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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
213 MEN GIVEN
 HELP BY ARMY
SaIvatiOnists' ScOvill St Shelter Busy Place Last
 Month

Two hundred and thirteen men local and transient, were aided in one way or another at The Salva- ton Army's shelter on Scovill street during October, according to re- port just issued by Mayor Hugo Wiberg, officer in charge of the local Corps.
 His report further shows that two thousand one hundred one meals were served during October, and a total of eight hundred thirty-eight lodgings recorded. Thirty-one men secured employment in local indus tries and commercial concerns through the mediation of the super visor of the Shelter.
 There is now accommodation fol thirty-seven. Plans are under way to pr idle beds for eight men mak- ing a total capacity of forty-five beds.
 Major Wiberg's report for October reveals that one thousand five hun dred twenty-three persons attended the Army's open-air and indoor services for adults. Thirty-ni ser vices were held.
 A total of nineteen young peoples meetings and classes were conduct ed, with an attendance of three hundred.
 Major Wiberg has just received word from Major Harold A. Zeal. ley, Divisional Officer in Hartford that Captain and Mrs. Clair Low man of the Danbury Corps will con duct evangelistic services at the local corps every night from Novem- Der 18th to 22nd. Major and Mrs Wiberg will participate in these special meetings in the interest of the Spiritual Offensive on the Home Front now going on, bu' have been instructed to take charge of the services at the Ansonia Corps beginning Thursday, February 11tf and ending Sunday, February 14tb Adjutant Wm. McGowan is the of- ficer of the Ansonia Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
EDWARD ULR|CK
 ADMITS THEFTS
Putnam Street Youth Is Nabbed With Stolen Car
 and IS Mems Suits

Edward Ulrick, %, of % Putnam street, was taken into custody yes- terday by New Haven police in con- nection with a New Britain cloth ing store theft.
 ~ Ulrick was apprehended when he drove up to a pawnshop in a sta- tion wagon, containing 18 mems suits, police said. The station wagon had also been stolen; acording to police reports.
 In 1886, when he appeared be- fore Waterbury superior court on breaking and entering charges, Ul- rick was given a suspended six months jail sentence and placed on probation. In 1888 he was given six months in jail and records show he served out the term.
 Upon arrest, Ulrick admitted to police that he had escaped from the Norwich State hospital, August 6, and also confessed breaking into the New Britain store. He was turned over to New Britain authori- ties for trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
WESTERN UNION
 SYSTEM HALTED
Election Returns Cut Off as Sprinkler Head Is Set
 Off By Heat

Incoming election returns were cut of last night and into the early morning when Western Union serv- ice into the city was halted by wa- ter from a sprinkler system on the fourth floor of the Buckingham building in which the Western Union office is located.
 The sprinkler head was set of by heat from a fire which, accord ing to Acting Fire Deputy Stephen Bloomfield, began about p .n., be- tween the walls of the Allied In- sulating Co. and V. Nardiello's tailor shop. Western Union employees first became aware of water dripping through the ceiling about 11:45 p. m
 The lines of the American Dis trict Telegraph Co. GA. D. ID whose signal center is located in the same office, were jeopardized but not injured by the water.
 Deputy Bloomfield said that smoke and water damage to offices from the fourth floor down was quite considerable. At one o'clock this morning, it was reported that five inches of water covered the floor above the Western Union office When firemen arrived, they covered with canvas the machines en- dangered by dripping water.
 Arrangements were made to re- ceive incoming messages at the Ho- tel Elton, Mrs. Betty Vallone, night manager of Western Union, re- ported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
TORE DEPOSITS IN NORTH CAROLINA
 ATTRACT W. p. B.

Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 4 -CUP)- Waxing demand and waning supply of metals and minerals vital to wag- ing a mechanistic war are turning North Carolina's mineral sample case" into a mineral powder horn.
 The states mica industry, already largest in the nation, is undergoing broad expansion to counterbalance effects of War Production Board order halting further importation of the important war mineral from In- dia and Brazil, and other mining operations are being stepped-up by WIPE request.
 State geologists are making ex- tensive studies of North Carolina corundum to gather information for the WIPE and recently have com- pleted field surveys of copper. chro- mite and minerals for the Federal government.
 Kaiser Interested
 Henry J. Kaiser, record breaking West Coast engineer and ship build CT, is reported studying the possi- bility of using huge deposits of oli- vine in western North Caroline as source of magnesium for his pro- posed giant cargo planes. Recon- struction Finance Corp. .-aided min ing companies are springing up around Asheville, N. O., to exploit other ore deposits.
 Only difficulty of obtaining use of rationed electrical power from IVA is impeding development of a potentially large-scale mining in- dustry. State Conservation and De- velopment department officials claim. Practically every kilowatt of electricity available Is needed by a large aluminium producer and other war industries operating in the area.
 Dr. Jasper L. Stuckey, chief state geologist, however, claims the time is arriving when the need of ores locked in the rocks of western North Carolina, will force the state mining industry into full bloom.
 Considered for Long Time
 North Carolina, according to views expressed by WIPE officials, appears the brightest hope in the nation for corundum," Stuckey said in recent report.
 Deposits of olivine, chromite, mica, vermiculite and other non- ferrous and ferrous minerals in peridotitic formations of the Great Smoky Mountains are too badly needed in the war effort to be neg lected much longer, he predicted.
 These ores could be extracted profltably and have been under con- sideration since the days of World War I, he pointed out, but until submarines began preying on Amer ican shipping, it seemed cheaper to import than develop native supply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Ration ''Points Will Control Much Of Nations Shopping
By ANN FRANCE WILSON

BY ANN thANCE WkhSUN (NEA Service Stan COrrespondent)
 Washington, Nov. 4-American housewives will learn about points" shortly after Christmas.
 Point values have been put on rationed goods in England and Offlce of Price Administration ad- mits that the American rationing system will follow closely the Brit ish pattern.
 So, American housewives shop ping lingo is about to change for they will discuss the point" value of various rationed goods instead of the price. And these may vary just the way prices do. For ex- ample, if the output of peas were increased and consumption re- duccd, making peash more abund- ant, their point value might be lowered by the OPA. Thus there might be point bargain" sale of peas.
 BOOK CONTAINS 1 NUMBERS
 Though the general ration books will not be distributed in large cities before the first of the year they will appear in middle vest ern and southern rural areas before Christmas, making it possible for Christmas shoppers to pick up their ration boks on their one-day trip to town.
 The new books contain stamps numbered 1, 2, 5, and units (such as pounds, dozens and quarts) or points. These four numbers were not chosen by chance. Mathemati- cal experts decided on them be- cause they add up to more different totals than any other four num- bers. In fact, card in hand, Mrs. Housewife will be able to purchase any item requiring from one to six- teen points except four and twelve points.
 You are supposed to tear of your point coupons vertically, not horizontally. But conceivably you could make 4 points by tearing off two 2's horizontally. Possibly there will be no rationed goods re- quiring four or twelve points.
 STATISTICIANS' HEADACHE
 However, though the machinery is all set and ration books are rolling of the presses by the thou sands, statisticians have a far worse headache than that of find ing the four right numbers for the ration books. Now they must work out the total point value of goods on hand in order to be able to distribute them equally, since rationing means equal distribution of a limited supply.
 Take beans, for example. The total point value of all beans must
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
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be compiled and then divided by the number of ration-book holders in order to divide the beans equal- ly. OPA admits that the job of keeping the demnad within the supply is no small task.
 To further complicate the sit- uation, however, points will not be allotted to foods, supposing foods are rationed, on the basis of their relative food value only.
 Points will also be allotted in relation to supply and demand. Here aagin, supposing beans were more abundant than peas and at the same time less popular. The point value of beans would then be lowered in order to stimulate the consumption of the more abundant commodity. In this re- spect point values will be able to balance supply and demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
With ponts according supply anG demand Mrs may shopping for point bargain sales

Meat, however, the one item which it is known will be ra- toned, will probably not be in- cluded in the point system. As in England, housewives will have to chose one butcher and stick by him for the duration. He will keep track of his customers ra- tions and also he will be. able to guage the amount of meat needed from the wholesalers for the week.
 Though OPA is not mentioning any of the other goods that will definitely be rationed except cof- feefi, it is understood that fresh vegetables and fruits will not be on the rationed list. Even in England, where food is anything but abundant, no means of ration ing goods which are sold straight from the grower to the retailer or consumer has been devised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Washington Pig Bristles

SCIENCE Is now making ar- O tificial pig bristles of tapered nylOn, said to be better for brushes than the l0ng-legged Oriental swine were ever able to grow. . . Consumers short-term debts have dropped from a peak of $9.7 billions In September to S7 billion as of July 31. . . Stocks of va- cuum cleaners have been frozen till Jan. l, to supply the Army. . . Secondhand sweepers may still be sold. . . Pro- ducti0n of tire chains has been cut 50 per cent for the coming winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Americans In India
 Have Gas Rationing
Robert and Marie Fairbank Send Encouraging Reports
 of New Life Stirring in Villages

Fairbank knew that he came from south of the Mason Dixon Line. " The two Americans fell into con- versation and were soon reminisc- ing. The big soldier had a real nos talgia for a sight of the Mississippi. He was an instructor in the use of American tanks.
 MT. Fairbank was born in India of three generations of missionary ancestors. He was educated at Am herst College, Hartford Seminary and Teachers College, Columbia. His wife, Marie Lively Fairbank, was born in Stroud, Oklahoma and edu- cated at Park College, Teachers College and Kennedy School of Mis- SionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
JACK FROST

I'll bet Jack Frost has shipped the garden there. Now only remain marigods yellow, brown and gold, And galardias fair with their titan hair, The pears falling the grapes hang cold The little leaves futter all dressed in their beauty Nodding and smiling, farewell they all softly and silently. who comes to do his duty7 Jack Frost the is bright to steal them all 1he wind blows north, the leaves fly fast, Down they fali their life has vanished Dauntless their masters stand the wtntery blast, Their boughs bending their leaves are vanished r,awn in the corn field the children laugh and play, fs rows the corn stacked like soldiers the watch e turning vines frosted gieaming pumpkins light the e children scamper home the sets through the notch
 CLARICE GILLETTE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Good Evening.
THE DAY AFTER

This is the day when it is noted It doesnt much matter how anybody voted. Bv set rules the usual things were done And as the saying goes the best man Won' This is the day for many lost souls Who became slowly demented at the pohS' Who are trying to do their little bit Got all tangled up in the well known split This is the day it doesn't matter it doesn't rate, Whether you did your duty and voted straight If your man got in all well and good' If he did not, well that's understood Yesterday was the so-called acid test, Is your man or is my man the best? Today it's all post mortems and yesSes, Yesterday 1t was everybodys guesses' Today it's all over but the shouting, Yesterday it was lots of verbal clouting. Today it's a mixture of tears and laughter, For you sec it's the usual day after.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
JANE BRYCE HEADS
 FRANCE COMMITTEE

Jane Brice, president of the Ome- ga Omicron Omega Tri-Y has been appointed chairman of the refresh ment committee for the weekly Stamp France" at the Central Y M. c. A. every Saturday evening starting Saturday, November ' Dances will be held in the West and Boys Lobby. Other members of the committee are Ann Norman and Ruth Beebe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
WALKER TO SHOW
 MOVIES TONIGHT

A social hour will follow the bus iness meeting of the Ancient, Ac- cepted Scottish Rite bodies of the Naugatuck Valley tonight at 8 o'clock at Masonic Temple. Motion pictures will be shown by Robert s. Walker. Heads of various units will outline programs for the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

Now that Frank Loessers hit tune, Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition, has placed the nation In the somewhat unenviabe position of boasting about viola ton of international law which Bishop OHara claims oo not occur look for ASCAP authorities to holo nasty caucus within the next day or so Chaplain William Mcguire was as surprised recruit when the sergeant walks in on crap game to read upon his return to New York that he had manned gun and encouraged ms ooy with the now-legendary fight talk Maybe the pup licity men weren't expecting Chaplain Mcguire back so soon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

Vincent Goffredo of 196 Oak Street. better known to more intimate acquaintances Tiny" though he's anything but among the Selectve Service draftees nducted Tuesday morning Up until last week he was an employe of the Waterbury Manufacturing Company on North Main Street George Tatalis, former pro- pretor of the restaurant at Lake Quassapaug has been transferred from Camp Pickett, Vt, to Camp ktchle Chestnut Avenue former electrician at the American Brass Company is believed serving Uncle Sams Navy somewhere overseas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

tiras western minister writing the ratoning admin istrator quoted as follows from the Bible: Go ye into the world and preach the Gospel" The administrator
 in rejecting the appeal quoted another scrptural pas sage to wit: q will saddle ass The suggestions appearing in print last week. urging local business and professional to accept parttime employment in de- teachers who have working fourhour shifts in the Waterbury Clock Co., since school reopened in Sepem- Der One works from until the other from to II alternating each week Virginia Tappin Crosby high and Mary Washington college graduate is now popular school in Seymour high where she is specializing in commercial subjects Her dad is Clarence L. Tappin chairman of Crosbys modern language department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

Orton Camp, Jr., Peter Bowling and Edward Vastola are among the faithful Yale football fans whose patience now being rewarded The three students have been waiting for time for something to cheer about, but it looks though they finally have it. Bruce Key mond Waterown scion of the baking Reymonds back to school after siege of scarlet fever After sixteen years of faithful service with Western Union, Dave Spiegel, former manager of the companys Waterbury office has handed in his resignation and moved to his home in Cedar Brook, N. J.. Roy H. Wach Crosby high Spanish teacher and student coun cor was the choice of the members of the Connecticut Vocational Guidance Association for their director for the coming year. MT. Walch has been interested in voca- tional guidance for number of years, and is firm believer in standard tests which seek to determine fit ness for particular vocation big reason for the fine showing of the Cheshire Academy Jayvees is the stellar line play of Dick Hnchey Jr son of Dr. and Mrs Richard J. Hinchey of Willow Street Young Dick is a freshman at the academy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
BARON TORKOMIAN
 WITHDREW PETITION

Baron J. Torkomian of Water bury, who was scheduled to appear before tle state board of pardons Monday afternoon withdrew his petition at the time of the hearing has been revealed at the states at- torneys office. He was sentenced April IT, 1881 to 20 to 50 year prison sentence when found guilty of rape and administering a drue for the purpose of committing g crime. The reason for the withdraw. al was not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

Ray Shove, IT,. of OakhI Avenue and Ray Ryan of the street passed their examinations for the U S. Coast Guards simultaneously in Providence R. l., last week and awaiting word to report for active duty Both lads pals for years and years, formerly sided South Elm Street where they were next door LeighbOrs. Michael EspOstO of ll9 ScOvill Street returns today to active duty at Fort Mchie, N. He home for 48 hours to his brother Frank leave yesterday morning for induction into the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

othy Ferris of Dwight street was appointed deputy warden of section 6, of sector D-55. it was voted to hold the regular business meeting the second Tuesday of the month. Literature on the tin can salvage was given the wardens to distribute from house to house. The tin can- collection will be held Nov. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

Headline in a New York paper: THREE GIRLS VANISH; so DOES $75OO .. In these times when men being drafted by the thousands and enstng the hundreds the task of securing taesmen for uries be- coming increasingly difficult Judge Jonah Godstein received the ultimate in recently when sub- ,Oena back to his office bearing the inscription:
 
 VioletS blue
 
 nuts to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
600 BUTTON WORKERS TO BALLOT TOD A Y

An NLRB election was being helo today at the Waterbury Button Company, with about 500 employees able to choose whether or not they wish to have the Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers, CIO, represent them as bargaining agent.
 Field representatives of the Na- tional Labor Relations Board were supervising the election. The CIO union petitioned for an election after an organizing campaign di- rected by International Representa- tives Don Harris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Q ANSWERS
 TO WAR QUIZ
Questions on Want Page

RucStEUHS VH V
 1. Plane is North American Mus tang. known as P-51 in this country, which resembles German Me-109. ?. Caisson comes from the French, meaning large chest" It refers to the large ammunition chest, drawn on two wheels by horse artillery.
 3. Switzerland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Bible Farley

The Waterville Eyeryman's Bible class will be hosts to the Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible Glasses tonight at 8 o'clock at the Grace Methodist church. Clarence Folwell will preside at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
THuRsnAK NOV. 5

3:45 D. m.-Sprague school; Junio' Mrs. Lawrence Farrell and Alica Fitzpatrick.
 7:3O D. m.-Seth Thomas recre-a hall: Standard: Felix l.. Matthews and staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
FRIDAY, NOV. 6

l2:3O D. m.-Chase Metal Works Standard: Emil Albecker.
 700 D. m.-Elks hall: Standard Mrs. Mary Norgren and staff.
 7:3O D. m.-Duggan school; Stand ard: Charles A. Williams and stair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

Join the Kitchen Commandos Save waste kitchen fats for explo- sives. Take them to your Meat Dealer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Civilian Defense
 Calendar

Notices fer this column must be sent to the Mayors office
 at least three days in advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

Important! Your waste kitchen fats can load our guns. Take every drop to your Meat Dealer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Mrs J. Platt, ST., Lunch. con Hostess; FOresters
 Convene Tomorrow
WATERVILIE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney. l9O Dwight St
 Telephone 3-8475

Waterville, Nov. 1.-The Swedish Weaving Club met last evening at the home of Mrs. John Platt, ST., on Parker street. Lunch was served. Present were: Mrs. Harry Stride, Mrs. Ralph Benson, Mrs John Platt, Jr., Mrs. Harry Lattimer, Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. John M. E, Johnson, and guest Mrs. Harold Phurr.
 Lillian MacMullen III
 Senior Girl Scout Troop No. IS, met Monday night at home of Miss Ruth Batchelder. A sunshine bas- ket was filled and presented to Lillian MacMullen, a member who has been i'll several weeks. Present at the meeting were: Mrs. Sidney Henchel, leader, Joan Pierpont, Alice MacMullen, Shirley Cook, Jean French, Shirley Leisering, Ethel Miriyiglia, Ruth Batchelder, and Nancylou Totten, assistant leader.
 The Women's Society for Chris tian Service will meet this evening at the Grace Methodist church Mrs. Arthur Twelyes, president, will be in charge.
 Court Welch, Foresters of Amer lea, will meet tomorrow evening al o'clock at Foresters hall. William Lcnergan, chief ranger will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-04
Confesslons Tomorrow

Confessions Tomorrow
 Confessions in preparation for the First Friday will be heard tomorrow afternoon at St. Michael's church from 1 to 2 o'clock and 3:30 to 5 and in the evening from 7:i5 to 3 o'clock. Masses Friday will be at 5:3O a. m. and 8. Holy communion will be distributed at 6 a. na., 6:30. ' a. m. and 7:30 a. m.
 The Red Gross Sewing Group will meet Thursday afternoon from 2 until { at the Sprague school sew ing room.
 A short business meeting and so- clal hour was enjoyed last evening by wardens and workers of Sector D-B6. Richard Senior warden, ex- pIalned the air-raid alarm signals land requirements of blackouts. Tiin-
, 1942-04-01
X Buy Defense Bonds X
War Boord
Gets UE
Advisor

Special recognition was given
to the UE last week, for its efforts
to convert the refrigerator in
dustry to war production, by the
appointment of Brother Roscoe
Miller, Local 8O1, Shop Committee
member, as a consultant to the
refrigerator industry branch, of
the War Production Board.
Brother Miller, who is a real
Union builder, and has served on
the Shop Committee for two years,
was selected by the Frigidaire
Local 8O1 Executive Board, to 80
to Washington as a UE consultant
and technical advisor to the WPB
refrigerator industry branch, as a
result of the UE Labor Advisory
Committees activity in Washing
ton.
It is hoped that through the
advice and recommendations the
UE will be able to make directly
to responsible government Off
Gals, considerable Improvement
can be made to convert the
Frigilaire Plants l and 2, to war
production Stewards, and District
Committeeman will work closely
with Brother Miller, in supplying
information to Washington Off
Gals.