hall, Waterbury, Conn. Sir.
 m this hour of great crlsls when America is fighting for It's free. dom and the freedom of oil peo. pie the world over, we ColnEnu. nlstS together with all patriotic Amerlcans place ourselves ct the service of our country.
 Many years ago, during our own Civil War, Communist fought with Lincoln ageinst slavery. The Communists Weydenneyer and August Willlch rose to the rank o2 general in the Union Army. Fritz Jaeobi, . member of the CommuniSt club Of New York Ad- vanced from private to lieutenant before he fell at fredericksburg. And still another Communist who won distinction was Robert Rosa who became a major.
 Just aS these early Communists participated in the struggles Of our forefathers to keep America free and powerful. so today yIus TYierous ConaInunists have already taken their place as ioyal ASneris can soldiers in the armed forces oe the nation.
 Members of our party have given their lives on the battleheld0 Of Loyalist Spain with no other pur- pose than to defend democracy and the future Of America. The names of such local boys as De- Witt Parker, Tom F1Aherty and Eric Anderson will long be re- snembered by Waterbury workers,
 We Communists are proud Of the glorious traditions Of cur ha. loved land, of the contributions America has made so tho progTeSs of mankind. We know no honor greater than serving our country In the armed forces, the pruduc. ton line and Civilian Defense. We have no separate or partisan ln. terests in this great struggle.
 You can count on uS for the fullest cooperation.
 Respectfully yours,
 MICHAEL RUSSO, Secretary Communlst Party Of
 Waterbury. ?. Q. Box 3O7,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
Three Suits Filed
 Against C. R. .&L. co.
Cheshire Priest Among Plaintiffs Seeking Damages;
 Three Autos Damaged By Company's Busses

Britain. charging non-payment Of q sl 900 proniisory note, dated Octo~ Der 20, 1888.
 waiter rlsle of NaugAtack iB des fendan& in . ei ,O00 action entered hg Patrick '. Sugrue of pT0npects sugrue contends that he suffered in. juries in a collision with Q car driven by Tislse on Rubber avenue. near Field street, in Naueatuck, lnee September Ii.
 Morris Hoffman of New York Glkg sueb James '. Gibbons os Natgat tlfeA for 9260, charging that he WIS obliged to have repairs srnde Co hls car, after ilead-cIa coillsaon with \ vehicle owned by Gibbons, osa Main street, Norwalk, December 2, 1890. The accident occurred, Hoffman ass gerte, aS result Of tho defendankss negligence.
 Non-payment of 8 ea90o lcan. dated Sept. ], io4l, is chATged in 2 common count writ filed ng C0rnsa Weeks of New YOFk city, agAlss1 Luther wilson Of WoodbiiFy. Dnnsz ages of e2,g00 are sought. Etarthaz particulars will Do flied in tiae acti0u ct . later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
Special New Years
 Services Tomorrow
Churches to Offer Prayers for Nations Leaders, Serv. icemen and Women; Watch Night Services Tonight

Thousands of residents of this city will offer prayer for divine guidance at special church services, sehed- uled in conjunction with the new year, tomorrow. The occasion, which to Christians marks the Feast of tho Circumcision of Our Lord, will Do doubly observed tomorrow In view of the state of war which OK. lsts between this nation and the axis powers. WorShippers will pray for Gods blessing In . time of na- tlonal emergency.
 In tho city's sixteen churches, Catholics, to whom the day Is sym
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
COURTS TO OPEN
 WINTER SESSIONS

waterbury superior and common pleas courts are scheduled to open their winter terms Friday, with short calendar sesslons assigned for both.
 h superior court, Judge Robert l.. Munger Of Ansonia will pre- side, and in the lower court, either Judge Miles F McNiR Of Water bury or Judge John '. Mcponough of Naugatuck. Judge McDoncugh was originally slated to ofglclate at the opening session, but owing to his absence may be replaced for the day by Judge McNlff
 On tho higher court short cal- endar. three uncontested divorce actions are slated for hearings. They are: Rose Permotice DenEe against Michael Denze; Ernest MontavOn against Anita Occhlata Montayon, and William J. Me. Cayragher against Ethel L. Me- Carragheg.
 -'rr---- -7---r's---s- F @ixty-seven per cent of the Dominion of Eanada's production Of castings and forgings is produced in Ontario. tg .t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
Marriage Intentions

Marriage intentions were filed at the office oE Che town clerk today by the following couples:
 Theodore Danozhy, Saz Bank slreet. and Florence xus1es, esq Dank sareaa.
 Na1FNe 2, Knmsl1aR, WAteFtown. aaA Anna g h RlIllnMa. NeW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
Hospital Bulletins

waiter A. Jarvis, Of ll0 Roseland avenue, wss admitted early yeBter- day morning to SC. MaFy'S hospital where he ls under treatment for . heAra allmeSak MT. Jarvis is pers sonHhl director at the Chase Brass and Copper Co.
 Hospital officials said his cone dltlOn was "eafFly comfortable"
 Radio Announcer walter Q. Howard. %, Os 2B KElllside avenue, was reported this morning as asairly comfortable" by Water bury hospital attaches where he wae admitted yesterday morning after the 6aF 10 was driving went eyer an OmbanlsIment. The accl. dent occurred on the Waterbury Progpeet road near Che Hamilton avenue intersection.
 on admission, Towards condis Alon was believed Co Do serious but later it developed through xsrAy plotwes taken th8t Che injured man sustained head and shOulAer injuries and sbFagsoR Of the face and that nc fracture Of the skull existed, according tO tho photos. Howard Is being attended by pr. Anthony ?. Vassola.
 The ear was completely wrecked, Motor PatToimaan Leo Mckenna and yOhn Murphy who are cOns auctlng an Investigation, reported.
 Tine condition of Miss Mar! Mckee, 0e, Of i26 Washington street, vas described as serious Uni morning by Dt. MaryB Hosplta authorities she was admitted with { ccnIpound fracture of tho left leI astas being struck by an automcbll driven by William D. Morrison, 4t of Prospect read, Prospect on Bald win end Washington streets los night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
Communists Pledge
 Support To Mayor
Secretary Michael Russo Pledges Full Cooperation i
 Awerlca's War Against TOtaIitarianism

Waterbury's Communists, today promised the 'fulest ccoperatcnD n Americas against totalitaT1anisn m tary Of the Communist party of Waterbury declared that i've Communists, together with all patriotic Americans
 place ourselves at the service of country Describing the present time "hour of great crsls Mr. Russo promises that all Communists in Waterbury know no honor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
FATALLY INJURED

Dovthington, Conn. Dec. si-(UPI Albert Kinstler, T2, was injured fatally last night when struck by an automobile while returning from work. Police said Mrs. Julia 4. Connolly, of New Britain, was the driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
JUDGE HAD 00OD REASON

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. si-(UP) Judge Sam T'hcmpson today isi. definitely continued 6 case against Pot HeFndon. A defense attorney reported that tho last letter from Herndon was postmarked "Wake 1siand."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31
BUlLDIAe PERI ITS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31

About co per cent os the present output Of petroleum in Canada cannes from tho province Of Al. berta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31

About % og the ioo0 kmds q nectAr-hearing planha kn tha Wnlted states slipnlF tlIe bulk e n rec- tAr fek tl nen&g
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-31

Xha vitality in a willow seed lasss but q slnHle day. Tor this renson, lt must inll en wet ground |, order 70 FeNs
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
NelUs Stand Offers
Varied Services

Kib's News Stand carries a COM
plete selection of magazines and
newspapers demanded by readers in
the Bluffton trading area.
Recently redecorated and remodel
ed inside, the store is conveniently
arranged for a comprehensive sur
vey of displayed magazines and
other products. The news stand is
one of the first concerns in this area
to have new all-metal folding avn
ings for the windows.
Savings in magazines can be OBJ
tanned by subscribing to any of the
many economical club plans offered
as one of the stores services.
On hand at all times is a COM
plete selection of candies of popular
brands, tobacco, pipes, cigarettes.
A new feature of the news stand
is the recent installation of a soda
fountain. Swift's ice cream is hand
led and the new maroon chromium
trimmed fountain adds considerably
to the appearance of the store.
Mr.. Kibele is capably assisted by
ROLAND Guider in the business.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
Experienced Head At
BadertScher GrOceru

The Badertscher Grocery on Vine
street, in the third year of opera
tion is enjoying a nice volume of
business. Its proprietor, Memo
Badertscher, has had % years ex-
perience in the grocery field.
Located on side street, parking
space is always available which fact
makes shopping easier.
This store features nationally ad-
vertised products, fresher fruits and
vegetables at all times.
Quick and courteous service in the
store and delivery to the home in
an efficient and prompt manner are
provided. The personnel of the
store is eager to make suggestions
on food items but never embarrass
customers with high pressure tactics.
A special feature of the store is
large variety of cheese to suit al
most every taste. Menno Badert-
scher, the owner, is assisted by the
following employees: Donald Rug
gley, Don Corson, and Darwin Lug
inbuhl.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
Fire Department
Is Well Equipped

Buttons volunteer fire depart
ment has a fine record behind it,
and the equipment used in fighting
frees is modern in every respect.
Two trucks are owned-a Stude-
baker pumper and chemical truck,
completely equipped, and REQ chem
ical truck which also carries ladders
and hose. The department has 1900
feet of good hose, sufficient for local
needs, and water outlets are well
located, approximately 81 fire plugs
being within the city limits.
Members of the present fire fight
ing force include Fire Chief Guy
Corson, Harley Augsburger, Charles
Young, Fred Martin, Lester Niswan-
der, Clarence Stonehill, Isaac Bro
beck, Harold Stonehill and Ed Bad
ertscher.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
Boss GlOUe Factory
Here For 81 Years

For 81 years the Boss Glove fac
tory on North Main street has oper-
ated a plant in Bluffton, contribut-
ing to the industrial advancement of
the community.
Principal products of the Bluffton
branch include a two-thumb flannel
knit wrist mitten used for corn husk-
ing; a one-thumb flannel knit wrist
glove and a double flannel knit wrist
glove.
Fifty-five employees are on the pay
roll of the local plant. Charles Lloyc
is manager.
Founded in 1889, the Boss Manu-
featuring Co. has 10 plants in opera
ton; three in Ohio, including those
at Bluffton, Findlay and Toledo; two
in Indiana; three in Illinois; one in
Missouri and one in New York.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
SldlU Cutter Firm
Here Three Decades

Established in 1914, the Bluffton
Slaw Cutter Co. for nearly three
decades has been manufacturing a
complete line of quality all-metal
fruit and vegetable slicers.
Founders of the organization were
John Fett and Sam Kimmel, pro-
gressive Bluffton businessmen. Dur
ing the first four years, the manu-
featuring was done in quarters at
the rear of the Fett Hardware store.
In 1918, the business was moved to
the present location at 331 North
Main street.
All-metal cutters manufactured
here have been shipped to every
state in the United States and to
many foreign countries. Almost
every day letters are received from
women who have used Rapid Slaw
and Vegetable Cutters for 20 to 25
years, with the original keenness of
cutting blades retained over that
long period.
Rapid Slaw Cutters have earned
such splendid reputation that
many firms are using them as pre-
miums to sell other merchandise.
Last May, the company made a two
car shipment to the Jewel Tea Co.
G. B. Fett is the present active
head of the firm and directs it's sales
program.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
S BARGAIN DAYS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IN BLUFFTON S
Bdlnler In HdrdUOOd
Work For ~ Years

Cal. Balmer, senior member of the
firm of Cal. Balmer & Son, Inc,
started as wood cutter in a saw mill
owned and operated by the late
Moses Steiner forty-seven years ago.
After four and one-half years he
bought out his employer and has
since been in the hardwood manu-
featuring business, now being one of
the Oldest hardwood manufacturers
in Northwestern Ohio.
In 1888 the firm was incorporated
as Cal. Balmer & Son, Inc. James
Balmer is President and Cal Balmer,
Secretary and Treasurer. The firm
manufactures harwood lumber from
logs cut in this immediate locality.
The production is for building pur-
poses of all description, also grade
stock for furniture factories and
other wood using industries.
Charles Mangus holds the record
for the number of years employed at
the mill. Mangus was head sawyer
for Moses Steiner at the time Balmer
started to work for Mr.. Steiner.
Later when Balmer bought the
Steiner mill, Mr.. Mangus continued
as head sawyer. Mr.. Mangus, now
retired, lives on Railroad street He
was head sawyer for over fifty years.
Under full production IL men are
employed by the concern.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
Grdtz Shoe Store
SerUes Many Here

The w. H. Gratz Shoe Store on
North Main street is becoming the
acknowledged foot comfort service
store of an enlarging territory.
Mr.. Gratz, who has made a study
of feet and footwear from a correct
i've angle, now has accumulated ped
agraph records of over one thousand
cases of foot trouble.
In studying these records, it is
interesting to note that a large per
cent of cases now definitely recog-
nized as foot troubles, were a few
years ago attributed to old age or
rheumatism.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
Tire Retreading At
BlHftOH Tire Shop

One feature of the complete SER
vice offered by The Bluffton Tire
shop is a new re-treading machine,
which cleans worn castings, and
molds a new safety tread of live
fresh rubber on them.
Elmer Burkholder, proprietor of
the shop at North Main and Elm
streets has Is years experience in
the gasoline filling station and tire
shop field. Mr.. Burkholder is as
sisted by his son Elmer Burkholder,
Jr., who has had considerable ex-
perience in the service station field
also.
His concern handles a complete
line of automobile accessories, tires,
gasoline and oils.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
Phone Calls Average
-Four Per Patron DaiIu

Each of the 750 subscribers in the
Bluffton Telephone Company's sys-
tenn makes an average of four calls
per day, it was pointed out this week
by Eli Deppler, who has been man
ager of the organization for 30 years.
The local exchange, manned by six
office employees, handles more than
5000 calls daily. Quick and efficient
service is provided, and system
equipment is modern in every re-
spect.
The Bluffton Telephone Co. has
been in operation here since 1900.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
Barnes Is Oldest
BluftOn Grocer

George Barnes, owner and still an
active member of the Barnes Gro
cery, is Bluffton's oldest grocer both
from the point of continuous service
and age.
Mr.. Barnes celebrated his Seth
birthday anniversary Tuesday, but
advancing years do not hinder him
from taking his accustomed place
behind the counter of his store
daily.
Arthur Amstutz has been with the
Barnes Grocery for 26 years. An
other active member of the estab-
lishment is Harold Kennedy.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-02-27
Premier Brand Of
Foods At T'Odd's

For meals of the kind that linger
in your memory only the highest
quality foods should be used, ac-
cording to Frank Todd, proprietor
of Todd's grocery on South Main
street.
Nationally advertised Premier
brands are handled by the Todd
store, in addition to many other well
known lines of staples.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are
offered, and in addition special die
tetic foods are sold. Free delivery
is a feature.
Mr.. Todd is assisted by Mrs. Todd
and Karl Gable in the business.