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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
CHINESE RELIEF
CAMPAIGN OPENS
Many Prominent Local
Citizens Assisting; $500
Letters OF Appeal Sent

Waterbury and neighboring towns
are Joining In the United China Re-
lief campaign to raise 100000 In
this country for the relief OF Chinese
civilians suffering from the effects OF
nearly Ave years fighting IN China,
Since the Japanese invasion In the
summer OF 1887 over 100000 Chi
nese have lost their lives and &c..
000, 700 Chinese citizens have been
driven from their farms, villages and
cities by the Japanese armies which
at one time had o million soldiers IN
China. Famine, pestilence and ex.
posture have been taking O terrible
toll from the Chinese civilians.
The national campaign started
yesterday in 800 American cities,
twenty Of them IN Connecticut.
The waterbury headquarters OF
United China Relief will be OF the
Republican American once, 81
LeaVenworth street. and the citys
quota will be $4,000,
The Waterbury regional commit
tee consists OF Mayor Vincent A.
Scully, honorary chairman, william
J. Pape, chairman Of drive, and H
s. Smith, Dr.. J. H. Foster, r, s
Chase, DR., John g. Walker, Thomas
r. Moore, Rev, 3. X. Anthony, Rev
F. o. AyreS. DR.. ], l., Harvey, Chase
Kimbaii, Rev. D. P. Gaines, Rabbi
VIM. p. Greenfield, Rev. r, L, SIN
clair, r. J. DAILY. ST. DR., Andrew
Jackson, Rev. VIM. H. Mecapce,
Rev. Z. p. cryne. Rev. Francis M,
O'Shea, Miss Edith M, Chase, Mrs,
Sabh Chase, Mrs. 3. X. Anthony,
Robert II. Leach, treasurer, X. M,
Garter, executive secretary. Miss
Edith M. Chase Is chairman Of the
women's committee.
Saturday nights worldwide broad
cast over the blue network Of 100
stations shortwaVed 10 900 other
stations throughout the world, was
the formal opening OF the United
States campaign.
Solicitation OF funds will get I'M
der way tomorrow when 2,e00 letters
of appeal will be mailed.
The committee has purchased
from national headquarters IN New
York q sound Ain entitled western
Front" which runs "a minutes Of ex-
tenSive showing during the drive. II
WILDLY portrayS the life and needs
Of the Chinese and because 1t was
photographed and produced by pro-
fessionals II Is very dramatic. This
Aim will be shown to O few societies
and community groups who want 10
help the fund by making q subscrip-
ton or taking a collection and get
ting out an audience Of SUFFICIENT
size TO justify the labor and expense
Of showing the Aim. Write United
China Relief ut 81 Leavenworth
street II you want the Aim. Show
ings will be made until the end Of
April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13

Acclaimed by critics as one OF the
finest musical troupes 10 visit Hart-
ford In years The st. Bonaventure
College 0lee Club scored an out
standing triumph in the Capital
City last evening and will be seen
and heard In action tonight IN
Buckingham Hall. Under the direc-
ton OF Rev. Claude Kean, O.F.M.,
the club presented O varied pro-
gram Of selections from concert
halls, operettas, the minstrel days
Of io00-ioi0, Negro splrituals and
o most impressive medley Of pa
triotlc songs that delighted O repre-
sentatlves audience last evening.
The same program will be pre-
sented here tonight. A very enthu-
siaStic audience Is expected TO greet
the talented, young colleginns and
their widely known director, Father
Kean. The cast Is appearing here
under the auspices Of the Franciscan
Mission Club OF waterbury. Joseph
M. sullivan As chairman and Miss
Margret FTageau, co-chairmn OF the
committee Of arrangements,
Others on the committee are:
Reception: Miss Ann Murphy,
Mrs. Raymond o'Netl, Miss Hazel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
NORFOLK MUSIC
SCHOOL TOOPEN
Yale to Sponsor Second
Summer Session on
Stocked Estate

New Haven, Conn, April i2.-The
Norfolk Music School Of Yale Uni
versity, which held It's firSt session
last summer, will open It's slx.week
course this year on June ~ on the
Stocked estate In Norfolk, II was
announced today by Bruce Simonds,
Dean OF the Yale School OF Music
and Director OF the Norfolk school.
A capacity enrolment OF approxi-
nately so students Is expected, Mr.,
Simonds said,
Special emphasis Will be laid on
chamber music. The faculty will In
clude such wellsknown musicians as
Hugo Kortschak, assistant profes-
sor Of violin playing ut Yale, head
OF the Orchestral Department OF the
Manhattan School Of Music, and
one Of the conductors Of the New
Haven symphony Orchestra; En-
tnerar Stoeber, assistant professor
OF violoncelo playing at Yale and
founder and leader Of the former
Lenox String Quartet; Luther Moss,
assistant professor OF organ playing
at Yale and the University organist;
Ward Davenny, instructor In piano
nc Yale: and Virginia French
Mackie, Of Kansas City, Kars., O
pupil OF Nadia Boulanger and assoc
clate OF Mabeile Glenn.
The summer session Is made pos
sIblc by funds that Mrs. Stocked
left for the founding OF O school OF
music 10 be administered by. Yale
and the trustees OF her estate. In
keeping with Mrs. Stoeckel's belief
that music should DO studied In con-
junction with the other arts, lee
lures, will be given this year on
art by Elizabeth Chase, Decent OF
the Yale Art Gallery. and on liter
ature by Andrews Waning, who
was q member Of the faculty last
wear,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
STATE TROOPERS
! INDICTED TODAY

Two WaterburlanS and one Water
town man will be sworn In as state
policemen today by Commissioner
Edward J. Hickey at the Bethany
training school. The class comprises
n men who have been IN training
since January IS.
The Waterbury men are John
FIartnett, 1855 South Main street, y
former Manhattan college athlete,
and Ralph DeRieiiz, 344 Washing.
ton avenue. The WATERFOWL man Is
Victor Kelly, also o former athlete.
The course, which ranged from all
phases Of law 10 jujitgu, was under
the direction Of Lieut., Leo J. Null
cahy, assisted by Ofiicers Charles
Herman and william Flynn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13

Morlsseau, Miss Marguerite Null
oahy, Mrs. Frank Dutil, Mlss Mar
garet Frageau, Mrs. Foster Bedell
Miss Mary Leary, Mrs. Adolphus
Bedore, Joseph M. sullivan, John
Greco, Mrs. 0mer J. Proulx.
Program: Miss Hazel MorlsseAu,
chairman; Miss Mary Cullen, Miss
Margaret Connors,
Arrangements: Edward r. Conlan,
Mrs. Richard Baldwin, Mis- Trina
Greco.
Publicity: Miss Margaret sheehan,
Tickets: Miss Marguerite Null
cahy, ohairlady; Miss Marion Cam
pion, Mrs. Frank Keaveny, Miss
Margaret Morisseau, Mrs. Mary
Cronin, Mrs. George Ayotte, Roger
Walsh, Frank Spillane,
Hall-Riehard Baldwin, Thomas
Soadden.
Ushers: Or. Francis p, Barnes
Charles Bedell, James O'Neil,
Patrons: Mrs. Raymond oNeil
chairlady; Lester v. Lonergan,
James O'Neil, George Ayotte, Rich-
ard Baldwin, Jr., Miss Lucille Mil
lerick, Miss Alice FTageau, Miss
Katherine Morris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13

Six policemen lead BY Lieut.,
Patrick Hobart and Patrolman JOS
eph Cavanaugh ralded the tavern
OF l:iB Sunday morning and broke
up q free-tor-Rll fight, Ia which 40
patrons Of the place were participa-
ting. Smashed tables and glasses
presented q scene OF turmoil aS the
police entered.
Supernumerary Officer Fred Sui
Ivan, o member OF the ralding
party, recognized Dipietro as the
man sought for the hit-and-run
collision which occurred earlier In
the evening. Dipietros car allegedly
struck q car owned by Fritz Brustat
at l7B Highland Avenue.
Other police who took part In the
raid were Officers Frank Leary,
Bernard OLoughlin, Joseph Lovallo,
James Sweeney and Vincent Begg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
Awaiting Word on
Registration Work

Further instructions OH the vol
untary registration of waterbury
women for war work are being
awaited, Mrs. Mary E. Dewey,
director Of the local office Of the
u. s. Employment Service. said to-
day.
According 10 earlier announce
ments, women will register during
che week Of May 4. when sugar ra-
tioning cards are being issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
CARPENTERS SEEK
INCREASE IN WAGES

The waterbury local Of the
Brotherhood OF Carpenters and
Jolners. A. r. OF L. will seek q wage
increage OF from ei.26 10 1913 i.2
cents an hour. according 10 Thomas
Quinn, recording secretary.
The union demand will be placed
before employers wednesday, Mr.
Quinn said. The increase Is sought
on the basis Of higher living costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
District Attorney

New YOrks District Attorney,
FrGMg. y. Hogan, native Of
Waterbury will return here May
. 10 address members Of 81.
Thomas Church at q communion
breakfast ri the church. Mr.. Flo.
gan was . member Of NJ. Thomas
parish.
lsey. John p. Kennedy, pastor,
In making the announcement con-
ceaTing Mr.. Hogan said he was
proud that Mr.. Hogan n . grad
mate Of ~. Thomas paFOchlal
school and had been . c0naniulii-
cant Of the church for many
years.
Mr.. Hogan was elected District
Attorney last fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
Forty = Customers" In
Free For All Battle
When p dice Intervene
Proprietor Held on Three Complaints; Suspected
Driver Also Booked on Three Charges; Six
Policemen Take Part in Roundup

Joseph Frappier, 80, Of 367 South
Main Street, arrested early yester-
day morning IN q police raid az the
West End Grill, as West Main
Street, was given o continuance UNI
I'll May / Ia municipal court today
on charges Of violation OF the liquor
law, keeping q dlsorderly house and
selling liquor after hours.
He posted bonds Of $500 for his
release.
Carmen Dipietro, "a, Of 6i0 will
son Street, was arrested az the West
End Grill on charges OF operating
q motor vehicle while under the
influence Of liquor, evading respon-
Blhility and operating without O
license. He was given 0 continuance
to April 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13

The Brooklyn Athletic Club held
It's annual bowling banquet Satur-
day night at the clubrooms on Bank
street. A dinner and dancing were
on the program. Prizes were award
ed for the leagues high scorers, in
Guiding teams and individuals. The
arrangements committee included
AL Kuncas, Charles Jonaitis, Charles
Adomaitis, william Kalvaitis, Pat
Ariola and John Barnes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
LOCAL OBSERVERS
TO MEET THURSDAY

A. w. Westphal, district chief OBJ
server for the U. s. army aircraft
warning service, will address a
meeting OF all local plane observers
ct the city hall Thursday night. Ar
rangements are IN charge Of Wal
lace J. Ingiis. chief local observer.
Mayor Vincent A. scully win speak
On the same program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
wonen's Choir Meeting

The Lithuanian Women's alliance
choir will hold a rehearsal tonight
at 8 o'clock at the choir room in
the old st. Joseph's school under
the direction Of Prof. Alexander j.
Aleksis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
Course Completed

About 20 persons took a Red
Cross advanced first aid course exam
Saturday afternoon at the Lithuan-
ian Legion hall. The course which
was sponsored by the Sylvester J,
Stokes Post and Auxiliary and con-
Quoted by Charles A. Williams was
a 3O-hour course. Mr.. Williams
consented TO meet with the men,
bers for two more Saturday after
Moons for the purpose Of reviewing
the work and extending study IN
several Of the fields. The sessions
are open to all residents Of the
section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
I ions 81 UB
ANNUAL AFP
Seeks Funds 10 Enle la
IJnderpriviIeged Chill
at Camp

The annual drive 81 the Eatogs
bury Lions club sor funds FOR camp
Layton A. Rose as Bantam, cpened
today end WIN continue until
April 20, according 70 an announce
rnent made BY Charles 0Eeenblatl
president. The money will he used
TO send underprivileged children 10
the camp this summer. The goal
for this years drive has been aet
az $4,000. as aA,s \.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
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ESTABLISHED SOSS
ssHADLWdED SOSS

Two Piece VestIess Covert Suits In
The Fobric Thot Defies Service And
Holds Fast To It's Original Style And
Shape STATS to $33.75.
In Prep Shop - Second Floor.
Covert jacket Of suit eOn be worn
as c0suoI jacket with poir Of
eontrost sIocks which meons an
other suit-sIoeks $500 to 50.
A topcoot rips the weother scales
in your favor and meons comfort
while you enjoy spring temper0-
swEe-owtsr coats, inside cutters,
cOverts, tweeds and zippered
sabordinss $lz.75 to STATS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13

Members OF the Ladies Aid So
cIety, Women'S det-Together Club
and corporation committee OF the
Third Congregational Church who
are assisting whit plans for the 50th
anniversary celebration Of the
church will meet at hte parish hall
tonight at 1880 10 further arrange.
ments. The observance will be held
on April 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
Red Cross Session

The weekly Red Gross knitting
session sponsored by the Sylvester
J. Stokes Post and Auxiliary will
be held tonight at 7;30 at the Liht-
uanian Legion hall on Bank street.
Mrs. Margaret Bebrin, president OF
the auxiliary Is In charge OF the
meetings. which are open TO ell
women Of the section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13

The Air Raid Warden school for
Zone B-will be resumed at WASH
ington School gym this evening al
1880. Edward Brown, warden for
B.33, ]. Creaven for B-27 and y,
GogginS for Boo are asking a
many as possible attend the school
this evening, especially householder
who have not attended the air raid
school UP to now, are asked to re-
port. Time for classifying wardens
Is getting short, and there Is still
room for more wardenS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13

VocalIsts were the Misses Adele
Greblunas, Joan LusaS, and Adele
LusaS. Dancing followed 10 the
music OF the Merry-Makers orches-
trn.
Mrs. Monica stokna was chairman
OF arrangements assisted by q large
number Of society members and
pariShioners. Proceeds from the af-
fair will be turned into the parish
funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13

Joseph's parish supper sponsored
last night at ST.. Joseph'S Hall BY
the Apostle ship Of Prayer society
In observance OF the 3eth anriveT.
sary Of the organizations founding.
Generalization were extended by
numerous speakers, including Rev,
Benedict Guaronskas, acting pastor
OF the church, who served as toast
master, Rev. Albert zanavich, Rev,
Alfred Cabitor, Rev. Joseph Bogusas
Professor Alexander J. AlekSiS
Peter Tutoraitis, Stanley BensavaSe,
and Bronis Karhaylch.
A musical program was rendered
under the direction Of Professor
Aleksis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-13
Earbenders' Annual
Banquet Big Success
Grand March Precedes Turkey Supper at Community
House; Confirmation Services to Be Held Saturday
WASHINGTON HILL

shortness Of time left for prepara-
ton.
The Novena Of Grace to St,
Francis will open next Sunday
evening, April 10th. at ST. Francis
Xavier Church, with the Passion.
lists Fathers Of Union City. N. ]. In
charge. This branch OF Missionaries
are well recommended. The pastor
and curates Of the parish are asking
oil the parishioners TO attend the
services and receive the sacranents,
and thereby receive the grace and
spiritual help Of Almighty God
something which we oil need In
these trying times.
Announcement is also made Of
the ST. Bonaventure dlee Club
which Is coming to Buckingham
Hail this evening at Q o'clock. Pro-
ceedS from the concert will be used
for the benefit Of the Franciscan
Missionaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
MASTER PLUMBERS ATTEND MEETING
Seek Information OH PrO' posed Amendment Sggs
 gested Some Time Ago

A Aelagstlon 0s 70 members eg the WatNFbuFy Master Plumbers Ass0. clatien appeared eefoge me peeEg 0f aldeTnlen to leaFD WhAk he0 happened t0 an amendment it pFes p0saA some tnle Aeo te the eliy nlumblng code, The sFelp Eae hDs formed khAt the proposal he'd beeD referred 70 Corporation G@alaAsl z, 0gaaeFY Lynch and that la hAh failed t0 report eB v, Claialne that tbe plllmhers gre getting . TllnsaFOMndn, Al6sFmgen GeaHQe Yinees0n and Peter DeCieee eFlNS elSed tho corporation counsel fog hls failure te make g EepoFt,
 The aEnandnasnt WeAlA EeEa0Ee . mFasent requirement. an the aede tp@i plNmkang eensFaesofs iDilst aasallne Feanenhbillfy f0g . siksllGmth Des Floa afkov they have made akeagss kl0ma ln connection wtkh DlllkmalIlN lnr1ailatlons. Tine inAeaeg plliIaheyh aaY tllat inesiEailee against @eeiaense for tlle alWsEaenEh peEleA can be hA0 Nnlg ak eMoEbitaRE eosk
 The aldermen voteA te ha#e q committee of Inastes plilnDess mlees wlfh she ai6egmaElie anAnee e9l9. mitfae ana fke corporation eeaaNge. and mako q g0w0gt as @ @BeelAl at9esTnanie meeting in eWo wesse.
 Moilee wae received from tIll mGllna hnand alaA4 iis eamnltaea ogl 'msn ad ellln@ lu Investigating
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
School Vacation Cancelled By Vote Of School Board

Due to the gasoline ratloning registration which will be held May l2, 1S and IA at public schools the board of education at . meeting last night voted to can- eel the school vacation scheduled for next week and t0 dismiss classes at noon on the registration days. To make up for the Lost spring vacation the school year will end Friday, June 10. instead of Thursday, June 2S as originally scheduled.
 The change followed the gOv- eEnment's request that teachers aslsst in the handling of registra- ton of users of gasoline and the boards desire to give the teachers the week oR due them. The vaca. ton period previously had been scheduled for this week, but with the intention of enabling teachers required to work at sugar-ratiOn- ing registration to have . full week off the board had postponed the recess until next week.
 The board further voted to clOse schools this Friday 90 that teach CTS who have been working at sugaE-rationing would be able to get a rest before their gasoline Fa. taOning work starts next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05

ing the issuance of their commit sions.
 CaptainCy Provided
 Qualified physicians up to 3T years of age will be commissioned as first lieutenants in the Medical Corps of the Army. Those in this age group who are certified by one of the Axn- erican Specialists Examining Boards or are fellows of the American Cole lege of Surgeons or Physicians, are eligible for commissions as captains.
 Qualified physicians between S7 and 45 years of age will be conmis- stoned as captains. Those who have special qualifications may be com missioned as majors, but their ap- plications will be considered by the Surgeon Generals office and cannot be granted in the Conn. Office of Procurement and Assignment. Phy- sicians over 45 with special qualifi- cations may be commissioned as majors by the Surgeon Generals Off, flee.
 pr. Barker reported that there are at present a total of 2,564 physi- clans in Connecticut. Of this num- Der, slightly more than 100 are on active duty with the Army and Navy. Another 40 to 50 doctors have been commissioned and are awaiting or- ders to active duty-this group in- cludes the personnel of U. s. Army Hospital No. 39, Yale Unit. Another l40 physicians have made prelimin- ary applications for active duty with the armed forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
Maine's Tourist Trade
Gasoline RatiOning Will All But Bankrupt
 Pine Tree State
DREW PEARSON and BOB ALLEN
 Merry o-ROund Co-authOrs)

NNAeEEy~NW"ESOumu G@~8WSmOkBI
 washington, D. C., May 6. = Oi all the states hit by gasoline ration ing, probably Maine will suffer most for every summer, the rockbound coast of Maine blossoms forth aS one of the great tourist spots of the East. Over a billion dollars is spent there each summer = enough to tide the state through its dreary winter.
 So the end of the tourist trade will come near to bankrupting Maine.
 The man who has worked hardest to prevent such catastrophe is Sagacious Senator Ralph Brewster of Maine. For weeks he has been consulting with Petroleum Adminis- tration executives. trying to save Maine's tourist trade.
 The other day he called on Pe- troleun1 Administrator Ickes.
 Did you realize, Mir. Secretary" Senator Brewster said, "that you are asking Maine to cut off her gasoline supply to save American tankers, while these tankers haul oil to Portland and then send 1t by pipeline to Quebec? Why should we cut off our oil and gasoline, yet use tankers to haul oil to Canada ?"
 Secretary Ickes expressed amaze ment, called his Deputy Admins. trator Ralph Davies.
 So while Maine may not get any extra gas, the supply Canada was getting through the Portland pipe line will be stopped.
 Copyright, 1942,
 United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
CITY EXPERIENCES
 DEATHLESS MONTH
No Fatal Automobile Acci. dents Reported Locally
 Since March go

April was a 'deathless month" for two of Connecticuts largest cities, Hartford and Waterbury, 6 Motor Vehicles Department bulletin re- ports. Neither city has recorded an automobile fatality since March 29.
 Two automobile deaths occurred in both Bridgeport and New Ha- ven during April.
 Only two pedestrians were killed in the state during April as com- pared to I4 pedestrians killed last year during April. One of these. a child, was struck in New Haven The other, an adult, was killed in 2lainyille. One of Bridgeport's Wc- tirns was & child bicyclist.
 Automobile deaths throughout the state totaled l2 in April, he low est number of fatalities for any April in the history of the Motol Vehicles Department. April last year accounted for % automobile deaths.
 New Britain finished April with out . fatality, but a child pedestrian was killed there on May 2. Thai fatality broke New BTitains rec. ord Of 74 days without an automo. bile death, the last having occurred on February ie of this year. An automobile fatality in WlltOr on April 10 broke that towns record of one year and. l43 deathless days since a gatallty on November lT IelO. Rocky Hill broke g 260 death less days record with 6 fatalIty cg April 26, the last. there having Oc' cured on August Q, 1891, An alito' mobile fataiiEy occurred In Wel' llnggoTd on April 10 after I25 death. les sdeys since December ,s9, 1eta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-05
Army Voices Urgent Need For Physicians
5000 to Be Enrolled Within Next Ten Weeks; Con- necticut to Obtain Commissions for Own Volunteers

New Haven, Conn, May 6.-Con- nectIcut will play an active part in a new system of decentralizing the granting of commissions to physi- clans entering the service of the U. s. army, it was announced today by Dr. Creighton Barker, executive sec- retary of the Connecticut State Medical society and director of the state procurement and assignment service.
 Official notification has been re. ceived by Dr. Barker from the offlce of Surgeon General James B. Ma gee that the army must have 5000 additional medical officers within the next ten weeks. Physicians under 37 years of age are wanted especially.
 Under the new system" :" pr. Bark CT said, in commenting on the speed uu process" applicants for commissions up to the rank of major in the army medical corps will be acted on in each state by the Procurement and Assignment Ser- vice.
 State Headquarters
 "The Surgeon General and the Adjutant General have ordered that a major of the medical corps and captain of the military police be att tached to our office. As soon as the necessary details have been arrang- ed, and the officers have arrived, our office at 258 Church Street, New Haven, will review applications and make recommendations for commits sions. It is intended that the new system be in operation by May 10 and inquiries and applications will be received at the office up to that time.
 Determination of the availability of all applicants will be passed on by the State Committee on Procure ment and assignment, consisting of IS physicians from various sections of Connecticut. By this method, every reasonable effort will be made to insure sufficient medical person. nel to continue operations of general and state hospitals and to provide adequate private medical care"
 Doctors who already have submit- ted applications to Washington au- thorities are being invited by pr. Barker to communicate with the Conn. Procurement and Assignment Office for the purpose of resubmit- ting their applications and expedit-