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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
$6,795 Pumper Engine
 Expected In 90 Days
Contract Awarded Buffalo Concern By Fire Board;
 Two Other Bidders Fail to Meet Specifications

the latter two companies were una ble to comply with certain details in specifications.
 Comsr. Archibald Phillips at first was reluctant On the decision of the board, saying the city department would have too many different types of apparatus and believed in the board should not depart from companies which previously sent engines to Waterbury.
 After assurance that the con- mittee's investigation revealed that similar apparatus was in use in 18 Connecticut cities and towns as well as in Massachusetts and that satisfaction on the performance of the Buffalo manufactured engines Commissioner Phillips voted ap- proval. Capt. George P. Holmes chief of the bureau of auto repairs showed approval of the materials which the Buffalo firm used.
 MT. Phelan stated that the Buff falo concerns offer, in the purchas- ing committees opinion, was the best made and consistent witr specifications. The pump will bt fitted with bronze body with othel equipment made in the origina proposals included in the final offer This will be Waterbury's first en zine from this company. The cit, has purchased four other pieces O apparatus during the last four year from other concerns.
 Comsr. Brodie commented or the decision of the board and saio he felt the city was getting the best in equipment for the price.
 Other purchases made in the last four years were: An 85-foot aeria, ladder at headquarters; a 65-foot ladded station at the East Main street fire house, a 750-gallor bumper at the Baldwin street sta ton and a 750-gallon bumper al the Willow street station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
NEWLY APPOINTED
 CHAPLAIN HONORED
Father Doyle Presented Purse at Testimonial
 Dinner Last Night

A large crowd attended a fare well dinner at Patsy Browns res- taurant last night for Rev. Neil J. Doyle, assistant pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, who has been appointed Catholic chaplain for the 169th infantry and will en- ter federal service on Feb. g. The unit will begin years military training in March.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully and Rev. Edward L. Morrison, pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament were the principal speakers. The dinner was arranged by the West End Community club and Paul Reed, club president, served as toaStmaster.
 Father Doyle was given a purse.
 The new chaplain will celebrate solemn Mass at St. Joseph's ca thedral, Hartford, the 23d, a day prior to the 169th entrance into fed earl service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

Contract for the new 750-gallon bumper was awarded to the Buffalo Fire Appliance Corp. by the board of fire commissioners last night at a special meeting. The cost of the new apparatus will be $6,795, Mar tin J. Sweeney, purchasing agent for the city, said, and delivery of the engine will be made from 60 to 90 days.
 The new piece of equipment will be made according to specification drawn up by the city and approved by the fire board. A telegram sent to the board last night by the Buff falo firm stated that omissions in the proposal would be included and that the engine would be made ac- cording to specifications.
 The committee on purchase which consists of Chairman Finton J. Phelan and Comsrs. Peter J. Carroll, John Brodie and Purchasing Agent Sweeney went into private executive session to make study of the final proposals submitted The Maxim Motors Go. and the Ward La France Co.,, also sent telegrams. These were studied, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

Professor Alexander J. Aleksis president of the Federation of Lith- uanian Catholic Societies of Amer ica, and Dr. Matthew J. Colney director of the local Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce radio chorus have made public letters sent tc them by Robert P. Skinner, retired American ambassador to Lithuanla through John Budrys, of New York the consulate general of Lithuania
 MT. Skinner writes words of en- couragement to Lithuanian people who will celebrate the 23rd anniver- sary of Lithuanian independence day, on Sunday. February 16, des- pite the new infringement on the nations independence by Russia
 Speaking of Russia's occupation of Lithuania, MT. Skinner says that the tragedy of Lithuania and in- deed, of all the Baltic states has been somewhat obscured by the even greater tragedy of the war; other wise, especially in America, people would cry out in horror against the ruthless and unnecessary Sacri- flee, ruthless because so cruel, un- necessary because both Russia and Germany would be far better off with buffer states between them than as immediate neighbors."
 The former ambassador expresses the feeling that the Lithuanian spirit is more alive now than ever before because living men and women of a generation have tasted the sweets of liberty, of an ordered existence. coupled with material comforts and a substantial prosper ity based upon labor and intelli- gence"
 Expressing his confidence that Lithuania's independence will be achieved again MT. Skinner says "A homogeneous nation like Lithu- ania, a nation with history, lan- guage, religion and culture of its own, may suffer misfortune but can never die.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Office of Fire Marshal Champoned by Alderman Walker
.THELMA TROTT
 WINDS UP TRIP
Girl Scouts National Field Representative Ends LO=
 cal Visit This Afternoon

Miss Thelma Trott, national field representative of the Girl Scouts of America, will be heard by Girl Scout leaders today, concluding her three-day visit here.
 An instructor of Adult Scout leaders, Miss Trott has spoken be- fore professional and volunteer Girl Scout leaders throughout the na- tion and at one time served as a director of Girl Scout activity in Boston.
 Miss Trott met troop committee leaders this morning, of all ranks brownies, intermediates and seniors in the parish house of St. Johns church. This afternoon she will meet brownie leaders in the same hall.
 Miss Trott has been in Water bury since Wednesday and had spoken before several scouting groups. Her visit here was arranged by the local training committee of which Mrs. Ralph Darlington is head,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
PIatts Mills Club
 Installs Officers
Mayors Secretary HOnOrs Gathering With Speech
 and SOng-Dance for Draftees Planned
WASHINGTON HILL

A large delegation from the Con- munity Club attended the install ation of officers at the Platts Mills Community Club last evening, which was held at the Bristol Co.'S. Cafe teria-William F. Kelly, Past Presi- dent of Washington Park Commun- ity Club, and Raymond F. Burke, President of East End Community Club was the Installing Marshall.
 The officers installed for the year 1941 were President Harry Mclean, Vice-President John Dillon, Re- cording Secretary Mrs. Gustave Metz, and Treasurer Conrad Ranney.
 Visitors were also present from Hopeville Community Club. Refresh ments were served after the install ation ceremonies and speeches of the different visitors were finished. John J. Fitzmaurice, Secretary to Mayor Vincent A. Scully, and the Mayors representative was present ana
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Mayors Appeal For Extreme Vigilance
 Held Unnecessary
Cifys Chief Executive Comments on Recent Tragedy
 in.New Haven-Urges Frequent Inspections; -A Walker Agrees, Then Disagrees

diately moved for a hasty approval of the mayors recommendation and the board unanimously approved the letter and instructed Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh to be passed on to Fire Marshall Den J. Lahey for prompt action.
 The Mayors letter to the board stressed the tragic consequences re- sulting from fire in New Haven and the necessity for constant in- spection of the various safety meas ures which are provided for the protection of employees in industrial and mercantile companies.
 Chairman Phelan asked Chief Ca- vanaugh if the fire department was adquately prepared to make the in- spection. The fire chief said that the department and marshal's of- flee has the personnel to put into fleet at once every one of the may ors suggestions. The letter will be given to the Fire marshal.
 The routine of checking up fire safety equipment and inspections for elimination of any fire hazards has always been done by the mar shal'S office MT. Phelan added. He stated that the fire department would be anxious to make an inten- Sive effort in accordance with the mayors recommendations and said that he had confidence that public cooperation would be forthcoming in this work.
 At the last meeting of the fire commissioners, Fire Marshal Lahey in a letter through the Fire Chief asked for an interpretation of an or dinance to give his office orders for the removal of automobiles parked in driveways near buildings and apartment houses. The communi- cation has been referred to Corp. Counsel J. Gregory Lynch. Lahey's letter stated that the. parked cars in driveway and passage ways con- stituted a constant hazard to occu- pants as well as to firemen who are hampered in battling fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
BRIDGE RECAINS
 ELECTRIC GUITAR
Stolen SaxophOne and Automobile Radio Also
 Recovered By Police


 Police today recovered several musical instruments stolen from the parked automobile of Fred Bredice of 158 Hutchinson street on the night of Feb. 5. An electric guitar, valued at $l00, a saxophone worth $75, and car radio $25, made up the loot recovered by Lieuts. Will liam Foley and Edward McElligott of the local detective bureau.
 More than week ago, Bredice was on his way home when his car developed trouble and he was forced to park it short distance from his home. He locked the door, he told police, before he left the car. The following morning when he went to the car the musical instruments were gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

Mayor Vincent A. Scully's state- ment to the board of fire commits sioners yesterday that "extreme vigilance" be exercised to eliminate fire hazards in Waterbury was unnecessary" it was asserted today by Alderman Burton H. Walker, former member of the fire board. Alderman Walker declared, in a statement to The Democrat, that the local fire department needed no lesson from the tragic New Haven factory fire which snuffed out 10 lives to maintain constant vigil. He asserted that the work of Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey and his aide. Lieut.. Eugene Legge, is above criticism.
 In his statement, Alderman Walker charged that a suggestion by the Waterbury Taxpayers Asso- ciation that the office of fire marshal be abolished "was made in ignorance"
 The text of Alderman Walkers statement follows:
 T was quite interested in an article appearing In this morn ing's paper relating to commit nication sent by our mayor to our fire board urging extreme vigilance by our fire department to wipe out existing fire hazards in Waterbury.
 q agree one hundred per cent with the mayors suggestion but feel that this communication was unnecessary. Our marshals office is staffed by a competent group headed by Marshal Lahey and Lieutenant Legge who have al- ways used extreme vigilance to wipe out existing fire hazards and I know from personal exper- fence they have done fine job. It did not take fatal New Haven fire to put these boys on their toes.
 'It is indeed unfortunate that SD many times we refuse to have foresight and the only thing that makes us realize we might do better is a loss of life. incidentally the Tax Payers League if I remember correctly recommended the abolishing Of the marshal's office. If ever a sug- gesuon was made in ignorance it was this one.
 '7sn't it unfortunate that today this department is so important but at budget time it is neces- sary evil?"
 BURTON H. WALKER,
 439 Sylvan Avenue.
 Member of the Board
 of Aldermen.
 A suggestion to protect the City of Waterbury against a devastating fire such as recently occurred in New Haven and took toll of II lives, was submitted by Mayor Vim cent A. Scully in letter to the city's fir board last night at its spe- cial meeting. The board imme-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
WATERVILLE GUESTS
 HEAR EDWIN CROSBY

Mai. Harold A. Zealley, divisional officer of the Salvation Army, ad- dressed the Waterbury group at an evangelistic service last night at the Cherry street Salvation Army head quarters.
 Mai Edwin Crosby preached the sermon, and Adjutant Lloyd Brown spoke briefly. Also present at the services were Mrs. Edwin Crosby, Mrs. Hugo Wiberg, who sang a solo, and John Kirk1nan of New Haven, who opene dthe services with a prayer. A delegation from Water vile attended.
 It is estimated that 46,000 new trucks were registered during Mo- yember, 1940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Spirit Of Lithuania
 Held Unconquerable
Former American Ambassador Pens Word of Hope to
 Distressed Nation; Letter Received Here
BROOKLYN NEWS

Stating that her mother, Mrs Sakalauskas, is reluctant to leave Warsaw, for it would mean perma- nent loss of her home, she appeals for financial assistance from Lith- uanian friends in the United States By virtue of the award of the w. tautas order, the highest Lithua- nian honor, to the famous poet by President Smetona of Lithuania, hel mother would have been supported by the government for life had it not been for Russia'S occupation.
 The poets daughter inquire! about some of her fathers poem. which Professor Aleksis has set tt music, and expresses confidence that word from her American friends will reach her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

along with saying few words, was persuaded into singing song, which was very much appreciated by tiae audience.
 The Platts Mills Club also had little entertainment of their own The East End Club contributed with singer Theresa Tremaglio, and Helena MacQuire did the accoms panying on the piano. Mrs. John Dzick was the representative for the entertainment from Washington Park. Clifford Doolittle, Mrs. Frank McGrath and John Cuddy, also contributed to the entertainment with songs. Everyone had a grand time and decided it was the right community spirit to have get-to- gethers of this kind more often, and hoped Platts Mills would have very successful year.
 Mrs. Ellen Scadden and Mrs. Wi1- liam Sutton representate dthe Washington Park Community Club at the Silver Chal etlast evening at the reception and Farewell which the West End Community Club sponsored for Rev. Neil Doyle, curate at the Blessed Sacrament Church. From all reports Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Scadden had a very enjoyable evening.
 The next event of interest on ''The Hill" is the Farewell Recep- tion and Dance, which Washington Par Community Club are giving for the Selective Service Men, leaving for camp on the 18th. It is under stood that Mayor Scully will be un- able to attend, as much as he would lie to, but his Secretary will rep- resent him. u is expected that we will have other visitors and all in all, we hope to give the boys a very nice time. The draftees are invited to bring their mothers and sWeet- hearts-free of charge, but others of course will be ased to contribute a very small donation to help swell the treasury of the Selective Service Committee, which is in it's ir1fancy1- and this treasury will be used to give the boys presents in the near | future.
 Donations of homemade caes and sandwiches would be very accepts able.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Lecturer Arrives

Attorney Stanley Gabaliauskas, the Lithuanian lecturer, who will speak at St. Joseph's auditorium Sunday February 16, at a meeting planned by the local branch of the Fedora ton of Lithuanian Catholic So- cieties of America, arrived in Wa terbury yesterday afternoon. He will be guest at St. Joseph's rec tory until tomorrow night when he will leave for a speaking engage ment at St. Kasimer's Hal lin New Haven. Sunday afternoon he will address an audience at St. Georges Hall in Bridgeport, returning to Waterbury for the Independence day program at St. Joseph's Hall at o'clock. MT. Gabaliauskas has travelled widely in this country speaking to Lithuanian groups in all sections about life in Lithuania at the time of Russia's occupation of the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

for 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the parish hall of the Third Congre- gational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

MT. and Mrs. Anthony Lazdauskas, of Fox street, celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary yesterday. The couple has one daughter, Edna, who is freshman at Rider college in Trenton, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
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ESTABLISHED 1883

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 Three piece logging sets in worm as toast fabrics and the famous "Sky Pilot" for oir-minded young men ages 3 to 8-in Shetlonds, fIeeces and meItons, $7.75- $l1.75 and $l3.75-formerIy up to SIS.
 Choice, wool lined, snug little top- coats, BoImocaons and reefers, ages 3 to 10, in ShetIonds, meI-4 tons, glorious fleeces and camel types, at $5.75-$7.75 and $9.75 formerly up to $15:
 Erontenoc model Comedian coots. for Joek and Jill. ages to 10, at $l6.75-formerIy $22.75.
 These coots, tailored by "Som- peck" have quoint Quebec snow, ski and tobosson atmosphere with the red pipinss on shoulders end sleeves of this rich dark blue melton cloth, lining of eoIorfuI red flannel, detachable hood warmly red fIonnel lined. and gay red sash 10 add picturesque touch to this greet coat.
 
 Medium weight coats for spring -.$5.75 ond $6.75-formerIy up to $lz.
 Boys wool snow suits $5.75, from $I0-wooI snow pants $2.95- from $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Wins Debate

St. Josephs debating team has advanced to the semi-finals of the city c. Y. O. and K. of c. de bate tournament by virtue of a vic tory over the team of the Blessed Sacrament church at the K. of c. clubhouse last night. Speaking be- fore a capacity audience Josephine Brazis, Frances Ulinskas, and Ed mund Jenusaitis successfully upheld the affirmative side of the topic Resolved: that the munitions indus try should be government monop- oly.
 The victory is especially signifi- cant because the Blessed Sacrment team won the tournament last year by defeating St. Joseph's debaters in the final round Yesterdays vic- tory eliminates the Blessed Sacra- ment debaters from the tournament and gives the Brooklyn team chance to win championship trophy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

Mrs. Joseph Smith. Mrs. Albert Harris, Mrs. John Joyce, Mrs. James Donnelly, HFs. willis Knleker- booker. Mrs. 0omef Lewis, and Mrs, william Weed arc ifi charge of the WOmens cletJfogother Club deas 6ert bridge party which b scheduled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Valentine Dance

A large attendance is expected at the St. Joseph's Children of Mary Valentine dance which takes place tonight at 8 o'clock at St. Joseh's Hall. Al Jarus and his Melodians will furnish the music.
 Vera Stankus heads the commit tee in charge of the dance. Her assistants are DorIna Gudiskis, Ce- line Smolskis. and Mary Cedrattis. Proceeds will be used for the be1e- fit of the parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Letter From Budapest


 Professor Alex ander J. Aleksis has revealed the contents of letter received this week from Budapest, Hungary, from the daughter of the late celebrated Lithuanian poet Xavier Sakalauskas, better known under this pen name, Vanagelis, whose poems and songs arc widely read and sung by Lithuanian groups in the city and throughout the na- nation. The writer, Aldona Mala- kovsky, appeals for help for her mother who Is stranded in Warsaw. Mrs. Malakovsky's mother is the sister of the late Anthony Povilika, of Waterbury, who was very well known to residents of the Brooklyn section.
 The letter. written in Polish, states that the German government is giv- Ing great assistainee to Lithuanians ln obtaining passports to other na. tons, and expresses c great friendli- ness on the part of Llthuania's pco- pie toward the government Of Ger. many. 10 was through o9rnany'h help that Mrs. Malakoysky was able co flee to Hungary when Russia oes cupied the Baltic state. She is now living with q daughter whose hts. band h . Hungarian phyAlelaii, Her own husband was detained by the Russians and his whereabouts afe not known 70 her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
c. Y. o. Officers

New officers were elected for the Mount Carmel c. Y. O. at meet ing of the organization last night at the parish hall. Plans were completed for a bowling party, and a team was appointed for a religious quiz with St. Lucy's c. Y. O. John Rossi presided at the meeting.
 Thomas Thomas will be inducted as president at date to be an- nounced later. The other officers elect are: vice-president, Leonard Damano; secretary, Viola Trrmfio, who was reelected; treasurer, James Ieronimo.
 Mary Ranaudo, the social chair man, and Thomas Thomas, athletic director, will be in charge of the bowling party which will take place Sunday, February 16, at Sena's alleys at o'clock. The group will have supper together after the bowling.
 Arrangements for a religious quiz with St. Lucy's c. Y. O., scheduled for March at the Mount Carmel parish hall, will be made by Anne Raimo, religious leader of the or- ganization. Those who will partici- pate in the quiz include: Mary Cappelletti, James Ieronimo, Marian Dezinno, James Natale, and Lena Russo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Daily Statistics
 On Auto Accidents

General Traffic Accident
 Data Total Number of Traffic Acci- dents reported as of this date last year, 2279 Estimated number of traffic &C., cidents caused this year as of this date, 2320 Total number of personal injur- ies reported for last year as of this date 1924 Estimated number of personal injuries caused this year as of this date 1159
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

The Lithuanian c. of 0. Auxiliary's Live- Valentine party win take place tonight ct e:30 o'clock at the home Of Mrs. Matthew Colney of Grand street. Mrs. Colney and Mrs. Ans thony Lazdauskas are the commit tee in charge of arrangements. The program will Include games, prizes, . Valentine prgram. and refreSh' fnents.