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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
DORIS WEAVING
 IS GIVEN PARTY

Naugatuck, July 23.-A birthday party was given Tuesday by friends of Miss Doris Weaving at the home of Patrick H. Began, 95 Coen street. It was Miss Weaving's 18th birthday She was presented with many beau- tiful gifts.
 Those attending were: Miss Alice Jones, Rosemary O'Connor, Rita Papke, Imogene Mckee, Barbara Mckee. Cecelia Began. Patrick Re- gan, Richard Began, John Began Jr., Thomas Began, Ruth Woods Francis Hayward, Ida Began, Mrs John Began, Mrs. William Began and Mrs Ermand Valois, all of Nau- gatuck, and Arlene and Betty Jean Cannon of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

OI gong 1nCO Cnelr homes.
 This was only a test but the fact that it was purely a test was not known to many residents, it could just as well have been 8 warning of an actual raid. Yet the residents acted as if it were just a test and took the chance that no bombs would fall.
 Officials realize that there is con- siderable danger to residents in viewing every alert as a test. One day it will be the real thing" and if residents wait until planes come over and bombs start to fall, quite a few are going to get hurt, defense official said unofficially.
 He reminded that the air raid Wardens can advise residents to go into their houses, but if the resi- dents are on their own property, cannot make them do so. It is hoped residents will show enough realiza- tion of the dangers involved to re- main in their homes during alertS without being advised to do so by the Wardens. The fact that Tuesday night was warm night was un- doubtedly a contributing factor in causing some residents to stay out, but enemy planes could come just as well on warm evening as on a cool one, it was pointed out.
 Adults might well follow the ex- ample of most children, it was said The youngsters have received fine training in local schools as to what to do in the event of an air raid alert, and it was noticeable last night that in some places children went into their homes while parents stayed outside.
 One hears people say that when a real raid occurs they will know it, but they are assuming that the per- sons struck by teh first bomb will be the other fellows, not themselves
 It is probable that defense off cials will stress in the future that air raid Wardens, particularly street wardens, must either be available in case of an alert, or must arrange for somebody to cover their streets.
 In the event Tuesday nights alert was held after dark, there probably would have been some in stances of cases where house light. were not extinguished as some street wardens would not have beer on hand to order them put out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
WOMEN TO BE RAID WARDENS Will Supplement Male Forces; To Aid Defense
 Forces

Naugatuck, July 23-Women will be trained as air raid wardens here to supplement the male force and to increase efficiency in the civilian defense force, Clarence E. Jones chairman, has announced. At Tues day nights alert, four incidents were not reported because some wardens were absent, either being on vacation or working. It is felt that the women will be able to substitute when men are not able to be present in such alerts.
 There are scores of women reg istered as civilian defense volun- teers but they will have to be train- ed to become wardens. MT. Jones feels certain that when they have completed their course, they will perform their duties as well as dc the men wardens. He pointed out that no matter how large force of men there are, large proportion of vardens are sure to be working when a raid or alert occurs. Women are more likely to be at home and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
INSTALLATION OF
 OFFICERS IS HELD
District Deputy Dibble in Charge of Odd Fellows
 Ceremony

Naugatuck, July g - Installation pf officers of Magnolia Encampment Odd Fellows, took place last night At a meeting in Odd Fellows hall, with District Deputy Grant Pat riarch Stanley E. Dibble and staff tn charge of the induction.
 Officers installed were: Chief Patriarch, Herbert J. Bohlin; high priest, Frank Warehouse; senior warden, Russell Weaving, Jr.; scribe, Stanley E. Dibble; treasurer, Geoegr L. Hall, junior warden, Charles Houseknecht; guide, Harold E. New man: first watch, Charles Price, Sr.;; second watch, Albert Mortensen; third watch, Frank c. Anderson; fourth watch, Olney c. Trask; in- side sentinel, Edward Larsen; out aide sentinel, Russell Weaving, ST.
 At the close of the meeting, re- treatments were served and social session held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

Police Sergeant Anthony Farrar is enjoying weeks vacation. Patrolman Walter LyskiewicZ is re- placing Sergt. Farrer at the desk during the sergeant's shift. Patrol man George Smith has returned from a vacation.
 Staff Sergt. Ellis Mist, son of Mrs. Catherine Mist of North rIain street, has been promoted to the rank of first sergeant of Go. 8, 57th signal battalion, at North Caro- lima camp. He was presented with a wrist watch by members of the company recently.
 Corporal Edward Dinneny, son of MT. and Mrs. John Dinneny of oGrman street, is now stationed in | Texas.
 Rev. Joseph Hughes, pastor of St. Joseph's church, Wallace, Kan sas, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Hughes of Meadow street. Mrs. Hughes also recently had as her guest, Rev. Cornelius Brown of TOpueka, Kansas, classmate of Father Hughes.
 Private Douglas Cockroff1, son oi Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Cockroft ot Homestead avenue, has been trans ferred from the air corps school at Miami Beach, Fla, to Sheppard Field, Texas, where he is a member of the 317th technical school squad ron.
 Roy Penrose of Oak street and Henry Freeman of TOlles Square, who have been vacatiOning at Lake | Ouassapaug, have returned. Charles LaChance, George Chis- well, local mail carriers, Fred Hub berr, superintendent of the Union City post office, and Charles Laf- ferty, clerk, are enjoying their an- nual vacations. Leo Dlnneney ana Frederick Dwyer, mail carriers, have returned from their vacations. Announcement has been made of the birth July 19 at St. Mary's hos pital, Waterbury, of a daughter to MT. and Mrs. John Lauer of Cherry street.
 MT. and Mrs. Joshua Fairbank ot Nixon avenue are vacationing at Cape Cod, Mass.
 Announcement has been made Of the birth of a daughter July 16 in Decauter, III, to MT. and Mrs. John Raytkwich of Decauter, former To- cal residents.
 The condition of John O'Donnel son of MT. and Mrs. John E. O'Don- nell of Highland avenue, who un:-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

The list follows: William Ayers, Il Aetna street, retired; Domenic Bar biero, 392 Main street, merchant; William Barrett, 18 Barnum Court, retired; Jennie G. Clark, Hopkins street, housewife; Edna Fenniman, 174 Cliff street, housewife; Daniel Fitzgerald, 120 German street, re- tired; Walter A. Gesseck, 166 Pros pect street, sprayer; Joseph T. Han ley, 470 Rubber avenue, janitor Harold Healey, Al German street salesman; Manuel Henry, 35 John- son street, foreman; Edward Jones 211 Meadow street, retired; aKther- inc Kilduff, 53 Oak street, house. wife; Patrick Lannon, SIT Rubber avenue, retired; Dennis Linskey, 124 Curtiss street, retired.
 Also, Kathleen Madden, 34 Coen street, housewife; William McDer- mott, 491 Main street, salesman; Frederick Myers, 21 Hillside avenue laborer; Richard Neary, 488 North Main street, plumber; Walter Noble R. F. D. No. 2, New Haven road retired; John M. O'Brien, R. F. D No. 1, Millville, retired; Lillian Quackenbush, 134 Aetna street housewife; Joseph Rosko, 729 High street, insurance agent
 Ralph Schof1eld, 27 Bradley street retired; Jacob Schwartz, 37 Mel bourne Court, retired, Guy Sloan 172 Maple street, salesman; Carl w Thompson, GA New street, retired; Daniel J. Walsh, IA Olive street, re- tired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
SCULLY EXPECTED
 TO RESIGN POST
Welfare Supt. Not Saying Just When He Will
 Tender It

Naugatuck, July 23.-Superinten- dent of Welfare Leo Scully has in dicated he probably will resign his post, but has not stated definitely just when he will do so. Observers believe he will submit his resigna- tion before he starts active duty with the army. He is expected to complete a furlough July 31.
 Supt Scully has announced he would certainly not expect to be paid while in the army. He indi- cated that he believed it is up to Warden Leo J. Brophy to make fur ther announcement, presumably con- corning appointment of a successor to full the uneXpired term. : MT. Scully returned to his duties yesterday after enjoying a three-day vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Borough Briefs

derwent an emergency operation for removal of appendix at Han- over, N. H., Saturday, is reported as improved. MT. O'Donnell is a senior at Dartmouth college.
 Private Russell MOllica, stationed at Fort Monmouth, N. J., is visiting at tn ehOme of his parents, MT. and Mrs. SaIavtOre MOllica of Lounsbury street.
 Private Domenick Gentle was a recent visitor at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Silvio Gentle of South Main street.
 Charles H. Finkle of Seymour has sold house and lot on May street to Charles J. Van Deusen, of Ando- yer, Conn.,, according to warranty deed filed recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
 Anthony Bernard of Monroe street, Shelton, and Marian Ry- kowski of 26 Lines Hill street, Union City have filed wedding intentions at the office of Town Clerk Ray mond J. St. John recently. They are to be married August 8.
 A meeting of Kennedy Circle Daughters of Isabella, vii be helc tonight at 8 o'clock in Hiberniar hall All members are asked to at tend.
 The funeral of Mrs. Annie Fan ning) DOrgan of AnsOnia, former local resident, was held this morn ing from the Shea funeral home tt the Church of the Assumption. An sonia, where a solemn high Mass Oi requiem was celebrated. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
 Postmaster Frank T. Green has supply of the new Chinese com- memorative stamps which feature portraits of Abraham Lincoln anc Dr. Sun Yat Sen, and is holding them for collectors. The post office also has on hand 8 supply of the new issue of Victory stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
GOATS WEREN'T
 BEING CARED FOR

Naugatuck, July 23-The case of Joseph Gargonia of Beacon Falls charged with cruelty to animals, was continued for week in bor- ough court today. Police said Gar gonia left some goats on farm on Pond Hill and that they did not receive proper care and food. At torney William Lawlor of Water bury represented Gargonia.
 State Trooper Carl Carlson ar rested Gargonia and turned him over to Patrolman Walter Lyskie- wicz. Judge Martin L. Caine pre- sided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
ANOTHER DE-MILLE-ER

On the same scale as his current Technicolor sea saga, Reap the Wild Wind," currently breaking of- flee records throughout the coun- try, c. B. De Mile will film the story of pr. Corydon M. Wassell former medical missionary who won the Navy Cross and radio tribute by President Roosevelt for evacu- ating nine wounded men from in- vaded Java. De Mile is also pre- pairing a Mexican story.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, July 23-The funeral of Mrs. Agota Yesinskas, wife of Carl Yesinskas of 28 Stanley street
 Union City, who died yesterday at her home after a short illness, will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 from the residence, 28 Stanley street
 to St. Mary's church at g o'clock where solemn high Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery
 Friends may call at the residence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
WATERBURY MAN
 GETS SUMMONS

Naugatuck, July 23-A waterbury man who allegedly refused to halt his car during an air raid alert here Tuesday night will be notified today to appear in borough court tomorrow, Police Chief John J. Gormley said today.
 Chief Gormley delayed action on this until he had talked with the air raid warden. An ordinance promulgating air raid rules and giving power to defense council officials was passed by the borough board some months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
AUSTIN PHILLIPS
 GUEST AT OUTING

Naugatuck, July 23.-Austin Phil lips, g. past commander of the Nau- gatuck post, American Legion, who was recently inducted ir the U. s army and who is on furlough now was feted at the annual outing ot the post, held last night at Raytk- wich's farm, Millville avenue. Mir Phillips is a veteran of the World War, having served in the navy at that time.
 There was large attendance at the outing and it was much enjoy ed. There were games and refresh ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
ANGELA CELELLO
 IS PARTY GUEST

Naugatuck, July 22.-A party was held last night by Miss Della San- tore of High street in honor oi her cousin, Miss Angela Celello of Plainville, the occasion being Miss Cellelo's 14th birthday. Miss Celello received a number of gifts. The af- fair was much enjoyed.
 Attending were: Miss Santore Miss Celello, Miss Frances Barlow Miss Barbara OKeeffe, Peter Miele Dante Gallucci, Hugh Harvey, Jo- Seph Santore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
w O RL D w A R A YEAR AGO
 JULY g, 1941
Rv limited Press)

(By United Press)
 Vichy government, agrees tG temporary occupation" by Japan of strategic bases and airfields in Southern French IndO- China.
 German planes raid Moscow. Japanese ambassador to United States, Admiral KichisaburO NO- mura, confers with Sumner Vel les, under-secretary of state, iD Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
Borough Residents
 Fail To Heed Alarm
Defense Officials Criticize People Who Remain in
 Yards While BIaCk-Out Is in Effect

Naugatuck, July g. - It appears that many Nauga- tuck residents have ulled themselves sense false
 security far as air raids concerned number of reports have reached defense officials here that during the surprise air raid alert test Tuesday night quite residents remained out in their yards gardens instead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
27 Jurors Picked For Service

so could carry on the warden duties MT. Jones feels. An appeal for won. en candidates for wardenj will Dc made soon and the defense council chairman anticipates a good re- Sponse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

Naugatuck, July g. - Town Clerk Raymond J. St.. John today announced the list of 27 jurors from Nauga have been selected by the Jury Commissioners year September l. 1922, to September l. 1943. Mr. St. John and the local selecmen submitted 54 names and of these the commissioners chose half.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

One hundred thousand greeting telegrams are sent every week in nEgland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23
ROCCO DE CARLO
 WINS PROMOTION

Naugatuck, July 23.-Rocco D. Carlo, son of MT. and Mrs. Pats, De Carlo of South Main screst has been promoted to the rank O private first class in the army. F, is stationed at Fort Mcclellan, Ala His brother, Patsy, who is at Canl Shelty, Miss, is also first class pri' vate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-23

Nicaragua will open chain O landing fields through the country
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12
Before. After. Raid i'm Brief

keep from windows Don't look hurt by
shattered glass explosion the street
Go to the refuge below the
street Bombs explode the street level The safest
Don't telephone The telephone will be needed call
might hinder the saving Of life.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

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cardboard Reduce minimum all attic storage Of
which would hinder quick the
whole attic in of fire.
Have hand shovel least paiul
useful If the nozzle equipped
a spray and have nearby connection in
the house.
Save the right kind Of exnguisber Take 1t to fire
whether suitable incendiary
approved, the bomb directed. Otherwise,
N the fire around the bomb.
Prepare refuge where quiet comfort
able possible during raid This should be in the
provided saways chute
windows, etc., should contain chairs drinking
water candles matches blankets and perhaps portable
preferably bateryoperated) lin anything make you
comfortable a Toilet facilities
desirable
5-Cooperae your nelghborhood afraid Accept
his advice. suggestions
DURING A RAID
Stay home family children in
keep calm and
SPut r all lights when instructed.
4-Turn on lighted stove burners, but not the pilot light
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12
FIGHTING THE IkCENDIARY

type incendiary magnesium
and hermte which burn for is minutes intense heat
will ordinarily through the the attic
bomb onehaf
1Shovel supply oxygen
reduces fame.
2-SPRAY water bomb This will
burn out in onehird the normal time
SPu out walls with extnguisher
Garry bomb outdoors possible. subdued
its burning slide under the bomb rake
shovel, and lift into pail which inches Of
bottom. Stick shovel bucket handle
with the bucket in front Of you.
keep doors windows spread
6Search building incendiary
be "dud' 1t might not burn the strikes.
AFTER THE RAID
Stay indoors
Don't telephone.
3-Turn radio. 1t will carry instructions
Obey instructions Of policemen AFRAID
5Do congregae explosion may
hamper the saving of he
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-03-30
Upon All of Us

From the Soldiers Handbook, small
pocket introduction to military life issued
by the War Department: "The American
people of their own will, and through the
men they have elected to represent them
in Congress, have determined that the
free institutions of this country will con-
tinue to exist They have declared that,
if necessary, we will defend our right to
live in our own American way and con-
tinue to enjoy the benefits and privileges
which are granted to the citizens OF no
other nation. 1t is upon you, and the
many thousands of your comrades now
in the military service, that our country
has placed its confident faith that this
defense will succeed should it ever be
challenged
Yes. And it is also upon you, there
at the lathe, you swinging the hammer
in the Shipyard, you on the assembly line,
you at the desk, that our country has also
placed its faith and its future. Every
American, soldier and civilian, bears his
share of the responsibility for defending
freedom which the times have imposed
upon us.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-03-30
CHEESE IN REVERSE
New York SUM

NNGW xOTk SUM
Various types of cheese are going
to American tables in larger quanu-
ties than at any time in recent
years-and also going abroad in
substantial shipments.
The rising foreign trade Is es-
pecially interesting because of what
happened in the cheese market only
two or three years ago. The rapid
and unprecedented rise in shipments
of foreign cheese into the United
States in the late 19S0s was due
mainly to the lowering of tariff
rates in reciprocal trade pactS. In
1886, when pacts were made with
Canada, France, Netherlands and
Switzerland, the American duties on
several types of cheese were cut. By
1899 our imports had risen TO more
than $4,000, 900 pounds. In that year
we exported less than 100000
pounds of domestic cheese.
The reversal in this trade has
come swiftly under war conditions.
In 1910 imports of cheese dropped to
2,622, 900 pounds, while exports rose
more than SO per cent over those of
1899. Last year to the end of Sep
tember-final month for which trade
figures are available-Tnore than
SIS, 55l 900 pounds of American cheese
went out of the country. while only
slightly more than i6,500,O 900 pounds
of foreign cheese entered.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-03-30
A Thought for Today
Break Down the Barriers

If the governor of North Pennsyltucky
should erect an electrically charged
barbed wire fence around his state to
prevent citizens of other states from do
ing business with his people, the result
ing sound and fury would rock the nation
from the Maine woods to HollyWood'S
swimming pools The idea of free COM
merce between the states ranks almost
with our other basic rights, yet there is
hardly more free commerce between
some of the states than between the
United States and Germany. Obviously
such local legal barriers hinder the all
out war drive.
Take local building codes. Strict COM
pliance with those regulations has forced
Washington to build war plants in COM
paratively undesirable locations. That
means waste of time and wasted time
means wasted American lives on the bat
tie fronts. Take truck legislation, OF
which there are As varieties. AS result,
manufacturers cannot build heavy duty
truck which could be operated legally IN
al. the states. That means the free trans
port of goods, including war materials,
cannot be achieved from some states TO
others. 1t would be just as sensible TO
put water hazards and high jumps on
the highways and make it a real steeple-
chase.
Take eggs, butter and other dairy prod
ucts. We are urged to consume more OF
these commodities so we will be able TO
put that extra push on the assembly line,
in the corn field, in the stores and mills.
Donald M. Nelson says that push is nee
essary. Yet dozens of states dislike the
eggs and dairy products OF other states so
much that code of regulation and re-
striction snarls up free commerce in these
vital foods. AS result, prices Jump, an
artificial scarcity appears and workers
who need these products most find 1t
more difficult to get them Dozens of other
states "they- Shall-not-pass" road signs
clutter up the legal highways. Some OF
them, such as inspection of grains and
animals for disease, may be justified Most
of them bog down the victory drive and
should be eliminated.
Do the special interests behind these
trade shackleS imagine for one minute
that Hitler permits Munich to prevent
trucks carrying shells from Essen to pass
through without paying tribute? DO
they think the local officials OF Tokyo
can pile special restrictions on rice from
Japan'S farming areas? Whether the
people, the federal government or the
states and municipalities will strike down
these barriers remain to be seen. State
and local rights are one thing. The right
of q nation of 130,000000 to fight and
work as one unit for the preservation OF
all Is another - which cannot be denied.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-03-30
Dancing and Light Wines

The French are gay people, ran the
old saying, fond of dancing and light
wines. We doubt if there is much galety
or much dancing in France these days,
and now it is learned that even the light
wines are on the point of being rationed.
France, the country OF the grinning
grape, whose wines have delighted the
world, now has not enough wine for
itself
To ordinary French people, who know
water only as something to wash with,
this will be a blow indeed, and, adept
as they are at watering down their ord
mary table wines that grace every meal,
an actual shortage of wine may bring
home to France the depths of Frances
fall To add insult to injury, the short.
age is caused by conversion OF much OF
the new vintage into motor fuel. If our
recollection of the average Frenchman
is correct, he'd rather have wine, and
walk.