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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
LITERACY CLASS
 TO BE CONTINUED
WPA Education Project Expects Capacity Regis=
 tratiOn for Sessions

In view of the announcement by the United States District Attorney that naturalizat ton processes are to be continued as usual, 1t is ex- pected that the Literacy and Nat uraliZation classes of the WPA Ed ucation Project will be filled to ca pacity.
 Persons having obtained their first papers vii lbe helped, toward get ting their citizenship by these classes in which principles of gov ernment and reading and writing the English language are taught.
 Leaders of the WPA Citizenship classes are eager to maintain the record of former years when every member of their classes who applied for citizenship papers were granted them by the Waterbury Naturaliza- ton Court.
 These classes in citizenship are among the most important activities of the WPA Community Service Programs in this tSate because of Programs in this State because of who reside in Connecticut. It is reported that 8.9 per cent of the population here are aliens which is a larger number of relation to total population than that of any other state.
 In addition to the regular subjects included in the WPA Adult Educo- ton courses which began on Janu- ary 5, special classes in First Aid are being given at the Pearl Street Community House.
 Members of the staff of the Wa terbury Education Recreation Project are now completing their First Aid Courses. This is in line with the statewide policy of giving First Aid instruction to all mem- bers of Education Recreation Prof. ects and supplements the valuable work of the Red Cross in this field Many employees on this and other WPA projects have also taken and passed their First Aid Instructors Course.
 Expert instruction in all branches of photography, classes in cooking piano and choral work. home arts and crafts, and sewing are also of- fered with morning, afternoon and evening classes to accommodate those working on the different shifts in the defense industries. Those wishing to enroll in any of the classes are requested to call at the Project office at Crosby High School or to telephone 5-1173 for informa- ton about schedules.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28

small businessmen throughout Con- necticut the opportunity to sit down with prime contractors and deter mine what items they are equipped to produce on a suDcontract basis Now that we are at War, it is the patriotic duty of all manufacturers to make every effort to participate i'll the great ptoauc.4or. cilort neaes- sary for ultimate victory"
 The State Defense Council will maintain two booths at the clinic with experts on general problems, blackouts, industrial Wardens and plant protection in attendance. Also participating in the State Defense Council information quarters will be representatives of the State Ra- tioning Administration which is di- rected by Chester Bowles; and the general State Salvage committee Of which Seth Low Pierrepont is the chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
Six Lads Bound Over
 To Criminal Tribunal
Each Under Heavy Bonds, Three for Burglary, Others
 for Theft of Auto From Local Dealer

Six young men were bound over to the next term of criminal superior court, three for burglary in the night season for breaking into Elmer Johnson,s home at 28 Meriden road Saturday night and the others for theft of car from the Hotchkiss Motor Company last Tuesday when arraigned before Judge T. E. Con- way in municipal court today.
 The three accused of footing the Meriden road home were: Raymond W. Garbetini, 19, of 50 Howard street; William Crane, 18, of 27 Donald terrace; and Frank Malinow- ski, A, of 1861 Fulton avenue, New York City.
 Both Garbatini and Crane had their bonds reduced from $2,50O to 5000 each, and Crane was released after his bond was furnished. Gar batini is held in jail pending his hearing before the higher tribunal Malinowski, also known as "Mur- phy," had a reduction entered in his case and the court fixed $2,000 as the bond. He was previously held under $2,5e0 bonds.
 The reduction was allowed after Attorneys Andrew Kata and Irving Pasternak pleaded on the back ground of the youths, that they were local youngsters without records and asked the court to consider lower bonds.
 The other trio ordered held un- der $1,00O bonds each for taking a car from the West Main street deal- CTS were: William Grenier, 19, of 46 Warner place; Francis Morgan, Is, also called Guinan, of IT Cherry street; and Raymond Flaherty, Is, of 54 Wildemere avenue
 In this case Attorney Kata ap- pointed guardian ad Item, for Fla herty, requested the state to proceed with its prima facie evidence to as- certain probable cause.
 Flaherty took the stand and dis claimed being involved with the two other youths and asserted he was aware for the first time the car was stolen when taken into custody by police.
 Motor Patrolmen McElligott tes- tified he and James Sweeney and Special Patrolman Vincent Healey arrested Grenier and Morgan on Hamilton avenue. The officers said whe1 the pair noticed them they dasked into & place where barrels are made and one of them tried to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
CIVIL ENGINEERS
 ANNOUNCE DINNER
Program Planned for Fifth Annual Ladies' Night
 Function

The entertainment committee Of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers announces the fifth an- nual ladies night subscription dim ncr and dance to be held Wed- nesday night, February llth at Wavarly Inn, Cheshire. Because oI the war the board of directors o1 the society has voted to turn over to a recognized war relief agency any aId all surplus from ticket sales after deduction of actual cost. The support of a certain patriotic enaeavor combined WlIh a program of unusually fine en- tertainment undoubtedly will bring out a large attendance of engi- neers from all parts of tic state. During the dinner the Yale Whit fenpoofs, group of talented Yale singers, will entertain, following which Kenneth E. Nettleton Will show With narrative a travel film in technicolor of Hawaii and the South Sea Islands. There will be dancing until 2:G0 a. m.
 L. Theodore Scott-Smith of Wa terbuIy is general chairman. The committee consists Of the follow ing: Theodore w. Jones, Hamden, local chairman; James C.. Beach, Hamden; Arthur w. Bushell, Hamden; Harold L. Biakeslee, New Haven: William M. Bolton, New Haven; Geary s. Corves, Hamden; Harry D. Crute, Hamden; Stanley Crute, New Haven; Donald J. Davies, Hamdep; Frederick H. Ed wards, MeIiden; Edgar L, Gittleson, Hamden; Allen Hubbard, New Haven; William A. Mackenzie, Wallingford; Joseph Mariana, New Haven; Elwood T. Nettleton, Brooksvale; c. Perry Prann, Mer- iden.: St.llman II. Rice, New Hav- en; Louis A. Schlelcher, New Hav- en; George E. Smith, New Milford; Daniel H. B. Starr. Hartford: Clar- ence' N. Wiley, Milford; and F. Walden Wright, Hamden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28

scale 8 fence of the Scovill Manu- featuring Company. Officer Healey prevented him and the other two were later caught. Two revolvers were introduced as evidence which the pair threw away as they were fleeing the officers.
 The three accused were charged with stealing 1940 Nash valued at $900 and owned by Fred Johnson of Branch road, Thomaston, from under the ramp of the Hotchkiss building. Grenier, released from the Cheshire Reformatory last week at tempted to sell the radio to Ollie Cowles of 234 Walnut street ex- tension who operates gasoline station on North Main and Grove streets, for IS gallons of gasoline.
 The case involving the house break on Meriden road occurred Sat- urday night. Three youths enterd the Jollnson's house after MalinoW- ski opened an unlocked window, testimony by Lieutenant William Foley of the detective force, re- vealed. Lieutenant Foley said Nal inowski then went to the rear and let Garbatini and Crane into the house. The detective said the trio took $1,000 in valuables which they later hid in a cave off Oak street near Wolcott street. A radio and camera which the youths were n1- able to stuff into the crevice in the safe was concealed in the Howard street youths backyard. The officer said he found part of the booty in a dog house ill Garbatinps yard.
 Judge Conway, on prima facie case presented by the state, found probable cause and ordered the group bound over. The court ob- served that Flaherty, in spite of his statements in court, should be bound over as evidence existed and that the higher court would rule in his il- stance.
 Lieutenant Foley testified the loot consisted of two valuable cam eras, three revolvers, ladies dia- mond ring and two expensive fur coats
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
HEALTH GROUP
 PLANS SURVEY
Committee of Three Name ! to Investigate Situation
 In Waterbury

Miss Helen Martikainen, health education secretary of the Hart ford Tuberculosis and Public Health Society was guest speaker at tie board meeting of the Waterbury Anti-Tuberculosis League at Lil- coln House yesterday afternoon.
 Miss Martikainen's talk, on t-e Hartford community public health program was of particular intere U locally, because the establishment of a similar community health education program in Waterbury was recommended in 1899 after q public health survey of the city conducted by the Yale School of Public Health under the direction of pr. Ira V. Hsscock.
 A committee consisting of Dc, Edward J. Godfrey, city health o. ficer, pr. Richard J. Hinchey and Mrs. J. Haro.d Root has been ap Mrs. J. Harold Root has been ap- pointed by the Waterbury health council to investigate the local situation.
 The Hartford program, Miss Martikainen pointed out. began ;l. 1888 when representatives of ,6 welfare, health and recreation Tl agencies in the city banded to- gether. on the theory that lnc:o people in the ely would thus b, enabled to take advantage of tie special facilities provided by each member organization.
 Since the inception of the pro- gram, Hartford has been divided into II component districts. wi'il steering committees of profes Sional, religious, or lay leader, invaluable because of their firsj hand knowledge of their own com Elunities. A directory of spea',cis and their speciait.es is mair taine1, and research committee cor tributes p-to-the-minute stati,- tics on each districts mortality ar l morbidity from leading diseases. the speaker explained
 The board meeting was pre- sided over by w. J. Pape, presi- dent. Those attending were Msg... Joseph Valdambrini, Stuart F. Judd, c. Raymond Ganurg. Dr. Thomas J. Cordcn. Miss Edith t. Chase. Dr. John H. Foster. Mrs. Fred J. Haddcn. Dr. EdWa.d J. Godfrey, Mrs. E. Burnley Powell, Jr, Frederick s. Gorham, Miss Anna G. Murphy, Mrs. E. l.. TehaI, and Miss Barbara Kilduff.
 At the conclusion of her talk, Miss Martikainen was given vote of thanks by the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
GUEST RID FER. AWARDED s5,0O0
Superior Court Jury Ren= ders Verdict for Ivy Need=
 ham==Negligence Charged

Damages of $5,000 were awarded 10 Ivy Needham of this city, in a verdict returned by a superior court jury early this afternoon. The jurors deliberated for about one hour, after hearing final tes- timony and the charge of Judge Robert l.. Munger this morning.
 The plaintiff had sued John Foley of this city fer damages of $20,- GOO, alleging that she suffered in juries having permanent effects last February 6, when the defendants car, in which she was a passenger, collided with an automobile oper- ated by J. Leonard Donahue of Southington, on Stillman hill, Mill dale-Meriden road. Foley was ac- cused of negligent operation, in that he drove into the Donahue car after the latter had crashed into another vehicle preceding the two.
 Trial opened in superior court last Thursday, and resumed yes- terday morning. The jury returned it's verdict at 1920 D. m. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
WILLIAMS ESTATE SHARED BY FAMILY
Wife, Sons, Daughters Re- membersd in Will Ad=
 mitted to Probate Today

The immediate family of Samuel Parmalee Williams, Jr., former pres ident and treasurer of Williams and Brown, Inc, of this city, are named beneficiarieS, in a will admitted to probate today by Judge Patrick Healey.
 According to the document, all household furniture, furnishings, personal effects, and real estate are bequeathed to the wife of the testa- tor, Mrs. Leonie B. Williams.
 Two two sons, James B. and Sam uel P. Williams, Sd, all stock hold ings held by the deceased in Will Hams and Brown, Inc, are to be oi- vided in equal shares. Shares of stock in Apothecaries Hall Co. are to be apportioned among the latter two, and two daughters, Mrs. Leonie M. White and Miss Rachel V. Will Hams. The residue of the estate Is willed to both daughters.
 James B. and Samuel P. Will ans, 3rd, are named executors of the es- tate, with either one to become sole executor in the event of the death of the other. In case of the death of both, the Citizens and Manufac- turers National Bank will act as executor. The document was drawn up February 13, 1889.
 MT. Williams, who died here Jan- uary 8, resided at II Hillside ave- nue. He was born in this city in October, 1879, the son of Samuel Parmalee and Ella Susan Rice Will Hams.
 He was q member of the First Church, and chairman of it's creden- tial committee, member of the club and the Country club. He was former trustee, and, at the time of his death, an agent of St. Anthony's Trust Association of New York. He served as president and treasurer of James A. Hynes and Son, secretary of the R. K. Brown Co.,, and treasurer of the Mattatuck Council, B. S. of A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
yITAMIN A FOR NIGHT
 BLINDNESS

Southbridge, Mass. - (U.Po - Carrots and spinach have acquired war time importance with the ar- rival of blackouts in America. pr R. J. Beitel of the American Opti- cal Company says the high vitamin A content of these vegetables help prevent night blindness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28

action was brought against Mr.. Carrie Ellis Parker, also of this city. The two married December 20, 1886.
 Filed in superior court today Was a divorce suit instituted by Char lotte Blacker of Waterbury, aga.n&5 Francis J. Blacker, also of this city. Mrs. BlackCr charges desertion tii February 28, 1928, ard requests per mission to resume use of her maiden name, Charlotte Johnson. They married March 6, 1926.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
HUSBAND GRANTED
 DIVORCE DECREE

A decree on the ground of infi- delity, and custody of minor child, were awarded John w. Parker Of this city. in a judgment handed down by Superior Court Judge Rob- ert L. Munger today. The divorce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
TALENTED YOUNGSTER

Featured roles in such films as Primrose Path,' Anne of Windy Poplars," and "Ladd!c," in addition to the recent stage hit, Panama Hattie" won for nine year cd Joan Carroll the top featured part in RKO Radios rio.ous comedy romance, "Obliging Young Lady"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
ST, LOUIS LEADING SHOE
 MAKER

Boston - (U.P) New England makes more than half the shoes worn in the nation, but the New England Shoe and Leather Associa- tion admits St. Louis is the largest single community producer. The Missouri metropolis makes about one-fifth of the nations total.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
AMBULANCE
 CHASER UNNEEDED

Portland, Ore. (UP) - Motor- tst Henry Thiel struck pedes- trian who refused to be identified. Although bruised and skinned the pedestrian tap danced and shadow boxed to prove that he wasn't in jured seriously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28

Caustic soda and bleaching pow der are nov produced by electrolysis of salt found h S2cchwan province of China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-28
23,276 Votes Cast
 For Joseph Talbot
Official Figures Released Today-Secretary of State
 Amazed at Lack of Interest Shown in Election

determining how soon we will win the war, but also how we will pay fer it, and what kind of a world we will live in afterwards"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-02
Enlist Your Current Savings for Victory

See in this table how
yoHr savings, set aside reg
1iariy by you and every
American earning the same
amount, reach 10 billion
dollars in just one year !!
Then make up your mind
to pledge-not the least,
but the most you can.
Remember, you can start
buying Defense Bonds by
buying Defense Stamps for
as little as 10 cents and
that you get a $500 (ma-
turity value) Defense
Bond (Series E) for only
$18.75.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-02
One word
that can win Tor |ose) the war!

Start now buying Stamps and Bonds
every pay day.
Show the man behind the gun, the
Get U. S. Defense Boz
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-08
Mothers In Israel

The tradition of setting aside day each year honor
Of mothers purely American invention and institution
Yet the motherhood motif, implicit and explicit,
through Jewish history constant deazatOn of Jewish
wOmanhOOd. Not breaking with tradition but
continuation of it do AmericanJewsh with
only few notable exceptions inevitably turn out to be
successful mothers And of the remainder their
pivot in the main fOster-mOtherhOOd
amples including Rebecca Gratz Sophie Irene Loeb and
PaIesnes Grand Old Lady from America Henrietta Sold
Among the mothers honored May 10th this year
many whose fighting the battlefront of
freedom against the ancient evil in but readily dis
tingushabe guise Jewish and non-Jewsh mothers alike
in this country of ours will follow the great tradition of the
Biblical mohers in cheerful and effective service they will
render their accounting on this Mothers Day.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-08
Heard In The
LObb;es
ADVANCE TIDINGS
BY DAVID DEUTSCH

The man frequently called the
foremost Jewish personality in the
world today has perfected a pro-
cess OF the utmost Importance to
the war. The United Nations will
get it. It's not the first time for
him June 10th is the date
when scme of the greats of the
U. S. A. will pay honor to DIR.
Chain Weizmann at New York
dinner =. Col. " for Victory
BrittOn has promised two Ger
mans special attention from the
British when the wars over. One
is Earl Kanstein, GestapO chief in
Berlin during the Nov. 1888 pOg-
grOmS, and the other is AdilIo
GlObOtchnik, Storm Troop leader
in Lublin, who prides himself on
ruthless administration of the
ghetto. 'Tell them," was Britton's
tidings to AXIS victims, "that
your country is not their Lcben-
sraum' though it may become
their TOderSraum." Pro-
democratic organizations are plan
ming to go. into every State to
fight every anti-Semitic candidate
for office. Anti-Semitic is anti
American is the slogan Watch
for the eventual elimination from
leadership Of a number of "big
shots" in American Jewry whose
blood runs cold at the thought of
giving decent money to phiIan-
thrOpy this year. The "littIe peO-
ple," who have as much heart as
these fellows have money, are go
ing to rebel.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-08
ODD BUT TRUE

John van Durten, British-born
author of the successful play
Young Woodley" of several years
ago, had an idea for a Jewish
play but the war broke that up.
His father was a Dutch Jew who
came to London and his mother
was English Rabbi Abba Hill
lei Silver feels that the greatest
tribute he received to his speak
ing abilities while in England was
the morning after a talk in Bir-
mingham when the hotel owner,
who heard him at the meeting the
night before, served him a poach-
ed egg. No greater love hath any
man in egg-poor England today.
The c. I. o. has invaded the
New York United Jewish Appeal,
where Local 10 of the Social Ser
vice Workers Division was set up
after N. r. S. employees did the
missionary work.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-08
The Z11ionists Convene

On MAY 9th 10th and 18th representative ZiOnists will
meet in executive session in New York City to discuss the
nsen status of the Zionist movement and to plan pro-
cram of effective support of the Jewish Community in Pal
esine The visit to this country of Dr. Chain Wezmann
President of the Jewish Agency for Palestine is the ncen
five for the meeting in which the Zionist Organization OF
America Hadassah POale Zion and Mzrach will have their
representatives
It has frequently been said that the Zionist movement
lis much stronger than it's leaders realize The internal
problems of American ZioniSm will probably occupy as
ch attention as the external issues It secret that
there is confusion of purpose There is definition OF
goals rather there is multiplicity of them Some ia
vor Jewish State after the war, with demand for now
Others approve Jewish Commonwealth with definitions
M remaining vague Others refuse to discuss the issue
lin of alternating nonZonists whose support desired
lon matters other than those affecting Palestine That
there is sharp difference of these items between
the leaders of the Zionist Organization and Hadassa the
womens section is also rumored But chief handicap TO
the ulfment of the real strength Of American Zosm is
reported to be the mpacabe bitterness between number
the key leaders, who more concerned with preserve
ton Of feuds than the survival OF the jewish people Al
men the leadership principle has frequently been one OF It's
chief handicaps. And man has been leader ne
completely unable to return to the ranks as an or
binary soldier.
There are more important things facing the New York
Zionist conference than trivial personal differences But
realistic appraisal of the situation must lead to the conVc
ton that unless the fine leadership which is properly
neSsed amount of planning will reach frutlOn Inc
United States and in the future will determine the u
innate fate of Palestine. On that premise must be 6u
program OF political and cultural educatlon u
aspirations and achievements in Palestine The MOnsts
will have contend with BrtOns of whom still tnnk
the language of Anthony Eden and with Arabs, who are
still playing the "hardtO-get" for all it's worth But
the IOnsts want to impress Washington and the fair
minded public they must make up their mind to what
they and then permit interference in the execution
Of that program from people who really have no inner INK
with ZOnism regardless of how many membership cards
they carry, in either the mems wOmens organizations
for Palestine.
American Jewry proud of the gallant Jewish communc
y in Palestine glad of its share in the rebuilding OF
the Jewish homeland recognizing the great colonzato
problem that will arise after the war; will look eagerly to
successful Zionist weekend conference in New York Amer
lean Jewry will hope that the unity which Zlonsts are
own ranks
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-05-08
HOLLYWOOD DOES IT'S PART

Melvyn Douglas is back in
Washington to do an important
stint, despite the Congress cack-
Iers. But now that he has to
meet military and civilian ENJOYS
of the u. S. S. r. he is embarrass-
ed to remember that one of his
biggest hits was opposite Carlo
in "NinOtchka." Leroy Prinz,
who created more dances in Holly
wood than any other director in
films, is a Major in the Army Air
Corps; he was a flier in the First
World War, too Famous di-
rectOrs AnatOle LitVak and Will
liam Wyler are assistants to Ma
jOr Frank Capra in the film pro-
ductiOn section of the Army, with
Leonard Spieglass, script-Writer,
helping on the writing end
While big business generally was
beIlyaching about the income cell
ing proposed by the President,
Hollywood, ON which the ceiling
would blot out high living for
hundreds of stars and directors,
said: go ahead and do it if that's
what's needed for victory!