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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11

Hartford, July II. - The Office of Defense Transportation launched one of it's major wartime campaigns in Connecticut this week with the mailing of thousands of booklets Keep Elm Rolling, to truck oper- ators, garage mechanics and every person who has anything to do with the operation of the states commercial vehicles.
 With the distribution of this book the ODT started the organization of the U. s. Truck Conservation Corps in this state. designed to se- cure the continued and uninter rupted flow of materials of war and the necessities of civilian life, ac- cording to the Hartford Branch Office of War Information, 119 Ann street. The ODT is distributing pledges for all truck operators and repair men to sign and thereby con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
CLOCK EMPLOYES
 OFFERED PRIZES
Suggestions for Improves ment in Production Is
 Sought By Officials

Suggestions for improvements in production, reduction in cost, i'm. provements in manufa curing meth< ods, reduction in accident and fira hazards and convenience, have been asked of each and every employe of the Waterbury Clock company.
 To stimulate interest in the plan officials of the Ingersoll plant will award valuable prizes to those sub- mitting the best suggestions. How over, sponsors of the idea emphas- ize that suggestions must be con- structive, must not be grievances or petty personal matters and must pertain to any of the ideas men, toned in the foregoing paragraph.
 The suggestion committee is made up of Clock Shop Employees, headed by George Perrine Sug- gestions turned in by any employe will be held strictly confidential ard his or her name will not be made known to any of his or her supe- riors until that suggestion has been adopted and the Suggestor is award ed a prize
 Blanks have been printed and are now available throughout the plant. Employees may secure blank, sub- init suggestion, write his or her name and check number plainly on it and drop it in the suggestion box on the timekeeper's desk and the suggestion committee will do the rest. It is an "all-out on the level' contest sanctioned by both unions. Some union heaGs are among the top men on the commit tees. Awards have already been made to employees whose names may be had from stewards or commit- teemen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
FACTORY ELECTS
 FRED CARPENTER
Rubber Company Names New General Manager
 of Tire Division

New York, July 11.-United States Rubber Company has announced the appointment of Fred s. Carpen- ter as general manager of it's tire division, and Howard N. Hawkes. as assistant general manager.
 Carpenter received his education at Worcester Tech and started with the company in June 1913 as an engineer in the general laboratory. He went to the Hartford plant in 1919 as supervisor of power, re- maining there until 1928 when he was assigned to the process depart ment On the company's plantations in the Far East. In December of that year he came back to this country to do special work at the Detroit plant, where two years later he was appointed manager of plan ming and engineering. At the be- ginning of January 1881, Carpenter was appointed factory manager ot the Los Angeles tire plant. During 1941 when the company announced plans fer establishing a plant in Argentina, he went to that country to head up the enterprise. When the plan was dropped, he returned to this country and in August 1940, was appointed western representa- tive of the company's national de- fense work. In April of 1941 he was assigned to the New York offices for special work until June, at which time he was made production man. ager of the tire division, occupying that position prior to his present appointment.
 Howard N. Hawkes., only recently appointed general sales manager, becomes assistant general manager in charge of sales activities.
 Also announced are the follcSinc appointments in the tire division organization.
 Harmon F. Newell, for thirteen years with the company, and form erly sales and production co-ordina- tion manager, will be in charge ot tire division policies.
 J. E. Cady will remain as factory manager of the Indianapolis plant c. E. Maynard as factory manager of the Fisk division plant at Chi copee Falls, Mass, and 0. L. Remy as factory manager at Los Angeles
 G. R. McNear, formerly in the New York offices, becomes factory manager at the Detroit plant re- placing c. L. Moody who will be- come factory manager of one of the Canadian plants of the company. R Y. Copland, formerly manager of this plant now becomes production manager of the division, with offices in New York.
 Replacing s. P. Thacher, formerly manager fthe field engineering and service department is w. C. Manville who has been in that de- partment for many years. MT. Tha- cher is now on leave of absence to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
SECOND PETRUZZI
 HELD ON CHARGES
Liquor Squad Makes Fol- lOw=up Arrest; Uncle of
 Accused Fined $lOO

In follow-up of the arrest We'd nesday of Joseph Petruzzi, 37, of 335 Bishop street on a charge of selling liquor without a license Lieut.. Patrick Moylan and Patrol man Joseph Cavanaugh of the liquor squad yesterday arrested the mans nephew, Mark Petruzzi, g, of 272 Bishop street on a charge of sell ing beer for resale.
 The latter was arraigned in mu- nicipal court today and granted a continuance to July "A under bond of $500. Joseph Petruzzi was fined $100 and costs by Judge John l. Gaffney in municipal court Thurs day, and SIS of the fine and costs were remitted.
 Lieut.. Moylan said that Mark Petruzzi operates a package store at 1p5 Scovill street and that the beer sold illegally by Joseph Petruzzi was purchased from his nephew
 Sale of beer by a package store for resale is a violation of the state liquor law, Lieut.. Moylan said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
Hospital
 Bulletins

Treatment for small cut un- der his right shoulder blade was given Joseph Terrell 27 cOlOred of B Bishop street early this mOrn- ing at St. Mary's hospital. He was discharged after treatment. Hospital officials said he had been injured in a fight with another man but said they did not know what kind of weapon was used.
 James Sali, 5, of 260 North Main street suffered bruises of the face and abdomen when struck by an automobile at 5:3O p. m. yesterday, officials of St. Mary's hospital re- ported today.
 The car was operated by Ar thur Wynkocp of A Hopkins street, hospital officials said, and was owned by James Johnston, "A East Hawkins street. The youngster was taken to the hos pitaI by WynkoOp. Police are in- vestigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
6. U. A. APPOINTS.
 NEW SECRETARY.
Wilfred D. Howell Engaged as FuII=Time National
 Secretary

Washington, D. C., July Ii - tSpeciaD-To enable the Alumni Association of the Catholic Uni versity of America to have. a more dominant part in advancing the af- fairs of the institution, the Board of Governors of the Graduate body has engaged a full time National Secretary and established the new post of University Director repre- senting the alumni, to carry forward the enlarged program planned by the men and women who have re- ceived their degrees from the Uni versity.
 Wilfred D. Howell, graduate of the School of Arts and Sciences with the class of 1928 and for a long time identified in administra- tive capacities at Catholic Univer- uty, just assumed the post of Na- sional Secretary. The Rev. P. J. O'Connor, who likewise received his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University while a lay student in 1924 and who since his ordination to the priesthood has been engaged in various teaching posts on the University faculty, has become Uni versity Director.
 the alumni and alumnae of the the alumni and alumae of the University, while Father O'Connor will serve as liaison officer between the graduate groups and the admin lStratiVe body of the University. Each will operate under the direc- tion of the Board of Directors, of which National President Andrew P. Maloney. '28, is chairman.
 After finishing preparatory work at Cony High School in Maine, MT. Howell matriculated at Catholic University in 1924. Graduating in 1928, he spent three years in bus mess capacities in New York state before returning to Catholic Uni versity in 1941 to become assistant treasurer. For the ensuing ten years he was associated with the admin istrative staff of the university in various posts He is member of the University and College Business Officers Association, and of the Ed ucational Buyers Association. Dur ing his long association with the University MT. Howell has had in- timate contact with tIfe undergrad uate body and the alumni groups, which the Alumni Governors recog- nized as qualifying him to take OF the task of knitting the graduate body more closely with the Univer- Sity's future.
 Upon his graduation at Catholic University in 1924, Father O'Connor decided that he would follow a dra- matiS career and became a student at the American Academy of Dra- matci Arts in New York City. Com pleting the course there in 1926, Father O'Connor spent several years in dramatic work, but he found that the religious life was his. vocation. He entered St. Mary's Seminary at Baltimore to study for the priest hood. Upon his ordination he was assigned to parish work II hs home diocese of Savannah, Ga. Returning to Catholic University in 1886, Fath- e OConnor served as procurator of the Catholic Sisters College; direc- tor of the Basselin Foundation and instructor in the Preachers Instltu- ute since its organization eleven years ago. He also served as Dean of Men, being the first graduate to hold this office. His post on the University faculty is that of assist ant professor of eloquence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
SCRAP SHIPMENT
 BEING PROTESTED

The Manufacturers Association of Connecticut plans a protest to Washington against orders to ship scrap rubber collected in Connecti- cut in the drive which ended yes- terday to Newark, N. J. The asso- ciation contends that the scrap should be shipped direct to the US. Rubber Go. plant in Nauga- tuck.
 Russell Patterson of Torrington, state chairman of the rubber ccl- lection drive, said that it seemed incongruous to ship rubber from this state to New Jersey when it probably will come back to Nauga- tuck for processing.
 Action may also be taken by the New England Council, which has headquarters in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
News Of Men In The Service

Antonio J. Guerrero of 12 1rion street and Stanley Wyrebek of 27 Vine street, both of Waterbury, were among the Connecticut men sworn into the U. s. Navy at New Haven headquarters yesterday. They will receive preliminary training in Newport, R. I. Both enlisted through the local recruiting station.
 Local recruiters have received an announcement that an officer of the navy's civil engineer ccrps will be in New Haven Friday, July IT, to interview men for petty officer rat ings in the Seabees obstruction unit. Local men who wish interviews have been asked to take physical examinations at the local headquar- ters before going to New Haven.
 First Lieut.. Harold A. Rousselot, Civil Air Raid Warning officer for the New York region of the First Fighter command, will be speaker at a special meeting of the local warning staff Monday night at o'clock in the aldermanic chambers. His talk will be based on the op- eration of warning systems. A question and answer period will fol- low. Maj John M. Burrall, con- troller of the local staff, urges all watchers to attend.
 Harley w. Henion, son of MT. and Mrs. R. Ward Henion of Driggs street, was recently honored at a farewell party at his home. He has started his training in the US. Navy Reserve.
 Those present included John Berger, Miss Barbara Cookson. Miss Jane Peck, Miss Lois Cook, Robert Hall, Misses Jane and June Me- Bride, Ray Andrews, Miss Carol Thomson, George Johnson, John Moriarty and Clarence Isbell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
COSTUME CONTEST
 WINNERS AWARDED

Virginia Weymer and Patsy Mar tin won prizes for most beautiful costumes at costume content held last night at Fairmount playground. Other awards went to Constance Fowler, most unusual costume and Diane Lefevre. funniest. Muriel Berment, supervisor, was in charge.
 Others participating included Mar jorie Weymer, Betty Johnson, Au- drey Vosburgh. Dolores Gierrera, and Beatrice Arseneault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
FOR SALE" NOTICE
 ON BUND CAMP SITE

The For Sale" sign is prominent ly displayed on the 178-acre tract of land in Southbury which in 1888 the German American Bund had planed would be the site of Camp General Von Steuben. George M, Munk, former president of the Stamford American Bund said yesterday that his only use for the land now is to obtain fire wood and lumber for his carpenter shop.
 Inquiries concerning the land have been made by an agent Of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, at the office of Miss Bernice Hubbell assistant town clerk of Southbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
WATERBURY MAN
 IN FIGHT ON BUS

Taking the blame for starting a fight on Hartford Waterbury bus, John E. Murffeld of 30 Beacon street, Waterbury was fined $5 and costs by Judge William N. DeRos!er in Bristol city court yesterday He and Philip Koosa of 290 Wolcott street Waterbury were arrested by Bristol police hut Murfield said yesterday that Koosa did not start the fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
CITY SHIPPING
 SCRAP RUBBER

Arrangements to ship scrap rub Der collected here during the city wide drive to Newark, N. J., were being made today. The rubber cam paign officially ended yesterday.
 Rubber deposited at gasoline sta- tions is being collected to gasoline company bulk plants in the city. It will be shipped to the Independent terminal, Newark, under the super vision of the Rubber Reserve Corp oration.
 The scrap rubber will be shipped daily in carload lots from various Connecticut cities and towns to the Newark receiving depot.
 No estimate of the amount of rub Der collected during the drive here was available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
''Keep Elm Rolling"
 Campaign Underway
Office of Defense Transportation Sponsoring Drive;
 Books Distributed to Drivers in Connecticut

firm their willingness to cooperate in the Keep Elm Rolling" drive. Corresponding pledges are also be- ing sent to dealers, garage opera tors, parts store managers, filling station operators and others con- nected with the motor transport industry.
 Every truck operator who signs the pledge to properly maintain and operate his truck in the interests of tire and equipment conservation will be entitled to display a red, white and Diue insignia on his ve- hicle. The insignia will consist Of the white outline of truck againso star-bordered red and blue back ground, and upon this appear the words: Pledged U. s. Truck Con- servation Corps" in blue and red letters. Posters will be distributed to shops cooperating in the cam paign.
 The booklet, which will be re- ceived by truckers and repairmen within the next few days, is illus trated and calls on truck owners to make sure that their trucks get thorough mechanical checkups at regular intervals, that they are never overloaded, that daily reports are turned in as to the mechanical condition of the trucks, that only competent drivers are employed and that Won-out parts which cannot be salvaged for future use are turned over immediately to a scrap dealer.
 Drivers are urged to take special precautions to avoid accidents, to avoid quick starts and sudden stops, to turn in conscientious reports on the condition of their trucks at the end of the days work, to avoid un- necessary delays and to check tires daily for pressure, injury and indi- cations of unusual wear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
BRUNO TO BE TRIED ON ASSAULT CHARGE

Biagio Bruno, 53, of 159 Washing ton avenue, arrested June 26 on a charge of indecent assault, was granted second continuance in municipal court by Judge John L. Gaffney today. The case was con- tinued to July "A at the request of Attorney Ralph Coppeto. He is free under bond of $2,500.
 James Steward, IT, colored, of 86 Locust street, charged with the theft of two tires and tubes and wheel from the Ford agency, July 3, was given a continuance to July 21 under bond of $500. He is charged with breaking and entering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
ROTARIANS TO VIEW
 MOTION PICTURES

Oscar Warner will present motion pictures at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club Tues day noon at the Elton. It was re- gently announced that each issue of the clubs weekly bulletin would be edited by different member William Amelung was editor this week and Dr. H. Everett Allen will be in charge next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
MILLAR APPOINTED
 DEPUTY GOVERNOR

James A. Millar, past president of the Waterbury Lions club, has been appointed Deputy District Gov ernor for western Connecticut, &C., cording to an announcement made by pr. Raymond s. George, local president. Last year he served as zone director. He is the first local member to be named district gov ernor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
LOCAL MEN NAMED
 ON VICTORY GROUP

William w. Paddock, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Bos- ton has announced the appoint ment of more Waterburians to the Victory Fund Committee of the First Federal Reserve district to stimulate the purchase of govern ment bonds by large investors. Those named are Leroy s. Andrew, presi- dent of the Waterbury National Bank: Louis R. Schick, vice-presi- dent of the Waterbury Trust Com pany and J. Francis Smith, chair man of the Waterbury War savings Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
ALIENS HOMES RAIDED

Boston, July 11-(UP)--Thirteen federal agents and 13 local police have raided the homes of 75 Ger man and Italian enemy aliens iIl South Boston near the Boston Edi- son Go. plant and the army base, il was announced today. Contraband seized in yesterdays raid included [ rifle and undisclosed amounts ol ammunition and cameras.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
RUSSIAN GROUP ON
 OUTING TOMORROW

A large number of parishioners of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox church are expected at the annual outing of SS. Peter and Paul society tomorrow at Bellevue lake. Mem bers will attend a special Mass in the morning in group.
 The arrangements committee is composed of Wasyl Szewicyk, Will liam Albert and Prokop Urchak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
BREAK REPORTED AT
 MARONE.Y'S TAVERN

Patrolman Joseph Cavanaugh of the palinclothes squad was assigned early this morning to investigate a break at Maroney's tavern, 12 Union street. The break was reported by Patrolman James Stack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11

his nephew, Walter Blacker of Norwich, Conn.
 David and Richard Scadden of Whittlessy Ave, are spending their vacation at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.
 Misses Mary Shaughenssey and Josephine Joseph of sylvan Ave, are spending the weekend in New York City.
 A game of great interest will be played on the Washington Park diamond tomorrow afternoon when the Waterbury Jrs. will play the Plainville Jrs. both t5ams are in the Veterans State Baseball League Bob Mccarthy and Red Pelch, are the prominent players on the Waterbury Jrs. team who live on the Hill. The gang will start promptly at o'clock
 Girls Handicraft classes will be held every Monday and Friday at Washington Park at 1 o'clock, with Miss Anna Colangeli in charge.
 Boys Handicraft classes on Tues day and Thursday at 2 o'clock, with supervisor J. Kiely in charge,
 The costume show held at the park on Thursday night of this week was huge success, and the children are looking foreWard to It being repeated in the very mar future.
 Tonight will be Visitors Night at Camp Mattatuck and the weather permitting, the parents of boys III Troop 9 will be entertained With a campfire supper. Hours for visit ing will be from to 9 o'clock Members of the troop committee for Troop 9 paid the boys a visit Thurs day night and brought along re- freshments-fru punch and marsh malloWs--and from all accounts, the men had as good time as the boyS who welcomed them with open arms, especially when they were al- lowed to stay up little later tn@1l usual, and the little lads were given ride in the boats.
 Tomorrow morning, Father Rzasa' curate at St. Thomas church i'll Thomaston, Conn.,, will say Mass at the camp. Time has not yet been announced, but no doubt it will De in the neighborhood of 9:30 or l0 o'clock. Anyone wishing to attend can find out the exact time by coE- tacting MT. Babson. The leaders were in hopes of having a "hela Mass, but perhaps before the sea son closes this can be arranged, &s of course it takes quite little plan ming for a Mass of this kind, anu being unusual, it would bring quite few visitors to Camp Mattatuck.
 The quoit pitching for St, Fran cis' Holy Name players will be in full swing Monday night at ' o'clock, President Edward Goggins has announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11

the government, in the capacity of chief of the rubber conservation sec ton of the Army and Navy Muni- tions Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
FAR FROM BROADWAY

Sidney Blackmer, formerly one of the most romantic figures on the New York stage, plays an enemy agent in Sabotage Squad" Colum- bias picture featuring Bruce Ben- nett, Eddie Norris and Kay Harris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11
SCOUTSPARENTS TO VISIT CAMP
Troop 9 Outing Event Week; Interesting Game
 Scheduled
Washington Hill

William Black3r of Sylvan Ave, is spending few days visiting with his nephew, Walter Blacker of Norwich, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11

David and Richard Scadden of Whittlessy Ave, are spending their vacation at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-11

Misses Mary Shaughenssey and Josephine Joseph of sylvan Ave, are spending the weekend in New York City.
Evening star., 1942-03-15

Yes, Crisco has special secret you'll get light
er cakes with Crsco than with any other shortening
we know of. You'll wonder why you ever stuck to.
expensive cake shortening when you discover how
light and luscious Cisco cakes can be.
Evening star., 1942-05-20
BY THOMAS r, HENRY.

A new blood disinfectant appar-
emily six times more active than sui
fapyridine for staphylococcic infec-
tions has just been announced by
one of the most eminent of German
Jewish doctors, now on the stan of
the Hebrew University at Jerusalem.
The discoverer is Prof. Bernard
Zondek, world authority on sex hor-
mones, whose name long has been a
household word among gynecologists
and obstetricians in the United
States because Of the Zondek test
for pregnancy, which forms the
basis OF nearly all such tests now
used.
The greatest value Of the new
disinfectant is that 1t can be given
in as great quantities as a physician
pleases, apparently entirely without
danger, merely by rubbing 1t In
the skin.
Similar to Common Antiseptic.
DR.. zondek calls it c. x. 1t is a
so-called "phenol body combi-
nation of q chemical similar in
structure to carbolic acid and chlo-
rine, with other materials which
is known to chemists as p-chloro-
xylenol. A quite similar material,
he reports in Nature. oflcial journal
Of the British Association for the
Advancement Of Science. long has
been known as . powerful and
harmless external antiseptic and
In the form OF a commercial
application is used widely by British
surgeons to sterilize their hands
before an operation.
The caustic quality Of the car
bolic acid is 50 neutralized that 1t
would be harmless for internal use
But, DR.. Zondek says, workers in
experimental medicine have been
steered away from it because of q
report 40 years ago by Paul Ehrlich,
the German doctor who discovered
q cure for syphilis and who iS best
Evening star., 1942-05-20

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