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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
Teachers Warned Not
 ToOverdo War Tasks
Too Much Volunteer Service May Lessen EffeCtve-
 ness in Classroom Claims Dr. AIOnzO q. Grace

volunteer wartime activities than he can handle without iTnpairing his ability as a teacher. He pointed out that the teacher should be re- garded doing his patriotic duty if his choice is between the guidance of youth and children and addi- tional activities which may lessen his effectiveness as 8 teacher.
 The following policy Is suggest ed by the State Department of Edu- cation:
 1. The first responsibility of the educational system is to translate into terms that children and youth can understand the war and peace aims of the United States and the allies; the importance of democracy and liberty; the importance of sound mental, physical and moral preparedness for the war effort and the inevitable adjustments that ,nust come with just peace; sound preparation for living and making a living. If, therefore, outside acc tivities interfere with the health and welfare of the teacher, and this in turn Is reflected in the guidance of children and youth, the major job then becomes teaching. Teach- CTS will render a most patriotic service by devoting their effort to the moulding of character and the development of citizenship in those who tomorrow will formulate the policies and make the decisions that affect our destiny.
 2. Teachers who volunteer serv- ices for wartime activities should utilize the volunteer service bureau of the local defense council. Those who desire to work in industry or business during the summer months may register with the U. s. Employ ment Service for placement from that offlce; or make direct contact with industry and business. Those who feel that additional training is necessary may enroll at defense training centers.
 3. A shortage of teachers con- fronts the state. It is imperative, therefore, that those who have en- tered into contractual relations with local boards of education should not separate themselves from their con- tractual agreement for next year. because of augmented salaries dur- ing vacation period. The probabil- ity of considerably more compensa- ton in business and industry pre- vaiis. Communities are urged to provide adequate compensation and living quarters. Those who accept employment this summer are urged to return to teaching.
 4. By training and experience teachers, including all professional educational personnel, are best equipped to train others for volun- teer activities. The use of educa- tional personnel in training pro- grams should be encouraged. The teacher who desires to volunteer for wartime activities should be care- full not to undertake more than can be accomplished if he Is to maintain his efficiency in the classroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
CREDIT AVAILABLE
 TOSTATE FARMERS
No Suspension Plan Antici' .pated Owing to War;
 Time Difficulties

Cooperative production credit vii. continue to be available for Con- necticut farmers in spite of the war time difEiculties, according to Ed. ward l.. Breakell of Goshen, @ di- rector of the Farmers Production Credit Association of Connecticut. MT. Breakell attended 8 recent con- ference at Springfield of officers and directors of farmers production credit associations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Principal topics discussed at the meeting were ways of maintaining production credit services in spite of shortages of tires, cars, and 1nan-power.
 OfIlcers of the Production Credit Corporation of Springfield, Mass, who attended the conference, eHHl- phasized that farmers are using more credit this season than in some time, in order to finance the production Of flood for freedom, " and stressed the fact that the local credit cooperatives have plenty of funds available to meet this need. Efficient use of materials that are on hand Is more important now than ever before, they said.
 The Farmers Production Credit Association of Connecticut is com- posed of nearly 1000 farmers, most of whom are using its funds to H. nance the purchase of feed, ferti" lizer and equipment. At the pres- ent time It's loans amount to some $i,l2SJ JOOOOO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
Compensation Agreements

A. MassareIIi of iOB Division street, Waterbury, vii Re paid e2S per week for a period Of nine snd One-haIe weeks as the result Of 2S per cent loss Of function ef hls right index finger sustained while employed by the Waterbury Mfg. Co. plant Of the Chase Brass 4 Copper G., according Co an agreement approved teddy by Compensation CommiasiOner John !. O'Cennell.
 Other asFeememte' which pro" vide weekly payments during dis. ability were approved as fOllowsi
 Oscar Cennev, l6et Themssten avenue, Waterbury against tho Chase Metal Works plant of che Chase Brass 6 Copper Co., s2S beginning April c, low back pain.
 Leo helanson, Plank Tea6, We, GavbuFy, against the Chase Metal WeTks plant Of tke Chase Brass & Copper Cey eaB beginning April IB, second degree buFns en arms MN@ wMaSs
 Alex Ressimi ee Maugetwek againgt the ". 2, Megin, ynes Of Mswgatuek, s2B heSimming Deeem. heF 6, lesl. confusion es right wrist.
 William AEesse es MaRgatsek against the Peter Pau, Ine,, ef MamgaGuch, e2I.Te beglBning Eeb- FuaFy go, psFtlal eHDutatlon 0e right index finger,
 Angeio eaeee ef TeFTington aaasmgt Che Union Hardware Co. 0k TeFFingtem, slI.ss beginning ARfll ss. injured lesl great tee.
 stephen Hillary ee XeTFln9eem Rsainnt NIen6ey Machine co. ef TosFlmgsem, a2A.k9 beginning ApRil ia infnTod baek
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13

State Education Commissioner Alonzo c. Grace today issued a statement of the policy of the State Department of Education with re- Spect to requests for the volunteer services of teachers and to sum- n1er employment of teachers.
 The commissioner commented on the "untiring and effective effort" of Superintendents, principals and teachers in the wartime program which, he said is a tribute to the organization, the trained personnel and the patriotism of the educa- tional system of this state"
 However, he warned that the teacher must not undertake more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
MENINGITIS ON
 GAIN IN STATE
Biggest Increase in I3 Years Reported Prompt
 Treatment Important

More cases of Yneningococcua (cerebrospinaD meningitis we're rec ported in Connecticut for the first four months of i942 than for any corresponding period since 1929, acc cording to the weekly bulletin of the State Department of Health. Six eases of th.s communicable dis- ease were reported in January, 2 in February, v12 in March and 9 in April. During 1040, there were few- CT cases than in any other year since 1915, The annuG high total for the 27-year period, i9i5-1942, was set in 1917 wllen 312 cases were reported.
 The bulletin pointed out that there is no method of immunization against meningococcus meningitis. The same precautionary measures should be taken, however, as those called for if . person becomes Ill with any disease that might be communicable. These includes A prompt call for a physician, avoid close contact with others, isolate patient to prevent spread of i1ifec- ton and observe strict personal hy- giene. The infection is spread from one person to another by germ carrying droplets which have been expelled from the nose and throat of . patient, the bulletin said. This makes it especially important to avoid overcr0wding and to avoid having people sleep with their heads close together. r4
 Effective methods of treating me- ningococcus meningitis are the use of antimeningococcic serum and administration of certain of the newer sulfa drugs. The bulletin pointed out that in either case the best chance of recovery depends upon proper treatment in the early stages of the disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
REACH AGREEMENT IN FORECLOSURE

Withdrawal papers were filed in common pleas court today tl a foreclosure action brought against John D, Hull Of Waterbury by the Colonial Trust Company as trustee under the wsll Of Elisha LeaVen. worth for the City of Waterbury. The suit involved . eI.B00 promis- segy note drawn June (, ieis and secured by a mogtgage on land lo- cated on Baldwin street. T'he e0Hl- plaint charged that interest had not been paid @nce December a, fa4i, and that taxes he'd not been paid ln 1909 and lef0 and a sewer as6eses mont remained uaDasA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13

Joseph P. DiLeo, son of Mrs. Mary DiLeo of 147 Liberty street, who eIa- listed in the army six months ago has been promoted to corporal al the army air corps squadron schoo at Scott field, Illinois, according tc word received here.
 Francis J. Cosgrove, son of MT and Mrs. Joseph A. CoSgrove Of 2Os Circular avenue, received a commis- sion as ensign in the U. s. Navy reserve yesterday when he gradu- ated from the Midshipmen'S Train irg school aboard the U.S.S. Prairie State in New York city. He is a graduate of Boston college, class of l040.
 Robert F. Lynch, son of Mir. and Mrs. Daniel M. Lynch of Farming ton avenue, left this morning for Philadelphia where he will be en- listed in the U. S. army as a stafI sergeant in the Madical Corps.
 Three local men are in the group of six accepted for enlistment at the U. s. Navy Recruiting Station to- day and sent to New Haven for final examination. They are Armand Aurelli of 2i4 Orange street, Kendell c. Smaller of 87e Grandview avenue. and Guy Allen Beardsiey of Al Delaware avenue Others in the group are Karl w. Garms of Oakville, Joseph c. Car- roll of Bristol, and Thomas Daska- lakis of New Britain.
 The Navy recruiting office an- nounced today that a number oi vancancies exist for radiotechni- clans. Applicants must be between the ages of IT and 28 and prefer ably high school graduates. They must have commercial or amateur radio licenses issued by the EGG or else present proof of experience as radio repair men or other radio experience such as with high tre- quency design, transmission or re' ception. The age minimum previ- ously had been 2l years.
 The office of the U. s. Navy in- spector has been moved to 67 Broad street, New York City. according to an announcement received at the local station today. Lieutenant William O. Morrison will be tr command there.
 The local officers, Petty Officers Garry Murphy and Preston Thorns have obtained the use of a sound motion picture machine for this month and have announced that they will show pictures of the navy and any local societies or other groups who request them.
 A supply of kits for men in the Navy was sent to the local office today by the Bundles for Blue- Jackets division Of the local Bundles for America organization, The kits which contain numerous useful articles such as sh0ehollsh, scissors laees, nall file, etc., will be shipped to navy centeTs for distribution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13

Maticnal Executive Committeeman Raymond 2. Gates reporting on ace slons taken at the recent meeting Cf the national executive committee 0l Enc American Legion held at In- siimunpolis told of the proposal that The American Legion open its ranks 60 tho veterans of the present World WaS. This proposal was ordered to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13

be immediately submitted to the en- tire membership for discussion and decisicn at post meetings and de- partment conventions.
 The national executive committee did not express its own opinion on the proposal. It made 1t clear that it's adoption of the report of the constitution and bylaws commit tee which had made an exhaustive study of this issue did not consti- tslte either approval or rejection of the proposal.
 The report of the constitution and 6y-lawg committee was presented by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
LEGISLATOR A BUCK PRIVATE

Holdenville, Okla. (UP)-Paul Ball. finger, 33-year-old Holdenville, Okla, attorney, waived deferment available to him by virtue of his being a member of the Oklahoma legislature and ha senlisted in the army as 8 buck private.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
Al Jarus Honored
 By Choir Members
Popular President Leaves for Military Service Shortly
 Town Plot Community Club Plans Party
BROOKLYN NEWS

tertainment. The affair will be held Saturday night, May IS, at 8 o'clock ct the home of Mfr. and Mrs. Peter Krugelis of Highland avenue. Sev- erai door prizes will be awarded.
 The committee planning the pro- gram is composed of Alphonse Arens, Joseph Gallo, Philip sacco, Michael Russo, John Favale, Law renee Rossi and Domenic Florio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
Alliance Meeting

AIIlance MeeSImR
 The Lithuanian Roman Catholic Women's alliance will hold It's regu- lar monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the old St. Joseph's school clubroom. A social will follow the business session. All members have been urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
Wool Available

Wool AvAitable
 Wool for knitting will be distrib- uted at the regular weekly Red Cross production session sponsored by the St. Joseph's Federation de- fense committee tonight ct 7:30 at the assembly room in the old St, Joseph's school. Mrs. John Bar kauskas will be in charge. All women of the section have been in- vited to attend the sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
Glass Closes

The final class of the 20-hour Red Cross first aid course con- ducted at the Thir Congregational church hall will be held tonight at 8 o'clock. Q. Russell Sumpf has been in charge of instruction. Over 70 persons of the section have been enrolled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13

Unequal pressure in automobile tires will cause front wheels to shimHny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
Card Party

Card Party
 Plans have been completed by the Town Plot Community club for its annual card party and en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13

Rain falls 2so days in the year at some places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13
BOYS
 IN THE SERVICE

Joseph P. DiLeo, son of Mrs. Mary DiI.eo of 147 Liberty street, who er- listed in the army six months ago, has been promoted to @ corporal at the army air corps squadron school at Scott field, Illinois, according to word received here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13

The office of the U. s. Navy in- spector has been moved to 67 Broad street, New York City. according to an announcement received at the local station today. Lieutenant William O. Morrison will be in command there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-13

Robert F. Lynch, son of Mir. and Mrs. Daniel M. Lynch of Farming ton avenue, left this morning for Philadelphia where he will be er1- listed in the U. S. army as a stan sergeant in the Madical Corps.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-19

beings can rise above discomfort
and tragedy.
After three years of living AT
the front lines, the British people
have entirely changed their way
of life the first lady stated, and
she added that she did not believe
there could be any returns 10
the pre-war status. Government
support of education and technical
schools has already been planned,
she said. and the government will
take over many of the country's
war factories now turning out
weapons for the United Kingdom
Minister Of Labor Bcvin told
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-19
Mrs. Roosevelt Returns Inspired
By British Acceptance Of Hardship

WASHINGTON. NOV. 10 QNS).
Several pounds lighter and Suf-
fering from severe head cold
upon her return 10 WaShIngt
from a whirlwind tour of the
British Isles. Mrs. Eleanor RooSe-
Welt is convinced that the length
If the war depends on what the
United States does.
II everyone IN general ana
women in particular were willing
ito do more than necessary, Mrs.
Roosevelt said az a press confer
ence. "the war might we'll he
shortened and the road 10 victory
be made less .bumpy
Englands, total mobilization Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-19

never allowed a factory 10 be
built without knowing precisely
what Sc it would be put to after
+ the war.
VISITED AEF
BY doing England at top
speed, Mrs. Roosevelt managed to-
visit AEF and United States naval
bases in the British Isles and de-
clared that our forces are "a grand
bunch of kids"
Without too much grumbllng,
they have accepted the discom-
forts of the drizzly British climate,
she said, and even have become
used TO eating the dark and
Ipeculiar-taSting English bread.
The American boys in England,
she revealed. feel that they have
"a great many friends there,
and see lot of the WAAF'S,
WRENS, ATS and other members
of the feminine soldiery.
1.-The youngsters" with the AEF
are having the time of their
Lives" Mrs. Roosevelt said Smil-
ingly, but she felt that the older
men missed their homes and COM
forts bit" The question OF
morale. was non-existent, the
Presidents wife reported and the,
troops are in excellent health.
DIET ADEQUATE
Food rationing in England APP
lplied to Buckingham Palace as
lwell as the lowliest cottage on
the Clyde. Mrs. Roosevelt said,
and while the diet was adequate
lit was immensely dull"
eff any one offers me brus-
sells sprOut again, l shall surely
throw il at him." she said
laughngly.
A square meal can be had in
rants for Is cents, she said. This
includes soup. a meat or fish
course with potatoes and, possibly,
a vegetable, topped off with a
jsweet or, rarely, cheese and crack
Iers.
This low price. she said, can
ipartly accredited to the fact that
such Of the work is done by vol
lunteerS.
! They're not getting as much
to eat in England as they used
to, hut their diets are. better
balanced" Mrs. Roosevelt said.
HOT MEAL AT NOON
All school children, she related,
are given a hot meal at midday
and all children get a half pint of
milk daily. Grown-upS have to be
satisfied with the powdered milk
being shipped over by lend-leaSe.
The penetrating cold and the
nightly blackoutS impressed the
First Lady as being two of the
more uncomfortable burdens which
the British have cheerfully borne
for three years. No one is ever
completely warm. for lack of fuel.
Mrs. Roosevelt said, and the dry
ing of clothes is difficult.
SERVANTS VANISH
The royal family very seldom
stays in huge, drafty Buckingham
palace, Mrs. Roosevelt disclosed.
Windows have been shattered and
1.-The rooms can not be heated on
the infiniteSmal fuel ration al
looted TO king and pauper alike.
Mrs. Roosevelt said there are
practically no servants i'm England
and even the great ladies of the
( fabulous country manors wait on
their own tables and do their own
/ houSework.
The Detroit Times has far more
/ ...t...oII,, fa.,.o,,. faaturas than
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-19

man and woman power, she said,
would not be copied in this coun-
try. ut least for the present. She
added. however, that If more
women went into war work now
more manpower could be released
advantageously for essential mill
tary and industrial Jobs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-19
sACRIFIC INSPIRING

The complete concentration of
the British people. rich and poor,
on winning the war no matter
what sacrifices are entailed was
an inspiration 10 her, Mrs RooSe-
welt said. and proved that human
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-19
SERVANTS VANISH

The Detroit Times has far more
nationally famous features than
any other Detroit newspaper.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-19

her Mrs. Roosevelt said, that he
never allowed a factory 10 be
built without knowing precisely
what Sc it would be put to after
the war.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-20

She was crying.
please don't" he said. ~Ho's all
right now. Look at him"
The terrier, as matter Of fact,
was all right once more. His mistress,
however, was far from right. She
was still silently crying, and at the
same time fumbling for something
and failing to find it.
It's just relief" she said. And of
course l forgot my bag. I forgot
everything. If YOU lend me a hand
kerchief for a minute"
Chris reached for his and brought
it out Then his Mortified eyes saw
that it was filthy from the morning
dusting The girl saw it, too, and
smiled through her tears.
Sorry" he said. Il was doing my
morning homework! I'll get you a
towel"
But three was. of course, no towel.
Strict orders that at least three clean
towels hang By the corner washstand
meant little to the Walters family.
A hurried excursion up the front
stairs to find Dicks door still locked,
a rush down and up the back stairs
to the bathroom, to find none there,
and a brief but violent explosion from
Chris in the kitchen, finally produced
one. but the fact that the dog had re
garded it as a game and had rushed
after MIN barking did nothing to ease
the situation.
When he returned to the office, it
was to find the girl more embarrassed
than he was.
i caught it, he said, holding out
the towel. st was a good run, but I
wore it down Look at it. It's ex-
hausted.'
She laughed and wiped her face and
the rubbing brought a faint color to
her cheeks. Then she got up and
looked at him uncertainty.
Il forgot my bag, Doctor, but if
you will take my name and ad-
dress"
Nothing would please me more.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-20

But just why?"
Don't tell me you won't make a
charge for what you have done.
couldn't bear it."
He eyed her. =" I did what amy hu-
name man would have done. + I'd
seen your dog choking on the street.
I'd have done the same thing SD
don't spoil it. I'm not d veterinarian.
and happen to like dogs
You make me very mcomfort-
able.
THAT ridiculous ! had nothing
else to do. | was merely putting in
time until l started out to fool the
neighbors' And as she looked puz-
zled Pretending to be busy" he adj
ded, smiling down at her Every
morning pick up that bag over there
and start out The proper technique
is to go fast, as though in a hurry.
Once around the corner, Of course,
can slow down a bit, but I keep GO
ing"
Then YOU are just starting ,"
Two weeks Two endless, empty
weeks.
She seemed So surprised at that
however, that he FASTENED to reassura
her.
Don't let that worry you. We all
go through it. But as you go out sou
might look at my sign ON the door
1t may be i trifIe modest, YOU know
There's chap over ON Hill Street
who has an appendix IN a jar outside
They say he does a land-offtce bus.
ness
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-20
SYNOPSIS

Il was two weeks since DR.. Chris
Arden completed his mterneship and
started practice Of his own. His
first mistake was to rent an office
and room from the shiftless Walters
family but he had felt sorry for mild,
inefficient Henry Walters and his
drab, listless wife, Lily. They OBJ
yiOusly needed the money. Lying in
bed this Sunday morning, his sympa-
Thy grows when he hears the sharp
voice of Katie, their daughter, in the
next room. When Chris arises, Hen
~ apOlogetically asks him to use the
back stairs to the bathroom instead
Of going through the room of Henry's
ne'er-dO-well son, Dick, as the latter
is sleeping and has the door locked
Descending TO his office, Chris is an
noyed to find it dusty. He cleans it
himself.