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Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
Superintendent Holloway
To. Seek 159O Increase
To Enable Group To
Meet Living Costs.

A Is per cent increase in the ap-
preparation made for state school
teachers salaries will be request
ed by DIR. Fl. ". Holloway, state
superintendent Of. public .instruc-
tion, to meet high living costs.
DR.. Holloway revealed at meet
ing of the State Board of Educa-
tion in Dover last Friday that the
request would be made in his an
nual report. Increases would be
given only to those receiving less
than $4,000 a year, under DR.. Hol-
lOway's proposal.
To Prepare Salary Plan
The state superintendent was in
structed to make a study and pre-
pare salary plan based on a class
ification of employees for later
consideration. Warren C. Newton
offered the proposal after it was
voted to grant a $40 a month in
crease to Office staff members. The
salary of a new Office employee
was not to exceed $S5 a month, or
SIS more than before, it was stip-
ulated.
The increase is retroactive to
October 1. The $4,000 necessary to
meet it to the end of the school
year will be available from the in
crement balance. DR.. Holloway
reported that numerous
members of the office staff had left
recently for better paying posi-
tions.
MOrfOrd's Ruling Sought
1t was decided to ask Attorney |
General James R. Morford for an /
of whether a dis
trict board of trustees may refuse
10 abide by state board rules. This
followed DR.. HollOway's statement
hat it had been reported to him
hat trustees of one district have
leclined to sign checks in accord
lnce with the new school account
ng system for local funds.
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Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
Motorcycle Meet At
Dover November ]
Twin State Group VIII Hold Ses-
sion At Rudnlck's, Dover

Due to the fact that some of their
club members have been called in
the Army and more going in the
near future, the Twin State Motor
cycle Club will hold their annual
meet at Rudnick's Sales Stable
Field, in Dover, on Sunday, Novem-
ber 1, at 2:30 p. m.
This meeting is being held to aid
the War Bond Sale Drive. Any do
nations received will be appreciat-
ed.
All men with motorcycles have a
special invitation to attend.
Virgil Dukes of Magnolia is the
sponsor-chairman of the meet. Vir-
gil MCGEE of Seaford is the presi-
dent of the club.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
Assets In State
Banks Increase
Total Of $279,S1O,11O Is
Now On Deposit In
Delaware Banks, Re-
port DisclOseS.

Impact of the war upon Delaware
banks is traced in the annual re-
port of State Bank Commissioner
Frank e. Lynch, Jr., submitted last
Friday to Governor Walter w
Bacon.
Total assets increased $6,601,-
576.37 during the year, from 1924
81, ,S55.S7, to $33O,913, ,432.24.
Cash and the due-from-banks as
sets decreased $23,013, 1881 dur
ing the fiscal year that ended June
30, Mr.. Lynch points out. The
major part of this decline occurred
Immediately after the United States
entered the war. Mr.. Lynch re-
marks, when the excess reserves
of state-chartered banks dropped
from the fifty-million-dollar level to
the present thirty-million dollar
level.
"The mounting public debt" the
report continues, "is being reflected
by increases in deposits. Including
the due-to-banks item, deposits in
all banks increased $5,491, ,106.33 to
$279,S1O,110.41, and Mr.. Lynch
adds, additional increases may be
expected.
Investments in United States gov
ernment obligations increased $27,-
715,544.06, and in other bonds and
securities $3,151, ,644.S4.
"Investment accounts, particu-
larly United States government OBJ
legations, will undoubtedly continue
the upward trend while primary
reserve ratios will probably con-
tinue to decrease" Mr.. Lynch COM
ments.
Banks Aid Bond Sale
At the start of the war, the bank
commissioner asserts, immediate
attention of the banks was focused
upon the tremendous burden of
the war effort"
fr1lrT1 IN PaRa a. plaasel
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

All farmers who own trucks and
other truck owners who haul pro-
ducts from the farm and supplies
to the farm must register their
trucks on or before November is,
according to a ruling issued by the
office of Defense Transportation,
and October 20, 20 and "a have
been set aside as national farm
truck registration days when as
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
Men Needed To Work
At Pearl Harbor
Electricians, Machlnlsts, Classified
LabOrers Are vitality Needed

In order to carry on the vital
work now in progress at the Pearl
Harbor Navy Yard, territory of
Hawaii, the u. S. Government ap-
peals to all skilled mechanics, help
ers and laborers, to further this
war program.
The lower age limit for Journey
men is 20 years and for helpers
and laborers, Is years; with the
same maximum for all, 81 years of
age. Men in la classification
should not apply for the helper or
laborer positions.
"The extremely urgent need for
these men at Pearl Harbor cannot
be stressed too much" stated C. d.
Hertzog, director of the Third Uni
ted States Civil Service Region.
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Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
A Message For All
Automobile DriUers
William M. Jeffers, U. S.
Rubber Director, Gives
Helpful Suggestions

You can save rubber and help
win the war if you will do these
things:
1. Drive only when absolutely nee
essary.
2. Keep under S5 miles an hour.
8. Keep your tires properly infiat-
ed
4. Have them inspected regularly.
5. Share your car with others.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
SCHOOLS At War;
Program Now On
Setup Initiated By Treasury Dept.
Has Started In Delaware

Setup initiated BY treasury Dept.
Has Started In Delaware
A Schools at War" program,
designed to reveal to the nation
how much can be done by school
children to help win the war, was
launched in Delaware last week.
The program, initiated by the
United States Treasury and the
United States Office of Education,
cooperating, anticipates the enroll
ment of a large percentage of the
schools in the United States.
Donald p. Ross, State Administra-
tor in Delaware, is being assisted
in his effort to secure participation
on the part of all Delaware schools.
by a special committee which in
cludes Miss Eta ]. Wilson, chair
man, Miss Edith l.. Mitchell, Miss
Jane Driver, Glen Gildersleeve,
Wilbert Hitchner, DR.. Zenas R.
Clark, Dr.. r. L. Herbst.
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Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
Weekly Weather
Report For Milford
From Wednesday, October IA, To
Tuesday, October 90, Inclusive

Charles ]. Holzmueller, weather
recorder for Milford, reports the
following thermometer readings for
Milford, from Wednesday, October
IA, to Tuesday, October 20, inclu-
sive:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
CHURCH SCHOOL
 ENDS SESSION
Program Presented Last Friday at Methodist
 Church

The Central Vacation Church School at the First Methodist Church, one of six sponsored by the Waterbury Council of Churches this summer, held its closing session Friday morning. To their parents and friends the boys and girls pre- sented as nearly as possible a res- ume' of the work and play they have enjoyed together during these three weeks.
 The Kindergarten studied about Gods Gift of Water" the Primary Department, Learning to Know God Better" and the Junior, Learning How to Settle Disputes" |" The Primary children adopted as their service activity the children of the Dey Nursery and the Crippled Children's Home; the Juniors work ed for the Red Cross and had on display fine exhibition of dolls and stuffed animals made by the girls and wooden toys made by the boys. The Juniors also folded nearly 300 dressings for the Waterbury Hospital.
 The following children took part in the closing program: from the primary department, Barbara Cop peto and Eunice McBride; for the Juniors, Phyllis Matarazzo described the making of the dolls, Gloria Val- entino, the surgical dressings and Roland Ladd, the wooden toys. The program closed with a brief worship featuring tlie Litany composed by the juniors and read by Dorothy Asplund. Preliminary to the wor- ships, Elizabeth Ferris, described the making of the lovely spatter-print hanging behind the altar, designed and executed by a committee of herself, Joyce Rowland and Joan Isbell. They had also made the of- fering baskets. A daily offering amounted to $13.50 which was voted by the children to be given to the United China Relief Fund. Color bearers were John Protzko and Roland Ladd. The pianist was Miss June McBride. Total enrolment of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
TRANSFERS UNION
 PLEDGE SUPPORT
All Units to Cooperate in Gas, Tire, Truck Con.
 servatiOn Program

In an effort to conserve tires, gas- oline and trucks and thereby keep essential materials in steady move ment to the war front, members of the Teamsters' unions in Southern New England have pledged them selves to observe rules for preserva- tion of equipment. Local union No. 677 of Waterbury Is among the units pledging to cooperate.
 Members have agreed to drive their trucks less than 35 miles per hour out of town, to keep within prescribed limits of speed in towns and cities, and to carry loads whose weight conforms with registered ca pacity and legal limits.
 The rules were made in recogni- tion of the fact that high speed wears out tires and results in un- necessary burning of gasoline. and that overlooking not only ruins tires but wears out other truck equip ment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

boards, listed 34 essential activities in which a registrant might be de- ferred for occupational reasons. h. cluded under the general group heading of Health and Welfare Services. Facilities and Equipment, fire and police protection.
 This action follows several confer ences between officers of the Inter national Association of Chiefs of Police and Chairman Paul V. Me- Mutt of the War Manpower Com mission. Major General Lewis B. Hershey, director, and Colonel George Baker, chief of manpower division, Selective Service System. The Federal authorities agreed that further depletion of trained police personnel would be inadvisable. Po- pice departments throughout the country have been faced with losses of officers, many of tthem in key position, through enlistments in the armed forces, the selective service, and competition with private indus try offering better wage attractions. Losses in some cities have reached as high as forty per cent. Replace ment of trained men has been in creasingly difficult because the high physical and other standards now required by a majority of law en- forcement agencies are the same as those required by the armed forces. Some cities have raised age limits for police recruits put feel that a relaxation of other standards would seriously imperl police efficiency.
 Clarification
 Captain Donald s. Leonard, of the Michigan State Police, president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, repeatedly stressed to the Selective Service officials that police were not seeking deferment but clarification of their status in the war effort. Most officers elig- ible for military service have pre- ferred to volunteer rather than await induction through the draft. Duties of police have increased sharply as the war progresses and to date aux Hilary volunteers have not been a solution to the personnel problem. have declared police to be essential Now that the Federal authorities in their jobs, for which they have been especially trained, police who are deferred at the request of their superior officers may feel that they are best serving their country by remaining on the job, prosecuting the war on the home front.
 In keeping with Selective Service law, no group deferments have been given. Each police officer will be classified by his local board in re- lation to his indispensability to the department he now serves, follow ing such certification by his chief.
 Prior to release of Memorandum No. I-405, the International Associa- tion of Chiefs of Police found wide variances in practice by local draft boards when classifying police off, cers. Some refused all requests of police chiefs for deferment of key men: others automatically deferred all law enforcement officials. With this directive from Washington to serve as guide to essential occu- pations, classifications should be more uniform in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Schwolsky Honored
 By Delegates Here
Manager of U. s. Hospital at Newington Given Life
 Membership; Convention Outstanding Success

der of the Ohio State department, Frank Orencole, chairman of the veterans committee of Waterbury. National Commander Caporale and State President Mrs. Palladini.
 Gold Star mothers were the guests of the auxiliary Saturday noon. Delegates made a pilgrimage to the honor roll in Library Park Satur- day afternoon to place a wreath. Rt. Rev. Monsignor Joseph M. Val dambrini spoke briefly at the cere- monies.
 Membership 10 men and women now serving with the armed forces was voted at the convention meet ing yesterday afternoon.
 State Officers
 New officers of the state depart- ment elected were: Domenic Mer- vugliano of New Haven state com- mander.
 Senior ice-commander, Vincent Maradie of Hartford; junior vice. commander, Michael Reale of New Britain; second junior vice-com- mander, Patrick Algano of Torring- ton; chaplain, James Pansulli of Hartford; quartermaster, Eustac- chic Schiappa of Waterbury; ser- geant-at-arms, William Pinto of Norwalk; officer of the day, Alf1o Trifilo of Meriden; executive com committee: Joseph Palo, Stamford: Matthew San Marco, New Haven, Anastasio Csfaratti, New Britain, Joseph Polizio, Bridgeport, Andrew Pudcella, Derby; trustee, Michael Giordano. Waterbury, three years; Michael Murgo, New Haven.
 Delegates to the national conven- tion at New Haven, Michael Gior- lano. retiring state commander and Domenic Mercugliano, new com- mander; alternates, John Deschino. Waterbury, and Vincent Maradie, Hartford. The new officers were seated by National Comdr. Caporale, assisted by Joseph Mercaldi of New Haven.
 Past Comdr. Giordano was pre- sented an appropriate jewel by John DiPaStlno, past national com mander.
 Officers of the State Auxiliary includes: Mrs. Julia Caporale of New Haven, president; Senior vice. president, Mrs. Phyllis Mangini, Waterbury; junior vice-preddent, Mrs. May DeLuca, Hartford; chap lain, Mrs. Madeline D'Amato, Hart ford; treasurer, Mrs. James Petruc- ci, New Haven; secretary, Mrs. Margaret Wise, New Haven; patrio- tic instructor, Mrs. Mary Oddie, Bridgeport; conductress, Margaret Siclari, New Haven; historian, Mrs Tessie Purcello, Derby; guard, An toinette Lanciani, New Britain and trustees, Mrs. Mary Murano, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Compensation Agreements
WALTER KATE

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payments in case of permanent injury were ap- proved today at the office of COm- pensation Commissioner John J. O'COnnell:
 Henry BOutot of 433 West Main street, Waterbury, against Amer ican Brass Company, $25 begin ming July 12 for three and ga weeks, 20 per cent loss of distaI PhaIanges of second, third, fln- gers, left hand.
 Paul Keywan of TorringtOn against American Brass Company of TOrrington, $25 beginning June 90, burns to face, neck, and ears.
 Vernon Prager of 292 Bank street, Waterbury, against Con- solidated Motor Lines, Inc, of Hartford, $20.29 beginning July IS bruised ribs and back.
 Everett France, of Oakville against ScovilI Manufacturing Company $3.1O for one and 5-7 weeks, supplementary, from June 2' to July c, injured back.
  Panama has no army nor navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
BLACKALL PLANS
 WDI CONFERENCE
Insurance Firms Advised to Keep War Damage ln-
 surance Separate

Connecticut Insurance Depart ment, desirous of being cooperative in the handling of War Damage In- surance, which has thrust a big task on fire insurance companies, be- lieves attention should be given to proper methods of reporting this business. Insurance Commissioner John c. Blackall states the depart ment is studying the matter and suggests that after the summer holi- days Connecticut insurance execu- tives designate two or three repre- sentatives to cofer with the In- surance Department to discuss the situation so that plan for the handling of this matter in conjunc- ton with annual statements of companies can be formulated.
 Commissioner Blackall, in a letter addressed to insurance companies says: 50 far we feel that the com- pany should keep (War Damage Corporation) items segregated and be able to report at the end of the year the talsamount of premiums which has passed through 1t as fi- duciary agent over all and a break down for the State of Connecticut. Apparently, there are no So-called return premiums available, except possibly in cases of change of own ership and therefore some thought should be given as to how to set up what might be termed reserves.
 Tn view of the fact that the com panies have a contingent liability of 10 per cent of the losses, not to ex- ceed $20,000,0OO in the aggregate, and in view of the fact that they also have a contingent ratio of profit up to $20,000,0O0 over all, 1t probably will be unnecessary to consider any possible loss reserves, in view of the fact that the casting up of items between the fiduciary agents and the War Damage Cor poration will probably not come until the close of conflict.
 At this time, outside of the breakdown above referred to on the premium income, this. department has no particular pride of opinion as to just how these matters should be handled but am writing you this letter asking that you give some thought to the situation and let us have the benefit of your judgment" :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
the school at a5, distributed as fol-
RHEINHoLD EARTH JOSEPH SCHMIDT

the school at a5, distributed as fol- lows:
 Kindergarten, 4; primary, 15; Junior, IS. Pupils having a perfect attendance for the three weeks were Roland Ladd, George and Georgette Beckwith. Eunice Mcbride, Francis Bush and Barbara Coppeto.
 The staff consisted of Mrs. Per- cival E, Dixon, director; kindergar- ten, Mrs. Charles Rowland assisted by Mrs. Theron Alexander.
 Primary, Mrs. Robert Mcbride as- sisted by Mrs. William B. Stannard and Jean Reichenbach, and June Mcbride.
 Junior, Mrs. Clarence Isbell, Miss Gratia Booth, Mrs. Frederick Rowe, Mrs. Harold Wright, Mrs. J. Anson Stone, assisted by Misses Lois Beck with, Doris Cook and Norma Hem riCkSen,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
SUMMER SESSION
 OPENS AT STORES
President JOrgsensen Ad- dresses Gatherings of
 School CustOdians

President Albert N. Jorgensen of the University of Connecticut at Storrs today opened the states third summer session for custodians with an address on '"The Responsi- bility of the School Custodian" to group which included three women.
 Sessions were inaugurated this summer for the first time. Women enrolled in the four-day course are Rose Ashley and Cena Benoit of thte University of Connecticut staff and Bertha Oar of Danbury.
 The course will continue through July 30 It is being comparatively run by the University of Connect!- cut and the State Department of Education.
 Although official registration to- talS were not available, A. M. Me- Cullough, director of public service trainin, State Department of Edu- cation, estimated that there were more than 60 enrollees, representing about ten towns.
 Sixteen from the University of Connecticut started the course to- day. They were said to be the largest representation from 8 single town.
 Towns which sent custodians to the summer school include Wilton, Lebanon, Colchester, Norwich, Dan- bury, East Haddem, New London, Glastonbury, Enfield and Storrs.
 Special features of the University program are lodging accommodations for those who wish to stay at Storrs during the course and a program of recreation under the direction of E. G. VanBibber, associate professor of physical education.
 Today's program included the fol- lowing classes: tools and equipment, pr. H. H. Linn, department of buildings and ground, Teachers col- lege, Columbia university; reflnish- ing blackboards, V. F. Jorgenson, Hartford Board of Education; painting walls and woodwork, John Bovee, Hartford Trade school; cleo. trical maintenance, John MacFar- lane, Hartford Trade school.
 Education Commissioner Alonzo G. Grace will present certificates to those who successfully complete the course on Thursday, July 30.
 Two similar courses were offered this summer at Teachers College of Connecticut, New Britain, and New Haven Teachers college, with ocer 100 receiving certificates at the end of each course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Commissioner The aim of the as- sociation, it said. was not to win deferment for policemen but to se- cure a "clarification of their statue" :"
 The memorandum is not expected to cause any changes in the policies of the four Waterbury boards. They have granted occupational de- ferments only when given proof that the man in question is essential and that he can best aid the war effort by remaining at his present post. There have been several controver- sies over police deferments here.
 Official Statement
 The statement from the Interna- tional Association of Chiefs of Po- lice follows:
 The police and fire protection services of the nation are now re- ognized by the War Manpower Con- mission and the Selective Service System as essential to the public safety. Such declaration authorizes local draft boards to defer police and fire officers who are certified by their superior officers as neces- sary to the efficient functioning of their departments.
 Memorandum I-405, sent last week by National Selective Service Head quarters to state and local draft
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
TRADEMARKS FOR
 LOCAL CONCERNS

Trade mark patents have been issued to the Chase Brass & Cop per Co., Inc, of Waterbury and the Autoyre Co., Inc, of Oakville, ac- cording to a list compiled at the office of Harold G. Manning, local patent attorney
 The Autoyre company's patent Is for ash trays, while the Chase com pany'S trade marks will be used for copper anodes, copper electrical bus bars, electric table and floor lamps and number of other similar articles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Draft Boards Retain
 Deferment Authority
Police, Fire Chiefs May Certify ndispensabiIity of
 Members; Nationwide Move Made for CIarificatOn

A memorandum from national Selective Service head quarters at Washington authorizes local boards to defer policemen and remen who certified essential to the proper functoning of their departments However To- cal boards still have full power to rule on policemen and firemen they fit The International Association of ment policy had been approved by the War Manpower
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
MOTORISTS WARNED
 AGAINST COASTING
.It,s danrerous to coastl0

''It's dangerous to coast"
 Police Supt. William J. Roach to- day admonished motorists to keep in mind that lives and limbs are more valuable than the gas which might be saved by coasting down a hill.
 Since the start of the gas ration ing program many drivers have formed the habit of either cutting the motor entirely or dis-engaging the gears at the start of almost every decline. It's pretty hard to stop car when it gets rolling, and the difficulty is greater when the motor cannot be used as 8 brake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
LOUISIANA DENTISTS OPERATE
 TRAILERS

The State Dental Society of Louisiana is sponsoring operation of five automotive dental trailerS for the examination of teeth of first and second grade public school pupils. The trailers are fully equipped den- tai offices and services are provid- ed indigent children without charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
MILLAR ELECTED
 DEPUTY GOVERNOR

James A. Millar of 29 Sunrise Nook was named deputy district governor for Zone 4, Lions Clubs by Roy M. Van Fleet of West Hart ford at the annual international convention of the organization Fri day in Toronto. MT. Van Fleet suc- ceeds Charles A. Patterson of Tor rington as Connecticut Lions gov- ernor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Panama has no army nor navy.