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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Vacation Negligence Stressed
PASTOR ON AIR
 SUNDAY AT 4 Rev. T. Bradley LOngstaff on Stamford Station for
 Half Hour

Naugatuck, July IT Rev. T. Bradley Longstaff, pastor of the Methodist church here, will speak over the radio at station in Stam- ford Sunday from p. m. to 4:30 This program is presented in con- nection with the Forestville Insti- ute, held last week at the Methodist camp ground, Forestville. Rev. MT. Longstaff was deacon at the insti- tute and will speak over the radio on Daring To Be Gods Will"
 The finance committee of the To- cal Methodist church will meet Mon day at 8 D. m. at the church par sonage 15 Frederick street. Marshall Long is chairman of the committee. The official board of this church will meet at the parsonage at p. m. Thursday, July 23.
 The Misses Marjorie Paul and Ruth Woodside, registrars of the daily vacation church school being held at the church, have announced the school has an enrolment of 37 boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 13. The school meets each morn ing, Monday through Friday, at 8:45. Newcomers may still be enrolled. The closing program will be held on Thursday, July 30 at 2 p. m. and parents and friends may attend this program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Borough Briefs

Wednesday in St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles HOtchkiss of Millville have announced the birth of a daughter, born yesterday at the Waterbury hospital. Mrs. HOtchkiss is the former Miss Helen MOndich.
 Another party for those who have recently come to Naugatuck to live will be held at the Congregational parish house tonight at o'clock. It is expected many will attend the affair, which is sponsored by the Young Peoples Fellowship of the church, the Parish Players and the Aid Society of the church. It is non- sectarian.
 A semi formal dinner dance will be held by the Alembic Association of the Naugatuck Chemical Com pany at The Elton, Waterbury to. morrow night. William Fernandez heads the cOmmftete in charge, and is being assisted by: Larry Bruce Miss Grace Woodfield and Miss Mary Hales. Joseph DiPietrO's or cheStra will furnish music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

Beacon Falls, July 17.-A very good attendance marked the meet ing of air raid wardents in Center school last night. Conleth Kiernan, chef air raid warden, said today. MT. Kiernan said that his mem orandum, in which he pointed out the dangers of apathy to the war dens, had been taken "in good spirit" and that all promised to CO., operate whole-heartedly.
 A first aid drill was held and the affair went off very smoothly, MT. Kiernan said.
 Wallace Sinskie, son of Mrs. J. Karaban of Highland avenue, who enlisted in the Polish army in March, is now in Scotland. Anxiety had been felt for several weeks by his mother and friends here as no word from him had been received. However, his mother got a letter from him yesterday. He is a bam- bardier in the air corps.
 Lieut.. John McGeever, son of MT. and Mrs. John McGeever of Fespar avenue, has cabled his folks he has arrived safely at a port in Ireland. He is in the air corps.
 A pot-luck supper will be held by the local American Legion post and it's auxiliary Sunday at the summer home of Dr. and Mrs. Luther Tab rell in Woodbridge. The local group will leave Beacon Falls about D. m. and those wishing transportation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

defense workers are away on vaca- ,tion and as they return, others will be going away. This condition will exist during July, August and part of September"
 given time should be alert at all times and be ever watchful to see that vacanceis are filled promptly" he said. "The people of Naugatuck rightly expect that no one will be found wanting if the need should arise
 He adds:
 'The military forces have the re- sponsibility of keeping the enemy away, but if the enemy should get through, it is definitely the respon- sibility of the organized civilian de- fense forces to protect life and property. It is our good fortune that so far no real incidents have oc- cured and for that we should be extremely thankful. However, the danger exists, and, if a real incident happens, it will be by surprise. Training and practice then will be too late.
 "The army, the State Defense Council, and the Naugatuck De- fense Council all recognize the nec- essity of proper training and field trials. Advanced training requires conditions that approach real in- cident as nearly as possible and, for that reason alone, a field trial should be jus5 as much surprise as real incident.
 "The public need not be alarmed about absentees because of vaca- tions as it is expected that each worker will be ever alert. People should keep calm and avoid panic. The general public will in this way render the greatest assistance and the workers will be more efficient. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

Naugatuck, July IT. - Harry o. Eager of Walnut street, has com pleted his study course at the avia- ton mechanics mate school, Jack sonville, Fla, receiving a rating or Al, and has been transferred to San Diego, Calf. MT. Eager en- listed in the Navy Air Corps last September. He is graduate Of the Naugatuck high school, class of l94l.
 John LawIor of Elm street is va- cationing at Camp Arrow, Lake Quassapaug.
 Gerald Cronin, son of MT. and Mrs. Timothy Cronin of Highland Circle, is visiting in Boston.
 Harold w. Brown, air raid war den, will conduct school at $ o'clock tonight in St. Mary's church hall. Auxiliary fireman of section D will meet tonight at 8:S0 o'clock with Auxiliary Chief Stephen Swee- ney in the fire house.
 Francis Xavier Gedraitis of 87 Dikeman street, Waterbury, and Lydia Anna Paulukaitis of 10 Hoad- ley Grove, Naugatuck, have tlled wedding intentions recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St, John. Irving Raymond Bien- venue of 348 Scott street and Dor othy Jane Hubbell of 30 Sweeney street also have recently recorded intentions here. Both marriages are scheduled for Saturday, July 25.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Brazycki of
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Brazycki of Olive street have announced the birth of a son, born Thursday at St.. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. | :. The Naugautck Post, American Legion, and its Auxiliary will hold their annual outing next Wednesday at the summer home of MT. and Mrs G Lester Wigglesworth in South bury. A softball game will be a feat ure.
 Francis Smith, son of Mrs. Mar tha Smith of Millville, has been pro- noted to the rank of corporal in the army air corps. He is stationed at Midland Flying Field, Texas.
 A special meeting of the auxiliary to Naugatuck Division, Ancient Or der of Hibernians, will be held to- night at 7:30 in Hibernian hall to take action on the death of Mrs. Mary J. Fitzgerald.
 Mrs. Crien Corey of Cherry street has returned from St. Mary's hOspi. tai, where she has been 9 patient.
 Frank Warehouse of Pleasant ] avenue underwent an operation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
BOSTON AIR RAID | TEST IS FAILURE
Defense Officials Say Many Would Have Died If
 Raid Was Real

Boston, July 17-(UP)-Civilian defense officials expressed disgust today over Boston's showing in the surprise daylight afraid test which involved 40 cities and towns and said that had their been real raid the loss of life would have been appalling"
 The test yesterday, officials said, was marked by confusion, conflict of signals, disregard of orders, volunteer workers ignorance and neglect of duties.
 State officials acted as wardens themselves in various parts of the city when they noticed the bungling by police and air raid wardens, some of whom stopped automobiles and trucks in the middle of the street so emergency vehicles would not be able to pass.
 An outstanding boner, it was said, occurred on Boston Common where civilian defense workers and police herded TOO people from their scat tered resting places to the Park man bandstand Officials explained that one bomb would have killed all of them there, whereas there would have been only isolated cas- ualties if the people had been al- lowed to stay where they were.
 Another instance of poor judg- ment cited by officials was the act of one warden who forced a passer- by to remain in a glass subway exit where he would have been ripped to shreds by glass had a oomo landed nearby.
 One bright spot seen by John J. Walsh, head of the Boston public safety committee, was the marked improvement in the turnout of war dens." Women took part for the first time in Boston.
 Walsh said much of the confusion probably was caused by miXup 1T signals. After the alarm sounded 1t was ordered stopped and ther started again so that many per. sons acted under the misapprehen. sion that the test was over anc came out on the streets"
 He said, however, that there prob ably would not be another test un' til wardens and other workers hat gone back to school to brush up or what they were supposed to hav' learned during the past year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
STRIKE FARLEY
 RESUMED TODAY
Lewis Company and Oper' atOrs Hope to Settle Dif-
 erences Early

Naugatuck, July 17-Another co1- ference between officials of the Lewis Engineering company and representatives of 8 group of ma- chine shop operators who went on strike Wednesday but returned to work yesterday was being held to- day. It started at o'clock this afternoon. Officials were hopeful today's meeting would settle differ ences.
 The strikers are asking for higher wages and better working conoi- tions. At conference yester6cy morning, no definite agreement was reached. Harris Whittemore, J. president of the company; Clarence s. Austin, secretary, and Emil Uh-c. superintendent, represented the company at the conference ycs- terday. MT. Uhle said no unicn representative attended the ccE- ference. He added that as the con1- pany is doing mainly defense work, both sides agreed to resume work pending the result of negotiations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Stanley Fiske
 Japs' Prisoner

Washington, July 17-UP)- Two Connecticut residents were listed today in 8 war depart ment list of 56 members of the American Merchant Marine prisoners who are interned by the Japanese at Shanghai.
 They are Richard English, whose closest relative is his sister, Anna English, West Haven; and Stanley Fiske, son of Mrs. Anna Fiske of B PrOs- pect Street, Union City.
 Six other New EngIanders were named.
 The prisoners included:
 Massachusetts:
 Hickson, Louis, son of Mrs. A. Hickson, 294 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown.
 Jones, Columbus D., husband of Mrs. Mary Jones, 51 Brook line St., Cambridge.
 Lewis, Robert J., husband of Mrs. Gertrude Lewis, 1871 E.. 21st St., WatertOwn.
 Little, John w., husband of Mrs. ROsalie c. Little, 1039 Belmont St., WatertOwn.
 McCaffrey, Joseph L., broth CT of Mrs. Margaret Nolan, 165 Howard St., ROckland.
 Vermont:
 Morris, John E., cousin of Fred Gringras, RED 1, Fairfa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
CROMWELL GETS
 CHURCH FARLEY

Naugatuck, July 17-There will be no services Sunday at the Hill- side Congregational church and services next Thursday evening have also been cancelled in order that members of the church may attend the general conference in Cromwell which starts Saturday.
 Services will be held tomorrow aftrnoon and evening at 3:30 and 7:3O D. m. There will be three serv- ices Sunday at 10:30 a. m., 3:3O and 7:30 D. m. Rev. Theodore w. An- derson of Chicago will be the speaker. Rev. MT. Anderson is pres ident of the Evangelical Mission Covenant of America. The con- ference will be in session all next week with services every morning and evening. The concluding serv- ices will be held week from Sum- day. Speakers beside Rev. MT. Anderson will be Rev. Leslie Ostberg of Chicago, Dr. Algoth Olson of Chicago, and Rev. F. A. Ericson Of Worcester, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, July IT. - The fun eral of Leo Hanlon of 24 Anderson street took place this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Mccarthy Funeral Home, 21 Cedar street, to St. Mary's church at o'clock, where a high mass of requiem was celebrated. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
 The funeral was a military one with members of the Naugatuck post, American Legion conducting this part of the service. MT. Han lon was recently honorably dis charged from the army.
 Rev. John McTigue celebrated the Mass and officiated at the grave Bearers were: Michael and Daniel Nolan, Michael Monahan, Richard Parkinson, James O'Brien and Gus Kline.
 The Naugatuck Hose, Hook ane Ladder association was represented by: Michael Morris, Maurice Scan lon and Patrick AhernS.
 The firing squad was under the command of James Farren, and in- cluded: Peter Jepson, George Chis- well, Thomas Nolan, John Magone Sidney Baylis, Raymond Ford, How ard Holton, Albert Robinson, John Ostroski and Thomas Broder. Will liam Ford was bugler.
 The funeral of Crccie Sequenzia 82, of 45 High street, was held this morning at 8;3O o'clock from the Buckmiller Funeral Home, g Park Place, to St. Francis church at o'clock, where solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
 Rev. Albert Taylor was celebrant of the Mass, Rev. Joseph Kochunas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
PROPERTY OWNERS
 PAY 19-MILL TAX

Naugatuck, July 17-Many prop erty owners have paid their 19-mill property tax due July l, Collector James F. Fitzgerald has announced. Advance collections in June totalled $40,OOO or about twice the sum col- lected in June of 1941. Auto owners in particular are urged to pay not only the July tax now but also the tax due Dec. 31, 1942, as by so doing, they will not have to return in De- cember to pay the tax. Property owners who may question their tax assessments are advised by MT Fitz- gerald to contact Borough Assessor James Moore for any adjustments that might be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
w O RL D w A R A YEAR AGO
 JULY 17, 1941
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
 President Roosevelt orders freezing of U. s. funds of 1900 Latin American firms and those listed as acting in interests of Germany or Italy.
 Charles A. Lindbergh sends let ter to President Roosevelt, dis avowing any link to Axis powers.
 Harry L. Hopkins, U. s. super visor of Lend-Lease program, sits in British War Cabinet session as guest of Prime Minister Win ston Churchill.
 German high command an- n0unces capture of Smolensk, 23O miles west of Moscow; also cap ture of Kishinev, capital of Bess- arabia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
FERRIES IN WAR SERVICE

Burlington, Vt. -(UP)- Two ia. nous Lake Champlain ferries-the City of Burlington and the City Of Plattsburg - have been transferred from tourist to war service. The City of Burlington hereafter will transport Virginia war workers from the mainland to naval mine base, while the City of Plattsburg will operate in New York harbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Attendance At Air
 Wardens P arley Good
Nernan's Memorandum Taken in Good Spirit as
 WhOe=tiearted Cooperation Is Promised
BEACON FALLS

are asked to communicate with Cy Evans.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Hill of Main street have announced the engage ment of their daughter, Betty Mae, to Edward Duffy, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Duffy of Fairview avenue. The wedding date has not yet been set.
 The weekly Red Cross sewing ses- sion took place yesterday at the home of Mrs. Harold Wilcox, South Circle avenue. Attending were: Mrs. John McGeever, Mrs. Chester Garvin, Mrs. Austin Ford, Mrs. Ar thur Andrew, Mrs. Harry Lobdell, Miss Cora Bronson and Mrs. Will cox. Sewing next week will be done at the home of Mrs. Austin Ford, on Bethany road Thursday from l p. m. to p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

Naugatuck, July IT, - Each civilian defense worker should arrange for competent substitute if he goes vacaon that post position is left vacant at any mnute Clarence E. Jones, chairman of the Naugauck Defense Council announced today. Reminding that and needessly" Mr. Jones said information available at the Naugatuck report center indicates number of civilian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17


 was deacon, and Rev. A. J. Nc Eneaney, O. F., was sub-deacon. Father Taylor officiated at the grave.
 Bearers were: Mario, Crocie, Louis and Samuel Sequenzia, Tony and John Bugarelli.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. Casey Fitzgerald, wife of James Fitzgerald, of 105 Oak street, form CT selectman here, will be held to- morrow morning at 8:30 from the Mccarthy funeral home, q Cedar street, to St. Francis church at g o'clock, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

Seventeen pounds of kitchen fats saved will produce e pound and a half of glycerine, enough to ire R5 anti-tank shells.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

Frank Mcdonald directs for Re public. Armand Schaefer is assoc1- ate producer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Competent Sub
 Advocated For
 Each Position
Defense Council Chairman Wants No Post Left Vacant at Any Time Failure to Secure Pinch=Elitter Could
 Prove Costly to Town and Residents

wm ,. Baxter COrrespondent-Phone Naugatuck ss4s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

While most civilians sit home wondering how to aid the war
 effort, 100 young Chinese are doing a fine job by farming big California ranch at Camp Chung Mei, growing fruit to help feed the United Nations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

are asked to communicate with Cy
 Evans.
Evening star., 1942-08-06
New Military Aide
At Czechoslovak
Legation Here

The newly appointed Assistant
Military Attache Of the Czecho-
slovak Legation, Capt. Eduard Lob
kowicz, is in Washington for few
days and will return here in the
late summer to assume his new
duties. Capt. Lobkowicz is mem
Der of an old and distinguished
noble family of Czechoslovakia
and bears the title Of Prince. He
came to this country recently from
duty with his regiment In North
Africa. His brother, Prince Max
Lobkowicz, now Is Czechoslovak
Ambassador at London.
Princess Lobkowicz Is with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Bal Lihme.
in their summer home, Norman
Hall, at Watch Hill, r. L, where
Capt. Lobkowicz will join her for a
few weeks after q brief stay IN New
York the end OF this week. Prin-
cess Lobkowicz formerly was Miss
Anita Lihme, q native Of Peru, Ill,
but spent her girlhood In Chicago.
Her marriage to Prince Lobkowicz
took place at Norman Hall in Au-
gust, 1925. Since then Mr.. and Mrs.
Lihme have made their home In
New York.
Evening star., 1942-08-06
Miss Joan Davis
And Carl r. Hurt
Wed in Frederick

Senator James J. Davis has an.
nounced the marriage of his daugh-
ter, Miss Joan Davis, to Mr.. Carl
r. Hurt of Damascus, Md, July 18.
The wedding took place In the Epis-
copal Church in Frederick In the
presence of only the members OF the
two families. Mr.. and Mrs. Hurt
are making their home in Damascus,
where the bridegroom is in business
with his father
Mrs. Hurt is the second daughter
of the Pennsylvania Senator and the
late Mrs. Davis and has lived in
Washington all her life, having been
born while her father was Secretary
Of Labor, which post he held through
the Harding and Coolidge admin
istrations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurt have been
friends for many years and it was
their wish to dispense with formality
and chose the church in Frederick
for their wedding.
Evening star., 1942-08-06
Monica Brice
Engaged to Wed
William Hobbs
Grandfather
OF Bride.Elecf
Former Senator

The engagement of Miss Monica
Brice to Mr.. William Morgan Hobbs
is of interest in Washington, where
the formers grandfather. the late
Senator Calvin Brice Of Ohio, lived
for some years while a member OF
the Upper House of Congress. The
announcement was made by Miss
Brices mother, Mrs. John Francis
Brice of New York and Brice House
at Bristol, Pa. Mr.. Hobbs is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elon st. Clair
Hobbs Of New York.
The wedding will take place Fri
day, September 4, in the Fifth Ave
nue. Presbyterian Church In New
York and the reception will be held
at the Colony Club.
Miss Brice was graduated from
the Ogontz School in Rydal, Pa, and
Bryn Mawr College. She is a niece
Of Miss Helen Brice Of New York
and Newport.
Mr.. Hobbs is writer for national
magazines as well as for American
and foreign newspapers. He Is sec
retary, treasurer and a director OF
the Iron and Steel Board OF Trade
He is a direct descendant Of Robert
Morris, a signer Of the Declaration
of independence. Mr.. Hobbs was
graduated from the Lawrence Smith
School of New York City and Is a
former member of the famous 7th
Regiment of the New York National
Guard and OF several patriotic and
military organizations.
Evening star., 1942-08-06
Mrs. L. NJ. Scheper
Back From Visit
To HutcheSOnS

Mrs. Lee M. Scheper has returned
to her home in Alexandria from a
visit with her son-in-law and
daughter, the Rev. and Mrs. Will
liam Byrd Lee Hutcheson, jr., at
their home in Loretto, Va. Mrs
Scheper made the acquaintance of
her grandson, who was born July
80 in Richmond, the son of the
Rev. and Mrs. Hutcheson.
The marriage OF the Rev. and
Mrs. Hutcheson took place year
ago in June when the former was
graduated from the Virginia Theo-
logical Seminary at Alexandria. Be-
fore that Mrs. Hutcheson was Mrs
Tayloe Munford Of Alexandria. The
Rev. Mr.. Hutcheson is rector of Old
Vauter's Church at Loretto, midway
between Richmond and Tappahan-
mock, which was built in f620.
Evening star., 1942-08-06
Bostrom
Recent Arrival
At Bar HarbOr
Alma RuggleS
Lunch Hostess
At Saratoga

Nine. Bostrom, wife OF the
Swedish Minister, has arrived at
Bar Harbor, where she is the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Benning
Spencer in their summer home
there. The Minister and Nine Bos-
from had been in the North for a
fortnight, the former having re-
turned to Washington the first Of
the week. He will be joined here
Monday by Nine. Bostrom.
Miss Alma Ruggles Is at Saratoga
for the races and Tuesday enter
tanned at luncheon at the Gidean
Putnam Hotel before the events of
that afternoon. Her guests included
Mrs. E. Elkins Wetherill, grand
daughter Of the late Senator Ste
phen B. Elkins and Mrs. Peter A.
B. Widener II of Philadelphia;
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth w. Morton, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter J. Salmon, Mr..
George H. Bull, Mr.. Harry R. Neil
son, Mr.. William H. Lipscomb and
Mr.. Carter Bowie.
Mrs. Eugene Ong of New York is
at the Mount Washington Hotel in
Breton Woods, N. H., where she had
as her guests at luncheon Tuesday
Mrs. John F. Sanderson and Miss
Peggy Sanderson, who went there
from jefferson, N. H., where they
are spending the summer.
Mrs. Ong is the daughter Of Mrs
William M. Conrad Of Washington
and lived here after her marriage
to the late Mr.. Walter Scott Pen.
! field. . ~
Evening star., 1942-08-06

Mrs. Claude Wickard, the Secretary
of Commerce and Mrs. Jesse H.
Jones and the Secretary Of Labor,
Miss Frances Perkins.
The Ambassador and Nine. LOU
don, by command Of her majesty,
will be hosts this evening at dinner
at the embassy, followed by a recep-
ton to which only onicials and
heads of diplomatic missions OF the
United Nations have been invited.
This festivity will close busy day
for Queen Wilhelmina, who, this
morning, held the first press con-
ference she has ever granted. In
reality it was not a conference, as
it is known In this country, but she
gave audience to the feminine men,
bers Of the fourth estate who are
members Of Mrs. Roosevelts Press
Conference Association. The event
was history making not only for the
Netherlands ruler, but for this
country, for it was the first press
audience by a ruling Queen Of q
foreign country. Queen Elizabeth
wife of the ruler of Great Britain
greeted the members OF Mrs. Roose-
velt's press conference two years
ago, but answered no questions.
Evening star., 1942-08-06
Goes to Havana

Sonora Felipe Munilla, wife Of the
Military Attache Of the Cuban En-
bassy, left yesterday for Havana,
where her father Is seriously Ill.