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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
Weddings

Naugatuck, September 21-The wedding of Miss Catherine Casey, daughter of Cornelius Casey of 47 Ward street, and Dr. Livio Steech- ini of New York City, took place Saturday morning at St. Francis church. Rev. Edward L. Morrison, pastor of the Sacred Heart church, Waterbury, performed the ceremony. Rev. Francis Monahan of Bristol celebrated the nuptial Mass.
 The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Frank Budzinak of Meriden as matron of honor. Col. Randolfo Pacciardi of New York city was best man.
 The bride is graduate of New Britain Normal school and was a member of the Salem school faculty. She took graduate work at Harvard and Boston universities where she received an M. A. Degree.
 Dr. Steechini was an instructor at the University of Rome for two years before going to Harvard where for the past three years he has been engaged in research work. After re- turning from a wedding trip, they will reside in Cambridge, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, Sept. q - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Mulesky, widow of Anthony Mulesky of 85 Spring street, and well known Union City resident for 50 years, who died at her home Friday after short
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Naugatuck Sept. 21.-The Literature and Dramatic Art Department of the Naugatuck Womens club has nounced its list of officers for the coming They as follows Mrs Leon R. Coriss chairman; Miss ceS Moss, Mrs Charles F. Day secretary Mrs. Robert chairman The Department will have six meetings during the 194243 season The first meeting October 22nd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

The leather in 6 singIe steer hide would provide aii the leather arti- eies required to outfit six soldiers fcE n whole scar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

illness, was held this morning at 8:30 a. m. from the residence. A solemn requiem Mass was celebrated at g a. m. in St. Mary's church with burial in the family plot, St. James cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Geraldine Fitzgerald, now in Warner Bros watch on the Rhine," is taking ballet lessons "just because it makes me feel good"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
CASINI-MENGACCI

Naugatuck, September 21-MiSS Erma Mengacci, daughter of Mrs. Domenica Mengacci of 68 High street, became the bride of Neil P. Casini, son of Mrs. Amelia Casini of Derby at 9 a. m. Saturday in St. Francis church. Rev. George Dunn conducted the double-ring ceremony and celebrated the nuptial Mass.
 The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Vera Mengacci, as maid of-honor and Miss Josephine Mon- tanari and Miss Jean Farrar of Naugatuck and Miss Olga Casini, a sister of the bridegroom. as brides maids.
 The bride was attired in a gown of white satin, colonial style with lace-trimmed sweetheart neckline and long train. Her finger tip veil was also trimmed with lace and she carried a bouquet of white roses. 'gardenias and stephanotis.
 The maid of honor wore gown styled with Q maroon velveteen top and pink bengaline skirt. Her hat was made of pink velvetten and was trimmed in maroon. She carried large old-fashioned bouquet com- posed of red roses and white gar- denias and purple flowers.
 The mother of the bride wore q black crepe dress and black and white crepe costume with white ace cesscrses was worn by the brlde- groom's mother.
 A reception followed at Derby. Guests from Springfield, Mass. Cohes, N Y. and Pawtucket, R. |. After . wedding trip. the couple will reside 60 2b3 Caroline street, Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Most stars are blue. yellow, orange and Fed-FaFely white, says Tulane professor of mathematics DF. q. Fraser Thompson,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Mount Mckinley in Alaska is the .argest peak in North America, ris- ng to a height of 20,300 feet above yea level.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Italy has prohibited the shipmet of toys by rail-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
Six Meetings To Be Sponsored In
 Coming Season
Mrs. Leon K. cOriss Chairman of Group; First Meet !, ing Set for October P; Annual Dept. Party Will
 Be Held April %

Correspondent Larry shepley-PhOne Naugatuck ss4S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

@li!t
 E5
 M, .''ssss>' HEARD ARoyNp
 CASHlNS
 NG0RNER
 "Durin' tn past few weeks I bin seein' folks I hadn't seen fer years. Tn wah has taken 'em out uv their fast cars an put 'em on their feet again - an what's more. they're findin' out that watkins kinda fun. It's goin' tuh make us all healthier --an' that won't be healthy fer tn Axis"
 =: DOIN's ROUND TOWN ,- Monday, Sept. 21:
 Meeting of Deputy Wardens of Zone c at Russell School at S:S0 p. m.
 Tuesday, Sept. %:
 s'Wake Island" at State thea ter. Admission ticket given with purchase of 8 U. s. War Bond only. Evening perform ance only. Buy your bond at Che State and see the Marines in action at Wake Island" as the guest of the management. Thursday, Sept 24:
 Card party at Hotel Elton for the benefit of Santa Maria Circle, National Daughters of Isabella.
 watkins good fer us--and so are Cashin's Dairy Products. They give us tn kind uv energy we need in these times. They help tuh build sound. healthy bodies-an' that means sounder. qEiieter nerves. National De- Sense begins at hone-an' home defense starts with cashin's Dairy Products. You git tn best when you gift Cashin's Milk. cream an Cottage Cheese. Fer keepin' up tn yoing-uns' morale. try cashin's rich an tasty Tee Cream"
 ZEKE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21
Tuesday. Sept. 22:

''Wake Island" at State thea ter. Admission ticket given with purchase of 8 U. s. War Bond only. Evening perform ance only. Buy your bond at fhe State and see the Marines in action at Wake Island" as the guest of the management.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Miss Evelyn Penske, daughter ol Mir. and Mrs. Rudolph Fenake Of Highland avenue, hes returned from the Waterbury hospital after undeEs enlflH sia operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-21

Sergeant Charles ErrlcO has Fe. turned 10 IndlantoWn Gap. Pa. after visiting his mother Mrs. Mary EFrlco Of High street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
77l ARRESTS MADE BY STATE POLICE
1,3O6 AutOists Warned Against Attractions of
 Law During April

State police arrested I'll persons and warned 1906 during April fol motor vehicle offenses, according te a Motor Vehicles Department bull letin.
 Of the arrests, 498 were for speed ing, 66 for reckless driving, and 4; for operating while under the influ- ence of liquor.
 A plan for controlling fast driv- ing east of Old Saybrook during dim-outs was recently decided or by the State Traffic Commission Drivers exceeding the posted speed limit in the shore area during the dim-outs are being warned by the police and notice of such warning is furnished the Motor Vehicles De- partment.
 The first warning is recorded against the drivers record. If his previous record warrants 1t, or upon repetition of the speeding offense definite action against the drivers license will be taken by the De- partment of Motor Vehicles, Con- missioner John T. Mccarthy, sec- retary of the commission, has an- nounced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
HOLDEN FUNERAL
 HELD IN BRISTOL

Bristol, June 3. The funeral of former Postmaster James F. Hol- den was held Tuesday morning at the home, 120 Washington street, and at St. Matthews church where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. William P. Laflin, pastor of St. Joseph's church. Rev. John F. O,Donnell, assistant pastor of st. Joseph's church, was deacon and Rev. J. Clement Martin. pastor of St. Roses church. Burnside, a nephew, was sub-deacon.
 Seated in the sanctuary during the mass were Rev. William Cava- naugh of St. Mary's Home, West Hartford, and Rev. Francis T. Mon- ahan of St. Joseph's church.
 Burial was in St. JoSeph's Old Cemetery, the bearers being Judge William L. Cafferty, David M. Barry. Thomas N. Ryan, Charles J. Phelan, William H. Hummer and Patrick J. Collins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
JUNIORS ASSUME.
 LEAD IN SALES
Student Body at WiIby
 High School Invest $4,- 765 in Stamps, Bonds

Wilby High School students "car- rying on" for the good old U. s. A., it's constitution, its tirne- -honored privileges and for the success of its gallant servicemen and women now in action have subscribed $4,765 to date in war savings stamps and bonds. Over 1150 pupils have taken part in the campaign their invest ments ranging from one stamp to @ bond or two. The Juniors by 8 gallant rally during the past week took the lead in being the most generous supporter of the cam paign. Previously the honor was held by the Freshmen. Room 103A with purchases amounting to $l13.6O last week stepped into the limelight.
 Freshmen in room BOA contributed $22.1O last week and brought their total up to $32655. Seniors with $269.55 in Room 110 and Sopho- mores in Room 102 with SHOOTS complete the weeks picture. Here's a room-by-roon account of the campaign:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
BOSTON TO HAVE
 NOVEL AIR ALARM
Will Be Held in Business Hours = Every Street
 Must Be Cleared

Boston, June 3-(UP)-The Bos- ton Public Safety Committee today made plans for a surprise practice air-raid alarm to be held "in the middle of 8 business day" some- time in the near future.
 In announcing the test, Director John J. Walsh said the alarm would be more serious than a black out. Business must suffer and there may be numerous accidents, he said, "but everything must come to a standstill and all streets must be cleared"
 The only public warning will be the wailing of air-raid sirens-and then exactly the same procedure will be followed as though enemy bombers were approaching the city.
 Trafic will be halted, streets will be cleared and all persons who do not have official business outdoors will be required to take shelter.
 The only concession to the pub- lie will be that the "raid" will take place on a day on which business will suffer the least.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Doyle and family of 153 South street, and Miss Ethel Flanagan of Pearl Lake road, attended the first Mass of their cousin, the Rev. John Samn1on of Pittsfield, Mass, who was ordained Saturday at St. Mlchael's cathedral The Mass was celebrated at St. Jo- sephs church, Plttsheld, Mass, or Sunday, May 31st.
 At al special meeting of Washing ton Park Community club, held at the Community House last evening, 1t was voted to hold carnival for nine days, starting on June 18th, and closing June 27th. Instead of the usual free act, which it has al- ways been the custom to have, a $25oO defense bond will be award- ed every evening that the carnival is held.
 A parade will be featured on the opening night.
 John Lynch is chairman of the carnival committee, assisted by Ted Donahue, treasurer of the club; William F. Kelly, James Gladney, Tom Brophy, Tom Phelan, George McGovern, Frank Scholar, Michael
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
OUTSTANDING ACTS FOR BENEFIT SHOW
Considerable Talent See cured for ServiCemen's
 Program

Several outstanding acts have been booked for the huge entertain ment and dance to be sponsored at Hamilton Park pavilion Saturday evening, June 18th, for the benefit of the Waterbury Servicemen's committee. The proceeds will be utilized ill the purchase of gifts for young men called to the colors. Members of the various societies of St. Stanislaus Kostka parish are CO., sponsors of the program.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully is hon. orary chairman of the general com- mittee and Lewis Reed, president of the Citizens & Manufacturers National bank, is treasurer and will receive donations from the citi- zenS of Waterbury and vicinity in- terested in the success of the af- fair. NCo-chairmen are Francis P. Orencole and Edward Morytko. Mrs. Marie Nouakauskas is chairman of the ticket committee and Edmund Skoronski will officiate as musical director of the entire program. MT. Skoronski is a graduate of the Yale School of Music and is resident of Union City.
 Among the features of the enter tainment program will be the ap- pearance of the Inter-Municipal chorus which for the past six weeks has been rehearsing for the coming benefit. Observers attending re- hearsals predict very successful career for the chorus, which is com posed of young girls of various na- tionalities. Jack Fitzgerald, former orchestra leader, has prepared 8 very interesting comedy skit: the Butkus Sisters of Naugatuck, who have appeared on various stage and radio programs, including Major Bowes' hour; a comedy sketch by students of the Naugatuck high school, ridiculing Hitler and his pals: Regina Leonard's talented dancers: the Mastriani quartet of Plainville which has competed suc- cessfully in fifty amateur contests: Fritz Klambt'S tumbling specialists, and Connie Allaire, blues singer from Brockton, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
STATE DOCTOR
 GIVEN CREDIT
Dr. Horace Wells First Dis= covered Anesthesia, COn=
 ventiOn Informed

Middletown, Conn, June 3-The discovery of anesthesia by a Con- necticut physician, Dr. Horace Wells, and its successful application by a Boston dentist, Dr. William Morton, was described as one of the great landmarks in medicine by Dr. AL bert H. Miller, Providence, R. l., speaking before the Connecticut State Medical society today, at the 150th anniversary of the society's founding.
 Horace Wells and William Nor ton," declared Dr. Miller, "opened the gates of great reservoir of human mercy and were themselves crushed in the widespread flood which they had released. For the discovery of anesthesia was too great a thing to be controlled"
 pr. Miller described the discovery by Dr. Horace Wells, 8 Hartford dentist, that nitrous oxide gas would make an operation painless. When Dr. Wells attempted, how ever, to demonstrate this medical phenomenon at the Massachusetts Medical college in Boston. the ex- pertinent failed miserably. From the disappointment of this, Dr, Wells never fully recovered.
 However, the principle of pro- viding painless surgery through an- esthesia was carried on by pr. Nor ton, a former partner of Wells. Using ether in an inhalator, he dra- matically demonstrated before a medical audience in the Massachu- sets General hospital that surgical removal of a tumor could be per- formed with no pain to the patient pr. Morton performed 160 dental operations successfully with ether.
 However, credit for the discovery of anesthesia was claimed by other men, and both pr. Wells and Dr. Morton were overlooked, and the latter financially ruined for their part in one of the greatest discov. cries in medical history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
FUNDS REQUESTED
 FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Warner Avenue Housing Site to Be Provided With
 Better Approach

Federal funds to improve about 1900 feet of highway connecting tho Hamilton avenue housing projeci with Sylvan avenue and for the sur. facing of 1900 feet of roadway on Warner avenue have been requested by David T. McGrath, manager of both projects.
 When this work is completed access to both residential. area: will be over first class streets. IT. the Hamilton avenue project Proctor streett, which runs past the federal property, is laid out but is in poor condition. Warner avenue, of Long Hil road, alss is badly in need of surfac!ng.
 The necessary funds, If proyid ed, will be available as a gram to the city after July l., Mir. Mo. Grath said.
 The 150-dweling units in each oi the projects are occupied by wal production workers and their fam. lies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
Rev. John Sammon
 Reads First Mass
Local Relatives Attend PittsfieId Exercises-War
 Bond to Be- Given Away at Carnival
WASHINGTON HILL

Goggins, James Fitzpatrick, George Lynch.
 Also, Mrs. B. Walsh, Mrs. Rose Lynch, Mrs. Frank Kennedy, Mrs Albert Linden, Mrs. M. Sutton, Mrs Ellen Scadden, Mrs. Fred Talbot Mrs. Deb Kendrick, Mrs. Kittie Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Chris Fitzpatrick John and Charles Carpentier.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Cuddy, Jr., Mrs Margaret Sturgis, MT. and Mrs John Dzick, Abner Richardson, MT and Mrs. Arab, MT. and Mrs. Frank Sacco, Mrs. James Gladney, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds, William Blacker, Tom Conway, John Dalton, Ed Leach, J. Greaney and Miss Ag- nes Cuddy.
 The regular meeting of the Con- munity club will be held next Tues day night, when other plans will be made about committees, etc.
 Troop g, Boy Scouts, will hold their regular weekly meeting to- night at Washington Park Com munity House, from to g o'clock. Scoutmaster Frank Sacco is asking that all Scouts who intend to go to the Boy Scout camp this summer, be prepared to make their reserva- tions at this meeting.
 Patrick Wallace, instructor in charge of the 20-hour first aid courses held at Washington school and Hopeville is asking everyone who finished their course at Wash ington on April 18th, to kindly call at Zone B headquarters for their standard certificates. Those who finished at Hopeville school on April 18th, if they will get in touch with Gordon Somers, he will see the certificates are sent to them.
 The 20-hour first aid course at Maloney school will hold its final session tomorrow evening, and the makeup class next Thursday night.
 Corp. Charles McAtavey, station ed at Fort Hamilton, New York, is spending furlough at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Albert Centerbar, 184 Madison street.
 MT. and Mrs. Edmund Joyce of Madison street, have started house. keeping at 1118 ThomaSton avenue, Waterville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
Ten-Day Campaign For USO Funds Officially Launche
Connecticut College
 Offers Option Plan
Students Attending Summer Session May Qualify for
 Masters Degree Cars Pooled to Aid Candidates z

Storrs, Conn, June 3-Graduate students attending this years Uni versity of Connecticut summer sessions will for the first time have an option of two plans for study leading to the masters degree
 Announcement of a new alterna- tive graduate study plan which eliminates the thesis requirement. was made today by Dr. s. w. Price, summer session director. At the same time he announced that the 1942 summer session at Storrs will be divided into two five-week terms, the first opening June 29 and the second August 3. Glasses will be held six days each week.
 On the basis of inquiries received to date, Dr. Price said, fairly large registration is expected, with con- siderably more than the usual num- Der of entering freshmen starting their college work before the open ing of the regular academic year.
 Dr. Price said that the new plan for graduate study will not replace the plan now in effect, but is de- signed to serve the needs of dif- ferent group of students.
 Specialists
 Plan A, the old plan, emphasizes the preparation of thesis and is designed for persons wishing to be- come specialists in comparatively narrow fields of study. It is espe- cially recommended for persons con- templating research careers and for those who intend to pursue gradu- ate work further towards doctorate degrees.
 Plan B eliminates the thesis re- quirement and is intended primarily for those students who desire to do graduate work leading to a com prehensive, and thorough under standing of more general field de- manding advanced training of a non-research character, and em- phasiZing the intelligent use of re- search rather than prosecution of research.
 With summer session faculty of about 30 members, 70 courses will be offered, covering the fields of bacteriology, business administra- tion, chemistry, economics, educa- tion, English, French, Spanish, fis- tory, sociology and zoology. Two new business administration courses have been added, one in account ing and the other in industrial management.
 One of the campus houses will be set aside as living quarters for students of French and Spanish, furni shing an opportunity for bi- lingual conversation and social gatherings. With interest in Span- 1sh increasing, Dr. Price said, larger number of teachers are ex- pected to enroll in Spanish courses preparatory to teaching that lan- guage in high schools.
 In the expectation that summer students will be spending more of their time on the Storrs campus this year than in the past, a fuller social program is being planned. The university'S new visual aids department will provide series of motion picture programs.
 Pooling of Cars
 Because holders of "A" gasoline ration cards would be unable to commute from Hartford or other localities to classes here, plans are being considered for poloing of cars by committing summer students. Dr. Price said that his office will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
UPMAN CHANGES
 SOME ENGINEERS
Acting Highway COnlmis- sioner Drops Resident
 Engineers for Big Firms

Hartford, Conn, June 3.-(UP)- Acting State Highway Commission CT Frank Upman, .Jr., today an- nounced broad reorganization of construction supervision on two major bridges in Connecticut where serious accidents In the past year caused 15 deaths.
 Upman said resident engineers on the Hartford East Hartford and the New London Groton bridges have been replaced by two widely known engineering firm to supervise the remainder of the building.
 The New London -Groton bridge: Resident Engineer w. c. Brenneke, replaced by the firm. fray, Spof- ford & Thorndyke, Boston. Robert E. Crawford, a member of that firm, has been named the new resident engineer. Crawford lives in Bos- ton and has supervised construction of the superstructure of two large highway bridges across the Cape Cod canal.
 Collapse of d coffer-da on the New london Groton bridge last year caused one death.
 Hartford East Hartford bridge: Resident Engineer L. J. Conaty re- placed by the firm of Robinson & Steinman, New York. R. Boynton, New York, a member of the firm, will be the new resident engineer. Steinman is highway and rail- road bridge expert.
 Fourteen workers were killed on the Hartford East Hartford struc- tllre last December when span fell into the Connecticut river.
 UpInan said that pr. Holton D Robinson, senior members of the New York firm, would handle special duties on the bridge.
 The two engineers replaced, said Upman, would not be dismissed but would continue on the projects "in various duties"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
Waterbury District
 Expected To Raise
 $52,OOO By June 12
Over 400 Volunteer Workers Attend Opening Meeting -ServiCemen Tell of Hospitality of USO Club-
 houses at Training Camps

represented at the meeting as these communities are included in the Waterbury district.
 The campaign is now on in full force. Volunteer workers are solicit ing donations. Factories, stores, church groups, fraternal and social organizations, insurance companies and other agencies will take part in the drive.
 General Chairman John A. Coe, Mayor Vincent Scully, Charles J. Allen, campaign director; Herbert s. Smith, general secretary of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A., and R. T.. Miles of New Haven, state campaign director were among the principal speakers of the evening.
 Seaman Frank J. Groddy now in training at Newport, R. l., Private Henry DelPo, well-known athletic director and now stationed at Roosevelt Field, L. l., and Sergeant Richard J. McCann of the U. S. Marine Corps were guests of the general committee. They told of the splendid work of the USO in enter taining servicemen. All the hospital ity of home they declared can be found in the clubhouses established and maintained by the public's gen. erous donations.
 Mayor Scully congratulated the workers of their successful drive a year ago and voice confidence that the current campaign will be as equally successful.
 First official report on progress of campaign is to be made at meet ing at the Y. M. c. A. Friday even ing. June 18th is the closing date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03

help prospective students get II touch with others in their localitfeA who might be interested in pooling cars.
 One other wartime problem that Is receiving attention, he said, is the possibility that teachers, who orig inally make up large part of the summer session enrolment might be called back to their communities for day or for several days to assist in ration registration or sinl- liar duties. In such an event, he said, arrangements would be made for bus service to take teachers from Storrs to centers where there were transportation facilities to get them home quickly.