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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Boy Escapes Blaze,
 Jumps Two Stories
Eugene Cornish of Naugatuck, 10, Has Second Mar
 row Escape Leaps Into Arms of Two Men

Naugatuck, January 29. = Eugene Cornish, 10-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. John Cornish of 116 City Hill street, had his second narrow es- cape from injury in the past five years yesterday when he jumped from second-story window at his home in which fire had broken out, and was caught by two male specta- tors. He landed unharmed.
 About four years ago Eugene wandered away from his home Che lived on Spring street then) and was missing for several hours. Fire men, police and Boy Scouts or ganized a hunt for him and he was finally found in the woods little the worse for his narrowing eXper- fence.
 Yesterday Eugene was home be- cause he had some trouble with his ear. He was on the first floor when fire, which started in rub pish in the cellar, swept up through the partitions. and Eugene ran to the second floor. Apparently panic-stricken, he feared to come down stairs, but leaped out of the rear second-floor window and into the arms of two men whose names
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Special to The DemOCrat)


 Naugatuck, Jan. 29.-Bacchus, god of wine in Grecian mythology. did not safeguard a nan1esake of his here last night and after hectic chase and search, Patrolman Wil- fred Evon added to his own laurels and to those of the local police force by capturing a man who gave his name as John Bacchus, 40, of New Haven, who is accused of stealing a f1ve-ton truck carrying 60 cases of liquor valued at $1,000.
 Bacchus proved an elusive cus- toner for after Evon drew along side in communicated car, Bac- chus stopped the truck and leaped out, but was captured by Evon an hour later.
 Bacchus told local police he took the truck in New Haven, saying it was parked with engine going at the time, and there was no one in it, local police said. The truck be- longs to the UIi1$ed Importers and Distributors, Inc, of 167 Columbus avenue, New Haven.
 At $40 D. m., Sergeant Anthony Farrar received word on the police teletype that the truck had been stolen and he notified local police men to be on the alert for it.
 Nearly two hours later, Evon on duty at the corner of Main and Maple street spotted the truck, ap- parently coming from Waterbury He communicated an auto driven by Arthur Darlington, Jr., of Pros pect and pursued the fast-moving truck. They overlook it on the New Haven road near Candee road and Evon pulled his gun and ordered Bacchus to stop, he said. When Bacchus jumped out of the opposite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

He refused but Hayes helped him. self to bottle and poured himself drink. Streby tried to stop Hayes from drinking and the latter knock ed him unconscious.
 After gaining consciousness, Streby testified, he searched the trunk where he had kept about $400 and discovered the money missing.
 Judge Conway yesterday granted the continuance for Arsenault un- til today and ordered Hayes arrest ed. A bond of $200 was raised im- mediately to $500 after Judge Con- way remarked the matter needed thorough investigation after testi- mony brought out the seriousness of the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Motion To Reopen
 Antonio Case Denied
Scovill Street Wife Claims Husband, Confined to County Jail, Needed for Support of Seven Children

Motion to reopen the case of Francisco Antonio, 46, of GA Scovill street, sentenced to six months in the New Haven jail, December 2, on charges of assault and breach of the peace, was denied by Judge T. E. Conway in city court this morning. The request was made by Atty. Irving Pasternak, represent ing Antonio. The latter has been at the county jail for nearly two months and has four months more l to serve.
 The motion stated that Antonio is needed at home for the support of his seven minor children and was instituted by his wife, Mary.
 In testifying this morning, Miss Jeannette w. Sh;nn, investigator for the Lincoln House. told the court the more she thought of the case, the more she was reluctant to recommend granting the mo- ton. When she was first called into the case, she believed the re- | quest should be granted. Judge Conway feared if the mo- ton was granted the court would have manslaughter case on it's hands. He told Atty. Pasternak the court would hear recommendation without prejudice submitted either by the Superior Court Probation Officer William M. Harris. or by Probation Officer Philip N. Btern- stein. The report would have to be submitted after investigation ill l the case.
 During the trial of Antonio on December 2, 1940, Pros. Atty. Will liam K. Lawlor stressed the dangers l policemen were exposed to every time they attempted to arrest the man. He claimed the police were taking their lives in their hands every time they went into the house of Antonio. Pros. Atty. Lawlor rec commended that accused be submit ted to mental observation period, as & result of his intermittent spree of going amock, during the trial.
 Antonio. a short and wiry man, was arrested when one of his chil- dren summoned Patrolman William Lizak and Paul Moynihan. The of- ficers entered the apartment and found his, wife on the kitchen floor brutally beaten and the children huddled about her. The door lead- ing from the parlor to the kitchen was battered down when the wife tried to escape her husbands fury by locking it. His tussle with the officers resulted in his being sent to St. Mary'S hospital
 The day previous, Saturday, Mo- vember 30, he had been arrested for breach of peace, after he had beaten up his wife.
 Antonio has a record at the po- lice department which reaches back to 1886.
 Hayes Get Continuance | Two other matters were brought l up today, each involving charges of assault and breach Of peace.
 James Hayes. 4C. Of 1873 Thom- aston avenue and Leo Arsenault. 22 Of i604 Thomaston avenue. received continuances to Feb. io
 Hayes was arrested yesterday after testimony by Arsenauit re. Veaied that he was the other man present when Jacob Streby, Oe, Of Chapel street. was alleged to have been assaulted.
 According to streby, who also testified yesterday, Arsenault and Hayes visited him sunday morning kh0rtiy after Q, %, after they found the lights burning ln hls home,
 BtFeby recognized Arsenaull as ono of the men wlio called on him, Both mon asked tO have . drink,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
DOWNEY CHILDREN
 TO LIVE IN STATE

Morton Downey and his five chil- dren left Hollywood late yesterday to establish residence in Walling- ford, Conn, according to an an- nouncement made public today.
 Singer Downey and his wife, Bar bara Bennett, sister of actresses Constance and Joan Bennett, re- gently agreed to separation. Ac- cording to tentative arrangements, the children, Michael 10; Sean 8, Barbara 6, Tony 4. and Kivan 2, will live with their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. James DoWney at Wal lingford.
 Downey is well known to many Waterburians. His father for years was an officer in the Wallingford fire department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
TORRINCTON MAN
 SUES FOR 5000

Civil action for 5000 was in- stituted by Joseph A. Hallihan of Torrington in Litchfield superior court yesterday before Judge Frank P. McEvoy, against the Mutual Life Insurance Co.,, of New York,
 The plaintiff claims the defend ant issued a life insurance policy to him in May, 1926 which contained a provision for permanent disability benefits. The plaintiff also stated he conformed to the disability pro- visions by making the payments and in April, 1892. he became totally and permanently disabled and con- sequently filed notice with the In- Surance Company. The complaint alleges the plaintiff received pay ments until Jan. when the bene- fits stopped.
 A second count by the plaintiff on an old policy issued in 1928, url- der the same disability clause, has not been paid since Jan. 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Alert Borough Cops
 Recover Liquor Van
Sixty Cases Recovered By Owners After John Bac-
 chus Is Captured By PatrOIman After Wild Chase

side of the truck and fled, Evon drove the truck back to police head quarters, then resumed his search. Patrolman James Fenton and Ed- ward Jenzell of the local police and state police from the Beacon Falls barracks were hunting for the driver in the meantime.
 However Evon found him walking on the Cotton Hollow road, almost mile from where he had stopped the truck. Local police and Lieuten- ant William Schatzrnan of the Bea- con Falls state police barracks quizzed Bacchus when he was brought to the local headquarters. They said Bacchus said he had been released from the federal peniten- tiary at Leavenworth, Kansas, less than two months ago where he had been sent for transporting a stolen car across state line.
 New Haven police were notified of the capture and came here to get Bacchus. It is thought he will face trial in New Haven today. This morning the owners of the truck came here and found that none of the liquor had been sold by Bacchus before he was caught.
 The local police came in for much praise for their fine work in captur- ing the man. Only a few weeks ago Patrolman Evon and Sergt Farrar saved the life of a man here who was overcome by gas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
DR. LYMAN TO SPEAK
 HERE THIS EVENING

Dr. Guy Inman of New York city, widely known traveller and lecturer, will speak this evening at the Forum at the Waterbury Wo- mems club. He will substitute for Dr. J. Anton DeHaas of Harvard university, who was taken suddenly i'll today in Boston and was obliged to notify the local committee of his inability to keep his engagement here.
 pr. Inman has travelled exten. sively in South America and is not only intimately acquainted with the various governmental executives, but Is conversant with the philoso. phicai. social and economic theories Of the Latin countries. He will speak on the subject selected by pr. DeFSaas. Hitler on the March.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29


 Two other inmates, Joseph RollC and George Figure testified Johr made similar remarks to them ir a lavatory at the Reformatory. He asked specifically just how much force 1t would take to kill a mar with . hammer. Defense Council William w. Gager objected to in- troduction of the boys testimony bringing out, on cross-examinatior during the absence of the excused jury, the interesting fact that g national magazine describing and Illustrating 8 hammer-slaying was privately circulated among inmates of the Reformatory. Gager argued the possibility of purely academic discussion between the youths on the subject.
 Further evidence was given when Irving w. Cook, Massachusetts po- ilceman who assisted at the arrest of Saitkowski in Attleboro, testified that John was sober at 11:30, only a few hours after committing the crime.
 OdlLkOWokl IldO oIdICu JO SOAAA' State police he found a bottle of whiskey in the Beall home and com- mitted the crime as a result of the liquor.
 Post Mortem Statement.
 A dead mans written testimony yesterday afternoon confirms the statement of Officer Cook that the defendant was sober. The deceased witness was Abner Warner, gas att tendant who sold John seven gall Ions of gas shortly after the crime. Warner stated he was close enough to Saitkowski to get good "smell' of his breath, and could detect no trace of alcohol. Warner died since his testimony was recorded.
 Seeking a motive for the crime. Officer Cook testified he asked John: Why did you do it?" to which John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

were not ascertained. His older brother, John, Jr., got out of the house safely.
 The fire did several hundreds of dollars damage, going up the parti- tion to the second floor.
 The owner of the building, Peter Jurzynski said there was insurance on the structure. Bremen did good work in preventing the flames from spreading. Damage was confined to the rear of the house, and to the cellar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
EXTRA SEATING AT
 l941 ICE FOLLIES

1 Due to the heavy demand for tickets for the Ice Follies of 194l- which opens at the New Haven Arena on next Monday night, and continues through Sunday night, with matinees on Saturday and Sun day afternoons-the Arena manage ment has added extra seats and tickets are now on sale at the box office for all performances, and at all three price scales.
 This will be a welcome note to the many hundreds of ice revue enthusiasts in this area who found that the Arena was practically sold out for the Follies during the last week.
 With cast of 65 stars, including a chorus of 36 Ice Folliettes, and lineup of 25 sensational acts, Ice Follies of 1941 is without a doubt the worlds greatest revue on ice.
 Headed by the one and only Evelyn Chandler, Queen of the Ice.' the Follies moves in rapid fashion, bringing to the public the snappiest show on ice.
 The great comet of 1911 was larg- l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns were filed with Town Clerk Mrs. Mary Kilmartin this morn- ing.
 George Henry Rowe, IT,, of Devon and Louise Agnes Kreidel, 30 Wheeler street.
 Ernest Raymond Meserve of Forest Hills, L. l., and Elizabeth Agnes Shuttleworth of Sunnyside, l.. I,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Reformatory ''Pals"
 Testify For State
John SaitkOwsIi Accused Murderer, Hears Former Associates Tell of His Interest in Force of Hammer

"It would take heluva blow to kill man with a hammer, John Saitkowsh, accused in the hammer staying of John Bea is quoted saying October 28 the day before the murder according to testimony given this morning by John Ahearn of three Reformatory inmate pals" of the accused Ahearn appeared on the witness stand when trial resumed in Superior Court his al n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
AIR RAID ALARM

London, Jan. 20-(UP)-An air raid alarm was sounded in the London area early this evening and German planes also were reported over c tiortheast England town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

While Harry Carey was on loca- tion in Paramount's Shepherd of the Hills" Mrs. Carey bought him a new saddle horse which she has shipped to Long Island, where they will make their home this winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

Refusing to bless the foundation stone of c new mast f0f the nA. tlonai flag, c NaEi priest aroused great indignation ln Parma, DFaEli,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
NAUGATUCK

FIVE ROOMS-2nd floor; hot water heat. Hardwood floors. Apply 35 Hill St., Naug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

The great comet of 1911 was larg- CT than the sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
BY WILLIAM '. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

Tn tho play of bridge hands, many of the same situations turn up again and again. The expert does not have to think the situation out each time 1t arises--ne simply rec acts by weli-formed habit.
 The test of the topAigilt player b what he does when confronted by \ totally new situation, such aA that which Faced Edward HymeB Jr, after the first trick ifi todayn hand. I had never seen this situa- ton before, and I do not think Hymes had either, but he made 2 decision and Q plan ifi split second.
 The opening lead was won by the ton of hearts. East led c small dia- mond, and South discarded the deuce of hearts. North was thus placed for C sure double stopper ii diamonds.
 What could Do done? One idea would be to 90 up with the acc Of diamonds and shift to spades. ' South held the spade ace, iie would Do unable to lead a diamond tc North's king. But this plan would produce only eleven tficks--tilret spades, four hearts, ono diamond and three clubs.
 Tho siam could not possibly bt made without two diamond tricks Seeing aij tiiiS ifi A flash, and r0Al. izing the Importance Of not arousiff Northg suspicious by undue hestita' ton, Hymes quickly called for thl ace of diamonds from dummy afit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
3 MODERN MENUS
By MRS. GAYNoR MADDOX MEA Service Stan Writer

Americans love their fancy ice cream dishes and drinks. Here are three prize- winning recipes which you can try at home for your owr parties. They come from Soda Foun. , tain Magazine.
 CHOCOLATE BRACER lFlrst Prlxe) One glass milk 3 ounces choco- Iate syrup, 2 dips ice cream, fresh egg, whipped cream.
 Using an electric mixing cup, dispense one-hals pint Of milk, 2 ounces of chocolate syrup, 3 dippers ogs vanilla ice cream, break B day
 fresh egg in a glass, then add to contents of electric mixing cup, place on electric mixer for 60 sec- : ondg, serve in full glass which has been lined with whipped cream pouring glass only two-thirds full leaving remainder in mixing cup { Submitted by w. Q. Shoemaker !. Baltimore, Md.
 st NUT PARFAIT (second Prize)
 Buttsyscotch syrup, small scoop o4 vanilla ice cream, l scoop oi
 butter pecan ice cream, chopped nuts, whipped cream.
 Tn the bottom of 2 parfait glass use 1 iadie of butterscotch syrup Place scoop of vanilla ice ream
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
YOUNGSTERS DON'T FEAR THE FUTURE WHEN THEY FEEL WORLD NEEDS THEM

can't look on the prospect of their childrens post poned futures with the "so what2" attitude of the young,
 They can't think of anything worse for tho young to face than the possibility of war.
 But this group of io4i graduates is pretty cheery lot They figure they lick anything that is ahead of them.
 THERE'S A PLACE FOR THEM NOW
 And here is the secret of their bright outlook They are once again needed In the world. Since 1920 there hasn't been much of place for youth Graduating from school was milestone to be dreaded threw them out into world that didn't need or seem to want them. It was frightening disoouraging thing to find oneself trained for non. existent job and although on adult, unable to as- sume an adults responsibilities.
 But todays youth Is wanted and needed. Uncle sam is saying Come into the army, the navy, tic marines. Learn to fly Learn trade" Jobs in pri- vate industry are no longer scarce.
 So todays young are hopeful, They are needed to he needed in chaotic world as to be unwanted in world ct peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
WE ARE HEALTHIER THAN WI WERE WHEN THE WORLD
 WAR nEGTTN


 If fragmentary reports of rejec- ton or deferment of considerable per cent of groups of drafted men when they are called up for physical examination have caused any anxiety concerning the fitness of men today, don't give it another worry. Without citing Etatistics-- of which there are plenty--f may say that there Is no room for doubt about the physical efiiciency of American men and women today As a nation VIC are certainly healthier and more vigorous than we were when the World War began. The present fighting is resumption of the World War rather than 6 new war;
 owing to the more rigid tests of tho present draftees and volunteers a considerable number are rejected or deferred for conditions which would have escaped recognition or detection altogether in 1917. At that time x-ray was not used to dis- cover lung disease which may pro. duce no obvious signs or symptoms In the early stage. Tn 1917 men about to join up were not given the Wasserman test. The medical ex- animation today includes several laboratory tests for evidence of dis- ease which were not included in the medical examination twenty five years ago.
 os the 100000 men registered in the draft in 1ol7-i8 about three out of every four in the midwest. crn states passed the physical ex- animation, and only Q little more than half of the draftees in the New England states, New York, Michi. gan, Arizona, California and Wash- ington passed the examination The better showing of the boys of the middle west was attributed to the fact that most of them were natives while c large share of the boys of New England, New York, Michigan were foreign born, immigrants, and c large share of the boys of Colo- rado, Arizona, California and Wash. ington were of families that had moved to those states in search of health.
 one cause of rejection which fig. iires too prominently in most of the fragmentary reports recently pub. lished is insufficient teeth" That Is 0 disgrace which ought to make our health authorities stop and think. It is screaming evidence that the silly slogan, long accepted and approved by health authorities in Yankeeland, "a clean tooth never decays" is false. It ought to wake the dentists from their lethargy and even stimulate them to review the question of the conservation of the teeth in the light Of our newer knowledge of nutrition.
 This newer knowledge Of nutri- ton has contributed to the increas- ing vigor of children, youths and adults.
 From the medical point of view we are relatively stronger than we were in i0iT-i0, up to which time, you may recall, we pretended we were too proud to fight.
 Grateful
 I feel grateful to you for recon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
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PATTERN 300 A SUN.FROCK OR .ITIMpER 0TTTFIT

Whether you take your sports ser. lously--or just like to laze through the sunshine season--here's . young mode you really need! Pattern 800 is both functional and gay, and it's a Claire Tilden design, too, which Is just another way of saying the gsnartest of style with least amount Of sewing effort. The frock may lead Q double life, for It's useful as both Q suntan dress and 6 jumper. It's Bliin-as-aIi-arrow princess lines are speedy to stitch up and attractively revealing to 2 supple, youthful fig- ure. Those bodice gathers are well. placed, giving you all the softness yon need through the bustline. A front notch in the square ileckline is optional and gay; 50 are bright buttons. A belt comes from either side of the front panel to tic crispiy in back. There's plenty of action. ease in the hared skirt. You'll like the blouse of this pattern In . sheer fabric, with 6 vivid ribbon neck bow and rsiffle or lace edged collar and sleeves. You might make two versions of the jumper: in white sharkskin or pique for tennis or summing; another one in 6 school- gril gingham to wear with the blouse.
 Pattern 300 Is cut h misses sises IA, 14, je, le and %. Size ie, jumper, requires 3A yards 36 inch. fF
 Send FIFTEEN GENTS tibc) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
10 MODERN MENUS You Can Make Soda v
 Fountain Treats at Home

and add a layer of hopped nuts, Use next 8 scoop of butter pecan leo cream Add M ladle more of butterscoteh syrup and top with whipped cream. Submitted by Lowell Gray, DeKalb, III.
 BLACK.EYED SUSAN
 tThird Prise)
 One scoop of vanilla Ice cream 1 scoop of chocolate Ice cream, 1 ounce chocolate syrup, l ounce marshmallow topping, chocolate dCcorettes, 1 maraschino cherry.
 Place the above ingredients ir ai0-ounce glass In order given. Sub. mitted by Peter T. Stokes, Burling- ton, Vt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

Au lnulCAtion Ok yOuttlS Nttt~ tude can be found In Q poll talk on of the graduating class of the City College School of Business in New York.
 Sixty-three per cent of the sen- iors questioned said they thought their opportunities for getting ahead were Just as good as those of their parents 20 years ago.
 They know that national ie- fense is going to interrupt their plans for working and living. They know there is great danger of war. They know that the chance of their marrying and starting homes within the next year Is pretty slim.
 But tho majority of those young graduates Is convinced that there are opportunities waiting for thei just as good as those their parents
 It's harder for OArents to sec I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

mending pr. - who treated mo successfully for long standing femorrholds. The treatments never gave me any serious discomfort and my health has improved remarkably since Dr. cured me.
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