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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
LASKEY MISTAKEN
 FOR FISH PEDLER
South Leonard St. Couple Misunderstood Word;
 Threatened Alderman

Anthony derdauskaS, 6e, of is7 South Leonard street, arraigned in municipal court today on Q charge Of breach of the peace arising over Alderman Edward l.. Laskey driving over his property to reach the prop. erty of Jonas JakStaS of i06 South Leonard street, was fined $l0 and costs of $l026 by Judge T. E. Con. way.
 Alderman Laskey testified he was in the yard of JakstaS discussing Q business deal when he saw Gerdaus- was running with knife in his hand followed by his wife with Q broom-stick.
 When the couple headed toward him he told the judge he was amazed aS GerdauskaS approached him waving in threatening man. ner while his wife also came toward him, he could not understand why he was singled out for attack.
 Mrs. Anna Gerdauskas testified that Alderman Laskey was selling fish and that she ordered him from the property and told him that he would have to sell them" in the street. The woman's misunderstand- ing occurred when someone shouted from window adjoining the scene of the disturbance that Lasl:y was "city official" and that che caught the latter part of the word.
 Iasky said he was not selling fish but Is in the electrical business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Ten Persons Injured
 In Auto Mishaps Here
Five Drivers Arrested Following Police Inquiries;
 ScOyiII Street Man Heavily Fined, Jailed

driven by Vincent A. Orlando, 80, also of Atwood avenue. The arcci- dent occurred on Morse avenue Saturday afternoon.
 Orlando received a nole without payment in municipal court today on Q charge of road rules viola ton.
 John R. Riley, 30, of 5s Mill street, was given continuance to Sept. % on charges of evading re- sponsibility and operating while under the influence of liquor.
 Riley was arrested Saturday night by Motor Patrolmen Thomas Eed- ding and Walter Ogrisek within an hour of the accident in which the accused was involved on Green and North Riverside streets. The offi- cers said Riley's automobile struck parked car owned by James P. Burke of 54l North Riverside street at his home and then continued on and sideswiped one driven by Jo- seph c. Geary of l08 Melrose street on Creme street. Damage was reported considerable and Riley was apprehended when both motorists gave his numbers to the police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08

Army slang Is Q woods colt lan- guage. Nobody knows where 1t came from, when 1t was born. The new word or phrase is coined, given cur- rency and then current, major scale army maneuvers in Arkan- sas, Texas and Louisiana, bringing together half a million soldiers, give great impetus to rapid dissemina- ton.
 The "glamor boy" and "dogface" (draftee and enlisted soldier respec- tively) hatch their terms out of conditions and factors that press and bedevil them.
 Today's Amerlcan soldier calls his quad tent his "boudoir." The "Cross-Bar Hotel" aS the guard house. When on irksome KIP duty, he calls dish-washing bubble danc. ing" The hungry soldier who Is eternally ct the head of the mess line is c "chow hound" The insects that bother the soldier are motor ized 9reckles."
 The descriptive terms applied Co the hated army bugler are Inultifa- rious-but the postal authorities frown on ali except one, "wind jammer." A sob story is called Q Mother Machree." A shack man" is 6 married soldier. The button chopper" is the lanudry. Newly in. ducted selectees are called "ref- ugees."
 There are countless initial letter abbreviations. An A. B., for instance, Is on "area bird" e chap pacing up and down the restricted area of the company street, in durance for punishment because of Q minor of- fense. The "slum burner" is the are my chef. The "snore sack" is the soldiers leeping bag. Being on skirt patrop' Is e search for ferni- nine companionship, And an army banjo" is the shovel a soldier uses.
 The army pilots have a colorful patois all their own. Flying the iron beams" means following rail- road tracks from up in the air. A "six and 20 tootsie' Is an enticing young lady who keeps flying cadet from returning on time from a weekend leave--six demeritS and 20 punishment tours.
 A Chinese landing" is . wing tipping landing-one Wing Low (get it7) The China clipper" is Q dishwasher. Plying boX-car" is @ heavy bomber plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Waterbury Men Avert Drowning Tragedy Sunday

Four wmldentlfled persons were rescued from drowning at Twin Lakes yesterday afternoon by the timely intervention of Sam Vol OEin, chairman of the Socialist town committee, and Joseph PlutElk, Waterbury salesman.
 The men had been fishing from . motor boat, and had about de- cided to head for shore, when their attention was attracted by cries of help coming from the opposite side Of the lake. They observed two young couples cllnglng tO the side of an 0ver- turned canoe, and sped to the scene.
 Two of the boats occupants were unable to swim, and when the rescuers. arrived there, they found all four In . state of conn pIete exhaustion. The quartette was removed to the cottage of some friends nearby, but the men who rescued them failed to ascertain their identity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
MRS. POPLIS HAS
 PARTY FOR NIECE
Local People Attend Wed. ding in Mass; Provi.
 dence Residents Here
OAKVILLE Correspondent, Irene Slough, Telephone a-09oS

Oakville, Sept. 8.-MrS. Victor Poplis of Falls avenue entertained recently in honor of the second birthday of her niece, Marlene Ann Stokes, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Stokes.
 The guests present were: Victor Poplis, Mfr. and Mrs. John Samoska, Thyln Harnick, Joanne Desaulniers, Mary Margaret Shortell, Barbara Crane, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Shor- tell, Mir. and Mrs. Ubald Desaul- niers, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Samoska, Mir. and Mrs. William Crane, MT. and Mrs. William .Harnick, Mrs. Agnes Balk, Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Stokes, and MT. and Mrs. Frank DiNapon, of Bridgeport.
 Guests ct Wedding
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Atwood, and children of Candee Hill road, accom. panied by MT. Atwood's mother, Mrs. Mabel Atwood of Watertown avenue spent the week end in Florence, Mass, where they attended the wed. ding of Mrs. Atwood's nice, Miss An ita Carlson to LeRoy Bacon Clapp.
 Mrs. Johnson of Candee Hill road was also guests at the wedding.
 Visiting from Providence
 Grace Marvin of Providence, R. l.. was recently visiting her sister, Mrs. William Reed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
DISCUSS STRIKE
 AT TORRINCTON

Torrington Conn, Sept. g. (U. p) -- Representatives of the c1o United Automobile Workers Union met today with officials of the Eendy Machine Company, and state and federal conciliators to discuss means of settling strike of 1900 workers called September ( when three employees allegedly re- fused to join the union.
 The walkout stopped production on lathes and other machinery for the army and navy The CIO, which has a contract with ti>e concern, disclaimed responsibility for the strike. The contract, 1t was said, did not contain a provision for closed or preferential shop No de- tnands were made by the strikers, according to company officials,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
More Contracts

Announcement of additional War Department contracts for plants in this area has been made at Washington.
 Among the latest orders are: Mattatuck Mfg. Co.,, retaining springs, S34,SOO, and screw eyes, $1,S0O.
 American Brass Co, seamless bands, $52,621.
 U. s. Rubber O., Naugatuck, Rubber Boots, $54,OOO.
 Seth Thomas Co.,, Th0mastOn, fuse parts, S140,6lO.
 Bristol Brass Corp. Bristol, unSpeclfled items, S42,90O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Expected Home

Mayor Vincent A. Scully is due home tonight or tomorrow from a vacation motor trip to upper New England and New York, ex- ecutive secretary John P. Fitz- aurice said today. The mayor has been out of the city since early last week.
 In Mrs Scully's absence Alder manic President John S. Mon- agan has been acting mayor. The principal problem facing the mayor on his return is selection of a Republican tax commissioner to succeed Attorney Frederick w. Palomba. The appointment has been hanging fire for more than two months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Sues for $500

Civil action to recover damages of $500 was brought in common pleas court today by w. Douglas McDermid, Waterbury, adminis- trator of the estate of silas Rich- mond, late of Plymouth, against the Standard Express Company of this city. The plaintiff charges that on March 24 of this year e $500 loan was made to the de- fendant concern which has not been repaid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
SpOdightmg BrassGyNews
Declines Call

Rev. .. N. Jackson, pastor of the Park Methodist church in New Haven, yesterday confirmed reports that he had declined to accept the pastorate of the West Side Hill Methodist church. He will announce his decision to the official church board Wednes- day evening.
 MT. Jackson was pastor of the Thomaston Methodist church for four years previous to his accept ance of the pulpit in the New Haven church in May of last year. The pastorate of the West Side Hill church has been vacant since the death of Rev. Ridgway F. Shinn last June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
CARL MASON DID
 NOT GO TO SCHOOL

Boston Sept. s.CUP)-carl Mason, Il, who was to have gone to school for the first time today after spend- ing most of his life in hospital bed, was reported in critical condi- ton at hospital here this morn- ing.
 The boy collapsed at his Penn broke home last night and was to Massachusetts General hospital where doctors said he was suffering from an abdominal ailment which probably would require surgery.
 Carl learned to walk less than a year ago after recovering slowly from tuberculosis of the spine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
LAST AMERICAN
 TANKERS ARRIVE

New York, Sept. s-(UP)--A Syd- ney. Australia, radio broadcast an- nounced today that the last of three American tankers taking oil to Russia had arrived this morn- ing at Vladlvostok, NBC reported.
 It was assumed that the tanker was the 6,7l6 ton Standard oil of California tanker J. 0. Fitzsim- mons, which left Los Angeles Aug. l5.
 Washington announced last week the arrival of the 3,066 ton Union oil Go. tanker L. P. St, Clair, which left Los Angeles Aug, l6, and the 8,428 ton Tide Water Associated oil Go. tanker Associated, which left San Francisco, Aug. 10,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
To Take Rest

Congressman !. Joseph Smith, who was discharged from Wal. ter Reed hospital. Washington, ID. C., on Saturday was reported resting comfortably at his Pros. pect home today. On advice of physicians he will rest for two or three weeks before returning to Washington. He is expected to leave Prospect for . vacation resort within the next few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EiitOr)

ANA@-@AAS~~~@
 New York, Sept. 6-(UP)--A.- craft shares led rise in the stock market today. Volume was heavy m these issues and light elsewhere.
 Boeing, most active issue on the board, made c new high ct 24 lse up S-4. New highs also were made by Consolidated Aircraft ct ~ up 2 i-2; Grumman 10 i-4 up 7-s and Glenn Martin at 3i i-2 up 1.4. Douglas Aircraft rose 3 points to ~. Curtiss- wright was active ct its previous close of 10.
 Shipbuilding issues were in de- mand with New York shipbuilding ct Q new high at 33 3-4 up 3-4. steels improved and war Issues gen- erally were strong.
 Chrysler rose 3-4 to B8 i-4 and then eased from the top while 0en- eral Motors held at the previous close. Railroad shares held steady to firm, while utilities, mercantile shares and oils were firm.
 Many Issues made new highs for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
736 HIGH SCHOOL
 PUPILS ENROLLED

Naugatuck, Sept. eESeven bun- dred and thirty-six were enrolled in Naugatuck High school this morning, Superintendent Harold E.. Chittenden reported. This was 8 considerable decrease over last year. Eight hundred and seventeen were eligible to enroll and MT. Chitten- den believes more will sign up to- morrow, but foresees decrease of about 50 or 60 oyer last years total.
 Elementary school enrolment this morning hit 1887, few more than was anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
UNION OFFICIAL DIES

Norwalk, Conn, Sept. 7-(UP)- Funeral services will be held Tues- day for Timothy A. Sullivan, prom inent union official and member of 8 local draft board, who died Sum- day at his home after long illness.
 Sullivan was president of the local bricklayerS' union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08

rise in the tuberculosis death rate occurred during the period of our active participation in the World war.
 "The increase in tuberculosis dur- ing wartime" the Statisticians ex- plain, lis caused primarily by the breakdown in resistance to the dis- ease, and by the increase in con- tacts between those with active tuberculosis and healthy individuals. Tn the present conflict, as in the preceding one, the first of these causes Is the most potent, arising mainly from the drastic curtailment of food supplies, and the consequent widespread malnutrition."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Call the Guard!

Private Joseph Famiglietti, sta- toned at Camp Edwards, Mass, reported the theft of a suit of clothes, two shirts and ladies coat from his car Sunday morning after he had parked 1t in front of the Elton. Detectives were con- ducting an investigation today in- to the theft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Preparedness

Listing of municipal defense councils in telephone directories is urged by Col. Samuel H. Fish CT, State Defense Administrator. His recommendation has been sent to all local councils, includ- ing Waterbury's.
 Col. Fisher has also suggested that volunteers be secured to man the telephones If necessary in case of emergency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08

Ten persons were injured over the weekend in the city, none ser- iously. Five drivers were arrested by the police.
 Frank Iorio, 30, of S4 Scovill street, involved in an accident on Bank and Meadow streets, was ar- raigned in municipal court today before Judge T. E. Conway on trhee counts, operating under the influence of liquor, eyading respon- sibility, and driving an automo- bile while his license is under sus- pension.
 Judge Conway imposed a 60 days tail sentence on the first count and fined the accused $10o and costs on the third charge. The charge of evasion was suspended,
 lore was arrested Saturday night by Motor Patrolman Harry Martin at his home after the car lie was driving collided with one operated by Anthony c. Beato of Country Club, No one was injured in this collision.
 Six persons were hurt when two cars crashed on Hamilton avenue early yesterday morning near the st. Joseph's cemetery.
 Andrew Aaron, 21, of Academy avenue, colored, driver of one of the cars, collided with one driven by Kenneth Riley, of Waterbury, police said.
 Miss Leila Richardson, 1T, col- cred, of I'll Bishop street, sustained . fractured jaw, and Aaron, the driver, was also injured.
 A passenger in Riley's car, George J. Graham, %, of 2 Englewood av- enue, suffered abrasionS about the body and was badly shaken up.
 James Spann, IS, of 30 Bronson street, colored, who was riding with Aaron, received a laceration of the left eye and abraSions about the body.
 Two other occupants of Aaron's automobile sustained abrasions and were shaken up. They were Miss Mary Jane Richardson, l6, of I'll Bishop street and Miss ErneStine Dunham, 16, of l9 Vine street,
 Kenneth Riley was arrested and received a continuance in muni- cipal court today. His ease will come up on Sept. g when he will be tried on a charge of reckless driv- Ing.
 Michael Even, fl, of Brookside home, was treated for minor in- Jury to his eye and Q hip injury yesterday afternoon when the auto mobile operated by Vincent Gel bogis, l9 of 385 Highland avenue backed into him as he walked along Highland avenue.
 Gelbogis received continuance to tomorrow on a charge of road rules violation.
 According to Motor Patrolman George McElligott, Gelbogis' car was coming out of driveway and struck the Brookside inmate and flung him to the ground Even was treated at the Waterbury hos pitai for his injuries and then dis charged.
 T9Ree-year-old Jacqueline, daugh- tar of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Nit chell of 6S9 North Main street was Rlightly injured Sunday afternoon when she dashed into the automo- pile operated by Fred Steinert, i9, of ioe Willow street.
 Motor Patrolman Raymond Grady said the Mitchell child ran out into the street near North Main and Hill streets. The child was taken to the St. Mary's hospital where 1t received treatment for a lacer- ated scalp and abrasions of the left knee. Later the child was dis charged from the hospital. No ar- rest was made.
 Donna Jean Culkin, 5, was treat ed for e nose injury but did not require disqualification when a car operated by her father, Frank J. Culkin of 2l7 Atwood avenue, was involved in an accident with one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Eye Injured

Mrs. Mary MerTllees, 50, of Oak street, is under treatment for . laceratlon of the right eye and eyebrow after she was injured yes- tertiay at HaInInOnasset beach when Q gust of wind ripped an umbrella from its mooring In tho sand and struck, her in the eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Checking.Up

A canvass of the voting list is being made to insure that correct addresses are listed, with the work being done by Daniel J. Mahaney and William Root, Democratic and Republican assistant, re- spectively, in the office of the registrars of voters.
 Changes in address have to be recorded by Oct. l8 though the city election will not be held un- til Nov. {. The canvass Is being made in person and by mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
TWO FATALITIES
 IN THIS STATE

Hartford, Conn, Sept. T.-(UP)- Two automobile fatalities were re- ported in Connecticut over the week end.
 Harold Whiting, 60, Waterford, was killed when struck by an auto- mobile while crossing road in the Flanders section of Waterford.
 Mrs. Mary Ragowski, 75, Nor. walk, was killed when struck by an automobile while crossing the Merritt Parkway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
NEW LONDON IS
 HAVING ELECTION

New London, Conn, Sept.-(UP)- The first of several major city elections in Connecticut was sched- uled here today, as voters went to the polls to choose three members of the seven-man council.
 Within the next few weeks, iIn- portant elections will be held at Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport and Waterbury.
 Three Democrats, three Republ- cans and two Independents seek the three council places here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
SOFT BALL TEAMS
 PLAY AT OUTING

A softball game between two teams in the Holy Name softball league yesterday featured the an- nual outing of the Mount Carmel Holy Name society at Smiths pond, Watertown. Other sports activities included swimming, boating, and horseshoe pitching.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
MANUFACTURER DIES

Swampscott, Mass, Sept, S-(UP) Allen Osborne, vice-pres- igent, general manager and direc- tor of the United Shoe Machinery Corp, died yesterday at his home after brief illness. A native of Lynn, he was widely-known in the shoe industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
Market Started Off Week With Price Rise
But Aircraft Shares Were Heaviest in Price Increases;
 Ship Building Issues Were Very Much in Demand

tho year, including climax 1eclyb- denurn. General Goods, Gambei Hrosthers, Postal Telegraph prefer
 red and western Union. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
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BY RALPH MARTIN NEA Service Special Correspondent

With the Third Army in Louisiana Sept 8The dignhed Kings English Is taking buly-raggng from the army again.
 growth springng into bnga low.brow that neegan tonguehandy and coorfu the label tomato
 Newly agile sweating marching soldiers the nfant Out of the h ges" tanks) other blunt, indeicate phrases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08

There are more than 300 small planets, or planetoids, in the solar system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES The \. 2. 0rsggs O.
punLrc urTLrTY sTocKs

PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
 Bid AAked Bridgeport 0as It. Go. g 26 Bridgeport Hydraulic Go. g 5B Conn. Gas & Coke pfd. 32 36 Conn. It. & Power ... 4i 44 Conn. It & Pow. SM
 percent pfd. ....,,...ii4 1i1 Connecticut Power co. :. 39 41 Hid. Elect. Go. con-, ..., 66 S8 Hid. Gas It. Go. com. 28 30 New Haven Water co. 05 08 South. ". D. Tel. GO. q, .i4o i63 United Illuminating ...F0 90 I02
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
 The &. z. 0riggs O.

Latin America and North Amer lea have the worlds largest air transport organization-now oper- ating more than 69O00 miles of radio-guarded airways. This line joins 53 countries and colonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-08
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS

Bid Asked Ann. Hardware %. ..... 2SM 26h Arrow Hart 6 Hege ... 37 30 Bristol Brass Corp. com. A 47 Colts Pat. Fire Arms co. TS 76 Eagle Lock co. ........ .l0h i2M Eastern Malleable Iron <. lT5A fi0is Landers, Frary 6s Clark 2i 23 New Brit. Mach. Go. com. 46 48 North & Judd Mfg. Go. 3S 90 Peck, Stow & Wilcox co. 8 10 Remington Arms ...... ( s Scovlll Mfg. Go. ..... 27h 29M Stanley Works co. com. 44 46 Torrington co. ........ 27H 2oM Veeder Root ........... 6l S3 Wtby. Farrel Fdry. & Mach. ................ 90 SS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-18
BETTING FAVORS
LOUIS, EXPERTS
DECIDE ON CONN
BROWN BOMBER FACES
TOUGHEST FOE TONIGHT
SINCE HE BEAT scHMELINc
THREE YEARS AGO

Especial 80. rhe citixenl

NEW YORK. June 1S.-
Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis
and Billy Conn, the Pittsburgh
boy whose challenge is regarded
as the most serious Louis has
faced since he crushed Max
Schmeling three years ago, met
briefly at noon today before
weighing in for their 15-round
battle tonight at the Polo
Grounds.
Conn, who will enter the ring
on the short end of at least 81
odds and spotting the Brown
Bomber 20 pounds, was easily
confident he will be the one to
break Louis seven-year hold on
the championship he lifted from
old Jim Braddock.
The fight, first Louis ever has
fought in a National league ball
park, is expected to draw more
than 10000 fans and Promoter
Mike Jacobs has predicted the
gate will run over 100000.
Although the betting fayors
Louis, a large number of fistic
experts predict Conn will defeat
the champ on points.