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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
MARRIAGE BOOM
 ALL OVER NATION
United States Entry Into War Has Touched Off
 Wedding Spark
tRy United Press)

United States entry into the sec ond World war touched off mar riage boom across the nation in the historical wartime pattern.
 A United Press survey of marriage license figures in representative cit ies revealed increases ranging as high as l50 per cent, compared with corresponding periods year earlier, for the weeks following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
 Prominent in the marriage rush, they said, was the soldier who thought he might be sent soon to some distant foreign post. That sol- dier figured he might not see his girl again for a. long time.
 Others seeking marriage licenses were workers, who had found steady jobs in the booming defense econ omy.
 Still others, officials suspected, were trying to escape provisions of the Selective Service law through dependency defermentS. At Denver, Colo, state draft officials said there seemed to be "an'alarming tendency to use marriage as a method of draft evasion" Some officials dis counted that factor, however, and recalled that the draft became eff fective more than year before the outbreak of war.
 Boys and girls want to cinch things before the lads go off to war said a court house attache at Omaha Neb., which reported a 15O per cent increase in December mar riage licenses.
 Where Do You Live
 When you ask them where they'll live, the boy says, Well, I've got to go back to camp and she's going to stay at home"
 Milwaukee reported an increase of 100 per cent over it's December, 1920, figure, and ll0 of the 582 applicants wore the uniforms of soldiers, sail- ors or marines. The county judge at Lincoln, Neb., reported most of the applicants last month were in uniform.
 di tIeitS report UtQ large number of soldiers married during Christmas furlougs. Detroit, Cleye- land and Philadelphia reported men ln the armed forces had asked for waivers of legal waiting periods" to permit marraiges while they were on leave.
 San Francisco, where many serv- Ice men seek licenses, reported the heaviest license business in it's his tory. San Diego, Calf, and Seattle, Wash, recorded new all time rec ordS for one month in December. The December total at Indianapolis and Pittsburgh was the second high est in hlstroy and at Portland, Ore, the highest since 1919.
 Increases reported by representa- tive cities for December:
 Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Seattle and Fort Wayne, Ind, 100 per cent; Kansas City, 70; Los Angeles, 60; Washington and Cleveland, 50, At lanta. Ga. 33; Columbus, O., 25, De- trolt, 15, New York, 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
3,55O, 100000
 BY INSURANCE cos.

Hartford, Conn, Jan. g -UP)- Insurance companies paid their policyholders and beneficiaries ap- proxlmately $3,500,000,O0O during l941, or at the rate of S6754 every minute, it was estimated today by statisticians of Travellers Insurance companies.
 About $2,50O,0OO GOO was distribu- ted under life insurance policies. Personal accident payments amounted to $16O,O00,0OO; work mems compensation $l5O,0O0,O ,O00; fire protection $460,000, 900 and per- sonal property damage and per- sonal injuries or deaths incurred in automobile accidents $195 ,OOO,- 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Crowd Expected At Minstrel

A capacity audience is expected at the Brooklyn Athletic Club minstrel show and dance tonight at 8:15 at St. Joseph's hall. A cast of about 50 persons will participate in the show which will be given under the direc- tion of Joseph Lezotte. Joe Di- Pietro's orchestra will furnish mu- sic.
 A patriotic setting has been de- vised by Stanley Grandfield and a patriotic theme has been adopted for the performance. A number of city officials will witness the per- formance, and the audience is eX- peeted to include large number of men in military service now spend- ing furloughs in Waterbury.
 Edward DiNapoli heads the ar engagements committee. The master of ceremonies will be James Barnes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
BALDWIN TO SPEAK
 HERE FOR TALBOT
Former Governor to Ad= dress Meeting at Hebrew
 Institute January l9

Ex-Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin will address an election eve rally on be- half of Joseph E. Talbot, Republi- can candidate for Congress, at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute Mon day, Jan. 19, it was announced to- day by Talbot-for- Congress head quarters. Plans for the rally are in charge of eX-Alderman Joseph Reiner.
 The former governor, according to present plans, will be the only speak CT from outside the fifth district during the Talbot campaign.
 MT. Baldwin will speak next Wed- nesday in Ansonia at a luncheon rally arranged by Republican women Of Ansonia, Derby and Seymour. State Chairman J. Kenneth Brad- ley will be a guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Mass Meeting for Defense

The St. Joseph's Federation de- fense committee has announced the names of speakers obtained for the large mass meeting of Lithuanians which will take place Sunday after noon at 2::30 at St. Joseph's hall.
 Among them will be J. Francis smith, chairman of the local de- fense bonds sales committee; Mrs. Herman Rooster, vice-chairman of the local Red Cross emergency war relief fund, Mrs. Edson Hitchcock, chairman of production for the To- cal Red Cross chapter; James E. Moran, chairman of the clubs di- vision Of the local defense bonds committee; Atty. John s. Monagan, Democratic candidate for Congress.
 Other speakers will be Rev. Jo- seph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's and honorary chairman of the church defense committee; Rev. Benedict Guaronskas; Tax Assessor John w. Jenusaitis; Public Works Commissioner John Bendler; Alder man Edward Lasky; Atty. Clarence Balanda; Atty. Joseph Alishausky; Corp. Peter Alexander of Camp Blanding, former president of the knightS of Lithuanian: and .Iohu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
CHURCH GROUP BOOKS ELWELL
Crosby Teacher to Tell Noon Club How to Get
 Most Out of Life

Professor William B. Elwell, vice. principal of Crosby High, will be the speaker at the Sunday Noon Club meeting Janl ary II in the second Congregational church chapel. His subject will be "A Full Measure" a treatise of his own or how to get the most out of life.
 The Waterbury School of Reii- gicn under the auspices of the Wa terbury Council of Churches, will hold its first session Monday night in this church. Supper will be served at o'clock in Davenport hall to delegates. Sessions will be held each Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. through Feb ruary 9.
 Sunday, January 18, the guest preacher at the morning service, will be Rev. George w. Shepherd, very distinguished America II Board missionary from China. His subject will be "Chiang Kai-shek: Man of Faith" Dr. Shepherd was for many months an honored guest ln the Generalissimo's household.
 The Helen I. Goodrich Chapter of Kings Daughters will hold des- sert bridge in Davenport Hall Jan- uary 20 at 1:30 D. m. for the bene- lit of the American Red Cross. Mrs. Louis s. Merrirlan is chairman, as sisted by Mrs. E. M. Stanley, Mrs. George s. Keillor and Mrs. Don l.. Beardsley.
 The Standing committee will meet Ihursday evening, January 15, at o'clock in Davenport hall.
 The calendar for the week of January II, follows:
 Sunday, Jan. 11-1O:3O a. m Morning worship. Kindergarten De- partment. 11:45 a. m. Church school, sunday Noon club, Davenport Bible class. p. m. Symphony or chestra rehearsal. D. m. Pilgrim FelloWship. 6:45 D. m. Intermedi- ate Choir rehearsal. 7:30 D. m. Forum.
 Monday, Jan. 12.-2:3O D. m. Week day School of Religion. 4 D. m. Girl Scouts. D. m. Leadership framing School Supper. p. m. Vik- lngS. 7:30 p. m. Leadership train Ing school classes. 8 D. m. Girls Sorority.
 Tuesday, Jan. 13.-4 D. m. Social Dancing Class. 7 D. m. Badminton group.
 Wednesday, Jan. 14-9:3O a. m. Surgical dressings. ? D. III. Church Aid sewing meeting. 3 D. m. Inter mediate Boys basketball group. 4 p. m. Brownies. 7:30p. m. Sea Scouts.
 Thursday, Jan. 15-9:3O a. m. Red Cross Sewing. ? D. m. Red Cross sewing. 4 D. m. Cubs. 7:3O D. m, Badmlnton Group. 8p. m. Stand ing Committee Meeting.
 Friday, Jan. 16.-4 D. m. Junior Choir rehearsal. 7:3O D. m. Senior Choir rehearsal. 7:30 D. m. Boy Scouts, Troop 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
WATER PIPE BURSTS,
 FIRE DAMAGE SMALL

Naugatuck, Jan. 9 - Fire this morning at the home of Alexander Lompert, ? Stanley street, was caused by water pipe in the furnace burst ing. Damage was small reported Chief John Sheridan.
 Bremen last evening extinguish. ed a chimney fire in building at the corner of Marshall avenue and Hoadley street. The property is owned by Mrs. Mahoney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
SIXTH TERM AS
 FARM PRESIDENT

Storrs, Conn, Jan. 9-(UPl-Sam-
 el H. Graham, Suffield, today began lis sixth term as president of the Connecticut Farm Bureau Fedora tion. Graham was reelected at a meeting last night which heard President Albert N Jorgensen of the University of Connecticut say:
 Farmers should resist with all heir might the forces of imitation that have always been released in war time. Farmers should know that the farmer pays higher price for nf1ation than does anyone else.
 One of the most effective means means of stopping an infiationary spiral Is through taxation. Before this war emergency is over, we should expect heavier taxes, more than most of you now realize"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
PLENTY TO DRINK
 FOR FIVE YEARS

Washington, Jan. 9-CUP)-Amer- lean liquor consumers are assured supplies of whiskey, gin, rum and other spirits for more than five years, OPM officials said today, but prospects for further production of these beverages is fading.
 The priorities division has ordered 60 per cent of the distilling indus try after January Is to produce it's full capacity of industrial grain al- cohol. which is used in explosives and plastics.
 This means distillers complying with the order canont legally man. ufactlre alcoholic beverages with out modification of federal law prohibiting production of both bever- age and industrial alcohol in the same plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
GAR. COMMANDER
 SNOW PASSES ON


 Marblehead, Mass, Jan. 9-(UP)-- State GAR Commander Samuel Snow, 93, who served with the guard of honor at President Lincoln's bier, died at his home last night after a brief illness.
 Enlisting when Is with the first Massachusetts heavy artillery, Snow served many months at the front but was transferred to Washington after being wounded. He was on guard duty at the nations capitol the night Lincoln was assassinated.
 Snow retired 10 years ago as a contracting carpenter and often boasted he never had missed state or national encampment of Civil war veterans. ....-...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
New Cadets

Two Waterbury youths who have qualified for aviation cadet train ing by passing physical and edu- cational examinations last Mo- Vember will probably enter the Maxwell Field, Alabama, training school. They are John w. Bristol and Charles R. Phillips. Two other successful candidates were Ro- bert L. Ferguson of Beacon Falls and Francis G. Jackman of Bris- tol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Ladies Night

Ladies with an interest in sports are especially invited to witness doubleheader basketball game at Mary Abbott school gym- nasium this evening, starting at 7:30. The first contest will be between the Mary Abbott Seniors and the Mill Plain Seniors, and ill the second the participants will be the Mary Abbott Juniors and the North End Senatols.
 Previous games at the school have been we'll attended, but fe- male spectators have been very few and they are particularly urged to attend this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Prominent Officials
 Invited To Banquet
Lithuanian Independent Political Club Host Tomorrow
 Night; Red Cross Relief Campaign Progressing
BROOKLYN NEWS

Greblunas Presidents of the vari- ous Lithuanian organizations will be introduced.
 The meeting has been called for the purpose of explaining to the Lithuanian people what they can do to help defense. The speakers will discuss defense bonds, the Red Cross war relief fund and Red Cross production work. All Lithuanian societies of the city have been in- vited to participate.
 The executive board of the parish defense committee will be in charge of the meeting. It includes, Pro- lessor Alexander J. Aleksis, chair man, Mrs. John Barkauskas, CO., chairman; Mrs. William Jenusaitis, secretary, and Miss Marcelle An drikis, and Peter Jokubauskas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Awarded S3Ol.74

Alex Karpienski of 14O5 South Main street will receive the sum of $301.74 in addition to payment for all medical expenses, accord ing to an award by stipulation approved today by Compensation Joseph E. Talbot. Karpienski, an employe of the Manufacturer Foundry company, allegedly suf- fered knee injury at his place of employment last June 3. The agreement approved today was a compromise settlement arrived at after the foundry company had disputed the claim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Annual Meeting

Marguerite Sullivan, secretary Of the Waterbury Newspaper Elm ployes Federal Credit Union, has announced that there will be an annual meeting of the organiza- ton in Nose Hall, Saturday, Jan. uary 17 at 2 D. m. On the agenda is election of officers, reading of reports, and the voting of a divi- dend. William F. Harvey, chair man of the entertainment com- mlttee, has prepared a program of entertainment and buffet lunch for the period at the close of the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Property Sold

Property belonging to the American Brass Company, and located on the west side of South Main street in the neigh borhO0d of City Corners has been sold to the Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.,, Inc, of New York, ac- cording to warranty deed filed today at the town clerks office. John A. Coe, chairman of the board of the local company, signed the papers as it's repre- sentatives. The sale price was not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Spotlighting Brass City News
Vice=President

Announcement has been made of the election to the vice-presi- dency of the Manufacturers Trust Company of New For kof T. But Ter Sherwell, father of Miss YvOnne Sherwen of Hillside ave- nue, student at Notre Dame Academy at Staten Island, and CarlOtta Sherwell, a student at Notre Dame Academy, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
JUDGMENT GIVEN
 IN HN' ACTION

Judge Miles -. McNiff today awarded a foreclosure judgment of $2, 148.89 to the Home Owners Loan corporation in its action against Antonio Natelli ct al, of Waterbury Property involved is situated on Hawthorne avenue. The order was entered at short calendar session of common pleas court today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

He is an old war horse himself. He is the only major Secretary of War in the past 80 years in which America went to war who actually saw service on the firing line The famous E. M. Stanton, who was Iincoln's War Secretary in the last crucial years of the Civil War, nev- CT snelled gunpowder except from afar and never as a soldier.
 In the Spanish American War, the succe ssful Secretary was the great international lawyer, Elihu Root.
 In 19l7-1S, Wilson's Secretary of War was Newtons D. Baker, who also was a lawyer and who had been a pacifist until he became a great boss of the war department.
 But Stimson learned something of the war-game in actual warfare. In 1917 he was It. Colonel of the 3O5th Field Artillery and the next year he was Colonel of the 31st Field Artillery. He saw service on many French battlefields.
 STIMSON IS FAMILIAR
 WITH PHILIPPINE TERRAIN
 Aside from his general and nat ural desire for the success of Amer ican arms, he said the other day he had two specific reasons for in- terest in what i5 going on in the Far East.
 First, in 1927-29 he was Cover General of the Philippines. He knew and valued the Filipino sol diers who are now fighting under the American flag. He said he knew every inch of the territory in the island of Luzon, now a major bat tleground. He did not have to look at map. He had been all over the place.
 Secondly, he has a keen per- sonal interest in the leadership of General Douglas Macarthur, con- mander of Americas Far Eastern armed forces. When Stimson was Governor-General in the Philip pines, MacArthur was then in com mand of such forces as the United States had t,Iere. Then in 1929. when Stimson was Secretary of State in Hoovers cabinet, MacAr- thur was Chief of Staff of the United .,tates army. As a result, Stimson says, he knows MacAr- thur better than he does any man in Generals uniform in the whole army.
 DEMOCRACIES HAVE
 STAYING POWER
 Having seen war right at the ac- tive fronts, Stimson is no easy, breezy optimist. He doesn't talk about any push-oVers. From what he saw in happier and more peace full times in the Orient, he came to understand that the Jap SOL diers and Seamen were warriors whom it was simply silly to under estimate.
 America is now in the period of ahe first Jap onset and there has 5eea some bad news. That is usual F to be expected when a demo- cracy clashes with an autocracy. 6Js 1t is no time for faint hearts. < is e time for action-and prep -AwvO.- r1 more action. Though the first shots were adverse, 1t is .he last shots the5 count and those will come from the democracies, he declares.
 Autocracies are thrown into wars by their rulers ..
 Democracies go into war by the consent of their people.
 Therefore, in the long run it is the democracies that have the stay ing power and the endurance nec- essary to win long wars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Inspector

Appointment of Sampson Siegal of this city as deputy na- tlonal inspector for the Jewish War Veterans of the United States, has been announced by National Commander Benjamin Kaufman.
 MT. Siegal, veteran, is a prominent member of David Fan nick post, Jewish War Veterans, He has held several offices in the DOSt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
To Buy Bond

John J. DriscOll. executive secre- tary of the Waterbury Brass Workers union, Local g, an- nounces that the union will invest funds from it's treasury in the purchase of a $2,5O0 U. $. defense bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Party At Third Church

The Women's Get-Together of the Third Congregational church will hold a card party Monday night at 8 o'clock at the parish hall. Mem bers in charge of arrangements are: Mrs. William Wood, Mrs. D. P. Cas- taldo, Mrs. William Detweiler, Mrs. William Barnes, and Mrs. Harold c. F'ogg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Student Choir Rehearsal

A rehearsal will be held by the St. Josephs Student Choir under the direction of Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, choirmaster, tonight at 7:45 at the choir room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

The annual banquet of the Lithu- anian Independent Political clut will be held tomorrow night at Nemunas hall 48 Green street starting at 9 o'clock. An entertain ment program has been planned and the hall has been elaborately decorated for the occasion. Reser- vations have been made by 300 per- sons.
 Invited guests include Mayor Vim cent A. Scully, Police Supt. William J. Roach, High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin, and Edwin Northrop, vice. president of the Waterbury Savings bank. Dr. John s. Staneslow will be amnog the club members ad- dressing the gathering. Thomas Matas, president of the club and chairman of the banquet arrange ments committee, will serve as toastmaster.
 Music for dancing will be fur nished by Charles Gluodenis and his Merry-Makers orchestra.
 Assisting MT. Matas with ar engagements are Albin Marcelynas, John Adomelis, Anthony Sham baris, and William Greblunas. The club will hold it's monthly meeting tonight at o'clock and details for the banquet will be planned at that time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Red Cross War Drive

The Red Cross emergency war relief drive in the Brooklyn section is well under way, good results be- ing reported by the various can- vasserS in the section.
 The canVassing in Brooklyn and in the Town Plot area was started three weeks ago under the co-chair- manship of Mrs. Howard Holcomb and Miss Anne G. Zemaitis, with the following persons serving on the street canvassing committee: Mrs. Nicholas Crochet, Mrs. Paul Vande Bogart, Mrs. Henry L. Took CT, Miss Lois Holcomb, Mrs. An- thony Lazdauskas, Mrs. Harry Ryan, Mrs. William Dwyer, Miss Margaret Sheehan, Mrs. Matthew J. Colney, Mrs. John V. Lasky, Mrs. A. L. Mraz, Mrs. Edward P. Conlon, Mrs. Clarence Balanda and Mrs. Peter Krugelis.
 A drive among the organiza tions of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church is being conducted by Rev. Patrick w. Flynn, pastor, with the assistance of society officers. Father Flynn also is arranging special drive among parishioners of the church. Members of the Holy Name society recently pledged themselves to publicize the drive in the parish and aid in boosting the number of donations.
 The St. JoSephs Church Fedora tion defense committee is conduct ing a drive among Lithuanian Catholic organiza tions and their members. The committee is headed by Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, chairman, and Mrs. John Barkaus- kas, co-chairman, and includes Mrs William Jenusaitis, Miss Marcelle Andrikis, Mrs. John Zailckas, Mrs. Anna Smotas, Mrs. Magdalen Kari nauSkas, Mrs. Marcelle Digimas, Miss Mary Alubauskas, Mrs. Ursula Lutkevlch, Mrs. A. Bulevich, Mrs. Stephanie Dumsa, Mrs. Mary Vait- kus, Mrs. Rose Shembreckis, Mrs. Elizabeth Matuliunas, Mrs. Con- stance Jasaitis, Peter Jokubauskas, John Kairys, Dominic Matas, Peter Lubinas, Joseph Bernotas,> John Barkauskas and Matthew Skysti- mas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Market Showed Better
 Improvement Today
Volume Heavier, Prices Higher Around Noon; Rails
 Featured With Gains Ranging to Over Point

ferreds rose 3 points each. oils were steady at small net losses. Chenli- calls and tobaccos were mixed. Cop- pers registered snaN net gains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
By MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Washington spur
  1. He into pale long work gets talking about the sparkle his pallor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
HEALTH BOARD
 RENAMES STAFF

disappointment of the entire per- sonnel of the health department, with the exception of school doc tors, was voted by the board of health at it's organization meet ing today. Action on school doc tors will be taken at a subsequent meeting.
 No vote was necessary to insure the continuance in office Of Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health ot- ficer. Life tenure dr"'~m "ond be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Bonds to Re Bought

The Madonna Del 'Assunta so- ciety will hold special meeting on January IT for the purpose Of vot- ing on the purchase of defense bonds, according to an announce ment made by Rocco Ciampi, presi- dent. The club recently voted a donation of $l0 to the Red Cross war relief fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Health Club To Aid Defense

Members of the Lithuanian Health and Recreation Club at a meeting held last night at Venta hall voted to support the defense program and Red Cross work in all ways possible, indicating intentions to participate in Red cross produc- ton work and first aid course ar ranged by the Sylvester J. Stokes Post and Auxiliary, Lithuanian Le- zion. Mrs. Frances Ledeka and Mrs. Stanley Senkus were named to as slst members as instructors in knit ting and sewing.
 Stephen Geonaitis and Mrs. Anas- tasia Kisonis were selected as dele gates to a meeting called for Sunday afternon at Venta hall by the Lith- uanian Citizens Political Club for the purpose of planning aid to the defense program. A donation of five dollars was voted to the Red Cross war relief fund.
 Offices installed at last nights meeting were: president, Mrs. Lucy Grinius; Vice-president, Mrs. Ursula Vosylius; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Strizauskas; financial secre- tary, Miss Josephine Skirwaitis; treasurer, Mrs. Mary zelinskas; trustees, Mrs. Frances Ledeka and Mrs. Elizabeth GalienaS; publicity chairman, Mrs. Matthew J. Colyney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
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