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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

NeNJ,F, DOnnelty QocbbeS Stnteu' If the day should come when we tNazls) must 90, If someday we are compelled to leave the scene of his. tory, we will slam the door so hard hat the universe shall shake and all mankind will stand back in Stupefaction."
 It seems that with the turning Of tho tide Of military successes the slamming of the door has begun with an attack against the Jews, 50 brutal SO ruthless, so inhuman that it bales all other prosecutions di- reeted against them in this or any other century,
 THE GEsTAPo PROGRAM
 According to a report made public by the Polish Government in Exile, Henrich Himmler, the chief of the Nazi Gestapo, has ordered the ex" termination of half of the Jewish population of Poland before the end of i942. Since most of the Jews Of the various countries which are url- der the heels of the Nazis have ale ready been transported to Poland the savage plans of Hlmmler will mean the slaughter of virtually half the Jewish population of Europe be- fore the end of this year
 CRIMES THAT CRY TO GOD
 The methods of cruelty used by Himmlers henchmen to put in ci- feet their program have no parallel even in the most bloody pages of human history.
 As the Times article describes some of them: Air bubbles are injected into the veins of thousands of Jews, resulting in agonizing death in short time Men, women and children are pressed into alright chambers where they are choked to death en masse with poison gas . Tn Wilma, Jews are herded into dis- used slaughter houses and done to death by electric currents that pass through the specially installed metal flooring on which they stand"
 These crimes sicken and disgust This brutal ruthlessness should awalen the deepest indignation and the strongest protest from our American peoples, These crimes call upon God for redress.
 GROWING TENSION BETWEEN GENTILES AND JEWS"
 But 1t is equally important that these crimes give rise to serious thought among us. There is in the world today a rise of anti-Semetism which should alarm all fair-minded people.
 On several occasions during the past year Americas most able Cath olic journalist. Father 0illis, label ing the subject as one usually avoided" has warned Catholics oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
.CONNORS SUCCEEDS
 ROLAND J. TURCEON

Cornelius ]. Connors of Boston has succeeded Roland ], Turgeon as Waterbury inspector for the wage and hour and public contracts d. visions of the U, s. Department Of Labor and agent Of the wLB. MT, Tureeon was appointed to post at the regional office in Boston, where MT. Connors has been serving.
 The inspector will advise emplov-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Catholic Thought And Opinion
By REV. JOSEPH F. DoNNELLY,

wthe growing tension between uen- tiles and Jews, perhaps especially ln larger cities, but in some degree ev- erywhere In America as well as in Europe"
 This is a subject which cannot and should not be avoided. ft is a subject on which Catholics take a very definite stand, The Catholic, and not only the Cathollc but all Christians, arc supposed to bo fol- lowers of Christ, other Chrlsts. The heart of the teaching of Christ Is brotherly love. There Is no exccp- ton to the law of God; there arc no distinctions of race before God, Race hatred is as much Q contradic- ton to the spirit of the Gospel as is any heresy,
 UNCHRIsTIAN CHRISTIANS
 But as Father oillis writes; "There are Chrlstlans--afd Catho- lics---who seem to think it permis- slble to chuck the Gospel when they consider that 1t teaches some thing too hard to do or too high and holy. It is amazing to sec men at Mass and Holy Communion and presently to hear them saying w- clous things against the Jews.
 Tt is . sin, Q serious sin. And that sin may bo part of what we shall see here la the streets. When violence comes perhaps those plosis persons who took part in the hostile declamations against the Jews will be horrlfied to witness the effect of the wild words they have spoken God forbid that 1t ever comes, but if 1t does come 1t will be well that all Catholics have clean conscience not only at the final tragic moment but habitually."
 A DISHONEST ATTITUDE
 It is unfair, dishonest and illogi- cal to condemn the Jews" because we have met Jews who are irreli- Rious or who do not live faithful to the moral standards of their reli. zion. We storm in protest against narrow minds who identify the church with crooked politicians who are Catholics. It Is not just to iden- tify these crooks with "the Cath olics". No more are the unworthy Jews "the Jews" The good Jews are ashamed of their unworthy mem- bers just as good Catholics and good protesants are ashamed of the lives of members who are unfaithful to their religious beliefs.
 On the contrary we as Catholics should be keenly aware of the suf- ferings of the Jews. The Church has ever borne the burden of perse- cution. Common suffering should awaken sympathy and understands ing. OUR ALLY AGAINST
 IRRELIGION
 As Catholics-and not only Cath olics but all Christians-we must be aware of the significance of the persecution of the Jew. Tn Germany Hitler turned from the Jews to the Christians. The common enemy of both Jews ard Christians is atheism irreligion, materialism and some ere satz god put in place of Jehovah and the Son of Jehovah, Jesus Christ.
 One thing above all we have in common with the Jew, Q faith in God. Over against us, Catholics Protestants and Jews, there is mar shaled Q growing army of those who disbelieve, deny and dishonor God They are deceived into most dan. gerous faliacy who further the evil of the enemy through an unwar. ranted and unjust attack upon oui ally, the Jew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Scovill Go. Answers
 Charges OfCIOUnion
Alan (. Curtss Accuses Unit With Breaking Contract
 Negotiations, Issuing False Statements to Press

The Scovill Manufacturing Company management today answered claims by the Scov CIo local that it had refused to bargain in good faith with countercharge that the union broke off contact negotiations without discussing the companys counter-proposas The man agement also assorted that the union has been guilty of making false statements in bulletins to Scovl employees aiadi ir statenaentS tn the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

case, and he suggested Q meeting with the undersigned for II a, m, Friday, December {, i942, This meeting was held as agreed upon,
 In an Information Bulletin passed out by the Union to employees on December, (, l942, the following statements were made:
 "D The counter-proposals of the Company were the most ridiculous we have ever seen, They provide no protection against piece work cuts; no protection of women's rates: practically no seniority pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

pie. ft was an appalling state- ment, for it told the hideous story ot the ef- forts being made in NaEi . con- trolied Europe to externlnatc the. Jewish people wherever ey can be found,
 Writing re- gently In his weekly newspa- per Das Reich Nagi Minister of Propaganda, pr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

PERSECUTION OF THE JEWS
 Filling almost Q full page in the New York Times one day last week Ias . statement which should Jolt Nle onnAnlenrN of our American peo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

CTS and employees on interpretation of the wage and hour legislation. Headquarters are at the oPA rent control office on Grand street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17

will be held either this Saturday or the following Saturday. He said he expects to set 8 definite date today.
 It has been learned the Republi- cans have a candidate in mind, but none of the delegates will say who the prospective candidate is. At the convention Naugatuck will have four votes and Beacon Falls two votes.
 The two parties are scheduled to hold caucuses and conventions to name representatives to the Genel al Assembly. William A. Painter, former president of the Naugatuck Young Republican Club and former secretary of the New Haven County Young Republican organization, has been mentioned as one of the Republican candidates. Richard Durkin, ST., veteran representative, has already announced he is willing to go to Hartford again if that is the wish of the party. Patsy Mas tropietro of the second ward is seek ing to be his running mate.
 Another interesting part of the election this year will be the can- didacy of Joseph E. Talbot to re- tain his congressional post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Sept. IT = Private David Edmund St. John, son of MT. and Mrs. David St. John of German street, left yesterday for New York where he will enter his junior year at Columbia university.
 A niid-week service will be held Thursday evening, September "A, in the Hillside Congregational church. Rev. Arthur H. Johnson, pastor, will begin a series of studies in the Bibles Book of Psalms.
 Miss Phyllis Morris, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Philip Morris of Mill vile avenue, is a student at St. Josephs college, West Hartford.
 William Hill, son of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Hill of 15O Meadow street, is spending ten days vaca- tion here. MT. Hill is a student at BOwdoin college, Brunswick, Me.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Larson of Hotchkiss street and MT. and Mrs. Thomas Shea of North Main street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
Political Campaign Interest Keen
Two Families Have
 4 Sons In Service
Borough Citizenry Take Hats Off to O'COnnOrs and
 HOeys; Dan RadO Joins Marines

tinction of not only having fouIl sons doing their bit for Uncle Sam but each son is in a different branch of the service. Another son, VII liam, is stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training station whert he was recently promoted to a chiei petty officer; another son, John, is a member of the Army Air Corps at South Field, Ill, and Thomas, Whd is in the United States Army and stationed at Camp Monmouth, N. J
 Edward P. O'Connor is gradr- ate of the Naugatuck high schooi where he starred as an athlete ss8 well as brilliant student. He was. employed at the local plants of tlse United States Rubber Go. prior tc his enlistment in the Marines.
 In addition to the enlistment of Edward P. O'Connor, other NausA.- tuck young men jcining the Ma rines Tuesday were Daniel J. Ratlo son of MT. and Mrs. Vito Rado of 348 High street, and Joseph J. Jec- ture, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph J. lecture of 341 Spring stre 7, Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
CHURCH HELPERS
 FACE BUSY YEAR
Major Events Outlined at Meeting Yesterday at
 Mrs. Browns Home
(NEA Telephoto)

Naugatuck, Sept. 17-Three major events for the fall season were planned at meeting of the Church Helpers of St. Michael's Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harold w. Brown, North Church street. Mrs. William J, Noble, Jr., president, said the or ganization is planning an active year.
 The first event will be the annual fall card party Sept. 28. Further plans on this will be announced in a few days. Mrs. George A. Barwick and Mrs. George w. Wood will be in charge of the rummage sale to be held Oct. 9 and g in tn parish house and Mrs. Noble will be chair man of the general committee for the annual fair to be held Nov. 12 and 13 in the parish house.
 Before Wednesdays meeting a luncheon was served. The committee in charge consisted of Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Leroy S. Andrew, Mrs. Barwick, Miss Anne Carley, Mrs. B. A. Culver, Mrs. George Currier, Miss Alice Johnson and Mrs. Arthur F. Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
DEALERS FLOODED
 WITH OIL ORDERS
Deliveries Limited After October |; RatiOning Be-
 gins November 90

Naugatuck, Sept. IT = Consumers of fuel oil in Naugatuck are hastily taking advantage of the an- nouncement by Price Administrator Leon Henderson that deliveries of fuel oil will be limited after October 1st. and that rationing of oil will go into effect November 30.
 The ban on deliveries was lifted recently and local dealers were rush. ed with orders today. Starting today and until September 30, any fuel oil tank used for heating, cooking or water heating equipment in pri- vate homes may be filled to capacity providing the capacity does not eX- ceed PTS gallons. In other than pri- vate dwellings, fuel storage tanks may be filled to 50 per cent of their capacity.
 Private dwellings were defined as buildings designed for the occu- pancy of fewer than four families.
 NelSon's statement said the deci- sion to ration fuel oil was reached after careful consideration of all alternatives" by a committee con- sisting of Price Administrator Leon Henderson, Under Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson and Acting Petroleum Coordinator Ralph K. Davies. Nelson, as WJB chairman, met with the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17

have returned from Providence, R.. l., where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Larson's brother.
 Victor and Gunnard Peterson will be hosts to the Lutheran Brother hood of the Salem Lutheran church Friday evening at o'clock at their home at 42 Woodlawn street.
 Word was received recently by MT. and Mrs. Fred Solberg of Hard street that their son, Alfred Solberg, who is stationed in New Mexico, has been promoted to corporal.
 Mrs. John P. Smith of Galpin street is a patient at St. Mary's hos pital, Waterbury, where she recently underwent an operation.
 Miss Josephine Gibino, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Gibino of Coen street, left Tuesday to resume her studies at Albertus Magnus col- lege, New Haven. She is a member of the senior class.
 Private Howard Anderson has re- turned to Edgewood, Md, where he is attending an army training school, after visiting Emil Anderson of Park avenue.
 Robert Carter, student at Cor nell university, is visiting his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Harry L. Carter of Cliff street.
 Steady improvement is reported in the condition of Donald Garrick. a member of the Navy, who recently underwent an operation at the Brooklyn, N. Y., naval hospital. He is the son of Patrolman and Mrs. Martin Garrick of High street. ...
 Sergt. Raymond F. Lawlor, son of Mrs. Mary Lawlor of Hoadley street, stationed at Camp Polk, La, has been promated to the rank of staff sergeant.
 The Broadway -Naugatuck Co. has sold a house and lot on Hillside avenue to Leonard B. Schreck, ac- ccrding to papers filled at the office of Town Clerk Raymond St. John.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry RosSin, pro- prietors of the H. and H. Smoke Shop on North M ain street, are en- tertaining Mrs. Rossin's cousin, Private D. M. Herold of Bridgeport, who is stationed at Drew field, Tampa, Fla.
 Mir. and Mrs. John E. O'DOnnell of Highland avenue are visiting their sons, John, Jr., and Arthur, students at Dartmouth college.
 Mrs. John Doyle of Philadelphia l is visiting MT. and Mrs. James 1 Baker of Bradley street.
 A meeting of Natatuc tribe, Inn proved Order of Red Men, will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in Pythian hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
SOLDIERS MIND EASIER

Sacramento, Cal. (uPl-One sel' ectee. now overseas, will fight the enemy - be he Jap or be he Ger. man - with q lighter heart than would have been possible heretofore. He wrote Secretary Of State Paul Peek to know whether "she" could or could not sue him for breach ei promise in California. The seefe- iAry replied that breach Of prom Is suits have been outiawed 70 CAli' fornla by the legislature Of iess'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
ALBERT FOLIO
 NAVY ENL|STEE.
Beacon Falls Resident Now at Newport, R. l., for
 Basic Training
BEACON FALLS Correspondent, Larry Shep- ley-PhOne Nauagatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, September 17-A joint meeting of the Women's aux Hilary of the American Legion, and Legion Post 25, was held last eve- ming.
 Mrs. Rocco Sabia, president of Beacon Falls review, Womar's Ben eft association was host to the mem bers of the review at a meeting last evening at her home.
 Vacation Clinic
 Arrangements are under way by members of the Beacon Falls Par ent- Teacher association to hold a vacation clinic here in the near fu- ture for children too young to go to school this year, but able to attend next year.
 Albert zollo, Jr., son of Albert zol- To, Sr., of Wolfe avenue, left Tues day fer Newport, R. l., where he will receive his naval training.
 Selectmen Convene
 A meeting of the board of select men was held last evening in the town hall. This was the last meeting of the present board to conduct town activities, before the annual town election the first Monday in October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
GEORGE B. MORSE,
 WILLIMANTIC, DIES

Naugatuck, Sept. IT, Word has been received here of the death of George B, Morse, 78, at his home at Clark's corner near Willimantic. MT. Morse was born in Naugatuck, but left here a number of years ago. Surviving are sister, Mrs. J. P. Williams of Palatka, Fla, and a nephew, Leon A. William of Wa terbury. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17

Naugatuck, Sept. 17-Every par ent or relative having a son or daughter in the armed services of the United States may justly feel proud of their contribution to the defense of their country, but Nauga- tuck citizens take their hats of to- day to MT. and Mrs. Peter O'Con- nor of 542 High street who, like Jack Hoey, now have four sons in the service.
 With the enlistment Tuesday of Edward Patrick O'Connor in the United Stat Marines, MT. and Mrs. O'Connor have the exceptional dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck. Sept. l7-Morris An nenberg, former resident of Nauga- tuck, who served as burgess here In l9S0-3l. died early Wednesday morning at the Waterbury hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Annenberg: daughter, Thelma; a son, Samuel, all of Wa terhury; and a brother, Solomon Of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
JIM SCHUMACHER
 PRESENTED PURSE
Navy EnIistee Honored By Chemical Associates at
 Union City Party

Naugatuck, Sept. 17-Employes of the mechanical department of the Naugatuck Chemical Go. feted James Schumacher at a party Wednesday night in Logs, Union City. MT. Schumacher resigned from the com- pany recently to enlist in the navy He left for training today. He was presented a purse.
 Among those present were: Charles Swiderski, Leo Carroll, Richard Cooper, John Sheedy, Rob- srt Mariana, James Best, Stephen Lengyel, Evald Johnson, George w. Carroll, David Lorenson, J. Rudolph Anderson, Edward Larrow, Hugh SKeefe, Lester Schofield, Elmer Regsn, John Biederman, Joseph Knapp, Matthew Doyle, D. Nelson, Donald Woodfeld, William Scho- field, Andrew Anderson, George HulStrunk, Howard Olson, William Brites, Adam Jankowski, William McGrath, James C.. Morrissey, Ed- ward Baxter, Frank Wynne, John zonas, Arthur Darlington, Howard Brennan, Olaf Larson and Jack Ryan.
 Mexico expects its Wehat crop this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
CAR OWNER sTYnIIED

Syracuse, N. Y, (UP)-August Salbagno couldn't buy any gasoline after it happened. He couldn't even start his car. Salbagno re- ported to police that while his car was parked someone stole his "A" and "C" gasoline ration books. auto registration, draft registration card and his bunch of keys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
INHERITs HISTORIC SWORD

Berkeley, Cal, (UP)-Stanhope Stewart Boggs of Santa Monica, Cal, has inherited from his father, the late Edward Marshall Boggs who died here recently, a sword that was presented by Gen. George Washington to his maternal great grandfather, John Marshall, for "a singular service to his country" in the Revolutionary war. The will provides that the sword in turn shall be bequeathed to young Stan hopes eldest son at the time of his death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
REBEKAHS OUTLINE
 PROGRAM FOR FALL

Naugatuck, Sept. IT = Plans for fall season were discussed at a meeting of Columbian Rehekall lodge, odd Fellows, last evening in Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Tonia An- derson, noble grand, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
Pond Filled In

The street department has com pleted filling in the Woolen Mill pond across from the Rubber avenue school, according to an announce ment made by Warden Leo J. Bro- pty.
 The pond had been judged a men, ace because of the fact many per- sons had used it to dump cans and rubbish. The pond for years was used by the Durham Mills Co.,, for water power, but was discontinued when the company passed out of eX- istence. Storm water from the Fair view avenue section has been emp tying into the pond for a numbe rof years.
 Warden Brophy said that the street department workers had start ed to connect these storm water pipes with the main storm sewer in Rubber avenue. Sand for the fill was obtained from the Risdon Mfg. Go. on Andrew avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
WAR WORK NEEDS THEM

Boston, (UP)-The remands of war industries have caused an in- crease of 265 per cent in the em- ployment of physically handicapped persons in Massachusetts factories since l940. according to a U. S. Employment Service survey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
VOTERS CANVASS
 ALMOST FINISHED
Survey Embraces Every Section of Town; WOOlen
 Mill Pond Filled In

Naugatuck, Sept. 17-The canvass of all voters in Naugatuck which was started early in the year, is expected to be completed shortly, Registrars of Voters Henry zwick and Cyril Tuohy have announced. The canvass has embraced every section of Nau- gatuck and required much effort on the part of the registrars.
 The registrars said that according to the new law, canvass will have to be taken before every state and national election. However, the can vass will not require so much time in the future because an entirely new card system will not have to be made. The registrars have been working on the card system for many months. Names of those voting at the November election, will be checked from these cards. The rec ord of those voting for 30 years will be available from this system. Prior to the new law, books containing the names of voters, were used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
aAILnRR. cHuRCH sOLD

Boston, tUPl-bI. MaFyb ehufch Tor sailors ln East Boston, century, old haven for mariners, has been sold and the proceeds used 70 build a rev chapel on the firth floor of the aaamsn's club of nnaton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17

Naugatuck September IT. = The coming political campaign is expected to be very interesting Judge probate position by Naugatuck and Beacon Falls Demo
 crats As yet Republicans have not nominated anyone oppose him. Henry Schldgen, 3d. chairman of the Repub
 ican probate convention two years who is empowered to call the convention to order said he expects the meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17

Roy Rogers, Republic cowboy star, has received an offer to head the Broadway production of Green Grow the Lilacs."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17
No Republican
 Nominated Yet
 As Shea's Foe
1enry Schildgen, 3d, May Call COP Convention to Order Saturday or Week From Saturday; Painter
 Mentioned as General Assembly Candidate

Correspondent Larry shepley- Phone Nausatuck ss4s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-17

Mexico expects it's wehat crop this year to weight 430,000 tons.