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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12

gripe and groan. We had to make friends and we did it without ap- plying to the papers for help"
 Sgt. Robert Conway Tt would seem that these poor, lonely defense workers have no just cause for complaints; they are making much more money than they ever believed existed, and are situated in one of the most hospitable cities in the States. There are just as many recreational activities open to them as there ever were for any, one. In all of the towns I've ever been in, and halfway decent fel- low never had any trouble in meeting nice girls. Are they saying that nice girls are hard to find in Waterbury? Hats off to the local girls who are faithful to the real men, their sweethearts in the front lines"
 Sgt. James F. Woods "As far as I am convened, I wouldn't want any of these so- called lonesome boys having . date with my girl friends. I am convinced that the rest of the gentlemen in the service think the same way I do.
 Sgt. Sam McGill "If they find that they can't do anything in their spare time, Uncle Sam would be only too will ing to give free room and board for duration, but not in U. s. o. club. They are supposed to be young and healthy, well, that's the kind of boys the Army needs"
 Sgt. John SOden If these defense workers are so conscientious as they seem to imply, why don't they stay at home nights and rest up for the next days work? If they are ever drafted into the Army their wor- ries about their spare times will be over. "Waterbury's Own," has never asked for an entertainment committee in any of their many locations"
 Sgt. Edward H. LaFrance 'It seems that the boys are finding it hard to get a little re- creation, well, if they just stick around until we get home, we will only be too glad to take care of them"
 Corp. Bernard Marshall "It must be hard on you fellows to put in days work and then go to a movie or other types of, entertainment that you have, but how about us fellows who work 13 or IA hours and have no mov- ies or dances"
 Corp. Earl Cooper ITO those poor, lonely defense workers back in our fair city: So you can't find entertainment in our city, well that is too bad. If you'd spend more time working at your jobs and worry about your country being victorious, you might occupy a little more of your time. With a little teamwork we will be. So. less worrying, and more work.
 Sgt. H. H. Wedin There are many other who have opinions that they would like to ex- press, but we have put our thoughts In a way that shows how we all feel.
 The Boys of 'E" Company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
BROTHER KILLS
 OLDER BROTHER
SOu.lirigtOn Shooting Sun- day Termed Accidental
 By Medical Examiner

Southington, Oct. 12-Joseph N. Notarnicola, 12, was shot, and acci- dentally killed by his 7-years-old brother, John, at their home on Redstone Hill Sunday at 8:45 a. m. Police reported the younger boy shot his brother in the back with a l6-gauge shotgun he found on the back porch of the Notarnicola home. Alter an investigation, po- lice found that a visitor at the Notarnicola home had taken out a shotgun, owned by the boys fath- CT, and planned to shoot crow seen flying in the neighborhood. Unable to get the crow, he returned the gun to the back porch and left it there, police said. Young John picked up the gun and pointing at his brother Joseph's back pulled the trigger.
 pr. George w. Cook of Plain vile was called and pronounced Joseph dead. Dr. Cook treated the younger brother for facial wounds caused when he discharged the gun. Medical Examiner William T. Nagle said that Joseph's death was in- stantaneous and pronounced the shooting as accidental"
 Policemen Edwin Cushing and Louis For1tana investigated.
 Joseph leaves his parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Natarnicola; two sisters, Mary Notarnicola and Mrs. Rose Papa of this town; three brothers, Sebastian in the Army, Andrew and John both of this town.
 The funeral will be held Tues day at 10 a. m. at the Gould Flu neral Home. Burial will be in St. ThomaSs Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
WAVES ACCEPT
 VIOLET GRUBER
PierpOnt Heights Resident Sent to Training School
 at Indiana University

A second Waterbury girl, Miss Violet Gruber, 25, of Hillhouse road, Pierpont Heights, has been accepted for service in the WAVES and is now enrolled at the training school at the University of Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. Previously Miss Dorothy McCowen, 21, of 1915 East Main street was accepted and is training at school in Madison Wis.
 Miss Gruber, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Paul Gruber, is a graduate of Crosby High School and Perry Business College and be- fore her enlistment was employed by the Waterbury Button Co. She enrolled with the rank of store keeper and expects to be assigned to clerical work.
 The other recruit is rated as a yoeman and is. studying communi. cations, telegraphy, and radio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
STUDENTS PLAN
 | PICSKIN RALLY
LeavenwOrth=Crosby Pu=
 pills Secure Green for Event Friday Night

Students of Sacred Heart and Waterbury Catholic high schools will provide entertainment at the Victory House on the Green this evening, being the first group at the house for the start of Junior Victory Corps week. The week will feature entertainment by students of the various high schools and also contest for the sale of war stamps and bonds for boys and girls be- tween 12 and 21 years of age.
 A point will be given for every penny's worth of stamps or bonds that are sold by the contestants, and prizes will be given to the three boys and three girls with the high est number of points by 6 p. m. Sat- urday. Those who wish to enter the contest may registers sat the Civilian Defense office on Church street. Leavenworth high school students will furnish the entertainment at Victory, House tomorrow evening while Crosby students will be at the House Wednesday and Wilby stu dents on Thursday. Friday evening football rally will be held on the Green for the Crosby-Leavenworth football game Saturday.
 The climax of the week will come Saturday evening when the prizes are awarded to the contest winners by the war bond committee of Wa terbury. Some orchestra will fur nish entertainment.
 John O'Rourke, a student at Leayenworth high school and a member of the Junior Victory Corps committee spoke on Bonds, Stamps, Our Future" at the weekly broad cast of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12

the many reacC1onS IS rOunu-rop- In' letter sent to the City Editor of the Democrat by sergeants and cor pora1s of Company E.
 r the "L.cnely Hearts" crave for excitement it is suggested that they apply to the nearest recruiting sta tion. The Loneliness" of the Brass City cannot match the Loneliness" of South Pacific Island.
 There's a pardonable note of pride in the letter from the boys concern ing their home town, one of the most hOspitalbe cities in the United States. One letter proposes That's off to the local girls who are faithful to the real men, their sweethearts in the front lines"
 And here's the letter officially signed by the non-commiSs1oned ot- ficers of Company E.:
 Company E, 1O2nd Infantry (R)
 Somewhere in the Pacific"
 We of the armed forces on foreign soil, feel that it is our privilege to voice our opinions concerning the problems of ti.ose who have been left behind. Our opinions are based on the articles which present the problem of morale for the young and healthy defense workers. We feel that if they are so young and healthy. they should be in the army with us.
 Uncle Sam has a problem trying to keep the morale of his A. E. F. and does fairly good job consider Ing the circumstances, but--a sold- fer reads his hometown paper and finds that those who live in comfort In his place, craving excitement and entertainment which was never presented in peace time. We have few suggestions and ideas we would like to present, and hope they will De conveyed to the lonesome de- fense workers who have invaded our town.
 T am very sorry to hear that those poor defense workers from out of the State of Connecticut, are % lonely and can find no ac- tivity, We are working here about fourteen hours a day with one show a week, and then it's a sin- gle feature and we don't have bank night or get dish, but with all our troubles here, we would be glad to open a lonely hearts club, and correspond with those poor boys who are the men behind the men behind the gun--f they care to write"
 Sgt. Freddie VeiIIette
 They ought to come down here, and they will know how lonely a man can be-"
 Sgt. Raymond MikOlsky
 "Your lonely, you haven't many friends in your new surroundings, and all you have for entertain ment is three or four movies a week, dances and all kind of sports that you might be interest ed in. Of course, we realize that isn't much, but can you remember back to Feb. 24, 1941 when the National Guard was inducted into Federal Service, and we were sent from our homes to very distant place, 6O,O0O troops in all. The nearest town was 12 miles away, with . few thousand population. The nearest city was 50 miles away, but we didn't find cause to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
Fall Archdeac0nry
 Meeting Scheduled

Rev. Dr. Thomas s. Cline, rector of Christ church in Watertown. will be In charge of the fall meeting of the Litchfield Archdeaeonry in Marbledale. Delegates from each church in the archdoaconaTy end also from Fairfield county are ex- uected to attend. pr. Cline Is the arch deacon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
AWARD GRANTED
 INJURED NURSE

Mary J. Morgan of 273 Cooke street will receive $680 compensation from the City of Waterbury as the result of injuries sustained January l7 while serving as @ nurse at the Brookslde home, according to finding issued by Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell. The nurse claimed she sustained a dislocation of her right shoulder The payment will be In full settle ment of the claim including an ee0 medical expense item.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
Company E o Officers
 Send Salute To Girls
 Back In Home Town
Suggestions Offered to Defense Workers Reported DiscOntented OverlaCk of Social COntacts";
 Army Seeking Young Men Says AEF Boys

From far distant army in the South Pacific barrage of comment and suggestions for the Lonely Hearts, among defense workers in Waterbury industries The guns manned by husky Waterbury youths members of Company F, 1O2nd Infantry They are trained the scores of tout town workers here who have been panng lack of social contacts etc Their attitude doesn't click with the boys in the service One of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
SCOUTS TO SHOW
 CHRISTMAS CARDS

An exhibition of hand made Christmas cards has been planned by Girl Scout Troop 8 for the city. wide "Raily for Victory" which will he held Oct. si ct Buckingham hall. Members Of the troop went on a hike this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
Gasoline AIIotments
 ToBeReduced Oct. p
One=Round Trip Daily for Shop Employees; Committees
 Aiding Local Board to Determine Allowance

Sorting of applications for supplementary gasoline toning books started at the ration headquarters in Mattatuck Historical building this morning preparatory o the computation of allowances which was scheduled to be- gin at o'clock this afternoon The books will be dStrb uted between Oct 19 and and will take effect Oct 22
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
Barrage From War Zone Hits 1Lonely Heartss He
Junior Victory Week 10 Be
 Given officioI Sendoff Tonight
EDDIE LYNCH NJ. (. FOR SACRED HEART PROGRAM

Victory Week onHcialy opened this morning at 10 o'clock but it. will be given it's official sendod tonight Lb House the Green by the Sacred Heart charoesr This will directed by that congenal Master Eddie Lynch who is noted throughout the city for his patriotic and well balanced And instead of spelling the enjoyment would will what kind of program it is.
 And of course the music will be supplied by that up and coming orchestra, directed Matthews with Robinson doing the vocals. And going to take liking this orchestra that play that way you like hear it. And also that when you and hear this that will not forget the for which it is being So approached official w. e. give generously. Help HELP ALLIES" sfs-
 all Victory sign up the Civilian Defense Office Liberty now and be eligible for the valuable prizes.
 This program will start at p. m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
Scrap Drive Notes

Michael Cozy. president and treasurer of Cadillac Sales & Ser vice, Inc, Frank Lyman, vice-pres- ident of the auxiliary policemen and organizer of the groups de- molition squads, and Bernard Dil- lon, millwright of the American Brass Co.,, acetylene torch welder, have been given the newspaper 'E'' fer their work on the scrap metal drive.
 On Dracut avenue off Hill street, 10 children have established their own scrap depot and are collect ing loads of meteal to fill it up.
 J. Warren Upson, chairman of the salvage committee, warned that anyone caught stealing scrap from any depot will be prosecut- ed. There have been several re- ports of depots having been rob- bed.
 With no school today because of Columbus Day, many children have been spending the day cOI- lecting scrap metal for the United Newspapers campaign.
 The loading platform which the Chamber of Commerce gave to the campaign weighed 2,750 pounds. William V. Tobin, manager of the Epicure shop, is donating two- ton boiler and a one-ton water tank to the drive. Both are in the cellar of the store. The tanks will be broken up before Icing remov- ed.
 One of the largest piles of scrap metal in the city at the present time has been collected in front of the Oronoke School on Woes ter avenue. It is the work of the entire neighborhood. A handsome electric clock decOrates the heap, which is composed of everything conceivable in the way of scrap.
 
 A 350-pound casting box was dismantled at The Democrat to- and placed along side the many other pieces of machinery which Building Supt. Fred Carey was busy gathering up for the scrap metal drive.
 The HadIey Furniture Company had a wealth of scrap material to donate to the drive. Metal furni- ture and the like, which had be- come broken or discarded from stock, was piled high on one of the cOmpany's trucks and taken to the Commercial Iron and Metal Company on South Fifth street.
 Front lawns, driveways, garages, back yards all over the city were dotted with various sized piles of scrap over the week -end. In some instances the scrap won't be pick ed up until 5s.Scai6sy, fer ssla.'5 the day when a great fleet of trucks will cover the entire city. Extremely heavy articles or large collections will be taken care of during the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12

street, charged with operating mo- tor vehicle while his license was under suspension. He was given a suspended sentence on charge of operating vehicle without display ing markers.
 Brilsky, who was arrested several weeks ago, entered plea of guilty.
 Charged with the abandonment of five children, Estella King, 32, of CAT North Main street, was given a continuance to Wednesday when arraigned before Judge John l.. Gaffney in municipal court today.
 She was arrested yesterday by Lieut.. Ernest Pakul and Officer Joe seph Cayanaugh of the vice squad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
@n4Ms7yn~E esTABLISI4ED 1888
Fitting The Punishment To The Crime Still Applies To Clothes.
ESTABLISHED 1888

 Crime Still Applies To Clothes. The man who poys foo little 10 buy clothes comfort is taking it out of his hide and his nervous system-punishmen enough for any man to stand for the crime of expecting gold dollars for fifty cents.
 Tugsing ot coat thot does no huseing of the neck - coet tight heFe-Ioose tHere-no styIe-no fit-no comfort. Our clothes begin where quality and hand tailored comfort begins >-at $35.
 Tussd0y until l2 - we hunt for serup-0fter twelve, noon-busi- ness as usual.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
JUNEAU DEALERS MUST COLLECT TAX
 ON TRANSPORTATION

Deputy Collector of Internal Reve- nue Wes Overby announced today that the new transportation tax of 3 percent, effective December l, must be charged in Alaska on all freight hauled by transfer com panies, delivery services and other forms of drayage, applying to intra- city transportation within Alaska cities.
 This does not mean that grocery stores and other retailers supplying delivery service must pay the tax, but all for hire dealers must. The tax provides that 3 percent of the amount charged for the service of hauling must be collected by the hauler and paid as tax.
 All persons engaged in such busi- nesses must register with the De- partment of Internal Revenue by February l. Information desired in- cludes the name of the dealer and place of business. Dealers must pay their taxes monthly for the preced- ing month.
 Government agencies are exempt from the transportation tax
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
DRINKING HOURS
 FOR SOLDIERS IN
 ALASKA GIVEN

U. s. Army troops in Alaska have been informed that according to the policy established by WDC Com mander Lieut.. Gen. John L. De- Witt, in joint agreement with the Navy, the Alaska Defense Command has decided on the following policy regarding drinking of liquor by soldiers:
 Liquor may be purchased when it is served on the premises for consumption there only between 5 pm. and midnight. Formerly liquor was cut off to Army men at 10 pm. Between the hours of midnight and 10 o'clock the next morning, the premises of such places will be clos ed to Army men.
 Army men may purchase liquor for off-premise consumption in AL aska between the hours of pm. and pm. The purchase of beer by military personnel not under arms is not restricted by this new order.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
File Charge
 Against Wife
 In Shooting

A charge of assault with dan gerous weapon" was filed late yes terday against Mrs T. J. Scott who seriously wounded her husband. a chief boatswain's mate in the Navy Monday afternoon in their home in Juneau, She told officers that the gun went off accidentally in her hand.
 The charge accuses her of being armed with a dangerous weapon, a revolver, with which she as- saulted her husband by shooting him. The complaint was signed by an FBI agent.
 Mrs. Scott, held in the city jail since shortly after the shooting, was transferred to the Federal jail last night after the charge was filed in U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray's court by U. S. Attorney William Holzheimer
 Scott was shot through the should CT with an old German revolver, one of a collection of old guns. He was reported to be on the road to recovery in St. Ann's Hospital today
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
TREAT FEM ROUGH IS WEEKEND SHOW
 COMING, CAPITOL
All Principals Are Well Known as Actors on
 Legitimate Sage

Although there is only one actor on Broadway for every ten in Hol- lywoCd, it's still a fact that nine out of every ten film players ori- ginally come from the New York stage. .
 Treat Elm Rough" the Univer- sal action drama coming at the Capitol this weekend, is a good case ill point.
 Of all the principals, Peggy Nor an is the only one who wasn't found in front of the footlights. She got her break" via radio
 But all the rest first learned the tricks of the makeup kit in Times Square. Eddie Albert first clicked in Brother Rat" and Room Sery- ice"
 William Frawley was in big time vaudeville and on the stage in a number of musicals before he came to filmtown
 Truman Bradley, Mantan More land and Joseph Crehan are, too, all formerly of The Big Stem
 Lloyd Corrigan earned his spurs as an actor in Manhattan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17

tCOnIUlueu lIOlll 66C SllCy have, and can be caught in Kiska waters.
 Ack-Ack Scarce
 However, there are definite signs of the lack of some supplies such as anti-aircraft ammunition. For the last week and before that, the ack-ack has been limited by the Japanese who are apparently n- willing to expend ammunition which is necessary to harass our planes at high attitudes. And it is known that the Kiska Japs have guns which are capable of reach- ing to high levels, such as 2o,o0O feet.
 Their fire lately has been limit ed to low-level-that is, from two to three thousand feet-attacks Similarly, although enemy planes have appeared over Kiska, they are obviously patched up from those wrecked in the air or on Kiska beaches during our heavy Septem- Der attacks.
 The Jap pilots who fly these wrecks obviously are under orders to avoid contact with United States fighters or even to attempt to shoot down bombers. They run for the clouds as soon as our planes are sighted
 Little Wild Meat
 With the exception of fish, Kiska offers little to relieve the Japs hunger. Some birds are available, but with the cold and the snow already here, the bird life is rapid ly moving southwark Kiska never has offered wild meat in any quan- titles.
 Native residents of the Aleutians say that it is possible for people who know how to sustain them selves on certain roots and few berries and fish with occasional seals. But it is doubtful if a large armed force will be able to do so. And it would certainly be uncomfortable if it was tried.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
REBEKAH LODGE WILL
 COLLECT CANNED GOODS

Continuing the practice of former years, members of Perseverance Re- bekah Lodge will donate canned foods, and anything else they may want to give, for distribution at Christmas time. All packages should be clearly marked for whom intend- ed and left at Bert's Cash Grocery by next Monday, December 21. Mir. Mcdowell has offered to make the necessary delivery out the road and will have box handy in his store where gifts may be placed.
 Any Rebekah in doubt about the procedure should call Mrs. Robert Keeny, phone 432, for information.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
DRAFT LODGING
 IS "N0 GO" IN
 "S0NS O GUNS''
Wayne Morris, Tom Brown and William Orr Cavort,
 2Ofh Century Tonight

For bang-up film entertainment, Warner Bros Three Sons O. Guns" now at the 20th Century, is one of the funniest motion pie lures of the season.
 Tn the title roles are a rascally trio of talented young players, Wayne Morris, Tom Brown and William Orr. Their mother is played by Irene Rich. and Mar jorie Rambeau is the aunt.
 The films cavorting is about the three boys, wastrels all, and their attempts to dodge the draft AL ways problem children, trombone, playing Wayne, actor Bill an d sports promoter jack = of all : trades Tom, give Miss Rich a heartache to add to her headache when the conscription question naires arrive and the fun starts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
ROBERT RICE BACK
 FROM PETERSBURG

Robert Rice, Inspector for the Off, flee of Price Administration, return ed to his Juneau headquarters last night by steamer from Petersburg, where he had been on routine in- spection.
 Mir Rice was absent from the Juneau office for two weeks on of- ficial business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
0RRIk KIMBAlL IS
 ACCOMPANIED TO
 JUNEAU BY FATHER

Orrin Kimball, Assistant Agent for the Northland Transportation Company here, returned last night from Ketchikan where he has been for the last two and half months relieving Gerry Bach, agent at that place, during the latter's illness.
 William B. Kimball, ST, arrived in Juneau last night also and will spend the Christmas holidays with his son here. MT. Kimball, who visited here three years ago, is spending his first few days here renewing the many friendships made during his previous visit
 Lieut.. and Mrs. William Kimball, Jr., who formerly lived in Juneau and have more recently been To- cated in Ketchikan, are now in Seattle, where he is on duty with the U. s. Navy. Before being called into active duty. Lieut.. Kimball was with the U. s. Forest Service in Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-17
ROY HOLLAND E IMPROVING FROM
 BURNS RECEIVED

Roy Noland, popular Juneau Douglas Telephone Company Sup erintendent who suffered severe electrical burns yesterday is in splendid condition this afternoon, Dr. w. w. Council, attending phy- sician, said, and further stated that he planned to permit MT Noland to return home tomorrow. He added that Noland will, of course, be confined to his home for several days, but would be able to get around some in the house.