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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
SUPPLY DEALERS
 HOSTS AT OUTING
Mayor SCully Guest Is Speaker; ]; TAO Present for
 Steak Dinner

Members of the Waterbury Build ing Supply Dealers association gave an outing for 14O of their employees Saturday afternoon and evening at the Chase Country club. An after noon of athletic events, including golf, baseball, quoitS, bocci, and mora whetted the capacities of the picnickers for the steak dinner which followed.
 Louis Scigliano. president of the association. presented J. Francis Smith to the assembled guests, and the latter introduced Mayor Vincent A. Scully, who spoke briefly on the value of good will and cooperation among the members of the assocla- ton.
 Joseph DeLauretis, chairman of the conimittee in charge of the out- ing. assisted Mayor ecully and Mr. smith in the presentation of prizes to the winners in the various coE- tests held during the afternoon. As- sistlng Mr. DeLAuretls on the com. mittee were rEank McAloon, James Neagie and William Weary.
 Employes og the following eoIn- parleg took part in the days fes- tivlties: Chattield & Chataleld, l.. V, Matson e Son, Middlebury Lumber O.. Naugatuck Lumber O., scig. l.r Lumber co, ]. D. smith e CO, IT Waterbury Mason Supply &E LumEer O., and the Waterbury Ready Mixed Concrete co,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
Father Son Banquet
 Planned By Troop 9
Popular Annual Event to Be Held in October Rev. Dr..
 Currans Visit Announced at Masses Yesterday
WASHINGTON HILL

Troop g, Boy Scouts of America, held 8 meeting for the Scout fathers yesterday morning at the Washing ton Park Community House Plans are being formed for a Father and Son banquet to take place early in October. Scoutmaster Sacco intro duced his new assistant Scoutmaster Bob Woods, formerly of New Hamp- shire.
 Also among the guests was Ever cit West, Commissioner of Scouts for the South District who talked about the fundamentals for Troop Committees.
 Great activities are planned for the coming year. Another meeting of the scout fathers is to be held next Sunday morning. at Il o'clock, at the Community House. MT. Sac- co would be pleased to have anyone interested in helping with tht ban- quet. to be at that meeting, as lots of help will be needed and anyone who can spare the time to give a hand, no matter how little, it would be appreciated. It doesn't matter whether they have anyone in the scouts or not.
 Committees to serve on the Father and Son banquet consists of John B. Cddy, John V Lynch, MT. Bat tallie, Thomas Phelan, Frank Sco- Ian, Mike Goggins, P. Flannigan, Thomas Brophy. No doubt this com- mittee will be enlarged upon as the plans take more definite form.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Scouts will be held at Washing ton Park on Wednesday evening, from 2 to g o'clock. The troop built a campfire in Earbenders Grove last Wednesday evening and had 8 very nice meeting The boys toasted marShmallows and hotdogs.
 Anyone wishing to donate old newspapers to the Boy Scouts if they will notify any of the boys in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
SERGT. DOCKUM
 RATED HIGHLY
Youngest "Top Kick" at Fort Knox Eligible for
 Lieutenancy Soon

Fort Knox, Ky, Aug. 18.-Ricker B. Dockum is the youngest first sergeant among the thirty-six sta tioned in the Armored Force Train ing Center here-but despite his youth he is an example to the others.
 A native of Waterbury, Conn, this 25-year old "Top-Kick" has put in seven years of Regular Army life, and has progressed steadily up the ladder of promotions. Now he is the ranking non commissioned of- ficer in Go. A, 9th Battalion, of the Armored Force Training Center.
 Working with the commissioned officers of his company, it is his job to see that the 250 men under him are thoroughly trained to be efficient members of the new Armored Force, most potent wing of the U. s. army.
 By his strict attention to duty, his efficient execution of the tasks en- truted to him, by his soldierly con- duct = all engendered by love for the service and a driving ambition that does him untold credit-Ser- geant Dockum has on the respect and admiration of all those around him.
 His superior officers commend him. The n-commissioned of- ficers take pride in working under him, and in producing their best efforts to justify the pains he takes to do his work properly and to guide them along proper channels His enlisted personnel like him and look up to him. Their morale is Al and their progress is sharply defined as their training period continues
 First Sergeant Dockum is happy in his position and has Mrs. Dockum (the former Miss Mary Musniski of Gardner, Mass) living with him in comfortable home at the post here. They were married last October. They belong to the Non-Commis- stoned Officers club, which maintains large, well-appointed clubhouse and provides every type of recrea- tion for it's members.
 Kicker B. Dockum, the son of Mrs. May Dockum of 29 Field street, Wa terbnry, graduated from Leaven- worth high school in Waterbury in May, 1884. On October of that year he enlisted in the army, and and was stationed at Fort Devens, Mass.,-then a small army post, but now one of the largest in the coun- try.
 At Fort Devens he came a long way toward the position he now holds. He was promoted to Private First Class in 1936 His elevation to corporal came in 1887, and to ser geant in 1888.
 As sergeant he was shifted to Fort Benning, in Georgia, in Jan uary of 1940. There he gained the grade of staff sergeant in Janu- ary, 1941. A month later he was transferred to Fort Knox. And on March 1 he became First Sergeant
 Dockum's army background has been carried, centered about the manifold functions of the Armored Forces. He has been tank driver, radio operator and tank me chanic and now is training infantry to fit into part of the Armored Forces compact, all-style orgaiza- ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
6. 0. p. TO PLAN
 FOR ELECTION
No Candidate Asked to Run for Mayor Declares
 Chairman Hall

The Republican party will set the stage for it's part in the fall city election campaign at a meeting next week. Town Chairman Vernon L. Hall said today that meeting of the committee will be held some night next week but that the ex- act date and the place have not yet been determined. ~
 Denying that any candidate had been approached and asked to run for the mayoralty, MT. Hall said that neither the town committee nor its officers had yet given official consideration to any slate for pres entation to the voters. There have been reports that the nomination was offered to Police Commissioner Wendell L. Cross, local manufac- turer, and that he had declined. MT. Calls statement did not negate the possibility that MT. Cross had been approached by other party leaders.
 The outcome of the town com- mittee session will be closely wathced by opponents of the G. O. P. leadership, who have already threatened to force a primary con- test this year. An attempt by the town committee to dictate an un- popular slate will almost certainly bring about fusion of the several protest" groups within the ranks and a concerted effort to defeat the leadership in a primary fight.
 Charles Foster, the Republican candidate two years ago after the organization leadership had re- buffed Patrick M. Perriella, then mayor, is definitely out of the pie ture this year. That is the only point on which the leadership and it's opponents agree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
ST.LUCY'SC.Y.O.
 ENJOYS OUTING
Interesting Program of Events Staged Yesterday
 at Black Rock

St. Lucy's 0. Y. o. held its sec- ond picnic of the season at Black Rock, yesterday.
 The organization received Com- munion in Q body at the 800 Mass. A bus, which was chartered for the affair, left the church grounds at i0:0O Q. m. Activities of the day consisted of softball. quoits, football and swimming.
 The committee in charge of are arrangements was as follows: Charles Rinaldi. chairman, Alexander Mole, Leo Conrad. Mike DeLeon, Dom schitelllte, Tina Caporaso, Clare Folio, Peggy santolli, Grace Laspro- gata.
 Those who attended the picnic wero Mary santora, Vance Seerdets tl, Marie Calo, ATiIio Caio, Claire Folio, Eleanor scalso, Peggy Sane tell. Rose Famlgllettl, Tina capo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
SMITH SPEAKS
 IN TORRINGTON
Congressman Says Presi= dent Anxious to Keep
 U. s. Out of War

Congressman J. Joseph Smith told an audience of several hundred at the Pulaski Democratic federation outing in Torrington yesterday that the Roosevelt administration is anxious to keep this nation from becoming an active participant in World War II.
 Warning against building up false optimism about Russia's s chances of holding the Nazi war machine, Con gressman Smith declared that Hit Ter is laying plans for new cam paigns when his drive on Russia is ended. The fall of Russia, he said will leave Hitler free to proceed in any direction without worrying about a possible attack from the Soviets.
 The outing marked the opening of the Democratic portion of the Torrington city election campaign. Mayor William A. Patten declared that his administration has saved money for the city's taxpayers while paying off $400000 in bonds.
 Among the other speakers were Judge James F. Hogan, State Ath- letic Commissioner Frank w. Cos key, Judge Henry Gwidza of New Britain, Registrar Patrick Phelan and Edmund J. SawoSka.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

1944 ito A1son Stocking, son of MT. and Mrs. Anson R. Stocking of 9Ol Watertown avenue, of the class oi l943; and to James Bowling, son o5 Mrs. Helen B. Bowling of 245 Grovs street, of the class of 1942.
 A scholarship amounting to ap- proximately SIS is granted to Georg0 Elmore, son of MT. and Mrs. Paul D, Elmore of 56 Coniston avenue, a, member of the clas of 1943 in Shelf field Scientific school.
 The Holmes awards are made ar- nually by committee of the agents of the Silas Bronson library fund consisting of Judge John L. Gaffney. pr. John G. Gilmartin and E. Vim cent Maloney. The money for thu scholarships comes from fund o1 $5,000 set up by Samuel Holmes, ' native of Waterbury, on October ' 1869, with instructions as to hoT it should be bestowed on outstand- ing students from this city.
 The awards are made from the income of this fund, and hence may vary somewhat from year to year, although the average amount is $50 for the students in Yale college and $75 for the student in Sheffield Scientific school. Recipients must come from Waterbury, Wolcott, Prospect or Middlebury.
 Although the scholarships are granted for a term of one year, there is no prohibition against one stu dent receiving an award every year of his college career if his acA- demic standing warrants it.
 Among this years recipients, Bowling, Keliher and Stocking had already received Holmes scholarships in previous years and Elmore is the brother of a former recipient. Meyer, who begins his first year at Yale in the fall, recently was awarded one of the colleges Sterling awards, in addition to the Holmes scholarship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

the troop, they will be glad to pick them up, beginning next Saturday. MT. Sacco also would appreciate any one with car donating their serv- ices to help teh boys in picking up the old papers, whcih they plan to do on Saturdays from now on.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Kendrick and family are spending the next two weeks at Indian Neck They will have as their guest Miss Eileen Whelan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Whelan of South street
 Miss Helen McAvoy of South street and Miss Katherine McCor- mick of Laval street will receive their mail at Atlantic City, N. J. for the next wee kor ten days.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Keane of Detroit, Mich, are visiting MT. and Mrs. Timothy Keane of Baldwin street.
 4ALoS AAIl1dA 04lCd Ol Dd1QWul street has returned from her vaca- tion spent at Atlantic City, N. J.
 Miss Mae Braun, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Christian Braun of Keefe street has accepted a position as dietician with the Southern New England Telephone Company, Hart ford, Conn
 Mrs. Freda Haneman and Frank Webber of Brooklyn, New York were recent visitors in Waterbury, and were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Christian Braun of Keefe street.
 Announcement made at all the Masses at St. Francis Xavier church yesterday that Rev. Edward L. Curran will lecture at Wilby Audi torium, August Fist, under the au- spices of Mothers of American Sons. The public is cordially invited to attend, there is no admission charged Father Curran is very well known as a lecturer on social and economic problems. Anyone at- tending will be assured of a clear, and honest picture of the present world crisis.
 Miss Mary Donahue of Sylvan avenue, Miss Irene Kemp, Abbie Shea of Washington street, and Miss Stasia Mcdonald, left on an trip through the State of Maine, and expect to be gone about two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

also take place in the pavilion from 3 till p. m.
 America Plays Tn Swingtime" will depict in song and dance the recreation which Americans par take of in their leisure hours. Close to 200 youngsters representing the city'8 IA playgrounds will partici- pate, with the Hartford WPA musi- cal unit under the direction of Henry Busse furnishing the accom- paniment.
 Plans for the festival have been going on for the past five weeks under the supervision of the super visorS on the various playgrounds. The Hamilton park group will be under the direction of the Misses Mary Farrell, Shirlee Weinberg and Doris Murphy; Fulton park, Ada EimonSon, Mary Donnelly and Bet ty Collins; Washington park, Mar garet Sheehy, Ann OConnor and Beebe Farrell; Waterville park, Claire Lee, Mary Bolan and May beth Campbell; Chase park, Mary Riordan, Gladys Claps and Lois Holcomb; Town Plot, Ann Colangelo and Patricia Marinan; Porter street, Margaret McGrath and Rose Fer ruci: Hopeville, Sybil Ferriter and Beatrice Petchlock; Fairlawn, Ja- net Surgener and Marjorie Mariner; South End, Grace Ahearn and Mary Meegan; Fuller street, Helen Ra- tushy and Mary Mccormack.
 The festival will get underway at 2:30 o'clock sharp Wednesday after noon Park department workmen under the direction of Foreman Walter Ford will begin moving in the seating accommodations and other properties tomorrow morning.
 The festival will be the official closing event of the playground sea- son although several picnics and minor activities are scheduled for the various playground during the balance of the week.
 Saturday Closing
 The IA playgrounds and two swim ming pools will close Saturday noon. A staff of 60 supervisors including 30 girls and 30 boys will conclude
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
POLICE
 HOLD JOHN SIMS

John Sims, 28, of Naugatuck, was taken into custody by Hartford de- tectives Saturday on his release from the Litchfield County Jail where he had served sentence for driving au unregistered automobile and driving without license.
 Sims now faces charge of auto- mobile theft According to the police report he allegedly toog a used car owned by the w. Hart Buick Com pany from a lot at Pennington Avenue and Flower street July 1T and was picked up in Torrington next day. He was subsequently sen- fenced in Torrington. Detectives Thomas c. Barber, Paul B. Beck with and Paul D. McGinnis returned him from the Litchf1eld Jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
i Rehearsal Planned
 For Entire Cast At Pavilion Tomorrow
America Plays in Swingtme" Theme of l04l's Clos ing Spectacle; Fairgrounds to Officially Close
 Next Saturday Noon

their duties at that time after nine weeks of playground operations.
 HopeviIIe Event
 The Hopeville playground, under the supervision of Thomas Ritucci, will be the scene of big Com munity Mite" program tomorrow (Tuesday) night featuring a con- cert by the Hartford WPA concert orchestra at 7:30. Henry Busse, well known conductor, will direct the unit of 25 pieces. Other events on the program will include a softball game between the Married Men and Single Men of the neighborhood, an inter-playground volleyball contest and novelty races. MT. Ritucci will be assisted by the other members of the Hopeville playground staff in- cluding John Early, Syb1 Ferriter and Beatrice Petchlock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

throughout the United States. Suc- cessful applicants in these interviews will be given the rating of Chief Boatswain's mates, in the naval re- serve and will be called immediate ly to active duty.
 To be eligible, one must hold a degree in physical education from a recognized college or university. Applicants who are not married will be given preference. Lieut.. Commdr. Tunney will select candidates whose experience and qualifications are acceptable and authorize that they be given physical examinations.
 Interviews will be held at the naval recruiting station, Post Of- flee Building, New Haven, from 9 @. m. to 4:30 ?. m. on August 70 and 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
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A full dress rehearsal of all par ticipants in the park departments big playground day" festival is
 scheduled for Hamilton Park pa- vilion tomorrow afternoon at 1:SO p. m. The announcement of the re- hearsal was made today by Will Ham J. Derwin, assistant supervisor of recreation, and director of America Plays in Swingtime'' which will be staged at Hamilton park field Wednesday afternoon. In conjunction, 8 handcraft exhibit will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
200 Youngsters to Take Part In Playground Festival
Five Students Share
 Holmes Scholarships
Annual Award Announced Today By Bronson Library
 Board of Agents; All Recipients Local Residents

Announcement of the award of the five annual Holmes scholarships at Yale university was made today by Judge John L. Gaffney, of the three-man committee which makes the selections every year
 Scholarships whose value is ap- proximately $50 are awarded to Theodore Meyer, son of Mrs. Mar garet A. Meyer of 99 Hillside avenue, a member of the class of 1945 at Yale; to Francis Keliher, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank J. Keliher of 169 Chestnut avenue, of the class of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
TUNNEY TO MEET
 NAVAL RECRUITS
Former Worlds Champion Seeks Physical Directors
 for U. s. Navy

Word has been received here that Lieutenant Commander J. J. Gene Tunney, United States Naval Re- serve, former worlds heavyweight champion, will be in New Haven August 27 and 28 to interview Con- necticut men interested in becoming Navy physical directors.
 Lieut.. Commdr. Tunney was call- ed to active duty several months ago to take care of physical educa- tion activities. He intends to visit B principa recruiting cities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
&>nMM1yo>vt ESTABLISHED 1883
ESTABLISHED 1888

You Back To Campus In September Fellows Can Now Fill Your Shoe Box With Sports Shoes At $2.e5 The Poil From $500.
 In Prep Shop second floor for oII day Tuesdoy-eIosed oil day Mondoy-our last Monday closing in August.
 These eempus shoes ot $2.95- from $5.O0-ore in hclf dozen different models SF sports shoes -soddIss, inssts, lattice, noeeo- sin type end crepe soIes-every shoe eompus pal thet will stcnd up under plenty of punishment. Sizes from 5 to II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

raso, Charles Rinaidi, Alex Mole, Mike DeLeon, Dom Schifelllte, Leo Oonard, Edmund Mole, Kelly Saa- toro, Angela eumma, Joe zurlO, Dick Nave, Frank Caio, Charles Pace, Alesblo caporaso, Carmen Donllarumma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

Northern Ireland vii loperate 50 jam-making centerS in fruit dis. tricts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT. Increasing and thickening clOudineSs. not so cool tonight as last night. Tuesday mostly cloudy followed by 0cca- siOnaI rain with little change i'm temperature.
 Boston, Aug. Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Increasing and thickening cloud mess. Not nearly so cool tonight as last night. Tuesday mostly cloudy followed by occasional rain with lit- tie change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

Election of officers will be the principal business feature of We'd nesday evenings meeting of Cor pOral COyie Post auxiliary, Amer ican Legion. A supper will be served prior to the business ses- sion. Mrs. Sophia KarnOfsky, pres- ident, will complete her term of office with the election and in- ducti0n of her successor. The past year has been one of the most interesting and most successful in the auxiliary's history. The unit had the distinction of being host for the state departments cOnven- tiOn here in July, one of the Sev- eral highIights of the year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Honor Newsom,
ShdughnessY

Clark Shaughnessy, Stanford
University's football coach, and
Buck Newsom of the Tigers will
be honored with trophies at the
Detroit Yacht Clubs seventh an
nual All-Sports banquet Janu-
airy "a.
Newsom will be awarded d
trophy as 'the player who con-
tributed most to the success Of
his team" while Shaughnessy will
be given the D. Y. c. trophy as
coach of the year, Harvey Ewald,
who is handling the arrangements,
said Saturday.
Other guests will include Gus
Dorais. Vince Banonis, Wally
Weber Clarence Mum, Walter
o. (Spike) Briggs, Bing Miller.
George Moriarfy, Jim Hughey,
Henry DUTCH Dehnert. Joe Nor
ris. Charles Bachman. Ralph
Young, Joe Gembis, Hal Shields,
Chuck Zimmerman, Bill Feldhaus,
John Wiethe, Al Watrous, Leo
Conroy, Hunk Anderson and
Danny Fortman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Pdrhdnn Signed
To Box Morris

Charley Parham. the midget
Brown Bomber, and Tommy Nor
ris. Mohawk Indian featherweight
have signed TO meet in the eight
round headliner on the opening
Fairview Gardens fight card Mon
day. January 20, Promoters Wal
ter Sharp and Jim Hart announced
The fight will headline the first
Of series of weekly fights-to be
held each Monday night-the pro-
moters said.
Parham, a hard-hitting right
handler. will be making his debut
in the featherweight division
After knocking out Herb Wiley
TO win the bantamweight champ
ionship. Parham began TO ado
poundage. He is now full.
fledged feather and will campaign
in that division Hereafter. his
handlers said.
In his last start Parham scored
spectacular knockout victor,
over Chick Sanchez. the Mexican
Morris. who will hereafter cam
paign under his real Indian nam,
Chief Red Cloud - likewise
holds a victory over Wiley anC
lost a hotly-disputed decision II
Sanchez. Many felt Morris-ol
Red Cloud-had won.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
HiaIeah Results

First Raoe-S1, 200, maiden 2-year-olds,
\ mile
Yoke (Smlth) $3.50 $50 $40
Sir War 6Howei1 $40 $40
Oidwiek Meade 2.60
Time "a 49,. of 2:O2
chms Darby Dagus. Risposte Istruding
and Abrupt also ran
second Race - 81 200 claiming i-yesr-
olds and up. ! = miles
Open Door Lemmons) $50 SO 40
stockboard Briggs $50 10 10
Victory March tMeyneI1 II 90
Chance Maker Modern Age Jsbiru.
Weary Flower. HIlblOnd. PheoOmenal, Up
roar and Calling also ran
Th,rd Raos-sI .2o0. claiming. 4-yesr-
ODDS and up. y miles
White Hope CMeynelD 1880 $50 $50
STR Reg fAreGrol 40 $50
Halle tKsufmanl $40
Time SO. OF 3o4
Nolesi JACK StinE. scotch Boy. Orchard
Bun. Brandon Prince and Mahette also
ran.
Fourth Raoe-si 500. claiming. s-yesr-
Care Goa IMesdel 1910 80 80
Llanero tSeaboJ SO 40
General Planet tsistol 80. 20
Time l:12 3-5. on 3331
Wen Al Righ,, Alchemy. Not forme Mss
Beams. Fancy Pre-, Dawn Portage and
Blackboard also ran.
Fun Raee-si 900, claiming, 4-year odds
and up. i. mile.
speed TO Spare CHowel) $40 500 3 20
Watch over lMesdeb 40 $40
Bay carse (Eads) ESQ
Time III as on 4:02L.
Donna Lena, Bosshboss. Torch Clean
Town Boy. AArogay and Fairfax also ran.
si.n Rsre-ss. 900 added. "HiaIssh
Stsff-- z=yeaf -OIds, Z mile.
Zacatine Gindberg) $50 $50 3 90
battle Colors (Howeu 80 ? 20
Market Wise tKads) 3 50
Time III 3-5. of 1921
s-Hy Cop. Mage Stream Curious Coin
e Bull Brier e.Beli Tower. ClarkFviIle
Lsatokka. sailor King and snvestrs also
ran
s-creis v Ranch entry.
c-Ltsief entry.
seventh Raee-Si. 200. claiming. s-y,sr.
Odds and Up. - miles:
Rsuiwick young 1890 so So
/ Blacky Bee (AtkinSonl ff.iO a. 81
ozark (MHBKanl 3SO
Time i.53 Is oH s.O2
/ PICK Out tinvitiog, Tantis. Boo c. anc
2 Old Maid also ran.
FINISHED third but was disqualified.
Eighth Rse--ki 200. claiming. 4-yesr
0lds and up. 1 = miles ton the turf
Bright Rebsl young % 10 1910 50
Nsvarin fEadsl 40 as
Wise WIN fMeyneln 4 %
Time 2 "a Is. of SAT-
Queen II and Endymion also ran