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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-02-05
about Golf

Golf has always been-and always
must be-a game for the player.
Many have asked me why big golf
championships don't draw with 9TH
er sports. In golf it is the spectator
who takes the beating, not the play
er. Although, in big tournament,
the player takes his share.
How often would you draw big
crowds in football, racing, baseball
or any other game if the spectator
had to gallOp five or six miles over
cross country territory, jump
bitches, climb fences, wade through
a mOrass, fight through briar
patches, be a broken-feld runner
and blocking back to see every
other shot played?
A golf spectator has to be an ath-
lete, in training, willing to take a
hard beating, to see most of the
shots played in a championship by
some leading star who is drawing
the crowds. ..
If golf had the same accOmmoda-
tons for the spectator that other
games have, it would be on a par
with any game played in the way of
admissions. 1t is the only game I
know where the spectator gets a
harder workout than the player
draws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Civilian Defense Calendar Meetings for Insertion in This Calendar Must Be
 Sent Mayors Office at Least Two Days in Advance
TODAY, May 6


 NOTE: St. Margarets parish suspended due to ratiOning.
 400 D. m-American Brass Co.,; class Howard haI 49 State street, hospital bandages and knitting, Miss Mary c. Schmidt
 zoo D. m.-Bristol Co., class Metz and staff. Audrey LaTendrese
 TOO mA6edca building; Howard Hart and stan
 zoo m-Police headquarters auxiliary police mDocesan bureau 56 Church street. Red Cross hospital 7sO D. m-An Souls church; class san Congregational chnrch first aid class Mrs Hermann and stah supervisors from Waterbury and Western m-Thrd Congregational church: first aid class Russell Sumpf THURSDAY, May
 TOday's depOs papers maganes st. Marys. and Paul. Civilians deposit at nearest school
 NOTE First aid classes fin public Margarefs parish suspended due to sugar ratOning
 s:sO g. m-Prospect branch cowden. m-edical building; Joseph Youngqst and Everett L. io:OO m-Middlebwy hall; saDin Chase lO:OO m-Polce headquarters; auxiliary police m-Chase Metal works first aid class Emil Albech D. school; first aid Mrs Agnes 200 sewing Mrs M. J. Qunan, instructor.
 3:3O D. m.-Chase rooms: Hennessey. m-Polce headquarters school for auxiliary police TOO mBadleyvie school trst aid class Mrs Sabn Chase 100 D. m-wOcOt Harry 7:sO PhiOmna TsO mscout House rear First church school 7:sO mManyle Machine Co., first aid class Dr. S. Dye and first aid class Charles Williams and staff.
 p m-slOunt airport; LeIchtie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
MAYOR TO ATTEND SUNDAY PROGRAM
Judges Smith, HeaIey to Address St. Margaret's
 Holy Name Society

Mayor Vincent A. Scully will at- tend the annual Communion break fast services arranged by members of the Holy Name society of St.. Margaret's church for next Sunday, Mothers Day. The society will ate tend the 8 o'clock Mass. Following church services, breakfast will be served in the auditorium of st.. Margaret'S parochial school. Rich- ard Baldwin, chairman of the com~ mittee of arrangements, will 0facl- ate as toastmaster. The principal speakers of the day will be Mayor Scully, Judge ]. Joseph Smith of the U. s. District court, and Judge Patrick Healey of the probate court. Judge Healey and Mayor Scully are members of St. Margaret's Holy Name society.
 Rev. John Conlan, pastor, will ex- tend greetings to the society and its guests. Rev. Leonard Conlon, chap lain, is also expected to address the gathering. Oficers of the society include Joseph Conlon, president; Timothy s. Callahan, vice-presi- dent; John Moran. recording secre- tary; Eric Caul, financial secretary and Thomas Moran, treasurer.
 Assisting Chairman Baldwin on the committee are:
 Harold Brennan, James Carr, James Neagle, Michael Whelan, Jo- seph McNellis, James Kilbride. John O'Rourke, James Canfleld, Michael Kyle, John E. Bolger, John q. Gil- martin, William T. Warrington, Thomas Delaney, James Doyle, Thomas Behan, Henry Smithwick. pr. William Good, Raymond Havi- can.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Thousands of Women
 Register For Work
Enthusiastic Spirit of Cooperation Shown Through
 out State-5O,OOO Vacancies Expected in Fall

not only desirable but necessary Thousands of women will be needed on the production lines of Connec- ticut within the next few months
 It was stated at Defense Council headquarters in Hartford that 6 preliminary review of the early reg istrations indicated that those sig nifying their intention of working were a true croSs-section of the women of the state, ranging from housewives to highly trained tech- nicians and persons with profes- sional training. Many of the regis trantS are women in the 40-50 age group who saw service in the last war in munitions plants.
 One eager applicant wrote in large red letters across the face of her registration card Please rush me into a job,"
 MT. Maloney said that many Of the regiStrants were willing to sign up for the Land Army and for office work, while several housewives sig nified their willingness to care for children of other women who might take jobs in war work.
 The purpose of the Work for vic- tory registration is to provide the woman-power to fill 50,O0O jobs in the next few months-jobs that will be vacated by men who have gone into combat service.
 Registration is open to all women regardless of creed, color or race.
 In most cities and towns Work for Victory" registration cards will be available this week during issu' ance of Sugar Rationing cards.
 The registration is voluntary. You are under no compuision to accepi any job that may be offered to you as result of your registration.
 The registration card is not ar application for work. It is a writer token of your willingness to work il Q job you can do is later offered tS you.
 When you have filled out youI card 1t will be scFutinized by em' pIoyment intefvieWers and you may then be offered 8 paid job in a fac. tory, an office or with the Lanc Army-depending on the prefer ence you have expressed, or you may be offered training in some machine operation if the facts indicate youE aptitude for 1t,
 Tn many communities. child car ing centeFs are now being estab' lished under eoWpetent supervision and with every safeguard og thi welfare of the children,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

Can a youthful offender ever make good? Can he serve his country in this all-out war to pre- serve civilization?
 The Army says Perhaps" The Navy says Perhaps, if he has com mitted one misdemeanor but NEVER if he has committed one felony"
 Tn August 1881 Jack McMechen (which is not his name) pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court of Bal- timore to the crime of stealing an automobile. He was sixteen years old and had never before been ar rested, Investigation revealed 8 good home and parents eager to help, Bad associations plus a spirit of bOyish adventure had con- Verted this sch0lboy into "con- Victed felon,"
 I sentenced Jack to reformatory. but suspended sentence and placed him on probation for two years, While on probation he was graduat' ed from high-gch0ol and promptly got q job. He also joined me boys .ssss nsf:kefe6 with his church. He is still one of it's highly respected officers, He hasn't hts original job, but has a much better one, He has been steadily employed for the nine years since he left school and has saved money,
 Ills term Of probation expired ln 1898, but Jack has kept ip touch .,ila, l,ko ..rakakfan 0ffioAP An a friendly basis, Not only has he made the most of another ehaneei { lle has shown active gratitude for t.
 But he Is still q convicted lel0p", The court record proves lt,
 Nov, Jack wants 70 fight for his country, On the advice Of his t0fs Hleg probation officer he tried to ens list jn the Navy, Unfortunately, des fActlVa vision barred that, SO Jack -e..l lA taa Ar.nr gsaA.A hA mas not even allowed 10 lake the phy, sleal examination, The Local Army recruiting officer would not consider ms enlistment in spite 0f the new law approved by the President last Augu6t which makes thG acceptance Of . "fel9Hs discretionary tn the Army, Tbe recruiting officer said that the Army Is not e TefOfmat0Fgi Army Fervlee Is . high honor 0nly DeFSOBs 0f nIlllnpRaehablH social slaDdafds should asDlye 70 hlgh,
 IlO y0n Fllb youg RyesY do Eleven gears Of clean living, Df ins dllglVy, 9f Relf Improvement Df dehls OiaslratAa rehabilitation d0 ll0l eOiintI Jack lk still Q convicted ia. lOBl Is ihle Army 0f OUTS an eg' elusive social elubf AFe tlle men WhO lay down lts rules for enlist. inent utterly ignorant 0f human be- hRvi0Ff Have they never heard ol g0uthflii offenders Wh0 were Fes flaimNd and made Into laNsabidlng liangul eitiznef lg not, it ls hlgt rlme they should learn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

in the midst of an isolated, poverty stricken land.
 Because no two posts here are alike-either in location, job, or de- gree of completion-few generaliza- tions will hold true for all American troops stationed here. Those that do are readily summed up:
 Physically the men are comfort able. Even the temporary barracks here would shame some of the more permanent ones in the states. The food is plentiful, though the preva- lence of tuberculosis among the na- tive herds restricts the fresh milk supply, and fresh vegetables are the exception rather than the rule. The clothing isued to the troops is un- surpassed-for uality quantity and warmth (important in cold, damp climate)-in any of the worlds armies. The men are also healthy. ct seems to many that you get a needle shot in the arm every time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Weddings
GUERRERA-GENEST

The wedding of Miss Rose Genest of Hartford, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alexis Genest of Saratoga Springs, New York, to John B. Guerrero, son of Mrs. Josephine Guerrero of Division street, took place on Saturday, May 2.
 The ceremony was performed at 9 o'clock at St. Anthony's church, Hartford, which was attractively decorated with apple blossoms, for Bythia, jonquils and sweetpeas.
 Miss A. Alma Genest attended her sister as maid of honor, with Eraine Genest as flower girl, and Edmond Genest as ring bearer, William P. Guerrera served as best man.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore period gown of ivory faille with Brussels lace. A cap of braided faille with orange blossoms held her veil of ivory tulle. She carried an old fashioned bouquet of white rosebuds, sweet peas, and baby breath.
 The blue faille gown Of the maid of honor was a ScaFlett O'Hara model. She wore pink sweetheart halo with blue veil and carried an old fashioned bouquet of for get-me-nots, sweetpeas and rose buds. The flower girl was dressed in pink oTgandie, and carried a nosegay of pastel toned flowers.
 A reception followed at the home of Alexander Genest of Prospect.
 The couple left for trip to Palm Beach, Florida, the bride travelling iu suit of grey pencil striped wool, with American Beauty and black ac- ceSgOrieg.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs GueFreFa will reside in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

Leonard J. Maloney, director of the U. s. Employment Service for Connecticut today expressed satis- faction that several thousand wom- en registered for work on the first day of statewide registration. MT. Maloney said, however, that he was somewhat concerned lest statements from Washington to the effect that national registration was unneceS- sary might hamper the local drive.
 Many of the women who were approached the first day of the reg istration told the registrars they understood the president had called off the registration for women. This. of course, is not so. The president indicated that 8 national registra- tion was not necessary, and made no reference to Connecticut. l would like to be as emphatic as l can be in asserting that registration of women now, in Connecticut, is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
ASAN 9Ne &RU'S'MARINES

Adolph T. Teta of 93 Oak stre; and Harold w. Stepney of 38 State street were sworn into the U. s. Marine Corps in Springfield yes- terday after passing the final ex- aminations, according to word re- ceived here by Staff Sergeant Max well P Dickerson of the local re- cruiting station. One local man, Fibre Avoletta of $50 Bank street is in the group sent by the local office to Springfield today.
 Other men from this area en- listed yesterday include Anthony D'Andrea of Terryville, Stanley Chesco of Ansonia, Edward M. Las- kowski of Danbury, Harold Kroop of New Haven, Robert Lanza of Hamden, Robert Pearson of Dan- buray, Lawrence Stec of Bridgeport, Anthony Winslow, Jr, of Water town, John F. Gonyea of New Ha- ven, and George c. Bellogg of Stamford. Included in the group sent to Springfield today are Ed ward J. Danyi of Wallingfcrd and William E. Craft of Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
BY ELAEER 0. WAIlZER

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 New York, May 6.-(UP)-Stocks declined irregularly in quiet deal- ings today, reflecting 6 withdrawal of bids following the fall of Cor regidoor and uneasiness over pos- sible repercusslons resulting from British occupation of Madagascar.
 American Telephone sold off 1 1-4 to 110 3-4. Hercules Power led chemicals lower with Q i-point de- cline to 57. Sears Roebuck slipped down 5-8 point to 8 new low ct 4S- 1-2 and Montgomery Ward was down 1-8 to 25 3-4. AirctAfts stead- jed around their lowest levels of the year.
 Bethlehem Steel slipped down to 1-8 point loss and U. s. Steel Com mon sold at 46 IA, off '1-2. Motors shares were down fractionally, while rails softened under lead of Santa Fe, down 1-8 to 35 7-8.
 Philips Jones preferred was an outstanding weak spot, losing 5 3-4 to a new low at 65. Atlantic refin- ing preferred, Kimberly Clark and U. s. Playing Card were down a point or more.
 Liggett & Meyers Tobacco B, Magma Copper, Laclede Gas pre- ferred and U. s. Smelling preferred rose a point or more.
 Cotton Futures
 New York, May 6-CUP)-Cotton futures held to an extremely nar- row range in slow forenoon dealings today as traders continued to mark time pending new developments.
 The market started 3 points lower to 3 points higher and held virtu- ally unchanged from the initial levels in subsequent trade.
 Trade quarters concentrated their attention on Washington reports, hoping to find some clue as to the outcome of existing price uncertain ties. Most dealings were of 8 rou- tine nature.
 Wool Market
 Boston, May 6-(UP)-Demand forf inc domestic wools has improv- ed and there was more business for fine Australian types, the U. s. Ag-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Jack Went Straight II Years
 But Uncle Sam Still Says No"
By JOSEPH N. ULMAN Judge. Supreme Bench of Baltimore

Of course the Army must have general rules. Men with criminal records ought not be accepted m the Army if their presence is likely to damage morale. But Congress last year modified the 1877 statute barring all felons from enlistment with just such boys as Jack McMe- chen in mind.
 Perhaps it is too much to expect that during the exigencies of actual war recruiting officers should be re- uuired to make individual case stu- dies and to deal with each case on its individual merits. But is it ask- ing too much to suggest that Army recruiting officers should accept m good faith the reports of & Fespon- sible civic agency such as the prooa- ton department of criminal court2 This report. in the case of Jack McAIechen, is an impressive docu" ment; it is an official qualification that he has earned the high pglvls lege to fight and # must be to die for his country,
 The narrow prejudice Of some re- cTuiting officers is particularly dis' tFessing to us who are struggling to fehabilltate youthful offenders, We have worked for many years WllD some success to induce private ems pIOyeTs to give Jobs to former eonE Vlets who have nlended their ways, And we have had some success more and more success as people have come to realize tat humane treatment is often the WIsest tFeat' ment, Ef an arm 0f the Govern ment furnishes such AD example al cynical lnhlunanlty in dealing with lts citizens, our task to educate pFts gate employers ta a higher sense eg civic responsibility will be haEd h. deed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
FIRE UNDER CONTROL

Sandwich, Mass, May 0-lUP)- About 25O firemen and volunteers from Sandwich, Bourne, Mashpee and Eagamore early today controlled woodland fire which broke out near Camp Edwards yesterday and burned through about 25O acres during the night. Twenty-Five ml- nor forest fires in the district were reported to have been extinguished yesterday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
FACE IIRTING LOB
 BI06EST oF ALL

MedfMd Mass,, May e-luPlr- The biggest faee.lIftlng Job iR hiss t0vy was undertaken today - by tREldeFmlftf.
 They'll remove wFinkles and age' sag grOm the face Of Jumbo. Inc largest captive elephant who eVsI ilvad and whAse stuffed form has haeT 0n exhibition in tbe HafnHm MuaeuIR At Tufts College many yeAss,
 Made world famous by ?, q, baFs fllID, tlle aeVellsl0a Julnbe Was klllad bv q Locomotive at Ht, Thomas ont, during 6 circus tour Co seee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Additional Society


 South street announce the birth of a son, John Ellsworth, on May 3rd ct St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. Hart nett Is the former Margaret Els worth.
 A group of friends entertained Private First Glass Michael Scacco of Camp Banding at 8 surprise birthday party at the Town inn, Watertown, on Saturday evening. Private Scacco, who Is on @ ten-day furlough, was presented purse.
 Among those attending were Nell LoRusso, Ann LoRusso, Josephine Romeo, Marion Scacco, Mary Io- Russo, Michael Duva, Edward Mor- ick, Barnet Alexander, Ralph Ju- Han, Rocco Margiotta, John Mon- gillo. Louis Renaldi, Michael Scacco, Fran Pruscino, MT. and Mrs. Sam uel Renaldi, MT. and Mrs. Michael Bruno. MT. and Mrs. Nicholas GcaOeo, MT. and Mrs. Albert Scacco, MT. and Mrs. Michael Festa, MT. and Mrs. George Druan, MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Rinaldi, Mir. and Vincent Accousti, MT. and Mrs. Robert Ertigene, MT. and Mrs. Joe seph SanAngelo, MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Mazzalupo, MT. and Mrs. Bart MarRiotta, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Mucci, Mfr. and Mrs. c. Romeo, MT. and Mrs. Victor Mucct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

sll the hardshlps oe the front line trenches, which, in truth, they are manning 2z hours Q day.
 The hardness of life for some, the lack of recreation for al, IS counteracted by the fact that the men haven't much time to sit around and think about 1t. They are busy at serious work. You get an idea of the importance of this island outpost by remembering that 1t was the first overseas base ever occupied by American troops in time of peace.
 Today the men have constant reminders on every hand that they are not here for pleasure whether it be the planes overhead, the prac- tic fire Of defense guns, Q hole in the side of a merchant ship or merely the snort and chatter of builders pneumatic drills, steam shovels, bulldozers, hammers and saws as workmen race against time to help make this island impreg- nable.
 COUNTRY IS NO
 REST RESORT
 Life here is no picnic. Much of the country is flat and barren, pocketed with marsh and undrain. ing swamp. It is no military secret that the weather, standard topic of conversation for all (and invariably described by the natives as "very unusual'), is damp and Tickle though not as cold as many expect ed. Up here they tell you about the man who missed last summer. He was sick in bed that week. The spring which bathes the Maine-like countryside with snow-melting sun in the morning re-covers the hills , in 8 swirling furry of white before that nights moon pierces the fog which still rolls in from the Grand Banks at sea.
 l No, this is not the spot you'd pick to retire to. Life is hard. Without exception, the thing most ardently desired by all the men here Is leave, 8 trip back home. But on the whole the men are making the best of 8 situation which all admit might be a great deal worse. For these are l soldiers. And this is war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
EIGHT ADMITTED
 AS NEW VOTERS

only eight persons, sig WoWeD afd tBo men were admitted ag y0ty CTS at q session Of the board ei eeleefmen this morning lH ble aldarmanie ohaMbeFg af city bell, g'lla session Wlll G0ntinHe through fha day but indleatl0ns WaFe that few more would be made,
 Tllase admitted tthie morning iIls elIlded; sylya 4, DesroelleFs, 52 kik eaeniles 0iaciBta Dekeis, fsf eoiifb W'le9n street, Catherine IIaileTe0, 118 Piedmont street; Victoria Lails blnaiils. s5b NoFtb Riverside slEesf, M8nFw 2. Leone, v Vermont street; Mleilael wlhMeF, VI GpeneeF ayenHei Arthur MeKlweia, 30 Goartla9a aEer nre aua Maria A. xappone, e Me- MRmafa etFeek
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

UCEg5D VA Eg91E s7N1SsHN1'
 The very location of this stop per In the lower St. Lawrence basin presents a geographic paradox. It is North Americas closest approach to Europe-which from here seems so far. yet is so near. Of all U. s. Army bases overseas, this one is the nearest to home-which seems so near, yet is so far.
 There is a further paradox in the posts themselves. Bases which will rank among the worlds most modern cities are springing up with the speed of Jacks beanstalk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

AVRNEAk AADW
 Winners in the City Champions ehip tournament for the Ex-GoyeF- nor Raymond F. Baldwin tourna- ment, under the direction of Mrs ', c, MoriaFty were; Nelso Adducci Thomas Edwards, 659 lr2; Arthur Leae, Vincent Kelly, 6l3 t-2; Dennis QiconnoF, Newell Mitchell, 6ili Mrs, William Rooney, Mrs, Joseph MOntambault, 695,
 Last nights scorers included n0Tth-sONttl, Mary Kelly, Mrs, Mol ly Burns, gle; Judge and Mrs, Pat Fiek Healey, I0s; eastrWest, Mrs Asa York, Norman Cables, l0e ls2i Arthur Leas. Vincent Kelly, toJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

tween them. One soldier described
 the new oil-heated, air-conditioned, permanent barracks which have risen in the rocky vallies of the
 Avalon Peninsula as "the best damned hotel I ever stayed in." They are ultra modern two-story buildings whose grey-white exteriors blend into the snow which terraces the stark spruce and balsam-cov- cred hills behind them. They pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

you turn around)
 The soldiers universal gripe up here concerns the lack of any place to go or anything to do in spare time. Each post has some sort of canteen and movie theater, but in most cases other means of recreation are simply non-existent.
 Beyond these few things, it is im- possible to generalize. Life varies as much within one post as 1t does be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
CU. s. Signal Corps Photo from NEA)

vide the last word in comfort Green and white interiors glisten in in- direct lighting. Kitchens boast such modern gadgets as pressure cook CTS. Spacious "day rooms" provide radios, pool tables, papers and mag azines galore.
 Yet troops that one day are live ing in this luxury may the next day be living, eating, and sleeping at the guns. For these men, life has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Market Declined At
 Opening Of Business
Bids Withdrawn Following Fall of COrregdOr -Amer.
 ican Telephone Again Took Another Drop

riculturs Department EepoEtsd to- day.
 Fine bright fleece wools sold ct q to 46 cents grease basis and st about el.10 to $40 secured basis. Fine Australian e4s top-malsing wools brought $l.06 to CLOS secured basis duty paid. Australian 6A'a warp wools sold ct 4l.I0 to $l.l2 duty paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
OONeOnDIA

HBe G0neeFnsa Ladies' auxiliary Wlll hold lts regular monthly lnaets ing oll Friday evening, May {, VI [ e'oloGk, at cone0Fdia hail,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 6s-(uPlv-gegs the current fiscal year tbPouRh Mag 4ih, compared win q yeaI agos Thlg Hegv Egphpses Last keag ksg,bSO,61l,b7l,e7 sl0,sls, 0sb,satee
 War spending eIp,OpB, IgD.s .sOs,07 si,Tle,tsa,tsses
 RAaeIpts [ 6lP,tst,as9,9s eet,ttT,es6,Tt
 Net pefigit tItees, lse, ,0elbp sl,e0s, ,psI,bot.ae
 Cash Ralano0 : LlDLTOs,s7sSs ts.SslsOb.bsg.ss