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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
EXERCISES STAGED BY EUREKA CHAPTER

Republication ceremonies were performed last night when the Royal Arch Mason degree was pre- sented by a team of past high priests at a meeting of the Eureka chapter, Royal Arch Masons. The exercises were conducted in the Ma sonic temple.
 Presentation of the degree was made by Walter Wood, high priest, Ralph Harvey. Paul Reed, Charles Wilkenbach, Henry Johnson, James w. Burhoe, Raymond Daniels, George Kilborn and Eben Hollis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
59 REGISTER FOR
 FIRST AID CLASS
William Strokalaitis To Instruct Group Every
 Tuesday and Thursday
BROOKLYN NEWS

The first class of a standard Red Cross first aid course sponsored by the Lithuanian committee for the Defence of America was held last night at Venta Hall. Fifty-nine persons registered. Glasses will be held each Tuesday and Thursday night from to g p. m, with Will liam Strokalaitis as instructor. After each class, from 9 to 9:30, q talk will be given by Joseph Wedge on air raid precautions and on civilian defense activities.
 A portion of the instruction will be conducted in Lithuanian for the benefit of the older Lithuanian peo- pie. New registrants will be accept ed at tomorrow nights session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
Licenses Renewed For
 5000 Men In Service
Sharp Increase Expected in Number of Applications
 During Current Year-FOrms Available

Approximately 5000 Connecticut drivers have taken advantage of the provision made during the last session of the Legislature for free renewal of drivers licenses for who 'inducted enlisted in the United States Army or Naval services after October 16 1940 the Motor Vehicle Department reports It is expected there will be sharp increase in the number of free renewals issued for 1922 194 licenses expire at midnight April 3O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
;'AsAKE 'EM LAST''
Proper Care of Suit Beats Wool Shortage
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 Possible rationing of mems clothes, as a result of the wool shortage, makes proper care im- perative. A suit, topcoat or over- coat will last twice as long # given considerate treatment. The same applies to women's woolen garments.
 A good woolen suit will take g beating, but
 Avoid too-freQuent pressings, Hand pressing is better for the gar- nent than machine pressing. Be- fore pressing, always brush fabric thoroughly; always use a damp cloth under the iron. Let suits hang 24 to 4S hours after pressing, giving creases a chance to "set"'.
 If you have several suits, wear them alternately for better "mile- age." They regularly need rlini- mum "rest" of one or two days.
 Always hang suits on hangers as soon as removed. Suits are made of wool not only because of their in- sulation qualities against heat and cold, but because it springs back into shape if allowed to hang. Woolen hangers are better than metal. Buttoning coat helps 1t keep proper "se~.
 AVOID OVERLOOKING
 POCKETS
 Hang trousers from the bottom, their weight helping to pull them back into shape. It is worthwhile to brush dust and dirt. from the cuffs before hanging.
 Replace buttons promptly. When one comes of, strain is put un another, pulling the suit out of shape.
 Avoid loading pockets with junk Too much weight or bulk pulls a suit or coat out of shape, strains the seams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
AID FOR BRITAIN
 TO BE DISCUSSED

Members of the Waterbury chap ter, Bundles for Britain, will hold Q general meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the old St. Johns parish house. The group urges the mem bers and those who are interested in this work to attend the meeting which will have committee reports read.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
Y. M. c. A. Council Meeting

The Brooklyn Y. M. 0. A. Inter- Club Council will meet tonight at 7:30. Plans will be completed for e basketball game and dance which will be held at the clubhouse to- morrow night. Arrangements also will be made to hold dance each Thursday night at the clubhouse. Eleanor DeLillo will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25

Always brush we'll and hang suits
 on hangers as soon as removed.
 Be careful of sparks from ciga- rettes, cigar and pipes. A damaged fabric can be rewoven.
 Have soiled fabrics cleaned for longer life.
 Thorough airing will help prevent moth damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
BRASS COMP ANY NAMES PHILLIPS
LocaIMan Reelected Direc- tOrOf Bridgeport Concern
 R, W. Day, President

Bridgeport. Conn, March 24.- Twelve directors of bridgeport Brass Company were reelected at the am nual meeting of stockholders held here today. The officers of the com pany were reelected by the direc- tors,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
FIREMEN CHECK
 KITCHEN BLAZE

Papers in the kitchen of the home of John Mahoney, 164 Bald win street, caught fire early yester- day afternoon, causing slight dam age. Engines 2 and 4, Truck 3 and the booster pump were sent to the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
First Aid at Third Church

l
 The third class of a standard Red Cross first aid course will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the Third Congregational church hall o. Russell Sunph Is the instruc- tor All persons of the section have been invited to atetnd. Those passing an examination at the com- pletion of the 20-hour course will receive certificates from the Red Gross.
 Girl Scout Meeting
 The regular weekly meeting of Girl Scout Troop 12 will be held to- night at 6:15 at the Third Congre- gational church hall. Arrangements will be made for delivering cookie orders taken by the Scouts several weeks ago during the annual Scout cookie sale. Instruction will be con- tinued for the cooking badge and also for the second clas stest on first aid.
 Card Party Tomorrow
 A card party will be held by the Women's Get-Together club of the Third Congregational church tomor- row afternoon at 1:3O at the parish hall. A crochetirg exhibit has been planned for the occasion.
 Mrs. William Wood is chairman of the arrangements committee. As- Sisting her are Mrs. D. P. Castaldo, Mrs. William Barnes and Mrs. George Knowles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
c. Y. o. Mission Work

Member of the Catholic Youth Organization of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will meet tonight at the D'Angelo home on Granby street to continue with the regular Lenten mission work. The group has been collecting stamps, tinfoil, old clothing, and has been making bap- ages for the purpose of helping In the work.
 The regular weekly meeting of the organization will be held tomorrow night at 7:30 at the parish hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
oNE-THIRD ALIEN POPULATION

Pittsburgh, Cal. (UP)-Removal of aliens from this shipbuilding center on the Pacific coast reduced the city's population almost one third. Out of a total population of 10 900, aliens numbered about 5000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
NnYann Rervlces

Perpetual novena services to the Lady of Mount Carmel will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church tonight at 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25

Fannie Santa Maria 21s East street of 22 Cottage Place. Bridgeport the newest local recruits to the Both have been sent to Paris Island S. c. for preliminary training
 employed at the Corrugated his enlistment has preference for the Of the
 likewise hopes get into the aviation the his training Ne attended Redve high school and had been employed before his enlistment
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
WOMEN SCHOOL
GUARDS WANTED

Due to the shortage of help it
becomes the duty of patriotic
women to aid in the protection
OF school children when they
are going to and from school.
This is pleasant part time work
for women and pays $500 per
month.
Women school guards have
been doing a splendid job in pro-
tecting the youngsters but in
some neighborhoods there are
not enough qualified guards to
meet the need Those who can
meet the requirements of good
health and eyesight are request
ed to apply to Captain Arthur
Roth of the Cleveland Police
Department at 1886 Cedar Ave.
between Q \ NJ. and 5 p. NJ. on
weekdays.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
CLEVELAND EAST
NEWS
By Ed. Schneider

Cleveland, O., Dec. 3-Lots of
important news today. my dear
Saxon offsprings, so draw near
and read what is written here.
Please don't neglect to attend
club meeting tonight down at
the club. Our president has sever
al topics to bring to your atten-
ton. Remember to bring your
pens, pencils, and other writing
material with you. so that you
can take part in our write a
letter to our boys in the Service.
party which we are having to-
night. Boy, we'll have loads of
fun all writing together and see
ing who can write the longest,
or newest, or most cheerful let
ter of the gang. hope we get
whole sackful of mail to send to
our fellows.
On Dec. ~ we are planning to
hold progressive party. Reserve
this date, kids, because who ever
fails to show up will surely miss
a grand time
| was very happy to see some
OF our Salem friends in town last
weekend. You surely look swell
Marty, can't say the Marines did
much damage to your circum-
ference.
| would be very happy to start
very intimate friendship with
anyone who has excess to an un-
limited supply of that stuff we
all pour into our automobiles.
AS a matter of fact if you Just
have supply of gas. call me
up.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
CHICAGO SOUTH
SIDE JUNIORS NEWS
By Billy

Chicago. Ill, Dec. S-The Rol-
Ter Skating Party of the Juniors
will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, at
the "Swank" Roller Rink located
at l11th ard Western Ave. Rol-
Ter Skating starts at 7:3O p. M,
so get there as early as possible.
We want to see most Of the Jrs.
there, so let's all go.
The Juniors are planning to
have a Hayride Party ON Satur-
day, Dec. II. Not all plans have
been made as yet SO the Juniors
will have to hold a special meet
ing sometime before that date.
All Juniors will be notified bv
the secretary OF the club when
this special meeting will be held
Also all details will be given in
this paper next week. Let's all
|plan to attend.
John Untch, a former member
of the South Side Junior Saxons,
was married to the former Fran
ces kojek on Saturday. Nov. %.
The Juniors wish you both all
the happiness in the world.
Another Saxon boy Karl Sit
terly has been called by Uncle
Sam and is now stationed at
Fort Lewis, his address is:
Pvt. Karl Sitterly. 3638Ol91
Company f l36th Infantry
A. p. O. 33rd
Fort Lewis. Washington.
Karl would live to meet other
Saxon boys if there are any sta
toned at said Fort.
uniors of other cities if YOU
know of Saxons stationed there
kindly write a postal card to
Karl.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03

other ship, can be sunk, but it is
the least vulnerable type and is
designed to withstand shell and
bomb hits, torpedoes and mines.
Covered Wagons"
The Navy's floating flying fields
or covered wagons, as they are
called, are as speedy as the fast
est cruiser, more than 600 feet
i'll length. carry a complement OF
about so land plans and have
heavily armored decks, and hulls
as protection against shells and
bombs. Lie for both officer and
bluejacket aboard the carriers is
more comfortable than in any
other type OF fighting ship of the
fleet.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
YOUNGSTOWN NEWS
By Marie Raidel

Youngstown. O.. Dec. 3-Since
Thanksgiving has fallen on our
regular meeting night our next
meeting will be held Dec. 4. at
7:3O sharp. All members are re-
quested to attend.
Uncle Sam Calls
This time four of our club
members are leaving to service
Uncle. Sam. Mike Bokesch. Bill
Miller, Michael Bokesch Jr., and
Elmer Bokesch We all wish
them the best of luck and health
Pvt. George Breckner was
home on furlough. We were glad
to see him.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
ST. ST.: JOHNS HNr:S
By Catherine Pipers

Cleveland, o., Dec. 3-The St
Johns S. S. Evangelical Luther
an Junior Guild is holding card
party on Saturday evening, Dec.
IL, in the Church basement. The
party will be held for the benefit
of our church's own boys in the
service. All donations will be
used for making up packages to
send to the boys. Coffee and cake
will be served as refreshments
Prizes for each table.
All you young ladies from St
John church are again invited to
attend our Guild" meetings. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Margaret Kuntz,
l06l4 Sprague Dr., Thursday,
December 10, at 8 p. m. We have
lots of fun. and at the same time
are working for a good cause.
For further information about
the card party or membership.
in the Guild call our President
Mrs. Rene Reimer. Ii 9l32.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
SALEM NEWS
BY Sue Herman

Salem. O.. Dec. 3-The big
event that all the Senior lodge
members have been anticipating
for such a long time is again
just memory of 1912 and it GER
tainly was nice to see so many
SaXons present. Thanks to all
you mothers who worked so hard
cooking and preparing such won
derful meal.
Dance Invitation
s. We Jrs. cordially invite each
and everyone of you to attend
our Come as you Like" dance
this Saturday, Dec. 5, music,
waltz, polka. and popular, to be
furnished by Don Harvey and
his orchestra. We have been ra-
ther hesitant about giving a
dance for, due to the present stu
alton we can no longer depend. as
before, on other Jrs. and most Of
our own older Saxons won't
come out. Then secondly, our
number has been so greatly de-
creased since so many of our boys
are in the service of Uncle Sam.
We young Saxons are working
very hard to keep the spirit high.
not only for ourselves. but for
our boys in distant places. But
since we are SO few in number,
we need the help of our Senior
lodge members, their parents.
more than ever before, There are
so many Saxons in Salem so
please come out. Dancing will be-
gin at 9 till IL and there will be
two prizes. So come on out every
one OF you SaNons, just as strong
as you all came out for the last
Saturdays banquet.
Visiting Soldier
We Jrs. certainly have had a
nice time together these past
weeks with our Saxon soldiers.
Last weekend we all had a swell
time at Pvt. Bill Wagner par
ty. This week we were greatly
surprised and pleased to have a
well liked and active Saxon home
on a 10 days furlough 1t was P.
T. c. Andrew Klein. stationed
at Florence. ). {.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
QUESTIONS?
iSee answers to these questions
on page ~

i PoSS ~
/. What Englishman dropped
anchor at what is now Sitka.
Alaska, only to find that that
country had already been dis
covered:
?. Who preceded this English
man by about So years in the
service OF what country?
;. Who is credited for the pur-
chase OF Alaska for the United
States:
4. By what nickname was this
purchase known:
). Why did Russia want to sell
this country to the UnitedStates.
O. What form of government
has Alaska
l. Before Alaska was organiz-
ed how was it governed?
g. OF what does the legislative
assembly consist:
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
DID YOU KNOW THAT

The Investment, exclusive Of
grounds costs. in drive-in motion
picture theaterS in the United
States is estimated at S6.OOO.OC0.
according To the Department OF
Commerce.
In the by-product backing pro-
cess of the steel industry. coal is
baked at 100 degrees Fahren-
heit for Is to 20 hours.
The golden-eye fly is so called
because the eye in some lights
appears to be OF burnshed gold.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
Wendell Willkie

There Is another economic
condition about which we must
be thinking, for it is the most
necessary of all goals to the &C
complishment of real freedom.
Not only must people have ac-
cess to what other peoples pro-
duce, but their own products
must in turn reach men all over
the world. There will be no
peace, there will be no real deve-
lopment. there will be no eco
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
CLEVELAND WEST
WHIRL
By ".Johnnie'.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 3-Gas
rationing is not 50 bad. though,
even for guys like myself who
used to hop in the Tunker and
drive 200 feet to<get some thing
from the store. Yep. there are
about l35 ,OC0,COO people here in
the I. 5. who would gladly ex-
cept it for the rest of their lives
if this War would stop tomorrow.
War is a funny thing. though.
Just take this country for in
stance. we have been at war a
year next y Monday, still there are
a lot Of people who don't even
know there is one going on and
they won't know it until some
puts a gun in their hands and
says: There is Jap go shoot
him before he shoots you" They
are mighty lucky people and it's
too bad there cannot be more of
them. Some people that are on
the other side of the fence have
names for these fellas. same
name like Stacker" or money
graber'. Maybe its because they
don't know any better or maybe
it's their way of praying, because
anyone that has a son. brother,
or maybe daughter or sister is
not going to have time to -
Blcvof - that is if they want
them to come back. The way |
look at it the fella working in
the shop. is just as important as
the fella' in the front line and
I'll continue to think that way
even when some guy on my draft
board thinks that | am more i'm
portant on the front line than |
am back home in the shop.
MAN News
When this war started lot of
fella,s did not wait to be drafted
they felt the urge to get going
and so they enlisted. Mike
Schnell was one OF them and this
March it will be two years since
he first enlisted He enlisted in
the 10th Mechanical Cavalry as
a private and received his basic
military training at South Caro-
lima where he spent most of his
time out on Manuvers. Later he
was sent to California. where he
did some very fancy manuvering
(Hello Mrs. Michael Schnell III =.
While still in California he was
made a corporal and sent to Of
6cerS training school in Mary
land. where he graduated as a
2nd Lieutenant Right now he is
supposed to be somewhere in
Africa, but where ever he is we
knew darn we'll that he is do
ing a good job.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
Admiral William H. Standley,
American Ambassador to
Russia:

The policy OF national isola-
ton in an international coalition
OF nations must be buried with
such other antlquated formulae
as the assertion that differences
in political ideologies and social
systems Of The United Nations
preclude the possibility and ex-
peditiousness Of joint action and
sincere collaboration in time OF
war. as we'll as in time of peace.
We. the United Nations, are de-
dicated to policy OF coopera-
ton i'll war and in peace. founded
on a basis OF mutual self-sacrifice
and we in the United States as
elsewhere must realize that real
sacrifices must be made if we
are to avoid the horrors OF an
other war"
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
The Mosquito Boat


additions to our Navy's ships are
the Patrol Torpedo Boats -
called PIT" boats or "Mosquito
Fleet" The only motor-propell-
ed vessels in the L. :. Navy call
ed boats. these speedsters are de-
signed for use in lightning at
tacks on battle fleets and convoys
and also for patrol duty. They
can travel 90 miles per hour in
smooth water.
Tin Cans"
First choice of approximately
forty-fve per cent of all officers,
the "tin-cans" or destroyers are
listed at IS knots plus, average
800 to $40 feet in length. carry
crews OF $50 to 200 men and roll
from side to side once every eight
seconds.
No officer chooses duty aboard
a destroyer for a lazy life The
destroyer belongs in the classih
cation OF the "dungaree Navy
that is made up OF adventurous
crews desiring action and
chance for glory.
Cruisers
which are named after American
cities. iall into two classes. light
and heavy, depending on the
size OF their guns. Light cruisers
carry siN-inch guns and heavy
cruisers carry eight-inchers. Sec
ond only to battle ships iii COM
bat strength. these ships range
from 7OO0 to 10000 tons and are
capable OF speeds in excess of
- knots. Manned by a compile
ment OF 500 to 900 men, the most
modern of these ships are steam
heated. air7conditioned and are
well protected against bombing
and strahng attacks.
Pig Boats
AS weapons OF concealment
and surprise. submarines or pig
boats, as they are called by their
crews. are Just as valuable for
scouting purposes as they are as
implements of destruction. Cap
able of different speeds while on
the surface or submerged. these
black-hulled vessels can sub
merge to depths of $50 to 8 o it,
and remain under water "a to 80
hours. Service in submarines is
on volunteer basis and stand
ards for acceptance as member
of submarine crew are the
highest OF any type of ship in the
Navy.
Battle Wagons"
The Battle agons'. battle
ships to the civilians, in any navy
are ocean-going fortresses with a
displacement greater than $500
tons. L. S. Navy battleships
range in tonnage from 10000 to
$1,000 tons with some being con-
structed that will top $4,000 tons
Manned by great numbers OF
men, these 75O-foot floating for
tresses mount nine l6-inch guns
that can hurl a lotion broadside
for twenty miles.
Designed to fight any vessel
anywhere, a battleship. like anv
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03
NAVAL
INFORMATION
BY Lieut. Ralph Fl. Dombev,
USNR.

BY late summer the training
program for Naval officers will
be stepped up to a production
rate of 1000 ensigns a month.
This compared to the United
States peace-time strength of a
commissioned officer PERSONAL
that never exceeded 1900 means
an enormous increase, Many Of
these new officers will be com
missioned from men who have
enlisted in the Navy's deck and
engineering officer training pro-
gram. ....
a percentage OF these men
have never seen a COmbatant
ship except in pictures Many
have asked if they can choose the
type OF ship they will eventually
serve on. The Navy'S answer is
that officers will be assigned
where vacancies exist. with the
strong possibility of getting on
the type OF ship of their choice.
Officers for certain duty such as
in submarines. are chosen from
among volunteers.
The following material offers
few facts about the various
fighting ships that may give the
present and potential line offic-
ers trainee a better idea of what
the various combatant ships are
like
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03

nomic stability unless we find
the method by which the trade
barriers hampering the flow of
goods are removed. I know that
there are many men, particularly
in America. where our standard
of living exceeds the standard of
living in the rest Of the world,
who shudder at such a prospect,
who believe that any such pro-
cess will only lessen our own
standard OF living. The reverse
OF this is true
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-12-03

The first iron known to have
been made in the Americans was
produced by settlers in Massa-
chusetts.
Some of the earliest evidences OF
iron melting furnaces were found
in the valley of the Nile.