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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
Waterbury Linked
To Boats Loss

The daughter of a former Wa
terbury resident has been notified
that her husband, Lieutenant q.
g. James Walter Danforth, Is, lost
his life when the U. S. destroyer
Truxtun was smashed in a storm
off Newfoundland February "a.
Mrs. Danforth is the daughter
of Mrs. Theresa (Quinn) Reynolds.
wife of DR.. Michael Reynolds Of
191 Arlington avenue, Brooklyn, N.
Y. Mrs. Reynolds formerly made
her home in Waterbury and has
several relatives here.
Lieut.. Danforth was chief engineer
aboard the Truxtun. Mrs. Edward
C. Lingenheld of Naugatuck, a
close friend of the Reynolds fam
lily, has received a letter advising
her that Lieut.. Danforth last saw
his wife az Boston Sunday night,
before leaving on the fatal voyage.
Mrs. Danforth made her debut
in 1884 at the Heights Casino
Brooklyn. She was graduated from
Packer Collegiate Institute, Brook
lyn and from Connecticut College
New London. She married Lieut.
Danforth June q, 1941.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
PATRICK SHERLOCK

Patrick Sherlock of Englewood
avenue died a short time ago. He
had been a resident OF the east
tern part of the city for 20 years
or so, but had spent the greater
part Of his life in Waterbury in
the Brooklyn district. Years ago
he was attached to the old vol
unteer fire company over that
way, Proctor, No. A and was one
of its active members. At times
he was the Foreman, that means
he was at the head of the organ
ization. He lived long enough to
see all of his Old pals in the
fire company pass out, men he
thought great deal of, and with
whom he had had many pleasant
meetings at time when the VOL
unteer fire companies comprised
the leading organizations of city.
For years he was one OF the lead
ers or active men in connection
with the historic Firemen's ball,
as conducted by the volunteer
force, the days when nearly every
family in the city bought ticket
to show its interest in the welfare
of the non-paid fireman.
Mr.. Sherlock was an expert
mechanic. and associated himself
with the Waterbury Farrell Foun-
dry and Machine company. He
talked interestingly of 1.-THE old
days., and was welcome COM
pany at any meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
JOSEPH zUYNUS
BEST RIFLEMAN

Joseph zuyuus of this city, Con-
necticut individual junior champion
in the annual Ohio Connecticut
telegraph rifle match, led the 10
man junior marksmen team which
defeated the Ohio riflemen. The
Connecticut Juniors scored 1885
over the Ohio team whose tally was
1892.
The Ohio seniors won their tour
ney with score of 1854 over The
Connecticut seniors score of 1886.
Junior marksman zuyuus shot 1872
in two positions with Jack Sher-
well following in second place with
a tally of 1877. John Degnan cap
tured third place with 1856. All three
youths are graduates of Leaven-
worth high school class Of vt year.
They are members of thy Water
bury Junior Rifle club. A senior at
Leavenworth, Gordon Cooper, took
fifth place with 1872 as his score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
C0TY, LEAPER
FORUM GUESTS
Motion Pictures of Famous
Figure Skaters to Be
Shown at End Church

Percy J. Leaper will talk Sunday
evening at 1850 o'clock at the forum
melting in the Second Congregation
al Church on his experiences during
blackouts in Britain where he served
as an air raid warden in London in
1871. Mr.. Leaper was awarded a
medal for distinguished conduct in
the first World War.
Victor Coty will give an Illustrated
Talk on Figure Skating" Mr.. Coty
has ben lecturing on outdoor activi-
ties for years and the film which
will be shown has been in the pro-
cess of making for five years. The
motion picture is considered a COM
prehensive treatment on figure skat-
ing, and includes the international
stars of the past five years. Among
them are Sonia Henie. Roy Ship
stead, Vive-Anne Hutton, Evelyn
Chandler, Audrey Peppe and Prick
and Track.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
SEYMOUR MAN IS
GRANTED DIVORCE

John Pasternak of Seymour was
granted a divorce from Annie I
Pasternak of Thomaston, in one of
ten DEGREES awarded in New Haven
superior court yesterday. Mr.. Pas
ternak had alleged desertion since
January Is, 1929. The couple mar
ried February 10, 1909.
Also awarded DEGREES were two
Ansonia women. Mrs. Julia Gluse
Beaucage was divorced from Fred
erick H. Beaucage of parts I'M
known, after she alleged desertion
since December 81, 1887. The petit
toner was allowed to change her
name to Julia Gluse. The two mar
ried June S, 1887.
Given the custody of minor
child was Caroline S. Dunn who
had accused William Dunn of An
sonia Of intolerable cruelty. They
married March 1, 1917.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
BUILDING PROGRAM
UNDER DISCUSSION
Real Estate Board Has
Plan to Construct $50
Units

A program calling for the con-
struction of $50 one-famly houses,
financed privately and with mort
cages guaranteed by the FILA, is
planned by the Waterbury Real Es-
tate Board. 1t will be discussed at
a meeting Of the board March 9.
1t was disclosed by The Democrat
several weeks ago that plans for such
a large-scale BODYBUILDING project
were being considered.
The homes would cost from
$4,000 to $4,000 each. They would
be rented at the rate of 1872 a
month or, if the tenant wished to
purchase, payments would be made
at the rate of $35, this sum apply
ing toward the purchase price.
The project, if approved by fed
eral officials, would do much to
alleviate the present housing short
age here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
COP Nominees
Being Trained
For Fall Run
Dark Horse Mentioned in
18th Senatorial Dis
trict Race

In hopes that they will
carry the city this fall, Re-
publican leaders have already
begun considering candidates
for the senatorial and repre-
sentative nominations, party
sources said today. There are
indications that the nomina-
tons, which sometimes in the
past have almost gone beg
ging, will be avidly sought
this year.
Understood to be highly regarded
for the senatorial nomination in the
18th district is Lawrence v. Butter
field of Newton Terrace. Mr.. But
terfeld, Waterbury manager for the
American Oil Company, has never
been active in politics.
Also regarded as a likely candi-
date is Mrs. Charlotte Root, Repub-
lican candidate for town clerk last
year. She is also being considered as
a candidate for state representative.
In the 10th district, there is con-
siderable support for Floyd Ras-
mussen, veteran party worker, for
the senatorial nomination.
G.. o. P. leaders believe that the
fifth district special election, which
was won by Congressman Joseph E..
Talbot of Naugatuck, showed a
trend toward the Republican party.
Though the Democrats took this city
by almost 5000 votes in the election,
they hold that Republican candi-
dates will have an excellent chance
this fall.
Observers believe that the Repub-
licans' best chance will be in the
18th district, which is made up of
the first, second and third wards.
This district was normally Republic
can until only few years ago.
The 10th district has invariably
been Democratic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
New Style Packaging
Visioned Here When
Tin Containers Go
Major Firms Already Reported Making Changes Fed
eral Restrictions to Have Vital Effect on
Canning Industry

grocers. They believe that the re-
strictions on tin will be boon to
the frozen food industry, since foods
of this kind are regularly packed
in paper cartons. An ample supply
of frozen foods will be available,
they stated.
The federal regulations on use of
tin will vitality affect the canning
industry. The number of types and
sizes of cans is being greatly re-
duced; many foods cannot be
packed in tin cans hereafter.
Tin will be replaced by glass,
paper and other kinds of packages.
Some large firms, foreseeing the
restrictions, have had experiments
under way for months to find new
types of packages that will be most
economical and effective.
Grocers say that buying of canned
goods has increased since the start
Of the war but that there has been
no such buying rush was evident
in sugar, toilet tissue, dog food and
other items. Stocks are still ample
and will be indefinitely.
1.-THE can opener may disappear"
said one grocer, "but thereu still
be plenty to eat. Don't worry about
that"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
MARINES HAVE
BUSY WEEKEND
Dinner Dance, Wedding
Among Social Events
for Recruiters

A weekend Of activity is in store
for the local United States Marine
recruiting office staff who will at
tend a dinner-dance tonight at $50
o'clock in Rainbow Inn, West Ha-
ven which is being sponsored by the
Marine Corps. League, Department of
Connecticut.
Sergeant Maxwell P. Dickerson
will be accompanied by his staff,
Sergeants Paul P. Corners, Charles
Siers, and Charles LaForest as rep
resentatives of the Western Connec-
ticut marine recruiting office. Re
CRITTERS and marines throughout the
state will attend the event, and
Sergt. Dickerson said that the
Springfield District Recruiting Office
in Massachusetts and the Hartford
recruiting officer will be represented.
After tomorrow nights affair
Sergt Dickerson and his aides, will
attend the wedding of Staff Ser
geant Harry H. Golf, assistant re-
cruiter at the Hartford Marine corps
office. The wedding will take place
Sunday afternoon in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
old ACE TAXES
ARE POURING IN
Monday Last Day to Pay
Without ST Penalty Be-
ing Added

Heavy collections of old age as
sistance taxes were being made at
the city hall as the deadline for
payment approached. Payment
must be made by Monday or pen
atty of 81 will be added to the SO
tax.
Tax Collector Humbert Mangini
reported today that payments, not
including those made this morning,
now total more than $121,0 900. The
city must pay the state an assess
ment of $685.
Budget estimates list probable
collections at $143,5OO, but after
budget was adopted it was decided
to abate the taxes of men in the
armed forces. This means loss of
about $500 in revenue.
Payments yesterday totalled $12,-
$50, the largest total collected in
any single day since the tax fell
due Feb. /. The office will be open
Monday till S p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
R. l. P.
Kelvin Fitzpatrick,
Patrick Sherlock's
Deaths Recall Old
Scenes, Famil-
lar Events to
Chronicler
of Men.
BY THE OUT EASTER

In the rush OF our activities
at the old factory bench, we
have been too busy to do any,
thing outside OF running back
and forth TO the shop, and stay
ing home for the night to get
some sleep to carry us through
for what we have had to do the
following clay. Some times we
forget, on this account of people
who pass cut, and have ended
their stay with us, for the time
being at least or until we our
selves are able TO meet them again
in the other world, if such thing
is really possible, and we hope
it is.
Kelvin J. Fitzpatrick of SO Gaff-
ney Place died few weeks ago.
We knew Kelvin, talked and dis
cussed affairs with him, from time
to time, and didn't forget him dur
ing the time he was in death at
the undertaker's Rest room, for
that is what the place actually
is, "Rest and peace for the dead"
and rest for those of us, who do
not like to forget ones we met in
life, and had some friendship and
feeling for, fellows, known to us
for years, and ones we often meet
in our daily strolls.
Kelvin, we remember from the
days he wore drum corp uni
form, st. Mary'S corps, we think.
At any rate, we are sure we saw
him in the uniform in his days
of attendance at st. Mary's
school. Quiet, and reserved, Kelvin
Fitzpatrick carried along for
years, meeting old friends and
acquaintance, and always possess
sing a CHEEKY disposition, friendly
in talk, with a good word for all,
and happy and pleased at the
success of his boyhood acquaint-
ances. We liked him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
MARY ABBOTT PUPILS
PRESENT PLAYS

The plays, 1.-THE Magic Key" and
"Washington's Dream" were pre-
sented by seventh grade pupils at
the Mary Abbott school yesterday,
before the school closed for the 10
day holiday. The audience received
the play with enthusiasm.
Pupils in the cast were: Shirley
Wenning, Jean Brickner, Shirley
Petke, Daniel Fasano, Agatha Bosco,
Lois Wangemann, Filomena Nor
dino, Laura Gargari, Arthur Mum
ter, John Buonocore, John Reno,
Harry Filippone. Harold Barbieri.
Mary Fusco. Marie Christofano,
Anna Mae Hendricks, Donald Au-
fiero, Mary Ipolito, Concetta Gar
gari, James Vitone. Leo Buonocore
and Patricia Johnston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
KEEP DOGS HOME
DURING BLACKOUT

All dog owners are requested to
keep their pets chained up during
the blackout Sunday night in or
der that no harm will come to
them, Dog Warden Thomas Farrell
and his assistant, Jiggers Palladino
urged in an appeal this morning
Dogs off the street will also prevent
the animals from causing confusion
while the blackout period is being
held
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
PARISH AID TO
HONOR CANON

Guest of honor at a reception
arranged by the Parish Aid Of St
Johns Episcopal church will be Rev
Sidney A. Wallace, canon Of Christ
church cathedral, Hartford. The
affair will follow the Wednesday
evening Lenten service of the
church, at which Mr.. Wallace,
former curate of the church, will
preach.
1t has been announced that RI.
Rev. Frederick G. Budlong, bishop
of Connecticut, will visit the church
March Is, rather than March 8 as
formerly planned. A half-hour re-
cital was given yesterday by Miles
IA Martin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
$500 Motorists
Without Licenses
Some $500 Waterbury aut

Some $500 Waterbury auto
mobile owners were expected to
apply at the office of the motor
vehicles department today for re-
newal of registrations which ex-
pire at midnight. Mrs. Alice Brad
ley, local manager, said that the
office will be open until O'Clock
this afternoon.
A new record of 5,187 renewals
u one day was established here
yesterday, according to Mrs. Brad
ley. Previously, the largest num-
Der of renewals issued in one day
was 1928. Out of approximately
10000 cars in the area, 2S,500 re-
newaIs had been issued last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
REV. B. K. ANTHONY
SYNAGOGUE GUEST

Unity of purpose and effort were
urged for Christians and Jews by
Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, pastor Of
the First Congregational church,
in a brotherhood message delivered
at Temple Israel last night. The
Protestant clergyman, who spoke in
observance of Brotherhood Week
which came to a close last Saturday,
asserted that similarities between
the religions offset the differences,
but emphasized that these differ
ences must be resolved. Rabbi
Maurice Zigmond presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28

10 Drivers Called
For Hearings Here
Session in City Court Next Thursday Before Chief
Hearing, Complaint Officer Francis w. Hogan

Nineteen drivers have been sum-
moned to appear before Chief
Hearing and Complaint Ofhcer
Francis w. Hogan of the Motor
Vehicles Department at city court
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
Hearings will be conducted in the
following cases to determine wheth-
er licenses shall be permitted:
Camille Lachat, 48 Torringford
street. Torrington, accumulated rec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28

will take place at 9 a. m. with Vim
cent Leonard IN charge, and Rev.
Mr.. Weise, the guest speaker. Mr..
Weise has chosen as his subject,
one of the Parallels.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. with
church service and Holy Commun-
ion at IL.
The Epworth League society will
have a pot luck supper at 5 p. M,
followed by a devotional meeting.
Evening hour of worship at 7
o'clock.
The business meetings Of the
church will take place Monday eve
ing, with the Tither's supper and
meeting at 6 o'clock, and the Of
fetal board at 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
HALL GETS PATENT

Thomas w. Hall of Torrington,
was issued a patent on a micrometer
indicator for measuring machines,
by the u. s. Patent office. He
resigned the invention to Niles
Bement-Pond Co. Of West Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
LOCKED BRAKES
CAUSE OF FIRE

Locked brakes started fire at
1:15 this morning in a 1881 Dodge
owned by John jaeger OF 435 Wash
ington avenue. The ca rwas parked
on Chase parkway. Engine 10 and
II, the booster and Truck 3 were
called to the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28

Government restrictions on the
use Of tin will simply mean changes
in types Of packaging and food will
be as plentiful as ever, grocers in
terviewed in a survey here stated
today. Major food firms, they said,
have already reported that new
packages are alredy being made and
will be available for use as soon
as needed.
Large increases in the use of
frozen foods are predicted by some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
POLICE COM. is
ILL AT HOME

Police Commissioner William M.
Black is confined to his home. So
Columbia boulevard and is under a
physicians care for bronchitis. He
is not expected to return to his
work at the Scovill Mfg. Co. for
several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
AIR RAID COURSE
OPENS NEXT WEEK
St. Michael's Parish Hall
Scene OF Initial Session
Monday Evening
WATERVILLE
COrrespondent-Mrs. Il. w.
Henion, Telephone 3-5462

Waterville, Feb. 28.-Arrange-
ments have been made for a course
of air raid instruction, next week
at st. Michaels parish hall, Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday eve
ming, at 8 O'Clock.
1t has been decided to hold these
meetings for all sectors, rather than
to sponsor individual instructions
for different areas, and it is asked
that each and every household be
represented.
Three speakers have been obtain
ed, j. Francis Boland on Monday
evening, Albert Paul, Wednesday
and Lieutenant James Little, of the
police department, Friday night.
Banquet Tonight
Mrs. William Rooney, president
and Mrs. Frank Carney, secretary
of the Casper S. Davis, American
Legion Auxiliary, will attend a
banquet this evening at $50 o'clock,
at the Hotel Taft, in New Haven.
The National Defense banquet US
ually held during February has
been postponed until April, and in
its place, the three state chairman,
representing Colonial America, Pan
America and America Today, are
having an all American conference.
There will be a pageant OF colors
from all the different units and pa
triotic songs by Mrs. Mary Norris
sey.
Ex-Governor Raymond L. Bald
win of Stratford will bring mes
sage on Americanism and tell in
teresting facts On American
neighbors, especially Mexico.
Another speaker from the east
ern division, will be the national
vice-president, Mrs. Nathaniel S.
Hawthorne of Providence, r. I.
All of Waterville's sector wardens
and their volunteer workers are in
readiness for the blackout test to-
morrow night. John Byrnes and
James Ahrens of Boy Scout Troop
No. 81. will be messengers for the
Paramount section, and William
Scanlon with assistants, will take
care of Waterville during the test
AS soon as the siren is heard the
fairmount boys will go to the home
of Clifford Northrop on Chester
avenue, and the Waterville Scouts
will go to the home of Frank Ware
on Boyden street. All will be in
uniform and will have bicycles.
More Volunteers Needed
Rev. Ernest F. Weise, sector war
den of DIST, including lower
Thomaston avenue, as far as any
houses, up to the fire house; both
sides of Huntingdon avenue, to the
railroad tracks; Homer street from
the corner to the overhead pass
Manville street, Patterson court
Parker street, and Boyden street tc
the pass; is deslrous of obtaining
more volunteers in these sections.
Church services tomorrow will in
clude:
st. Michael's - Rev. Robert H
Falls, pastor, Rev. James j. O'Brien
assistant. Masses will be held al
6:15, tbs, 8:15, 9:15 and II o'clock
Waterville Union-Rev. Milton S
Nilsson, minister. Morning worship
at 10 q. IN. with Sunday school al
II o'clock. Evening service at 7.30
st. Paul's Episcopal-Rev. Charles
Goodwin, vicar. Holy Communion
at 8 a. M; church school at 9:3(
with morning prayer and sermon al
1O.45 o'clock. Confirmation elias:
will be held at p. IN. and Young
Peoples Fellowship meeting at 7:30
Grace Me.hodlst-Rev. Ernest F
Weise. pastor The regular meet
! ing of the Everyman's Bible class
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28
I@sMHzvyn~t%
ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1875

We Have A Few Winter Toys In
Snow Trousers, Topcoots And Juve.
ale Aviotors Pilot Suits For Fore
sighted Parents.
It's rough and tough month
we're focins-ond there are win
tiers after this one is over, that
you'll prove yourself keen fore
sighted buyer.
Six blue pilot cloth three piece
suits-oses to 8-$9.75-for-
merIy STATS.
Five "Sompeck" wool lined tweed
topcoats, ages to 10, $11.75-
formerly $18.75.
Four poir heavy oil wool blue
eheviot snow trousers, $1.95-
from $500.
Four corduroy wool lined shortee
topcoots. $7.75-from $12.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-28

DIR. Antoinette Perillo, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. Perill0 of
80 Tudor street, recently Joined
the unit of American doctors to
Britain after having taken a leave
of absence from the Lenox Hill
hospital and the New York Eye
and Ear Infirmary in New York
where she hopes to resume her
work upon her return. She is a
graduate Of Crosby high school.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-13
FARMS FOR VICTORY" PROGRAM TO BE HEARD
 TOMORROW NIGHT AT 8

The ninth program of the Arms for Victory" series being broad cast each Friday over KINY will be given tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. This is the next to last of the interesting programs which have been sponsored by the United States Employment office and will tell the story of Internal Combus- ton Engines.
 InG the dramatic presentation of the history and development of internal combustion engines, gum powder, as the first fuel will be described. The invention of the internal combustion engine by Le- noir and later the development of the diesel engine and further in -ventions that resulted in the mod ern mechanization of war will be told in interesting fashion.
 Among the highlights of the pro- gram will be the story of the strange disappearance from a Channel ship of Rudolph Diesel in 1913 and the explanation of a captured German submarine sailor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-13
JUNEAU CHILDREN GIVE PLAY FOR
 U50 FUND DRIVE

Sharon and Becky Sharpe, Bon nie MacLean, Katy Delebecque, Ro- berta Messerschmidt, Jake Ramsay and Donnie Burford, gettlng g together on rainy days in their neighborhood, recently decided to go into the theatrical business.
 This afternoon was the climax of their activities, when they pre- sented a ten-act vaudeville for which they sold tickets.
 Altogether, they sold g tickets, netting $1.10, which they intend to give to the USO fund for Juneau. The play was held in the Kenyon MacLean home and Mrs. MacLean surprised the audience and players with ice cream and cake after tha show.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-13
SA(i SCORE
 SECOND WIN OVER OAKS {
Seattle Divides Double header with San
 Francisco +
(By Associated Press)

Second place Sacramento scored it's second straight win over Oak land in the Pacific Coast League last night, capitalizing on Jack Sal veson's wild hurling with a five run outburst.
 A two-run rally in the sixth in- ming, meanwhile, gave Hollywood a victory over San Diego, making it Bill Thomas sixth straight hurling win.
 San Francisco won a 10-inning wild- hitting opener. from Seattle, but the Rainiers came back to de- feat the Seals in tight contest in the nightcap. tigs &gF
 Last place Portland and the league leading Los Angeles Angels divided a doubleheader the Angels taking the opener with a seventh inning run. Portland rallied in the seventh in the nightcap for a vic- tory sff s&5fsFS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-13

 VICTOR FOR
 12TH TIME
Blanks Philadelphia in Game-Boston Rubs It
 on New York
fBy Associated Press)

Lefty Larry French, the Natloiiai Leagues leading pitcher, blankea Philadelphia yesterday afternoon on four hits to hang up his l2th VIC tory against only one defeat as Brooklyn squeezed out declsloh' The shutout was French's third shutout of the season.
 Boston snapped five game Wlh- ming streak for New York yester- day afternoon, shutting them out in the opener and then rubbing It in and burying them under an lo hit attack in the nightcap.
 St. Louis took both ends of a twin contest yesterday afternoon from Chicago. Johnny Beazley turned in his thirteenth victory in the opener and Harry Gumbert chalked up his sixth win of the season in the nightcap.
 Lefty Johnny Wander Nicer was in rare form last night allowing