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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04

bCcs 4ssSSsAsAASe &s&A- W DN~| A~8~ for the answers.
 1. Where are the ~Rat Islands"7
 2. Name the torpedo boat squad ron commander who piloted tng boat on which General Douglas Macarthur and President Manue Quezon escaped from the Philip pines.
 3. Of which country is Eduar' Benes the -exile?
 {. The American Red Cross W9 organized by Florence Nightingab Carrie Nation, or Clara Barton.
 s. The diameter of the bore of gun is called it's T?
 6. Who wrote "The Brothers Kar amazoy"?
 T. Name the capital of Paraguay 8. Tn which country is the actiW volcano, Mt. Vesuvias?
 Q. With which Congress was Met ternich connected2
 10. Name the five borouehs ol New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04
. IONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
U. s. Needles The Axis With Nifty Gags
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat washington Correspondent

A native of-well, say Java, Bur- ma, occupied China or even Japan itself, plodding along the road or coming into the streets of his native village after on American plane has passed over, may one of these days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04
Washington Merry Go-Round
BY DREW PEARSON

Letter from Drew Major Bob Giving Lowndown Woshngton Believes Week Cabinet Is Source of Many nefeienes Coils Rooseves Political Rebu Symbols of Popular Resentmen housekeeping That Will Revive Faith in Washington D. C.,
 ptemb 4,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04
Washington, D. C., September 4, 1922.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04
A Thought for Today

But If ye will not do sO behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will find you Out.-Numbers S2:23.
  Other mems sins are before our eyes; our own behind our backs.-Seneca
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never preface . remark with "say," as "Say, did you hear Che siren last night?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS D. D.

CHILL WINDS AND COLOR
 An old gardner worked incessant- ly to bring to his sweet peas a cer- tain distinctive coloring. Years pas- sed and he was unsuccessful. One
 ,,foi,t fhara xua c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04
Whats Your I.Q.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04
KING or BUNGLERs

To mo tho king-pin of ail the bunglers. and the tlp-off to Roose-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-04

EDITORS NOTE-If you are desirOus of securing this weeks booklet, HOME REPAIRS" ad- dress F. M. Kirby, Department 2-lOO, Waterbury Democrat Serv- ice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. C. with IS cents to cover postage.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-05-08
MOTHERS DAY

One that the celebration of Mothers Day has taken
the character Of national that it fact
body day When country pays tribute it's mothers it
tribute all that il and all that it hopes to be be-
This the occasion will be celebrated with special atten
ton in the Army camps Naval bases and Navy ships The
armed force will pay its tribute the motherhood which
brought it to mans equipped to meet the requirements
the highest patriotic duty and inspired put the safety
of country above all things only trust in God.
II is properly of remembrance and thanksgiving, OBJ
served in the churches with and with tribute
motherhood and al homes the time give thought
the debt that being the who bore him
nourShcd him.
1t is day designed for reexamnaton of the mystery and
the beauty of the maternal 1t instinctvely spirit
of devotion. The Chinese whose civilization is probably the
Oldest of ALL hold the of motherhood the universal
ton. That strain of humans known Anglo axons who
in the world have ndvuaized the Chinese conception
of motherhood but it.
Indeed the mothers of men high plane in all cassi
icaons of the human family that advancing spiritually
and cuurav. The of motherhood is mark of char
the lack Of deignates butshness While the
world the is being conducted with the best
of mothers at heart their force and their faith will again
be felt in the councils of fully than
cycle of their dominance will follow this surely
the next dawn.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-05-08

the time to devote to such things,
along with social activities, etc.
which the march of time has
brought Years ago, there were
long evenings, and even afternoons
especially in the country sections,
where time hung more heavily
upon their hands.
Over the quilt women quilters
then could land no doubt did, dis
cuss many subjects of various
kinds. Methinks it was in times
and under circumstances as these
that Betsy Ross, fired with patrio-
tic enthusiasm, made the first
United States Flag of the wonder
full Stars and Stripes.
OF course today many women are
engaged in patriotic work. Thous.
ands of them are entering defense
plant and helping Uncle Sam to
make our country safe from any
invasion of the enemy.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-05-08
HORSE AND BUGGY
DAYS
BY the Old Lamp Lighter

1T was from Aunt Dinah's quilt
ing party,
| was seem Nellie home"
Ever since this song was writ
ten, known by many of US older
ones when we were boys and girls,
it will, no doubt, continue to strike
a responsive chord, in memories
OF many persons who read this
column.
This is how two verses, contain.
ed in the National song book inter
national, furnished the writer thru
the courtesy of Attorney George
Hicks, a director of the Washing
ton County Historical Society,
goes:
I'm the sky the bright stars glitter
ed,
On the bank the pale moon shone
And twas from Aunt Dinah's quilt
ing party,
was seeing Nellie home.
On my arm, a soft hand rested
Rested light as ocean foam;
And twas from Aunt Dinah's quilt
ing party,
was seeing Nellie home.
(Chorus)
| was seeing Nellie home
was seeing Nellie home;
And twas from Aunt Dinah's quilt
ing party,
| was seeing Nellie home"
This old song brings to mind the
many old quilts which were made
back in the horse and buggy days.
Families still today have these
priceless heirlooms. If you exam
inc them you will be amazed at
the intricate and numerous figures
and stitches employed in quilting
one of these. Today it is very
doubtful if any one could be
found with the patience and will
ingness to take the time for it,
unless it might be some unfortun-
ate shut-in who thus would pass
the time away in that manner. OF
course, out of Difference to the
women of today, they do not have
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-05-08
4 FINE IDEA

1t takes great man to advantages in difficulties and
DR. Albert Eide Parr who IL will he the youngest
head the scientific stats of the American
Museum of National History New York City that type of
person.
In his first interview since his appointment, Doctor Parr
oanoaphe who for four has directed Yale Univer
SyS Peabody Museum of Natural History pointed out that
the has forced contraction of in the geographical
and has less confined it the Western Hems
phcc He asserted that this altogether drawback
"He1etofore, he said always tempted 60 far
acd when there good problems right under nose'
The with its accompanying curailment of materials
imported from alaway lands. has proved orcefuly Amer
the need this their
hemisphere.
If Americans had been energetic regard to great
than they problems facing the nation
would be easier of solution.
The three chief shortages and time accord
ing General Hershey who apparently doesn't believe
old about being like
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-05-08

Your Bond support helps bring
The Boys back to Port,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
IA QUALIFY FOR
 SERVICE PINS
100 Now Have Served 50 Hours at MillviIle Ave.
 Observation Post

Naugatuck, Sept. 25-According to an announcement made last night by George B. Lewls, chief observer Fof the American Legion observation post, fourteen more persons have qualified for silver pins in the air. craft warning service. There are now nearly 100 local residents who have served 50 hours on the post on Millville avenue and who are doing eight hours duty month.
 Observers armbands which some of the observers have already quail fled for will be presented shortly.
 There are 15 persons who have already qualified for the silver pins. They are as follows: Emmet Mona han, Ernest Weber, Albert Morten- Isen, Jenny 5ons, Lawrence Weyn, Benjamin Edwards, Mary Lowell, Joseph McGuire, Daniel Oemcke, Lena O'Donnell, Margaret Perry, AL bert Smith, Emma Abele, Mary O,Donnell and James Fleming.
 According to MT. Lewis, he has lost several observers recently as they were called for Army service. He said that there were not enough volunteers for the early morning hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
MARSHAL LAHEY
 ADDRESSES CLUB Waterbury Fire Official, Aide Warn of Stored Gas-
 Oline Dangers
CHESHIRE NEWS Cheshire Phone 334
 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, Sept. 25-The members of the Cheshire Women's Motor Corps were addressed at the town hall on Wednesday morning by Fire Marshal Dennis Lahey and Lieut.. Eugene Legge of the Waterbury fire department. Both stressed the dangers of gasoline in houses and garages and told of their experi- ences in fires that were sjarted by having the highly inflamab1e fluid in homes. @
 Both also warned of, cleaning fluids and explained the danger of their use near open flames. Mar shal Lahey gave some timely advice in regard to the fire hazards under present conditions and explained the best methods of preventing such fires. Lieut. Legge told of the statistics which the Waterbury de- partment and the members of the department had been called upon for help.
 At the meeting sponsored by the Civilian Defense Council at the town hall on Wednesday evening the speaker was Sergt. William s. Visokay of the Connecticut State Police. An interesting discourse on the methods used in detecting any efforts at sabotage were given by Sergt. Visokay. He was introduced by Frank W. English, executive chairman of the local council. After the talk on bombs ana other ex- plosives, Sergt. Visokay conducted a questioning period. The meeting was attended by about 50.
 State Dairy Inspector J. Dewitt LoSser of Boulder Knoll farm is in New York state where he is inspect ing western New York dairy farms. Considerable milk from out of the state now is used in Connecticut and Lossen is checking the dairies and methods to conform with state laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
FRANCIS
 IN SECOND WAR
Was Youngest Borough Man Serving in World
 War l

Naugatuck. Sept. 25-Edward Francis of Coen street, who leaves shortly with a contingent from se- lective service board LA for an Army camp, served in World War I, the youngest man in Naugatuck to enlist at that time. He was 16 when he enlisted in the Navy. He was with the occupation forces at Coblenz, Germany, after the armis- tice was signed. Recently he ap- peared before the selective service board and volunteered for service, wishing to go to camp with several friends. He is married and has one daughter.
 Another well known Naugatuck resident who will leave with the con- tingent is William Fitzgerald, owner of the Fitzgerald funeral home at 320 North Main street.
 Charles N. Van Buren of Chesh- ire will be corporal of the conting- ent, Chairman Harris Whittemore, Jr., of selective service board 14A has announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

Naugatuck, Sept. % Naugatuck high, will open its football season Saturday at 3 D. m., at the Recrea- tion field when they play Stratford high.
 Naugatuck has a number of vet erans in the lineup and it looks as though they are due for a very successful season. Johnny Natowich and Charlie Natusewski, are pair of veteran tackles. Coach Peter J. Foley has Eugene Massa, veteran fullback and in the backfield will be Capt. Charlie Kevit of Beacon Falls, who played a great game last season.
 Working with the veteran tcakles will be a pair of experienced guards, Anthony Tangredi and Joe Reilly. Leroy Behlman, who saw some serv- ice last season, will be at the center post. Robert Kelly, who also saw action last year, is expected to see plenty more this year at center.
 Charlie Gillette and Johnny Kuridas, newcomers, who have shown up well in preseason prac- tice, will be on the wings. Att he quarterback post will be Freddie Gould, who played in several of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
SENIOR CLASS TO
 HOLD FIRST DANCE

Naugatuck, Sept. 25-The social activities will start Saturday evening at the Naugatuck high school when the senior class will hold its first dance of the season in the gymna- sium, plans are being completed to assure all who attend most en- joyable time.
 Music will be furnished by records and will include all of the seasons hit tunes by the leading bands of the nation.
 The committee in charge consists of William Ford, president of the class; Louis Quinn, vice-president;; Alice Clark, secretary and treasurer; Ellen Donnelly, Thomas Fitzgerald, Janice Hubbell, Edward Gargonia, Barbara McGeever, William Lynn, Patricia Robinson, Carl Miele, Mar ion Wyatt, and Donald zehnder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Y Physical Program Opens Mon

months.
 Warden Broplay explained the outlining districts were sp cialIy hit hard during severe W|N ters. He also said that the blew will improve the eficiency 0f street department during tho winter months and added that it means streets will always be opened to t1& extent that in case Of a fire ln fl outside districts, progress Of tli6 6kes men will not be affected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
WATERBURY MANS
 CASE IS NOLLED
Warning Issued Accused; Local Mans Case Up
 Monday

Naugatuck, Sept. 285-A technical breach of peace charge against An- tonic Almeida, 26, of 26 French street, Waterbury, was nolled in the borough court today by Judge Mar tin L. Caine when evidence pre- sented by Miss Crowley, juvenile probation officer presented testi- mon that no harm was done to minor girl, as alleged in complaint which led to his arrest.
 Almeida was arrested in Waterbur earl esterdaq b local and Water bur police and was held at head quarters under a $2,000 bond. He was represented by Attorney Fran cis Mcdonald of Waterbury. Miss Crowley testified that an investiga- tion revealed that no harm was done to the minor. After issuing Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

The CenJat1Ve program IS as 1ol- lows:
 Mondays: 10 to 12, morning busi- ness mems badminton; 5 to $50, U. S. Rubber badminton; $50 to $50, intermediate gym class; to 9:15, senior gym class.
 Tuesdays: Ladies day-3:15 to 4:30, younger girls gym class; 4:30 to 5, swimming; 5 to 6:3O, U. s. Rub- Der badminton; $50 to 7:50, older girls gym class; 7:50 to 8:30, older girls swimming; 8 to g, ladies gym class; g to 9:30, ladies' swimming.
 Wednesdays: 2 to 3:30, junior gym class; 3:30 to AIS, junior swimming; 3:3G to APO, midgets' gym class; APO to 45O, swimming; to 6:3O, U. s. badminton: 6:30 to 8, tumbling and apparatus; 8 to 9:30, games.
 Thursdays: to 6:45, volley ball; 6:45 to 7:5O, intermediate gym class; 7:50 to 9:15, senior gym class.
 Fridays: 10 to 12, morning bus mess menl's badminton; to 3:30, junior gym class; 3:3O to 4:30, jun for leaders corps; 3:30 to 4:45, gen. era1 swimming for nidgets' class; to $50, U. s. Rubber badminton; 6:30 to 9:30, to be filled.
 Saturdays: g to 10:S0, midgets' gym class, drill and apparatus; 10:3O to 11:30, swimming; 10:30 to 11:15, games; 11:15 to 12, games; 3 to 3:30, tumbling and apparatus; 3:30 to g. periods for club team prac- tices and games.
 Swimming team: Alex Sullivan will notify the boys and men as to time for practices. x
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
BOROUGH BUYS
 NEW SNOW FLOW
Lack of Labor During Winter Is Anticipated
 Here

Naugatuck, Sept. 25,-A new V shaped snow blow has been pur- chased by the borough according to an announcement made by Warden Leo J. Brophy.
 Warden Brophy said that the new blow could be attached to any of the blows in 8 few minutes time. Purchase of the blow, he said was "necessitated because he does not believe men will be available to shovel snow this coming winter" 1" as many of the men who are now working for the street department are expected to be employed in de- fense plants within the next few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
SHOWER, SUPPER
 FOR LOCAL COUPLE
Mr., Mrs. Edward T. Me- Nanlara Entertain for
 Niece, Husband

Naugatuck, Sept. z5- -Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. McNamara of 21O Water street entertained recently at a supper and shower in honor of their niece and her husband, MT. and Mrs. Theodore Klimasewski.
 Among those attending were: MT. and Mrs. Tom Dulgan, MT. and Mrs. William Ward, MT. and Mrs. Fran cis Dulgan, Mr. and Mrs. George McNanaara, Mir. and Mrs. Arvid Johnson and Miss Eleanore Vallone of Waterbury, MT. and Mrs. Chagles Allan and Miss Margery Allan of Bridgeport; Mir. and Mrs. Leroy Castle of New Haven; Mrs. Eliza beth Mcdonnell, Mir. and Mrs. Gus Klimasewski, MT. and Mrs. Bernard LaVasSeur, MT. and Mrs. A. Mileski, MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Jordan, MT. and Mrs. Felxi Klimasewski, MT. and Mrs. Raymond St. John, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Klonski and Miss Mabel Grant of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

A compensation agreement NT viding weekly payments during dfs ability has been approved at the pkN flee of Compensation Commissions John J. O'Connell as follows:
 Eastern MalIeable Iron co. of EsastH gatuek and Horace CoyIe of We Cheshire, loss oS right index 1ing at first joint, $25 weekly for z5 1s4 weeks.
 A son, Harold, was born Co A4 and Mrs. Harold Anderson of NeM Haven road at St. Mary's hospital Waterbury, Monday, Sept. 21. 1Ax1 Anderson is the former Miss xuell& CrIlbermann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Naugatuck High T r
 Plays Stratford Sat.
Many Veteran Players in Line-Up for Opening Game;
 Successful Season Is Anticipated

games last season. He has plenty of speed and is an accurate passer.
 Other members of the squar are: Felix Poulin, Eugene Kivit, Frank Gentle, Frank Orlowski, William Robinson, William Lynn, Anthony Pompano, Stanley Gniazdowski, Ed ward Aarkian, James Aquavia, Patsy Salinardi, Jack Kissane, Alvin Schil- Ter, David zehnder, William Dunn, Thomas Heating, Jack Lent, George Holden, Frank Sardo, Richard Lo- man, walter Armonaitis and Thom- as Dolan. Vito SchilinaskaS is the manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

George Walsh, who has been a patient in the Waterbury hospital, where he was treated for an eye injury has returned to his home on Hoadley street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Borough Briefs

Miss Florence Johnson of 184 North Main street and Private Vim cent Paolino, of Boston, son of Mir. and Mrs. Vincent Paolino of Water bury were married Saturday morn ing, Sept. 19, St. Mary's church by Rev. Thomas M. Griffin, pastor.
 Thomas Nolan, chairman of the auxiliary police has announced that there will be meeting of the off, cers of the auxiliary police in the borough court room at 8 p. m. Mon- day, Sept. 28.
 MT. and Mrs. William Woll, for mer residents of Naugatuck have returned to their home in Woon- socket, R. I. after spending a few days here with relatives.
 Algird Rozint of Curtiss street is spending a few days in New York where he will witness the Brooklyn Dodgers-New York Giants game.
 Milton WeiSsman of Beebe street was a recent visitor in Boston, Mrss.
 Pvt. Joseph Fitzpatrick of Port land Harbor, Maine, is spending 8 furlough at his home on West street.
 William Brazel, son of MT. and Mrs. James Braziel of City Hill street was enrolled Wednesday as a student in Providence college, Prov idence, R. I.
 Arthur Clark, son of MT. and Mrs, John Clark of West street, has en- tered his senior year at Providence college, Providence, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. Mario J. Gardoni of Galpin street recently celebrated their twentieth wedding anniver- sary.
 George Walsh, who has been a patient in the Waterbury hospital, where he was treated for an eye injury has returned to his home on Hoadley street.
 Mrs. John Soden, Jr., of Myrtle avenue is spending a few weeks iIf Macon, Ga, where she is the guest of Mrs. Lanouette the former Mar ion Hunter, of Hunters Mountain.
 John Hackett of New Haven road is patient in St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
ELKS BAZAAR
 OPENS SEPT. 2S

Naugatucx, Sept. 25-Naugatuek. Lodge, N. o6T. B. P. O., Elks Is spon- soring Q bazaar which will be held at Linden Park for the entire week beginning September 2sth. The pro- eeeds from the bazaar will bo added to the Elks charity fund. . There are no girl shows or any amusement that might be classified as objectionable but there will be the usual rides, concessions and hlngo that may be enpoyed by both old and young.
 One of tho main attractions will Do the ThundeEelouds, the worlds most sensational aerial act in which the peFlormerB defy death co q height of i20 feet. Tine act is treo and wlf Do ..Fesented every evening during sh ba1aAT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Fritz Kla1nbt To
 Direct; Classes
 For Many Groups
Rubber Co. Badminton League Starts Monday Ladies, Girls Classes Also Planned; Tumblers to
 Start Work for Exhibition
Correspondent. Larry shepley-Fhone Naugatuek ss4s

Naugatuck, September 25 - The Naugatuck Y.M.C.A physical education program will get under way Monday with physical director Fritz Kambt in charge Glasses will be conducted for men, young and women, high school boys and younger boys and girls The S. Rubber Companys badminton league will start Monday will the business mems team Tumbling team members will begin work their rotines the annual exhibition in April
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

warning, the charge was nolled.
 The case of John Fernandes, IT, of Pond street, also charged with technical breach of peace, will be heard in borough court Monday morning. He is at liberty under 8 bond of &l,000.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-09-17
Results Of Primary Show
Cambridge And Minervu
Men Head List
BALLOTS SENT OUT
Returns Must Be Forwarded
Immediately To National
Headquarters

Either r. J. Desmond of Local
Union No. 10, Minerva. Ohio or James
Coffey of Local Union No. 122. Cam
bridge, Ohio, will represent the Ma
tiOnal brotherhood of Operative Pot
tiers. along with President Duffy AMI
Fourth Vice President Charles thinner
Of Trenton and Sixth Vice President
George Turner of East Liverpool at
the American Federation of Labor CON
vention to be held at Toronto, Canada,
on October >.
National Secretary Treasurer John
Mcliillivray announced the results OF
the primary election which was held
recently, showing these two men 10
have lead a field of thirteen candidates
for the post of delegate and their
names have been placed on the official
ballot. Local Unions may hold the
election at any of the regular or spe-
ciai meetings held between September
18th and oath. The returns must be
sent to National Headquarters imne-
diately after voting is completed and
counted.
Official ballots and a copy Of the
primary election returns according To
the locals have been sent all local
union secretaries. If special meeting
has To be called In order TO hold the
election, secretaries are requested TO
act at once.
The president Of each local union
shall appoint a committee of three
tellers, including the financial secre-
tary. in conjunction with himself, who
shall serve as an election board. They
shall tabulate the vote and forward
the results to the National Secretary
promptly.