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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
COMMITTEE HEADS
 ARE NAMED TODAY
Legion Auxiliary Organ izes; Installation Re-
 gently Held

Naugatuck, Sept. 24-President of the American Legion auxiliary in Naugatuck, Mrs. Maude Lewis, has announced those who will serve as chairmen of the various commit tees for the year. Mrs. Lewis was installed last Wednesday evening at a joint meeting with Naugatuck post.
 The committees follow:
 Americanization-Mrs. Alice Rob- inson; child welfare, Mrs. Mae Broder; constitution and bylaws, Mrs. Ellen Gerber; education of World War orphans, Mrs. Ann Nor ris; emergency voluntary service, Mrs. Ethel Weber; employment, Mrs. Edna Gladding; American study, Mrs. Mary Ratkiewich; Gold Star Mothers, Mrs. Hazel Gunnoud; graves registration, Mrs. Della Mari ano: junior girls, Mrs Emma Tres trail; legislation, Mrs. Katherine Radcliff; membership Mrs. Theresa, and music and uniforms, Mrs. Vera Hubbell.
 Also: Memorials, Mrs. Margaret Maxwell; national defense, Mrs. Mary Lowell; national news, Mrs. Ethel Weber; poppy, Mrs, Anna Bay liss; publicity, Mrs. Ethel Simmons; rehabilitation, Mrs. Frances shan nahan; radio, Mrs. Harriet Jamele; trophies and awards, Miss Ann Weaving; unit activities, Mrs. Ruth Wilcox; community service, Miss Mary Leary. distinguished guests, Miss Anna Nolde; sick and relief. Miss Ruby Freeman, and ways and means, Mrs. Katherine Radcliff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
MESSAGES NOW
 BEING READIED
Will Be Sent to American
 Prisoners Via Grips K holm

Naugatuck. Sept. 24 - It has been announced by the Naugatuck chap ter of the American Red Cross that relatives and friends of unidentified prisoners of war and military men missing in action in the Fart East are urged to go to the local chapter house immediately and file a mess age to them. The message will be carried on the exchange ship Grip sfolnl" which will soon sail on its second voyage.
 To send message, the procedure is as follows:
 First, the message is to be filed with the Naugatuck Chapter of the Red Cross on Form 1616.
 Second, complete information as name, number, rank, military unit, and last known address must be given.
 Third, where possible, relatives
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
JOHN FOX DIED HERE THIS MORNING

Naugatuck, Sept. 24 = John Fox, 84, of B Pleasant avenue, prominent resident for 50 years, died this morn ing. He had been i'll for a few days.
 Mr. Fox was born in England, September 24, 1858 and came to this country 60 years ago. After taking up his residence here. he entered the emylope of the United States Rubber Company, but retired about 20 years ago.
 { He was communicant of St. Michaels Episcopal church and was a member of Centennial Lodge, odd Fellows. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Josephine (Polmear) Fox, one son, Percival H. Fox and three grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day afternoon at 3:30 in the Alder, son Funeral Home, POI Meadow street with services being conducted by Rev. Artheur F. Lewis, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday night from T to 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

inent. He is being held on $2,OO0 bond for arraignlnent Monday.
 Fernandes was arrested last night by Patroln1en ScaIIy and Wilfred Evon. His bond was set at $l, 900 and will also be given a hearing Monday morning. ;
 John Trianos of 52 City Hill street, and Raymond Chester of 1l5 Wal nut street, Waterbury, were ar- rseted last night by Sergt. Anthony ;Farrar and Patrolmen George Kogut and Ray Goggin. on charges of breach of the peace and intox- ication.
 John Triano was fined $20 and costs of $16,26 on the intoxication charge and was found not. guilty on the charge of breach of the peace.
 Raymond Chester was fined $15 on the charge of breach of the peace and $20 and costs of $16.26 on the mtoxication charge, making a total of $51.26. Judge Martin L. Caine presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
JOAN KOEBLER
 MARRIED JAN. 3

Naugatuck. Sept. 24.-JoI1n Koeb- Ter of the New Haven road has. aTl- nounced the marriage of his daugh- ter, Miss Joan Koebler, to Sergt. John Kluth of New Haven, who is stationed at Camp Edwards, Fal- mouth, Mass. The ceremony was performed Jan. 3, 1922, in St. Fran cis' rectory. Naugatuck, with Rev Albert Taylor oflciating. The at tendants were MT. and Mrs. Victor Townley of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

It Is expected that nearly 2.OQO will attend the affair. Many were disappointed last sunday when the program was rat1ed out. The complete list of field events is as follows:
 ADULT FIELD EVENTS r Shoe throwing contest (shoes thrown by women, retrieved and re- turned by men) ,; ball-throwing con- test lwomen); mixed wheelbarrow race; llecktie race (nen); 25-yard dash (women): SO-yard dash (menJ; tWO-legged race; sack race; four ma nrelay race.
 BOYS AND GIRLS EVENTS For boys and girls up to 10 years
 of age.
 Sack race for both boys and girls; pie plate roll for both boys and girls; peanut race for both boys and girls: 25-yard dash for boys; 25- yard dash for girls.
 For Boys and Girls 11-15 Years
 4 of Age
 Relay race (4-man team) boys; relay race (4-man team) girls; sub
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
Two Held By Police
 For Breach Of P eace
Attach on Young Girl Involved in Charges; Water
 bury Man, Borough Resident Are Held

Naugatuck, Sept. A Antonio Almeida, 26, of 26 French street, waterbury, and John F'ernandes, IT, of Pond street, Naugatuck, were being held at headquarters today on a technical breach of peace charge as a result of arrests made early this morning involving an alleged attack on a minor female.
 Alfneida was arrested in Water bury early this morning by Chief John J. Gormley and Patrolnan Thomas Scal1y of the local depart rnent, and Patrolman Joseph Cava- naugh of the Waterbury depart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

Naugatuck September 24 -- Tie annual family out ing of the Footwear plant of the United States Rubber Company will be held Sunday September 27 at the Recre at.on Field This will be the first time the outing been held in the borough. Because of difficulties of transportation necessary to hold it The outing year it was held at Lake Quassapaug
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
Borough Weddings

Eaugatuck. Sept. 2l.-Rev. Arthur v. Lewis, rector Of st. Nlchael's church offieiated ct the wedding Saturday, Sept. ie. of Miss Ethel May Kane. daughter of Ma. and Mrs. Harry w. Kane of Ozone Park, L. I., to Rev Prank 4. equlres, son cf Mrs. Mathle P. @qulres of Hiil@ alde avenue, Naugatuck.
 I11e ceremony was performed nt { D. sm. in the Grace Episcopal church, Jainaioa. L. . fIsc attend lna cqunle were Mlsa Eleanor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

and friends should join in sending one message.
 Fourth, the message must be con- fined to. 25 words.
 The American Red Cross an- nounces that these messages will be mailed on the "Gripsholm", ad- dressed to the International Red Gross delegate in Japan who will make every effort to see that they are delivered. The Red Cross can give no assurance of delivery. but this method has been adopted in agreement with the State, Navy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

wa yrace for boys (lO-man team) i; pie plate roll lgirlsy; rooster fight (boys); rooster fight lgirls); human Wheelharrow (2-mal1 team) boys; peanut race (boys and girls); base ball throwing (gifls);. baseball throwing (boys); 5O-yard dash (boys); 50-yard dash (girls); shoe scramble (boysl; shoe scramble (Rirlsl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
MIIMMIEs

Atop Luzon mountain, PhiltppiEe Islands, are hundreds of bodies nl Igorots. clothed and sitting in grotl resembling picnic parties, th0f have been there for years and have been perfectly mummified by tke hot, dry air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
LOCAL GIRLS ARE
 BACK AT SCHOOL

Naugatuck, Sept. 24.-Miss Re- gina Kelly, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George A. Kelly of Elmwood street, left yesterday for Phila- delphia, Penn, where she will en- ter the sophomore class at Drexel Institute of Technology.
 Mrs. w. w. Burch and daugh- ter, Charlotte of Dayton, Ohio, are visiting Mrs. Margaret B. Harkins of Annity road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
@. Plans Family Outing

War and Post Oface Departlner because the Japanese govsrnme has not yet. furnished oflcial lis.E of the majority of American prisof CTS held in the Far East.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
Borough Briefs

Pvt. Edward Niski, who was re- gently graduated from the para troops at Fort Benning, Ga, is visiting his parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. Niski. of 46 Bridge street.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Naugatuck Day Nursery Assn. will be held Friday morning. Sept. 25, at 10 o'clock at the association home on Water, street.
 Mrs. George Barwick, Mrs. James Lutze. Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald and Mrs. Norman Bovay are chair men of the Ways and Means com- mittee of the Naugatuck Woman's Club. which is sponsoring a rum mage sale being held today and to- morrow at 90 Church street.
 Misses Janet Evon and Helen Sheridan of North Main street, have returned from 6 visit in New York City.
 ASAAs anu &AAoe run 4@NeSA VI Honstead. avenue, were recent visitors in New York City.
 Mrs. Victor Olson will be hostess to the Wosnan's Mission Society at 6 D. m. Monday. Sept. 2s. in the hall of the salem Lutheran Church. 0aughan of Ozone Park, a cousin of the bride. and Seymour 6qulFcs of Naugatuck. c brother of the groom. Rev. w. Robert Hampshire of nellp0rt, l.. T., Q classmate of tho bridegroom at Berkeley Dfvln- ity school and William Tatteraall of ElmhuFst, .. l.. cousin of the bride. ushered.
 A reception was held ct the Frank lin hotel. Jamaica, L. l.. for about so HAesie,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
ENGAGEMENT IS
 ANNOUNCED HERE

Naugatuck, Sept. 24.--Mr. and Mrs. Michael Orban of Anderson street have announced the engage ment of their daughter. Miss Helen T. Orhan, to John Mikivitch, son of MT. and Mrs John Mikivitch of Shelton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

Misses Sue and Mary Chittenden, daughters of Mir. and Mrs. William Chittenden of Fairview avenue, have resumed their studies. the former at wheaton college. Norton, Mass, and the latter at St. Margaret's school in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Shans Outslugs
 Callura In Ten

Boston, Dec. 12 -CUP)- Cleo Shans of Los Angeles, the new per- petual motion kid of the fistic world, today was safe in his position as No. 3 contender for the lightweight crown by virtue of an unanimous de- cision over Jackie Callura of Ham ilton, Ont, and Providence. R. l.
 The California Negro earned his victory the hard way-by slugging 1t out toe-to-toe with the hard-hittingi Canadian for the. full 10 rounds ei their feature match of the Boston Boxing association show at Mechan-. ics building before 4000 fans.
 Shans' win gives him an enviable position in the forthcoming N. B. A.. elimination for the world light weight title. He weighed in at 129is. Callura, 128.
 In the scheduled eight-rounc emi-final, Larry Pacino, 157, oi Roxbury knocked out Victor Troise, 152, of Watervliet, N. Y, in two min utes and 26 seconds of the frs round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

ference, but is confident he can, offset this disadvantage with flash-, ing floor speed.
 Brigham Young's Cougars are making their first visit to New York A tall, veteran team, the Mormon quintet comes east with the same club which finished second to Col orado in the Rocky Mountain Con- ference race last season. No Midget
 The Cougars have altitudinous performers, too. Veteran ,centei Dale Rex, star of the club last sea son, goes up six feet, seven inches with several mates pressing him foi cloud- busting honors.
 Coach Clair Bees Long Islanc Blackbirds are handicapped by in- experience but at one position they can match the best in length oil the Cougars. This is at centre where freshman Don Kotter~ e1uals Rex's six feet. seven inches.
 While Brigham Young IS making its debut here, CCNY and Okla. hoIna will be meeting for the tiftl time. The Aggies won the fifs three games but the City Beaver squeezed out 39-3S triumph lasi year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
"Skyscraper' Type
 Basketbaners At Garden Tonight
BY OSCAR FRALEY United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

United Press SIaIr COfTeSpOnuent)
 New York. Dec. 12.-UP)-A skyscraping substitute who dwarfs teammates averaging six feet, six inches will be the main attraction tonight when double-header bas- ketball makes its 1922 start in Madison Square Garden.
 He is Bob (Foothills) Kurland, 17-year old freshman center of the Oklahoma Aggies who stands a mere seven feet supposedly the tallest player in intercollegiate court history. The young giant, scaling 206 pounds has been prom ised plenty of action against City College of New York.
 Good Game
 Brigham Young University of Provo, Utah, meets the Blackbirds of Long Island University in the other half of the intersectional dou- ble feature.
 The Aggie-CCNY game draws majro attention because of the towering Klrland. a red-haired lad from Jennings, Mo. Coach Henry Iba frowns upon those who regard the youth as an athletic freak and expects him to become an outstand- ing player before the season ends. { Sophomores and freshmen com pose the bulk of the Aggie squad, with four veterans in the starti-g g lineup against CCNY. Graduation and army enlistments took all of ths New York teams regulars. Coach Nat Holman will give away height to Oklahotiaans. co-cham- pions of the Missouri Valley Com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
(Reg. U. s. Pat. Off.) BY JACK CUDDY

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, Dec. 12-(UP)-Prom- ise or threat? Interpret it as you may-Tony Galento is coming back.
 The beer-barrel that walks like a man will begin training at Sum nit, N. J., on Monday. He will start grooming for campaign designed to cut tank-like through the cur rent civilian bums' and then tackle Sgt. Jce Louis for the real title"-for nothing.
 And when I say for nothing I mean for nothing.'" says Fat Ga lento, who not so long ago was de- scribsd ill the nations newspapers as a throw back to John L. Sul- livan."
 Galento made this historic state ment last night at the corner of 18th street and Eight avenue, after the Mauriello-Nova fight. When we bumped into the fat man at this cross roads of the cauliflower world, he did a bit of elephantine shadow boxing, and declared: Tt was a lucky thing the boys at the ring side wuz holding me tonight, or ] would have jumped into the ring and knocked both of dem buns out with two fast left hooks"
 "Tony-act your age," we said. "You must be showing your heels to 40 years or more"
 Big Noise
 He snorted. "In this first place, ain't walkin' on my heels yet, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
DARTMOUTH HOOP
 CHAMPS AT YALE

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 12-(UP) A 42-game schedule was an- nounced today for the Eastern Col legiate Basketball leagues 40th sea- son by Secretary Treasurer Asa s. Bushnell. despite the fact that many of the players will be graduated be- fore the end of the season.
 The first game will be on Jan. 6 between Cornell and Columbia at Ithica, N. Y. Cornell will open the season for Yale at New Haven Jan. 8 and for Harvard at Cambridge Jan. 9.
 Dartmouth, defending champions. plays Yale at New Haven, Jan. 16 in its first game, and Pennsylvania will oppose Harvard the same night, Princeton starts the season Jan. 30 as host to Dartmouth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
SOUTHERN COLLEGES
 ADOPT FRESHMAN RULE

Richmond, Va, December 12. - (UP9 The Southern Conference has adopted a measure to permit first-year students at member schools to compete in varsity sports beginning December 12 for the dura- hon of the war.
 The decision was reached yeSter- Jay by a vote of IA to 2 after long discussion by faculty representa- tives of the 16 conference schools, during which several amendments to the original proposal were adopt ed.
 Duke University and the Univers- ity of North Carolina cast the dis senting votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
YALE GIVES UP CREW, BASEBALL
Leader, Sawyer and Others Lose Jobs; Freshmen tc
 Join Varsity

New Haven, Conn. Dec. l2-(UP) Ed Leader, head coach of the Yale crews for the past 20 years, was out of job today as the university abandoned its oldest competitive sport, and also announced that the freshmen baseball team was being discontinued for the duration.
 Athletic Director Ogden D. Miller said that lack of facilities led to tho decision to forego the crew races. The Coast Guard has taken over the Yale boat house on Quinnipiac river, and the crew quarters on the Housatonic river at Derby have been closed because of transportation dif i faculties.
 Five Dropped
 Miller announced termination of the appointment of Leader, and of other members of his staff: Robert s. Butler. assistant: Richard J. Po- cock, boat builder and coach of the 150-pound crew. and Harry B. Berg strom. superintendent of property and launches.
 Discontinuance of rowing was forecast last July when Leader was reduced from Varsity to advisory coach"
 In demobllizirg the Freshman baseball team. Miller said that Coach Richard A. tJeff) Sawyer |, who has held the post for two years had been released. Varsity baseball will be continued and the freshmen have been declared eligible for com. petition in this class.
 Yale announced it's football sched. ule for 1943 yesterday with a no. tation it was subject to change be. cause of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Watertown, Terryville
 Win Close Hoop Games

half-time score. Dahle and Ander- son scored 21 points for Morris, Griffen, 3 for the Hearts.
 Litchfield High was an easy 35 to 16 winer over the Torrington Jayyees. DaRoSs scoring IT points with half-time edge of "A to 9.
 Bristol High, on the State Armory floor in BelltoWn, scored 55 points against William Hall High of West Hartford, which had g points after four periods of play. Johnson and Redman were good for g points for the winners.
 In Torrington, center Sam PonN proved the player "in the clutch" with fourth period hoops that brought Torrington High A to 35 win over Hillsouse of New Haven. Torrington led 24-16 at half time. Zucco got 10, Tedesco more for Torrington; Mauro IA for Hillhouse.
 Other Scores
 Bristol 55, Hall tWest Hartford)
 Torrington AZ, Hillhouse 35.
 Lewis 5S, East Hampton 20.
 Meriden S5, Manchester 24,
 Rockville 3S, Bradley Field 25. Trade 13.
 Terryvi1le 34, Thomaston 2S.
 Litchheld 36, Torrington Jayvees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

in the second place, I'm only 32 ! years old. And because I see what's comin' to the heavyweight division during the war, been doin' prelim- mary trainin' for three months. So weigh only about 245 pounds, just 18 ou3r III yfighting weight.
 I'm at the ringside tonight, and Mike Jacobs takes one good look at me and says can get into shape quick and fight somebody in his heivyweight tournament. I say, I can lick anybody you got in your tourney right now, and if I take off 20 pounds I can lick Louis. He says, start training-I can use you So, on Monday, go to Bey's camp for three weeks. Then watch me mow 'em down.
 Galento, who teamed with Louis for the most electrifying braw1 in the Brown Bomber's career, in 1889. wanted the world to know that money is no object in this come back" Two-Ton Tony emphasized that everyone begged me for 8 stupid fat man when I was fight ing, but Waz Watchin' those bucks. I got more money now than I'll ever need k and spend good. I blow more than hundred week for fun"
 And he listed some of his assets. There was the Galento cocktail bar at Orange, N. J., in a $6O.00O build ing that he owns; also his $13,500 Orange home, and other properties that would approximate $75,00O.
 'Then got my annuities," said Tony. "What'ta hell-1'm sittin' pretty. I got everything want but that title. Now I'm goin' after that and seriously. There's one guy l kin lick, and that's Louis. I'll fight him for nothing for the title. He's in the army-okay. But we'll fight for army relief. And I'll pay all my own training expenses, and trans portation to any city in the United States. And I don't want a cent of the purse. I just want that title. I'll knock him dead this time
 No Brains
 Fat Tony was ila1tlng pedestrian traffic on the corner by Madison Square Garden, so we maneuvered him into a side street as he ex- plained that he had Louis "out on his feet" in the first round in the '39 scrap, and he had Bomber Joe on the canvas in the third round, but didn't have brains enough to finish him. He added: ''This time I'll finish him. There's only two guys in the heavy division today who can punch-Lotis and me. And I can hit harder with my left hook than he can with his right"
 Meanwhile, Galento said Ec would accept matches with any opponent Mike Jacobs might name for New York, or Herman Taylor might des ignate for Philadelphia. They're both my friends" he explained. And I'd like to help them out"
 What did he think of the Mau- riello-Nova scrap? "Well-Nova was rusty from lack of action. He was winning all by himself, until the kid nailed him in the sixth. Mauriello is just kid. They say he's 2 years old. He's only about 19 or 20. When he matures-you know wot mean hell h,e better. I'll take both dose buns on in one night. I'll fight any body-just sos get another chanst at Louis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
SeLlout Crolud To See Bears Against Bdugh
Troy Between U. c. L. A. And Bowl
100000 Will See Pay-Off Game In L. A
BY HARRY CRIMSON NEA Service Sports Editor

NEA Service Sports Editor
 Los Angeles. Dec.-College foot ball has one good kick left in its regular season.
 U. c. L. A. plays Southern Call fornia in the Los Angeles Col iseum on Saturday for the right to engage Georgia in the Pasadena Rose Bowl, Jan. 1.
 U. c. l.. A. won five of six Pa- eific Coast Conference games, Southern California bagged four out of six and was tied once. Washington State captured five odt of six and was tied once.
 While non-conference competi- tion does not count theoretically. the 21 = 0 .smacking the Cougars took from Texas A. & M. last Saturday practically eliminated them from Tournament of Roses consideration. In addition to t.e- ing held to a scoreless tie by Wash ington and to a 6-6 deadlock by the Second Air Force, they were popped by Southern Cal.
 MISSED SIX FEET
 Stanford, which many consider e.. the finest team on the western slope at the finish of its cam paign, won five out of seven league contests. but got off to a poor start and was beaten. by U. c. L. A., 20-7, in mid-season.
 This will be the seventh annual Biggest Game" - as they call it south of Tehachapi = since com petition between the two large Los Angeles universities was re- stunned in 1896. The Trojans have won thrice and been tied that many timbes. In prior engage ments ill '29 and 30, when the southern branch of the state uni versity was minor leaguer, Trop won by a walk-away scores.
 To some extent this years match-with the Rose Bowl bid at stake - is rematch of the '39 edition, when the unbeaten Tro- jans and Bruins battlyed to'a score less tie and Southern California got the invitation because of hay ing played one less tie.
 The Bruins failed to score by six feet late in the going, and Southern California went on easi- ly to repuke Tennessee.
 TIE MEANS U. c. L. A.
 In the event that there is an even break this trip, U. s. c. L. A. probably will go to the Bowl.
 The Trojans are battling for their seventh bid to the Rose Bowl, where they never have been beaten. The Bruins are striving for their initial opportunity in the Arroyo Seco.
 For the first time U.S.L.A. may be & slight choice-say 6 to 5-to win from Southern California be- cause of slightly better record, al- though the Trojans' 4$0 victory over Oregon week after the Web foots toppled the Bruins, 14-7, makes many like Jeff Cravath's club.
 Gasoline rationing obviously doesn't hurt footbal attendance here when the schools have a good show to offer. The site of tt. 1886 Olympic Gsmes is sold out from end zone to end zone. With service men admitted free, the attendance is expected to reach or exceed 100000.
 Notre Dame repulsed Southern California, 13-0, at the Coliseum before 93,O00.
 This is. a great football country.