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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
ROACH CREDITED
 WITH CHANGES
Many Innovations Made in Local Police Dept. Within
 Past Six Years

Superintendent of Police William J. Roach, granted a leave of absence to accept a commission of first lieu tenant in the Military Police, has done much to increase the efficiency of the local police department since his installation as superintendent in March of 1886, it was pointed out today by a police department off, cial.
 Superintendent Roach, a firm be- liever in modern police methods, was instrumental in the establishment of the Accident Prevention Bureau which has become prominent through its safety educational activ- ities, and its companion, the Acci- dent Investigation Squad comprised of men trained for this type of po- lice work. The establishment of a modern Identification Bureau, hav- ing an F. R. I. trained man at its head, was another step toward mod- ernization. This bureau is consider ed one of the best in the New Eng land area. Members of the depart ment have been sent to various training schools, Civilian Protection Schools at Edgewood Arsenal, Mary land, and Amherst College; the Na- tional Traffic Institutes at Yale and Harvard. Some of the men sent to these schools, returned to train the entire personnel of the department. Tn addition to this, Superintendent Roach had every member of the de- partment take a course in first aid so that greater help could be rend- cred the public.
 He was instrumental in the in- stallation of the modern frequency modulated police radio system, the official recalled, and also in the es- tablishment of the Internal Security section which works in close cooper ation with all governmental agencies and war industrial plants. He rend- cred great assistance to the war in- dustries of Waterbury by making surveys of the vital factories and offering suggestions for the better ment of plant protection methods.
 He also created the position of Drillmaster and Instructor of Fire arms to step up the efficiency of the department. His last step before leaving was to outline program of training for future appointees to the department, the official said.
 Besides these innovations in the department, the Superintendent was one who would never ask a man under him to do anything he, him. self would not do.
 Superintendent Roach at the time of his inception in 1886 was one of the youngest police executives in the state. He was actively prominent in police circles, having been president of the New England Police Chiefs Association; 8 member of the exec- utive board of the International As- sociation of Chiefs of Police and also of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
ARRANGE RECEPTION
 FOR NEW MINISTER

Gabriel Price, senior deputy zone collector at the local U. s. Internal Revenue office, discussed income tax requirements at meeting of the Mill Plain Mems Club at @ recent meeting at the Mill Plain church gymnasium. Francis Carlin presided.
 A dramatics committee was select ed as follows: Charles Penniman, Clarence Browne, Sudney Spender, George Kinkston, Lee Rowley, Emil Dechand. Raymond Miller, Luke Carlin, George Hubbard and Arthur Heaton.
 Plans were discussed for the re- ception for the new minister, Rev. Maurice Anderson, scheduled for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
SPEEDY DRIVERS
 FACING ARREST
Capt. Duggan of Motor Patrol Issues Warning;
 No Further Concessions

The police department is ready to make wholesale arrests unless mo- torists comply with the new 25-mile an hour speed limit, Capt. William Duggan, head of the motor patrol, said today. The few arrests to date are only a sample" of what is to come, he said.
 Mayor Scully, under the powers given him by the board of aldermen has fixed the city's speed limit at 25 miles an hour for the duration, said Capt. Duggan. we of the police de- partment intend to enforce that limit very strictly. This is no time for any concessions to drivers whose wish to get some place in a hurry imperils our whole war effort"
 The speed limit, previously 30 miles an hour, was reduced by the mayor in order to provide more pro- lection for Waterburians after the new Army dim-out rules went into effect. The mayor has already urg- ed that motorists use extreme eau ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
NINE DIVORCES
 GRANTED HERE
Thirteen Decrees in Single Session of Superior
 Court; No Contests

Nine divorces were granted in superior court yesterday afternoon by Judge Kenneth Wynne, bring ing the total for the day to 13. Five of the cases heard in the afternoon were based on charges of cruelty, while desertion was the basis of the other four All of the actions were uncontested.
 Horace J. Northway of Waterbury obtained a divorce from Vera Eliza beth Northway of Princeton, N. J. He said the marriage took place Aug. l3, 1881, in Plymouth and he was deserted June 10, 1888.
 Claiming he was deserted Fla IS, 1884, Ruben Rabbit obtained a divorce from Margnette Kartnett Rabbit of Waterbury. The couple married Nov. 1, 1928, at Cobleskill, N. Y.
 Mary Parsons Richards of Naug- atuck was granted divorce from Bernard J. Richards, also of Naug- atuck on the ground of cruelty. She stated she married her hus- band June 28, 1915, and that he has been intolerably cruel since Jan 1, 1883.
 Desertion was the basis of a di- vorce granted to Pauline Ouilette Blanchard of Waterbury from Charles Henry Blanchard, formerly of Cambridge, Mass. and now of parts unknown. The couple mar ried June 1, 1881, at Cambridge, and desertion was alleged to have taken place Sept. l9 of that same year. The petitioner was given per- mission to resume use O. her maiden name.
 Cruelty was charged by Theresa DeMaria Salvatore of Meriden who secured @ divorce from Anthony Salvatore, also of Meriden. The marriage was performed Sept. l2. 1888, at Keene, N. H., and the pe- titioner claimed her husband be- came intolerably cruel in Septem- Der. 1888.
 Marguerite Fuller Atwood of Cheshire was given a divorce from Curtis H. Atwood, also of Cheshire. She claimed her husband had been cruel since the day of marriage, March 24, 1928. Provision of $l0 per week alimony was made and she was given permission to re- sume use of her maiden name. Marie Fortier LaJoie of Water bury obtained divorce from Ray mond LaJoie, also of this city, claiming her husband became in tolerably cruel July 15. 1929, and deserted her Feb. 1S, 1883. The couple married Jan. 30, 1929. The plaintiff was given custody of two minor children and an allowance of $10 per week for their support.
 Gertrude Butcher Swiencich of Waterbury obtained divorce from Stephen Swiencicki, also of this city, and was given custody Of a minor child. She gave Nov. 2S 194O.. as the date of the marriage, in Brewster, N. Y., and said her hushapd bscana cruel tNr@> aaSs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
R.O.T.C. Marches In
 Review At Yale Today
5 Seniors in Final Appearance; Enter Field Artillery
 School for Final Instructions

det Major Theodore Kiendl, Jr., of Bronxville. N. Y; Second, Cadet Captain George T.. Churchill, of Pittsburgh, Pa; Third, Cadet Major John H. Maclean, of Savannah, Ga; :; Fourth, Cadet Major James Mex. Symington, of Short Hills, N, J.
 Battery Officers
 Battery Commanders are: A Bat tery, Cadet Captain Rudolf w. Ad- Ter, of Shaker Heights, Ohio; B Bat tery, Cadet Captain George A. Bir- rell, of Warren, Ohio; c. Battery Cadet Lieut.. John B. Vreeland, of New Haven, Conn; D Battery, Ca det Lieut.. Duncan H. Doolittle, oi Providence, R. T.; E Battery, Cadet Captain Ralph A. Hamilton, Jr., oi Binghamton, N. Y; F Battery, Ca. det Captain Richard D. Drain, oi Washington, D. O.; c Battery, Cadet Captain Albert c. Martin, of Mime. apolis, Minn.; H Battery, Cadet Cap tain E. Peter Hoffman, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Amid the panic of war ctirtail- nents, letters, to Santa Claus re- main one of the few commodities which are not rationed, and there will be many Q tear-stained pillow on Christmas if the old boy doesn't cover his route as usual, despite the war.
 Dear Santa: - I want . soldier suit in case they start drafting seven-year-olds." Dear Santa: = Please bring me Q baby sister with brown eyes and dark hair like Hedy Lamarr's". Dear Santa:--I hope you will be nee to me because I am 2 good girl - sometimes
 Aunty Betsy Reports
 These are only three of the hun dreds of letters to Santa Claus, North Pole" which have been re- eeived by Postmaster Charles A, Babin, and by Aunt Betsy, WATERS representative from Santa Claus,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Avalanche Letters Received By Local
 Postal Authorities
Requests of Youngsters Reflect Martial Spirit; Cocoa
 May Replace Coffee as HOspitable Gift for St. Nicholas; Royal Welcome Assured

The postmaster reported today that that the letters began coming into the local post office as early as Oc- tober, and the flow has increased ever since. Aunt Betsy said that her average mail Is about 50 letters daily.
 The war has had a very definite effect on the tone of the letters this year. Requests for guns, tanks, sol- dier and sailor suits, airplanes, and doctors kits are especially numer- ous. Of course, the usual favorites, dolls, carriages, and trains, are still popular, while record-players are becoming prominent. If the young sters have their way, 1t will be not only a white Christmas", but also an expensive one. Another new conner on the Yuletide lists is the request for Gene Autry suits, fav- orite with would-be cowboys and cowgirls as well.
 Consideration marks most of the Santa letters, and children are eager that the old gentleman stop and eat what they leave out for him. Some have promised to leave a steaming cup of coffee on the door step. Others, more familiar with current events, have promised to leave cocoa, explaining that, owing to the rationing, their Mothers coffee supply is limited. .
 A mailman happened upon one Santa letter which was left un- sealed, and noticed that the young ster wanted desks, one for himself, and three others for his brother and two sisters. The man took the let ter very much to heart and has so- licited three desks already, though he thinks the fourth will be the hardest of all.
 Christmas letters are not without their sad aspects, particularly now when fathers and brothers will be away from their families for the first Christmas in many years. One child writes:
 Brotherly Love
 T don't want you to bring me anything, Santa, because know that you have lots Of kids to take care of. But if 1t isn't asking too much, would you leave a present for my two brothers in the Army If you stop in Texas2 They are working awfully hard to help the country, and they ought to get something, honest they should"
 Another youngster writes this:
 T don't have any daddy or moth- CT, but I live with some people who are very very kind. I worked hard this year but still don't have enough money to buy them a real nice present like they deserve. Please Santa, bring them something good for Christmas"
 Postmaster Babin said that char itable organizations call for the let ters, and try in most cases to give the children some of the things they want for Christmas.
 Heavy Sales
 With fathers working steadily now, and many mothers employed us well, the children are going to have a big Christmas. quite different from the sagas of suffering which were prevalent during depression years. Local merchants report heavy sale on toys, and if early spending is any criterion, they are in for their big gest Yuletide season in decade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

same amount will be purchased in the next year.
 Other officers elected are: Cor responding secretary, Giovanni Izzo; assistant, Nicola DiCarlo; fi- nancial secretary, Gerardo Pelosi; assistant, Joseph Filippelli; treasur- CT, Raffaele Grillo; orator, Fran cesco Addona; herald, Raffaele Biondi; auditors, Angelo Stance and Nicola Iannacci: first curator, Donate Baldini: second curator, Antimo Barbieri: sentinel, Fran cesco Cafiliardi: trustee. Antonio Minerivino; counselors, Francesca Cagliardi, Giuseppe Pelosi, Manic Diondi, Giro Ciarleglio, Giovanni Sette: physician, pr. Louis J. Thibault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
WarFais oLessen Children Anticipation of Santa Cau
.YMCA CONDUCIS
 HEALTH FORUM
Dr.. Franklin Warren to Give Lecture on COnser-
 vatiOn of Eyesight

At the Health Forum which win be held at the Central YMCA next Tuesday, December 15. in the main lobby, Dr. Franklin A. Warren, pop- ular optometrist, will be the main speaker. The topic Dr. Warren is to talk on is "Eyesight Conservation
 in War Time". Tn the introductory. remarks that will be made by the doctor, he will bring out these four main points: l. The evolution of the eye as an organ of sight. 2s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Physiology of the human eye. 3.a Common eyesight deficiencies and inefficiency. 1. Psychological aspects of vision. 5. Eyesight conservation and industrial aspects of vision, When Dr. Warren finishes his talk on this vital subject a motion pie ture will be shown called 'vision 1ca Victory" stressing the importance o6 vision in defense activities and ir all human activities. It is an eye care film with the commentary made by the internationaily-known radio announcer and lecturer Lowell Thomas. This film is released by the Better Vision Institute. In th6 picture, it is also shown how glass and lens are manufactured which is very specacular. Styles of glass have also changed along with the proper procedure of an eye examination. The meeting begins promptly at s:iS p. m. The general public Is invited to attend,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
REPORT OF INQUIRY
 BY FBI VERIFIED

Reports that the FBI is investi- gating the explosion of a casting shop furnace at the Chase Brass and Copper Company two weeks ago were confirmed today by Rodney Chase, director of public relations for the company.
 MT. Chase said that the explo- sion did not halt production, an- other furnace being pressed into service .o replace the damaged one. The cause Ul the explosion has not been determined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
MIKLINEVICH NOW AT NAVAL SCHOOL

Great Lakes, Ill, Dec. l2 - Two men from Waterbury, Conn.,, have been selected for training as special ists in the U. s. Navy and are now undergoing l6 weeks courses in the Service Schools at the U. S. Naval Training Station here.
 The students, selected for this instruction through series of apti- tude examinations given to all Blue- jackets during their recruit train- ing, will be eligible for petty officer ratings aS soon after graduation as they are able to pass the qualifying examinations.
 Following completion of their training here, they will be transfer red either to the fleet or to an ad- vanced service school to gain addl. tional instruction and experience serving under veteran petty officers in their specialized fields.
 Service schools here at Great Lakes offer courses in 20 of the 4s specialized trades of the U. s. Navy
 The names of the men and theil courses are: Louis E. Howard, mach. lnist's mate, son of MT. and Mrs John T. Howard, l5 Taylor street; John R. Miklinevich, machinists's mate, son of MT. and Mrs. Michae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
BARBIERI NAMED
 FOR 9TH TERM
Sannitica Society Holds Annual Election of Of-
 ficers; Reports Filed

Members of the Societa Sannitica, at their annual meeting last night, reelected Domenic Barbieri presi- dsnt. It will mark his eighth term as head of the organization.
 A financial report showed that the society has bought $7o0 in war bonds during the past year. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
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Late Closing This Evening-Nine O'clock
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 mopoIitan thoroughbred blizzord < beotsr-Burberys British over eoots $s5 - EnsIond's sreotest contribution to the wormth and comfort of sturdy New EnsIond- era.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Belgians rae reported to ne keeping their last provisions of tea to offer Allied soldiers when they invade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Alliance Meetings

Alliance Meetings
 Lodges Il and 91 of the Lithuan- ian Roman Catholic Alliance of America will hold meetings at their respective clubrooms in the old St. Joseph's school tomorrow at 1:30. Miss Aldona Bukauskas is president of Lodge II, and Anthony Barkaus- kas heads Lodge 91.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Educational Club
 Election of officers will be con- ducted at a meeting of the Lithu- anian Women's Educational Club,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
PAYS SOLDIERS FINE

Salem, Mass. -(UP)- After Sgt Albert Kasilivich's automobile was in collision with that of w. T. S. Morceau of Salem, the soldier was fined $55 for drunken driving. But the patriotic Morceau turned the other cheek and paid the fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Miklinevich. 147 Allen street.

Anna Corey Comes of Waterbury was given a divorce from Oliver Comes, also of this city. She also secured custody of a minor child and was allowed $l0 per week for its support. The couple married Oct. 19, 1938, and cruelty was al- legged to have started Jan. l, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Health Officers

Health Officers
 Mrs. A. Kuchauskas has been elected president of the Lithuanian Health and Recreation club succeed ing Mrs. Lucy GriniuS who will serve as yice-president during the coming year Other officers will be-: Mrs. Mary Zelanikas, treasurer, and Mrs. Mary Strizauskas, secretary.
 It was announced at recent meeting that the club raised more than $200 for Russian relief at a recent benefit supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Matas Again Elected
 By Political Club
Lithuanian Organization Completes Arrangements for
 Annual Banquet; Radio Series Ends
BROOKLYN NEWS

Thursday, December IT, at s o'clock at Venta hall, 103 Green street. Plans for various future activities will be discussed at that time. Mrs. Charles Lauryn, president, will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

December 30. Preliminary plans were made for a card party to take place January l6. A supper was served at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

activities, household information, and giving news of men In the serv- ice. A former staff member of Sta ton wTIC in Hartford, Mrs. LaslSy has acquired many friends among radio workers as we'll as audiences.
 The program will be heard tomor- row at l2:30. Dr. Matthew J. Col ney is director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Football is attracting crowds in Chile thss seasnn.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-13
DeDobbeleer Here
On Furlough from
Sheppard, Texas

Cadet Jasper DeDobbeleer Jr. ar
rived Tuesday from Sheppard Field,
Texas, where he is now in training
as a flight engineer. Sheppard
Field, he said is the largest school
of its type in the world and is
graduating hundreds Of men al
most weekly. The intensive course
he is taking occupies hours from
daylight until almost dark. At one
time, many Valley county men were
at the field he said. Stationed there
now are J. M. (Bud) Mass and
Clifford Ali, formerly of Glasgow.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-13
HINSDALE

Mrs. Harvey Burns left Friday TO
Portland to visit her daughter Mar
tina, who has been attending tn
Walker Business college.
Marguerite Van deWiele returned
last week from Missoula, where she
spent several weeks visiting her sis.
ter, Erma.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Tuttle re-
turned Sunday evening from Great
Falls, where they spent four days
attending the North Montana State
fair and visiting at the James Eng
liSh home. g.
R. R. Daley returned Friday eve
ming from the North Montana State
fair at Great Falls. He was accom-
panied by a delegation of Future
Farmers of the Hinsdale high
school chapter.
Miss Charlotte Seely left last week
for Spokane to visit relatives and
seek employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Richter and
daughter Kathleen of Glasgow visit
ed at the John Hentz home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Menke of
Saco called here Saturday after
noon.
Helen Holland, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Holland, has been
seriously i'll with pneumonia.
Deputy Sheriff Bill Drabbs and
son Robert were callers in Glasgow
Saturday.
MI. and Mrs. Oscar Samuelson of
Poplar, Mr.. and Mrs. Heman Day.
export of Opheim and Mrs. Wilfred
Rariden of Hicksville, Ohio, visited
Mrs. Blanche Smith and family and
Miss Hazel Samuelson one day last
week.
John Leroy Hentz spent the week
end visiting his uncle, Byron Rich
ter, and family at Glasgow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gaspar made
business trip to Glasgow Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Black left
asst week for Fort Sill, Okla, to visit
heir son, Private Robert Black.
Harry Hughes is working at the
A. Albus farm near Saco.
Andrew Stiley, Harry Hockey and
Henry Lick were in town Monday
rom the Genevieve community.
Eugene Gisley arrived Friday from
where he has been working,
o help his father, Ole Gisley, with
..arvesting. ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Waber were
dinner guests Sunday of the E
. B. Rookie family. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Heikkila and :.
On Of Dillon have been visiting Mrs. +
.eikkila'S mother, Mrs. Anna Olson, !
nd her sister, Mrs. Al Simonsen, =
nd family. ,
Miss Mary Jane Donovan, who :
as been working in the telephone :
ichange at CuC Bank, is visiting 4,
and Lorraine Jones. :,
Viola Lund left Saturday morn II
lg for Big Fork to visit her aunt, u
rs. H. T. Ratchford. y
Allan Anderson returned Friday q,
orning to his home at Tacoma, IL
ASH, after spending Sc eral weeks
the T. E. Kamrud home. a.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-13
Payment Okayed
For Indian Land

People carrying out grazing oper-
atoms on Indian trust or restricted
range lands are now eligible to re-
ceive payments under the Triple A
range program, according to an
nouncement received at the local
Triple A office from R. j. McKenna
OF Bozeman, state chairman. A new
Interpretation of the Indian service
grazing permit makes payment pos
Sible, it was added.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-13
Brother Of Local
Man Passes on in
Scobey Hospital

E. E. Cornelius of Glasgow re
ceived word Wednesday night of
the death of his brother, Charles
Cornelius, rs, of Redstone at a SEQ
hey hospital, where he had been a
patient since Wednesday.
Mr.. Cornelius had lived in the
Redstone community since 1915. He
was a bachelor. Surviving relatives
are Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius and
their daughters, Mrs. John Nakken
and Mrs. Lawrence Granger of
Glasgow, and a sister, Mrs. E. E.
Peterson of Litchfield MINI.
Mrs. Nakken and Mrs. Granger
left fer Scobey this morning to
make funeral arrangements. 1t was
planned to have the funeral at
FlaxVille Friday.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-13
Sister Of Mrs. N.
D. Hoyt Passes at
Home in Ontario

Mrs. Mark D. Hoyt has received
word of the death of her sister, Mrs.
Walter Barnhart, of Cornwall, Ont,
Canada. Mrs. Barnhart died We'd
nesday morning, a month after the
death of her husband. In addition
to Mrs. Hoyt, surviving relatives are
Mrs. Barnhart's granddaughter, Ar
dine and Nadine Snyder of Glas-
gov and Donna Jean McPhee of
Seattle, who is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Hoyt, and her sisters in Glas-
gov.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-13
CARD OF APPRECIATION

We wish to thank the many kind
friends for their expressions of SYM
pathy and assistance following the
death of father. We especially
wish to thank Mrs. j. P. Sternhagen
for music rendered at the funeral.
Mrs. Lon Durrell and family.
Mrs. Charles Miller and family.
Mrs. o. Pidwerbecki and family.
Bernard Blomer. Ito