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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
JUDGES
 STUDYING SYSTEM
Uniform Procedure, Fees Expected to Result From
 Present Discussions

The special committee appointed by the Connecticut Probate Assem- ply to establish. a uniform system of procedure and fees in the pro- bate courts of the state will meet twice weekly in Waterbury for the next two months to complete its worok. Plans for the meeting here were made yesterday as the com- mittee filed a report of its work to date at a meeting of the states probate judges in New Haven.
 Judge Patrick Healey of the Wa terbury probate district is a mem Der of the special committee. The committee, it is reported, has found cases in which one court charges 20 cents for a certain service while another court charges $2.95.
 The report of the special corn- mittee will probably go before the 1943 state legislature is some form. In any case, legislation placing pro- bate judges on a salary rather than a fee basis will undoubtedly be pro- posed again when the new legis- lature meets.
 Two new members were added to the committees ranks yesterday, Judge A. William Pruner of Litch- field and Judge Ellsworth B. Foote of North Branford. This gives the committee membership of seven.
 At its series of meetings in Wa terbury, the committee will con- tinue its task of setting up uniform rules and fees to be followed by all pribate courts in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10

Seven auto mishaps were record- ed yesterday and last night and two others were written into the books this morning.
 A car operated by Andrew Cos cia of S9S Wolcott strete went out of control early this morning and crashed into house owned by lSa- bella M. Scanlon, teacher at Walsh school, at the corner of Wal nut and Coe streets. The Verenda of the house was said to be dam aged extensively.
 At 7:20 this morning, Mrs. Jen- nie A, Mcdonnell of 86 Bank street, on her way to work, was struck by an automobile operated by William Burns of 43 Aver street who was driving on South Main street com inp from Nausatuck. Capt, Will ligm Duggan of the accident bu- reau of police headquarters said that the report discloses that Mrs, Mcconnell stepped out from in front 0i a bus, lost her balance and slipped on the ice, as Burns drove by. She is under treatment at St, Mery'S hospital.
 Kenneth G. Miles of 25 Douglas avenue, found lying on the street n ar the C. R. Ss L. Go. on West Main street last night, was taken to Waterbury hospital where 1t was fe eared that the mans skull was fractured, Further examination dis q I'd that 1t was not, and he was di charged this morning. Police are o. the opinion that Miles was not $, tuck by a car, but slipped as he Il. ,empted to cross the street,
 A skidding truck struck Elmira c. sgolre of 448 North Main street a she was walking on Cooke street, a. d she was treated by pr. John Wortheimer who said that her in- juries were not serious.
 John ONeil, 45, of g North Leonard street, was treated at St, Iary's yesterday for internal in- ,il .yies following an accident at the corner of Mill and Baldwin streets,
 A possible scalp laceration and Csn eussion of tke brain were Sus- t. ined by Mrs. Anna May Stack of lCi Merideu road when the car in V hich she and her husband were rising was struck by a truck oper- e'sd by Aime J. Semard of Hart fcrd.
 Miss Vera Grady of g Pearl street %<s admitted to Waterbury hospi- tel with a fracture of the right enkla after she slipped on the ice,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
HOME FRI ONT 7sl23sEGd7 Mirror Ban Reflects Shortage Of Silver

other African exports for U. s. con- sumption. But 1t won't be because these African products will be brought to the United States.
 They'll be used on the spot for Allied troops. But that means less will have to be shipped from the United States to the troops or to England.
 Most important of all, however, is that fact these African-produced food stuffs will be used in great quantities for boosting the Allied cause in occupied territories and feeding parts of starving Europe. So, when you read that the Ivory Coast produced 5000 tons of cocoa a year-Or one-sixth of Americas annual c0nsumption-and that pea nut oil in North Africa was so plen- tiful that it was being used for motor oil by Axis subs, you're right in as- suming that Allied occupation may indirectly relieve the imminent CO., coa scarcity and fats and oils short age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10

stands there are enough luxuries or Semi-luxuries on hand to hold through Christmas, but as soon as these are gone they'll be gone for good. And shortages won't be con- fined to non-essentials or knick- knackS.
 The meaning of essential" Is go- ing to change and soon you'll really mean an absolute necessity when you speak that word. And one things sure-you're going to have to take what's there and like it, go without or find substitute. Because when there's shortage due to con- version of an industry to war pro- duction, that particular shortage is here to stay until well after the duration.
 Rural Rationing
 The meat-rationing order that goes into effect next month isn't confined to those citizens who do their buying at the butcher shop. It applies equally to the farmer who raises and slaughters his own meat. African Products
 In one sense. you're perfectly right in assuming that since the United States has taken over French West Africa and North Africa there might be more cocoa, bananas, oils and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
Descendant of John Alden and Priscillu
 Goes Right Back Into Uncle Som's Army

apparently took is sO heart. For. 800 years later. the tenth and eleventh direct descendants of that same John Alden are speaking for themselves in q language the Japs and Nazis understand. They are Corporal William F. Alden, IS, q veteran of six battles and five campaigns in the World War. and hls son. Jehn. 70. who quit high school to fight his eountFy'a battles ln the Navy.
 Corporal Alden, whose home ia al Walpole. Mass. dIdn't think .hat hs sas toe cid si 4s e fight agaIn ia thls war. Corporal Alden. who Nas . sergeant ln Battery A. Seventh Field Artillery. First Dlvt. slen. ln ths World War, resnlIstsd la ths Army en September 2. i0t2. lis asksd to be assigned to hla old eulhL ths Rlut Division. Ever slnss fhs last war hs has been se. iivs ls ths Veterans eoeiesy ef il,s Flpt Division ~hish has ilRured prominently lg ths ahalr ef lhe AmsFiess ieelea llls hsaFs uas Ssi eh geinF hseh lo ihas 0rEanlEss ilsn ls wtleb bs Issd sssh prlds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
$l5,OOO DAMAGE
 SUITS NEAR END
Evidence to Be Completed in Superior Court This
 Afternoon

Presentation of testimony in the si5.O00 damage suit brought by Ber- tram E. Gardiner of Waterbury against Downing 4. Reinhrecht. al- SO Of this city. is expected to be concluded thLs afternoon. and the case may so to the superior court Jury late this afternoon or tomor. row morning. The hearing opened Tuesday morning wlth Judge Ken. meth Wynne presiding.
 The plaintiff lceks to recover aS the result Of personal injuries klia. lalned Jan. 10, i0Si when . car Up. erated by the defendant Gkidded and struck hlm as be walked along Pine street near dhnridge street. A laFue portion of this m0rnlng'A testimony wns devoted 10 phykielans' reports. The plaintiff claims he sustained . e0ncukslon 0l the brain, alla injuries t0 hla head, neck, all0uldnfhs arms, legs. ankles. nnd body ns a lrsull 0f lAe aeeldent,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
NEW INVENTORY
 CONTROL SEEN
WIPE Seeks to Provide More Equitable Distribu-
 ton of Supplies
By ARTHUR F. DEGREvE

Limited Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 Washington, Dec. 10-CUP)-The War Production Board, seeking more equitable distribution of steadily decreasing supplies of con- sumers goods, will impose new in ventory controls soon compelling merchants to maintain the same relationship between inventories and sales as those that prevailed during the. three years before Pearl Harbor.
 The new regulation, responsible officials said today, will apply to the stocks of all large retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.
 WIPE Chairman Donald M. Nel- son had emphasized the need of such controls because of heavy pressure being imposed on markets as the result of excessive purchases of consumers goods in anticipation of war shortages.
 The step is being taken after weeks of discussion with leaders of the various industries effected. In- formed sources indicated that the proposal encountered no material opposition.
 WIPE authorities said that only some 10000 of nearly 2,00o 900 re- tailers would be covered = only those engaged in big business. Mer- chants having a turnover of less than $100,000 a year probably will be exempted. It was not known now how many wholesalers and manufacturers would be included.
 Oficials emphasized that 1t is not a "share-the- inventory" plan-divi- sion of inventories in large stores among smaller stores. But, 1t was stated, heavily stocked mermhants will not be permitted to increase supplies until holdings are cut down to the new normal basis.
 WIPE hopes the plan not only will extend thel fife of some small retailers now threatened with ex- tinction because of a paucity of stocks, but that 1t will be morale builder. War workers away from large cities are complaining of in- ability to purchase some consumers goods. Under gasoline rationing ooff1cials said, 1t is more important than ever that little retailers near residential communities be permit ted 8 fair share of consumers goods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
TROOP. i PLANS
 RALLY PROGRAM
Boys Scouts to Offer Demonstrations Sunday;
 Girls Meet Tonight
OAKVlLLE Correspondent. Irene Slough, Telephone A-S99S

Oakville, Dec. 10 = Last evening Troop l, Boy Scouts convened at the Community hall under the leader ship of Scoutmaster Walter Thorne. Preparations for the Scout Rally Sunday were made. Several demon strations will be given by members of Troop l, among them will be a rescue line from the floor to the bal- cony, compass reading and knot tying. Thorne was assisted by Jo- seph LeClair.
 Scouts present were: John Syssa. Edward Meehan, Joseph Meehan, Robert Wallace, Adam Ludzas. w.t. liam Hassel. Leroy Garner. Fred Slough, Michard, Finnamore, Thomas Kosha, Ranslow, Franklin Todd, Goudreau, Phillip Famiglietti Joseph LeClair and Scoutmaster Thorne.
 Registration Starts Saturday
 Young men of Oakville and Wa. tertown who have atttained their 18th birthday will register at the office of the local Selective Service Board o. g, 637 Main street, Wa tertown, Friday.
 They may register between g a. m. and 5 p. m. on the days as- signed for registration.
 Briefs
 The Girl Scout Troop will meet at the Community hall this even- ing under the leadership of Miss Drucilla LittlehaleS.
 The monthly meeting of the We'll Baby Conference took place at the Union Congregational church hall yesterday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
YOUTH RESCUED FROM OPEN SEAS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
3,843 STATIONS
 GIVEN LICENSES
i3 Per Cent Decrease in Gas Sites Noted Over
 Previous Year

Despite somber predictions by automotive men last summer as to the future of retail gasoline filling stations because of announced fed eral restrictions regarding gasoline sai,s, the Department of Motor Vehicles had licensed 2,943 retail filling stations as of December out Of 3.307 stations being operated previously. The decrease represents ,.ss than l3 percent
 Commissioner John T. Mccarthy stated that of the 546 filling sta- Cions which did not renew their li- censes, 4l4 sent in cancellations while nothing definite had been heard from the remaining 150. The cancellations, explained the com missioner. included a number oi stations located along the shore and at summer resorts where winter business would not warrant ex- pense Of current operation. Some Of theg:. he stated. unquestionably would renew licenses when their summer business developed.
 A would be expected, the decline in the number Of pumps being op- erated is in keeping with the de- crease in stations licensed although, inasmuch as small stations with lim- lied pump equipment would be the first 10 discontinue operation. the agreement need not be c certainty. HowReyer. aS of December l. there were iO,D24 pumps being operated by retail gasoline filling stations ln Connecticut as compared with i2.- b0a year ago. Comparatively few stations in bulll-up areas failed l0 renew operating licenses. aecofd- Ing to Commissioner Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10


 leg and fish him back.
 FOUGHT FOR SEVEN HOURS
 For seven hours they fought the cold and seas to hang on. Then a rescue vessel sighted them. She'd been searching all night, though none among her crew believed they'd find survivors in seas like this.
 Still the ordeal was not over. The rescue ship couldn't launch a boat in this weather. By magnificent sea- manship she was maneuvered, with out motors Qest propellers mangle the raft and the men on it), along side the raft. They tried to secure it, but each time the hawsers snapped. There was nothing to do but jump.
 When the waves hurled the raft to a crest, the men jumped for the rescue ships scramble net. Four, Brown among them, made it safely. The fifth missed his grip, fell back into the ocean and was lost.
 An hour later the rescue ship spotted the lifeboat. Only five of more than 40 were left. They were clinging, semi-conscious, to her small keel-their only grip on life for the nearly eight hours they spent in the sea after the over crowded boat capsized hardly twen- ty minutes after getting away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
Little Action In A. M.
 Market Transactions
Dividend Actions React FavOrably; Motors Hold Small
 Gains; Airlines Mixed

top for the year and Bohn Alumi. mum, Liggett & Meyers Tobacco. and Columbian Carbon scored gains of point and more.
 American Shipbuilding, Bayuk Cigars and Penn-D Dixie Cement pre- ferred were down a point and more each and Albany & Susquehanna Railway preferred dropped 3ss to 821k. Inland was down IA to 604 in slightly easier steel group. Mo- tors clung to small gains. Rails held close to yesterdays finals, with losses outnumbering gains. Air Line shares were mixed. Oils held wel a coppers were trif1e lower. Si- monds Saw & Steel lost 3-8 points to %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
NEW YEARS PARTY COMMITTEE MEETS
Club Plans to Be Outlined Tomorrow; CYO COn-
 venes Tonight
Washington Hill

There will be 8 meeting of the New Years Party committee, Wash mgton Park Community Club, and the Christmas party committee to- morrow evening at the Washington Park Community house. Christmas party meets at 8 o'clock with Miss Mary ODonnell >in charge and the New Years party at S;S0 with George Lynch in charge.
 An invitation was received from the Platts Mills Community Associa- tien, Inc, to the officers of Wash ington Park Community Club, to at tend their dedication services, of their new community house, at PlattS Mills, Saturday night De- cember 18th, at 8 o'clock, Washing ton Park Community Club and the PlattS Mills club have been very closely associated for Q number of years. and 1t was with a great deal of interest that this letter was read. Members of the Washington Park Community Club wish the Platts Mills Club good luck in their under taking, It certainly is a step in the right direction and shows progress siveness in big way,
 There will be meeting of St, Francis c. Y, o, tonight at 800 o'clock in the basement of the par ochial school,
 Girl Scout Troop 40, will meet this evening from 7:30 to 9 o'clock, at Washington Park Community House. Miss Helen Kiely, assistant scout leader who is in charge of the handkrafts, asks all the girls to bring their work with them. as she is anxious to finish the Christmas work up as soon as possible.
 The Earbenders will play their ninth game of the season tomorrow night at the Community House, at 8:l5 o'clock.
 Lieutenant Francis x. Tehan, son of MT. and Mrs. Martin Tehan of Baldwin street. has returned to his duties as assistant operations officer at the flight lines. at Waterboro, South Carolina. Lieutenant Tehan IS first pilot in charge of plane-and flies B-25s. He had a five days fur tough at his home, and was here to see his brother George leave with the last group of selectees leaving December 4th. Lieutenant Tehan's mail may be sent to 487 Squadron, Army Air Base, $40 B. G. Water boro, South Carolina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
POSTAL BUSINESS
 RUSH DEVELOPING
Extra Trucks Are Being Pressed Into Service;
 Auxiliary Force On Call

Trucks to handle extra loads of h I in Waterbury before Christmas ' be rented from private owners, tflaster Charles A. Babin stated ic ay. Although Hartford is reported have arranged with the U. S, Z y to borrow vehicles for the [ stmaS rush, MT. Babin sad a munieation from the federal .nn t.t ltated such procedure l TO. be adopted here.
 ..lcsl pcs cstoffice officials have not ' vso information on the plan 2 oted in Hartford, whereby be- 2 D aII % Army trucks, driv- [ v soldiers, will assist the postal rrment. Postmaster William J. s;in of Hartford announced re- a lv tha, commanding officers of . First Corps area had given per- ! lon to borrow trucks from mili- l. establishments in the vincinity. ] trucks for the most part will be c rated by enlisted drivers, but the L. l will be handled by postal em- pl Jyes and auxiliary workers.
 The belief was expressed by local C. lcials today that due to pressure D. the war Army trucks were not D ailable in large enough numbers to permit civilian use. The action h. Hartford was taken as a result ol the transportation difficulties created there because Of the war
 Postmaster said that two extra trucks were placed in service in this week and the mum. Der would be increased to l2 or IS by the height Of the Christmas postal rush. He stated about 2O0 Rglra workers will be employed next R eek and the number will be in- creased later 10 about $50. The staff may start 10 gork on a 24-hour shortly. it vas indicated. ri90is folesfeF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Dec. 10. (UP)-Gradec fine staple Montana wool was sole at a grease price of 54 cents 10, wool estimated to shrink 55 per cent the U. s. Agriculture Department reported today.
 Secured New Zealand and Monte. video spot wools, low half blood, ane high 3-8,s in grade were sold at de. livered prices of $105. There was good demand for medium pulles wools at ceiling prices. ''.,'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
E. M. WHITCOMB
 HERE SATURDAY
Share the Meat Campaign Meeting Scheduled in
 Grange Hall
PROSPECT Rudella c. Driscoll. Corre- sp0ndent = Telephone 5.O92l

Prospect, Dec. 10-A very timely and interesting problem will be discussed at the Share the Meat Campaign" meeting to be held in Grange hall Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Clifford P. Wallace, chssR- man of the Connecticut Vofun- teers of Prospect, and Mrs. John Staneslow, local nutrition instruc- tor, will arrange the program.
 Miss Frances M. Whitcomb of the county farm bureau, will address the gathering and literature to help the consumer with the ever increasing ration problems will be available.
 Members of St. Anthony's par ish, the Congregational parish, farm bureau. P. T. A., and Grange are urged to attend.
 In conjunction with the safety campaign now being publicized by the Connecticut Public Safety com mission, Most Rev. Maurice F. Mo- Auliffe, Bishop of the diocese, has sent letter to all the parishes ad- vocating safe driving. The letter, in part, states: Deaths and acci- dents on our highways still continue to bewilder and disturb the people of our commonwealth. Drivers of cars and pedestrians are both guilty. From every side come appeals to public officials to lessen the ap- palling list. The Governors com mission for highway safety has tn- augurated another campaign-this time a real crusad on behalf of the public. I suggest that 1t be made a matter of daily routine in the family to rehearse and discuss for five minutes each day the dangers on the highways and the means of avoiding accidents. May I also Sug- gest that in the family prayer we ask each day the merciful God to protect us from all danger, physical and moral"
 A Christmas party was held last evening at the, Hotel Elton by the Democratic Women's club. Follow ing a brief business session dinner was enjoyed and gifts exchanged Nominations and elections of ofii- cers will take place at the Jan uary meeting.
 Members attending last evening included Mrs. James Doyle Mrs. Daniel B. Connor. Mrs. Beatrice Hyrnes. Mrs. William Hubbard. Mrs. Alfred Martin. Mrs. Elizabeth Shine, Mrs. Harry Coughlan, Mrs, Prank Baker. Mrs. Anne Beaure- gard, Mrs. Damis Lagasse. Mrs Alphonse Lagasse and Mrs. William ]. prlscoll.
 Mrs. John staneslow will be . guest speaker on Fay ClaFks "Ouy Nelghbor' program over station VERY, Friday ct i;ib D. m.
 Mrs. Btaneslow will speak on ''Lithuania."
 v. p. Q. Ralph HaFlnelt hos Fe- l turned to Charleston. S. G., after spending aFi elahl.dhy fuFlough with his aunt. Mrs, Beatrice MFFnen of Now Haven road,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
TIRE INSPECTORS
 FOR TOWN CHOSEN
Rationing Board Examin- ing Registrations; Meth-
 Odist Club Meets
CHESHIRE Cheshire Phone 334 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, December 10. - The local rationing board is examining tire registrations and will be mailed as soon as the work is completed. The first inspection period does not end until January 3l. so motorists do Not have to have the forms until their tires are examined. The following tire inspectors have been announced for Cheshire: Klemons Garage, Huxley Garage, R. w. Hine, Russell B. Nichols, Kramers gas station, Burney Griffin and Earl Minois station.
 There will be a meeting on Friday evening of the members of the MT. and Mrs. Club of the Methodist church at the home of MT. and Mrs. Merrill Moore.
 At the meeting in the town hall on Tuesday evening. plans were made for the air raid wardens siir- vey and instructions to household CTS in their sectors. Howard E. Frisbie. chief warden, gave Q de- tailed account of the plans of the State Defense Council to issue stickers for householders who have compiled with the protective needs for air raid. Warden Frisbie ex- plained the plan for wardens te canvass their sectors to explain el angles of protection and displayed blanks with questions that house holders are to comply with before being certified for window stiekeFs The rules for ceFtlfication include the following measures: Knowledgl Of warning signals, fire precauilon fire fighting equipment. care Of chil' dren and invallds. refuge rooms blackout provlsions. war gas de' tense, outdoor protection and olheI rules which the local defense eoun. eIl might enforce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-10
o'sCHCKLGRUBER wANDERs

Hollywood, Cal.-CUP) Desmond Slattery is mourning the wandering instincts of his pet. a South Ameri- can. de-odoriZed skunk. Alexander O'Schlcklgruber After acquiring the pet in Latin America. Slattery thought to improve on Hitlers fam ily name by prcfiying an O. the Q" standing for Obnoxious. He h s taken The precaution Of advising all Eoinc owners where Alex might ihow up. that the Skunks name Is Inc wOrst part Oi him.