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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
Treasurer

at present, DR.. Goldstein 80 success
fully administered this important
agency which purchases land In
Palestine as the inalienable prop
erty OF the Jewish people, that
within q period Of FIVE years under
his leadership more money was
raised for this purpose than In any
comparable period In its history.
Mr.. Stein will act as POSTMASTER
at the dinner which viii also be adj
dressed by Rabbis Greenfield, Zig
mond and Glitter Of this city.
The officers Of the Jewish FEEDER
ated Appeal are chairman, David
stein; ce-chairman, rsidore Dib-
ner, Morris Griner, Morris Bar
dasch, Meyer Erlanger and Abra-
ham fucker; treasurer, Harry Lieh-
eskind; financial secretary, Michael
Twersky; recording secretary, Atty.
Perry Graicerstein; associated re-
cording secretary, Joseph Gaber;
Hon. executive, Rabbis william p.
Greenfield, M. Glitter and Maurice
l.. Zigmond; the executive, Isaac N.
Albert, Sidney j. Albert, Albert
Burns, Atty. Philip Bernstein, Atty.
Sidney Cassel, Louis Dorfman, Nor
ris Fem, Mrs. Frank Goldstein,
Atty. Harold Green, Charles Green
blatt, Martin Greenblatt, Rudolph
Hennick, Jean Keiser, Morris Ko-
sersky, George Kaplan, Morris Kap-
Ian, Mrs. H. Klamkin, Max Krinsly,
Louis Lieheskind, Atty. Lawrence
Matzkin, Abraham Matzkin, Atty.
Mitchell Meyers. Joseph Miller,
Chas. Rosengarten, DR.. Max Ruby
william Shore, Aaron Solomon
Barnet Stein, Atty. Max Traurig
Chas. Waller, Paul Weinstein, Atty,
Herman ]. Weisman and Samuel
Wolozin,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
WEEKEND DEATHS
IN NEW ENGLAND

Boston, March l6-(UP) - New
England's weekend violent deaths
totaled ~ today, with highway ac-
cidents accounting for nine Of
them.
Connecticut led with six deaths,
three in highway crashes, two sui
cides, and one electrocution, Both
Maine and Massachusetts, counted
htree highway victims.
At Hallowe1l, Me-, two local men,
irving Ballard, 81, and Audiss H.
Smith, s died yesterday when their
light truck struck O pole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
new CHURCH FLAG
IS PRESENTED

Presentation OF a silk flag Of the
Christian church was formally made
at the morning services held yes
terday at the Grace Methodist
church. The presentation was made
possible through subscription and
by the Women's Society for Chris
tan Service effort.
Rev. Ernest F. WeiSe, pastor, con-
Quoted a short dedication ceremony
after acknowledging the gift. A
church hymn was sung at which an
ecclesiastical oath Of allegiance was
administered.
The flag was placed opposite the
American flag, the latter received at
mortgage burning ceremonies by
Benjamin w. johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
Full Weather Report

Boston, March 10 (UP)--Weather
ALL NEW ENGLAND - Slightly
warmer tonight,
the offertory. Miss Marie Gervais
rendered "Je Quite Cette Terre" at
the occasional.
Honorary bearers representing
l. Union Saint Jean Bapttste
D,Amerique were, Elzear Bartl, Ar
mand Cote, Wilson Normandin, and
Joseph BeauIiel. The ScQyill Fore
mans association was represented
by A. L. Taylor and George Bouf-
fard as honorary bearers also.
The bearers included Charles
Pr1meaux, David DeVoe, Andrew
Rousseau, Joseph LeMire, Teles-
phore Baribault and Xavier Thif-
fault.
Burial was in Calvary cemetery
with Father, Laurion o1slciating 1T
The cOnnittal service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16

sharfman Of Winsted: Mrs. Ina
zieve Of Orlando, Fla, and Mrs
Joseph Gaber Of Waterbury.
Funeral services were held at the
Kenney funeral home In New Bril-
tain this afternoon at / o'clock with
burial In the Waterbury Hebrew
cemetery at $3.50 o'clock.
FLYNN--Miss Margaret Flynn OF
80 Willow Street, died last night at
st. Mary's Hospital. A native Of
Oxford she was the daughter OF
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Flynn.
Miss Flynn made her home Cor
many years with her cousin, Thomas
Hennessey. She was a communicate
Of st. Margaret's Church.
She Is survived by two brothers,
John of Seymour and Michael OF
Oxford; q number Of 11ieces, nep.
hews and cousins.
The funeral will take place from
the Bergin Funeral Home, 900 East
Main Street on Wednesday morning
at $3.50 o'clock to st. Margaret's
Church for o requiem Mass at 0
o'clock. Burial will be In st. Mary's
Cemetery, Ansonia. Friends may call
at the funeral home after z o'clock
this evening and tomorrow after
noon and evening.
BAINTON--Rev. J. Herbert Balm
ton, rs, pastor emeritus Of Chesh-
ire Congregational Church, died
yesterday at his home In Woodmont
A native Of England, he held pas
torates in Vancouver, British Co.
lumbia, and Colfax, washington.
Mr.. Bainton was the guest Of
honor at o family party last Friday
in celebration Of his birthday. Unit
his retirement II. July, 1910 he hat
been pastor Of the Cheshire church
for 20 years.
He leaves his wife, O son, Prof
Roland II. Bainton Of the Yale Di'
vinity school, and q daughter, Mrs
Charles King Of Pittsburgh.
The funeral will be held tolnor.
row afternoon In the Cheshire
church, with Rev. Waldo r. savage
officiating.
BRENNAN-Nichael J. Brennan
died this morning at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. Edna Glynn Of 9C
Ives street, following q brief illness
Of pneumonia. He was the son Of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. James Bren-
nan.
Mr.. Brennan resided for many
years In Naugatuck, where he was
employed by the Naugatuck Rubber
Company for 81 years. At the time
Of his retirement he came to this
city to make his home with his
daughter. He was O member OF the
Woodnen Of the World.
Mr.. Brennan leaves, besides Mrs
Glynn, a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Dunr
Of Newington; one son, Francis
Brennan Of Naugatuck; five grand
children.
The funeral will be held from the
Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main
street, time and other arrangements
TO be announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
First Ala Courses

A RED Cross first aid course will
open Friday night OF 1880 at the old
So. Joseph's school under the spon-
sorship Of the st. Joseph's Church
Federation Defense Committee. The
course will be conducted for two
and one-hak hours each Friday
night for period Of eight weeks.
Miss Joanna Pannone will be In
charge Of the first aid class which
will meet at the parish hall Of Our
Lady Of Mount Carmel church to-
night at 8 o'clock. It will be the Sec
ond meeting Of the group.
About 20 persons registered Satur.
day at an advanced first aid course
to be conducted at the Lithuanian
Legion hall on Bank street each
Saturday from 4 TO 8 p. m. for a
period Of Ave weeks. Charles A. Will
liams Is the instructor.
The second meeting Of q class
conducted by @. Russell Sumpf will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
Minstrel Committee
Will Meet Tonight
Annual Event Scheduled for April 10; Church Groups
Plan 5Oth Anniversary
BROOKLYN NEWS

A meeting Of the Mount Carmel
minstrel committee viii be- held to-
night ct 1880 at the parish hall Of
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel church.
Plans win be furthered for the an
Ilual entertainment 10 be presented
on April 10 ct 81. Joseph's hall. The
combined societies Of the church will
sponsor the event for the benefit Of
the parish.
Vincent Mature is general CHAIR
man for the show. VOther members
Of the executive committee are:
Francis palladino, chairman;
Miss Matilda Dezinno, Miss Lena
Capozz, Mrs. Philomena Dantino,
Charles AInodeo, and Pasquale Bre-
dice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16

"Dugan tn cop stopped by tub
inform me st. patricks Day wuz
on the way an shure an he'd like
tub have me mention 1t in my col
yum. st. Patrick WIZ the Teller who
got rid Nv tn snakes In Ireland.
Dugan seq it's too bad he isn't
round now-there's plenty Nv work
fer him In Europe and ASIA"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
Hurley, Talbot Urge
Industrial Production
Both Address Irish American Social Club Banquet;
POSTMASTER Cites Advance Of Past Speakers

About industrial production to insure victory was
urged by Gov Robert Hurley and Congressman Joseph E.
Talbot they addressed than 800 persons attending
the annual ST. Patrck dinner Of the Social
club at The Elton The Democratic governor and the Re-
publican congressman joined in appealing for full coopera-
ton from both management and labor in the effort
Declaring faith in the outcome Of the war despite dark DAYS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16

that may be ahead, Congressman
Talbot said he had great confidence
in President Roosevelt's conduct
Of the war and Donald Nelson's adj
ministration Of the war production
program"
This brought from Gov. Hurley a
statement that 1t was refreshing"
to hear q member Of the minority
party express support of the adj
ministration. 1T takes courage to do,
this" said the governor, land I adj
nlire the gentleman for his stand"
Or. John .. Frenzy was toast
master, being introduced bY Chair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
ma. O, Party Held

About 80 couples attended q party
given BY the Brooklyn Athletic
Club ct It's clubroms yesterday for
the committees and cast Of Its re-
cent minstrel show. Dinner was
served, and an orchestra furnished
music for dancing. Edward DiNapoli
was In charge Of arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16

A mission for men will start at ST.
JoSeph's church tonight at z O'Clock
Rev. Anthony Meslis, Sd, and Rev.
FraK1cis Aukstikalnis, ST., will be
In charge Of the services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
SILVER Tea

The Ladies Aid OF the Third Com
gregational Church are giving q
Silver Tea ct the parish hall We'd
nesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The speaker will be the Rev. William
H. MoCance OF Middlebury, whose
topic will be India.
The musical program win be fea-
tured by the appearance Of Miss
Anne Valenti, blind pianist, and
Mrs. James Sturdeant vocalist.
MRS. George Callan and Mrs.
Erskine Russell are making arrange
ments for the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16

be held wednesday night at 9 o'clock
ct the Third Congregational church
hall.
Another class will open on Tues
day, March "a at 1880 at Venta hall,
10S Green street. 1t will be spon-
sored by the Lithuanian Committee
for the Defense Of America, and will
be conducted mainly in Lithuanian,
with william strickulaitls as in
structor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16

Florence Nightingale's CriInean
War carriage at st. Thomas hos
pital, London, was damaged during
a bombing and has been repaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
Anniversary Planned

Anniversary Planned
A meeting Of the various clubs
and societies Of the Third Congrega-
tioaal church will be- held ct 9
o'clock tonight for the purpose Of
planning an observance Of the 60th
anniversary Of the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
Rehearsal TONIGHT

Rehearsal Tonight
The Lithuanian Women's Alliance
Choirs OF st. Joseph's church viii
hold a rehearsal this evening OF
o'clock at the choir rooms under the
direction Of Professor Alexander
Aleksis, parish choirInaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16
Il DOIN's ROUND TOWN :
MONDAY, March 10th:

d DOIN's ROUND TOWN I:
MONDAY, March 10th:
Annual st. Patrick's day enter
tainment and dance-St. Margar-
cts church parish hall.
TUESDAY, March 18th:
entertainment and dance-Wash-
ington Park Community club
Community house.
st. Patrick's day food sale-meHn-
bers Of the Rosary confraternity
Of the Church Of the Immaculate
Conception-church basement.
st. Patrick's day entertainment
by the Children of Mary sodality
of the church OF IS. Peter and
paul-Anderson school gymna-
stun.
Annual st. Patrick's day tea Of
the st. Mary's Hospital Aid soci-
ety-nurses' home, South Elm
street.
Annual st. Patrick's Dinner
Dance Of the Waterbury Lodge Of
Elks, Elks' Hall.
WEDNESDAY, March 18th:
st. Patrick's day social-santa
Maria circle, Daughters Of Isa-
bella-Hibernian hall.
There's plenty Nv work fer all
Nv % these days-but we can't work
right less we eat right. Fer quick,
appetizin', energy givin' food try
Cashin's Dairy Products. Cashin's
Homogenized Milk offers you more
fer your money than any other sin
gle food. It's rich an healthy TO
drink-an' 1t can be combined In
dozens NV different dishes tub keep
your family we'll an tub keep them
injoyin' their meals. There's cream
an an appealin' favor In every drop
NV Cashin's Homogenized Mix"
ZEKE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-16

PRAGER--Mrs. Edward Prayer
OF New Britain, @ former resident Of
this city, died Saturday at the New
Britain Hospital.
Mrs. Prayer leaves, besides her
husband two daughters, Janet and
Eileen; her mother, Mrs. Eva
Goldich Of Winsted: two brothers,
David Of Chicago and Louis Of VIM
sted; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
See SUPERVISORS-Page s

1T wasn't the least bit fright
ening or dangerous at all" was the
opinion expressed by blood donors
who each gave a pint OF blood for
use OF their country at the Amer
lean Legion Home today.
Donors spoke OF the courteous
and efficient service given them.
Few realized that considerable
time had been spent in preparing
for 1t through Miss Irene Brockett,
national Red Cross field represen-
tative directing blood donor units
in Michigan. and Mrs. Paul B.
Samson, head OF the city blood
donor unit
Miss Brockett arrived in Ypsi-
lanti early today and directed the
placing OF equipment. At Has
a. m. she met with civilian vol
unteer registrants who had been
secured by Mrs Samson from
registration lists. Instructions
were given registrants on escort
ing donors from the entrance
through the various registration
ard examination rooms.
As the donor arrived he was
taken into registration room
where pertinent facts OF nis iden'
tity were recorded. While IN this
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
County Will
Purchase..Unit

Washtenaw County Board OF
Supervisors at their regular month
ly meeting Tuesday in Ann Arbor
voted TO allow up TO $500 for
the purchase OF new emergency
first aid unit for use in civilian
defense.
This will provide for four bed
ambulance and will be used by the
Washtentw County sheriffs de-
partment. At a meeting the first
part OF next week the sheriffs
committee will further discuss
plans for the unit. II is expected
that It will cost an additional $500
for equipment.
The new unit will be in addition
TO an emergency unit presented to
the department after a drive had
been sponsored by the American
Legion posts in the County. The
present unit has one bed and a
built in seat and was presented TO
the department in 1910.
As the new Board OF Supervis-
ora will take office at the April
meeting the session Tuesday was
devoted to clearing up business Of
the past year. Reports were given
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
President of B. of C. to Stay
i'm Office Until End of Term


the plan for erecting signs at city
limits near highways stating that
Ypsilanti Is the home of two col
leges.
Laurence Thomas. speaking for
the Red Cross organization. asked
directors TO send their employees
that qualify. to the blood donor
unit at American Legion Home to-
day.
Center on Station
Public affairs committee will
meet with the chief OF police and
police commissioners 10 confer on
a new police station At the next
meeting the committee will bring
in recommendation approving
or disappearing the proposed sta
ton.
Directors are awaiting a recon-
mendation from the transportation
and traffic committee before CON
sidering further a private bus line
between Ypsilanti and the bomber
plant.
Explanation was made by Paul
Ungrodt, secretary. OF program in
setting up a parking meter plan
in Ypsilanti and OF the expanding
housing program in the city and
surrounding vicinities.
Report was made by Mr.. I'm
grodt OF the license plate sales
from the local secretary Of states
branch office.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
Willis Resident
Has Orange Tree

Mrs. Ormund Minick, Willis. is
watching her orange tree which
now has four or five tiny green
oranges.
Mrs. Miniek planted an orange
seed five years ago and the tree is
now four feet high. Last month
It blossomed and there are still
one or two blooms on the tree.
The blossoms are white and shaped
like a star. Soon after the petals
dropped. Mrs. Minick noticed the
formation OF tiny green fruit.
Although number OF people
in this area have successfully
grown orange trees indoors. this
IS believed TO be one Of the few
ever TO bear blossoms and start
the formation Of fruit
Mrs Minick also has three
foot grapefruit tree which she
started from a seed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
Ceiling Put
ON Old Tires

WASHINGTON. Mar. 1l-lNS-Prlce
Administrator Leon Henderson to-
day came TO the rescue of the ordi'
nary citizen. who can't buy new
tires or tubes for the family auto
mobile. by establishing ceiling
prices on used varities Of these ar
ticles.
Henderson's order. effective Mar
16. is aimed at proiiteers who have
taken advantage OF the critical war
time rubber shortage to sell used
castings at prices considerably above
the maximum levels established for
new tires.
The OPA used the prices exist
ing between Oct. Ills as a guide IN
establishing maximum levels on
used tires and tubes. both for pas
senger cars and trucks.
As an additional safeguard the
order requires the seller to furnish
the customer with a written state
ment showing the price. size, and
type OF the used tire or tube solo
and whether the tire has been re.
grooved. retreaded or recapped. II
it has been repaired or vulcanized
the purchaser must also be told.
Used tires are divided into four
categories for the purpose OF de.
termining price ceilings. Roughly
the amount OF wear a tire has had
determines the category into which
1t falls.
Maximum prices for the averaga
passenger tire-6.00-l6 are: new
price S14.75; first category used
tire. retaining 1872 Of an inch or
more OF tread design depth. $50:
second more than 3.32 but less than
7-32. $685.; third. regrooves. retain.
/ ing 1892 inch or less Of tread. A45
ann fourth. smooth tires. $50.
Truck tire prices ranged from 2
new price Of sGS.50 for a size S.25-i5
and 1870 for a first category used
tire with 9-32 OF an inch or more
tread 10 $500 for smooth tires.
Maximum prices on passenger
car tubes Is $3.50 for all sizes an
for truck Tubes. s. TO {ii. depend
ing on size.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
Congress Today
(By Associated Press)
Senate

Senate
Continues debate on resolution to
unseat Senator LANCER tR-N.DD
noon. EWT).
Banking and Currency Commit
tee considers bill TO aid small BUSH
nesses in war production lO:30 a.
nj
Naval Affairs Subcommittee in
quiries into efforts TO develop sea
otter type OF cargo vessel q p.
M.
House
Considers continuation OF Dies
Committee and resumes debate on
War Department civil functions and
farm bills Q1:00).
Ways and Means Committee con-
tinues study OF new taxes Q0:00).
judiciary Subcommittee resumes
hearings on labor group registra-
ton legislation 10000.
Military subcommittee inquiries
into scrap metal situation 10000.
Senate continued debate on Lang
err custer.
House approved increase in debt
limitation to s125,O00,000,O00.
House Appropriations Subcom-
mittee rejected s1O0.00O000 appro-
priation for new WPA aid to work
ers displaced by conversion OF In
dustry.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11

According to announcement from
the Works Project Administration
in Washington, an Ypsilanti rent
survey reveals that almost one
third of the residential rents here
increased between September, 1871.
and January. 1912. The rent level
rose rs per cent.
The index of average rents was
derived from recurring surveys
conducted by the WPA Division OF
Research in cooperation with local
WPA officials. The index was pre-
pared at the request of the ONCE
OF Price Administration and re-
veals total increase OF 12.l points
over the IS month period. Septem-
Der, 1910 to January. 1912. This
amounted to an addition OF 5000
in the monthly rent bill paid by
Ypsilanti tenants.
For units which had increases
in monthly rent. the average rise
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
w ar Gardens
For Ypsilanti
to be Urged
Emergency Goods
Will be Asked

Victory gardens in which Ypsi-
lanti residents are asked TO raise
foodstuffs for their tables may be
come a reality IN the city following
action OF Defense Council executive
committeeman Tuesday.
Investigation OF victory gardens
for lpsilanti will be by James
Warner who is in charge OF agri-
culture and food supplies for the
city.
The plan OF raising table foods Is
an effort 10 relieve the pressure on
Gamers who can devote efforts To
canning foods for men in service
or for Allies.
Executive committeeman who
met in Ypsilanti High School Tues
day afternoon requested Secretary
Paul Ungrodt to contact the state
defense council head and determine
whether Ypsilanti can receive gas
masks for, civilians, fire extinguish.
er apparatus and other materials
for emergencies which might arise
here.
Announcement was made that l75
are taking auxiliary police and
fire training and l25 are beginning
training tonight in air raid warden
units.
L. II. Chapelle, chairman OF de
Tense bond and stamp sales in Yp-
SLANT, told committeeman that
organizations in the city were to he
contacted and all factories were %
receive supplies OF lapel buttons.
each signifylng purchase OF a de-
tense bond. Buttons are now avail
able at the Post ONCE. National
Bank OF Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Saw
ings Bank, Board OF Commerce Of
fee and schools The ten cent
contribution for each button -
placed in defense council treasury.
Treasurer Chapelle reported ex-
penditures of $22265 for printing
costs, thermometer erection, but
tons, travel, postage and station.
cry. Receipts OF s37l.s0 include
$500 from the city council. S6465,
salvage sale returns, and $7l5
button sale receipts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
State Hospital
Staff Helping

Ypsllanu State Hospital employ
es and patients are doing their
share for emergency service to
their country.
Red Cross mobile blood unit at
the American Legion Home from
1890 to 5 p. m. today, will be
moved later to Ypsilanti State
Hospital where 337 persons have
offered a pint Of their blood for
the use OF injured boys" in serv.
ice. The hospital donors include
1872 employees and 205 patients.
All donors will be examined and
their blood typed.
j. F. Burnett has been named
air raid warden at the Hospital
and will establish an organiza.
lion there.
First aid courses will start soon
at the Hospital for the 1874 who
have registered to take the course.
About three classes will be organ
lied.
Other emergency duties at the
Hospital include Red Cross
sewing and knitting project and
first aid instruction work Of four
staff physicians in nearby com
munities
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-11
Lincoln Group
Plans Meeting

An all-day meeting for both men
and women sponsored by the Lin
coin Community League will open
at 1915 a. m. Saturday, March IA,
az the Lincoln School.
The group will meet together to
see motion picture on defense
work. Miss Ardith Nugent. home
extension worker for Washtenaw
County, is scheduled to address
women at 10:45 a. m on Home
Work for Defense" She will give
demonstration OF soap making
and lead a discussion on the pre-
serving of food by means other
than canning.
At the same hour men will see
another motion picture and hear
talk by Ben Vanden Belt, Lincoln
School principal. Dinner will be
served at 1890 p. m.
At 1870 p. m. women will watch
demonstration on the cooking OF
nutritive meals by Miss Mary Bah
cock OF the Detroit Edison Com
pany. An address on THE Price
Situation at the Present Time" by
DR. II. f. Laing, agriculture teach
err at Lincoln School. has been