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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
Gen. WHEELER
DEFENDS SELF
Correctness OF Position He
Had Maintained Borne
Out By War Progress

Washington, FeD. o - CUPD =
Senator Burton K. Wheeler, D.,
Mont, former Isolationist leader,
contcnded today that the history Of
United States participation in the
war so far demonstrates the correct
ness Of the position he maintained
until the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Il repeatedly said on the floor Of
the senate that we were unprepared
TO go TO war 49, that we did not have
the guns, tanks, powder or INT"
Wheeler said, in an interview. 1T Is
now being demonstrated that / was
correct"
Wheeler, leader of the isolationist
cause i'll congress since 1899, said no
member OF his group could be ac-
cused Of voting against measures for
military preparedness.
"The Truman report, the Roberts
report and other reports show where
the responsibility lies, but regard
less OF that, we are all in the same
boat now" he said. I'VE have got
| TO do everything we can - both iso-
lationists and interventionists - TO
win the war and attempt to bring
about lasting peace so that our
boys in the future will not be call
ed upon TO fight all over the world"
Hits At Roosevelt
He characterized President Roose-
velts call for the election Of con-
gress which has supported admins
tration policies as call for the
election Of 'internationalists who
favor his program whether 1t be
for the establishment OF the four
freedoms or for union now.
What we need in congress more
than anything else are men who will
think for themselves and not be
rubber stamps for either Democra-
tic or Republican leader he con-
tinued. Every thinking person rea-
Lies it is high time that men be
elected to congress who have the
intestinal stamina to stand up and
vote tchir own convictions rather
than be led around by the nose by
the bureaucrats here in Washing
ton"
The "interventionists" who favor
ed the presidents policy in foreign
affairs during the past two years
have little to point to with pride,
Wheeler said. He declared that their
position has not been proven correct
by events.
"If / had been one Of those who
favored intervention and thought we
could lick the world with broom
sticks, or who was constantly de-
nouncing every nation on the face
of the earth, u would want to talk
darn little now in the face of the
showing we have made up TO the
present time" he said.
Summing up his position, he as
serted:
after the war broke out in Eu-
rope, I repeatedly stated that II
there was any danger OF our being
attacked, then we should keep our
ships, powder TINT and guns in the
United States and our possessions
rather than give them all away, and
! also declared that in the event we
were attacked by any nation, that
would be one Of the first to demand
that American interests, wherever
they are, should be defended"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09

plan. The amount already Issued
is substantial when 1t Is remem-
bered that the amount issued in
New York during their first month
OF operation In January of 1899
was $259,900. The amount already
Issued in Connecticut Is So per
cent OF the New York total for
their first month and when one
considers that the population Of the
State of New York Is almost eight
times larger than the population Of
Connecticut mis- start In our own
state Is very encouraging.
The above amount issued in Con-
necticut for the first month ex-
ceeds the total amount written in
Massachusetts, during the whole Of
the first year they were in opera
ton. Amount Of insurance in
force In Massachusetts, at the end
of their first year of operation was
$l14,953. At the present rate OF
applications in this state, Connec-
ticut will write more Savings Bank
Life Insurance in the first year OF
operation than Massachusetts did
during the first four years OF the
operation OF their plan.
A summary Of insurance issued
by the seven issuing banks during
themonth Of January Is as follows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
DR.. Thayer Collapses
After Sunday Sermon

Hartford, Feb. 9-Rev. DR.. James
Thayer Addison of Cambridge,
Mass, vice president Of the Ma
tional Council Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, collapsed from
the effects Of a heart attack II
Union Station Sunday afternoon
shortly after having preached thu
oermon at the ordination OF Rev
Raymond Karl Riebs of Hartford ir
Christ Church Cathedral.
Stricken while waiting for a train
for Boston, he was taken to the
Hartford hospital, where officials re-
ported Sunday night that he was
resting comfortably"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09


order to speed production OF
physicians" said a spokesman o.
the Society.
Taking into consideration the fact
that U. S. medical schools accept
about 5000 students annually, and
that some $500 graduate after
four years of training, any pro-
posal to lower academic standards
by admitting more students has
caused great concern TO leaders IN
medical education and practice.
Among the unsolyed problems IN
this connection, as pointed cut IN
A recent article in the Journal OF the
American Medical Association, are
the following:
l. If the young men entering
medical schools in June, 1912 COM
plete the course in 36 consecutive
months they will be graduated IN
June, 1915 instead of June, 194G.
However, they will still require a
year of internship. thus making
them unavailable for military SER
vice until the end Of June, 1916. AS
an emergency measure the immed-
late gain is very slight.
2. II summer vacations are elm
mated, students who helped finance
their medical education will need
aid from some other source or Will
have to drop out.
3. r. O. r. C. students vii. be
unable to receive field training I'M
der this plan.
4. Physical facilities and tech
meal and teaching STATS viii have
TO be increased If some students fo!-
low the 36-month concept and 9th
FRS continue for four years.
S. Unless colleges, universities
and hospitals have their currlcu-
lums suitably integrated with
curricula of medical schools, students
will lose from three to six months
waiting for entrance into medical
courses or internships in hospitals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
GRAND KING TO
BE MASONS' GUEST

Guest of the Eureka chapter,
Royal Arch Maaons, tomorrow night
at the Masonic Temple, will be John
e. Pierpont Of Hamden. grand king
Of the grand chapter of Connecu-
cut. A cast will exemplify the Mark
Masters degree for the benefit Of
the visitor, and Daniel G.. Taylor,
most excellent high priest, will pre-
side All members of the chapter
are invited to attend. Refreshments
will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
PATENTS ISSUED
TO STATE WORKERS

According 10 information COM
piled by the office of Harold G.
Manning, "a Central avenue, the
u. S. Patent Office this week issued
patent to Gunnar v. Hultiren, as
signor to the Farrell Birmingham
Co, Inc, Ansona, for a, roll grind
er. The E. Ingraham Co, Of Bris-
toll was an applicant for trade
mark for a clock, and a design
patent was issued 10 q. Francesca
Collura Of New York city, assignor
to the Torrington Mfg. Co, OF Tor
rington, for fan propeller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09

Applications in the amount Of
$4,000 have been declined or post
poned by the medical director in
accordance with the usual under
writing standards that pply In con-
nection with this plan, representing
a rejection rate of 8 per cent, law
ing q total OF $4,000 TO be passed
on by the medical director after
the applicants have submitted to
the usual medical examination.
The average amount applied
for d 1921 90 which indicates
that this insurance Is reach
ing people in the so-called low
income group. A survey made OF
the various occupations and wage
earnings indicates that GA per cent
of the people who have already
applied are members OF the low in
come earning group. In check
Ing through the various occupations
1t was found most Of the appli-
cants are employed In the various
Industrial plants throughout Con-
necticut and it Is expected that
O great source of this business in
the future will arise from persons
employed in the industrial plants.
The showing in Connecticut for the
first month has been very encour-
aging and the amount Of applica-
lions received far exceeded the ex-
pectations of the sponsors OF the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09

The following members Of Girl
Scout Troop No. II enjoyed sleigh
party Friday night, at Judd's Farm
IN WatertoWn: Peggy Gagain Dor
othy Stuart, Maureen Baker, Lois
Plat, Wilma Petronio, Cecilc Po-
cosN, Loretta Pinto, Jacqueline
Johnson, Betty CraW, Jean CraW,
Ruth Duhay, Shirley Dubay, Joan
Gonier, Dorothy Gulmond, BARBARA
Lcfeyre, Jeanne Defeyre, Adele Aim
skas, Hazel Clark Mary Edith Too
ley, Carol Hoadley Gertrude, Flea
nor and Joyce DiBlasi and the lead
er Mrs. Anthony DiBlaSi.
Mr. Dubay Mr.. Tooley and Mr.. Di
Blast, drove the girls by automobile
to Waterfront, for the ride which
began at 1870 and lasted until after
nine o'clock. The Bunker Hill Girl
Scout troop was also there, and all
joined for a social time alterWard in
Mr.. Judd's farmhouse, where the
girls ate their lunch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
Savings Bank INSURANCE
Plan Has Good Month
Application Made for S272 300 During January; Low
Income Brackets Being Benefited

The eleven mutual savings banks in Connecticut Of
ferng low cost Savings Bank Life Insurance to their
munes received applications during the first month OF
operation total of 800 representing the appca
tons of oil persons residents Of Connecticut There has
already approved by the medical director total OF
$3.50 300 and OF this banks have already issued
policies in the amount of S138 300.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09

The Earbenders served over SO
suppers at their Corned beef Supper
at the Washington Park Community
House Saturday evening. The guest
speakers were James j. Curtin, Supt.
of Parks who is also Chief Air Raid
Warden for the city Of Waterbury,
and Arthur Craig, Of the Wildly
High School Faculty, who gave an
interesting talk on fire and explain
ed some of the details which he has
given at the Air Raid School, which
was a real treat to the men as
many Of them were unable to at
tend any OF the sessions of the
school.
Henry A. Hayden, Sr. was toast
master-and he called on John J..
Fltzmaurice, to make few remarks.
Mr.. Fitzmaurice always m a k IS
room on his recreation list to at
tend the Earbenders Suppers and
is one OF the most ardent fans.
Thomas Reynolds, gave brief sum-
mary of the history OF the club.
Thomas DriScoll, of the Sacred Heart
Mems As Club also was on the list
of speakers. John b. Cuddy, enter
tanned with song, when Irish
Eyes are Smiling.
A card party will be held Wednes-
day evening at ST. Francis Parish
Hall-proceeds from which will be
used for Father Cronin'S parish
church in North Carolina.
The st. Francis c. Y. o, will hold
q Valentine Dance at the Parish
Hail, Friday evening Feb. 18th.
The Red Cross Unit will meet
Tuesday Afternoon at 2 o'clock, at
the Parish Hall.
The collection list for donations
to the envelope system, etc, will be
sent to the printers this week. Any
one wishing TO make up arrears, can
do so by making returns before Sat-
urday.
A letter was read from the Right
Rev. Bishop on Catholic Press Week
in the United States.
Tuesday evening Is the REGULAR
meeting night for Washington Park
Community Club, scheduled for the
Community House at 8:l5 p m.
Mr.. Thomas Conway, president OF
the Earbenders, finished up the
speaking.
The committee in charge OF the
supper was chairman, Gene Glad
ding f. Joyce, VIM. DcWs, John Te-
han, Edward Leach, Arthur Dulac
and T. Conway. Chiefs In charge oil
cooking. Arthur Dulac and Thomas
| Conway.
David Scadden Of Whittlesey ave.
was visitor in Boston, Mass, fol-
the Weekend.
Bernard Coffcy a student at Sui
field Academy, Suffleld, Conn, spent
the weekend with his mother, Mrs
Margaret Scadden Coffey OF Whit
tlesey avenue.
Troops 8 and 10. Boy Scouts Of
America received Holy Communion
In body at the $3.50 O'Clock Mas;
yesterday morning at st. Francis
Xavier Church accompanied BY
their fathers. Immediately after tn
mass they all adjourned OF the Par
ish Hall where a very choice break
fast was served.
Treasurer OF Troop COMMITTEE
Thomas Brophy, acted as toast
master and called on the pastor
Rev. James Broderick who gave Z
very interesting talk OH Scout &C
tivitles and achievements.
The troop committee will all worl
on the official Boy Scout Driv
which gte sunder way on Feb. 18th
until the card. and Will contac
people In this section OF the cit
for donations.
Washington Park Junior Lcagu
games Mon. Feb. 9th--7:00 Gent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
Daily

Sewing
daily except Saturday 1880 Monday and
TODAY, Feb.
STATE ea air raid a a nG0 for op sx IT, psce
instructors, Little, William Dwyer James Magner
800 p w M sm dns class for Mrs Howard Hart
200 s halt Rao s co m cGar p nns sss NARY @
headquarters; training school for auxiliary police
'' r tors DIT ps D-27 D-2a. D-so, Dbl, Ds4 Dds.
1880 p building Waterbury Charles Williams
1890 D. M Pearl Street Community club; Thedra
hail. Helen Youtz Mary Farrar Mil
ha; o. Francis Hennessey
Knitting sewing and sale OF de-
7:so m Barnard school; Sector Cir; Frank
500 m woodbury. air raid wardens school;
800 m H Ns s os "nd sa o Students may
hall prior to meeting Bring notebooks pencil and
triangular bandages
TUESDAY, Feb.
900 a. M wolcott; aid Mrs Betty Afedt -
$3.50 a. m building; Druggists first aid class Mrs Martha
1.sopm Crosby high school, first aid class; Tunbu
1870 Anderson school gym; Mrs. Betty Af n, oy
1920 Post Junior COLLEGE hls a M f o rSI rs Doris Hart
zoo p M Diocesan Bureau Sewing Water
couns M Of s oa sn ws% g o iS w Shan AID
200 p m Audet State class womens group;
700 p m Post once waterbury Thomas Carney
100 p m Am Brass CO. women Earl Howard
100 p state Surgical bandages Mrs Charles
TOO D. m buckingham hall; Glass; Charles Williams and
TOO M Diocesan bureau Nutrition class Mrs
Margaret Carroll Instructor let .. o.. o,v,.r, oro.
applicants may register at nearest fire house Dn ~
M MHa1 ha D a To as o Ah ad ss sa ana '
@ el na y Ne n9 cam a Em ADeer and sa
Bristol Coz Gus Me Milton Jas1 ps 19n Raen
1880 p m st. '. Johns church Mrs Howard
20 M S. Wsss ,,.. ,.
John BozzutO and cammlssa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
HOME DECORATOR
VISITS BEDFORD
New York Stylist to DEM
Onstrate Methods of
Home Identification

Your home Is one of the most
important things In the world tc
you. That's why you are already
glad to hear Of ways and means to
improve its appearance, charm and
comfort, and that's why you will
be interested to learn that Mis-.
Virginia Watson will visit Bedford
at 80 Bank street the latter part
Of this week.
Miss Watson, of New York, is in
interior decorator and window con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
Good Crowd Attends
Earbenders' Supper
Annual Corned Beef Dinner Saturday Night; Card
Party Wednesday for North Carolina Church
WASHINGTON HILL

Jr. VS.. Flashes, 800 Comm. Club, VS..
Trojans.
Community Club and Trojans are
tied for. first place and tonlghts
game should be one Of the best en-
counters of the season. Should the
Community Club win--they will be
practically assured of talking the
first round honors.
The st. Francis Holy Name Soc
iety held It's regular monthly meet
ing last evening at the Parish Hall
Rev. James Noonan was the guest
speaker. James Cusick made a re-
port on the membership drive.
The As Tournament will be held
at the Parish Hall this evening at 8
o'clock.
Religious instruction for High
School pupils will be held this eve
ming at the Parish Hall at 7 o'clock
Instructions for the grammar school
children will be held Thursday after
noon at 2:30, Saturday morning at
8 o'clock and on Sunday morning
after the $3.50 o'clock Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
CANCER CONTROL
GROUP IS AIDED

Mrs. Douglass o. Burnham Of
WatertoWn, state commander OF Tie
Connecticut division Of the Wo-
mems Fold army Of the American
Society for the Control Of Cancer
with headquarters at $50 Madison
avenue, New York city announced
that numerous women prominent
in public life have accepted the
invitation 10 participate in the
fight against cancer through mem
nershlp on the advisory board
Mrs. Durham stated That Mrs.
Franklin d. Roosevelt is honorary
chairman Of the national advisory
board and Mrs. Marjorie y. llIig Is
national commander OF the army
(which has a membership OF ESQ.,
00c throughout The nation
The duties which the Womeu'S
Fiel danny assume consist Of dis
scminatlng the lay educational
work OF the society.
are Mrs. Walter wilson, Mrs. HOW
ard Kraft and Mrs. Robert Secry.
A club business meeting will be
held at d p. IN. WIN ROBERT Seely
presiding
Tie Wolcott Volunteer Fire de-
partment Will hold the monthly
meeting IN The new fire house to-
night at 3 o'clock.
Miss Julia Andrews Of The An
drcWs road has been spending some
time IN Hartford with Mr.. ard Mra.
James Baldwin
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Mollett ana
daughter, Dolores Faye. have re-
turned 70 their home IN RoSland
Park, L. l., after spending a few
days with Mrs. Molletts parents
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lynch OF
Hitchcock lake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
PEARL 81. HOUSE
is REPRESENTED

Present at the sixth annual con-
vention OF the Connecticut Confer
ence on Social and Labor Legisla-
ton, held in the Hotel Garde, Hart
ford, yesterday, were delegates from
the Pearl Street Neighborhood
House, together with four organiza-
tons associated with the settlement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
FOOT, loot, TOOT-ToOOOOOT

Elk City, Okla. UP)-When It's
time. for workmen to change hits
at the Ely City cotton oil mill, the
steam whistle blows the signal in
Morse code--three dots and dash
the "" for Victory symbol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
MORE DISHES FOR
!. CHILDREN NEEDED
100 Now Taking Hot
Lunches at School; Mrs.
Atkins HOspitalized
WOLCOTT
Correspondent: Alma p. Cole
Tel. S-2803

Feb. 9LThe Woodtick Parent
Teacher meeting was held in the
basement of the school Wednesday
night. Howard Kraft, president,
presided at the business meeting
The foodless food sale. conducted
by Mrs. Walter Smith and Mrs.
Frederick Megin was a financial
success. The upper grades, taught
by Miss Ellen Hunt, responded
1907. About 100 children are TAX
ing hot lunches at the school, 1t
was reported by the school nurse,
Mrs. Rose Klitka. More dishes are
needed for the lunches and If any
one has cups, plates, saucerS or sill
verware that they will donate, If
they will call the school nurse, she
will gladly call for them. Ways and
means OF raising money was dis
cussed and some activity will soon
be started and directed by the
teachers. The next regular meeting
would be held during the vacation
SO the meeting will be put ahead
to March II at p. m. Refresh
ments will be served by Mrs.
Charles Myngheer ard Mrs. Walter
Smith.
The report of the school nurse,
Mrs. Rose Klitka, for the month
OF January is as follows. School
visits, l6; home visits, SO; class
room inspections, 33; individual in
spections, 375; referred to physi-
clans, 8; dentist. l6; cases reported
TO health officer, A; emergency
treatments, AZ; lessons taught, 10;
talks to teachers, 80; parents, IL;
totals corrections (dentaD 10.
Mrs. Alfred M. Winchell presided
1T the South School Parcnt-Tcach-
sr associat ton meeting at the school
Monday evening. Mrs. Ernest Dyson
was secretary protein. 1t was de-
sided to hold a spaghetti supper at
khe school on February IA, from
TO 8 p. m. A social hour and
sards will follow for all who wish to
stay after the supper. Mrs. Emil
Grosch and Mrs. Joseph Winkier
Will be In charge Of the supper
After the business meeting refresh
mcnts were served by Mrs. Joseph
Winklcr and Mrs. Edward Winters
The Wolcott Women's club viii
meet Wednesday at 2 p m. In the
Woodtick chapel. Mrs. Claude V
Badger will conduct the business
meeting after which an apron ex-
change will be held and a Valentine
party enjoyed Aprons will be
judged and prizes awarded An
apron Is 10 be made OF yard OF
material and viii be judged for Size
workmanship and usefulness anc
must be made by the exhibitor.
Elby Boulan2er OF the Woodtick
road underwent an operation at ST
Mary's hospital recently.
Mrs. Frank Pikiell OF Beechel
road has returned 10 her home
from the Bristol hospital.
The condition Of Mrs. Carrie At
kins OF the Spindle Hill road. who
has been patient at the BriSto
hospital since Christmas, remains
the same.
The home economics committee
Of Wolcott Grange will sponsor a
card party In the Grange hall, TO-
night at o'clock. Prizes VIII b.
given at each table. All are vel
come.
The wolcott Church Promotion
club will give baked bean anc
brown bread supper at Beechel
Memorial hall Wednesday night al
o'clock. The committee In charge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
PIG TAKES TO THE CITY

Portland, Ore. (UP)--A 230-
pourd pig roamed around Portland
for two weeks without being cap
tured. There were numerous re-
ports on the porker after he es.
capped from a market here, but he
elitded pursuers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
In Medical
Schools Criticized
State Medical Society Complains About Lowered
Standards; Internesfip Period to Remain Same

New Haven Conn. Feb 9-Adoption by various Amer.
lean medical schools of speeding up in production OF
ards-serious to both the army and civilian medical sev
ices according statement today by the Connec
ticut State Medical Society," ALREADY several medical
schools have announced the of their currcu
INN SO that the sessions will be practically continuous in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
Sprague -Kingsbury
Teams Clash Today
ST MchaeIs CYO Planning Valentine Party; Private
Marcel Dunno Visiting Here on Furlough
W A TIE r. VILE
Correspondent-Mrs II. W Henion, Telephone s. s4ss

held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, at
Fraternity hall. AS many items OF
Importance will be brought up,
Commander Patrick Moriarty urges
all members to be present. Refresh
ments and a social hour will fol-
low
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
Kerchicfs Presented

The 32nd anniversary of the
founding Of Boy Scouts in America
Is being observed throughout the
nation this week, and yesterday
afternoon at the Immaculate Con-
ceptlon church, in Waterbury, a
special service was held, attended by
over 1850 scouts. John Byrnes and
James Ahtens, OF the local troop
No. 81 were representatives from
WaterVille.
All boys formed in line on the
Green at 3 p. m. and marched into
the church, carrying the Nationa
colors and troop colors, which were
placed on the altar The newly form
ed troop NO. "a OF the Immaculate
! Conception church received theii
nCCkerchicls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09
Civilian Defense Calendar
Meetings Insertion This Calendar Must Be
Sent to Mayors Three Days in Advance

persons have
first aid urged to enroll Immediately
Wardens
completed first aid other than 10 hour should notify
office receive credit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09

Beginning today, all services OF
st. Michael's church will be on the
new war time saving time. The Holy
Name Society Will meet tonight at
7:3o o'clock, in the parish hall, with
Joseph Kenney, president IN charge.
Religious instruction for all high
school children Of the parish VIII
take place tomorrow night at z
o'clock, to be followed by the regu-
lar meeting OF the G. Y. O. Society
AT that time final plans viii be
made for a Valentine party, Tuesday
evening, February II.
Thursday evening, 8 O'Clock, in the
parish hall, the G. Y. o. dancing
school viii be in session, with Mrs.
j. F.. Cofiey as teacher. All young
people of Watervllle are welcome to
attend.
Miss Lillian Stafford OF Thomas
ton avenue, accompanied by MIS-.
Helen Cullen, Mrs. Helen Acos and
Miss Anne Sullivan OF Waterbury,
left yesterday for a months vaca-
ton at Miami Beach, Florida.
Legion Farley
A business meeting Of the Casper
Davis, American Legion Post, viii be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09

"Car clubs" IN which members
take turns driving their automobiles
10 work Or 10 market make II pos
sible for friends and neighbors to
prolong the lives OF their cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09

Waterville, Feb. 8 Sprague
grammar school basketball team will
meet Kingsbury this afternoon at q
o'clock, in the local gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-09

Private Marcel Dunno Is at his
home on Thoma8ton avenue, for a.
ten day fulough.