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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Special to The Democrat)

Waterville, Me, Jan. l3-During the recent holidays several under graduates and Professor Herbert L. Newman brought group of Colby college alumni up to date on hap penings at Colby and developments on the new campus, Mayflower Hill, at a meeting of the Nauga- tuck Valley Alumni Association at the home of Dr. and Mrs. John H. Foster in Middlebury.
 Thirty-ont parents of Waterbury Colby students, Colby Alumni, and friends heard five students discuss students activities and Professor Newman compare and contrast the present Colby with the Colby of pre-World War I days as well as reveal something of what faces col- leges throughout the country dur ing the days to colhe.
 Edwin Alexander, graduate of Crosby High school in the class of 1889, as an associate editor of the Colby ECHO, student newspaper, and varsity manager of basketball, outlined the duties of the three as- sociate editors in publishing the paper and discussed the outlook for the 1942 Colby hoopsters. His re- marks were peculiarly opportune because o' the fact that his charges had just successfully invaded two Connecticut basketball courts, de- feating Trinity and Wesleyan less than A week reviouSly.
 Donald Sterner, also a Crosby graduate in the class of '39, re- viewed the football season in which Colby won the Maine champion ship by defeating Bates and Bow doin and tieing the University of Maine as well as discussing pros- poets for the track, baseball, hock- ey, tennis and golf teams. AS as- sistant sports editor on the ECHO staff he was we'll qualified to bring this news to alumni.
 Calvin Hubbard, another of the '39 class at Crosby, brought the latest news about developments in building activities on Mayflower Hill in Water ''o, Maine, where Colby is erecting an entirely new campus to supplant their present site near the business section of the town. His statement that plans were in the making to transfer the three upper classes of the women's division to the new campus next fall was news to most of those present.
 Miss Anne Foster, a graduate of St. Margarets School in Middle bury, as an assistant on the ECHO business staff, outlined the work of distributing each issue and solic-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Generous Donations
 Featuring Campaign
"victory Book" Appeal Strikes Responsive Chord in
 Waterbury; Details of Collection Arranged

While contributions of books con- tinued to pour into Silas Bronson library in generous quantity today, officials of the Victory Book cam- paign in this city elaborated plans for the house-to-house canvass scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24.
 Volumes delivered to the library, campaign headquarters for Water bury and Wolcott, had accumulated to several hundred by this morning and other persons were calling by phone and in person to make in- quiries about when it would be most convenient for them to bring in their books.
 The committee conducting the drive in Waterbury is much pleased at the variety of books which are being given by the Waterbury pub lie for the men in the nations armed services. Contributions re- ceived yesterday and today cover a wide range of subjects, and all will help to meet the various de- mands of the soldiers and sailors whose present library facilities are very limited.
 Tn preparation for the door-to- door collection of books, Miss Fred erika Bryan. head of the Red Cross Volunteer Motor corps, has prom ised to place 75 cars and drivers at the disposal of the committee and the city is now being mapped and divided into sections to expe dite the canvass. Cars will begin the collection at nine o'clock on the morning of the 24th, it is an- nounced
 Miss Helen Haugh, director Of the Junior Red Cross program in the local high schools, has come to the aid of the committee by promising to have 500 volunteers on hand to assist in the collection In addition, the high school pupils will spread information about the drive among their friends and neighbors, and will give radio broadcasts in sup port of the nation wide campaign.
 WaterburianS are urged to begin searching through their attics and their bookshelves for old volumes which they have read and enjoyed but no longer needed, in order to have the books gathered together when the canvassers call.
 Persons who find it convenient to leave their books at the library may, of course, do so at any time during the six-Week drive. It is hoped that Waterbury will con- tribute more than 60,000 volumes to the goal of ten million set nation- ally by the American Library as- sociation, the American Red Cross and the U. s. O., sponsoring or ganirations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
School Board Meetings Held "Waste or Time"
Commissioner Kearney Charges Important Pro. posals Defeated by Political Decisions"- Stone Takes Exception to
 Accusation.

In plea for more effective &C., tion by the board of education, par ticularly when the country is en- gagged in total war, and well-con- sidered measures are essential, Com- missioner John J. Kearney last night scored the political" decisions made by the board during the past two years.
 This board would accomplish a great deal more," the commissioner asserted earnestly, If every mem- Der acted and voted as an individu- al. In past years I have seen any number of worthwhile suggestions introduced here, and voted down by a 5-4 margin without anything like due consideration"
 MT. Kearney added that to him the discouraging thing was that after meetings, the very persons who had voted down the proposals would admit that they were deserving of more consideration, but that T had to vote that way"
 T don't see why they should have to vote that way" he continued. Frankly, I don't think we've &C., complished very much in the past two years. It's waste of good time to come down here week after week, and have good proposals knocked down consistently on purely political grounds"
 Tn wartime particularly we must all do our bit," the commissioner went on, land every proposal should receive the consideration that its merits warrant"
 President Raymond Stone replied that Commissioner Kearney was very evasive in his charges.
 q for one" he said. have never
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Waterburians Edit
 Colby College Echo
Edwin Alexander and Anne Foster on Newspaper
 Staff; New Campus Being Developed

iting advertising from local mer- chants.
 Robert Riefe, a graduate of Irv- ing Preparatory School in Tarry- town on the Hudson, when asked about the student reaction to Presi- dent Roosevelt's declaration of war. thought that there would be a pos sible demand for an R. O. T. c. unit at Colby.
 Some of the highlights of Pro- lessor Newman's remarks were his portrayal of the spirit of democracy at Colby illustrated by representa- tion of Jewish students on the in- terfraternity council and the pro- portion of students with foreign born parents which appears on the roster of Colby's fraternities Ca con- dition not apparent in his student days); the contrast between the spirit among faculty members dur ing the last war and that now be- coming evident which bends every effort toward keeping the college men in school rather than rushing them into the army and trans forming the campus into a train ing camp; and the problem facing the colleges in the present war along with the scores of plans and suggestions for solving them such as admitting high-grade high school juniors to college, shortening the college course to three years, per- mitting rtudents to take as large program of courses each year as their capabilities permit and re- stricting extra-curricular activities.
 Those present included MT. and Mrs. T. E. Alexander, MT. and Mrs. O. E. Sterner, MT. and Mrs. Louis R. Hubbard, MT. and Mrs. Earl Pierce, MT. and Mrs. Bruno Riefe, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Armstrong, MT. and Mrs. Ed Eisenwinter, MT. and Mrs. J. R. Putnam, Mrs. Ches- ter Baxter, John Parker, Mrs. Jane Dixon, Miss Shirley Armstrong, Miss Doris Blanchard, Elmer Baxter, pr. and Mrs. John H. Foster, M. Thom- as and Miss Leonara Knight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
BOOK COLLECTION
 SITES ANNOUNCED
Churches, Stores, Frater- nal Organizations, Fac-
 tories Aiding Campaign

Naugatuck, Jan. 13.-The follow ing places have been designated as collection centers for books in the Victory Book Campaign:
 Churches: St. Francis, Methodist, Salem Lutheran, Emmanuel Luth- eran, Congregational, Hillside Con- gregational, St. Mary's, St. Hedwig's, Polish National, St. Michael's.
 Fraternal organizations Elks' hall, Eagles hall, Masonic hall, K. of c. rooms.
 Stores: Brennan's, Donovan's Drug, Main and Maple, First Ma tional Store, Walnut street, A&P Hillside avenue, B. Weissman, Beebe street, Naugatuck Fuel Co.,, Union City Pharmacy.
 Savings Bank, National Bank. Alcazar Theater, Gem Theater (toWn halD.
 Factories: U. s. Rubber Co., East ern Malleable Iron, Peter Paul, Bris- tol Co.,, Naugatuck Glass Co.,, Ris- don Mfg. Co.,, Lewis Engineering Chemical Co.,, Naugatuck Mfg. Co.,, Russell Mfg. Co.
 High school, Y. M. c. A., library.
 Homes: Mrs. A. Louis Kalas, Mrs. Edmund o. Hess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

said that I had to vote certain way, and I know of no other mem Der who has. I've made up my own mind and voted accordingly. Just because l don't agree with you does- mt mean I'm being dictated to-"
 I'm not accusing you," Commis- sioner, Kearney replied, I'm just stating what I've seen and heard"
 The exchange of remarks arose after the Republican commissioner had inquired whether anything had been done in regard to his sugges- ton of some weeks ago that Miss Sadie Reilly, teacher of shut-in chill dren, be given an allowance for transportation. Super ntendent Thomas J. Condon, in answer to a question, replied that he was not in favor of giving such an allowance, citing the example of other cities in the state.
 We don't care what's being done in other cities," Commissioner Rear ney replied. That's got nothing to do with what we do here."
 A1ter cOnSlOeraDle QlScuSSlOn Dy all the members, it was voiced that the teachers committee bring in a report at the next meeting, all though Commissioner Kearny said sardonically:
 We might just as well not bother. We know what the report will be"
 Commissioner Parkinson asked why the board never heard reports from the attendance officer, in view of the prevalence of juvenile delin- quency at the present time, and was told by Dr. Condon that such re- ports could easily be given if the board wished it. On motion of Con- missioner Perry Graicerste!n, 1t was voted that the attendance officer should submit such a report to the next board meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
GUARDSMEN ENJOY
 IRISH HOSPITALITY


 Naugatuck, Jan. 13-The Irish are noted for their hospitality and the Naugatuck Division, Ancient Order of Hibcrnians gave an example of this Sunday afternoon when they invited a number of the state guardsmen who are guarding local factories into Hibernian hall to par take of sandwiches and other re- treatments.
 The guardsmen were pleased with the hospitality and thoroughly en- joyed the eats. Peter F. MeeGan president of the local Hibernians said, Tt is the least we can do, for you boys are working for the inter- ests of all the residents of Nauga- tuck"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
NOLLE GRANTED
 ACCUSED DRIVER
'Topsy' Driving Charge Is Dropped Today; Defend-
 ant Recently Fined

Frank Hoffman, Jr., 39, of l42 Atwood avenue, charged with oper- ating an automobile while under the influence of liquor, was given nolle in municipal court today when his case was called before Judge T. E. Conway.
 Hoffman's case was nolled in low CT court after he was bound over to the criminal superior court re- gently. Last Tuesday he was fined $200 and costs after he pleaded nolo contendere in criminal superior court to a charge of automobile homicide.
 Prosecutor Attorney William K Lawlor said the case of Hoffman on the other charge was disposed Of today after Hoffman was fined on a more serious charge earlier last week.
 Hoffman was involved in a fatal accident when the car he was op- erating struck Louis TroSino, 62, of 730 Oakland avenue last Oct. l8 while the victim was crossing In Exchange Place.
 Trosino died later at the St. Mary's hospital from injuries sus- tained when struck by the car Hoffman was driving, police said.
 When Hoffman was arraigned in criminal superior court, Judge Rob- ert l.. Munger was informed by the states attorney, William B. Fitz- gerald that although at the time of the fatality 1t was raining, Hoff- man should have had no difficulty in seeing Trosino attempting to cross the street because testimony showed his car wa travelling only about eight miles an hour.
 He held the accused culpable be- cause on examination 1t was found that the man was under the in. fluence of liquor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
NAUCATUCK BANK
 RENAMES FUTILE

Naugatuck, Jan. 13 = Donald s Futile, was reelected chairman of the board of the annual meeting of the Naugatuck National Bank al the bank this morning. William G Boies, president and trust officer was also reelected.
 Lewis A. Dibble was named q vice president as was Charles H. Upson Beneville N. Wilmot was chosen cashier and Miss Anna Nolde, as- Sistant cashier. Roy N. Johnson was named assistant trust officer.
 Directors named include: MT Boies, H. H. Bristol, John E. Caskey, William M. Chittenden, c. F. Davis MT. Dibble, Emil Mannweiler, w. H Norton, John H. Schmuck, Clare mont I. Tolles, c. B. Futile, D. S Futile and c. H. Upson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
RELIGIOUS CLASSES
 OPEN WITH SUPPER

Rev William s. Terrell. secretary of the Connecticut Baptist Conven- tion, was the principal speaker at the supper preceding the opening session of the six courses sponsored by the Waterbury Council of Religi- ous Education last evening at the Second Congregational church. The courses will be held every Monday evening until February l6.
 CourcSes on fundamental ques- tions includes one by Rev. Richard H. Ritter of Southington on Jesus and His Teachering;" one On My Christian Beliefs" by Rev. Russell J. Clinchy of Hartford, and one on Personal Religious Living by Rev John Maurice Deyo of Water town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
MIDDLEBURY BOY BITTEN BY DOG

Richard Argenta. l6. of RED ,, Kelly road, Middlebury, was treated yesterday at the Waterbury hospi- tai for dog bites suffered when the youth was walking in the Tamarack swamps short distance from High land avenue in the direction Of Mid- dlebury. .
 Hospital authorities said the youth was discharged after receiving treat ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Somers of ST Center street, will be held tomorrow morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Immaculate Conception church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia Eva McNaught, of A Waterville street was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 7C Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John J Snavely and Rev. Dr. John c. Walk CT, officiating. Burial was ill old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of John H. Lippke was held at the Mulville funeral home yesterday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. David P. Gaines ofiici- ating. Burial was in Riverside cem- etery.
 Bearers were Thomas Lally Frank Mellon, Harold Butler, Johr Tangney, George Casey and Charles Lawson.
 The funeral of John L. Brophy was held this morning from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Rev. Robert Chagnon celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at 10 o'clock, assisted by Rev. Edward Morrison as deacon and Rev. Francis Barret as sub deacon.
 A special musical program was arranged by Mrs. Robert Birt, or gan!st and soloist.
 The bearers included: James Cal wei, J. Glenn Griffith, Idris R. AL derson and Lester Kennedy.
 Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with services by Father Chagnon.
 The funeral of Peter LaFond o1 289 East Main street, Thomaston will be held tomorrow morning al 8:15 o'clock from the Belleville Funeral Home, 66 East Clay street to St. Ann's church at o'clock Burial will be in the family plot al i Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Frank Voketaiti! was held this morning at 8:30 o'clocl from the Stokes Funeral Home, 69- North Riverside street, to St. Joseph, church. Rev. Joseph Valentieju celebrated the requiem Mass at ! o'clock.
 The bearers were Stanley, Joseph Anthony Voketaitis, Frank Briggic Walter Uzdayinis and William Mur' phy.
 Burial was in the family plot a Calvary, with services by Fathe Valantiejus.
 The funeral of Patrick Sugrue wa held this morning at 8:l5 o'clocl from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27' West Main street to the Church C. the Blessed Sacrament. Rev. Fran. cis Barrett celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at 9 o'clock assisted by Rev. Edward Morrison as deacon, and Rev. Robert Chag non as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included: Michael Dennis, Daniel and Bartholomew Sugrue, Laurence Sullivan, and Ro bert Mcdonald.
 Burial was in old St. Joseph cemetery, with services by Fathe Morrison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
WILLIAM WEARY, R. RULE DIE TREASURER

Hartford, Jan. 13-The following corporation certificate was filed Monday in the offic, of Secretary of the State Chase Going Wood- house:
 Naugatuck .teel Rule Die Con- pany, Inc, Naugatuck. Paid jn cash, $3100; BIO shares at $10 par Jere J. Murphy, president; William J. Neary, Jr., treasurer; Joseph De- hippolytis, secretary, and Robert E Casey Of Willimantic, additional di- rector,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

It's plain to be seen Goggin's team is down in the cellar but perhaps next week they will make a bet ter showing.
 Frederick Arab, son Of MT. and Mrs. A. Arab of sylvan avenue, has passed his final test for the U. S. Marine Corp and is now on his way to Paris Island North Carolina.
 The annual election of officers for Washington Park Community club will be held this evening at Washington Park Community house at 8 o'clock Business meeting will be held before the election and all members are urged to be on hand early as quite few important com mittee reports have to be taken care of before the election can get un- der way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
ABBOTT COMMUNITY
 CLUB TO CONVENE

Members of the Mary Abbott Community club will have their mon.hly meeting at o'clock this evening in the gymnasium of the Mary Abbott school. Activities for the coming year will be discussed, and all members of the organiza- tion are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
IN ME,NOItIAN

Tn loving memory of our beloved mother. and grandmother, Lucia Pinto, who departed this earth. three years ago today, Jan. 18th, 1889. You are not forgotten love one Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last. We shall remember thee.
 (Signed) Daughters:
 MRS. MICHAEL TGFAROLO, MRS. JOSEPHINE SANTALUCIA,
 and GRANDCHILDREN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
BRIDGEPORT GETS
 LAWYERS SEMINAR

Representative of the local Bar association will attend the second seminar of the Connecticut State Bar association, Monday, in Bridge port superior court room. George C. Blattmachr, a member of the New York Bar association, will lec- ture on Income Tax" at 3:30 D m. and again at 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
OBITUARY

MCMANN-MrS. Emma McMann, wife of Harry l.. McMann of 1 Flint street, Wildemere Beach, Milford, died Sunday night at St. Vincent's hospital in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. McMann leaves, besides her husband, son, H. Ralph of Mill ford; daughter, Mrs. Charles Lathon of Marblehead, Mass; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Mitchell of Mill ford, and four grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at o'clock at the George J. Smith & Son funeral home, 135 Broad street, Milford, with burial in Riverside cemetery Waterbury, at 3 o'clock.
 DUNNIGAN-James E. Dunnigan of 1036 South Main street died last night at his home following a short illness. A native of Haverstraw N. J.. he had been a resident of this city for more than SO years.
 All of that time MT. Dunnigan had lived in the South End section. He was employed as power press operator for more than 45 years by the Scovill Mfg. company. He was a communicant of St. Patrick s church.
 MT. Dunnigan leaves his wife, Mrs. Johanna (Cluney) Dunnigan; three sons, Thomas, of Florida i; James of New Haven, ard Francis of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Thomson and Miss Margaret Dunnigan of this city and four grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Patricks church at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening and tomorrow afternoon and even- ing.
 LONGO--Mrs. Vittorio fMorasco) 1ongo, 83, widow of Nicola Longo, died last night at the home of her son-in-laW, John Latino of 82 Ridge street. A native of Italy, she came to this city g years ago. Mrs. Longo was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lcurdes, and a member of its Sa- cred Heart society.
 She leaves sister, Mrs. Mary Ross of Pit-5irn, Pa; step-son |, Joseph Lon:s and a step-daugh- ter, Mrs. Joseph Pelosi of Water bury; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Thurs- da/ from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, at g o'clock, with a solemn high Mass at Our Lady of l. urdes church o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from to II o'clock and tomorrow from 2 to II p. m.
 GUARINO-Mrs. Rosaria Guarino ] 62, widow of Lorenzo Guarino, diee at the Waterbury hospital last night following a lingering illness. A na. tive of Italy. she came to this coun- try g years ago.
 Mrs. Guariro leaves three sisters Mrs. Catherine Candeloro. Mrs Andrea Parente and Mrs. Samue,e all of Philadelphia; a daughter in law, Mrs. Mary Guarino of Berk eley avenue, with whom she mad her home; four grandchildren ant several nieccs and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Wednes day morning at 8 o'clock from thu Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, to St. Lucy's church wher' a requiem high Mass will be cele brated at 9 o'clock. Burial will b, iu the family plot, Calvary ceme tery. l Friends may call at the funera home today from s to Il p. n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
COMMUNITY CLUB
 ELECTS TONIGHT
Annual Report to Be Read at Meeting; O'Neil's
 Team Leading League
Washington Hill

The Holy Name 45 tournament played their fifteenth game of the season last evening at St Francis Xavier parish hall The scores for this game were:
 Fitzmaurice 25; Goggin r.
 Conway 22 Cusick 20.
 O'Donnell 23; McHugh 19.
 O'Neil 26; Coughlin 16.
 The Standing of the teams are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
HEALTH- Do Not Lose Me!

Do not lose me, for with 0 u t Health Il o t h i n E is worth while. H 0 m e s are S a q d c r C d, ambition and happy antici- pations a T c entirely lost.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

me, long before old age is due Investigate the records of this office and learn how thousands of sufferers have been restored to Health and Happiness. These records show many of the fol- lowing cases restored to Health.
 Ailments of the Head, StOm- ach Trouble, Weakness of the Nerves, Weak Blood and Poor Blood Circulation, Back Pains, Neurit.s, Arthritis, Kidney and Bladder Trouble, Weak Lungs, Heart Trouble, Liver and Gall Bladder, High or Low Blood Pressure, Throat, Ear Trouble, Constipation, Female Disorders, Paralysis, Asthma, etc. and etc. Dr.G. A. Tra1nn,
 Chiropractic Specialist
 BUCKINGHAM BLDG.
 COR. BANK AND GRAND SITS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT-Fn and cold CT tonight.
 Boston, Jan. 13--- UP) Weather forecast:
 MASSACHUSETTS RHODE IS- LAND and MAINE-Fair and colder tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

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