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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14
Task Of Converting
 Plants Resulting In
 Temporary Layoffs
Unemployment Compensation Claims Increase 3OT6
 in Month; General Pickup Predicted; General k Readiustment Now On

Connecticut industry was under going e period of readjustment in April, reflected in somewhat less hiring during the month, Leonard J. Maloney, director of the U. 8. Employment Service in Connecti- cut stated today. MT. Maloney's statement, based on reports from I8 field ofi1ces of the U. s. Employ ment Service indicated that this slower rate of expansion was due to manufacturers strengthening their organizations by training new workers and developing key per- sonnel for war production.
 The present lull is expected to be temporary and further sharply ac- celerated expansion is expected to occur by early summer. To some extent, he said, employers are awaiting selective service policy clarification before building up their organizations or laying plans for rebuilding their working forces. Some firms are already relying upon the use of women and men beyond the draft age for expan- sion and replacement, he said.
 Lay0fFs Anticipated
 Conversion to war production has not yet been completed in the state and additional small layoffs may be anticipated during the current month. Curtailment of electrical appliance manufacture may be ex- pected to affect employment in Bridgeport, Winsted and possibly New Britain and Stamford, while conversion of cotton textiles will temporarily reduce employment in the Danielson area.
 After electrical appliances, type- writer and cotton textile conver- sion, Mir. Malohey said, Connecticut will be well on the way to full war production.
 Private transportation dif6cul. ties are probably responsible for fewer out-of-state workers seek ing factory employment here; the most active centers report only a few such workers now arriving generally from upper New England or New York. There is an increas- ing trend for workers to seek em- ployuent nearer home, or refuse to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14

Enthusiastic reports of the sea- sons work and election of officers, featured the meeting of the Foot lighters at the YMCA last night. John HOvey was elected president. MT. Hovey has been acting presi- dent since the induction of Presi- dent Joseph Blansfield in the army. Ruth Lyman, famed for her character parts of the Duchess and Mrs. Cavendish, was elected vice president. Marjorie Slater was elected secretary. Ethnie Doyle, treasurer; Mirxa Eastwood, assistant secretary; Michael DeIpO, production manager; Etta Hurtig, publicity and promotion; Betty Doyle, chairman of costumes; Charlotte Benedict, chairman of properties; Helen Clement, chair man furniture and Wilfred Colby was again chosen head of the reading committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14

accept out of town employment.
 Enrolment in war industry, MT. Maloney stated, is being reasonably well maintained with more and more women being recruited as the ment of women in jobs normally performed by men is still in the ex- perimental stage in many plants, but the number of firms using them Is steadily mounting. Training em- phasis may be expected to shift toward training for specific opera tions rather than general machine training as employees become more aware of requirements and are willing to commit themselves to em- ploy trainees upon completion of training.
 Women are becoming more in- terested in securing training as employment opportunities develop and starting wage rates are bet tered. It is expected that the pool of more than 15,000 women recently registered for war work will pro. vide a new labor source from which to draw in supplying both in dustrial and mercantile needs, as well as augmenting training school classes, MT. Maloney concluded.
 Waterbury
 The number of placements made here last month by the local offlce of the U. E. Employment Service is B per cent less than that. for kha x.aNsAkIA aF ARa aNoardiVep kA figures released by the of1ce. A total of 897 persons were placed in employment in April as com- pared to l033 in March. Of that number 395 are men while 502 are women. The figure for the month of April last year was 1,0l9.
 Industrial activity increased in certain quarters but some plants curtailed hiring and small layoffs were noticeable in two large con- cerns. The layoffs were due princi- pally to change-over from norl- defense items to war work.
 Ground was broken for another new building for one large firm and another large firm has taken over one of the local automobile show rooms. It will give approxi- mately 5000 square feet.
 The reservoir of people trained for typing and stenography is very low and while the number of open- ings remains about the same, 1t is very difficult to fill them.
 Unemployment compen ti o n claims increased approximately 3096 over the previous month. New reg istrations decreased approximately 15% over the previous month.
 TOrrlngtOn
 The industrial situation in Tor rington continues to be relatively stable, with new hiring limited to replacementS. The repla e m ent problem, however, is becoming more difficult daily due to the demands from other districts where higher wages are paid for similar work.
 The active file has now reached the point where neither men nor women are available to fill the mounting demand for workers. Practically all placements are now of the "spot" variety.
 Bristol
 All lines of business showed a de- cided jump in Bristol during April. The largest industrial concern in the district continued to hire all of the qualified workers who were re- ferred from the local office as well as 8 number who were recruited from the surrounding towns of Hartford, Torrington, New Britain and Waterbury.
 It has been noted that some wo- men are being employed at filling stations in the community and one large chain super market is em- ploying women behind the meat counter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14

Only about l50 miles of highway in Alaska are classed as automobile road, according to an automobile as- sociation,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14
LUCY OLSEWSKI
 SEEKING DIVORCE

A divorce action was filed in su- perior court today by Lucy DaPunte Olsewski of Waterbury against Peter J. Olsewski, also of this city. The couple married March 6, 1899 and 1t is alleged intolerable cruelty against the petitioner started March 1, l940. Custody of a minor child, support for the child and alimony are sought in addition to the degree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14
PAYS
 S25 FOR NOLLE
Bishop Street Man Drives Auto in Parked Police
 Cruiser in Brooklyn

John T. Lucewicz, g, of 233 Bishop street, paid $25 for a nolle in municipal court today on charge of reckless driving. He was ar- rested by Motor Patrolmen Jonh Mcdonnell and Walter Ogrisek Wednesday morning at l:30 o'clock after he drove his car into a parked police cruiser at Washington ave- nue and Railroad Hill street.
 Robert L. Pollard, 39, of 155 Plaza avenue, charged with violation of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14
STATE TO CONDUCT
 SCRAP METAL DRIVE

4 drive to gather scrap metal from Connecticut farms was lD pfo- ggess today under the supervision of Chairman Seth PleFrepont 0f the state salvage committee and w. J. Clark Of the War Production Board.
 A total of l30 FepFeaenEAtlves Of the International Harvester co. wiIl canvass a.500 farms lr a drive to collect 2,o0D tens q scrap metal that can be used iog war purposes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14
Truck, Trailer Halt
 Baldwin St. Traffic
Police Re-ROute Flow of Vehicle While Driver Made
 Repairs; Earbenders to Play Tomorrow night
WASHINGTON HILL

to be used to defray the expenses of sending the team, and the com mittee from the Community Club, to New York to see a National league baseball game.
 This ambition of these young lads should have the support of everyone in the club, and encourage the boys to reach their goal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14

REV. ANDREW J. COONEY, JR.
 Rev. Andrew J. COOney of this city was one of a group of young men ordained into the Catholic priesthood in ceremonies at St. JOseph's cathedral, Hartford, this morning. Numerous relatives and friends of the local priest were in the congregation.
 Father COOney, the son of An- drew COOney of Chipman street, will sing his first solemn Mass at II a. m. Sunday at St. Patrick's church.
 The new priest attended local grammar schools and Crosby high school before matriculating at Georgetown university. He made his theological studies at St. Mary's seminary, Baltimore, Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14
U. s. Employment Bureau Reports Fewer Placement

the rules of the road. vas given nolle.
 Philip Kemp, a, of o4 Elizabeth street charged with violation Of tho rules of the road, was given noilo for $5.
 Donald Hatstat, n, of South Bri- tain, charged with violation oe tho rules of the road, was given nolle for $5.
 Peter Antonucci, le, of 47 Pleasant street, charged with violation of the rules of the road, was given Q nolle for $5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
Swedish Benevolence
 Society 25 Years Old
Members Planning Silver Jubilee Celebration DeCen-
 Der 2-Lutheran Church Festival Tomorrow

the showing of colored motion pie lures of Sweden November 16. These will be shown in Zion Lutheran church on Cherry street and are entitled "Colorful Sweden and Pro- ductive Sweden" They are all new pictures recently released by the Swedish Travel Bureau. The public is cordially invited to attend.
 Officers of the Swedish Benevo- lence Society include MT. Sundin, recording secretary, Robert Swan son, treasurer; Everett Grahn. fln- ancial secretary; and Rev. E. Einar Kron, president. The office of vice. president, usually filled by the pas tor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, is vacant at present, as Rev. Segerstrom has been forced by ill., ness to give up his pastorate.
 Dr. and Mrs. John c. Walker will show pictures of Virginia and other southern states at the annual Har- vest Festival of Zion Lutheran social rooms of the church on Cherry street. This festival has been an annual event at Zion church for many years except last year, when it was not held. owing to the Gold en Jubilee celebration held in Oc- tober. The program will include so- prano solos by Miss Ethel Ziglatzlzi.
 Tn connection with the festival an offering is eceived for the church and in past years the response of the members has been very gratifying. After the close of the program refreshments will be served. The committee in charge of arrangements includes: c. William Swanson, George O. Clausen, Gus tave R. Johnson, Axel L. Forsell, Emil Johnson, George E. Carlstrom, John s. Larson, Albert J. Johnson, Raymond E. Meier, Carl E. Ander- son, Fred Norling and Arnold Swan son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
COP Nominees Here
 Express Confidence
County Sheriff Candidate Believes Waterbury Due for
 Republican Victory; Baldwin Continues Tour

a large rally at the Rivon ballroom in west Haven, Friday night.
 Speaking at the rally with Gov ernor Baldwin will be William L. Hadden, candidate for lieutenant governor; Francis A. Pallotti, can- didate for reelection as attorney general and Carl Sharpe, candidate for state treasurer.
 The rally in West Haven will con- clude a day of visiting factories in Shelton by Governor Baldwin. Dur ing the morning he will visit party workers in New Milford, where he will have luncheon. A visit to New ton is also planned during the early afternoon.
 This morning the Republican candidate for governor spoke with committee members and party work. CTS at the Conley inn in Torrington. Luncheon was held at the Hotel Winchester in Winsted. Former Governor Baldwin accompanied by State Central Committeeman Rus sell Patterson will make a tour of the Litchfield county towns during the afternoon.
 Highlight of today's program will be the Republican candidates ap- pearance at the Eagles hall in Tor rington and his radio broadcast from the hall at 7:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
UNION ENDORSES
 REID ROBINSON
Shoe Hardware CIO Unit Also to Support Other
 Internat'I Officers

Members of the Shoe Hardware Workers Union, a local unit of the Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers Union, voted this week to endorse the reelection of that interna- tional unions officers, it was an- nounced today by Robert Bryan, president of the Shoe Hardware local.
 Officers whose reelection was asked by the local are President Reid Robinson, Vice President Ora Will son, and Secretary Treasurer James J. Leary. The progress of the Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers Union and its leading role in the national war effort were brought about by the intelligent leadership and ag- gressive policies of our international union and its executive officers" declared the resolution in which the endorsement was made.
 The local also endorsed the can- didacieS of Governor Robert A. Hurley, Lieutenant Governor Odell Shepard, Congressman . at Large Lucien Maviore, and Mayor William A. Patten of Torrington, who is run- ming for Congress from the Fifth District. This action was taken in line with the national CIO policy and that of the international union which are committed to elect cail- didates to our state government and to our National Congress who will support President Roosevelt and the all-out war effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22

Confidence in victory November was expressed by Republican caHldi- dates at c meeting of party leaders and workers last night at campaign headquarters on Bank street. All the speakers contended that indi- cations point to Q Republican vic- tory.
 Attorney Frank sumn1a, sena- toriaI candidate in the 18th district, said that he was undertaking Q personal canvass of key sectors in the first, second and third wards. He has met with a very gratifying response fin his appeals for votes, he said.
 George V. Casey, candidate for the state senate in the 18th disrtict, said he realized that he was running in Q district that is normally strongly Democratic but that he was confident that many Democrats would vote for him and for the en- tire c. O. P. ticket.
 Other speakers were Mrs. Ruth Angrave Jones and John Zubras, candidates for state representative, Attorney Marcus Weisman, candi- date for judge of probate, and Town Chairman Vernon l.. Hall.
 Selectman Edward Schall of West Haven, candidate for county sher. if, advised that Waterbury is ''ripe'' to go Republican. He said that privileges which Americans are glad to give up for the duration of the war win never be restored by Q Democratic administration.
 Former Gov. Raymond E. Bald win, Republican gubernatorial can
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22

At a meeting of the officers of the Swedish Benevolence Associa- ton recently at the home of J. A. Sundin, plans for activities of the organization were made. Because of war conditions it was decided to hold only two events this year. The association is twenty-five years old this year, so the silver jubilee will be fttingly observed at an anniver- sary celebration December 2.
 Arrangements were also made for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22
w o RI D w AR A YEAR AGO
 OCT. p, 1941
By United Press)

NDy OMAtCu TTeSSJ
 Russians evacuate Taganrog. British warships shell German positions east of TObruk.
 U. s. Maritime Commission an- nounces war material to Russia via VladivOstok would be halted after Oct. 28.
 Iceland Premier, Hermann JOnassOn, resigns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22

Microphotography was first in- augurated in 1870 during the Fran co-Prusslan war. says the Depart- ment of Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22

Former Gov. Raymond E. Bald win, Republican gubernatorial can didate for reelection, will speak at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-22

Wat.A.Set finish on these
 lovely satins means they won't shrink over 2Ho! Elm. broidery, lace trims! 32-44.
Evening star., 1942-05-17

COilIl WdlIcI GISldIlu anu IlCl llidi
riage to 1t. James H. Kehoe, jr., will
take place May % in Washington.
Maj. and Mrs. Beebe
At Home Today.
Maj. and Mrs. Matthew Ross
Beebe will be at home this after
noon from until 6 o'clock. Each
year Maj. and Mrs. Beebe give tea
when the peonies in their garden
are at their loveliest. No cards
have been issued.
The Rev. Mr.. Isaac Steenson and
Mrs. Steenson will entertain this
afternoon from until 8 o'clock
when they will hold their annual at
home in the manse.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Hurst Handy
entertained last evening at dinner
and bridge. The group included 1t.
Comdr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Nick
son, 1t. Col. and Mrs. S. Gordon
Green, DR.. and Mrs. j. H. Walton,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Inbody, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. N. Parker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanton c. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs.
Virgil Bouknight and Mrs. Frank
Bryan.
Assistant Attorney General and
Mrs. Norman M. Littell have with
them in their home Mr.. Littell's
mother, Mrs. Joseph Littell of
Xenia, Ohio.
The Rev. Mr.. Albert c. Muller
and Mrs. Muller have arrived from
West Point. Va. and taken an
apartment in Arlington Village.
The Rev. Mr.. Muller is the new
rector of Trinity Episcopal Church
on Columbia pike.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas P. Gary
entertained at bridge last evening
after which a buffet supper was
Evening star., 1942-05-17
Miss Mary Anne Drummond
Is Married to y. w. Steele

Sue Guard of New Market, Va,
wore costumes of petal pink NOUS
seine de sole fashioned like the
maid of honor and carried old
fashioned nosegays of garden flow
ers.
Mr.. Robert Rollins, cousin of the
bridegroom, was best man, and the
ushers included Mr.. Robert st.
Clair, Mr.. Norman CLANCY, Mr..
Carlton CLANCY and Mr.. Raymond
Boyd
A small reception for relations
and close friends was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Rice
Immediately following the cere-
mony. The house was decorated
with spring flowers and white
tapers.
Later in the evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Steele left for New York for a short
honeymoon trip. the bride wearing
French blue outfit with matching
accessories and corsage of orchids.
Guests from out of town for the
wedding were Mrs. c. B. Mallard of
Crescent, Ga; Mr.. C. G.. Hersey,
West Palm Beach, Fla; Mrs. James
L. Baker, Havre de Grace, Md;
Mrs. S. G. Henkle, Mrs Mabel
Coombs. Mrs. B. A. Guard, Mrs.
Frank Rice of New Market, Va
Evening star., 1942-05-17
Benefits
Continued From Page DID

Rica, and Mr.. Walter Nash,
Minister Of New Zealand.
Also among those in official and
residential society who are pa
irons and patronesses for the
benefit are Gen. John j. PERISH
ing, Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes,
Mrs. Stanley Reed, Mrs. William
E. Borah, Mrs. Edward Beale
Mclean, Mrs. James Wadsworth,
Mrs. Robert R. Reynolds, Mrs.
Robert Low Bacon, Mrs. Truxtun
Beale, Mr. Coleman Jennings and
Mr.. Corcoran Thorn.
Mrs. Stanley F. Reed, wife of
Associate Justice Reed, is among
those who are working for the
success of the Petri concert, and
other members of the committee
include Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe,
Mrs. Stanley Woodward, Mrs.
George G. Pettengill, Mrs. Edwin
M. Watson, Mrs. Truxtun Beale,
Mrs. Nathan C. Wyeth, Mrs.
George A. Garrett, Nine. Rene
van Swinderen and Nine. Jean
J. van Kaathoven.
Also a veritable bevy of lovely
young girls will serve as ushers
on the evening of the concert.
Evening star., 1942-05-17
Visitors
Are Entertained
At WarrentOn
Mrs. Allen Nash
Among Hostesses
OF the Week

WARRENTON, Va, May 16.-A
number of out-of-town guests have
enlivened the social scene in this
neighborhood during the past week.
Miss Agnes Mary Winter Of Balti-
more is the guest of Mrs. Allen Nash.
DR.. and Mrs. Holcombe M. Robert
son, who spent the winter in Rich
mond, are the guests of Mrs. E. E.
Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Herren of
Marshall have as their guests DR..
and Mrs. Wallace Herrell of
Rochester, MINI.
Mrs. William Marshall
Has House Guest.
Mrs. William Rhett OF Garden
City, Long Island, is the guest of
Mrs. William Churchill Marshall
Miss Epic Duncan and Miss Evelyn
Duncan of Richmond are the guests
this week end of the Misses Gaskins.
A tea was given Wednesday after
noon by Mrs. Harrison Nesbit for
her daughter, Mrs. Jerome Bowes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert D. Van Royen
are now occupying their new home,
which is located on a site purchased
a year ago from the estate of the
late John Barton Payne.
Mrs. Mitchell Hoyt has left for
New England, where she will spend
the summer.
Mrs. w. H. Pool
At Bach Festival.
Mrs. W. H. Pool is in Bethlehem,
Pa, for the Bach festival and is
the guest of her brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Norberne Berke-
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Marshall of
Markham have returned from
Easton, Md, where they spent the
winter with their daughter, Mrs.
Dulany de Butts.
Mrs. Ashby Brown of Remington
left Tuesday for Northfeld, VT, to
be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletcher Plumley.
Evening star., 1942-05-17

and with their daughter, Miss Eve
French, are at home at 1916 North
Seventeenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Sphinx
have as their weekend guests Mr.
and Mrs. George D. Baumann and
Mr.. Charles Kreachbaum Of Colum-
bus, Ohio, who came to attend the
wedding last evening of the former
Miss Ruth Helen Sphinx to Mr.
George D. Baumann, jr.
Mrs Christopher Garnett Is
spending the week end with her son
and daughter in-law, Mr.. and Mrs,
John r. Garnett in Philadelphia.
Several Residents
Vacationing in South.
Miss Louise Hoskins OF Arlington
Village is spending three weeks in
Louisiana.
Also vacationing in the South are
Mr.. and Mrs. James McCallister,
who with Mr.. and Mrs. James Adams
and Miss Rose Kirber left yesterday
to spend fortnight in Miami.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Hull, with
their daughter, Miss Gail Elizabeth
Hull. moved yesterday to their new
home at Alb North Sixteenth road
Evening star., 1942-05-17

A charmingly arranged wedding
which took place last evening was
that OF Miss Mary Anne Drummond
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
C. Drummond, to Mr.. Donald W.
Steele, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Steele.
White flowers against banks of
palms, ferns and lighted candles in
candalabras decorated the church
for the 8 o'clock ceremony at which
the Rev. j. Ray Garrett oft1ciated
Mr. William Janson gave an organ
recital preceding the ceremony and
accompanied the soloist, Mr.. George
Whitaker.
The bride, who was escorted to
the altar and given in marriage by
Mr.. John P. Rice, was goWned in
luStrous white satin, fashioned with
fitted bodice, sweetheart neck
line and long fitted sleeves ending
in points over the hands. The full
skirt ended in a long circular train
and her full-length veil of illusion
was held in place by coronet of
the same trimmed with seed pearls
Her only ornament was a string of
matched pearls, the gift of the
bridegroom She carried a shower
bouquet of brides roses.
Miss Johanna Drummond was
maid of honor for her sister and
wore a powder blue dress of NOUS
seline de sole, made with fitted
bodice and short puffed sleeves with
full bouffant skirt, and carried an
old-fashioned noseg.y of garden
flowers. The bridesmaids, Miss
Dorothy Phillips of Beaver Heights,
Md; Miss Georgeanna Driver, Miss
Ruth Riley Rice and Miss Mary
Evening star., 1942-05-17

served. Their guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Haley, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Dorsey, Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Richards, Mr.. and Mrs. Garland
kendrick, Mr.. and Mrs. Chance
Buchanan and Mr.. and Mrs. c. l..
Harlan.
Mrs. William P. Ames and her
sister, Mrs. Hoyt Johnson, are spend
ing a week in Millerstown, Pa, with
their mother and sister, Mrs. o. D.
Wlngert and Miss Clara Wingert.
Miss Mary Farley AmeS has re-
turned from a three weeks trip
through Southern Virginia and
North Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore A. French
have sold their home at 48l6 North
Eleventh street to Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Ayleworth of Washington,
Evening star., 1942-05-17
Arlington County Communities
Brides>Elect Still Holding
The Center of Entertaining
Miss Patricia Colman to Be Fefed Today:
Miss Barbara England Also Is Entertained

Bridal poies continue to stimulate the social Of Arlington
Mrs Charles M. Bardwel will
granddaughter Miss Patricia Coman,
Robert E. Mottern will take place Thursday.
Mrs Bardwel will be assisted daughter
Wilkins Sidney Sharpe Miss Coman
Miss
maid Of honor
Last evening Miss England honored by
shower Miss England