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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
Heard in passing

Heard in passing. Major Russell H. Sweet of the
First Corps Area Headquarters at Boston tells us that
the latest slogan among Army men, in keeping with the
desire to prevent important information getting into
the hands of the enemy is keep Mum, Chum." Pass
it aong!. The March issue of Popular Photography
contains account of new game that a group OF
amateur photographers in Rochester, N Y, recently
worked out for themselves It's Photo Hunt and even
involved an invitation sent out 35 mm film When
all had assembled rules for the hunt distributed
also IS nm film. The contestants had to get their
picture, develop it, and show the print, all by p M OF
the day. They judged for excellence follow
ing a supper Lafayette College in Easton, Pa, makes
the proud boast of having furnished more college pres
in the country. Five faculty members now heading
colleges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02

Dr. Walter Damrosch dean of American orchestra
zsnductors was entertained his eighteth birthday
last Friday afternoon and two gifts were presented him.
plaque laudng his services to music the otner
bound volume specially compiled by about hundred
and fifty we'll known artists connected with the 1nst-
ue of Arts and Letters Then too he was also treated
to dinner The artists and writer's all contributed some
original drawing poem essay The genial and easy
spoken Deems Taylor master of ceremonies, and
among the impromptu speakers was Connecticuts Dr.
William Lyon Phelps Dr.. Phelps is secretary of the
Academy Those present sang Happy Birthday to You
the best traditions Of shall we say the Metropolitan
Opera?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02

The third rail g.. Your first trip subway
found you marvelng at the way the trains could speed
along Then YOU found out about the third rail. But
YOU never found out who invented the third rail Well
it was well-known electrical engineer Bion j. Arm
old, and his death has just occurred at Chicago. He
was 80 years old at his death and during his long
career had been consulting engineer for great rail
roads, electric companies well many Of our arg-
est cities. In 1893 he produced the first commercial
third rail at the Chicago World Fair and it became the
daddy of the third rail that later to revo]utionze
electric railway travel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02

Johnny Yurchyk, who peddled Democrats in the
North End for many years. is in the Medical Corps OF
the U. S. Army at Fort Lee Virginia lie says military
weather seems to prevail. IS. Mclean Buckingham
of Watertown has been elected president of the Con-
uecticut Poultry Association He succeeds Fred Gas
tier of Durham . Johnny Perham of Hillside Avenue
Harvard graduate who has been doing grand job as
reporter for the Democrat bid all farewell Saturday
morning he left for Hartford where today he began
new assignment on the reportorial staff on the
COurant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
FOLK SONGS OF
SOUTH ARE HEARD

Selections of folk songs were
heard by more than rs persons at
tending the, family night" program
held at the Bunker Hill Congrega-
tional church in which Harry Phil
pott of Yale Divinity school sang
the numbers. Mr.. Philpott came to
Yale from North Carolina and at
tended Washington and Lee Univer-
sity. His hobby is collecting folk
songs from people who live in the
mountain sections of the south.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
LAMENT OF THE HOUSEWIFE

Now pick up my broom to sweep
Look into my pantry and prepare to weep
About my sugar sadly depleted
NV bin of potatoes that looks defeated
1 weep that my larder is not more hlled,
That may not for fifty pounds OF sugar be plled'
/ look with disdain radish Or chive,
And wish l again might have my Belgian endiVe
Celery is sweet grown in American soil
But shed a tear olive OIL
/ like to fill up my cupboards with stun
SO that can have more than enough
Why am limited to just two cans?
Oh how resent the many food bans!
But then pause and reflect, I'm not starving
And I pick up sharp knife and start the carving
Now pick up my broom to sweep,
Look into my pantry and prepare to weep.
Elm En-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
CLOTHES RATIONING Salts
FACTORY

London CUP A pool OF 10000
persons in ~ towns and rs country
districts indicates general salts
faction with clothes rationing regu-
lations. TWo-thirds of those qtes-
tiooed held that the sc coupons al
lowed for a year were sufficient.
The roll showed bachelors used their
coupons faster than any other
group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
House Canvass Made
For Old Newspapers
Boy Scout Troop 81 Collect Two Tons in Day; ithers
Supper and Meeting This Evening
W ATE R VILE

Waterville, Feb. C-Michael Kill
1een, James Ahrens, Francis Killeen,
Henry Lefevre, Norman Henchel
and John Byrnes, of Boy Scout
Troop No. 81, with Clifford North
rop and Frederick Hoadley, OF the
troop committee made a house to
house canvass over the week end
for old magazines and newspapers.
About two tons were collected, and
taken to the Fire House.
The children of Sprague School
are also making collections each
Wednesday, and residents of Water
vile are urged to have their papers.
The monthly business meetings of
the Grace Methodist Church will
take place tonight with the tither's
supper and meeting at O'Clock,
and the official board at p. m.
In observance of the Holy Day,
Presentation of Christ in the Tenn
pie, Holy Communion service was
held this morning, 9 a. m. at st.
Paul's Episcopal Church, and spe-
cial Masses at St. Michael's.
Tomorrow at st. Michaels church
observing the Feast Of st. Blase, the
blessing of the threats will take
place in the morning during the
Masses at 7:3O and 8 o'clock, and at
3:45 in the afternoon for school
children, also at 730 in the eve
ming.
The men of the Parish of st.
Michaeps are cordially invited to
attend the Knights of Columbus
Mems Supper Club, on Tuesday eve
ming, 6 o'clock, at the Hotel Elton.
Rev. Joseph Donnelly, assistant pas
tor of st. Thomas Church, in Wa
terbury, will be the guest speaker.
Skating Party
A skating party was enjoyed by
several members of Girl Scout Troop
No. 81, Saturday morning at Camp
Wequapausett. The girls prepared
their own noon day meal, and due
to the rain, indoor games were en-
joyed, around the fireplace during
the afternoon.
Attending were, Carol Kenney
Carol Hoadley. Eleanor DiBlasi, Ger
trude DiBlasi, Peggy Gagain, Maui
reen Baker, Betty Craw, Jean CraW
Jacqueline johnson, Dorothy Stuart
Virginia Post, Cecile Pocoski, Mary
Margaret Kelly, Hazel Clark, Lois
Plat, Nancy O'Connor, Mary Edith
Tooley, Joyce DiBlasi, and Mrs. An
thony DiBlasi, scout leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
THE NEW YEAR

THE NEW YEAR In China is observed on Feb
r1,ary Is this year The Chinese do not go in for
heavy meat dish such our turkey and goose and SO
on on festive days They have no particular dish but
usually oysters and seaweed are combined with fowl
and pork the that the Chinese word for oy
sers and seaweed sounds like the word that signifies
good luck and wealth. Practically all Chinese dishes
are served hot with the exception of some desserts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02

PhilOmena Srica has been granted her discharge
papers from ST. Marys Hospital where she serious
ly ill for three long weeks. She's convalescing at
her home SIS ElmwoOd Avenue. She had very tough
time of it, but came through with flying cOOrs al
though it will be weeks before she'll be herself again.
Charley Caffrey genial policeman, has been dis
charged from the institution. Lieutenant Pat
rick Hobart of the paincothes personnel bid goodbye
to ST. Mary's Friday after undergoing minor opera
ton for sinus trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
DOG
OF
WAR

:" Koto," a Dalmatian,
demonstrates his worth
in wartime at Westbury,
Long Island. ABOVE: He
finds an injured man in a
ruined building, then grabs
in his jaws a baton loosely
attached to his collar. This
is a sign that he has found
a victim. He then runs
back to recuers and leads
them to the injured per-
Son. RIGHT: "Koto" clears
a high fence while failing
it back to bring help.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
MANY MORE MEN IN
COLORADO

Denver, Colo.-OUP)-The latest
census shows 1920 more men than
women in Colorado but the influx
of thousands of soldiers from all
over the country has increased that
figure many times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
w o RI D w A r
A YEAR AGO
FEB. 2, 1941
(By United Press

(By United Press
British announce capture of
Agordat and taking "many hun
dreds" of prisoners.
Seven Protestant bishops Of
Norway protest Nazi rule.
Donovan cOnfers with Turkish
Army official.
French Riviera begins ration
ing food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
VERSATILE CREGAR

Between scenes as an actor in
"This Gun for Hire" at Paramount
Laird Cregar writes plays and COM
poses songs. He has written three
dramas, "a musical comedy and a
revue, all unproduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02

hour leave.
The monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Aid Society of st. Michaels
church will be held tonight, 7:3C
o'clock, in the Parish Hall, with Mrs
William Rooney, president in charge
The Parish card party held Fri
day night, with Mrs. Rooney, Mrs
John Lynch, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs
Charles Williams, Mrs. Fred Gill
hespie, Mrs. Mary Uffendale and
Mrs. Francis Whalen, was largely at
tended. Bridge, AS" and other games
were played, and refreshments
served.
The Altar Guild of st. Pauls
Church will meet wednesday eve
ming, February 4th, O'Clock, in the
Parish Hall, when new officers will
be elected.
Meeting Tomorrow
A regular meeting of the Pride
of WEIGH Circle, Companions of the
Forest, will take place tomorrow
evening at o'clock, at the rooms
on Hanover street. Mrs. Francis
Whalen, chief companion will pre-
side.
John Burger, a sophomore at
Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, N
Y. has returned to his classes, fol
lowing week spent at his home on
Sprague street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02

Private Marcel Dunno, first class,
was at his home on Thomaston ave-
nue., Thursday and Friday, ON a 48
hour leave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
BOB LANOUETTE !
 RECEIVES GIFT.
GroOnl-tO-Be of June 27 HOnOred at Stag Party
 at HarmOn's Battery

Robert Lanouette, who will be- married June 27, was presented a purse at testimonial dinner at Chris Harmon's restaurant Wednes- day evening. The presentation was made by Toastmaster Clair Boothe.-
 Attending were: Roland Lamada- leine, Burt and Don Walker, Ray mond Hunter, Cy and Bubby Quinn, James Doyle, ST., and Jr., Cliff and Bill Lanouette, Henry Danphinas, Ed Daly, Henry Reiger, Nal Galip- DO, Babe Gilbert, Henry Lanouette ST., and Jr., Sam Lavesque, Charles Newell, Phil Bouffard, Joseph La- nouette, John Jacodino, Carlo Buzz zilli, Clair Boothe, and Arthur La- nouette, ST., and Jd.
 Also, Earl Ronpre, Elmer Bean, Lucein Tetrault, George Beausoliel,. Louis Beausoliel, Phil Beausoliel. Bob Sugrue, Jim Garigan, Francis Gagnon, Leon Beausoliel, Joe Hay land, Donald Slater, Ruben Rice. Buddy Schoeck, Louis Murno, Bob Seeley, Frank Swift, Leonard 1urek, Mike Dronek, Benny Dert, Tony Porcaro, Peter Zillan, Mike Crarleg- Iio, Jerry Norton, Jimmy Carol, Ed Koosa, Art Joseph, Jerkyq Beauso- liel, Henry Beausoliel, IT., Henry, Beausoliel, ST., Ray Rompre, Joseph Rompre, Ned Hayes. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
STRAND

Many are the words of praise for Strands current offering of Rud- yard Kipling,s Jungle Book, fea- turing Sabu, Joseph Calleai, John Quallen. Rosemary DeCanp, Pa tricia O,Rourke, Frank Pugla and Ralph Byrd. This magnificent tech- nicolor spectacle, filmed from Kip- ling's classic, Is a stronge and fas- cinating adventure Into another world: world filled with awe-in- spiring beauty, wild animals, the strange loce of '.Aowgl," half boy, half wolf, who knew not whether he was man or beast until a girl looked at him with eyes of love, the jeweled city of the jungle wherer no man dares to thread and the riches of q Kingdom spilled upon golden floors. All these wonders are un- yelled in flaming color before your eyes. xou'll thrill to this neyer-t0- be- forgotten tgallnderous adventure,
 Tho hilarious mix-up which o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
M The Local 7'heateys
STATE

Capacity attendance at Warmers State theater yesterday marked the opening of the dramatic hit Broad way" adapted from the stage play of the same name and co-starring George Raft and Pat O'Brien for the first time on the screen.
 Not musical feature in the accepted sense, Broadway" never theless strikes a sentimentally re- sponsive chord by including In its score and specialties, more than dozen musical numbers which have endeared themselves with the pulp lie through the years.
 Surprising elements primarily ill- volved in the picture are Its treat-' ment as 8 biography of Raft and its skillful presentation as such. In achieving this end, Raft Is introduc- ed as himself, the film star, in early passages of the film. The story then cuts back dramatically to deal speci- fically with the play that was Broad" the stage hit. However, since this is closely parallel to Raft's own life, 1t is legitimately presented as biographical--a factor which in- tensifies Its dramatic value.
 Raft'S romantic lead - also his glamorous dancing partner--iS cap ably played by Janet Blair. Others in the talented supporting cast i1- clude Brod Crawford, Anne Gwynne, Marjorie Rambeau, Edward s. Bro- phy and Iris Adrian.
 "Fly By Night" with Nancy Kelly and Richard Carlson is the second hit of this show.
 Remember this show positively ends Saturday evening so put it on your must" list and be sure to vist the State before the closing performance. Sundays new show brings another smash weekend double unit program with Kay Kyser and his orchestra topping the cast in the musical thriller My Favorite Spy"
 According to reports this new Kyser hit is his biggest and best to date and audiences have a treat in store for them when the "ol professor comes to the secreen at the State this Sunday.
 "Joan of Paris the picture every one has been waiting for, is ths second it of Sundays show and presents a star-studded cast which Is topped by Michele Jorgan, Paul Henreid, Thomas Mitchell, Laird Cregar and May Robson. 
 Argentina recently shipped cofSee to Iceland and to Tangier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
POLES

Today, at the Loew Poli theater, will be your last chance to see Vaughn Monroe and his popular orchestra. Rated as Americas new number one music maestro, he has succeeded in thrilling the thousands to whom he has played in a ca pacity filled house yesterday after noon and last night. making four appearances during the day.
 Featured with the Monroe or- chestra are lovely Marylin Duke and Ziggy Talent who sings in his very own ir1imitable way bringing down the house" at every perform ance. Also featured are Johnny Turnhull and the Four V's.
 As an extra added attraction we are both fortunate and proud to pre- sent Ross Wyse, Jr, and June Mann, a grand comedy team form erly of Billy Roses Diamond Horse shoe; Bob Bromley and his Person. ality Puppets, presenting one of the years outstanding novelty acts, and in addition to these, there are sev. eral other smash acts.
 Remember, there are to be four performances today which will pos itively be the last time to see Vaughn Monroe and this all star stage show. See them at 1:20, 400, 6:30 and goo p. m. Starting this week and continuing for every week hereafter, Loew's Poli will pre- sent its stage shows on Wednesday and Thursday, instead of the former Thursday and Friday. This change in policy has been made in order to bring this theater's patrons the very finest in stage names and en- tertainment. This switch in vaude- vile days enables the Loew Pon theater to bring you bigger and bet ter bands and positively the tops in stage show entertainment.
 In addition to this weeks fine stage program there is a fine. screen bill headed by Lupe Velez and Leon Errol in Mexican Spitfire at Sea-" This proves to be a comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles.
 Don't miss this all star programl
 Starting tomorrow on the Loew Pon screen we are proud to present the musical extravaganza of the year, My Gal Sal", starring Rita HayWorth, Victor Mature, Carole TIandis and John Sutton. The sec- ond hit on the bill will be "Whis- pering Ghosts" with Milton Berle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
By PAUL MANNING NEA Service Foreign Correspondent

by PAUL MANNANG NEA Service Foreign Correspondent
 London, June 1s-(By Cable)-- "The Combat of the Quartermas- ters" would be 6 good name for future historians to consider for the great battle raging in the Lib- van desert. For the decision hinges on reinforcements-new tanks, ar- tillery, planes, infantry and all sorts of sustaining supplies. It might well be said that the victory will go to the side with the better quarter master.
 This view of the Libyan campaign is sharply highlighted by Berlin reports of the smashing of Allied conveys in the Mediterranean. True, or bloated with customary Axis exaggeration, they nevertheless un- derline the fact that sending sup- plies through the Mediterranean Is a highly hazardous project.
 AXIS IS GETTING
 SUPPLIES IN BULK
 Britain's Middle East air chief, Air Vice Marshal Arthur Coming ham, says that Axis ships are land- ing 200O tons of material every day at BenghaI. This, and the fact that supplies have been flowing to General Rommel, commander of the Nazi troops in Libya, all during the past month, when Malta was being made untenable as 8 British naval base, give something of an edge to General Romn1el. His sup plies, sent from Italy or Sicily to North Africa, travel a route thou sands of miles shorter than do British supplies. Air endorsements come to him over a short hop, while Allied planes must travel long dis tances.
 If the Axis troops never capture Tobruk or sweep into Egypt, these endorsements make them suffl- ciently strong to force the British CLIO at Cairo to send all possible tanks and planes and supplies to Libya.
 The supplies which the Allies stored in Egypt and Libya during the quiet months were immense. But each day the battle progresses this reserve is drained. Any con- voys laden with needed supplies that attempt the short route across the Mediterranean, must, of course, run the gantlet of German and Italian bombing planes, submarines and surface craft.
 AS an indication of how difficult 1t is to replace stocks, take as an example the high octane gas needed to send the tough Hurricanes and sleek, fast Kittyhawks screaming down on Axis supply columns in the desert.
 British and American refineries in the Middle East cannot produce enough to meet all requirements. The rest must be shipped from the United States-a long voyage through the U-boat-infested waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18

Collectors of poster stamps will derive pleasure from the announcement that the 5Oth anniversary Of Osteopathic education is being made the occasion for issuing special stamp in its honor The actual cele hration doesn't take place until October and 1aernorates the founding on October 1892, in Krks- vile Missouri of the first college of OsteOpathy Dr. Andrew Taylor Still is credited with establishing this school The special stamp, approximately special de- we'll as the dates and occasion of issuance As early as 1874 he had proclaimed the principles of Osteopathy, but not until 1892 did he open the American School Ot Osteopathy, now the Kirksve College of OsteOpathy and Surgery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
aoOd Eyezllng.
VANISHING HOMES

where are the great homes of yesterday, with turrets cupolas and gables9 Most of them have been scrapped and trimmed To the present generation are mostly 1aples How we loved to pass them by,
 Look in through the iron gates Watch fountain playing on the lawns, On some of those noble estates, Where you gazed in awe at iron deer, And thought nothing quite so hne, All sorts of plantings and hedges and such And flower beds of intricate design Most of the fountains are dried up, The acres are cut up into lots, The houses deserted, in need of repair, And considered just so many blots Many of them are torn down,
 others done over for modern use; Standing idle with peeling paint All they got was abuse. Where are the old houses of yesterday, Houses turreted or foursquare? Those noble structures set way back With the popular porte cochere Gone alas are many big city houses With basement and at least three floors, The upper parts are made into flats The baSements converted into stores.
 -Em Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18

Ray Morrissey of South View Street is home on a frlough from Virginia Beach where he is stationed with Medical Corps detachment. Bob Healey, son of Avenue had weekend furlough at his home. Bob's stationed at Fort Devens. Carroll KnibbS of the American Brass is chairman of Waterburys industrial salvage committee according to the current issues of Connecticut Industry. Other members of the com nttee whose territory also embraces Thomaston, Water, town, Cheshire Naugatuck, and Terryvile, are Fred Jackie of Chases M Ivory Waterbury Clock Company c. P. Goss, Srd, scovills Henry C. Griggs, Farrel Foundry Robert Miskely, Waterbury Tool Julius Smith, Waterbury Buckle, and Leroy M. Gibbs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
Heard in nnaSsinO

Heard in passing Gulf Oil employees in the Wa terbury district were awarded safe driving emblems at banquet held at the Hotel Elton Tuesday night Tom Donahue was tOastmaSter for the affair K of O. members paused in the midst of a regular meeting Tuesday night to say special prayer for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary E. Robinson mother of the councils Treasurer, Joseph H. Robinson, and Past Grand Knight John F. Robinson Arthur Nelson of WatervIe, former Democrat "handy-man", thinks nothing of a fOurteen-hOur shift on his defense job these days David West of Hicrest has joined the Democrats Circulation Department carrier. He's one of the leading Cub Scouts in his district
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
COURT DECISION
 CLEARS FIRM
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company Vindicated in
 PrOiOrities Battle

Pittsburgh, Pa, June i8-The Jones & Laughlin Steel corporation in federal court here today was completely cleared by the United States government of any im- plication of lack of patriotism in handling priorities and joined with the government in consenting to an order stating that fact and direct ing the company to continue to comply with priority regulations. The corporation stood on its answer filed on June 11th denying that it had violated regulations, orders or directions" of the War Produc- ton Board and this was admitted in the decree.
 Federal Judge F. P. Schoonmaker, in signing the decree said, This is a very happy disposition of this case, in view of the emergency in which thins country finds itself at the present time and am glad to sign this order as the parties have agred upon"
 Counsel for the steel company pointed out that the time required for trial would be better spent by both sides in prosecution of the war effort and stated With the tremendous united effort the war requires from every one of us, the Jones & Laughlin Steel corporation is unwilling to engage further in any controversy with the govern ment about priorities. Jones & Laughlin is and has been energet- ically conducting its operations in complete accord with the regula- tionS, orders and directions of the War Production Board. All em- ployes of the company are proud of their record of accomplishment in furnishing essential steels for the armed forces of the United States and the United Nations"