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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
Churches To Appeal
 For Air Raid Workers
More Volunteers Needed as Third School of lnstruc=
 tions Opens Monday Evening at Wlby High School

as the first session opens, or at the civilian defense volunteer of- flee, ' Field street.
 The text of the mayors letter:
 "The Waterbury Defense Coun- Gil is engaged in recruiting air raid Wardens. Two schools have been finished and a new one will begin Monday evening, Jan. = tomorroW-at Wilby High School The time is 7:3O and the course lasts for two hours an evening for seven evenings.
 '"The importance of a trained air raid warden personnel cannot be over-emphasized. Every part of our city is important to us and if air raids should come to Water bury everybody will wish to play his part. To do this, training is necessary. There is nothing com plicated or difficult about being an air raid warden. It means time and sacrifice. It is a necessary part of our war effort and every one can be of assistance.
 twill you kindly urge your peo- pie to attend the Air Raid War dens' School beginning tomorrow night? We particularly ask for men who are not likely to be sub ject to call under the seelctive service laws. Men and women who are not already engaged in de- 1ense activity are urged to attend. There is TO age limit for civilian service during the war"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
CR0TT0 INSTALLS
 PEARSON TONIGHT
Zindah to Seat New Sec retary at Masonic Ten-
 pie Exercises

A committee headed by Past Monarchs Edward E. How'd and Louis Wenzel today completed ar engagements for the zindah Grotto installation ceremonies at 8 o'clock tonight at Masonic temple.
 Thom w. Corby will be inducted as monarch, succeeding MT. How'd of Bristol Master of ceremonies will be s. P. Strople of New Britain, past monrach of Aziz Grotto.
 After the installation members of the grotto and their guests will ep- joy dancing and refreshments at Temple hall.
 Other officers to be installed in- clude: Richard D. Bensen, chief justice; Raymond E. Synder, master of ceremonies; Clarence w. Slater, treasurer; J. Sydney Pearson, sec- retary; Harold E. Manville, venerable prophet, and Joseph GaDer, marshal.
 Also Gaal Reese, captain of the guard; Charles E. Wintermute, chaplain; Albert Narcotic of Bristol, sentinel; Edward E. How'd, also of Bristol, orator; Alexander Collins, keeper of the archives; Andrew Fin ley, steward, and Robert s. Calkins of Middlebury, alchemist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
FRANCISCAN HERE
 TUESDAY EVENING
Rev. Peter Baptist Duffee Catholic Mems Supper
 Club Speaker

An exceptionally large attendance is anticipated for the January meet ing of the Catholic Mems Supper club, next Tuesday evening in the Hotel Elton, at which time the Rev Peter Baptist Dutfee, O. F. M., of New York will be the speaker.
 Father Duffec has spoken in Wat erbury previously and his remarks at the time won much favorable comment and many requests for his return to Waterbury. He is present. ly stationed at the Franciscan Mon- astery, 31st Street, New York city, where he is professor of Sacred Eloquence.
 For some years Father Duffee travelled extensively in the Far East and is most familiar with the prob lens of the peoples of the countries there. He also is well acquainted with conditions in Japan, having visited on A number Of occasions there.
 When he spoke in Waterbury pre- viously war had just been declared. His appearance here Tuesday night should find many eager listeners for authentic information on the Far East situation.
 A delegation of Franciscan club members from Hartford, headed by Judge Thomas Molloy of the Hart ford Court of Common Pleas and state deputy of the Knights of Columbus, will be in attendance at the supper meeting, which is sched- uled to start promptly at 6:15 p. III.
 Following the meeting there will be a reception for Father Duffee by members ot the Franciscan club.
 There will also be a meeting aft CT the supper of the Past Grand Knights Association of Waterbury, recently formed here. All Past Grand Knights are eligible to join and are cordially invited to attend the supper meeting.
 A meeting of Sheridan councl, "A, Knights of Columbus, which spon- sors the monthly sessions, will also be held later Tuesday evening at the Columbus club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
TENANTS MOVING INTO NEW HOMES
85 Government Houses on Warner Street PrOj=
 ect Now Occupied

The prospect of complete occu- pancy of all the homes in the federal housing project on Warner street within 2 week or ten days loomed as a. ''ility today, with 85 of the te4 .4 ts already rented, and the rest scl. duled to be let as soon as the utility companies have fin ished work at the site.
 One block of buildings is at pres ent being equipped with gas and electric connections, and should be handed over to Housing Manager David T. McGrath for leasing by the first of next week, it was learned. Some delay in the furnishing of these utilities has resulted from the necessity of blasting before mains can be installed at the site.
 Unless further obstacles arise, the first tenants are expected to move into the other housing project in Waterbury, on Hamilton avenue, by the middle of this month. The site will accommodate 178 families, in addition to the 122 which will oc- cupy homes at the Warner street project.
 Charles A. Palumbo, who has been assistant housing manager for both local projects, has been transferred by the Federal Works Agency, and will be manager of the New London project after Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
Fourteen Fatal Auto Accidents Recorded Here In 1941
|F. B. l. CHECKING
 LOCAL SUSPECTS
Reports Current Involve Alleged Pro=Axis Sym=
 pathizers Here

Several Waterburians are under surveillance by F. D. I. agents for alleged pro-Axis sympathies, it was reported today. One is said to hold an important post with firm now engaged in a major project for a local defense plant.
 Complaints about persons with pro-Axis leanings or who are sus- pected of anti American activity are al carefully investigated by the Fed eral Bureau of Investigation. The complaints from this city have been filed with the New Haven office of the F. B. I.
 Federal officials have warned against making law-abiding aliens or citizens the victims of waveSof hysteria but at the same time are glad to receive information of any seditiouS remarks or suspicious &C., tivity.
 Throughout the state, 1t is under stood, the activity of scores of per- sons is under close scrutiny. War time laws provide heavy penalties for sedition or similar crimes. Re- ports of alleged fifth column" movements in several parts of the state, including one supposedly in Litchfield County, are now being probed by the F. B. I. It is reported that arrests in some cases are con- templated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
CHARLES STANARD,
 TWISTED, KILLED
Hitch=Hiker, 75, Struck By New York Car Near
 Norfolk Town Farm

Charles E. Stanard, 75, of PTS Walnut street, Winsted, was killed by an automobile while hitch hiking home last night near the Norfolk town farm when struck by 8 car driven by Albert J. Falkowski of Solvay, N. Y.
 Falkowski was held by the cor oner pending completion of the in- vestigation.
 After Stanard was killed several hours elapsed before he was identi- fled. Mrs. Gladys Ramsay of Win sted, his daughter. arriving at the funeral home in Winsted, made the Identification.
 The daughter said her father was at Sheffield visiting relatives. Fal- kowSki told State Trooper George H. Ferris of the Canaan barracks the elderly man walked out from the side of the road into the path of his car. Assisting Ferris were State Trooper Louis Pequignot of Canatn and Alton Smith of the Norfolk po- lice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03

trian, West Main and Gilbert streets aged 40; March A, pedestrian, 29t East Main street, aged 51; Marcl, 26, pedestrian, Bunker Hill avenue, aged 76; May 3, pedestrian, 670 Wa tertown avenue, aged 66; May 12. West Main and Gilbert streets, aged 65; June 19, pedestrian, 935 South trian, West Main street and Judd Main street, aged 56; July 20, pedes- streets, aged 56; August 25, pedes- trian, Sylvan avenue, aged 56; Oct. 18, pedestrian, Exchange place, aged 62; Nov 3, pedestrian, East Main and Orchard streets, aged 86; Nov. 5, pedestrian, 715 North Main street, aged 73; Dec. 12, M. V. vs. motor cycle, Hamilton avenue, aged 22; Dec. 3l, pedestrian, Thomaston ave- nue and Sheffield street, aged "A.
 The fourteen traffic deaths in- volved thirteen pedestrians and one motor vehicle accident in which a motorcyclist was involved and fatal ly injured. Only one of 1941's fatal
 ies involved a child and the aver age age of those killed in traffic &C., cidents is fifty-six.
 Waterbury's record of thirteen pedestrian fatalities bears out Con- missioner of State Police Edward J. Hickey's recent statement which was: Tt is in connection with the reckless use of the highway by both pedestrians and motorists that the law enforcement bodies of htis state are bending every effort to el1m- mate these sources of accidents. The speeder, the reckless driver, the drunken driver or the careless pe- destrian has no place in the great traffic movements of today, and we intend to eliminate them wherever possible.
 ''The highway safety commission is now engaged in a pedestrian safety campaign, and it is the duty of every motorists and pedestrian to cooperate. Pedestrians, especially should learn the few simple rules of safety and get into the habit of observing them"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
TOWN COMMITTEE
 BACKS MONACAN
Democrats Plan District Meetings to Arrange Can=
 vass of Entire City

Full backing for the candidacy of Aldermanic President John s. Mon- agan, VDemocratic candidate for Congress in teh special election Jan uary 20, was voted by the Democra- tic town committee at meeting last night at party headquarters, 79 North Main street.
 District meetings, to arrange a canvass of the entire city prior to the special election, will begin next week. Applications for absentee ball. lots will be sent to men in the mili- tary forces and to other local voters now out of the city.
 Reports on progress of the dis trict canvasses will be made at a meeting of the town committee next Friday night.
 The committee elected Mrs. Mar ion Miller of Griggs street to mem bership as committeeWoman from District IA.
 It was voted to have Chairman Maurice F. Tangney offer the serv- ices of all members of the town committee to the Waterbury De- fense Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
SOCIALITES HOLD
 BOYS CLUB DANCE

The "Socialites" of the Waterbury Boys Club last evening held their weekly dance at the clubs gymna- sium on Cottage Place, following the basketball game between the Volunteers and Rebels.
 With the aid of William Johnson. club director, the following commit tee planned the affair: William Hayes, Mario Generai, Harry Metro, William Behr, Joseph GorAan, John Assenza, Ray Perry, Anthony Zasa- movich, Michael Capuano, Bernard Bergeron, Floyd Stefanelli, Alfred Coelho, Paul LaBonte and John Walsh.
 The following girls took part in the plans: Theresa Dorval, Barbara Tomlinson, Laura Coehlo, Jeanette Bergeron, Ruth Beebe, Madeline and Mary Berardo Nadine Duncan, June Grenier, Yolanda Guarino, Jo- sephine and Jean Caparaso, Patri- cia Corrideo and Helen Kallas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
Only Nine Reported
 During Previous Year
 Police Report States
Pedestrians Killed By Autos on Streets of City; Authorities to Wage War on Carelessness

waterbury with fourteen traffic deaths in 1941 reached its highest peak in motor vehicle fatalities since 1887 when sixteen people were Killed in traffic accidents" release from the Waterbury traffic accident prevention bureau disclosed today.
 The statement declares that Since 1887 deaths were reduced to nine in 1888; twelve in 1889 and nine in 1940. Waterbury's average traf- fic death rate from the year 1881 through 1886 when the Accident Prevention Bureau and Investigat- ing Squad was formed was sixteen.
 Waterbury's fourteen traffic deaths ln chronological order for 1941 are ls follows:
 January g, pedestrian, 758 East Main street. aged 5; March l, pedes-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
Hospital Bulletins

Miss Adele Lutkus, 34, of 129 Congress avenue, who received bruises and abrasions of the left leg and right ankle, when she was struck by an automobile in front of the Oakville Pin Co. on Water- town avenue, was treated at the Waterbury hospital last night.
 The driver of the car, Ralph Mango, 26, of Hillcrest aveune, Oakville was not arrested pending the outcome of Motor Patr0lman Harry Martins Investigation.
 Officer Martin said Miss Lutkus ran across Watertown avenue to catch a bus for Waterbury after she came out of work at the Pin Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
BUILDING HERE
 SHOWS DECLINE
Only 36 Permits Issued During December; $4O,-
 900 for One Project

A sharp drop in building activ- ities in Waterbury during the month of December was reported in Build ing Inspector John T. Hartley's tabulation for the month, issued to- day. ...."
 Only 36 permits were issued in December, for a total of $87,0O0. Nearly half of this total was ac- counted for by the reconstruction of the Rose shop building at 87 South Main stret, at a cost of $40,- 900.
 The December total was less than half that for November, and less than fifth that for October, which was an unusually active month for construction.
 According to the monthly report, the decrease is partly attributable to the fact that no permits were issued in December for two-family homes, and that there were no large items of factory construction com pdIdDlC LO lIic S0UU,UUU dCClulOll started by the Waterbury Tool Co. in October.
 In December, IS permits of a non- residential nature were issued, for a total of $52,950, among them 10 for garages, costing $2,7OO; 1 for S4,0O0 service station; factory ad- ditions for $2,950, and miscellaneous ether additions and alterations to- ralpling $500, in addition to the single 540,000 item.
 Residential permits included g for one-family homes, at $32 300, and 6 for additions and alterations costing $1, ,75O, or a total of $34,050 in this categoryl.
 Grand totals for the two previous show the steady decline in the last months of 1941; October, q permits for $442,800; November, s1 permits for $208, 8,430; December, 36 permits for 87,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
SENIOR SCOUTS IN
 AVIATION CLASSES
Nationwide Movement to Start to Prepare Young
 sters for Future

Adapting it's program to changing times and to the present-day needs of the country, the Boy Scouts of America have instituted an aviation program for it's members all over the country, according to an announce ment by David F. Babson, executive of the Mattatuck council.
 Senior scouts will now have oppor- tunity to qualify for the rank of Air Scout Observer, Air Scout Tech nician, and Air Scout Craftsmen. Younger scouts ill the Tenderfoot, Second class and First class ranks will also be able to participate in the program, winning certain insig- mia for their efforts.
 The program, as in Canada and Great Britain, will not involve actual instruction or experience in flying, but will greatly increase the oppor- tunity of Boy Scouts to become air minded and informed in this rapid ly enlarging field of activity, quite apart from the place of aviation in military operations.
 This new activity will be supple mentary to many related scouting activities, such as camping, signal ing, first aid, safety, leadership, and civic service. Younger scouts, in- eligible for the regular Air Scout program, will be offered opportun- ities in model building and similar activities, in the scout tradition of learning by doing. A new series of aviation merit badge subjects will be open to any scout who is interested.
 Single and double blade propeller insignia will be awarded to scouts for achievement in this field. The Air Scout program will be open to all scouts fifteen years old or more. Those participating will be trained first as observers, later going on to technical and craftsman work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
TIRE RATIONINC
 BOARD TO MEET
District Office Will Open Monday at State Armory;
 Area Outlined

The Waterbury district ofnce of the state tire rationing system will open Monday morning to handle applications for permission to pur- chase tires and tubes. The ofilce will be in the state armory on Field street.
 Waterbury Is headquarters for District No. 5, one of the IT ration ing districts set up in the state. Included in the district are this city, Prospect, Wolcott, Watertown, Bethlehem, Morris, Middlebury, Roxblry, Southbury, Washington, Thomaston, Plymouth and Wood bury.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully has rec commended to Col. Samuel H. Fish CT. state defense administrator, that the five-man board for this district consist of Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis of this city, Robert Mcclure of Middlebury, Miss Mary Hennes- sey and Edward Cohen of this city, and First Selectman E. R. Kaiser of Thomaston.
 The committee will have the pow CT to rule on all applications for permission to purchase tires and tubes. For the time being, it will be near-impoSsibility to buy tires for passenger cars. Plans for pro- cedure in handling applications are row being worked out by the F boards about the state, under the supervision of Col. Fisher and Ches- ter BoWles, who will serve as ra- tioning director.
 Members of the rationing board, receive no pay for their services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
YOUNG DEMOCRATS TO MEET TUESDAY

New Haven County Young Demo- cratic leaders will make plans for participation in the special con- gressional election at meeting in Seymour Tuesday night.
 President Nicholas Zappone of this city will name club commit tee to aid the campaign of the Democratic congressional candidate, Attorney John s. Monagan. Club members will work with the party organiza tions in their towns in get ting out the vote on the day of the special election.
 The club will hold several more meetings before the election. l. will seek to round up support among young people for MT. Mon- agan's candidacy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
WPA SPONSORS
 FIRST AID CLASS
Thedra Melbourine to Open Course Monday at Neigh=
 bOrhOOd House

The first of a series of a first aid course will be sponsored by the w. P. A. educational department fer men, women and young people. This includes the Pearl street and neighboring sections.
 Glasses will begin Monday, Jan- uary 5, at 7:30 in the evening in the club rooms at the Pearl Sxeet Neighborhood House. The classes will be instructed by Thedra R. Melbourine, who has been certified as an instructor by the local chap ter of Red Cross. s
 Each course will extend over a period of twenty hours, and certifi- cates of proficiency will be issued by the Waterbury chapter of the American Red Cross for those con- pleting the course. The classes are free to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
MENDELSSOHN
 CHORUS IN CONCERT

The Mendelssohn Male chorus will present a concert in the Methodist church, Lakeville, tomorrow after noon at o'clock. Members of the chorus will meet in the First Con- gregational church on West Main street prior to their departure at ? o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
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ESTABLISHED 1888

Post Holiday Social Functions Leave AYoung Man In A Very Bad Position Socially Unless He's The Proud Owner Of Our Tux Suit By 'Sompeck' At $24.75.
 In Prep Shop" - Second Floor It's brilliant piece of tailoring
 by thot recognized clothes author,
 social orbiter and recognized ou-
 thority on formal and sem-formoI
 evening dress for young men up
 to size 40-"Sompeck."
 It's beautiful midnight bIue-o double breasted model of classic shape retaining lines, trim
 figure tracing fit, and style dis
 function which adds to your socioA security.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03

Letters asking all local pastors to urge their parishioners to volun- teer as air raid wardens have been sent by Mayor Vincent A. Scully, who asks that the letters be read at services tomorrow.
 The citys third air raid warden school will open at 7:30 Monday night at Wilby High School. Mayor Scully and Chief Air Raid Warden James J. Curtin will be among the speakers.
 Volunteers may enroll at WilbY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03
MEMS LEAGUE IN
 REGULAR MEETING

The Bunker Hill Mems league will hold a regular meeting at 8 o'clock Monday evening in the Mems league rooms to make plans for the banquet to be held later in the month. Fol lowing the business meeting sound movies dealing with frequency mod ulation will be shown.
 Pictures of the cast of "The Womanless Wedding" the much talked-of farce given recently at the Bunker Hill church, are now available, it is announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03

While young, a sponge can swim They gecome permanently attached to rocks and other objects at later periods of their lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03

Motorists generally do not make full use of the braking power of their engines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-03

Pearl s. Buck, famous author, was born May s, 1890.
Evening star., 1942-10-08
Selections
Laurel Consensus Fast j..

Laurel Consensus Fast.
BY the Associated Press.
Most Alert, Voucher, Water
Tight.
Fad, Driven Snow. Gallant
Witch.
3-Rougemont, Compass Rose,
Greenwich Time.
+saboteurs Ballacon, Miss De-
fence.
5-Cape Cod. Jay Jay, Texon Boy.
1Prince Govans, Vintage Port, He
Rolls.
7-Wise Tinmie, Dollar Bay, Can
8-Noisy. Broiler. Dizzy Dame.
Best bet-saboteur.
Rockinghann Consensus (Fast).
BY the Asstmiated Press.
1-Isfahan, Turnabout, Paille.
,2-Pearl Harbor, Betty Leon, South
ern Yam.
3-Argos, Equistone, Poppycock.
+Airspring, Shasta Man. Gala Fly.
@La Scala, Guy Fawkes, Flaming
High
6Fritz. Balmy Spring, Prairie Dog.
7-Noodles, Recoatna, Rebbina.
8-Somali, Buckets, Fairmond.
Best bet-Argos.
Belmont Park Consensus Fast.
BY the Associated Press. ..
1-Tindell, Pentland Firth, Dallas
Lady.
2-Rodimic, Dennis F.. Mccormick.
3-St. Patrick's Day, Danerski,
African Boy.
Recap, Raj Kumaf, Penn Royal
5-Son Of Peace, Flying Tiger, Joe
Burger.
6-Copperman, Porter's Cap, Ar
gonne Woods
key Ring. Mark, Sun Eager.
8-Strolling In, At Play, Kentown.
Best bet-Son of Peace.
Belmont East.
BY the Louisville Times.
Take a Letter, Whirligig. Daring.
2-Highbrow. Candlestick, Dennis F.
3-No selections.
Evening star., 1942-10-08
Murdock and La Toilette
Back 1enIey Bus Line
Earlier Story on Page B-1.)

Earlier Story on Page B-1.)
Requests by citizen groups for es-
tablishment of a new bus service be-
tween Tenley Circle and Macarthur
boulevard were supported today at a
hearing before the Public Utilities
Commission by Senators Murdock,
Democrat, of Utah, and La Toilette,
Progressive. of Wisconsin. But they
both protested that the suggested
route should be changed.
AS the proposal was presented at
The opening of the hearing, the buses
would traverse Nebraska avenue and
Loughborough road, then swing
through Maud street and Manning
place to Macarthur boulevard. Sen
ator Murdock said the turn into
Maud street was too sharp and that
the grades on Maud street and
Manning place were too steep to be
safe.
Senator La Toilette added that
there was a blind intersection on
Manning place, at Palisade lane.
The Senators live on Manning place.
Evening star., 1942-10-08
Two Nazi Planes Credited
To Battered Fortress Plane
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. Oct. 8.-The triumph
OF Phyllis Flying Fortress
which wobbled home last week on
two motors after she was all but
shot to pieces over France-became
even more stirring today when
United States headquarters dis
closed that her gunners shot down
at least two Of the 40 FW-l90's
which attacked her and damaged
several others.
Phyllis" was in last Fridays big
fortress raid on Meaulte, in Occu-
pied France, and was winging home
last in tail-end formation when
the Nazi fighters pounced on her.
She made her base even though
two of her motors were shot out Of,
commission, her rudder and sta
bilizer each bore three shell holes,
half her controls were shot away
her landing gear was smashed, a
huge hole was punched in one wing
and 200 holes were put into her
fuSelage.