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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
MRS. PRICE FILES
 DIVORCE ACTION
Wife of Former Constable Seeks AlimOny, Custody
 of Children

The wife of Whitney H. Price, former Prospect constable now serv- ing a sentence totalling 12 to 20 years in states prison at Wethers- field, today brought suit for divorce in superior court.
 Mrs. Price includes in the petition an attachment of $2,000 on property belonging to the ex-constable, and charges him with criminal assault upon a Waterbury woman, the charge upon which he was convicted last October. She seeks alimony, the custody of two children, and the restoration of her maiden name, Wilma Hubbel.
 Price was found guilty on two counts of criminal assault October 2, 194O, and sentenced to from 10 to IS years at hard labor on one, and from 2 to 5 years on the other. He had previously pleaded not guilty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
'FEDERAL UNION
 FORMING HERE
New Organization Seeks to Obtain Permanent
 Peace, Security

"A program for the orgapization of a federal world government is the task outlined in a communication re- ceived by the Democrat today. The proposals are suggested by the fol- lowing temporary officers of the proposed group, the Waterbury chapter of the Federal Union, Incor- porated: Frederic c. Smedley, tenn porary president; F. w. White, tenn porary Vice-president; Marjorie M. Farley, temporary secretary; and Chase Kimball, temporary treasurer.
 The text of the communication is as follows:
 The undersigned feel that the greatest hope. for permanent peace and security among the peoples of the world lies in organizing a federal government under which certain powers are delegated by the present sovereign nations in the same way that our own states did when our Federal Union was formed. We be- neve that many of our fellow towns men in these critical times must be thinking along the same lines. We believe that the organization known as Federal Union, Incorporated, is the best, practical instrument for crystallizing such beliefs into effec- tive action at this time. We have, therefore, taken theh liberty of con- stituting ourselves temporary officers of Waterbury Chapter of Federal Union, Incorporated, and procured a charter from the national organiza- tion. We urge all who may be in terested in planning and working for 8 way out of our present interna- tional difficulties to cooperate with us in expanding the chapter mem bership and enlisting popular inter- est in and support of the idea of a worldwide federation of peoples as 8 preventative against further wars. This is a job which must be done by all who believe in it working effec- lively together. We, therefore, invite you to attend an organizational meeting of the Waterbury Chapter of Federal Union, Incorporated, to be held at the Y. M. c. A., August 25, 1941, at 8 p. m. to discuss the Federal Union movement.
 WATERBURY CHAPTER, FED
 ERAL UNION, INCORPORATED.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
CONTACTS MADE BY FIRMS AT CLINIC
Smaller Plants May Prove Big Aid to Larger
 Factories

Representatives of companies holding large defense contracts were generally agreed today that valuable contacts with heads of smaller plants who may be able to handle subcontractS were made at the defense production clinic yesterday in Hartford. Many Wa terbury prime contractors and sub contractors were represented at the session. Mayor Vincent A. Scul- ly and Secretary Frank J. Green of the Chamber of Commerce also att tended.
 Purchasing Agent J. W. Dunnell of the Pratt & Whitney Go. of East Hartford reported meeting 40 sub contractors who may be able to as- sist in production. One represent ed a Woodbury factory, with 20 employees, which is able to turn out gauges badly needed in the aircraft industry.
 Prime contractors were in booths about the floor of the state armory, where they were available for con- ferences with representatives of smaller plants with facilities to help them. A number of subcon- tracts were placed and the ground laid for placing many more.
 MT. Green expressed the belief today that the clinic will prove to have been a valuable factor in Connecticut defense production. . Both prime contractors and heads of smaller firms met with federal officials. There were several Ad- dresses during the day, one by Gov. Robert A. Hurley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
False Alarm Ringer
 Pleads Guilty Today
Mccormack Fined S25, Costs; More Severe Penalties Face Future V0IatOrs; S4 False Calls Within Year

judge said that he showed leniency in this case because of the plea of the accused's attorney. Mccormick, the defense counsel indicated, is the sole support of his mother. The added fact that the accused had no police record contributed to temper the judges penalty, all though he was emphatic that se- were punishment will be nleted out to future culprits.
 Amusement was expressed by Judge Conway when he was il- formed by Prosecutor Attorney Frederick w. Palomba from @ re- port submitted by Acting Fire Mar Shal Gene Legge of the number of false alarms received at fire head quarters.
 Recently the public's attention was drawn to this unusual num- Der of false alarms which persons with a morbid sense of practical joking have rung the fire boxes.
 Since Sept. 1, 1940, to the pres ent time, report from the fire department tabulated 84 false calls, dIlQ U1G 11lOIlO1A d9OAES &CSOAANA A such calls.
 While Mccormick was being ques- toned early this morning by Lieut.. Hobart, Motor Patrolman Bedding and Sergt. Charles McWeeney and Fire Capt. Joseph P. Kelley, a false alarm was registered from Box 754 at Bunker Hill avenue and Wind sor street at 1:13 this morning. When the firemen arrived at the box, no trace of anyone was found.
 The series of false alarms tabu- lated for each month from Sept. 1940 to Aug. 21, 1941, which totaled 84 false calls in this period was reported by the fire marshal'S of- flee as follows:
 September, October and Novem- Der had 9 calls for each month; there were false alarms for De- cember of last year. Of this year, January had only one; while. Feb ruary and March listed calls each. Thie highest month was April with IA turned in to head quarters. May included 4; June had 2; July recorded 8; and Aug ust to the Fist inclusive there were 2 false alarms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
GROWING ACCIDENT
 TOLL DEPRECATED
Defense Boom Resulting in
 Numerous Accidents; President in Appeal

New Yok, N. Y, Aug. 22-The pro- clamation of President Roosevelt urging the American people to stem the rising tide of accidents was praised by Dr. Dublin, Statistician of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, as probably the most im- portant step that could be taken to lessen the great loss to the nations defense program from that source, While itself no doubt partly result of the increased industrial activity N the defense effort, the growing accident toll actually operates to ob- gtruct and hinder this effort, and thus becomes more than ever a na- 1ional menace.
 yr The statistician recalled that dur Ing the last World War in the years when this country was engaged, first ln the manufacture of the sinews of war. and later in actual fighting, the death rate from accidents increased materially. During that period with the prevailing "war psychol- ngy,Y and under the pressure of emergency work carried on often with inexperienced help, there wai "a tendency to relax the ordinary measures of caution, and . readiness to take unnecessary risks. In the months that lie ahead it will be nee. esaary to guard against any sucf attitude, which. if it should becoim' widespread. would cause c further Incfoanc ln the huge waslage of lifI and limb through accidental iniur, |NN Enc country can now lil 0flert Io have eny Dlich situation develop,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
INTRUDER VISITS
 FULTON AVE. HOME
Slashes Furnishings in Living Room; No Valu-
 abIes Reported Missing

The family of Alexander Kolenda tying at 177 Fulton Park avenue was puzzled this morning when they woke and found 8 three-piece liv- ing room set slashed to tatters by . midnight visitor.
 Lieut.. Henry Johnson of the To- cal detective bureau said that Mrs, Kolenda told him that she went to bed at Il o'clock last night and left the back door unlocked so that her son could get in.
 When the son came home at O. clock, he found the door wide open and wondered, but locked 1t and went to sleep.
 On awakening Mrs. Kolenda found the bed room doors wide open and there were indications that the prowler had visited prac- tically the whole apartment, the woman told the detective.
 Lieut.. Johnson saidt hat the in- truder had gone at the over-stuffed chairs with vehemence and believed that he used som sharp instru- ment. No trace fo the instrument was found on the premises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
COP Corffab

The first pre- election meeting of the Republican town commit tee will be held next Thursday at the Elton with State Chair man J. Kenneth Bradley as a guest. Town Chairman Vernon l.. Hall will preside.
 Party leaders are upset over plans of the protest" group with in the ranks to enter a primary contest this fall. An attempt by the state chairman to restore harmony is expected.
 As reported in The Democrat this week, the protest" faction is preparing a primary slate to be headed by ex-Mayor Patrick M. Perriello for mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
|DOUCHBOY MEETS
 HIS OLD BUDDY
B Years Ago He Saved His Life in Shell Hole
 at ArgOnne

Seabrook, N. H., Aug. p - (UP0 After g years, a former doughboy from Detroit, Mich, said thanks" today to the Buddy who saved his life in shell hole in the Argonne Forest back in 1918.
 George B. Eaton of Seabrook did mt recognize Oliver D. Bishop of Detroit when the latter visited his home here today while motoring through New England on vacation.
 But when Bishop doffed his coat and shirt and revealed an old shrapnel wound on his shoulder, Eaton remembered.
 Bishop explained that he was ly- ing helpless in the shell hole when Eaton happened upon him. Eaton stemmed the How of blood and bandaged the wound, but they be- came separated before Bishop could thank him flor saving my life"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
BUILDING, LOAN
 OFFICES MOVEl
Western Union Also Take Over New Quarters onI
 Maple Street

Naugatuck, August 22.-The NaJ gatuck Building and Loan Associa ton office and that of the Weste1
 Union Company were moved yel terday to the store formerly occy pied by the J. F. Grant store q Maple street, nearly directly aero. the street from where the two oi ficeS had been located.
 The firms had occupied part of tl
 town hall and no arrangements ft disposition of the room has yet bed made. Chief of Police John J. Gorr| ley is without an office as his offi( was taken recently by Tnx Collectd James F. Fitzgerald. The tov| hall committee of the welfare boaA is in charge of arrangements f1 use of the now vacant office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

John Mccormick, 26, of Mar ket street, was fined $25 and costs of S6.92 when he pleaded guilty to & charge of ringing a false fire alarm in municipal court today.
 Mccormick was arrested early this morning by Detective Lieut.. Patrick Hobart and Motor Patrol man Thomas Bedding when they found Nc cCormack hiding in dark ened section of building on Mid die street after he had turned in the false alarm from Box 475 at the corner of South Main and
 5mont streets. When he was locked at headquarters he ac- knowledged that he had rung in the call.
 Mccormick told the police he was drinking in four or five places.
 Judge Conway stressed the fact that public life is endangered and that 1t is expensive to the taxpay- CTS of the city of Waterbury. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
THIEVES ABANDON
 LOOT WITH NOTE
Typewriter Stolen From IVA Office in Old Porter
 Street School

Accommodating thieves last night left Remington-Rand typewriter valued at SIS near the roadway of Eagle street with the note: Property of N. Y. A.
 Lieut.. Patrick Hobart while mak- ing his rounds near that section spotted the machine after it had been reported missing yesterday. afternoon from the old Porter street school house at the corner of South Leonard and Porter street, where the National Youth Administration has it's headquarters.
 Lieut.. Henry Johnson was assign ed to the case and reported that the intruder used a piece of fence which he turned sideways in order to have it serve as ladder to climb through the window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
RECEPTION GIVEN
 THOMAS CARROLL
Altar Boys, Classmates Fete Future Sen1inarian;
 Gifts Presented

Thomas Carroll, son of MT and Mrs. Thomas P. Carroll, of l31 South Elm street, was guest of hon. or last evening at 8 party given by his friends at the Immaculate Con- ception church. Young Carroll will enter LaSalette Seminary in Hart ford next month.
 John Lawlor and James Noonan made the arrangements for the party, which was attended by sixty of Carols friends, many of them altar boys at the church, or mem bers of the 1941 class of St. Mary's school.
 Refreshments were served, and the guest of honor was given a purse and a daily missal Rev. Don- aid OLeary spoke briefly and Car roll replied, expressing his gratitude to all his friends who attended.
 The honored guest is the grand son of MT. and Mrs. Roger Walsh of West Main street. MT. Walsh has been identified with the Manresa Retreatment movement for several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
FBI School

Captain John V. Leary of the local detective bureau has re- ceivcd an invitation to attend annual restraining school of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Police Academy which will be held in Washington the week of October 6.
 Captain Leary explained that When Supt. William J. Roach returns from the national police chiefs convention at Buffalo, N. Y., he expects to take the matter up with him. The re- quest then will be presented by the superintendent to the board of police commissioners who will decide on the request.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
NAMES OF YOUTHS
 TAKEN FROM D. L.
Both Injured in Early Morning Crash on Water
 town Avenue

The name of Arthur Hubert, 20, of Ithaca, N. Y, was taken of the danger list early this morning by the Waterbury hospital where he is under treatment for injuries suf-' fered while riding in a car driven by John Mesaitis, 25, of Watertown avenue Wednesday. MesaitiS' name was removed from the danger list yesterday, when x-ray photos dis- closed that the two youths who were seriously hurt sustained no skull fractures. Their condition was rec ported as showing slight im- provement."
 The pair were involved in Q crash when the automobile they were rid- ing In struck the concrete trafiic ro- tary on Watertown and Bunker Hill avenues.
 sergt. Charles McWseney will question the two youths when they are sufficiently recovered to he in- terviewed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
French Refugees In
 Britain Big Problem
Work of Hosptaization Rehabilitation Presents Dif
 fcult Task; Funds Being Sought From Americans

New York, Aug. 22--An urgent plea from Lady Crewe who heads the French in Great Britain Fund was received here today at Free French Relief Headquarters at 435 Park Avenue for more funds to con- tinue their vital functions in slls- taining the Free French effort on the British Isles.
 Lady Crewe in her ten page report indicated that the stream of refu- gees flowing into England from oc- cupied and unoccupied France is steadily mounting thereby expand ing the extent of the Funds activi- ty. The majority of these refugees rarely arrive with more than the clothes they are wearing. The caring housing and feeding of these people is left almost entirely in the hands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
RY EInrEn .. WArIZER

Limited Press Financial Editorl
 New York, Aug. 22-(Up) Stock trading today dwind1ed to around the Iightest pace since July 2, Prices moved irregularly in nar- row area.
 What little business was done centered principally on Para mount, Warner Brothers Pictures. Lehigh Valley Coal preferred, Con- tinental Motors and General Elec- trio. Anusements in this group were unchanged and the others fractionally irreguglar.
 Jones 8 Laughlin preferred B lost 2 points to 8 new low at 30 1-2 and Hercules Powder lost point to 75, each on a single transaction. American Power & Light 6 per cent preferred was up l 1-4 at 34; L,ac- lede Gas up 1 3-8 at 13 3-4; Phil ip Morris up l Ia at 87 12, a new 1941 high, and market street rail- way preferred up at 3-4.
 Among leading issues, Bethlehem was at 68 1-2 unchanged; U. S Steel 56 3-4 off 1-8; Santa Fe 27 3-4 unchanged; New York Central
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Tar Bath

Officials at Waterbury hospital said today that Lorenzo COrtse, 63, of 36 Second street, WalIing- ford, an emplOye of the J. E. Daly Roofing Co. of the same city, had sustained second degree burns of the face and arms. Cortse was admitted yesterday afternoon, af- ter two paiIs of boiling tar had upset and spilled on him. zhe ac- cidrvlt occurred when he bumped against a pipe while carrying the tar during work for the Eastern MaIleabIe Iron Co, in Naugatuck. His condition was reported today as improved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Holiday

Compensation Comm Is sioner Joseph E. Talbot announced today that the compensation office would be closed all day on next Saturday, August 30th, in view of Labor day weekend. The decision was made in response to a communication received today from State Person. mel Director Harry w. Marsh, ad- vising that all state agencies could close on that day ct their discre- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
I25 Idle Today!

The e. .truded rod department of the ScoviIl Mfg. Co. was shut down today, with 125 employees affected, according to Alan c. Curtiss, assistant to the general manager.
 The closing was described as resulting from the shortage of materials which required two successive weekend shutdOwns in parts of the casting shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
TOBACCO FARMS
 BEING EXAMINED

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 22-CUP)- The state health department today began an investigation of sanitary conditions at Connecticut valley to- hacco farms following statement by State Labor Commissioner Cor nelius J. Danaher that working con. ditions on some farms were "intol- erable and disgraceful."
 The health department inspectors will survey drinking water and sew- age disposal facilities, tt was under stood, and probably will report to local town health officers on condi- tions. .
 panaher charged conditions on some farms were ~a definite threat to the health, morals. safety and general welfare Of tho many children who arc temporarily employed tnefo,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Breaks Reported

A number 0f gasoline stations were broken in last night. Lleut. Henry Johnson reported that a gas station on the corner of North Elm and Cherry street was enc tered through the rest room by . window and an offIoc machine carted eutalde.
 4 dog parked la the adioln- Ing house, and Q woman started t0 investigate by opening her window when the thieves fled bcfsEe they could get their isof.
 Lieut.. William Pollard was sefls to inveGfigate lwe ether eases lire station hraahs, oNle nt tes Wegt Main street and lhr elhag At to1 West Main elte1k
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
 DEMOCRATS TO MEET

Governor Robert A. Hurley will Dc the principal speaker ct the annual outing of the Fairfield County Democratic Organizations Sunday at Roton Point Park, South Norwalk Other state ofiicials and party lead- CTS win be on the speaking pro- gram.
 Among the several thousand ex- pected Co attend win be party chief tains and workers from many parts of tho state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Absentee Ballots

A supply of 1,5OO absentee hal- lots for use in the city election this fall has been received by Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin. They will be distributed largely among Waterbury men now in military training.
 This is the first year in which the use of absentee ballots in municipal elections is allowed. A bill giving the authorization was passed by the 1941 General As-l senbiy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
05=Year Olds!

A feature of the annual reunion of the Barnes Family Association, Inc, of New England, at Lake Compounce, Bristol, yesterday was the presence of John R. Todd, 95- year-old Waterburian. Despite his age he took an active part in the days program.
 Mrs. Ruth B. Viaing of Pros pect was elected treasurer of the association.
 More than 75 members enjoyed a, program of sports and enter tainment. A picnic lunch was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Market Dwindles I'd
 Lightest Pace In Days
Little Business Was Done This Centered Around
 Few Issues; Some Shares Fought Along Evenly

I2 E-8 off 1-e; Cl1rpsier %, exaalv- ident, off i-2; General Motors a II
 off S-s; DuPont 166 12, ex-dfvidenal off 3-8: Kennecott 38 Ia uuzl changed; Standard oil (lg. J.)ss Aa l-4 unchanged; Westinghouse Elee2 tric 92 1-2; and American Teae.l phone 153 up 3-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
NEW BRITAIN MAN
 GETS STATE PLUM

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 22-(UP)-- Michael w. Bannan, New Britain. member of the Democratic State Central committee and of the city water board, was appointed today as deputy Etate public works commits sioner at e6l00O year.
 The Job had been vacant since last January, when Gov Hurley resigned as pubic works director Co become chlef executive. ard George L. Burke. Wost Hartlofd. Aiecoeded hlzn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Spotlignting Brass CityNews
Scoyill Co. Votes Dividend

The hoard of directors of the ScOvill Mfg. Co, at a meeting this noon, voted to declare dividend of fifty cents a share on all stock, payable Oct. l to all stockholders on record as of Sept. 15, it was all- noumced this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

An apparatus for removing the film craclks and spots which flick- CT on tho screen when old m0- tlen pictures ere shown has been Invented in Ewll1efland.
Detroit evening times., 1941-12-21
Display WPA Art.
Craft Projects

AN EXHIBITION Of work
for the community by the Michi-
gan Art and Craft Projects Of
the WPA is now on display at
the Art Institute and will be
there until December 81. 1t is
made up largely OF photographs
showing work actually accom-
plished for various unsupported
institutions IN the community.
These photographs are mounted
on 10 large panels.
Each of these panels is de-
voted TO a different subject,
such as mural design, sculpture,
ceramics, wood carving, silk
screens (serigraphy to the initi-
ated), weaving, furniture and
related design. Woven and ap-
pliqued draperies, as well as a
few items of sculpture, ceramics.
furniture and Indian craft are
also on display.
The exhibition was organized
by Charles Pollock. assistant
state project technician for the
WPA, and Maurice Merlin,
supervisor OF poster design.
Detroit evening times., 1941-12-21
Penny Sets Styles
In New Coed Role

HOLLYWOOD. Dec. 90
Penny Singleton, the domesti-
Gated Blonde of the screen,
emerges as an eye-filling. fem
mine fashion-plate In her latest
Columbia picture, Blonde Goes
10 College" Penny wears a
wardrobe OF Ia new style crea-
tions ranging from filmy negli-
gees through colorful sports en-
sembles. afternoon dresses and
evening frocks. all designed 10
indicate what the well dressed
coed should wear. 1t is the most
extensive wardrobe she has
worn on the screen.
In Blonde Goes to College" :"
the laughable Bumsteads do as
Detroit evening times., 1941-12-21
Change Script
To Suit Downpour

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 20.-Hol-
lywood went in for a bit of real
ism that wasn't on the program
during the shooting Of Cadets
on Parade" and came up with
a production experiment that
may have a far-reaching effect
in the studios. After two nights
delay due 10 rain on location,
the Freddie Bartholomew-Jimmy
Lydon starring film was stymied.
Wallace Macdonald, the pro.
ducer became tired of waiting.
so he called in writer, changed
the scenes TO a rain sequence
and shot them in, a downpour at
Columbia ranch. Ordinarily, rain
effects are obtained by overhead
sprinklers and wind machines.