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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-06-06
DORIE MILLER


President Roosevelt awarded the
deemed the honor not necessary.
Volunteers for B.
Needed
Boston men who are Ameri-
can citizens and have unusual
ly sound judgment may serve
in the most important branch
of civilian defense by enrolling
before Saturday, June 6, in a
special bomb-spotting squad
ron now being formed.
The Boston Committee on
Public Safety must enroll a
quota of 10 in compliance with
the request of the State Safe
ty Committee. Two days of
on sale. Watch for the big red
sign. At each meeting they
hold one-half hour for paper
on current events and a der
bate. Speakers SO far have aecn
Dtrs D. E. Henry, subject
War Bonds and Savings
Stamps" DIR F. j. Bell, sub
ject Previous wars and up to
date" DIR L. M. Caldwell is
speaker for next meeting.
Carioca Damsels, Dalnsel
Nancy Scott, Pres, met at res
idence of DamseI L. D. Seldcn.
A drawing on oil will be held
at nXet meeting at residence
of the Pres. the 3rd Saturday.
Although our regular meeting
night is the fourth Saturday,
all will be away on the 9th
so meet on Damsel N. Scots
birthday, June 20.
DIR M. Byrd Byrd is chanc-
ing off a big basket Of grocer
les at her residence, 395 North
ampton st, June 6. Also supper
will be sold. This is for the
benefit of Norah F. Taylor's
Council. All you Past DIR Ru-
lers and your friends are re-
quested to attend to help make
it a success and take home the
basket.
Eleven O'Clock Club met at
residence Of the Pres. DIR T.
J. Bell. Members are happy to
know of convalescence of DIR.
M. hobart who has been ill.
Next meeting the End Monday,
residence of DIR Cotton, SIS
Windsor st. DIR Bessie c. Hill
is now a member
The Popularity Secretary
Contest is over and prizes were
awarded as follow: LIST prize,
DIR D. E. Henry; End prize,
DIR f. L. Jones; 3rd prize, DIR
E. Lane; 4th prize, DIR E. c.
Taylor; 5th prize, DIR NJ. F.
Pressey. This was given by the
Shrine Comm, DIR E. Lawton,
chairman. AS first prize winner
l want to thank the following
who SO kindly helpeg me to
win: E. Lawton, E. Johnson, B.
Walker, ]. S. johnson New
York;, L. M. Trent Newport,
R. -, M. Taylor, v. Copper,
Benjamin Jones, Frederick
Walker, M. T. Wright, P. 3.
James, Nadine Goodman (Ncr-
well, Mass, J. J. Taylor, z.
Armstrong, B. C. Hill, L, D. Sell
den, M. Austin, E, Barnes, l., L,
Jones, E. Medley, " It. Ander-
son, B. Terry, B. Bishop, Lot
tie Jones, L. Bailey, S. Beckett,
B. M. Potter, please accept my
sincere appreciation for your
votes. Hope I did not leave any
one out.
1t. Mamie B. Logan of NV. |
Defense Corps and Capt. Of
Nurses Unit was presented in
full regalia by Supervisor
Nusre L. M. Kicker. 1t Logan
made a striking picture In her
uniform. She is in the army
now.
{Flny1tipuad 11pvt srranki
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-06-06

Continued next week.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-06-06

Eleven O'Clock Club met at
residence Of the Pres. DIR F.
J. Bell. Members are happy to
know Of convalescence of DIR.
M. hobart who has been ill.
Next meeting the End Monday,
residence of DIR Cotton, SIS
Windsor st. DIR Bessie c. Hill
is now a member
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-06-06

Carioca Damsels, Dalnse
Nancy Scott, Pres, met at les
idence of DamseI L. D. Seldcn
A drawing on oil will be helt
at nxet meeting at residence
of the Pres. the 3rd Saturday
Although our regular meeting
night is the fourth Saturday
all will be away on the 27tt
so meet on Damsel N. Scott,
birthday, June 20.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-06-06

DIR M. Byrd Byrd is chanc-
ing off a big basket Of grocer
les at her residence, 395 North
ampton st, June 6. Also supper
will be sold. This is for the
benefit of Norah F. Taylor's
Council. All you Past DIR Ru-
lers and your friends are re-
quested to attend to help make
it a success and take home the
basket.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-06-06

Birthday greetings to DIR. T.
J. Bell, DIR. B. L. Jacobs, DtH.
L. Comes and all others born
N the months of May.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
TODAY, APRIL II

TO-DAY APRIL IL
700 p m Patent Button first aid class Mary Reilly
TOO Aude hail. 40 street; class
and
1900 Medical building air school, groups
10-hour first aid class; Fred A. Webb and staff
1880 Benrus Watch first aid Glass;
staff.
7so M All Souls church; air raid warden
Alfred Erik
1880 m Lggett employees Mrs Laurence Farrell and staff
1880 m Fanco-American hail. first aid class; Charles
and staff.
1880 Melbourne terrace class; Chapman
staff.
1880 K of p hail. 81 North Main Conrad
1880 m Old st. Josehs school, first aid Phomena
and staff.
parish first aid class: Charles J. Hannon
and staff.
1880 HOpevle school, raid Speakers Rh
Explosives Shelters Public and Private" Krlegie;
Cooperation With Medical Defenses" Rect
1857 M washington schools air raid warden Speakers
bert Paul, High Explosives, Shelters and Private:
David f. BabsOn, Cooperation with the
1880 East Farms schools air raid Reixer
Action In Emergency Warning Review; examine.
tiOns
1880 MaOney schools air raid speakers
Leaper shelters, Public JJse of Bombs IN
Warfare; Dr. E. Godfrey, Medical Defense plan
for Waterbury" -
SATURDAY, APRIL
Saint Margarets school, Chase parkway Ruth Chairman
4OVPm STOKES Legion Post ooms first aid
Lams MI " " -
7SOpm Clifton fst'ad class Dorothy schaefe
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17

Fire was resentfuI when Aneri-
can troops, like those above, were
stationed In Northern Ireland.
However, under q German "back-
door" invasion Of England via
Fire, as shown on map at left,
Fires defenders might find their
help very welcome.
matter Of food, and the govern
ment's Grow More Food" cam.
paign aims at 100000 more acre.
under cultivation this year thar
last.
U. g., TROOPS MAY
PROVE A BOON
No Irishman thinks, however
that his country can win alone 4
war comes. And perhaps the miracle
that Mr.. de Valera Is seeking InaJ
be found In the presence Of the un.
welcome soldiery Of Northern Ire
land.
A German invasion OF England
can't yet be ruled out. Nor, Will
the Nazi fleet still potent ant
Southern ireland only a step b,
air from the French coast, Is a pos.
sible backdoor thrust at England
from Fire illogical. Then, with hi
unwanted northern protection re-
moved, Mr.. de Valeras call for hell
might be in vain.
AS things now stand It seemi
that the decidedly lesser OF neu'
trail Fires two evils Is the presence
Of English and American troops II
Ulster, and the fact that they go
there "fustest and with mostest."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17

the case Of Fires invasion by
either Germany or England, he
would call upon the other party to
help repel 1t. His pursuit of this
policy has involved some delicate
wire walking, in the course of which
he has managed to avoid commit
ting himself to either power and to
maintain the promise of assistance
from both.
Fires principal grievance against
England is, of course, the Separa-
ton of the six counties of Northern
Ireland from the republic. This has
been aggravated by the landing of
English and. American troops in
Ulster. Fire feels that the United
States government, by sending an
A. E. r. to Ireland, has condoned
England's partition of the country.
Mr.. de Valera contends that "the
partition of Ireland was no differ
ent in essence from the partition of
Poland" and that its evils are no
less than those over which the
American Civil War was fought.
Germany was quick to take adj
vantage of this feeling. Soon after
the English force reached Ulster the
Nazi radio informed Fire that Eng
land was about to invade her, and
promised that in such an event
Germany would react as she had in
the case of Denmark and Norway
The ominous overtones OF this
familiar offer of protection" may
well have tempered Mr.. de Valeras
wrath.
PEEVED BY LACK
OF U. S. MUNITIONS
Another Irish grievance against
the United States was Fires fail
ure to get arms under the lease
lend arrangement while neutral
Turkey was doing so. Here, in es-
sence, was the ironic reaction of one
1rishman:
IF Americans are concerned for
us let them send us, not soldiers,
but weapons. know that Ameri-
cans and Englishmen are good SOL
diers. But I cherish in my soul
the perhaps perverted notion that
no one will fight harder to protect
Irish soil than an Irish soldier"
While the diplomatic maneuver-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
TIRE RATTONINC
AFFECTING CITY
Private Cars in Municipal
Service May Be Taken
Over During Emergency

Rationing Of tires and cars may
force the city to take over privately
owned vehicles now used for munich
pal service, Mayor Vincent A. Scully
said yesterday at a meeting Of the
board Of finance.
The city, he said, may be able
to secure prloritles on tires and We
hicles which private owners would
find impossible to get. The situation
would affect garbage trucks, owned
by private contractors, and num-
Der Of privately-owned passenger
cars used by city officials who are
furnished with car allowances.
It was suggested by Budget Di-
rector Thoryald 4. Olsen that II may
be necessary for the CITY to purchase
cars to replace those privately
owned and TO use the new vehicles
in a pool, with various departments
being allowed certain periods to use
them,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17

Lieutenant Joseph vanderman, former well-knOWn
local druggist, doesn't find much time for compound
ing prescriptions up in Iceland where he's now based
with Uncle Sans troops commanding uninterfered-
with view of the Atlantic Recent cards, though, find
them we'll Local members of the YD Veterans Asso-
citation will probably be marching in HartfOrds Memoir
ial Day parade for the state convention of the YD is
scheduled for Hartford on Memorial Day The George
inqton Slept Here of few back has been cast
for the screen with Jack Benny, Ann Sheridan, and
Charles COburn in top roles. Roger Walsh has tenn
pCrary fOrsaken the shoe business after many years
here in Waterbury and is making smOke-rings while
promoting Hennessy cigars.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
NAVY E AWARDED.
AMERICAN BRASS.
Ceremonies to Be Ar
ranged for Formal Pres.
I entatiOn in 2 Weeks

The American Brass Co. has become
the third Waterbury war plant 10
be designated for receipt Of the
navy "E" for excellency In produce
ton, Secretary OF the Navy Frank
Knox having notified the Arm Of It's
selection. The Torrington and Ans
sonia plants Of the company have
also been cited.
Presentation Of the Navy "E' 10
the waterbury Tool Co. was made
last week. Late In February the
pennant was given the Chase Bras
and Copper Co.
Ceremonies for public award OF
the II" pennarts In the three citiet
are being arranged by Edward VI
Tracy, of the sales department, ai1c
will be held In about two weeks
In addition 10 presentation OF Q
pennart. the award includes preSefi'
tation Of "E" pins 10 oil employees
II Is expected that the pennant viii
be accepted by Clark 8. Judd, COM
pany president.
waterbury plants have nov beer
named for lgMlf OF the II" citations
In the state. Only three plants out
side this city have received thu
award.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17

Manhattan Beach. The outanderS don't know SO
much about Manhattan Beach, as they do Coney Island
but the former has been for years one of New Yorks
favorte watering places wednesday it was sold to the
Manhattan Beach was across the bay from sheepshead
Bay south of Brooklyn 1t the fashionable place to
go at one time and lost its popularity The rail-
road even had spur line out to the resort at one time to
cater to the crowds John Philips Sousa directed many
band concert there and Harold Stern who preceded te
current generation of popular orchestra leaders got ms
cataput to fame there Fireworks set off the water
were also naugurated there The visitors might throng
to Coney Island but your New Yorker and Brookynte
sought out Manhattan Beach, now turned over to Uncle
Sans guardians of our coastal areas.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17

I'VE Know Whats Best for Fire." Deciore Irish
Stondnq Pot on Their BeIIiaerent Neutrality
BY JAMES THRASHER
(NEA Service stan WRITER

unless something that Is prac-
tically a miracle happens, we shall,
despite our efforts, perhaps be forced
into war"
Thus canon de Valera, Fires
prime minister, summed up his
country's precarious position in a
recent speech. He did not speculate,
in this Inuch-qualified warning,
when and how the miracle might be
forthcoming. If 1t is to be from
within his own government its OPP
Grafton is not yet publicly apparent.
CLINGS HARD
TO NEUTRALITY
Outwardly Fire still clings to the
apprehensive but aggressive neu-,
trality that, for two and a half
years, has kept her clear Of the en-
broilment involving her neighbor,
England, and Nazi Germany.
Fires neutrality, responsible irish
men insist, is inspired, not by hatred
of England, but by a dispassionate
conviction of what Is best for the
country's present and future well
fare.
Mr.. de Valera has stated that in
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
PROVE FALLACY
OF HIGH SPEED
KS Miles Per Hour Loses
Driver Only % Minutes
100 Miles

Indianapolis (UP)-By a series Of
tests that will apply to any Of the
nations highways, the Indiana
highway commission found that 8
sane speed Of As miles per hour vii
lose the motorist only % minutes
over a 100-ime, route.
The advantages more than Off
set the loss, the commission learned
Sending out two automobiles
one at 60-mile clip and the other
at 45-mile speed. the commits
sion proved that "the economy
speed not only will save gasoline
and tires, but 1t also will save
lives"
The test cars travelled in iden.
teal weather and traffic condi-
tons and obeyed all traffic regula-
lions. The routes covered a total
Of 1926 miles, running through
80 cities of more than $500 popu-
lation as well as smaller towns
and crossroads.
The $50" driver averaged 1914
miles per hour in the over al
mileage while the AS" motorist
averaged 39.42 miles per hour.
"The time loss is negligible arc
greatly overshadowed by the ad.
vantages," said Samuel G. Hadden
commission chairman.
Using these. figures the commits.
sion figured the time lost by the
slower car from Indianapolis to-
New York, 750 miles, hours 81
minutes; Washington, SITS miles
2 hours 2 minutes; st. Louis, "a;
miles - SIS minutes; Detroit, %;
miles hour 5 minutes.
Don't drive like go if you like
your tires, your car, your pocket.
book and your life," the commits
sion warned
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
SUPREME OFFICERS
GUESTS OF MOOSE

Forty -six candidates were initiat-
ed as members Of the waterbury
lodge OF Moose last night. Supreme
ofiicers were witnesses as the initla.
ton was conducted by a degree
team from the New Haven lodge.
Supreme officers present includ.
ed: secy. Malcolm P. Giles OF
Moogeheart, ILL.,, Junior Supreme
GOV. Frank ]. LaBelle OF Boston;
Regional Director Harry Heffers OF
Mooseheart and Frederick Gan.
Jung, governor Of Moosehaven,
Jacksonville, Fla.
GOV. Harry Hubert OF the local
lodge presided. A buffet luncheon
and social hour followed the ses-
sion,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
u. S. STEEL ISSUES
VICTORY'PAMPHLET
DisclOses Unprecedented
Number OF Production
Records

a
The Production for Victory" edi.
ton Of y. 9. Steel News, published
today, disclosed an unprecedented
number Of production records at.
tanned by subsidiaries Of United
States Steel Corporation. One sub
sidiary was cited as having estab-
liShed 1877 new production records in
1041. These included new high
marks by 20 Of It's 81 blast furnaces,
by 10 Of It's IS steel producing de-
partments, by 40 out OF % primary
and finishing mills, as well as 70 all
time records IN plants producing
mods, wheels, axles, arf1ior forgings
and castings.
b. r. Fairlegs, q. 8. Steel President
In q foreword addressed 10 employees
said: "Those OF us who are identi-
fled with U. 8. Steel and It's subsi-
diaries have reason 10 be proud OF
the great producing power at our
command. Our seasoned and eff
cient organization OF more than
100000 employees 10 an Industrial
army Of incalcuiable value 10 our
country--ail army. moreover, which
has long since enlisted for the dura-
tion. United States Steel viii pro-
duce as never before-1ot only this
spring and summer, but every day
thereafter until victory Is won"
Sections Of the victory number OF
U. 8. Steel News are devoted TO the
wartime problems Of safeguarding
nrodfietiof1 and firgt aid training
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
Good Evening.
BATAAN

Theirs was the hollow, the costly triumph
Your were the rags of gallantry and truth
Honor is now where those flags were taken,
In that green island where you poured your youth
Flames were your shrouds, your elegies thunder,
Death and disaster found you on your feet
What remains is that immortal courage
Which held day after day with no retreat
Battered sore eset, desperate, outnumbered
Brave handful who followed a falling star
Lives are hard to give, but they were given
To that proud land which mourns you from afar.
This story is for the old to whisper
And lights will CLEAN and dance in childrens eyes
At the tale of loyalty and courage
OF that free breed which bleeds but never dies.
Max Press in the New York Times.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
It could only happen once.

1t could only happen once trler tale was never
told Tommy Coppetto well-known barber, dancer and
pool player crossing Grand Street yesterday morning
route for cup of Java with John Zone TWO Three
Quincy when he esped those hardy inions of the law
Officers Bob Phelan and Augie Rinaldi making the
rounds of the parking meters along the street His own
being parked nearby Tommy took quick look at the
meter and noted it was about the call time out. hunt
for stray copper falling to produce one, he called to
Auge and asked the loan of couple OF cents Augie
obiigingly dug down into his pocket and handed
over the pennies Tommy deposited them in the meter
slot. Augie continued along his route, came to the
meter where his pennies had been deposited, and
extracted them along with many others for the city
treasury
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
new DIRECTORS
NAMED BY COP.


Ex-Mayor Patrick M. Periello and
Louis Shaker have been appointed
to the board of directors OF the
Young Mems Republican club. They
succeed Attorney J. Warren Upson
and Patrick Cichetti.
Mr.. Upson resigned because OF the
press OF other duties. A former Re
publican town chairman, he Is now
Q member Of the state central COM
niittee. 4n'g.ss
Mr.. Cichetti has enlisted In the
U. s. navy.
At It's next meeting, the 2Bth, the
club will make plans ~for participa-
ton In the state convention Of
Young Republicans at Hartford May
3 nd o,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17

WPA Officials Order Speed.up In War Service Prof.
ects IN Connecticut; More Workers to Be Absorbed

defense workers.
Clerical help for the defence
councils and tire rationing boards,
preparation Of arm bands and firgt
aid kits foM civilian defense workers,
the designing and production Of de-
Tense posters, blackout work In
public buildings, and building up
emergency supplies Of clothing ere
among the many services being pro-
yided.
In the field Of public health
workers have ben assigned to as
sist IN hospitals, and clinics, school
lunches are served to the children
OF defense industry workers and
other means Of assistance provided
In maintaining public welfare.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
A RIDE TO NEW YORK

We started at nine twenty-three
For Bridgeport on the way to some place beyond
Some place down toward New York mean.
On one side see the trees and laurel,
On the other flows the stream.
Already we have passed through Naugatuck,
And gone through Seymour too.
! am having the best of luck,
For Ansonia we've just gone through
see some splendid sights in Derby, Shelton, too.
And the river sparkling in the distance,
It's waters flowing silently Always very pure
But they're moving very swiftly,
And soon Will reach the old ocean blue.
Now we're coming into Bridgeport
A city the shore
see the salty waters
And watch the tide once more.
The train very steadily kept a moving
BY South Norwak and other places
One Hundred and Twenty Fifth street,
Grand Central, we'll very soon be there
Stamford was the last stop we made
When coming back. They sell
The Christian Science Monitor there,
That all seems very well.
Daren was the next place at which
The train did stop.
For all the pleasant sights
kept faithful watch.
Later on we passed through South Norwalk
Westport and Saugatuck were next
That came to view, river runs through there,
Down there into the ocean;
And has done so for very many years.
The next stop made at Fairfield
Then after that we came 10 Bridgeport.
Where knew that all was we'll
And my trip not in vain.
And dear reader 1t Is q pleasure
TO many pleasing faces
It Just like hidden treasure
Found at last in all those places.
Now am In Waterbury,
That Is the place frorp where / started,
A lovely place In which to live
We never can be broAen-hearted,
DANIEL GILLETTE
Good Night
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17

ing has ben going on, Fire has been
strapping on her sword and pulling
in her belt. The country's military
goal is an army of 100000.
Like all Of the neutrals' armies
and some of the belligerents'-
1t will be extremely weak in air
power and deficient In most mech
anized units. But Fire hopes at
least to be self-sufficient In the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17

The local sub-Offce of the War Department of the
Hartford Ordnance District is eating candy and sok-
ing cigars for the second time in two weeks with the
announcement this week of the birth of baby girl to
Mr. and Mrs Frank CrapanzanO of New Haven. Franks
empIoye of the office The previous announcement
was that of Mr. and Mrs. Frank COlOnnessa of
Bridgeport that of boy. Both Franks bit chesy
these days. but their fellow employees feel they have
right to be.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
URGES vTTAMTN vEGETABLEs

Berkeley, Cal. (UP) .-- Victory
name, should grow only those vege-
gardens, II they are to justify their
tables richest In vitamins, accord
ing to Harry M. Butterfleld Of the
University OF California agricultural
service. He recommends green leafy
vegetables and the yellow or orange
root crops like carrots. spinach,
lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes and
onions.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
BORN sS,OOO YEARS roo LATE

Los Angeles. Gal. - (Up) ~ 81.
pervisor william v. Mendenhall Of
the Angeles National Forest was
Obliged 10 disappoint d New York
boy who wrote him asking FOR q
small -toothed tiger The
supervisor replied that unfcrtu-
nately tho young nature enthusi-
ast had been born $4,000 years 700
lAte "a I'VE aahesl TOOTH tiger disc
appeared dn1H tl4 KIs'aIoesae
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
w o r L D WA R
A YEAR AGO
APRIL IL, 1941
(By United Press

Germans occupy Servla, Greece.
Maritime commission transfers
four U. $. cargo ships 70 Britain.
Two French frelghters leave u.
8. with food for France.
sLindbergh says "thls war was
lost by England and France be.
fore II was declared"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-17
Civilian Defense Calendar
Notices Of Defense Meetings Insertion
Sent to Mayors Office at Least Days in Advance

Volunteers needed air particularly
and Saturday mornings from to and Saturdays TO
Call city controllers Office Relief watchers
hour tricks with aircraft warning hall Call Wallace
J