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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
NEW ENGLAND IN
 BLACKOUT TESTS

Boston, April 6--(UP)--.New Eng lands largest surprise blackout test will take place Thurseday night when lights will go out in regions 3, and 9, darkening the central and northeastern sections of Massa- chusetts. State public safety council officials, in making the announces ment today, said the time element would remain secret for the test which will affect more than i,oO0,- 900 residents In approximately 100 cities and towns,
 More than 56,0oo air raid pres cautions workers will be on duty at posts from the Atlantic Ocean to the Connecticut River. Half of tho states area will be affected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
Change of Name

A petition was filed in superior court today by Johann Louis Po- kulatt for Q change of name to John Louis Smith. The petitioner, who Is represented by Atty. Albert J. Bronsky, claims that he is generally known by the name of John Louis Smith and wants 1t legalized in order to avoid con- fusion according to the petition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06

maehlne gunned probably, The other danger is in the accidents or motor hreakdowns in heavy seas, which I bumped Into on my last trip"
 "The Guiding Star usually doesn't take water over the deek," Judy said, "but on that trip, she began to fill. She was carrying her heaviest load and the 10 fuel drums, with their 4b0 pounds of oil, were im- properly lashed to the deck and were rolling against the deck house, l had tied myself in, In case the high seas washed me over, and was soaking wet and cold,
 "ft began to get dark and wasn't near port, I could Just make out vaguely the reefs and jagged coast line of Molokai. I didn't have Q radio. It was against regulations,
 "The boat was taking in more water and my hand pump jampled I looked around desperately for the pump foot, finally traced 1t under the seven tons of cargo, It was in- possible to get to 1t,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
Conference

Four members of the locrl Girl Scout organization will att tend a regional conference estab- lished Girl Scout camping to be held in Hartford tomorrow. The camping problems to be faced in view of the present war situa- tion will be discussed. The local persons attending will be Miss Sarah F. D. Miller. executive sec retary: Miss Jeannette Deaver. field secretary; Mrs. Carl Wey- and, chatham of the camp com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
Tires Stolen

Three tires and their wheel mOuntings were stolen from & truck owned by the J. H. Eisele Co.,, Inc, of New York, between Saturday afternoon and early morning according to Detective Lieut.. William J. Foley.
 Thieves lacked up . 1-2 ton truck i'm g garage on the prop erty of the defense housing project on Hamilton avenue and took off the wheels and tires. Lieut.. Foley Is investi- Rating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
Promoted

Pvt. lst Glass Joseph A. Highs rain of 90 Willow street, who is stationed at drenier Field in Manchester, N. H., has been pro- noted to the rank of corporal.
 Corporal Highrain graduated from Wilby High School in 1923 and entered the service here last June,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
Girl Skipper Braves Enemy Subs
 To Aid Hawaiian Leper Colony
ny BETTY MACDONALD (NEA Service Stan Cogrespondsnsl

NNNA neFvAce StAm CUEreSn0nuentl
 Honolulu, April e-veteran Hon. nlulu waterfront seamen tip their Balt-stained caps Go lithe, sun- tanned, 2b year old Judy Hallr- "gameSk little skipper in these pNrts." That's because ever since the war started, Skipper Judy has been doing an amazing job ofd run tiing tho blockade Of enemy sub marines trying to cut the Hawaiian islands of from their supplies
 Single-handling the A0-toot sloop Guiding star through treaoherous reefs in sub-infested waters, she has been bringing vital supplies Go the leper colony at Kalaupapa, on the island of Molokai.
 Judy's boat carries seven and a half tons of cargo, usually chicken feed, electrical parts, canned fruits and vegetables, fresh rice and potR- toes. medicine and hundreds of little living essentials to Molokai, On one trip she reached the island with precious fuel oil just when the settlement hospital had only a two hours supply Of hot water left, SHE WAS ONCE
 AFRAID or WATER
 A few years ago Judy was ter- Tlfied of tho water, Then, in i94i, she married George Hall, sailed out to Hawaii on the 40-foot sailboat Sindri, Now she is an "old hand" passed her shippers test with 100 per cent, only person of either sex Co hit the mark.
 July, sklppering the Guiding Star, and George In the Sindri, with two other Honolulu yachtSmen, volun- teered to run supplies to the out- side islands, which, since the war, have been virtually cut off from Oahu, their base.
 Approximately 50,000 people de. pend on the four sailboatS for essen- tial supplies. Through Q rough channel it is a 04-mile trip to Molo- kai and i06 miles to Maui, All trips must Dc made within daylight hours, according to navy regulations, Once ,he was sure she saw e sub. But Judy feels reasonably safe. "A small ooat isn't worth the $l2,000 or 80 cost Of Q torpedo to sink her--T nope" she Rrins,
 The real danger occurs if we we're caught out at night and should meet c sub recharging bat- terieS on the surface, We'd be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
POLICE PREPAR
 FOR PARKING BAN

Police Supt. William J. Roach said today that everything will be in readiness for enforcement of the all night parking ban by tomorrow night or Wednesday at the latest. Final touches are being made on the marking of of parking areas in 16 school yards and parks for use of automobile owners who are un- ablest to fine other facilities.
 Parking on city streets will not be permitted more than three con- tinuous hours between one and seven a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
Brush Fires

Five brush fires were quelled by firemen during the morning and early afternoon. Fires were re- ported on Baldwin avenue, Pearl Lake road, East Farm street, Rosemount avenue and Woodtic road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
NAUGATUCK

Beautiful room house. sun porch, hot water heat, continuous hot wa ter, oil burner, hardwood floors, tile bath and lavatory, attached garage. Completely insulated throughout. Tn Naugatuck's most ex- elusive neighborhood. Owner trans ferred out of state. Will sacrifice. D. T. HARRINGTON, Inc.
 ALTOR
 Al West Main St. Dial 3-3ll2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06

The Office of Civilian Defense is now enlisting private pilots through out the nation in a new organiza- tion, the Civil Air Patrol. Full en- listment of private flyers would give a total strength of 90,O00 pilots and 100000 ground personnel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
|C. '. TOHOLD
 DANCE FRIDAY
St. Francis Ladies Guild COnvenes Wednesday;
 '45' Games Tonight
Washington Hill

Religious conference for high school pupils will be held ct st, Francis Xavier parish hall this evening ct 2 o'clock. Religious in- structionS for grammar school pu- pills will be held as usual, on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 and on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, : Meeting of the Ladies Guild will be held Wednesday evening ct the parish hall at 8 o'clock.
 The pastor and curates expressed their deep appreciation to oil those who SO kindly send donations of flowers for altar decorations at St. Francis this Easter,
 The CYO will hold their regular Easter dance ct st, Francis parish hall on Friday evening
 The Holy Name 4b tournament will resume their weekly card game this evening at the parish hall ct 8 o'clock.
 Miss Mary O'Donnell, chairman of the Bingo party committee, which Washington Park Community club Is sponsoring for Rev, Thomas Shea will hold Q committee meeting toe morrow evening ct the Community House at 8 o'clock,
 The Air Raid Warden school for Zone B-will be held at Wilby high school tonight, instead of at Ma loney, Washington and HopeVille school, where they have been in session for the past three weeks Air Raid Wardens for Zone B arc asking everyone to make a special sacrifice to be in attendance this evening to hear the Chemistry of Fire lecture which Prof. Dewitt T. Reach will give, This is something to be taken advantage of-as Prof Reach Is an authority on this sub- jeet and Waterbury people are be- ing given something special In hav- ing Prof. Reach on hand.
 Friends of Miss Loretta Fitzgerald of 80 Madison street will be pleased to learn she has been discharged as a patient of Cedar Crest sani- tarium-Nnd has resumed her resi- dence In Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06

Dedham, Mass. (uP) - Harry Crossley has erected 8 "hitching post for buggies" outside his print ing shop and has barred the space in front of the marker to motor ists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
SLEEPS WHILE BOAT SAILS ON

"rhon the automatic jump .clogged and l had to ball with bucket, I lashed the wheel, set the course and worked the skin off my hands. I got sail up and finally reached tho Molokal eoAst after dark but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06

On a rainy day in London over 800 umbrellas were left by passen- gers in station waiting rooms and cloak rooms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06

Cyclists il Fire are being urged, because of the rubber shortage, to pedal slower and save their tires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06

Italy is rationing flrewood and charcoal for automobiles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
SPOTLIGHTZNG Brass City News

mittee; and Mrs. Alfred Park, camp committee member,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06

Boarders in Switzerland must draStically reduce their use of soap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
=: DoIN's ROUND TOWN ;-- MONDAY, April 0thi
THURSDAY, April 0thi

Annual dinner of the George town Alumni Association Of Connecticut Hotel Elton, 8 D. m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-06
FRIDAY, April 10th:

April meeting of the Helen I. Goodrich chapter of the Kings Daughters, Grove Hall - 2:30 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03

meath the surface. You can guess
the proportion Of isolationists TO
interVentionists when they play
God Save the King" ct the end
of performance Ia movie houses
The majority stands rigidly at at
tention, but some slouch and their
whole attitude grumbles,
Yet to judge by the atmosphere
along the main street OF this ocean
resort city which might DO
lighted, skyscrapered Miami
nothing seems more remote
than war, Newspapers advertise
mechanical Ice boxes, automo-
bileS, luxury clothing.
THREAT OF INVASION
LOOMS SUDDENLY
The chemists shop In England
Is called n drug store here, You
can get cherry cakes, Ice cream
sodas, hotdogs, filet steaks and
American weekly mag NSines Of
only six weeks ago, There Is no
blackout and, unlike Cairo, there
are three women to every man,
Swanker Durham wears full eve
ming dress, which Is no longer worn
ct even Londons Ritz or Savoy.
as II crowds into the Stardust
and Cosmos nightclubs, ~
Everyone Is discussing the
threat OF invasion since japanese
successes In the East indies, and
each day newspapers carry or.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03
WPA TO REMOVE
TROLLEY RAILS
Mayor Authorized to Enter
Into Agreement With
Officials

The board OF works yesterday Au-
thoriSed Mayor Vincent A. Scully
to enter Into IN agreement with the
WPA Oh the removal OF abandoned
trolley tracks at q WPA project.
The vote was taken after q lengthy
discussion IN which board members,
other city officials and state Admin.
istrator Howard Staub took part.
Corporation Counsel j. Gregory
Lynch will prepare the text OF the
agreement, under which the city can
abandon sponsorship OF the project
at any time.
The steel rails will be sold for sal.
wage to help the war efIeft, Pro-
ceeds from tho sale TO salvage deal-
ears Will 80 10 the city.
LOborers employed on the project
will DO paid ny the WPA, which
will also furnish some material and
equipment, with the city furnishing
the rest,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03
ANDERSON SCHOOL
HONORS Are LISTED

The March scholarship honor roll
NJ Anderson grammar school was re-
leased Yesterday by Principal
Mary q, Delaney,
II follows;
GRADE s
A Group
Geraldine somma, Airline Vanasse.
II Group
Audrey Ahlberg, Warren Helmlng
Howard LOayenworth, Theirna
Lynch. Pauline Rosario, Carmaine
5aturno.
GRADE 7
A Group
Beverly Conrad. Shirley Peterson.
Is Group
Myfon Bazarian, Anthony Bian-
card, Deborah Murphy, Barbara
Zecha.
GRADE 0
A Group
Nancy Clark, Marie Hilton, Joseph
Macary, Mary Marino, deorgina
MaSoiie.
- NFVuv
Shirley 0ttchison, George LcaV-
enworth Francis MERCER, Ralph
saturno, Arthur spencer, Marie Va
nasse, John Wicherg.
GRADE s
A Group
julie Field, Lillian somma,
Is Group
Allan Ahiberg, william Brennan,
Anthony ID Leone, Jean Hayward,
Warren Leonard, Barbara Sirica.
Mildred Wooster,
GRADE 4
A Group
Mary Lou Leichtle,
u Group
Donald Dessereaux, Lois Hayward,
Jacqueiine MVermoFe, Kathleen
Mullen, Janice Walker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03

as large groups OF war workers,
blltheiy discounted tie wars ever
actually coming TO South Africa.
Now they're not Us sure and It's
all slightly reminiscent OF Lisbon
and Dublin where the hotel
clerks ask you II invasion Is pos
sible. Yesterday the hotel clerk
here asked that same question,
For the first time since they
entered the war, by the slim
margin Of 80 to 81, they're SER
iously discussing air raid pre-
cautions, evacuation, hoardring OF
commodities which they feel will
soon be hard 10 get.
This spring and summer will
probably be testing time for
Prime Minister SHUTS because
any Allied reverses will give
strength TO his opposition. II
will become more truCulent and
more outspoken as II maneuyers
for peace. Yet the large landown-
ers and influential business and
professional men who are SHUTS
hackers, should always hace enough
influence and money 10 control de-
cisive votes during any Parliament
ary showdown,
SHUTS himself, with q fLercely
loyal volunteer army drawn from
total white population OF two
million, can handle any demon-
NtrationA Of minority diaunltY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03
TODAY, April .

TODAY, April
800 Waterbury Farre Foundry Machine Co.. Or William
700 Washington school, Wallace and staff
700 Audet hall 40 state street. first ad class Pauline We
and Florence Walker.
TOO Diocesan Bureau, SO Church street, sewing class Miss
Helen Quiter,
Medical building; first aid for auxiliary femen; Fred
A. Webb and
7b 1903 hall; Lithuanian Council first aid William
strokaaitis; sale OF defense stamps and bonds
730 Melbourne terrace; Ruth Chapman
1880 FTancoAmecan hall; first aid class Charles Williams
1880 Watch CO.. Alice ozaroff and staff
1880 All Souls church; air raid WardenS first ad class Alfred
Erik and staff
Old JoSephB Aid Glass; Phomena
and Staff.
1880 y, ElkS hall; mobile unit Perry Sloane staff,
1880 x. OF r. hall 81 North Main Al Grosnick
meth Conrad.
SATURDAY, Aprn4
200 Saint MargaretS chae parkway; first aid class
Chapman.
Stokes Legion post VIII
iams.
1880 GO clifton avenue: aid Dorothy SchaeffeT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03
SHERIFF CLAIMS
YOUNG SUSPECTS
Two Maine Lads Arrested
Here. Taken to New
Hampshire for Trial

Sheriff James WEIGH OF West OS-
sippsc and lis deputy Harry Lcavitt
Of Center osSicyee, 2.sw Hampshire,
took two MiIlinocket, Maine, boys
into custody OF local police head
quarters this morning to b returned
to the orAntss state TO face charges
Of theft from an aged woman who
bsfriended them,
The two boys, one 10 and the
other IS, were arrested last night
BY Lieut.. Patrick Hobart, Sergeant
John Mates and Officer Joseph Cav
anaugh on GcovlII street. They ran
away from their homes n Maine
three weeks ago and planned 10 80
70 Florida 10 "seek their fortunes,
An older man, described BY
Sheriff WEIGH as hobo not known
BY name, put them tip 10 the theft
from the aged woman, the boys told
police. The man has not been APP
pretended.
sheriff WEIGH said the two boys
and the man stole a sum Of money
from the woman who makes her
e IS xA y " 19leg ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03
SEWER PROJECT
TO COST $3.50
installation Cir Three
Streets Sanctioned BY
Public Works Board

Installation OF sewers on three
streets, at o total cost OF 90, $50. was
voted by the Board OF Public Works
at q special meeting yesterday At.
sernoon. The Installations, which
will be made by the sewer depart
ment, will be In addition TO regulas
sewer projects being carried out b.,
the WPA.
The sewers are TO be installed a
follows: Douglas avenue, from enS
OF present line $50 feet outh, coz
1880; on Fulton Park property
from williamson drive 200 fec
south, 1880; Byrneslde avenue
from end OF present line east 10.
feet, $500.
Approval Of q works board re
quest for installation OF curbing ane
sidewalks at the B. w. Tinker school
at q cbst OF $4,000 was approved b
the Board OF Finance yesterday
The project was first proposed b.
the Board Of Education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03

Two battaliong Of military police,
each comprising 1000 men and rs
officers will take 40 stations NJ
Camp Gross, Mantle, April 0, &C"
cording TO IN announcement BY
Brigadier General Thomas n. TTos
land OF First Corps Area headquart'
ers at Boston.
A program OF training for mill
tary police at Camp Cross has been
planned 70 provide the stationing
OF 1000 men there at all times. Pro-
lection for Waterbury and the iTi-
dugtries OF the state viii be provided
The two battalions, equipped with
motorized equipment will be able 70
reach any point In the state within
two hours In event OF emergency.
The men will be housed under
canvas In the regular squad tents,
Mess halls and the new adninistra-
ton buildings will be used as class.
rooms. The groups will be known
as the 708th and Tooth Military
Police battaiions, and are q part Of
General Troland's provisional milf
tary police command. They viii be
under supervision OF General Shcr-
man Miles, commander IN chief OF
the First Corps Area.
The NiantH are, composed OF inc
campground area OF 40 acres and
nearby Stones ranch OF IS acres, was
leased 10 the federal government ~
BFlgadier General Reginald u. De-
LacOur after O recent conference
With Governor Hurley. General
DeI,acOuf interested Washington
officials In the idea and military
men we're quick 70 accept the plan.
General TroIaf1d, O native Of New
London and former commander
Of the g6th Infantry Brigade IN
Connecticut, was assigned 70 Bos-
ton IN February. He n assisted BY
Colonel Francis A. Ghearer Of
WethersfieId, IN the provisional mil
ltary police command
There are only 90 military police
batkaiions IN TIE United States and
the First Corps Area, which enc
braces New England, Is 70 have eiRht
q thAaA 0a1kai Tgolan4 sd GO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03
WAGE INCREASE
TO Be STUDIED
CIO to Vote on Acceptance
Next Tuesday; American
Brass Dispute Assigned

A compromise wage increase Of
fercd submitted BY the Waterbury
Clock Co. management 10 the Wa.
terbury Brass Workers Union, @. !.
O., will be voted on ut member.
ship meeting OF the clock plant
union unit TueMay night.
During negotiations the union
has been asking an increase OF 10
cents IN hour. The amount OF the
raige offered by the company has
not EeCn discloecd.
The dispute between the union
and the American Braas Co. has
been referred 10 panel OF tho u.
3. Cancellation Service for further
mediation, II was announced today
by John J. Driscoll. executive Sec
rotary OF the union. The federal
conciliaterS will meet union and
company representatives In q con.
ference ut The Elton April 10.
Negotiations up 10 now have been
deadlockcd. The union has asked a
decent On hour raise and q clo&cd
shop; the management has axed
the end OF time half pay for
overtime,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03
CIRCLE
TO Offer SALE
Zion Lutheran Women
Plan Rummage Event
Thursday, April g

Mrs. John Wester was hostess to
the 1duna Circle Of Zion Lutheran
church at q recent meeting OF the
society held In the social rooms VI
the church. She was assisted BY Mrs
Anna Thomas. Plans for the run.
mage sale TO be held In the church
basement on April 0 we're made and
members were asked 10 secure o.
many donations as possible.
Il was announced that food sal
will be held IN Howland-Hughes' D;
April 10. Mrs. John Wester and Mrs
John l., Larson viii be IN charge o.
the sale. The society decided tc
make the fourth Monday Of each
month the official meeting night.
The next meeting will be held April
AZ at the invitation OF Mrs, Elmer
severson on Clay street,
The program of Easter music will
DO as follows:
OrRanist--Miss Ethel ziglatzki.
Viollnist-deorge O. Clausen.
Organ and Violin Prelude Christ
the Lord Is Risen Today"
(from Lyra Davidica, 1908
Professional Christ the Lord 10
Risen Today"
(i2th Century Hymn
Intro|t for Easter Day 1.-THE Lord
Is Risen" oscar Blom
"All Glory BE To Thee"
tDeclus, 1895,
Gradual Hymn $50 Let Us Keep
the Festival
Hymn OF Martin Luther, 1924
Easter Anthem Come Ye Faith
full" Word
by John Of Damascus, 9th cent?
Children's Choir
Easter Anthem I'm Joseph's Lovely
Garden" (TraditionaD
Church Choir
Offertory for Violin and organ
"Hosanna" (0ranier)
Easter Anthem, "since BY Man
Game Death"
(From 1.-THE Messiah" by Handel
Church Choir
Pulpit Hymn THE Savior Is Risen"
(Niels Jeaperson's Gradual, 1879
Easter Anthem 70 Morn Of
Beauty"
(fronl "Finlandia" by Slbelius)
Church Choir
Closing Hymn vain the Stone"
(Lagergren, 1920
Recessional THE Day OF Resurrec-
ton" Words
BY John OF Damascus 9th Cent?
Organ Postlude "Hallelujah Choir.
u.s. (HandeD
In the afternoon at 500 there
will be an Easter Festival arranged
by the Church school. with an Easter
program presented by the children
OF the various departments. Roland
0. Palmer will be IN charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-03
HARTFORD GIVES
FIVE-STAR SHOW
State Easter Program Is
Headed By clyde Mccoy,
Pitts, Buddy Rogers

The b-Star, Gil In person stage
OF tho State Theater, Hartford, to-
day, Saturday, Easter Sunday and
Monday for four big days. Star No
!, on this gigantic stage program,
Is Buddy Rogers, famous personality
OF stage, screen and radio--Star No,
2 Is the one and only, Zasu Pitts.
inimitable screen comedienne
Star No.3 Is the Incompatible fun
ster OF the screen, Billy Gilbert, the
man who made the "sneeze" famous,
Star No. 4 rs that master Of swing
Oh the coast-to-coast networks,
Clyde Mccoy and his famous sugar
Blues" orchestra, featuring the !
Bennett Sisters and Freddy Stew
art, handsoms romantic tenor
The 5th attraction on this gigan
tic stage show Is the top-rotch must
cal revue, Meet The People"
smash hit that played 20 weeks II
New York at advanced prices Thu
revue carries n cast OF 80, including
q large chorus OF Hollywood beau.
ties. This 5.star stage show Is ~
ideal treat for the Easter holiday
that you cannot afford 10 miss, !
Is playing TODAY, Saturday, Eas
ter Sunday and Monday, for BIZ
days, on the stage OF the state
Theater, Hartford.
Tonight, Friday az l2:46 ain
land every Friday. there will BE-
presented an added midnight stage
and screen show for the benefit Of
defense workers and others who can.
not attend the regular performan-
ces.
As usual there are late stage
shows Sat. and Sun, at 10 ., m. q.
the State Theater, Hartford.