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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
Excellent Progress In
 Rehabilitation Work
30 Physically Handicapped Persons in Waterbury to
 Be Returned to Work; Medical Society Directing

state welfare programs for many years" states the report, the pres- ent demand for workers in war in- dustries has brought the matter to crucial public attention.
 Capabilities
 The purpose of the rehabilitation clinics is to discover the capabilities of handicapped persons and, through the collaboration of several agencies. to place them in war in- dustry work in which they will be most effective and in which they will be able to contribute most use- fully to the war effort.
 More than half of the people who come to the clinic have had better than eighth-grade education and an astonishingly large number of them are still relatively young and anxious to be placed in steady work"
 Describing in detail clinic pro- cedure Professor Sears, in comment ing on the function of employers, says: "The role of the industrial ists is to convert the technical find- ings and educational and work his tories into concrete terms of partic- ular jcbs, since only the industrial ists themselves can have the fullest information as to what kind of jobs are most critically undermanned and can best be filled by men of these particular psychological and physical characteristics"
 The first rehabilitation clinic of this kind ever held in the U. s. was conducted at Yale University on March 15.
 Waterbury's Record
 A total of 30 physically handi- capped persons who wish employ ment were examined yesterday at the Waterbury Medical Society building in connection with the statewide program for vocational rehabilitation being conducted by the Seate Department of Education. On My 20 representatives of in- dustry will hire those who qualify for work.
 Since the program opened March l5 a total of 105 persons were ex- amined and over 50 were placed at work. Of the remainder a portion are taking special training courses, while others have been referred for artificial appliances or further madical care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
BAG, TO HONOR
 ARMY INDUCTEES
Supernumerary Policeman Among Trio to Be Given
 Farewell Party
-NEA 'reIephoto

Frank Passaro, Supernumerary Patrolman John Barnes, and Patsy Ariola, all former officers of the Brooklyn Athletic club who will enter military service this month, will be guests of honor at a fare- well party Saturday night at the B. A. 0. clubrooms on Bank street. The party will be a mixed affair and a large number of friends of the trio are expected to attend.
 All three men have been well known in athletic circles in this city. Barnes, who is former star of the Wilby high school footbal. team, was member. of the Clair mont team which was recent win- ner of the state basketball cham pionship. Passaro played football at Crosby and was participant in numerous Public Parks league baseball games.
 The party will start at D. m. Members of the arrangements committee are Louis Gillis, Edward DiNapoli, Anthony Gerulis, Daniel Kump, Alfred Kuncas, Frederick Hychka, Prank Sematis, Charles Adomaitis, and Philip Sacco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
City Commended!
Waterbury Leads Largest Cities in State for Protection of Children on Public Streets
 No Deaths in Fifteen Months
,, ten children have lost their

state, ten children have lost their lives as result of being struck by automobiles. This is about one-fourth the number of adult pedestrians killed to date this year. Last year up to the same date, 62 adult pedestrians, nine child pe- destrians, ana one child bicyclist had been killed.
 During the first three months of this year, fewer child pe- destrians were injured by auto mobiles in Waterbury than in any one of the four large cities. Eleven child pedestrians were injured in Waterbury; 9 children, six of them bicyclists, were struck and injured by automobiles in Bridge port; 27 children, three of the bicyclists, were struck and injured
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07

Waterbury takes good care of its children, according to Motor Ve- hicles Department figures released today. It has been more than one year and three months since a child has been struck and killed by an automobile in the streets of Waterbury.
 None of the other four large cities in. Connecticut can ap- proach Waterbury's proud record. So far this year in Bridgeport, one child pedestrian and one child bicyclist have been killed by auto- mobiles. A child pedestrian and a child bicyclist have bene killed in New Haven this year. One child pedestrian has been killed in Hartford.
 So far this year throughout the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07

Company. Purchasing Agent Mar tin Sweeney informed the board that it will be impossible to obtain delivery of the bumper because Of priority difficulties.
 Serious Proposition
 snThis is a serious proposition, ' said Commissioner Shea. "It would be better to use the money for hose than have 1t lie around idle it will only go back to the general fund if we don't spend 1t. And we need the hose"
 Chief Cavanaugh said that the annual routine of hose testing will take place in all the fire houses next week. "We're bound to lose some while testing" he said.
 The discussion started in con- nection with resolution received from the East End Community Club on the subject of faulty fire hydrants in the vicinity of the dis astrous fire on Meriden road last Saturday. The resolution cited two faulty hydrants as a principal req son for the extensiveness of the damage. It urged the board to ar- range for more complete inspection of hydrants and the keeping of equipment "at high degree of ef- 1ciency."
 The board replied that it has nothing to do with the inspection of hydrants and added that all equipment is maintained in the best repair possible.
 Asked by commissioner how many lengths of hose burst at the fire last Saturday, Chief Cavanaugh replied none" He added that one length was burned. The hose in service is the "best that money can buy" he said.
 The commissioners agreed that hose which will be available in the future will be of an inferior grade
 Pumper Connections
 Commissioner Shea's motion to request the water department to install only bumper connection l1ydrants in the future was adopted. Mir. Shea said that some of the k&Jgkld1lbS HI cGLflGC dO 1iOO lldFS the bumper connection which is of great assistance in fighting fire. Z Bids were received for a new utility truck for the bureau of fire alarm and for sedan for the fire marshal.
 Purchasing Agent Martin Sween- ey reported he had bids as fol- lows for the utility truck: $1,9O0 from the International Motor Co.,; $2,127 from the Mack Truck Co.,; and $1,807 from the Chevrolet Go, The latter bid was for truck win smaller tires than the de- paYtment uses. The new truck is to replace the 1883 vehicle now being used by the bureau of fire slarm. It will have a winch on it for drawing cables of the fire alarm system, job now being done by the telephone company.
 The bids for a car to replace that now used by the marshal ranged from $500 to $1,OO0. The board referred all to the purchas-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
SPENCER ACCEPTS ARMY COMMISSION

winthrop W. Spencer, vice presi- dent of the Colonial Trust Co.,, has received a commission as major in the army air corps, according to word received here. He will report for active duty next week. A cap tain in the first World War, he served in France with the i04th Aero squadron. He has been with the Colonial Trust Co, for almost eight years, and vii lbe given a leave of absence for the duration,
 A native of Cambridge, Mass, he graduated from Harvard university in 1918. His family will remain at their home in Watertown for the present,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following couples have filed marriage intentions at the Bureau of Vital Statistics:
 Robert E. Berry. New York City, and Jane A. Cobb, WestpOrt.
 Bruno L. Rossi, 564 South Main street, and MafaIda Urbinati, 52 Holmes avenue.
 Louis PclOsi, B D0ugherty street. and Mary M. PennasilcO 3O1 Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued at the office of Building Inspector John T. Hart ley:
 SOmma Tool Company, altera- tiops to property at the corner of Brokn and Water streets, $500.
 Paul Gregnoli, close in front porch at G8 Meriden road, $1O0.
 Joseph GiamnamOre, garage at 70 Bellevue street, $150.
 Salvatore PuzzO. alterations to store front at 234 Bank street, $2OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07

ing committee and voted to meet next Wednesday to receive the report of the committee.
 The board referred to the com mittee on land and building the matters of repair of the roof of the Washington avenue fire sta- ton, Engine Co. 3. The estimate submitted by the purchasing agent was about $350.
 The board received and placed on file applications for appoint ment to the call from Robert Leece and Maurice J. Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
EXPLORER TROOP
 STAGES DISPLAY

William Lawrence, assistant na- tional director of health and safety service of the Boy Scout Of AmeT- lea, addressed the messenger super ylsoFs training class at the Scout House Of the First Congregational church last night. He also was a guest at 8 dinner at The Elton by members of Mattatuck councils health and safety committee.
 At the tFalpipg session a demon. etFat!0n Of emergency services was given by Explorer Troop ia. The session will be repeated tonight, with with Arthur 2, HiFsGh, iield executive of the local c0llnellS in
 eilaFRe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
MRS. VIM. DUBAY,
 AIR RAID WARDEN

Mrs. William Dubay of 55 Downes street has been elected head air raid warden for Sector D-86. She succeeds Sidney Henchel, who re- signed because of moving to an- other sector.
 Sector residents will collect and sell old newspapers and magazines to meet operating expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07

in Hartford; 21 children, two of them bicyclists, were struck and injured in New Haven.
 The total of children injured throughout the state reached ;, 205 during the first three months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
Fire Officials Tn
 Discussion On Hose
More Frequent Inspection of Hydrants Also Urged;
 Pmper Connections Ordered By Commissioners

Waterbury's Fire Department has only two or three Hundred of serceabe hose in reserve Chief Thomas
 Cavanaugh informed the Board of Fire Commissioners at meeting yesterday We should have two three Thousand feet in reserve said Chairman Fnton Phelan
 Commissioner Patrick Shea recommended the purchase of hose immediately with funds appropriated for nnner which has been ordered from the Peter Pirsch
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-17

won't tell us any more about il
now than he did when he left.
which was exactly nothing.
Twelve-year-old Billy Fink en-
tered a White Leghorn hen in
the annual playground pet show
in Mt. Clemens the other day.
The hen, probably sensing the
dramatic stir il would cause,
calmly laid nice white egg on
the judges stand.
Billy's White Leghorn carried
of one of the Ia prizes in a field
of 90 entries.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-17

take. she says. because she was al
home. and anyway she wouldn I
think of hitting her husband in
the nose.
Thomas p Thornton. another
assistant district attorney. who
was known in his u. of d. foot
ball days as Tiger Tom" is chang
ing nick-names. He's becoming
known now as the chief recruit
ing agent for the armed services
for the d. AS office" because he's
sent over 80 youngsters TO the
right office. Makes il sort Of a
hobby.
Prize-winning Times phi o I o G.
rapher Howard Shirley will name
the new arrival Dwight Howard
Shirley Jr. The little fella joined
his two sisters in the world-at-
war Wednesday.
Traffic Judge George T. Murphy
viii be back on the bench Monday
L.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-17
eopIe
You Know
Every Home in Block
Has a Service Flag
BY LINTON ARKLES

Forrest L. WiSwell of 445l Sey-
burn avenue probably will be a
little embarrassed by this. but We
think he should get a plug. ~
He remembered the series the
Times ran on the block with the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-17

hood and started a canvass, with
the result that last night they had
a program out there
Ii was announced that in the
block. Seyburn between Garfield
and East Forest, every family
81 Of them in 54 buildings--has
flag flying >.
And the party also was partly
for Charles Caradonna. %. who's
leaving soon for the service. Wis
well. an insurance salesman, has
son. Forrest Jr.. who is in the
medical corps as a technical SER
geant -.
The pixies got all messed up
in someone's typewriter the other
day and out came paragraph
in the Times which greatly
maligned one of our citizens Of
the fairer sex, Mrs. Victor Sproull.
Mrs. Sproull is the wife of a
stalwart detective from the Trum-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-17

b ull precinct
who got punch
ed while trying
10 separate an
Indian couple in
a street scufne.
The story read
that while De-
tectiYe Sproull
struggled with
the pair . :.
M rs. Sproull
hit him in the
nose an
n ViOuS mis-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-17
Water ski Meet Cancelled

HOLLAND. July II (INS).-
The national water ski tourna-
ment. scheduled TO be held on
Lake Macatawa on August s and
9. has been cancelled because of
the war. II was announced today
bv Charles r. Sigh Jr.. president
OF the Macatawa Bay Water Ski
Club.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-17

after burning
up the golf
courses through
the South for
the past three
weeks also
back in Detroit
is ace federal
inveS-
tigator r a ] p h
II. Oyler. He's
been on a very
important and
equally secret
m isSion to
Alaska and he
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-17

most service
men and made
a surv Fey. He
found out that
his block, one
of those men,
toned in h @
S torie had
only five serv-
ice flags show
/ n &, s o h @
organized tn e
y gu n g S te S
in the neiphlrr-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-07-09

us ion 1c,,gu by the les Sla:ur- Thc
b. exception IS tina, ne caMnu, IN
crease the maximum hours OF labor
Gen. women 10 more than rs hours.
That +S-hulr Week for Women =
.uv q! The pvidcS O: the Labor de
DLytncu. Ear be il from this CORNER
o. >uN that II j. no, tine Pre- star II
the drpIr,m, ntHl crown. Bu, jus,
between u> men. how war% women
io yru huuw. N homes and offices
and mills. that don't Gn more wn"i,
sham The average man,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-07-09

81: the war ,c.E h ycUnS nNen
ana the old veteran Is NOW back on
a il,ll time basis. working even hard
e! than ever because OF the Import
aucr q: forests 10 the war rii'.I
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-07-09

WAS -. ,~s Il ryGbsr ta1,su ilonr
inese -tm= EgJ,cEIydS Imounirc -
l,i2g.uuU pounds. s,,d Taylor
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11
Ruaor 3 Schools to Ignore City Prep Athletic Ban
Cooley, Mackenzie
Win Grid Matches
BY DOC GREENE

Cooley, city football champion
last year. reverted 20 form Satur-
day afternoon and romped over
400 in the lead
game Of the days trio of contests.
On other fronts. Mackenzie, win
ner over Cooley in a warmup game
last week, defeated BEDFORD, 1876
and u. of d. High continued I'M
beaten by turning in 1910 victory
over Northwestern.
Gene SineScue. Cardinal back
began festivities for Cooley early
in the first quarter when he re-
turned a Southwestern punt Sc
yards for a touchdown. Later in
the period. Sinescue Tipped a 20
yard pass TO Bob Woodwork, who
ran the ball over from the 9-yaro
stripe.
In the second quarter, Wood
worth took another pass from
Dick Lane for a score and early
in the third went off tackle &c
tally again for Cooley. Hartley
Steck and Frank Jones accounted
for the other Cardinal scores
Steck on a pass from Dave Jaska
Mackenzie's Lloyd Keller took &
pass from Ray Harrington in tht
second frame to begin the Stays
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11
Proud Of Them
Gee. I'm proud of these Kids,

Gee. I'm proud NJ these Kids"
was Fritz Crisler's comment as
he roamed around the dressing
room. hat back on his head and
carrying a tOpcoat. Just because
nc forgot 10 give il 10 some one.
They played their hearts out,
every last one Of them. And they
still have their chins up. They
knew what the odds were hut
that didn't stop them from bat
Ting their heads off 10 win.
They'll he ready for the next
one 20 come along"
Asked about the Iowa team and
other great teams he had seer
Fritz allowed II was quite a bal
club.
Ranks with the best. The
personnel they have would glad
den the heart Of any coach. And
they have fine spirit. IL goes
without saying they are well
coached. But NJ ieast-we are
through with Colonel herman
for the year. that's something
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11
Fritz Crisler Proud
Of His Kids in Defeat
BY EDGAR HAYES

ANN ARBOR, Oct. 1O.-The
boys in the Michigan dressing
room had little to say. They didn't
want 10 offer an alibi. They knew
in their hearts they had played a
whale Of a game. Good enough 10
win against almost any foe they
might meet but not against the
and manpower Of the
Iowa Cadets.
The Michigan gridders went
about their work of dressing
quietly and leisurely. They had
put in a mighty busy afternoon
and all they had 10 show for IT
was a defeat. And they we're very
tired.
Not a youngster that got into
the game who didn't carry away
his scar Of battle. II was that
kind Of game. Hard fought,
brulsinC. The smaller Michigan
men never asking or giving an
inch 10 the powerful foes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11

The coach refused 10 signal out
any Michigan or Iowa player as
exceptional.
There were too many good
players out there this evening"
Walking around with word of
encouragement for his mates was
Tom Kuzma. Tom. sure pop
Aii-American This year everybody
said. And now three Of the tough
est games are behind the Wolver-
ines and Tom has yet TO play a
minute. A knee injury has kept
him on the bench.
He had hopes today. He dressed
and sat with the players. but the
coaches were sure his knee could
stand another weeks rest. HEX
he ready for Northwestern here
next Saturday.
Bernie Bierman had little "a
say, His lads carried out theil
assignments like good sailors, anc
that meant victory. So Bernie
like good officer. was satisfied
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11

Rams Are Tied
AS Fists Fly

NEW YORK. Oct. 10 tUP).-
Fordham and North Carolina Tar
heels battled 10 scoreleSs tie
before 1880 fans AT the Polo
Grounds today in a game featured
by interruptions, fumbles and one
fist fight.
Fordham kept the Tarheels in
their own territory most of the
time. meanwhile making several
threats, the most menacing OF
which was the Ram march 10 the
Carolina 3-yard line late in the
fourth period.
Early in the fourth session
George Cheverko, Fordham left
half, was injured when running
back a Carolina punt. The pileup
on Cheverko came with such inn
pact that Fordham's left end,
George Babich. and the Carolina
center. Chan Highsmith, came 10
blows. Officials soon restored
order and the two coaches, Earl
Walsh of Fordham and Jim Tatum
of Carolina. Withdrew Babich and
Highsmith from the game.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11

scoring. Harrington added his bit
a few plays later on pass from
Dick Wickham. Keller converted.
The Keller-Wickham combina-
ton clicked again in the last pc.
Rod after Hubert Webb put them
in scoring position with an inter-
cepted pass. Jim Aliber passed 30
yards 10 Bob Loomis in the third
Quarter for the BEDFORD teams
only score.
Flaherty scored both u. of ID.
touchdowns as the team BANKED
Northwestern. Packard converted
the point after touchdown.
Next weeks Metropolitan games
include:
FRIDAY Eastern A. Hamtramck. Persn.
ing al Northeastern, Northern at Highland
Park. Central A. Southwestern. Mackenzie
~ Wilbur Wright. Northwestern AT Redford
and DENLY A. Southeastern.
Saturday Western at Cooley and Chad
ssy at u. ~ %.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11
Great Lakes
Edges Pitt, IL

CLEVELAND. Oct II 1NS).-A
stubborn University of Pittsburgh
football team that doesn't know
what the word Quit means. today
tossed a double-barreled scare into
the Great Lakes naval station
training eleven before going down
10 defeat, 7 10 6. before a crowd
of l2.3l5.
Bob Nelson's conversion kick
spelled the margin of victory for
the Bluejackets after Alabama
Bill Harrell had tossed touch
down pass 10 Howard Hickey Of
Arkansas shortly after the fourth
period opened.
The Partners. outweighed. but
not out-spirited, kicked over the
dope bucket in the second quarter
on the combined work Of Bill bud
ley and Frank Ssksa.
Dudley lodged and galioped for
gain after gain, finally completing
"A pass 10 Jack Stetler 10 set up
the touchdown play.
SakSa hcaved a io-yard pass 10
Dutton and on successive SmaShes
by the Pitt left halfback. the Pan
theirs dented tho Blue jackets wall.
The bad break for Pitt came
when Walter West missed the
extra point as his kick went wide
PITTsRI R1H GREAT IAKVs
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11
Catholics to Continue

Rumor trailing the announce
ment indicated Hamtramck. u. OF
D., Highland Park and OF h Q 7
schools not directly connected with
the Detroit system might continue
their program as previously
planned if enough opponents can
be found.
Ray Pau. executive secretary Of
the Catholic School League. denied
the cancellation Of the Metropoli-
tan program would effect his or
ganiZation in any way.
Ave certainly do not plan Ia
lIow suit" said Pfau. we
have no difficult transportation
problem and as the other schools
In the state, we will attempt 10
carry on competition"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11
Other Opinions

TIN 100 per cent behind the
idea" added Charles w. Yeager,
physical director Al ChadSey.
Usually = hoy IL lost tn ath-
letics after the tenth grade N he
IL not varsity material. Now We
can look after him TO better
advantage"
Eleanor Sauer. head Of girls
sports at Eastern. said:
I'm glad 10 see II. hut
wonder what the parents reac-
nokcn to II will he"
me following two quotations
Mtially answer her question.
Mrs Ann Bordewicz, 1854 Lin
zee. says:
81 think It's fine idea. I have
. son Robert at Chadsey and he
never played on any ~ the
teams. Now he'll get his share Of
the training. anyway"
Mrs. Frederick Scott. 55lt
Buckingham. votes the other way
IT think interschooI competi-
Pan Is good for che pupils and
that it's a shame 10 cancel ~.
After all. the children can't do
a whole lot IN help In the war
and this step Is hardly necessary.
1 have hoy at Eastern"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-11
Cubs, Cosmos,
Highland Park
Might Continue
BY DOC GREENE

Rumors that Some of the men,
ers of the Metropolitan High
School League might not comply
and both approving and disapprov-
ing comment followed the an
nouncement by Warren +. Bow,
superintendent of schools. Satur-
day, that all interschool athletic
competition will be eliminated at
the close OF the present football
season.
The declaration came In con-
junction with the plan OF Vaughn
s. Blanchard, director of health
education. 10 substitute a compul-
sorry two-perlod-a-day physica
training program for all students,
the motive being To prepare the
students for the part they will as
sumo in the war effort upon grad
Uation.
The proposal received the fun
approval of all high school princi-
pals Saturday morning.