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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
new LIEUTENANTS
GUESTS OF HONOR
Friends Honor James Nor
an Saturday Night; Hor=
rigan to Be Feted Thurs.

Lieut.. James Moran was given a
testimonial dinner which was at
tended by more than 20 friends
and co-Workers in the Field street
fire headquarters Saturday night.
The dinner was held in celebration
to his appointment as lieutenant on
Feb. by the board of fire commits
sioners. Lieutenant Moran is COM
handing officer of Engine at the
Willow street station house. Lieut..
Moran is a graduate of the govern
ment sponsored school in EdgeWood,
Md
Speakers who delivered laudatory
addresses were: Acting Deputy
Chief Stephen Bloomfield and
Lieuts. Francis Scully and Walter
Joy.
Those who attended were:
Frank Bouley, Dennis Sugrue,
John Norton, John Lawlor, John
OIeary, Leonard Murphy, William
CLASSIFY, Frank Carroll, Patrick
Lynch, Wallace Girouard, William
Murray, Joseph Olson, Anthony
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Mccarthy, Frederick Hardwick and
Benjamin Coyle.
Entertainment was furnished by
William Clasby, John Lawlor, Pat
rick Lynch and Lieut.. Joy. Henry
Smith was master of ceremonies.
A testimonial dinner will be held
in honor of Timothy F. Horgan's
recent promotion to lieutenant in
the fire department on Thursday
night at McGrath's restaurant on
Baldwin street. Fireman Morgan is
attached to Engine II at the Town
Plot firehouse.
The arrangements committee in
clude fellow workers and veterans
of the last war:
Pvts. Jerry Griffin, Frank Downs,
William Clasby, Fred Schell, Charles
LaDue, Herman Schaeffer, Joseph
Carney, Joseph Shea, Joseph Saw
anaugh, Frank Hogan, William o.
Neill and Daniel Mahaney are ar
ranging the affair. Fire Marshl
Dennis j. Lahey will be postmaster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
BAN REMAINS ON
WOMEN TEACHERS
DR.. Condor Sees No Inn
mediate Need for Calling
Married Women to Duty

There Is no early prospect Of a
need to lift the ban against married
women teachers in Waterbury, ac-
cording to DR.. Thomas ]. Condor,
superintendent of schools. He said
that there is little prospect that
teaching stats here will be depleted
to any extent because of Selective
Srvice calls.
The Bristol board of education
has lifted its ban against married
women as teachers for the duration
Of the warn The step was take
after Supt. Karl Reiche reported
that several men teachers have al
ready ben drafted and that five OF
six more will probably be called
within the next two or three
months.
DR.. Alonzo B. Grace, state COM
missioner of education, told recent
meeting of educators that shortages
among men teachers Of commercial
and vocational subjects because OF
the draft could be expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16

readily effective it is necessary
that the entire civilian popula-
ton be educated as to what may
happen in the event of an air
raid, what precautions should be
taken beforehand, what is expected
in regard to ack-out, what are
the best methods of dealing with
incendiary bombs, what should be
known about gas warfare, etc. A
civilian population instructed in
the fundamentals of these prob
lens will aid the wardens greatly
in their task of minimizing the
danger to life and the destruction
of property in the event OF an air
raid.
The task of imparting this in
formation to the people is that
of the wardens. We cannot expect
all the householders to attend the
air raid schools. We do expect that
at least one from every house to
undergo brief training in the
fundamentals of air raid defense.
Such instruction can be given by
the sector wardens in six one hour
or three two hour lectures. These
courses can be given in a school
room, in private home or in any
way determined upon by the Sec
tor wardens themselves.
We shall here briefly state the
topics to be discussed at each lee
ture. These lectures should be
rather informal and the people
themselves should be urged to join
in the discussion and ask ques-
tons on any subject not entirely
clear. Where such a procedure is
followed, it is a certainty that in
the event of an air raid, the COM
munity so trained will not give
way to panic, fires started by in
cendiaries will be promptly ex-
tinguished, casualties will be
quickly cared for and the damage
done by the enemy will be greatly
lessened.
General A. r. P. and the Worden'
Job.
1. A description of the local de-
Tense set up.
In this opening lecture, the war
den will explain the differen
Of Civilian Defense as Sc
up here in Waterbury, viz:
/. The Fire Department. He will
point out that we have II fire house
houses in Waterbury and that II
augment the fire fighting strength
of the city each lire house will hav
In its immediate district three aux
iliary crews, each located In gar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
BOOSTER MEETING
STAGED BY MOOSE
Memory of Washington,
Lincoln HOnOred at State
Session in WallingfOrd

A booster meeting" will be at.
tended by members Of the Water
bury lodge of Loyal Order Of Moose
which will be held at Wallingford
next Sunday, during which repre-
sentatives from lodges from all over
the state will attend. Plans will be
completed for the state convention
which is scheduled to be held in
Waterbury in June.
Yesterday the local lodge con-
Quoted initiation ceremonies in
which q candidates were indicted
into the order in celebration OF the
Americans two great patriots, George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
The exercises were presided over
by Harry T. Tubert, governor Of the
lodge, who announced that at a
meeting to be held in the clubrooms
on Feb. Is twelve more candidates
will be initiated.
Emil F. Dahl, deputy supreme
governor of the lodge, acted as rep
resentative of the supreme lodge
and gave highlights of the careers
of Washington and Lincoln in an
address. Etchings of Washington
and Lincoln were presented to the
lodge after Mr.. Dahl's address. The
presentation was made in recogni-
ton Of the campaign in securing
new members on behalf Of the mem
bership enrolment center at
Mooseheart, Ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
DRUGGISTS TO AID
SALVAGE CAMPAIGN
Collapsible Tubes Placed
on List of Desired Arti=
cles to Be Collected

A statewide campaign to collect
used collapsiole tubes which con-
tanned toothpaste, shaving cream
and other products has been start
ed by the state salvage committee,
of which the Waterbury defense
salvage committee is unit.
Druggists will be asked to cooper
ate by placing IN their stores boxes
where the used tubes may be de-
posted. The metal in the tubes will
be reclaimed and used for defense
purposes. The money received from
sale OF the tubes will be donated to
charities.
The waste paper campaign being
carried ON local through school
children has resulted in the collec-
ton of more than 100000 pounds of
paper in the last three weeks, &C
cording to report by Attorney
Francis Mcdonald, chairman Of
school division Of the defense sal
wage committee.
The youngsters collect the paper
from homes in their neighobrhood
and bring to their schools. Two
thirds of the money from sale of the
paper goes to school recreational
funds. the other third to the salvage
committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
BRUN0N kruger
AT RITZ TUESDAY

He returns triumphantly, this
Polka King" Brunon kruger to the
Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport in a
gala pre-Lenten dance. Tuesday
February 18th. Unparrallel in the
history of the Ritz was the ovation
accorded Brunon on his initial ap-
pearance there. Heard consistently
over WBRE in brilliant programs OF
polkas and waltzes, Brunon Kruger
is considered one of the finest inter-
prefers of Polish American Rhythms
In fact, he authored such hits as
Uncle Sam Polka" and the Sailors
Polka and others. He specializes in
the accordion, and has his own con-
servatory in Wilkes Barre, his home.
Brunon's Snowman to the ninth
degree and rapidly plays his way in
to the hears Of the dancers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
SOCIETY STAGES
10TH MASQUERADE
Over ESQ Attend Civilta E
ProgressO Society's An
nual Event Saturday

A floor show, dancing and refresh
ments fe-tured the 10th annual
masquerade dance of the Civilta' E
Progresso society, attended by more
than $50 at Buckingham hall last
night. General chairman of ar
rangements was Michael Pierro, as
sisted by Benedetto Baldoni, treas
urer; Nicola Mattel, secretary, and
Frank Velucci, organization presi-
dent.
Also assisting were:
Leonard Posa, Reno Benedetto
Aurelio Bonaldi, Giovanni Becca-
telli, Pasquale Fratea, Antonio Lib
ratore, Giovanni Zambino, Car1nelo
Carlascio, Vincenzo Nerulli, Luigi
Agelucci, John Sforza, Enrico Car
lsio, Agostino Agostini, Albert Mucci
Giuseppe Nocera, Giovanni Scar
patti, Aurelio Capocchi, Giuseppe
Sperouti, Frank Maisto, Vincenzo
Lent, Antonio Gulgiotti, Giro VAL
entino, Luigi Primini, John Rossi
Domenic Poscente, Carmelo Donag-
liza, John AsseJta, Vincenzo Canta-
MESA, Cesare Sebastianelli, John
Gelata, Andrea Vinci, Giulio Cor
deli, Aureli Gaspari, Sabatino
Amicone, Alberto Giusti, Michael Di
Carlo, Michael Emanuele, Antonio
Maccione, Primo Giuliani.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
Series OF Air Raid
Lectures Arranged
Householders Requested to Preserve Newspape,
Clippings for Guidance in Emergency-Var-
ious Branches of Service Discussed

age or some similar place, and each
equipped with fire fighting appara-
tus such as hose wagons, trailer
pumps, etc. In addition fire watchers
will be appointed, some to man the
roofs and from those vantage points
Immediately discover the presence
of falling incendiary bomb. These
roof watchers will Immediately no.
tify other watchers stationed in the
street, who will be equipped with
stirrup pumps and who will imme-
diately go to the house on which the
incendiary bomb has fallen. In case
OF a serious fire develops, the fire
department in that area will then
be summoned. With such an organ
ization it will be possible to extin-
guish many fires at their beginning
2. The Police Department. The
principal tasks of the police in the
event OF raid will be to enforce
traffic regulations, black-out, loot
ing during blackout, and to COOP
crate with the wardens on any prob
lem that may arise. Should raid
ccur in Waterbury, all occupants OF
cars will be expected to immediate
ly park their machines close to the
curb, turn out the lights If it should
be night time, leave the key in the
car, and Immediately seek shelter in
a house, store or any place available.
He must not abandon his car in the
middle of the street and thus block
the passage of fire engines, and it is
the task of the police as we'll as the
wardens to see that these traffic
regulations are obeyed. And, of
course, no cars will be allowed to
park close to a hydrant.
Strict enforcement of black out
regulations will also be the prov
ince of the police force. In the event
of refusal to obey black out regula-
tons, the Warden will NOT take
the law into his own hands. He will
not resort to force or violent meas
ures. Instead he will Immediately
notify the police who will arrest the
offender.
Other tasks, such as roping of
areas which have been damaged by
high explosive, re-routing traffic
etc. will naturally be in the hands
of the police.
medical Service-TomOrrow)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
new PASTOR HERE
in PULPIT DEBUT
Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony
Moving Family Tuesday
From BranfOrd, Conn.

Time and good are on Gods side''
said Rev. Byron Kenneth Anthony,
successor to Rev. DR.. James E.
Gregg, resigned, as pastor of the
First Congregational Church here
in his initial sermon yesterday
morning, entitled, Victorious Liv-
ing.
Rev. Mr.. Anthony, pastor of the
Branford Congregational Church up
until he accepted the call here, ex-
poets to move to his new residence
here, IA Prospect street, tomorrow
hftrnoon with his wife and their two
sons and daughter
Rev. James H. Phillips, who has
been acting pastor OF the local
church since DR.. Gregg left for
Massachusetts, departed last week
to become associate pastor of his
toric Foundry Methodist Church in
Washington, D. c. His successor has
not been named yet.
The new first church pastor first
served in Belmont, Mass. His father
is pastor of the Congregational
Church in Brighton, Mass, sub
urb of Boston. He was graduated
from Yale University and following
his graduation spent three years to
Yale-in-China in Changsha, Human,
China.
Mr.. Anthony pointed out that the
tragedies of our time only accen-
tuate the terrible waste that is
always with us in defeated and
frustrated men and women"
Lie ought to be filled with a
sense of exhileration, he said. The
kingdom of heaven in a persons
experience is the sky, his friends
and himself on a May morning in
childhood. This same eagerness
should be carried through the
years, he said.
THE formula of Jesus includes
spiritual self discipline, the readi-
ness to take courage is risk for
what we believe, learning to make
capital out of obstacles, identifying
ourselves with the concerns and
the good of other people. 1t may
even have its climax in a cross,
but any implied defeat is only tenn
porary. Time and good are on
Gods side" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
CHURCH SMOKER
TOMORROW NIGHT

The annual Smoker OF the Holy
Name Society Of the Blessed Sacra-
ment Church will be held tomorrow
night in the parish hall. A fine pro-
gram of entertainment has been ar
ranged for the occasion and Pres
ident' Martin Mcdonald and Chap
lain, the Rev. Francis Barrett, as
sure all members ana their friends
of splendid evening.
Boxing bouts will be included on
the program. Refreshments will also
be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
SUNDAY DEFENSE
MEETINGS HELD
Plumbers Respond to Test
Drill; Air Raid Warden
Meetings Held

A test mobilization of more than
ITS plumbers and steamfitters was
the principal feature of a busy civ
ilian defense program yesterday
The plumbers and steamfitters at
p. m, reported at pre-arranged sta
tons with their tools and equip
ment, ready for duty.
The test was directed by Superin-
tendent of Public Works Herbert
Scott and Plumbing Inspector
James r. Walker. They described
the rehearsal as highly successful
In the event of bombing the
plumbers and steamfltters would re-
port to their stations, ready to re-
pair gas and water mains and per-
form other emergency jobs.
More than 200 parishioners of the
Church of st. Francis Xavier gath
cred yesterday afternoon. Speaking
at morning Masses, Rev. James A
Broderick, pastor, had urged full
support of the civilian defense pro-
gram and urged attendance at the
meeting.
Speaking at the afternoon session
were Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Zone
Warden Frank x. Keefe, Edward
Curley, Patrick Campion, and j
Francis Boland, director of air raid
warden schools.
More than 1875 residents of the
East Mountain section held an all
raid warden meeting yesterday
afternoon at the municipal golf
course clubhouse, Mayor Scully
Chief Air Warden James J. Curtin
Charles K. Ahearn and Gordon So
mers spoke. Gerald Mooney presided
The general meeting was followed
by a series of sector organization
meetings. Zone Warden Keefe, Mrs
Stanley r. Gomlin, Mr.. Ahearn and
Mr.. Somers addressed the various
groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16

Mrs. Margaret Grislauskas OF
Bank street was honored at party
yesterday afternoon in old st. Jo-
eeph,s school clubroom by men,
bers Of st. AIMS society, and the
Lithuanian Women's Ruta society
and friends and relatives. About Is
attended. A purse was presented 10
the honored guest and supper was
served.
Mrs. Griskauskas has been treas
urer OF st. AIMS society since 1t
was organized 20 years ago and
has served the Ruta society as
treasurer the past 10 years.
Among the guests were Rev. Jo-
eeph ]. Valantiejus, Rev. Alfred
Cabitor, Rev. Albert Zanavich and
Professor Alexander j. Alex s. S
Hostesses were Mrs. Anna Bruzas
Mrs. Anna Grish, Mrs. Della FAIR
Mrs. Anna Baltrush, Mrs. Con-
stance Sardinskas, and Miss Elean-
or Baltrush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
DETECTIVES SON
in NAVAL TRAINING

A graduae Of st. Mary's Parochial
school, Crosby High school, and New
York University, r. Frank Foley, son
Of Detective Lieutenant and Mrs
William F. Foley Of IL Alma street,
is now at naval training school
The second son Of member of the
local detective bureau to enter the
navy, he enlisted December 20. Will
liam j. Pollard, son OF Detective
Lieutenant and Mrs. William M. Pol
lard, enlisted a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
MATTATUCK BAND
LEADER HON0RED
Bust OF Major Charles S.
Miller Unveiled; Phalanx
Band Represented

The Mattatuck Drum Band paid
impressive tribute yesterday to
Major Charles S. Miller in recog-
milton of his fifty years service as
their leader. The ceremony was held
at the Mattatuck Historical Society
building with members of Major
Miller's family and friends he has
made during his experiences as
band leader in attendance.
Bertha Miller of Kent, a grand
daughter of the honored guest, I'M
yelled a bust of Major Miller which
was completed recently by Korczak
ziolkowski, nationally known sculp-
tor. Said Major Miller, II rejoice
and thank God that I have lived to
see this day. True friendship can
not be bought and I value this
more than millions. I thank you.
But my feeble tongue can find no
words that can express the JOY, the
gratitude and appreciation that
feel Within" He recalled his early
experiences with the Mattatuck
hDrum Band, and in Co. A., now
known as the old Chatfie1d Guard
Throughout the ceremony, music
was provided by the Mattatuck
Drum Band, under the direction of
Drum Major Mansfield M. Gillette
Ralph Pierpont, president of the
band was in charge of general ar
rangements.
Among the 200 attending were
Major Miller's four children, Mrs
Ruth Brundage of Storrs, Mrs
Margaret Hall Of West Hartford
Frank Miller of Kent and Raymond
Miller of Waterbury. The Putnam
Phalanx of Hartford was represented
by Major Daniel j. Mahoney and
Capts. John Lawlor and William
O'Connor. Ted Williams of Tarry-
town, N. Y, also attended. The mem
bers of the Wolcott fire department
We're present. A reception followed
the unwilling ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16

Editors Note: All over the city,
air raid wardens have started So
called six-hOur courses for house,
holders. Because the Information
is vital In aiding civilians in time
of an emergency, the lectures
written for the course by ]. Fran
els BOland, director Of the four
air raid wardens' schools con-
Quoted here, have been divided
into chapters and will be printed
daily. 1t is suggested that each
installment be clipped out and
pasted in a note book for future
reference. f..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
Compensation
Agreements

Compen alton Commissioner
John ]. O'Connell today approved
the following agreements
Walter Pawlak, AnsOnia, against
Cameron Electrical Mfg. Co., An
sonia. $500 per week for 2 weeks
on account of specific injury; 10
per cent loss of function Of the
left fourth finger.
Clarence G. Olmstead, Water
bury, against Oakville Division,
Scovill Manufacturing Co., $20.56
week beginning January 20; chip
fracture internal malicious, left
ankle.
John Perzanski, New Britain,
against Eastern Malleable Iron
Co.. Naugatuck, $19.25 per week
beginning November 30; burn on
right leg.
Thomas Rawlinson, Waterbury,
against Barber and Coccola, Inc,
Rye, N. Y, $17.37 per week be-
ginning November 20; frfacture Of
the left wrist.
william Marley, Of Salisbury,
against Janetta Whitridge, Sal
isbury, $1,000 per week begin
ming January 10; fracture Of the
seventh rib, right side inaxillary
line.
John Miclette, of Waterbury,
against Louis ]. Arsenault, Wa
terbury, $3.50 per week begin
ming October IA; first and Sec
ond degree burnst on the right
side of the neck, arm and fore
arm.
Albert w. Pekrul, Waterbury,
against Sinclair Refining Co.,
Waterbury, $15.58 per week, be-
ginning February l, liberation of
anterior surface Of the left hand.
Dorothy Christifano, Water
bury, against WatertOwn Under
garment Corp, Waterbury, 1914
per week beginning December rs;
injury to lower third Of left shin
bone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
PRICE TO SPEAK
ON INCOME TAXES

Gabriel Price, senior zone deputy
'or the U. s. Internal Revenue
Bureau, will speak over Station
NATR at 8:15 tonight on "Your
federal Income Tax" He will also
peak Thursday night, being sched-
lied for o'clock on Station WBRY.
To aid in handling the income
ak rush, an additional revenue
tgent, John P. O'Sullivan, has been
assigned to the local Office on a
special basis. He was here last Fri
day, and will be here again the 21st
and the 18th. also during the 10
days from March 7 to 16
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
IT'S ESSENTIAL

A Turkish marriage applicant re-
ceives a license only on presenta-
ton Of a certificate showing that
he knows the new alphabet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16

mander of Emerson H. Liscom
camp, No. IL, Spanish War Veter-
ans, was in charge NJ the nroGrarr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
RECORD

Among all the presidents Of the
United States, Calvin Coolidge
made the greatest number Of APP
pointments They totaled 42,121.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
Minstrel Meeting

The Mount Carmel minstrel COM
mittee will hold a meeting tonight
ut 7:30 at the parish hall. A re-
hearsal schedule for the annual
show which will be presented April
10 at st. Joseph's hall will be
planned. Vincent Mature, general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16

Prayers we're offered for the 81
members OF the st. Johns Episcopal
Church congregation now In the
nations military forces, at an an
OF the church yesterday. Follow
ing the service, a collection was
made for the army and navy COM
mission fund, solicited to aid the
work of chaplains.
A sermon on the text, God set
teth the solitary in families" was
delivered by Rev. Francis o. Ayres
T, an illustrated lecture At the
Second Church Eorur, Last r,rht
Mol cr,;th trayeIer ard aufhor
described his experiences in Mar
tinique and French Guiana, site
Of the Infamous Devils Island
prison. Included among the scenes
shown by Mr.. Smith were severed
heads of guiIIotined murders, a
fight to the death between
mongoose and a bushmaster snake,
Mr.. Smith reviewed present con-
ditions in the French possessions
and the affect Of war on their ad-
ministration.
Winner of a 500 second prize in
the playwriting contest sponsored by
the Religious Drama Council of the
Greater New York Federation OF
Churches, is Albert Carriere, for
merly resident of Waterbury, and
until last year an instructor at the
Forman School, Litchfield. The one
act play, entitled THE Seventh
Man." is now being considered for
publication by a New York pub
fishing concern.
Mr.. Carriere is a public speakine
instructor at clifford i Scott Hiph
school in East Orange and last
wear won an honorable mention in
the drama competition. He con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-16
(BY ]. FRANCIS POLAND

Civilian defense against air
raids will not be effective if the
entire burden Is placed on the
shoulders of the air raid wardens.
In order that this defense may be