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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
FIVE NEW POSTAL
 ROUTES STARTED
Various Sections to Ben- eft by Changes Approved
 by Washington Officials

The number of routes in the Wa terhury postal service has been raised to 70 with the inauguration yesterday of five new routes which extend carrier service to i2 streets in four sections of the city, Accord- ing to an announcement made by Postmaster Charles A. Babln.
 Five substitute carriers will be ap. pointed to the regular force, enabl- ing two deliveries each day on the new routes. Continued development of the outlying residential districts of the city have made the addi- tional service necessary, the post- master stated.
 Streets included In the new routes are: Fern and Eldridge streets and Melbourne terrace in the northeast section; Wayland avenue, Mount Vernon avenue, Lee street, Mountain park and Theroux street in the Bunker Hill section; Arden road and Robinwood road in the West End; Congress avenue extension and all of Chipman street eXten- sion in the southwest part of the city.
 The development in these districts is now in excess of 60% of the total number of possible building sites, thereby permitting the additional service. Additional requirements 10 be met before house delivery of mail is permissible are that the routes have 0 good roadway or sidewalks.
 The federal defense housing project section on Long Hill road is expected to be another area which will be served by foot carriers shortly.
 Postmaster Charles P. Kelly of Oakville has announced that plans are underway to establish house-to- house mali delivery service in the town. Residents have been Te- quested to purchase numbers and boxes for their homes and delivery will begin as soon as all residents are ready for the service. Additions may be made to the post orce staff, MT. Kelley said. However, promo tons within the office are expected to take care of the new need of workers.
 Post offlce representatives will visit residents of Q number of the streets to tell them of the new ser. vice and ask their assistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
 Agreements

Compensation Com m | z slOner John J. O'C0nnell teddy approved the following compensation agree. Inents:
 Donald D. Grahanae of Middle bury against Mark l.. Sperry, Jr., and Leavenw0rth P. Sperry of Middlebury, S16.00 per week bee ginning July 10, l04l, for cut on back of right hand over base of prOximal phalanx of middle finger.
 Gertrude M. Collins of Water. town against Hemlnway and Bartlett Silk Co. of WatertOwn, S8.2l beginning February 12 for lacerated wound to the left thumb, involving tendon.
 Salvatore DlVltO, 463 Congress avenue, Waterbury, against NEan- uKacturers Foundry Co. of 300 Railroad Hill street, S1B.67 per week beginning February 12 for injured right eye.
 Chester ". Johnson of Beacon Falls against the Seymour Brass Turning Co.,, Seymour, SlS.OS per week beginning February c, for strained back.
 Anthony Cunha Of 1B Union street, Waterbury, against the Manufacturer Foundry O., 300 Railroad HElIl street, S18.75 per week beginning March B for ln- jured right foot.
 Armand Lemieux 0s New Haven against the BFunelll Construction Co. of SOuthingtOn, s25 beginning February %, deep lacerAtion of left thumb.
 Joseph Anstett OR TOrrlngtOn against the Union Hardware Go. of TOrringtOn, S1O.2S per week beginning on February 2B for IaceratiOn of first four fingers of right hand.
 Jacob HadzevlCh of TOrFingtOn against Union Hardware Co. of TOrringtOn, s13.74 per week begin- ming March l, strained back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
LINDBERCH GOES WITH FORD co.
Joins Engineering Dept. of Willow Run Bomber
 Plant

Detroit, March 26.--(UP)-Charles A. Lindbergh has been employed by the Ford Motor company in the en- gineerlng department of its giant Willow Run bomber plant, Ford Personnel Director Harry II. Ben nett announced today.
 Bennett said the position was of- fered to Lindbergh by Henry Ford yesterday during Q detailed inspec- ton of the bomber plant. Lind bergh was in Washington today presumably to confer with the war department regarding his new post.
 Mfr. Ford merely offered Lind- bergh the Job," Bennett said, land MT. Lindbergh agreed to take It."
 Lndbergh resigned his commis- sion as 6 colonel in the air corps reserve before the attack on Pearl Harbor because of disagreement with administration foreign policies. He was an ardent iSolationist before Americas entrance Into the war.
 Last January, however, Lindbergn offered his services to Henry L. Stimson, secretary of war, and 1t was announced that he would be entrusted with c civilian mission involving technical research for the war department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
BOARD OF AGENTS
 TODECIDE AWARDS
Samuel Holmes Scholar. ships Available to Yale
 Students From City

Several vacancies exist for the Samuel Holmes scholarships ct Yale University made annually to students of Waterbury, Wolcott, Prospect and Middlebury, according to an announcement made by the board of agents of the Bronson Lib- rary Fund.
 The requirements for successful attainment of awards are high academic standing and deservabil- ity as reflected by the applicants character, effort and reaction to the course of study. Records of Crosby High School activities as well as these of the Yale bureau are con- sidered in the various awards that are made during the month of June.
 The awards will be made under the supervision and direction of Q committee composed of Dr. John c. Gilmartin, E. Vincent Maloney, and Judge John l.. Gaffney, secretary Of the board of agents.
 Written application f or the awards should be made to Judge Gaffney, Ill West Main street, Wa terbury, before May 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
FARMERS
 AIDING DRIVE
Hundreds of Tons of Scrap Metal Found in Rural
 Communities

Storrs, Conn, March 25-Connec- ticut farmers and other rural resi- dents are playing their part in the salvage of some kind of scrap metal for use in the nations all-out effort to produce the weapons of victory.
 Reprts received last week from county agricultural agents indicated that hundreds of tons of scrap iron, steel and other metals had already been located in rural communities through the State U. s. D. A. War Boards salvage program.
 With rural salvage efforts in each county under the direction of the County War Board, and with local agricultural defense chairmen, A. c, P. community committeeman and local salvage chairmen cooperating, thousands of farmers in all parts of the state have been asked to pile up ell old machinery, tools and other metal articles which can no longer be used, and then to notify those in charge of the town cam paign. Dealers are then called in to buy the scrap at current prices as set by the o, P, A., haul 1t from tho farmyards and start 1t on Its way to the smelters.
 Encouraging reports have already been received from Q number of Connecticut towns. In Rocky HUI, for example, 2l tons had been dis posed of last week, and in Eastford, with c population of only about 500, e single campaign worker had made arrangements for the sale and col- lection of llh tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
COUNCIL CHECKS
 EARLY WARNINGS
MiddIebury Sounded Raid Alarm Ten Minutes Before
 Waterbury Report Claims

The State Defense Council today was probing complaints that Md dlehury civilian defense officials have sounded air raid alarms on the wrong signal during the two tests held thus far in this area.
 Tn the original test, held March l, West End residents in Waterbury turned off their lights when they heard sirens wailing, only to learn that the sirens were Middlebury's and had been sounded before the designated time.
 More complaints were made after the statewide test Monday night West Enders said that Middlebury had sounded the blackout alarm at least 10 minutes before Waterbury and other cities and towns. The hour officially set was 8:30.
 The complaints were forwarded to Hartford yesterday. Apparent ly, according to observers, Middle bury has been sounding the black out alarm on receipt of 0 "blue" signal, rather than waiting for the required "red".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
HARTFORD GIVEN
 SALES CONGRESS

The Connecticut State Association of Life Underwriters will hold a Sales Congress in Hartford, April 24, according to an announcement by the chairman, Herbert c. BehAn of the Massachusetts, Mutual, Hart ford. This Is the fifth annual con- gress which the State Association has held, and underwriters are ex- pected to attend from all over the state. The Sales Congress will be held in the Aetna Life auditorium and there will be both morning and afternon sessions.
 MT. Behan has appointed the fol- lowing Waterburymen to member ship on the Sales Congress commit tees: Kenneth Robinson, New Eng land Mutual; Alexander r. stolz, Benefit; John H. Brodie, Root and Boyd, Inc; Frank Fox, Travellers; and William V. Hawkes.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
AVON GIRL IN
 TENNIS FINALS
Strokes Way to Victory
 Today Over Unranked Emily Lincoln

Chestnut Hill, Mass, March 25.-- CUP)-Blonde Hope Knowles of Avon, Conn, top-seeded favorite, ad- vanced to the final round of the national women's indoor tennis championships on Longwoods cov- cred courts today by trouncing un- ranked Emily Lincoln of Brookline, 6-3, 6-3.
 Miss Knowles, who has developed c deadly forehand smash by playing squash, didn't even have to remove her sweater to eliminate the MaSsa- chusetts State titlist. Her sideline placements net kills and court covering tactics left Miss Lincoln few openings In this featured semi- final clash.
 Tn Q quarter-hnal doubles match, Mrs. Helen Pedersen Rihbany of New York City and Katherine Hub bell of Dedham trouneed Mrs. George Cabot and Mrs. Henry Guild Of Brookline, 6-3, 6-3.
 Second-seeded Mrs. Patricia Can ming Todd of Jackson Heights, N. Y. gained the right to meet Miss Knowles in tomorrow's singles final by outlasting veteran Katharine Winthrop of Hamilton, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
 The tournaments only three -set match required 90 minutes to com plete but produced little in the way of championship tennis. The ser- vices of both Mrs. Todd. former Californian, and her socialite on ponent were inadequate, and they mostly relied on playing & waiting game in the backcourts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25

over.
 Motor shares were firm with Gen. eral Motors at new high and Chrysler eQuailng its high. vultee and Consolidated aircraft made new highs for the year.,
 Startling Products South Porto Rico Sugar and E'epubllc Steel pre- gerred A gained Q point and more. international Harvester was up nearly a point. Airline shares in- proved. Mercantlles held steady,
 Boston, March 2bs--(Upl-Qrad- cd fine French comblng territory woolB were sold at mostly si.i6 to Sl.lB secured basis the U, s. Agri- culture Department reported today.
 Graded fine clothing wools moved at Sl,O6 Co ei.10 secured basis, Strictly staple one-half blood terri. tory wools were quoted at Si.iS to &i.l0 secured basis and graded French corahing lengths brought mostly ei.0B to $fl2 secured basis. Graded three-eighths blood comb ing territory wools were quoted mostly el.02 to si,06 secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
O'CONNELL DENIES
 WORKMAN'S CLAIM

Compensation Commissioner John J, OConnell today denied c claim made by John r. Miller, 1034 Chase Parkway, against the M. J. Daly & Sons, Inc: The plaintiff, employed as 6 plumbing foreman, claimed that on March 2 while he was helping 10 fellow workman in removing 6 cement wash tray he sustained in- jury which resulted in . hernia. He reported pain on the following day.
 The finding states that one Of tho requirements of the statute necessary to gIibstantlate c hernia claim is that the claimant should feel pain at the time of the strain. 1t was found that no ttnustlai o. currence took place while tho claimant was carrying the tray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
CLOVER NAMED ON
 STATE COMMITTEE
Hartford Banker to Head
 Group on Recreation Obiectives Outlined

The appointment of Milton H, Glover of Hartford, vice-president of the Hartford National Bank and Trust company, as chairman of the Stats Committee on Recreation was announced today by the State De- fenSe Council.
 The Council announced that iln- mediate objectives of the commit tee would include planning of recreational programs for men In service, the securing of adequate recreational facilities for defense workers and their families and proj- ects concerned with morale building activities in the case of air raids or evacuation.
 MT. Glover succeeds George Fl. Hollister, superintendent of parks in Hartford, who has been acting as chairman and has resigned that post because of many other defense activities. MT. Hollister will con- tlnue as c member of the State committee. MT. Glover Is vice. president of the Hartford Commun- ity Chest, member of the execu- tive committee of the Council of Social Agenieg, and is on the gov- erning board of the Y. M. c. A., the Hartford Tuberculosis society and the Boy Scouts.
 The State Recreation Committee functions aS c coordinating agency for all organizations active in the recreation field. It also acts as on information clearing house for edu- cational, social, industrial and com mercial groups and for professional and lay individuals. It cooperates with federal, state, and local agen- cies in adequate planning for re- creational facilities and programs Some of the immediate objectives which have been announced are as follows:
 1. To expand existing recreation programs through the cooperative effort of all leisure time agencies.
 2. To encourage the establish Bent of recreational programs and facilities by the local government or by community action, where none now exist.
 3. To help communities recognize their responsibility for meeting local recreational problems as an essen- tial part Of their home defense pro- gram, which must not be neglected for the more spectacular phases.
 {. To utilize every means for lo- eating, and training enthusiastic leadership both lay and professional, afad for making 1t available for com nlunity recreation service.
 5. To arouse, organize and unite community leaders, for the purpose of securing the maximum use of all existing and potential recreational facilities, both private and public.
 6. TO make provision for indus trial workers to participate in a comprehensive program of whole some activities.
 (. To promote recreation al activ- tttes in the home, school, church end community service agencies, with emphasis on activities in which the entire family may participate.
 g. To emphasize in al recrea- tional planning the necessity Of off- setting tension, anxiety, and nervous strain by providing programs which afford relaxation and make for emo honal stability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
"ODen House"

Tomorrow will be open house at Waterbury hospital for pros- pective student nurses, according to on announcement by Miss Elsie B. Cantwell, principal of the nursing school of the hospital.
 Young ladies interested in en- tering the nursing profession have been invited to look through the hospital and the quarters as- signed student nurses tomorrow between l:30 and 5:S0 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
NO ACTION TAKEN
 AGAINST OFFICERS

No action has been taken by Will bray Samson of i0o6 Baldwin street in support of his charges of assault against Lieut.. Ernest Pakul and Pa trolman Joseph Cavanaugh of the vice squad. It has been hinted, how ever, by his counsel Attorney Wm. P. Wertheimer that civil action will be instituted.
 Lieut.. Pakul and Patrolman Cav anaugh have denied Samson'S claims that they punched andkicked him the morning of March 3 when he was arrested ca 6 charge of drunk enness.
 While sainSon's counsel indicated that criminal action might betaken, Prosecutin g Attorney William K. Lawlor saidthat no request has has been made of him to issue & warrant in the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
LYNCH TO PRESS
 DETERRENT CLAIM

The stand taken by Police Super intendent William J. Roach that two supernumerary policemen classified as IA by Draft Board 10-B are "irreplaceable" and should be dee ferred was upheld today by Cor pcration Counsel J. Gregory Lynch, who will represent the police de- partment in pending appeals.
 MT. Lynch holds that the men who are employed as factory guards. have received special training md should be given deferments because their work iS vital to national de- fense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
EXPERIMENT MADE
 WITH SIREN TRUCK

To ascertain where air raid warn- ing signal apparatus could be best placed, Chief Air Raid Warden James J. Curtin and police and fire department officials this afternoon made q series of tests with e siren mounted on c truck.
 Sections where dead" spots have been reported were visited and the truck amounted siren sounded from different points to see how the dif- hculty could be cured.
 Tn each of the two blackout tests held thus far, and in . separate siren test, residents of many sec- tions have reported that they could not hear the warning signals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
CRUELTY ALLEGED
 IN DIVORCE SUIT

A petition for divorce was filed in superior court today by Pauline Mehrhoff Clark of Waterbury against Larry clark of Waterbury. The couple was married on Novem- Der 13, 1922, The plaintiff charges intolerable cruelty since November l3, 1922 asks for custody and gup- port Of three minor children in ad- ditlon Co the divorce. She also asks for aiiinory and for 6 change Of name tc Pauline Mehthoff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
Car Defective

A $500 civil action was filed In common pleas court today by Elizabeth Gervlckis, of Water bury, against Clifford I. Atwood of Watertown. The plaintiff claims that . 194O sedan pur- chased from the defendant on February 27, 1941, was not in good running condition as stated in a written warranty given by the defendant. The market value
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
Down Under!

Lieutenant. Colonel Roy E. Rice of WoodbuFy has arrived In Australia with U. s. air force units, his wife has been in- formed by cable. He left New York only Q month ago.
 Colonel Rice, an official of the ScOvlll Mfg. Co.,, was called to active duty in February, and served briefly at Washington and Mitchell Field, N. Y., before starting for Australia. He is Q former Republican congressional candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
Lost.F0undl

Desk Lieut.. Bernard Burns re- ported last night that Alfred Demers, 10, of 3l Bridge street, who was reported missing from home since 8 o'clock Monday morn ing, has been located ct the home of his grandmother in Hartford. He is tho son of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Demers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
Passion Play Bus
 To Be Chartered
st. Francis Delegation to Attend Sunday Night Per.
 fOrmanCe at Bushnell Memorial Hall
WASHINGTON HILL

and Tuesday.
 Anyone In this district wishing to obtain tickets may do 30 by get- ting in touch with any member of the committee which consists of Chairman Ed Goggin, James Cusick, Elmer Shove, Mrs. Albert Center bar, Miss Rose Foley, Miss Margaret Frageau, Mrs. Harold Boyce,
 Deadline for the sale of tickets is Friday night--these tickets which are for sale by the members of the committee, are general admission tickets, and can be exchanged ct Davis & Yves store, or at the box office of Bushnell Memorial hall, Hartford.
 Edward Goggln Is making the arrangements for the tranSportation and reports one bus Is already filled and part of a second bus also. Evi- dently, St. Francis parish will be well represented at this very fa- nous production and ct this sea- son of the year, ls an appropriate time for 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
SEIZE INIATIvE

London, March 2S ~ (UP) -- Soviet Ambassador Ivan Maisky A9- manded today that. the United Na- tions seize the initiative from Ger- many and make c supreme effort to open and summer offensive which will turn 1O42 into the victory year of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
Stock Market Moved
 Narrowly This Morning
Trading Light With IndustrlaIs Showing Minor Oain-
 us. Steel Slightly Lower atNOOn

Nv York, March 70. = (Up) = The stock market today moved ln c narrow range with trading light, 1n- dustrial Issues had Q minor gain in the average while rails eased and tho utility aeyrage dipped Co rec- ord low.
 United States Steel and Youngs- town Sheet & Tube were slightly lower around noon. Copper issues were steady to firm in light turn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
Accepted

Vincent P. Gowlis, son of Mrs Mary Gowlis of 9 Poplar Place, was among the five new enlistees accepted ct the local marine re- cruiting office who left for their final examination ct Springfield, Mass, chief recruiting station.
 Others who accompanied recruit Gowlis were: William B. Baker of North Haven; Alfred F. Bllsky Of Ansonia; Adolph Mikelenas of 30 Cherry street, Naugatuck; and Raymond 0. Peterson of Bridge port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25

A chartered bus will take the people from st. Francis parish to Hartford to attend the Passion Play, Sunday night, leaving in front of the church at 6:S0 o'clock, March 29th. The performance will be held at Bushnell Memorial and is scheduled for Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings, with afternoon performances on Monday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
pRNATURALIzATION READY

Washington, March 25. = (UP) = Attorney General Francis Riddle said today that the justice depart nAent is ready to start actiong to denaturalize disloyal foreign-bcrn ettizers, particularly members Of the oegmaass Amaytcan Bund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
FIREMEN CALLED
 TO BRUSH FIRES

Firemen were called to quell three slight brush fires this morning. The fires were at 2l0S North Main street; Monroe avenue; and Wall street ex- tension, the latter being on prop erty of the Scovill Mfg. Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
House Break"

Theft of Q gold wrist watch, val- ued at $S5 and $7.50 cash from Q drawer in his room was reported to police last night by Charles A. YuSkis, l30 Chambers street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25
SPOTLIGHTZNG Brass City News

of Che car, for which RsSS was paid, is claimed Co have been less than S4S5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-25

India plans to ship 10l 600 900 pounds Of tea to United Kingdom countries this year.