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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements were filed today with Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot:
 Charles MarzanO of 36O Sylvan avenue, against the American Brass Company, specific compen- satiCn of 8 and 1-3 weeks at Sl3.82, for injury to the first joint, 3rd finger of the left hand.
 Theodore Mariana of 21O North Main street, against the Ameri- can Brass O., S13.4l starting February 14, for laceration fo the left index finger.
 Fred DavinO of 55 Lounsbury avenue, against the American Brass Co.,, S14.56 specific cOmpen- sation for 5 and 7-10 weeks, 50 per cent loss of use of the first finger, right hand.
 Charles Mazeika of l73 Con- gress avenue, against the Water bury Brass Goods Co.,, S17.4O be- ginning February IA, for an in- jured back.
 F. Paslawsky of Ans0nia against the American Brass Company of Ansonia, $16.43 starting February IA. for laceratiOn of the left elbow.
 Edith DiuliO of Winsted against the Fitzgerald Mfg. Co. of Tor rington, SS.O7 beginning October IS, for cut index finger of the right hand.
 Lillian DermigliO of TOrrington against the Fitzgerald Manufac- turing Company of TorringtOn, SS27 beginning January IF, for cut finger of the right hand.
 Katherine ValigOrsky of Tor ringtOn, against the Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company of Tor ringtOn, S9.27 starting November II for a cist on the right wrist.
 Starbuck Sprague of III Fiske street. against the Starbuck Sprague Company of Waterbury, S12.5O per week as partial agree ment until the maximum im- provement has been reached.
 Peter German of A Styles street against the Waterbury Iron Works. Inc. sis.s2 beginning Jam uary i4. for abrasion of the cOrnea Of the right eye.
 Raymond Stevens of SeymOut. against the Town Of Seymour, Si2.l4 beginning February 24, for left inguinai hernia.
 Alex Wislocki of Ans0hia, against the Southern New Eng land Ice Company. AnsOnia branch. Si2.25 starting March 2, for iaceratlon ef teh right eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
FORM DEFENSE
 PLAN GLASSES
Enrolment Open to Gen. eraI Public; First Instruc-
 tiOns Start Monday

Walden Trimble, WPA supervisor announced that special classes for industrial defense workers have been organized in elementary shop mathematics, anatomy and physi- ology, to be given without charge, beginning Monday.
 The courses, under the instruc- ton of Albert Genua, B. S., of Catholic university, have been de- vised to met dayshift hours of fac- tory workers. Two afternoons a week will be given to shop mathe- .natics, from to 630, starting Monday. Those who cannot attend afternoon sessions may attend classes from to 9 p. m. which will also start March II.
 MT. Genua will review the sub ject of algebra, as well as a thor ough investigation of machine law and its application. The anatomy and physiology courses, also under MT. Genua's instruction, will be given on Monday and Thursday evenings.
 Another anatomy course will be given Tuesday from 2 to 9 D. nj The science courses are of particu- lar interest to nurses, internes prospective morticians and those concerned with public health.
 All who are interested ar asked to register with the WPA adult edu- cation program office, Crosby high school. Glasses will mete in room 106 of Crosby high school,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
$50 Attend Scouts
 Hobby Craft Show
Model Fighting Shir Among Many Exhibits Staged By
 Youngsters; Prominent Guests in Attendance

trict commissioner, conducted the events and judged the competition. Scout Executive David Babson was on hand and made an inspection of the Sea Scout ship in charge of Skipper James Kelsey.
 Among the exhibits were four airplanes by troop 5, one a model fighting ship with 8 machine gun, plastic models by troop 2o, and sea shell collections which were mount ed by troop 9.
 Props 1, 5 and 22 took part in the signaling contest, won by troop 1. Eleven scouts entered the dress ing race which Joseph Frisbie of troop 5 won. Second place went to John Fears of troop 1 while third honors were captured by Thomas Curley of troop 22.
 Troops 1, 5, 2 and 22 participated in the skin the snake race which was won by the Flaming Arrow patrol of troop 1.
 The knot-tying contest, conducted on patrol basis, showed troops 1, 2 and 22 in the competition. The Flaming Arrow patrol also walked of with honors in this event.
 Troops 1, 2 and 22 also took part in the fire-by- friction contest which was won by John Surgener of troop 2.
 Scoutmasters who assisted in pro- noting the show were Robert Ly- satt and Stephen Burrall of troop 1, William H. Smith of troop 5, Buell. Webster and William Simp- son of troop 2, James Williams and John Mohr of troop 22 and Al Mad- dox of troop 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
POWDER PLANTS
 SHAKEN BY BLAST

Cincinnati, O., March S-(UP)- A terrific explosion rocked powder plants at Kings Mill, O., early to- day, shaking buildings for several miles around.
 The state highway patrol at Co., lumbus said meager reports indi- cated that the explosion occurred in an outlying shed and no one was hurt.
 The plant was not in operation at the time of the blast.
 State highway patrolmen at Co., lumbus said the shed that exploded was filled with salt peter and black powder.
 Workers at the WLW radio tower at Mason, O., several miles from Kings Mill, said the explosion blew open the dor of their office. They said they saw big red flash in the sky.
 A company official denied knowl- edge of any explosion.
 Police at L,ockland, O., reported that the blast was felt there. A dputy sent by the Hamilton county police was denied entrance to the mills.
 Kings Mill is located about 15 miles northeast of Cincinnati in Warden county between Mason and Foster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Sleuth Places Bet On
 Horse--Court Wins!
DAgOstino Pay $40 When Arraigned Today; Two Men
 Held for Theft of Automobile

John D'Agostino, 27, of 30 Cassidy avenue. was granted a ,nolle on pay ment of $40, when he was arraigned on charge of keeping a gambling house this morning before Judge John L. Gaffney.
 Lieutenant Patrick Moylan said that the man was arrested yester- day afternoon when he went into the rear of a barber shop on ASA West Main street, and placed bet on charge of keeping gambeling bet, the officer added.
 Later the accused was arrested with another frequenter, Fred John- son. A, of Middlebury Road, who had his bond called for $10 in court.
 Strict vigilance will be exercised in enforcing the gambling law, and if violators are arrested frequently, they will bebound over to higher court and dealt with severely.
 The cases of Charles Dragon, 2l, of 60 Warren avenue, and Hugh Erskine, g, of 68 Pearl street, were being tried at press hour.
 The two men are charged with stealing an automobile from Grand and Bank street. owned by Gus An- drews of 50 Anderson street, Union city, who is salesman for the Singer Sewing Mahcine Company.
 Capt. William Duggan stated that shortly after the men took the car 1t was wrecked when 1t crashed in- to a stone wall on Munson avenue, near Frost road.
 Raymond Grady and Alfred Over ton. of the motor patrol squad. ar- rested the two men within O half hour of the theft.
 Dragon. who is charged with stealing two automobiles. climbed out of the wrecked machine and went to a garage where he took an- other car and proceeded to back out when he crashed into a pole on Circular avenue.
 The owner Of the first car stol- en. Andrews said in court ths
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
2 FIREMEN HURT
 IN CHURCH BLAZE

Belmont, Mass, March 8--(UP)- Two firemen were injured early to- day when a three-alarm blaze de- stroyed the 40-year-old wooden structure housing Plymouth Con- gregational church.
 The Rev. John F. Fitzsimmons, pastor, estimated loss at $30,000. Ap- paratus was called from nearby Waltham, Watertown and Cam bridge to aid Belmont firemen in preventing spread of the fire to the surrounding residential district.
 Fireman Leonard Holmes of Bell mont, struck by a shaking hose noz- gle which had broken loose, was hospitalized with smoke inhalation and possible brain concussion.
 Another Belmont fireman, Fran cis Mills, was treaetd at the scene after being struck by slate falling from the church roof.
 The entire Belmont police force was rushed to the scene to handle 4000 spectators. F1remen said the blaze apparently started in the basement. The alarm was sounded by a passing motorist two hours after 100 persons attending a mili- tary whist party had left the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
COLLY RETURNS
 TO RITZ SUNDAY

Their Glee club singing is second only to Waring's Pennsylvanians, this Cecil Golly band who come Sunday, March 9th, to the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport. This is their first date in these parts after & most successful midwest engage ment at the Hotel Schroeder in Milwaukee. Music by Golly", with debonair Cecil holding the baton is & favorite Ritz band, dancers there enjoy the smooth rhythms, with soul-stirring vocal interpolations by the Three G's, Gene Eyeman, Mil- dred Stanley and the Glee club.
 The gracious waltz is king at Mccormack and Barry's Saturday night dances with the Casa Ritz orchestra playing the currently popular numbers. Lynn and Phil- lip sensational ballroom team from Broadway's Roseland Ballroom will exhibit and instruct in La Conga, Tango and Rhuma. Mahch 18th brings Al Donahue and his low down rhythms in top hat to the Ritz. Sax King Charlie Barnet is slated for Sunday, March 23rd, fol- lowed by Jimmie Lunceford, March 30th,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Touring Europe h 1886
Wild Horseback Ride Experience Barr While Visit to BadenBaden GermanyRecaptres Thrill
 of Incident in Today's Instalment of "Reminiscences.

lam of excited foreign voices rang in my ears and violent gesticula- ton bewildered me.
 My teeth were set like a lock- jaw, and wouldn't open, but managed to whisper: "1s there anyone here who can speak Eng lish?"
 "I'll be glad to be of service to you," responded Q friendly-look- ing middle-aged man coming forward.
 "What are the people saying I asked, "are they angry at me2"
 "No," he answered, they are not angry at you, they are angry at the liveryman for letting you ride that notorious runaway horse"
 Just then the liveryman, him. self, came up threatening to sue me for killing his horse.
 As I couldn't speak above a whisper, told my kind interpre- ter, who informed the liveryman that I would engage the best lawyer In Baden Baden to prose- cute the liveryman for nearly killing mo.
 That changed his tune. and 1t was agreed right there that neith- CT should sue the other, but was to pay the old lady for the dam ages to the flower shop.
 had an honorary escort over to my hotel, and by the good offices of the concierge, was smuggled quietly into my room in the luxurious apartment of the Khiedieve of Egypt.
 I didn't want to be seen by the Bostonians till l could be made more presentable.
 But Walter Eaton happened to come in just as was being stretched out on q divan.
 He hadn't heard anything about my experience and was naturally shocked at my appearance. So, 1t is not to be wondered at-that he jumped at wrong conclusion when I greeted him with a whis- per through my teeth: "Walter, get me some brandyl Quick!"
 Though 1t all happened over @ half century ago, I can still see the sorrowful look on good old Walter Eaton's face when he said: My dear boy, I'm afraid you've had too much brandy already"
 Explanations quickly followed, and Walter Eaton got into action.
 A surgeon was called and every attention given, so that at 10 o'clock that night I was able to make the usual daily entry in my diary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

the other person put foot on a rung of Dr. CaSon's chair, 1t was too much for him to stand. He had no sooner uttered his sharp words of annoyance at these per- fectly natural acts, when he, in a gentlemanly manner, regretted them.
 Being a scientist, Dr. Cason did more than regret his nasty words at these annoyances. "Why did reading over my shoulder annoy meP" he pondered. "Was 1t the Sultry weather? Was 1t because l am more irascible than most men?"
 He decided to find out what everyday things annoyed most people, why some people were more easily bothered than others, and what could be done about 1t to make this world more pleasant. For some 10 years he has been experimenting on how not to make oneself an annoyance to others.
 He has discovered some 2500 different things which annoy or irritate people, Strangely enough, more than half of the annoyances are due to things done by other people.
 Here are some of the most an- moving things people do: cheating in games; young person not re- specting their elders; continually complaining; women swearing; crowding in front of people who are waiting in line; talking au- dibly in movies, theater, lecture or concert; criticizing continually; asking people to repeat something they have just said.
 Other "pet peeves' which are marked, but not as strong as the above are: salesman trying to force a sale; a sales clerk calling customers "dearie" or similar terms; arguing habltually; a dicta- torial manner; seeing someone be- ing nagged; grown person using baby talk: acting like a know-it- all; telling little lies; hinting at sexy topics.
 Some of the lesser annoying things people debut still pet peeve&-are: commenting on a persons weight; discussing re- ligion; making gestures while talking; acting much younger than one Is; eating rapidly; call- ing casual acquaintances by their first names; fiattery; continually grinning.
 It is generally not very annoy ing to be wearing the same clothes someone else also has on.
 pr. Cason has found Q slight tendency for women to be more annoyable than men. The older a person becomes, the more he is inclined to be annoyed by certain things People living together, such as husband and wife or just room-mates, also are inclined to be annoyed by the same things
 Most of the things people do which annoy others are acquired and not inborn. This shows we can eliminate the annoying things we do. II these were inborn traits, 1t would be difficult to erad- icate them. But the evidence is that many of the ways we unwit- tingly annoy others can be avoid ed, once we realize what those things are.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
3 BANDITS FACE
 SERIOUS CHARGES

Boston, March 8 -(UP)-- Three eunmen who staged three holdups in quick succession in separated dis tricts faced possible attempted mur- der charges today because of shot fired at one of their victims. Loot totaled $262.
 Tn their final holdup last night, the trio forced William Ladas, 50. owner of a Brighton market and li- uuor store, and his son Stephen, IT, into a refrigerator.
 Apparently unnerved by Ladas' shouting. one man fired his pistol point blank at the proprietor through Q window of the storage room, but the slug was defiected by the glass which shattered. Several splinters were imbedded in Ladas' face and narrowly missed his eyes.
 They fled from the market with e206 and sped away in an auto. In shelr earlier forays. the gunmen robbed q Roxbury gasoline station of $40. and . South End garage oi alg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

morning that when he went into the office of the concern for whom he is employed, and was in there for only a few minutes, he glanced out and saw that his car was gone.
 Police work in experimenting the men was praised by the depart ment.
 The continuance were given,
 Two continuances were given, Frank Witkoski, 28, of Al Spring street, Union City, charged with speeding. had his trial set for March 9; John Del Negro, 26, of 68 Oak street, booked on road rules violation, continued to March II.
 Three motor vehicle violators were granted nolles on payment note, John Shea, 35, of 29 North First street, Meriden, no operators license, $5; Samuel A. Culmo, 19, of 35 Factory street, Ansonia, speeding. $l0; and George Else, B, of II Beacon street. Beacon Falls, reckless driving, $25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
CARS DAMAGED IN ,
 PLAZA AVE CRASH

A Palace Cleaning truck driven by stephen Robinson was backing out of the driveway early this morning when a milk wagon op- erated by Clifton L. King of RED N. 1, Cheshire road. skidded and caromed off the Robinson machine into two parked cars on the side of Plaza avenue.
 Motor Patrolman John McDon- nell, who investigated the acci- dent, said that no arrests were made, as the road conditions were such that the accident was avoida- ble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

Approximately $50 Etended the hobby and craft show sponsored by the central district M Mattatuck council, Boy Scouts f America, at St. Johns church psish hall Thurs day vening, featuyng 50 colorful exhibits and a djersified program of competitive ev6ts.
 Among the gubts Of honor were John M. Burra. Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rector Q St. Johns church, Rev. John Combs of the Second ConRregationa church, Fred &. smith, vice resident of Mattatuck council, and Irving spiers, chair man of th troop committee of troop ..
 Herve jobert, assistant scout executive, Ind Frank Schwartz, dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
QUAKE IS SEVERE

Berlin, March 8-(UP)-An off cial news agency dispatch from Bucharest reported today that se- were damage had been done in the Buzau district of Rumania by an earthquake. Three hundred homes. q church and a school were destroy cd at the town of Cataischul. it was said. The extent of casualties was not known. The district had suffered heavily in an earthquake last November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
2 NAZI BOMBERS
 REPORTED DOWNED

London, March 8-(UP)-Royal Air Force fighter planes destroyed two German bombers off the east coast this morning, 1t was stated officially.
 German bombers had flown in- land where British fighters engaged them and chased them out to sea-
 Other raiders were reported in the vicinity of the east midlands and over the south coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
MARKET DESTROYED

Woburn. Mass. March S-(UP)-- Damage was estimated unolficially today at $25.000 in a fire which swept a main street meat market, destroying a large weekend supply of meat and an electric refrigera- ton system. Considerable damage to stocks in three adjacent stores was reported. The fire was discov- cred IS minutes after i6 employes had closed the store for the night,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
CHATFIELD AVENUE YOUTH BOUND OVER

Walter Gruzas, 33, of 48 Chatfeld avenue, was bound over to superior court. when he was arraigned on a charge of breaking and entering in city court this morning before Judge John L. Gaffney.
 The accused entered a tavern on Bank street early this morning and was caught rifling the cigaret machine by Patrolman Paul Moyni- han. Articles taken from teh store were found in his possession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
BALDWIN ST. MAN
 INJURED IN FALL

Daniel Pickett of 200 Baldwin street was reported unconscious this morning since his admission to the St. Mary's hospital early today. Hospital attendants said that the man was brought in at 1:30 a. m., suffering with head injuries as result of fall on Baldwin street. The man slipped on the snow -cover- ed pavement while walking hoSpi- tai attaches reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

sation and disorganized the pa. rade.
 In those days a "run-away horse' took the spotlight away from everything else.
 Of course in this case the horse was the star performer. He was the big vilian of the drama and I was being taken for ride" I'm thankful that 1t was before days of motion pictures" for I should hate to have been exhibited back in America as I must have looked on that occasion.
 But, really the most astonishing thing about 1t all--the efforts of all that crowd to stop the run away" failed.
 Even in my own desperate sit- uation, I couldn't help admiring that horse for the great show he was putting on.
 He was bruised and blood stained from his mountain ordeal, but he was unconquered and un- afraid.
 Headed for the stable with 6 crowd in pursuit, determined to fall off backward just before we reached the stable entrance.
 The entrance to the stable was low. The building was made of rough stone. Close to one side of the entrance was a small frame flower shop where an elderly wo man exhibited potted plants Tor sale. She screamed and ran out of her shop when she saw us coming.
 By a fierce dig of spur in the horses ribs I distracted him SO that instead of his going into the stable, he demolished the flower shop and struck his head a killing blow against the stone wall.
 tumbled off backward just in time.
 The crowd, who was right on our heels, picked me up. A bed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
MACHINIsT SUPPORTED

Springfield. Mass. March 8-CUP) Edward c. Murphy, Jr., 23, a machinist, suffocated today when trapped in the burning two-story wooden house where he lived. The house was destroyed and damage set at $500.
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 a r m y psycho- l o g 1 cal officer had been wait- ing for this is- s u e & n d sat down immedi- ately to read 1t.
 A colleague, also interested in the technical magazine, came to his chair and began to read 1t over Dr. Ca- sons shoulder.
 This irritated pr. Cason 8 lit- tle. but " h Q n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

Ntugatuck, March B. Donald LutZe, son of James M. Lutze of Cliff street, Is a member of the Harvard university freshman basketball team which will meet the Yale Frosh hoop team tonight at Cambridge, Mass.
 Lutxe was 8 basketball star at Naugatuck high school and was the enthusiastically hlghest-ranking boy in his class when he was graduated here. He was tennis star at Peddie school, Highstown, N, !,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
DIRECTOR NAMED

Washington, March 8-tUP)-rhe senate last night confirmed the nomination of Brig. Gen. Herbert R. Dean to be director Of selective service for Rhode Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
LITRO ACCEPTED
 AS NAVY RECRUIT

Albert Anthony Litro, apprentice seaman, U. s. Navy, Son of Mrs. Agnes Comardo, of 305 Congress avenue. was selected, examined and enlisted at the naval recruiting Sta- ton, New Haven, yesterday. He was selected as one of the best qualified applicants of the state, and was transferred yesterday to the naval training station, Newport, Rhode Island where he will be stationed for the next several weeks receiv- ing training and instructions in naval routine, prior to being as- signed to one of the trade schools or to the fleet. Litro, will receive approximately two weeks leave upon completing recruit training. He was enlisted through the local navy re- cruiting office, Waterbury.
 A schooibov in Johannesburg has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
? BUILDERS OF BRAIN POWER
Discovers More Than 2,5OO Things That Irritate You And Others
BY DONALD A. LAIRD, PHI. D., SGT. D.

Author of 'Tncreasing Personal
 Efficiency"
 One hot, uncomfortable afternoon few summers ago, the mailman brought @ copy of a scientific jour- nal to Dr. Hulgey Cason. The ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

A schoolboy in Johannesburg has sent a check for $2,000 to South African Finance Minister HefmeyeI as an interest war loan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Copyright l941, John Barrl

Imagine yourself riding 'maniac-horse' going up Q steep mountain trail to the summit and on reaching there, finding Q flat and flinty surface of about a half acre-behind you, the road you have climbed, and facing you "a yawning chasm with sheer drop of Q thousand feet.
 That was my predicament in Baden Baden, Germany, on that fine September afternoon away back in 1886.
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And, of course, that is the rea- son why the superb scenery com- manded from that place, did not interest me at thaat time.
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(To Be Continued