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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

town hall at Thomaston made 61 loans totaling $55, ,606.00 during the past year as compared with loans and $7,54285 in the preceding twelve months. Connecticut totals showed I'll loans and $188, ,173 00 during the year just ended as com pared with 104 loans and $119, ,221 .85 the year before.
 For the 11-state region from Maine Maryland, figures showed that approximately 12,o00 families received loans in the year ending June 30, as compared with 7,668 the year before. The 1942 loans totaled slightly more than 9 and ore-quarter million dollars as com- pared with little more than five millions in the preceding year.
 Collection figures showed a clear cut gain in all parts of the north eastern area, Stiles. In the entire region, repayments totaled $4,795,- 549, more than half of the sum loaned during the same year. Con- necticut collections totaled $142,,- 96809 while the local office took in $20, 76709 of the total loaned.
 Tt proves again." Stiles said that farmers who can't get credit from any other agency-either pub'- lie or private-are certainly a good bet for Uncle Sam. Despite rising costs of living, machinery shortage and scarcity of labor our low income farm families have met their obligations faithfully - both in dollars and in increascing pro- duction of Food for Freedom" Rehabilitation
 J. H. Wood. regional FSA direc- tor, praised the record made by borrowers. He pointed out that FSA is not primarily credit agency. depending equally upor trained farm and home manage ment advice. Vet" he said, "credit is usually necessary for rehabilita- tion. Through these loans we have enabled families to produce more food for themselves and their coun. try, to maintain their health, tC educate their children and to ob. tain for the family the spiritual cultural and social advantages tha this nation can well afford it! citizenry."
 Another primary function o. loans," Woods said, "is to provide responsibility. The assumption ant discharge of repayment obligation! is an excellent yardstick of human worth. Tn this respect. our bor' rowers- unable to obtain credi through any other source hay, amply repaid both the money ana the confidence that their govern ment has invested in them"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
OPA DIRECTOR IN
 RADIO BROADCAST
Chester P. Bowles to Speak on New Rent Con-
 trOl Legislation

Hartford, July 13 = Questions of interest to thousands of Connecticut residents will be answered by State OPA Director Chester Bowles in his weekly broadcast over WTTC and associated stations tonight at 7:30. Benefits and responsibilities of land- lords and tenants under the new rent control act will be among the questions to be answered by the Ad- ministrator.
 These, together with questions concerning the new gasoline ration ing plan and the additional grant of sugar to consumer, institutional and industrial users, will be answered in the broadcast. MT. Bowles said that in many instances laws regarding registration by landlords have been unwittingly broken, but warned that it is the duty of the individual to familiarize himself with the laws and regulations and to comply with them. The regulations must be car ried out according to their proyi- sions and by the time specified, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
CIO ARRANGING MEETING HERE
kll6 Delegates to Discuss POlit iCal Issues, Candidates
 Endorsements

The Connecticut CIO Council meeting Saturday in New Haven voted to hold 8 political action con. ference in Waterbury, Aug. 22. The local meeting, which will be at- tended by delegations from CIO lo- calls about the state, will determine the policy to be followed by the labor group in the state and con gressional elections this fall.
 Endorsement of candidates oi either or both major parties, or perhaps of minor parties; will be decided at the August conference.
 The council voted to commend Congressman Joseph E. Talbot for his criticism of the Dies committee for its handling of the Union fol Democratic Action case and for hk signing Q petition aimed at bring ing the anti-poll tax bill out oi committee.
 The committee in charge of tlG conference here consists of William Moriarty of this city, Joseph Keni- shea of Naugatuck, and Rep Henry Mccormack of Arlsonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

Jones had posed him for Q very cor- ny American Gothic shot, inverted hoe in hand, looking a corn tassei in the teeth to see what the Jap beetles were doing to it. The pho sographer wanted the Vice President to look little more into the light. My that suns bright" he conn plained, blinking.
 He made a few more passes at weeds with his hoe. "Nice thing about this bad soil is that the weeds don't grow in it." he commented, grinning.
 His carrots and beets and lettuce were terrible. "A lot of the seed must have been old" he alibied. Seed that has been kept over the second year never does amount to anything"
 LEANS ON HOE
 LIKE THE WPA"
 He cautioned us not to step on his curly mint, in the herb garden. 'It's the best kind for drinks" he said.
 We wanted one more shot, gen. eral view of MT. Wallace in the mid- dle of the garden, hoeing away. The cameraman climbed the hill to look down on this beautiful scene of rus- tic simplicity in the dewy morn, the big trees along the branch making a background in sharp contrast to the grand hotels off to the other direc- tion. It was perfect. There were at least three colored gardeners mani curing the 40 acres of lawn and gar- dens surrounding the residence of the Swiss minister, up the hill, but their instructions are to keep hands off MT. Wallace's garden.
 Hold it just there!" cautioned the cameraman.
 The Vice President leaned on the hoe. The shutter clicked.
 Typical WPA shotl" cracked the Vice President, and he was off across the yard, for the hotel, shower, and business clothes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

gian gentleman MT. Wallace had known for long time.
 This Norwegian had married a Hungarian woman who was strand ed in Sweden by the war. Maybe" :" said the Norwegian, if I plant row of Hungarian paprikas here for my wife, it will bring her to me soon- er."
 The charm worked Shortly after that she got out of Europe and was reunited with her husband. The paprikas are doing fine, which just goes to show what a little loving, tender care can do.
 MT. Wallace learned something about gardening from this good lady, even if he had been Secretary of Agriculture for eight years and edi- tor of Wallaces' Farmer and the Iowa Homestead for years before that. As soon as this Hungarian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
AUTHORITY GIVEN
 OPA AUTHORITIES
New Powers Permit Sub= pOenas for Persons, ReC=
 Ords Under RatiOning

Boston, July Reinforcement of the rationing regulations in New England has been strengthened by newly acquired power of Kenneth B. Backman, N. E. regional OPA administrator to subpoena persons records and books in the investiga- ton of alleged violations, it was an- nounced today by the regional Off, flee of War Information, IT Court street.
 The new power granted to Ad- ministrator Backman is another step in decentralization of admins tration and enables state enforce ment authorities in all New England states to act much more quickly in probes of complaints of violation of tire, gasoline, sugar and other ra- tioning regulations.
 Heretofore there has been some difficulty in getting witnesses tc talk, although there has been little trouble in obtaining books and rec ords for examination. Persons sub- poenaed by MT. Backman will be placed under oath and asked tc testify, or divulge what knowledge they may have of violations.
 The new power which was grant ed by Price Administrator Tender son under the War Emergency Act does not mean that the New Eng land administrator himself will sit as judge. He will examine tht subpoenas and affix his signature placing them in force. This will bt done for all state enforcement of. ficials Investigating alleged viola. tions in their respective states, i and when it Is necessary for then to compel appearance of witnesses or books or records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

Kenneth A. Moody of 118 Byrneside Avenue has been sent to the Medical Replacement Center, Camp Pickett, Va. following his induction into the Army recently Leonora Trumfio postcards The Tower from farawav Memphis Tennessee Good old Memphis, famed in fable and song. Private Leonard H. Havna son of Mrs John Havna of 134 Chestnut Grove Watertown has reported at Fort Knox, Kentucky for service with the Armored Forces of the U S. Army He has been in service since February of this year. Private James w. Curboy of Mrs. Elizabeth R. Curboy of 154 Charles Street, stationed with the 7th Arnored Division at Camp Pok La, is attending the Armored Force School Communication Department at Fort Knox, Ky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
POLISH YOUTHS
 HEAR GOVERNOR
400 Attend Terryville Ban' quet-Rev. Marion Kar-
 wacki Named Chaplain

Terryville, July Ex-Governor Robs ert A. Hurley and Mrs. Hurley were guests of the Catholic Polish Youth Federation of Connecticut at ban- quet in St. Casimir's hall last eve- ming attended by over 400 from all sections of the state. Governor Hurley in his address spoke of the efforts being made in Connecticut to meet war demands and stated that since the day after the Pearl Harbor attack not a single day haa been lost in Connecticut factories due to strikes.
 Governor Hurley was introduced by Adolph J. Czausz, past presi- dent of the Federation, who acted as toastmaster. Among those who. spoke were First Selectman William H. Eustice of this town, who ex- tended the towns greetings to the visitors; Rev. Peter Sroka, pastor of St. Casimir'S church, Terryville, and Rev. Marion T. Karwack!, assistant pastor of SS. Cyril and MethodiuS church in Hartford who spoke in Polish; Attorney Henry J. Gwiazda, judge in New Britain city court, and Joseph MazanoWSki of Terry vile, newly -elected president of the Connecticut Federation who spoke briefly on the work of the organ!- zation in its two and a half years history. He told how the organi- zation has donated over $2,000 to War Relief work, has purchased $500 in war bonds and is at pres. ent arranging scholarship fund for worthy Polish youth of Cone necticut which will be put in operae ton after the war.
 The days meeting opened with installation of new officers in St. Casimir,S church, with Rev Marion T. Karwacki giving the oath to of. ficers. The following were installed: President, Joseph J. Mazanowski. Terryville; first vice president Leonard Dlugokinski, Torrington; second vice president, Veronica Brzezicki, Bristol; secretary, Bernice Kolodziy, Hartford; treasurer, Ed. ward Satula, Bristol; financial sec- retary. Irene Liposki, Manchester; chaplain, Rev. Marion Karwacki, Hartford: sergeant-at-arms, An- thony Goyle, Manchester;
 Board of governors: Rev. Peter P. Sroka of Terryville, Rev. Benedict Sutula of New Britain, Irene K. Mazanowski of Terryville, Bertha Blumsztein of New Britain, Stanley Gaj of New Britain, Stephanie Sczaka of Torrington, Adolph Czausz of Torrington, Helen Mar wicki of Suff!eld, Joseph Begaj of New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

marjoram and thyme and basil, and a few bare spots that looked suspi- ciously as though something hadn't come up.
 The Vice President had on a dis reputable looking pair of dew-soak- ed tennis sneakers which looked as though the dog had retrieved 'em from some scrap rubber salvage pile, and an old gray denim slack suit about the tint of the Vice-P -Presiden- tial uncombed and bristling gray hair.
 There's romance in this Vice Pres idential Victory garden, I'd have you know. The Vice-President points his green-handled hoe at row of plants about six inches high. Pap rikas" he says proudly. It seems that one of the volunteers who help ed spade the garden was a NorWe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

woman saw the tomato plants and some bare patches of ground, she broke off eight-inch lengths of vine at the tips of the stalks and stuck 'em in the ground. And by golly, well-watered and tender, the darn things took root and grew. Seems it's an old Hungarian trick.
 HAS HIS FIRST CONTACT
 WITH JAPANESE BEETLES
 Another thing which the Vice President is learning about from this garden is Japanese beetles. This is his first experience with them, and they're now in his corn. But such is the amazing intellectual curiosity of this man that you can bet your last war savings stamp that before frost comes he'll know more about Japanese.
 That's all I have time for now" said the Vice President after MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

With many established bands unable to keep full rosters Sonny Skyer gave up his original plan of forming
 band and rejoined the Vincent Lopez orchesra this week in his old post featured vocalist Kelly Rande who had Skyers vocal job when he left the band some time ago. enlisted in the army and is now private at Ft Slocum To celebrate his return to the Lopez o.-
 his "Jst Little Bit South of North Carolina" called 'Tennessee" The Lopez orchestra is heard five times week over the Blue Network and three times weekly by ahort wave to South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
Merchants Observe
 Hero Day" Friday

Heroes Day" will be observed in local stores Friday in an effort tc spur the safe of war stamps and bonds. William H. Jones, chairman of the retail stores bond committee said yesterday that the campaign Is tagging and that less than e2b,- 900 worth of bonds and stamps have been sold since the drive start ed July 1. "Some of the stores haven't sold any stamps." hs saide
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

Pay vs Pay That 5O-bucks Uncle Sam is paying privates in his hemans Army these days is going to look awfuy big to the commanding officers, for it's gravy as compared to living expenses the latter
 must pay Privates get their living expenses officers don't They pay and pay food, clothes, transporta- tion, quarters Their minimum requirements include: trench-ned overcoat, long; 1 cap, cotton shirts OD wool shirts, light wool underclothes ties
 muffler, field jacket pullover sweater pr arctlcs skin gloves, pr OD wool gloves F handkerchiefs, bath towels face towels extra set of gold buttons soap toothbrush aShght extra bulbs and batteries razor, sewing kits lighter Hints and fluids, bedding rol bag, canvas, blankets So make mine private rating in the rank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
REGIONAL OFFICER
 TO GIVE ADDRESS

Members of the Waterbury Dis trict Warning staff will meet at the aldermanic chambers tonight at 8 o'clock to hear an address by Lieut.. Harold A. Rousselot, regional civil air raid warning officer of the First Fighter Command>in New York. A question answer session will be held. Major John M. Burrall, controller of the local district, and Frank J. Green. deputy, will be in charge of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

Bert Henebry has started the ball rolling for the annual semformal Holy Cross hop early next month. Interest in the dance this year unusually stimulating Rev. Dr. John C. Walker, Second Church pastor, tells me his parish is second among churches which have been first to report 10 percent of their member ship listed in the Year of Sacrfcia Giving Waterbury has over $5,OOO pledged Gus Heyer of Cheshire, foreman of composing rOOm has nothing tOdo for the next few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
RADIO DAMAGED BY
 FIRE YESTERDAY

A radio owned by Joseph Schienda of 1O82 South Main street caught fire in the living room of his home yesterday Firemen sent to the scene reported that damage was slight. The building is owned by the Wa terbury Battery Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
Good Evening.
THE CABIN OF LONG AGO By Herbert Durrell Smart in the Boston Posb


 (By Herbert Durrell Smart in the Boston Posb Honey was the cabin, now old and gray Where we used to pass the time away; Banjos would ring when the shadows feH' And echo through the wildwood dell. We now no more at the cabin stay, And no more music is heard there today; Fireflies light up the scene at night, And the breezes sigh round the cabin site Lonely now is the cabin in the lane And the roof lets in the sunshine ard ran; The door on rusty hinges swings, And the ivy to the threshold clings There's no more work for the shovel and hoe, And none for the rake of long ago; The weeds grow rank round the time-worn door, And the sun shines in on the old cabin floor. The rusty hoe and the broken rake And the shovel are kept for old times sake; Neglected now is the garden of yore, And old fashioned flowers bloom there no more. When the sun goes down and darkness falls, From the tangled wildwood the whip-poor-wiu calls And in fancy there, passing to and fro, Are the cabin folks of long ago.
 Nashua, N. H., 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
Do you like your "Merry Widows?
There's

Do you like your "Merry Widows? There's only one of course and that's Franz Lehar's. So when "Great Moments i'm Music" is aired Wednesday night at 10 o'clock over the WABC network you can hear excerpts this Operetta sung by Jan Peerc Jean Tennyson and guest sOlOist in Alexander Sved aVilia," 'Maxim's", 'In Marsova" and "GalIop" will be heard during the musical period with George Sebas tian directing the orchestra and chorus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

Desert sand, which gets into the moving parts of airplane mechan- isms and reduces the usefulness of the craft, is one of the greatest l1apdicaps which allied air forces have to overcome in the North African fighting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
Q ANSWERS >,
 TO WAR QUIZ t&g
Oun.t,ors nm Want Page

Questions on Want Page 1. U. s. Borbing Squadron Four. 2. He would pay for almost four mules, avering $190 each.
 3. Heydrich's remains lay for a fey days in this famous Prague building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

Hollywood movie cartOOnists have created more than 400 different insignia for American and British war planes and fighting units Latest film cartoon character to adOrn U. S. bomber is Donald Duck whO with determined expression and huge is quoted ag saying 'Tet me take quack at em" Flyers very proud of their distinctive cartoon .nascOts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
Dean of the clergy

Dean of the clergy Right Rev. Monsignor John H. Fitzmaurice former pastor O. St. Patricks Church in this city, celebrated his 84th birthday at New Haven last Friday 60 years priest Monsignor Fitz maurice is the dean of the diocese He is native of New London and has been instrumental in the growth of stationed during his long years of service He to Waterbury in 1919 following the death of the Rev JO seph M Gleeson, but transferred to St. Francis since He honored with the rank of MOnsignOr in 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

Police Lieutenant and Mrs. Ernie Pakul of Lawlor Street vacaonng in Atlantic City this week The lat 2" Dus b tie ed o coness gs books at Duggan grammar school Elizabeth Rags of Central Avenue will forget the chapeau business this River She'll take another week off at later date. Al Maiorano, Willow Street undertaken whom the boys tagged Fluff is serving Uncle Sam at Camp Lee Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
c. Y. 0. Kalsomined

St. Lucy's defeated St. Michael's, defending c. Y. O. league cham pions, To, yesterday afternoon in Waterville park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

Because lighted cabins would fog their vision and betray them to the enemy, werplane pilots must fly at night with their cockpitS in total darkness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
CHURCH MEMORIAL
 PROGRAM ENJOYED
Dozen Stained Glass Win- dOWs at Grace Methodist
 Dedicated Sunday
WATERVILLE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney, 19O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-8475

Waterville, July 13-A service of dedication for 12 stained glass win- doWs recently installed in the Sum- day school room was held at the Il o'clock service Sunday morning at the Grace Methodist church. A program of special music was ar ranged by Charles T. Probert with Vincent Leonard as solo.st.
 The windows are of leaded stained glass, Gothic design, and correspond with the 10 windows installed and dedicated last November. Rev. Err nest F. Weise, pastor, announces the memorials as follows: From Mrs. John w. Platt, Sr., and family, in memory of John w. Platt, ST., April 18, 1942. From Mrs. John w. Platt, Sr., in memory of her parents, John H. Barlow, Sept. 19, 1936, and Mrs. John H. Barlow, Sept. 22, 1886. From Mrs. J. w. Weingart, in mem- ory of her parents, Alfred John Stephens, May 8, 1926, and Martha wilson Stephens, Dec. 29, 1941. From Mrs. J. J. Crowley in memory of her husband, Jerry J. Crowley, March 9, 1942. From Mrs. Jerry J. Crowley in memory of her son, Glenn A. Crowley, April 28, 1885. From Michael Waters in memory of his wife, Anna B. Waters, Jan. IS, 1882.
 The five windows given as dona- tions are from MT. and Mrs. Robert B. Taylor. MT. and Mrs. Edward Higham, MT. and Mrs. Allan Fair hurst, MT. and Mrs. Frank R. Will son and family, and the Sunday school of Grace Methodist church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

There will be meeting and elec- ton of officers of Casper Davis post, A. L., tomorrow evening at Frater- nity hall at 8:30 o'clock. Command CT Patrick Moriarty will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

MT. and Mrs. James Brodie of Thomaston avenue announce the coming marriage of their daughter. Janet, to Merton Hornbecker son of MT. and Mrs. George Hornbeck- CT of Waterville and Southbury. The wedding will take place Aug. % at 2:30 o'clock at the Grace Methodist church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
AnsuverS To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed On page 6. l. Amaknak Island Usually
 considered on Unalaska). 2. Aircraft carrier. 3. False. 4. Locomotive. 5. An order of monks. 6. Eddie Rickenbacker. ,. Eastern. 8. HOratius. 9. Britain, Russia, China and
 the United States. 10. Pacific Ocean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

The maximum Iergth of plane pfopellers is about 17 feett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13
Camp Meeting

All members of Women's Society for Christian Service who are plan- ming to attend the camp meeting of Connecticut Methodist women at Plainville tomorrow are asked to meet at Grace Methodist church promptly at 1:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-13

SI11 BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Evening star., 1942-10-20

are from the planes which return
from the thick of the engage
ments to refuel at the various
bases. But their observations
are not always reliable since it
is difficult to obtain a good pic
ture Of what IS going on over a
large expanse OF the ocean from
high altitude.
Most military and naval men
In Washington are keeping their
fingers crossed. They know that
the Japanese have planned this
operation-which will be decisive
for a long time and have left
nothing to chance.
All Eggs in One Basket.
The Japs have concentrated
in the Mandated Islands. with
Truk as their principal base, a
very large amphibious force, con-
sisting of the bulk of their fleet,
presumably all their remaining
carriers, a substantial aviation
group and, it is believed, at least
$4,000 men packed in all kind of
steamers. They have at their
disposal some smaller islands
whose beaches are being used by
the naval aviation as take-of
and landing bases for planes from
carriers.
The Japanese information serv-
Ices must have been good since
the planes appear to be operating
from areas not covered by the
American fleet.
Following their usual tactics,
the Japs appear to have put all
their eggs in one basket. Since
they are fighting on only one
front the Japs can afford to
throw the bulk Of their fleet in
an important operation in the
hope that they may compel us to