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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
SCOUTS TO START
 SESSIONS MONDAY
ROund-T Table Discussions Planned for Ship and
 Squadron Leaders

Monthly round table sessions for all Council, Troop, Ship and Squad ron leaders are being started, David Babson, scout executive, stated to- day. The sessions will be held on Monday nights and repeated on Thursdays so that those that cannot attend one night may come the oth- CT.
 The topic for November will be Troop Program Planning" It will be given in the Scout House at the rear of the First Church on Nov. g and 12. On Nov. 10, the Prospect Troop committee will be host to the East District Round Table.
 Eight Boards of Review have been scheduled for November. Tn the Wa terbury districts tahey will be held: East, Nov. 10, Troop 27, Prospect school; North, Nov. 24, Troop g, Salvation Army; West, Nov. 24, Troop 20, Blessed Sacrament church South, Nov. 27, Troop 19, South Fed erated church; Central, Nov. 27, Troop 24, Mulcahy school, and Col umbia, Troops g, 3l and 35, to be specially arranged.
 The Watertown Board of Review will be held Nov. 3 at the Commun- ity building and the meeting for Naugatuck will be held at the Nau- gatuck Y. M. c. A. on Nov. 6. The sessions all start at 7:30 with the exception of the one in Naugatuck which starts ct D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
Heavy Fighting By
 Germans Shifted
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Of Marshal Semyon Timoshenko's $ relief offensive northwest of Stalin- grad, the noon communiQue said: ".. Soviet troops consolidated their positions, wiped out 30 Rumanians and captured booty"
 The Soviet high command acc knowledged no German gain yes- terday in Stalingrad, where the Germans were throwing masses ot men, tanks and planes against a northern industrial district along the Volga.
 The Germans, however, were pay ing the customarily high price for their attacks. In the 12 hours end ing last midnight, more than HOG were killed, eight tanks were burned or disabled and 18 planes were shot down.
 Tn the Stalingrad area, Soviet troops are repelling enemy attacks, J last midnight's Soviet communiQue said. During the day, over HOO German officers and men were killed. Soviet troops disabled or burned eight tanks and silenced six trench mortar and eight artillery batteries. Eighteen German planes were shot down in combat or by anti-aircraft fire"
 Marshal Smeyon Timoshenko'S re- lief offensive northwest of Stalin- grad was characterized by local fighting" yesterday, the commit nique said, although on one sector Soviet forces penetrated enemy po- sitions, killed 200 Germans in hand to hand battle and captured one gun, two trench mortars, five ma chine guns, radio transmitter and two trucks loaded with ammunition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
NAVY RECRUITS
 1sO IN MONTH
September Record Break. ing Enlistment Topped
 By 36 in October

Septembers record breaking nun Der of enlistments was topped by 36 for October, according to figures released this morning by Chief Petty Oficer Garry Murphy of the local Navy recruiting oface. There were 100 enlistments during Octo- Der, with l30 of the men being from waterbury. In September only 164 men enlisted in the Navy through the local ofnce.
 Applications for the month POS for September. There were 15 amounted to 2O6 aa compared to reflections because of physical de- fleets during the month. The ss re. maining men who have applied for enlistment are being held over until November.
 The GO men from outside this city who were enlisted during the month came from Naugatuck, 22; Beacon Falls, 3; Thomastot1, 8; Ter ryville, s: Watertown and Oakville, 6; Wolcott, 3; Bristol, 3: and Beth lehem, Prospect, Seymour, North field, Litchfield, Milldale, South bury, Roxbury end Middlebury, 10.
 Six local men applied for enlist ment in the Navy yesterday at the local recruiting office. They were Carmine Cireillo, 20. of SIS South Leonard street; Anthony Corbo, 20, of l42 Fairfield avenue; Michael Haddad, 1S, of 122 Savings street; Kenneth Judson, 19, of S27 Chip man street; Lewis Lloyd, 20, of 200 Mount Vernon avenue, and Joseph Gleason, 20, of 52 Chipman street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
JEWELRY STOLEN
 IN HOUSE BREAK
BeardsIey and COe Homes Entered; $75O Taken at
 Former, $lOO at Latter

Two house breaks on Willow street last night resulted in the loss oi jewelry valued at $S50, police re. ported. Harry J. Beardsley, 47s Willow street, informed police oi theft of articles valued at $7oO while $lOo in jewelry was taken from the residence of John A. Coe, char. man of the American Brass Com- pany board, 4o3 Willow street.
 Two rear windows were found pried open at the BeardSley home and there were indications that an attempt was made to open windows in the front of the house, according to a report filed by Lieutenant John J. Calvin, and Motor Patrolmen John Culleton and Frank Deeley who investigated. Judge Beardsley was not at home at the time ot the break.
 No one was at home in the Coe residence when the theft was con- mitted, officers explained. Lieu tenants Calvin and Ernest Pakul, and Officer Joseph Cavanaugh con. ducted the investigation.
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 an almost constant barrage from their own massed artillery.
 Front dispatches said that Rom- mel. massing his own guns and tanks opposite the imperials, had succeeded at least in slowing the advance through his well-prepared mine fields and Notifications.
 Most of the fighting on the tank strewn battlefields was being done at night. Infantry, gunners and tank crews sleep like moles in fox holes during the day and renew the offensive each night. Correspond ents likened the desert fighting to the big pushes of the last war, with infantry playing more important part and tanks subordinated for the moment.
 Front dispatches indicated that the Allied command considered the results of the first week Satisfac- tory. Correspondent reported that the imper1als had gained and held all objectives Montgomery had set for them. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps mad launched heavy counter attacks which were crushed.
 Montgomery had moved his artil- lery LID behind his advancing troops and the big guns, some of which had been in almost constant action for seven days, were punishing the enemy ceaselessly.
 Increasing numbers of Axis de- serters fled to the British lines Many were veterans who had seen action on the Russia front. They said the British barrages were worse than the artillery fire they had ex- perienced at Leningrad, Smolensi' or Moscow.
 Rommel, too, had massed arttl. lery opposite the British lines and his fire succeeded in slowing the advance.
 The first weeks fighting had ex- posed the weaknesses of the A1rtka Korps. front dispatches said. as well as the departments in which it possessed greater strength than the Allies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
MEN ARRESTED
 TWICE IN DAY
William BeIIefnere Granted Continuance in Breach
 of Peace Charge

William Bellemere, 37, of Ss Bald win street, arrested last night fca the second time within 24 hours on charges of breach of the peace, was granted continuance until NOvenl- Der 25 this morning in municipal court.
 George Duono, 20, of 1044 North Main street, booked on charges of violation of rules of the road, re- ceived Q nolle upon payment of $5.
 Timothy Hanley, 35, S2S Baldwin street, was fined $5 and costs on charges of lettering and breach of the peace.
 The case of William German, 30. of 14l6 Baldwin street, accused of assault and breach Of the peace, was nolled absolutely.
 Patrick McKenna, S9, Of 34 Sco-' will street, who escaped from Brookside and was charged with breach of the peace, was fined &1O0 and costs and given 30 days in jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
AUXILIARY COPS
 TO WORK TONIGHT
Lions Sponsor Halloween Parade for Children; Fire
 men Meet Monday
TERRYVILlE CoF1egpondents ,. '. Ryan, 14 W. Malm SG--Tel 8B50 Bristol Div.

TeTryville, Oct. 31.-All regular and auxiliary police will be on duty tonight to keep youths from caus- Ing any vandalism in observing Hal lowe'en. The auxiliary police will also assist the Lions club in handl- ing the Halloween parade for chil- dren which will form at Baldwin Park at 2 and proceed to St. Casi- mfrs hall where a big party has been arranged for over 800 children The party at St. Casimir's hall will start at 7:30 with all children in the town invited to attend. The Lions have completed arrangements for two hour program to be pre- Eented by Larry O,Dell and his Cow boy band, nationally known enter tainers who will judge the awarding of prizes.
 The Lions club have also complet- cd plans to serve ice cream, candy and applies to the children.
 Among donations received by the Lions club Friday were two checks, one from the Eagle Lock CIO $10, the other from the Eagle Lock ELCO club for $5. Additional do- nations are still needed by the club and any will be gladly received by any member.
 Meeting
 The November meeting of the fire department will be held in the fire house on North Main street Mon- day night.
 To Meet
 The board of assessors are in session today in the Town Hall un- til 5 o'clock this afternoon and in Plymouth at the town building from to 2 p. m. Property owners are urged to register today, as the as- sessors will be in session Monday for the last time.
 Emma Sophia Kelsey
 Miss Emma Sophia Kelsey. S4, for more than 50 years active in edu- cational work, died Thursday at the Hamilton Convalescent Home in Watertown after long illness.
 Miss Kelsey was Q daughter of the late Strong and Julia Kelsey and was born in Plymouth, Feb ruary 3. 1858. Miss Kelsey studied in Boston under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Peabody and later at Columbia University. She conduct ed a private Kindergarten in Water bury in 1916 and was a settlement worker in New York City. Prior to her retirement few years ago, she conducted public kindergarten classes in Plymouth.
 She is survived by sister. Mrs Julia Leach of North street, Ply mouth, and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Plymouth Con- gregational church with Rev. Thomas A. Carlson. retired pastor, officiating. Burial, in charge of the Hotchkiss funeral home. will be in West Side cemetery, Plymouth.
 Meeting Changed
 The November meeting of St Casimir's society, originally sched- uled Tuesday night, will be held Monday night, due to members be- ing active at the polls Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31

(CONClnueQ rom rage U pairing to strike at other American bases. ..,
 Although Knox said suggestions along this line were pure specula. tion", he added that the Japanest could attack anywhere"
 The Marines and soldiers on Qua. dalcanal have withstood IS enemy attacks, including two abortive break -throughs, in week of Spora. die fighting. But in recent days ground activity has been confined largely to small skirmishes between patrols.
 It was that situation, together with the withdrawal of the Japanese fleet, that moved Knox to tell re- porters that the First round of the SolomonS battle is over and they're waiting for the second round tc start"
 Asked how the Americans had fared Ion points," he replied:
 eve are still in Guadalcanal, oc- cupying every inch of ground we ever controlled. We are in complete control of the situation on Guadal- canal as complete as we ever were"
 Evidence of the extent to which the Japanese had made prepara- tions to drive the Americans out oi their foothold on Guadalcanal was contained in the Navy disclosure that 12 enemy light tanks had been destroyed in action during the last week.
 Knox said that while the Alneri- can forces also possessed light tanks, he believed the enemy's tanks were knocked out by artillery fire. He did not say whether American tanks had seen action and there has been no mention of them in Navy an- nouncementS.
 The enmyis tank losses, together with continued blows by planes from Henderson Field, might explain 8 two-day lull in large-Scale land fighting.
 The enemy is believed to be at- tempting to reinforce its troops and a destroyer. apparently engaged in such operations near Guadalcanal, suffered a torpedo hit from an American torpedo boat. Airmen from the island also ranged over the Japanese base on Rekata Bay, 185 miles to the northwest, where they destroyed two enemy seaplanes.
 Knox praised the Army for its cooperation in the fight, saying the Army Air Force "is now carrying on a vigorous offensive against enemy bases." He also expressed appreciation for Secretary of War Henry L. Stiinson's recent state- ment concerning Army.Navy cooper ation.
 'The Army is cooperating in every way to the maximum degree" he said. T want to emphasize what Undersecretary of the Navy (James VI Forrestal said recently = that the closer you get to the scene of action. the closer is the kind og cooperation you get. The coopera- ton of the Army has been excep- tionally good"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
Washington Windburn

#nNE man out Of every two of " military age i'm New Zea- land is tn the armed services. c . . Families with menfOlk in the merchant marine may fly service flags. . The number of courses In any meal served in . restaurant may be limited to three. . . . Poultry, liver, tCngue, sweetbreads, kid- ney, brains, tripe, heart, knuckles and fish are not in- cluded in the 2 1-2 pounds per persOn per week meat ration. . . . Cigaret production has been increased every month for the past 22 months, is now 22 million per month. . . . Few leaves will be granted to soI- diers for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
JUDGE CANE TO BROADC CAST

Naugatuclr, Oct. 31.-Judge Mar. tin l.. Caine of the borough court will speak i'm behalf of the Demo- cratic candidates, state and local, on the Zembruski program over WATR tomorrow morning at 9:2O. One of the prominent Democrats of the Nausatuck Valley, Judge Caine has been actively campaign ing during the past week in the borough as we'll as other points in the valley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31

The number of cases of tubercu- Rosis in Waterbury declined during the past year, despite stimulation Df case findings through tubercu- ICulin tests given to members of the 1.-two upper classes in all high schools and examinations given men called Iup for Selective Service, Dr. Edward iJ. Godfrey, city health officer, re- lp0rted today. There were 4,300 high lechoo1 students given tests during the year ending August 31. Of these, A83 were given X-rays, but only five positive cases were found.
 Tn the city at large there were n2O new cases. Twenty-three in- cuctees were referred to the city health department for suspicious tuberculosis, and five positive cases iwere found in this group.
 Dr. Godfrey points out that ac- Eiial supervision of -tuberculo- sis work has been in the hands of i the Anti Tuberculosis League. He adds, however, that the league and the health department have always lclosely cooperated.
 Dr. Godfrey has the following to say about tuberculosis in Water bury:
 Tuberculosis
 1 The control of tuberculosis is not Ian actual part of the set-up on the program of activities under the health department but there has always been close cooperation be- tween tn department and the non- of1cial ganization, the Anti-Tu- berculoSi0 League, who has charge of this ork. Recently, one of the i departne its public health nurses has become actively engaged in the investigative and follow-up work. She visited IT families (10 where patients had died, and 2 others) sard investigated 32 contacts-17 of whom wife examined by the Anti ITuberculnsis League and 12 by the family physician, all of whom were negative. Three were not examined. A dimtnutive in the number of cases was noted during the year, even though case findings was stim- lalated through the continuation of ! tnberculin testing in the high t&CAlOOIS dI1O Vk1IOuS11 bAlC CAdLLL11Au@ ton of young men under the selec- tive service.
 The Tuberculin testing of the Junior and Senior classes at the three high schools was continued. A report of the total results is as follows:
 Number examined ......... 4,300 Number reactors ........... sos Number X-rayed , 483 Positive X-rayS ..........,. 5 This program Is not only effective , in case finding. By this procedure the more advanced tuberculosis of early adulthood can be detected. Follow-up visits to the homes on this work include:
 NEW OHSeS .......s....ss'. 4Su Return visits ................ 26 Visits to physicians ........ IT Visits to schools to see pupils. 10
 A total of twenty-three inductees were referred to us for suspicious tuberculosis, out of which five were found to be positive after examina-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
PHI BETA OPENS
 CONVENTION TODAY

A quarterly convention of the Phi Beta fraternity will be held ct the Waterbury Hebrew Institute today and tomorrow, with members of the local Gamma chapter as hosts. A smoker will be held tonight and c business session will take place to- morrow afternoon.
 Members making arrangements include: William M. Goldstein, Law renee E. Shapiro. Marvin Freedman. Gilbert Rimer, Sherman Cohen, Fer. man Solomon, Gerald RabinoWitz, and Frederick Hennick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
REFORM SCHOOL
 INMATE NABBED

John Eaton, 20, of Derby, who escaped from paint gang at Ches- hire Reform School two weeks ago, was arrested this morning by Patrol man Jeremiah Hunihan.
 The policeman was returning home early this morning after working on the night shift, when he saw the youth on Hill street. He rec- ognized him from e picture.
 Police reported that Eaton has been working in the Hotel Elton parking space. and the youth was under questioning by Chief Inspec- tor Joseph P. Stevens and Detective Lieut.. Edward McElligott this noon for the theft of an overcoat from the parking space.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
Tuberculosis Cases
 Here Show Decline
Iz0 New Cases Reported in Past Year; Prompt Diag'
 nOsis Urged By Godfrey

ton. The Tuberculosis League followed up seven of the cases and the health department investigated l6 cases. The positive cases were re- ferred to the Anti-Tuberculosis League, by private physicians, for senatoria care.
 The control of tuberculosis de- bends largely upon prompt diag- rosis, the isolation of infectious pa- tients, the examination and super vision of contacts and the proper and adequate treatment of those i'll with the disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31

emy from valleys and strategic heights.
 The noon communique reported the smashing of several attacks on the northwestern front between Moscow and Leningrad, and the killing of 700 Axis troops. Soviet planes in the Finnish bay sank an enemy destroyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
HARTFORD FLOWER
 SHOW SET TO OPEN

Over 800 varieties of ehrysanthe- nuns will De displayed 60 Elizabeth Raek. 1ayteogd. at . noWer snow wnArh will open tomorrow and con- tinue to Nov. s5. The display will be open from 6 6. m. ea 4;So ?. na. daily end to s D. m. on Sundays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
ALLIED PLANES
 DOING DAMAGE
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 drive on the southern Solomons. Their bag included a cruiser, a destroyer, an airplane tender, a gunboat and five cargo ships be- lieved sunk. Ten cruisers, 10 cargo ships or transports, nine unidentified vessels, two identified transports two seaplane tenders, warship of unspecif1ed class, a battleship or heavy cruiser, an aircraft carrier and a destroyer have been damaged during the month.
 Fridays raid on Buin was one of the heaviest delivered by MacAr- thurs planes to aid the Solomon defenders. It was executed without the loss of a single plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
SUN SIGHT

In the winter, you can see a strange sight ct Santa Barbara, Calf. Because of the unusual con- tour of the coastline. you are able to sec the sun rise and set in the Pacific ocean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
BUNKER HILL MEN
 TO CONVENE MONDAY

A meeting of the Mems league of the Bunker Hill Congregational church will be held Monday night at 6 o'clock at the church. A dance will be sponsored by the Mr. and Mrs. Club Tuesday night ct the church gymnasium.
 RKIY .AR R0NDG AAgn awAAapR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
OBITUARY

PRONOVOCT - Onisime Promo vost, 71, of "A Wolcott street, died at St. Mary's Hospital last night, following 8 short illness. A native of Canada, he had been a resident of this city for 46 years.
 In 1881 MT. Pronovost retired from his business as bartender. He was well known throughout the city, and will be remembered for his friendly disposition. He was 8 communicant of St. Anns Church member of the Franco American Club, and of L'Union St. John DBaptiste.
 MT. Pronovost leaves a brother, Narcisse, with whom he lived.
 The funeral will be held from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, time and other details to be announced. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight after 2 o'clock.
 GUDONIS - Frank Joseph Gu donis, 19, of BIO Bank street, died yesterday in Carrizozo, New Mexico, following a short illness. A native of this city, he was the son of Wal ter and the late Lucy (Giuodenis) Gudonis.
 Besides his father, MT. Gudonls leaves two brothers, Joseph and John Gudonis, and two sisters, Ann and Helen Gudonis, all of Water bury. Funeral arrangements are tn- complete.
 VISCOSI-Mrs. Maria (Mangillo) Viscosi, AZ, wife of Louis Viscosi of 153 Easton avenue. died yesterday at St. Mary's hospital, following short illness. A native of italy, she had been a resident of this city for 28 years.
 Mrs. Viscosi leaves, besides her husband, two sons, Louis of Water bury and Joseph in the U. s. Navy, a brother, James Mangillo of New Haven, and two sisters, Mrs. Salva- tore DeMayo of West Haven. and Mrs. Adam Benoit of West Hart ford.
 The funeral will take place Monday morning at 8 o'clock from the Colasanto funeral home, 932 Bank street, to St. Lucys church where requiem high Mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and to- morrow from 2 to II p. m.
 VERRASTRO - Frank Verrastro, 78, a former resident of 285 South Main street, died yesterday follow ing long illness. A native of Italy, he came to this city over 60 years ago. He was one of the early Ital- ian residents.
 For many years MT Verrastro was employed by the Street Department.
 He leaves a son, Albert, a brother, Charles of Detroit, and three sis- ters, Mrs. Rose Galasso and Mrs. Domenico Rosa of Waterbury and Mrs. Carmella Masi of Italy.
 The funeral will take place Mon- day morning at o'clock from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2 to II o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
MASS

GRIFFIN Mass Of re- auiem will be celebrated Tuesday morning, at 7:30 o'clock, at sS. Peter and Paul Church, for the reDose of the soul of the late Cornelius M. Griffin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
 We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, especially c. l.. & Power Co.,, N. r., N. H. & Htf. R. R., employees of The City Hall, for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and Kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Bridget Collins.
 (Signed)
 The COLLINS FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31

KsRONOvOST-In this city, Oct. S0th, 1942, Onisime Pronovost, of "A Vol
 colt St. Funeral to be announced, from Belleveille Funral Home, 6S East Clay St., to St. Ann's Church.
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BRITISH HALT
 AXIS EFFORTS

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SITUATION IN
 SOLOMONS GOOD

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DIED

wERRAsTRO-Int this city, Oct. 30th, 1942, Frank Verrastro, formerly of 4s6 South Main St. Funeral Mon Gay morning, at $500 o'clock, from &almganto Funeral Home, 932 Bank ~, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
 arlal in Calvary cemetery.
 1e42. Mrs. Louis Viscosi, of 153 Eastern Ave. Funeral Monday morning, at 500 o'clock, from Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank St., to St. Lucy's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery,