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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
OPEN HOUSE THIS
 FRIDAY EVENING
Fellowship to Hold Final Gathering of Summer
 This Week

Naugatuck, July 28.-During the month of July the Young Peoples Fellowship, the Parish Players and the Aid Society of the Congrega- tional Church have been holding open house" each Friday evening for the young men and women who have recently come to live in Naug- atuck. The fourth and final gath ering until after Labor Day will be held next Friday evening, July 31st.
 The dance will be preceded by a box social at 7:3O D. m. ill the par ish house. Each lady is asked to bring box containing picnic supper for two, including the neces- sary sugar. The committee will fur nish coffee and iced tea. The boxes will be sold to the men at fifty cents each, and the lady furnish ing the box will be the partner of the man who buys 1t for the eve ming. Couples may arrange this be- forehand and come together If they so desire. Married couples are cor dially invited. Young men and women who do not make such an arrangement may notify the con- mittee who will find partners for them.
 The money paid for the boxes is not for the benefit of the church, but will be paid to the orchestra - Al Mai and his band. One feature of the evening will be Square danc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Borough Briefs

Miss Irene Squires, secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce, is vacationing at Annisquam, Mass.
 Fire Marshal Michael F. Shea of 84 Beebe street, has returned from Springfield, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Gillette Noble and son of Highland avenue, who have been vacationing in Maine, have re- turned.
 Mrs. William G. Boies of Hillside avenue is visiting her daughter, Miss Susan Boines, at Camp Kuwiyan, Meridith, N. H.
 Jack Gormley, son of Chief and Mrs John Gormley of Beebe street, is viss>S1s relatives in Providence, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. James Petit and son of Beebe street are vacationing in Providence, R. I.
 Miss Betty Smith of North Main street, who has been visiting MT and Mrs. Harold Wolfe at Bay View Milford, has returned to her home.
 Ensign John Connole was week. end visitor at the home of his par ents MT. and Mrs. John Connole of North Main street.
 Jackie Stinson, son of MT. and Mrs. Harold Stinson of Trowbridge Place, is visiting friends at Walnut Beach, Milford.
 Miss Mildred Reilly of Millville avenue, who has been vacationine at Bay View, Milford, has returned
 MT. and Mrs. Barney Weigard oi New York city were weekend visi- tors at the home of Patrick Daly oi Elm street. Mir. Weigard has re- turned to New York city and his wife is vacationing here.
 MT. and Mrs. William Mcguire and sons, William and James, ant daughter. Margaret, have returned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
STATE COLLEGE
 MILITARY UNITS
Male Students May Enlist on Reserve Basis, Com.
 plete Studies

The Teachers colleges at Danbu, . New Britain, New Haven and Will mantle, have been approved by the Army, the Navy and Marine corps for preliminary training of officers for all branches of the services, Education Commissioner Alonzo P. Grace has announced.
 Detailed plans of the program were given at a recent meeting of college officials and representatives of the armed forces at Boston. Con- necticut Teachers Colleges were rep resented by pr. H. D. Welte, presi- dent of Teachers college of Connec- ticut, New Britain.
 A joint agreement between the secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy allows eligible male students to enlist on a reserve basis and continue their college courses. Upon completion of the regular col lege program, students who enlist under these various plans will be inducted immediately into military service and sent to officer training schools.
 Dr. Grace, at recent meeting with Teachers college presidents, said that "the colleges are in a po- sition to render vital aid to the war effort through this training pro- gram. This Is an opportunity for young men to train as officers for duty with any branch of the armed forces"
 Each college is given a definite quota for each class. This quota has already been tentatively estab- lished by the Army, but 1t is antici- pated that a larger joint quota will soon be set by board representing the Army, Navy and Marine Corps The nationwide program at present calls for 80,000 students in the Army and 8O,000 in the Navy reserve plan.
 pr. Grace said today that while there is no guarantee that once a student is enrolled he will become e.. af,ccr q t;.e. ba will ren1ain in college until graduation, present plans "are pointed in this direction:
 A joint procurement plan has d. ready been announced and sent tc participating colleges. This fall, a joint board will visit colleges and explain the offerings in each type of service. This will be followed by actual enlistments.
 The commissioner stated that quotas at the Teachers colleges are being filled rapidly. Additional in- formation on the program may be obtained by writing the president oi one of the Teachers colleges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
ROTARY CLUB TO
 CONTINUE GIFTS
Sponsors Financial Cam- paign to Aid Departing
 Draftees

Naugatuck, July 28-The Nauga- t,.al1 Rotary club will start cam paign soon to raise sufficient funds from the people of Naugatuck to continue to present local young men inducted into the army with a gift of a pen and pencil set, 1t was learned today.
 The club has been making the presentation for over a year now and because of the large numbers of local boys leaving each month for military duty now, the club finds itself financially unable to carry on this work without the help of other residents of the borough, the current Rotary vulletin states. Accordingly the directors at the meeting last week voted to start a campaign for funds soon. De- tails will be announced later.
 Charles J. Allen of the Waterbury club, governor of the 200th Rotary district, who was scheduled to be the speaker at the meeting of the local club tomorrow noon in Sul- liyan's inn, will not be able to be present, but will come here August 5 instead. Moving pictures show ing the work of utilities in the war effort will be displayed at tomor- rows session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
State Prepares For
 Possible Evacuation
Identification Tags in Readiness for Distribution in
 Areas Affected By Any Emergency

centers in principal cities accom- panied by instructions on proper methods of issuance have been sent to all regional and local evacuation omciers in Connecticut.
 The plan for evacuating civilians from areas which possibly may be designated in case of emergency was prepared by Thomas w. Russell, chairman of the State Defense Councils evacuation committee, who has teen assisted by Albert Putnam of the council staff and Elmer R. Coburn, research associate of the development commission who also serves as evacuation ad- visor for the New England region under the Office of Civilian Defense.
 Tn a message to the five regional evacuation officers throughout the state, MT. Russell pointed out that this Identification part Of the evac- uation plan is designed to help those people who. during an emer- gency, might be least able to help themselves.
 In distributing Identification tags to defense councils in larger cities, Colonel Fisher pointed out that the evacuation of people from their homes would be ordered only by the United States army or by the gov- ernor "It Is our hope" he said, "that even though our cities are subjected to bombing we will not Ee forced to disrupt family life or the life of community. These evacuation plans have been pre- pared and the organization set up so that we may be ready If the army feels that evacuation Is neces- Sary."
 Under existing plans. evacuation would be ordered only If large areas were rendered untenable and people were forced to seek shelter outside their homes. They would report at designated assembly centers where the purpose identifica- ton tags would be distributed. The tags would entitle persons to the assistance of the State Defense Councils evacuation organization and, upon receipt of tag, per- | SUI WOulu IcCelVC IIdIlSkOI OIJdILOIl u a nearby reception center. The top section of the Identification tag would be worn by the evacuee; the bottom section would be retained by the assembly center in his city as a permanent record of all people evacuated. Upon arrival at the re- ception center in nearby town, the remaining half of the tag would be retained by the evacuation officer of the reception area. Thus, a rec ord of all people brought into 6 town be maintained and a fourth section of the stag would be sent to the assembly center from which people had been evacuated, con firn'ng their safe arrival in the re. ception area.
 A large supply Of Identification tags will be stored at the state armory in Hartford for distribution to any city or town where military or state authorities may determine evacuation a necessity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
SALVAGE DRIVE
 AID IS URGED
Warden Calls on Borough to Make Collection
 Successful

Naugatuck, July 28-Urging every man, woman and child in Nauga- tuck to hasten the day of victory by salvaging needed scrap materials, Warden Leo Brophy today pledged full support to the local salvage campaign.
 By turning over to the Salvage Committee of Naugatuck every available pound of old materials, we all can make a direct and help full contribution to our national victory effort" the warden said.
 Every 50 pounds of steel means another 105 nm. shell; a discarded doorknob will make dozens of car- fridge cases; 25 tons of steel will make another tank.
 T call upon every resident to search his home carefully, from cell lar to attic, looking for scrap iron or steel, copper, brass, zinc, alum mum, rubber, rope, burlap. Every one of these materials is needed to- day by American industry for man. ufacture into weapons and equip ment for our armed forces.
 "There are many tons of valu- able scrap in Naugatuck. We must collect every pound of it and see that 1t gets into Americas war plants. Our steel mills, tank fac tories, airplane plants and other war industries are already exceed ing their former production records. We can help them attain even higher production by sending them all the schap materials we can find.
 "As you search for scrap in your home, remember that the scrap you are looking for will give our armed forces more weapons to win quicker victory.
 "On Saturday, August 1st, the scrap metal collection will begin. Start searching today and get your scrap to the curb in front of your home. Salvage trucks will handle 1t from there. So Throw your Scrap into the Fight.
 "If Naugatuck Is to hold its top rank position, there must be a do- ma Jon of 50 pounds of iron and metal from every home in town"
 Signed: LEO J. BROPHY
 Warden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, July 28-The funeral of Mrs. Louise Brites, 31, of 139 Andrew avenue, whose death oc- cured Sunday, will be held tomor- row morning at 8:30 from the Buck miller Funeral Home, 9 Park Place. to St. Francis church at 9 o'clock where high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna S. CLindquist) Anderson, 67, wife of Carl A. Anderson, who died Sunday at her home, Highland Circle after a short illness, was held this afternoon at 2:30 from the Alder son Funeral Home, POI Meadow street. Rev. Arthur H. Johnson, pastor of the Hillside Congregational church, officiated. Burial was in Grove cemetery.
 Bearers were: Donatus Anderson, Carl E. Erickson, Augustus John- son, Theodore Johnson, Charles Nelson and Fred Swanson.
 The funeral of Joaquin Cabeceiras, 69, Of 75 South Main street, who died Saturday at his home after a short illness, was held this morn ing at 8:3O from the Buckmiller Flu neral Home, 22 Park Place, to St. Francis church at o'clock, where a high Mass of requiem was cele- ] brated. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
 Rev. George Dunn celebrated the Mass and offlciated at the grave Bearers were: Manuel Fernandes Augustus Fidoglo, Joseph Alves and Walter Brigida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
FORMER GOV. ELY
 OUT FOR SENATE

Boston, July 28 -CUP)-- Former Gov. Joseph B. Ely resigns as chair man of the state rationing board to- day to devote himself to his cam paign for the Democratic nomina- ton for the U. s. senate seat now held by Republican Henry Cabot Ledge, Jr.
 Ely. who filed nomination papers yesterday, said his duties on the ra- tioning board were completed. He was the orinigal chairman.
 T had planned to resign for some time" he said.
 Numerous other members of the states 357 local rationing boards also were expected to resign as re- suit of the ruling by State OPA Ad- miniStrator Henry Parkman, Jr.. that members must quit their jobs or give up politics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Gas Books To Be Distributed
Travel In Connecticut
 Impressively Curtailed
Motor Vehicle Movement Declines l27,796,682 Miles
 Big Reduction in Accidents Also Expected

eighteen cases means drop of 10.6 per cent which is expected to be close to the nationwide average.
 "It seems" states Commissioner Mccarthy in concluding comment, that the current emergency is mak- ing itself felt more and more as our records show we should record a substantial reduction in July traffic accidents. As of July 18th we had established 598 accident cases as compared with a 1,105 year ago. Of course, the current figure is pre- visional as additional cases will probably be received. This prelim- mary comparison develops reduc- tion of 45.8 per cent, so that the final figure, even allowing for de- layed reports, should show gratify- ing decrease.
 "The accident rate, however, based on vehicle movement is the vital measure, not the numerical accident total. Those interested in our traff1c accident problem should keep that in mind always, and not be misled by lower totals this year which cb- viously must result from less travel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28


 It was stressed that those living more than 10 miles from their place of work will be the first to get the supplemental books, if they have ap piled for them.
 It Is felt that those living here or within 10 miles of the place they work have enough gas to get to work until near the end of the week, when books will be issued to them.
 Many persons here have eagerly awaited the supplemental gas notice: It was not said what proportion of those who applied will be rejected However, it was said that those whose applications are to be refused will not be notified by mail but will have to come to the boards office in the Futile school, North Church street to learn of 1t. It was ex plained that no postage is provided for sending notices of rejections by nail here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
PROBE INTO DEATH

Camp Edwards, Mass, July 28- (UP)-A military court of inquiry today investigated the death of It. Joseph R. McCready. 25, of Knox vile, Tenn, who was found shot to death In his office Sunday with his own service revolver.
 A University of Tennesse gradu- ate, McCready recently transferred here from Camp Gordon, Ga. as commander of company of engi- neerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Complete plans for identification of individuals who might be evacu- ated from critical areas during or after an air raid or other emer- gency were transmitted to local de- fense officials today by Colonel Samuel H. Fisher. Identification tags for distribution at assembly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
FIRMS SUBSCRIBE
 FOR WAR BONDS

Naugatuck. July 28.-William G. Boies, chairman of the Naugatuck War Savings Stamps and Bcrds committee, has announced that em- ployes of the following concerns have subscribed 909o or over to sys- tematic buying of war stamps and bonds: Naugatuck Water Company; Prudential Insurance Company; Risdon Manufacturing Company; Southern New England Telephone Company. and Local 45. United Rubber Workers of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
OLD LAW MAKER DIES

Newtown, Conn. July 28-CUP)- Judge Edward R. Hampton. 62, representative in the General As- sembly in the 1887 and 1889 Ses- sions, died late yesterday after an Illness. A Republican, he retired from the town court bench three years ago after serving 10 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Motor vehicle movement in Con- necticut during June fell off 127,- 796, ,682 miles, orf 28.2 per cent, as compared with motor vehicle travel during June, 1941, when total of 452,509,798 miles of movement was indicated, according to net taxable gasoline gallonage, as compared with 324,713,116 miles for June of this year.
 Commissioner John T. Mccarthy in releasing the above statistics, in- vited attention to what he termed a more gratifying development in that the traffic accident rate for June of this year was 418.8 cases per hundred million miles of motor ve- hicle movement, as compared with 450.2 for the same month last year, a drop 314 points which presum- ably indicates more careful motor vehicle operation.
 Fuel CurtaiIment
 "Interest at this time" com mented Commissioner Mccarthy in making public the six-months com- parison, "centers largely, of course, on the effects of gasoline rationing The fuel curtailment is reflected in the drop of 28.2 per cent in assumed motor vehicle movement. We are much more interested, however, in the reduction in the traffic accident rate which is better measure of fluctuations in street and highway accident experience as affected by similar changes in hazard exposure.
 We are not entirely satisfied with the June accident rate of 418.8 which is only few points lower than the May experience. We be- lieve that the accident rate should be considerably less in view of the gravity of the current emergency. It seems almost reasonable today for any of us to risk not only our own lives and those of others who may be playing important roles in the war effort, but hazarding ire placeable transportation facilities so badly needed to maintain our econ- omy."
 Commissioner McCarthy's six months statistical statement shows that a 1O.2 per cent reduction has been recorded this year in all traf- f1c accidents, that personal injuries decreased 1915 per cent and traffic fatalities have been cut 10.8 per cent.
 With the exception of January, when 27.8 per cent increase in traffic accident incidence was re- corded, each month this year is credited with lower accident totals than the corresponding month last year. For the half-year period, Ill., BIT cases were reported last year as compared with 10,665 this year, a drop of 1,212.
 Personal Injuries
 Personal injuries totaled 7,002 last year as compared with 5,634 this year, or a grastifying decrease of l. 368 which is assumed to indicate better vehicle control in that acci- dent severity was lessened. Traffic fatalities as of June 30th, inclusive. were 167 a year ago as compared with 149 this year. The decrease of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
DROWNED YESTERDAY

Manchester. Conn, July 28-CUP) Patrick Gallagher, 40. Hartford. was drowned yesterday while swim ming in Salter's pond. He was a defense worker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
SLOANE TAKES JOURNEY

Everett Sloane, remembered for his splendid work in Citizen Kane" has another important role in RKO Radios Journey Into Fear" dram atic story of the activities of Ges- tapo agents in neutral nations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Naugatuck July 28. Ration books for supplemental gas ratons will be given tonight and tomorrow and Thurs day to those applicants whose place employment is than 10 miles from their home it announced today by Martin Lynn ration board chairman. It was also announced that ration books for supplemental gas will be issued by the week to applicants whose place of employment is in Waterbury, Naugatuck other places 1occ roile from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

ing" for which there will be spe- cial announcer.
 Those who did not sign up last Friday evening and who desire to attend should notify pr. Paul FL liott Telephone 3972), Mrs. w. G.. Kirby Telephone 2515O or Mrs. Edward R. Hance Telephone 4749) not later than Thursday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Rev. Arthur r. Lewis, rector of St. Michaels Episcopal church, and Mrs. Lewis left today to spend months vacation at Dorset, Vt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

The blackfish is mammal, not fish,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

from White Plains, N. Y, where they visited relatives.
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Evening star., 1942-01-27
British Broaden Plan
OF Medical Education

Ernest Brown, Minister Of Health
in London, explained in Parliament
recently the steps being taken to
provide a new system Of hospital
organization and medical education
for the whole country.
At the same time 1t was announced
that Nufheld fund Of $500, 900 had
been established to promote insur-
ance plans which will help profess
sional and middle-class patients OBJ
tain expensive forms Of treatment.
To obtain certain methods of cure
which are so costly that only rich
persons can now afford them, mem
bers of the middle and professional
classes have in some districts joined
together in kind Of insurance fund.
Beds in certain hospitals are re-
served for such patients. The gov
ernment funds will help greatly to
supply costly apparatus needed in
many cures.
Evening star., 1942-01-27
Admirors Papers
More Important
Than Knox's

Rear Admiral w. H. p. Blandy,
chief Of the Navy's Bureau Of Ord
nance, won an argument with a
Capitol guard yesterday about the
importance Of secret papers he car
ried in his brief case.
The admiral was in full uniform
when stopped by the guard with a
request to see the contents of the
brief case. The Navy oflcer replied
that papers in the case were Of a
secret nature.
Il always examine the papers Of
Secretary Knox's brief case" the
guard was quoted as saying do
you think you are more important
than he is?"
mo. but carry more important
papers than he does" the admiral
replied. He carried his point.
Evening star., 1942-01-27
Confusing Civilian Pilot
Restrictions Are Eased,
B, the Associated Press.

b, the Associated Press.
Civilian pilots will be allowed to
resume many of their pre-war ac-
tivities, beginning February Is,
under new regulations issued by the
c. A. A.
Regulations have been prepared
to eliminate confusing local reStric-
tions, many OF which have been un-
usually trying to civilian pilots since
the declaration of war;" Charles L.
Stanton, acting c. A. A. Administra-
tor, explained yesterday.
Their purpose is to tell all civil
pilots what they can do and one
of the salutary effects should be q
softening of the rigid restrictions
on civil pilots now prevailing in
certain areas of the country" he
said. Military control will be
superimposed on. civil air regula-
tions, in case of emergency in q
given area"
The new rules call for the appoint
ment of the registrars and clearance
officers, named by and responsible
to the management OF the airport.
They must, however, be approved
and designated as such by the c. A.
A. Twenty-four hour guard at air.
ports Is required also.