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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
AUXILIARY FIRE UNITS PROVIDED

Fire fighting companies of the Waterbury Buckle Company and the Waterbury Button Company have offered to serve as auxiliary units for the city fire department Each company consists of % men and is fully equipped with hOse' fire pumps, asbestos suits, rubber goods and the various other re- quirementS.
 Chief Ross Snyder heads the Buckle Company unit and Chief John c. Little is in charge of the Button Company force. The two companies will hold 8 joint drill Saturday at II a. m. eanr the Mad River bridge on south Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
First Aid Courses
 To Start Tomorrow
Red Cross to Sponsor Sprague Gym CIassesIegion
 Women Sponsor Dinner March IS
WATERVILLE
correspondens-Mrs R. W. HeniOn. Telephone S-sASs

Waterville, March 1.-The first in a series of ten classes of first aid, under the sponsorship of the Red Cross, will begin tomorrow night, from 7:30 until 9:30, in Sprague school gymnasium.
 Anyone wishing to register may call Joseph Caron of Thomaston avenue, in charge of organizing the class, or do so tomorrow night.
 A monthly business meeting of the Parent-Teacter association was held yesterday afternoon in Sprague gym, with 20 present. Mrs. Wilfred Pierpont, Jr., presided and plans were discussed for a nutrition course in about two weeks. All at- tending expressed their desire to join and others interested are in- vited. It will take place in the gym nasium, or Sprague school cooking room, the definite date to be an- nounced later.
 April 28 was chosen for the an- nual summer roundup, at which time all children of pre-school age, who will enter kindergarten next Fall, will be given vaccinations and a complete physical check-up as to height, weight, hearing, eyesight and teeth.
 The Parent Teacher association, which sponsors Girl Scout Troop No. 16, has appointed Mrs. Sidney Henchel leader of the tropo. Mrs. Henchel was former leader of the younger troop, No. 27. The girls will meet each Wednesday afternoon and will take up junior air warden ac- tivities.
 Following the meeting yesterday, a food sale was held and refresh ments of tea and cookies served.
 At the April meeting, there will be county speaker, as guest, and Mrs. Sidney Cantor will be hospi- tality chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
TRAINING PROGRAM
 READY FOR WOMEN

A training program to instruct women is being considered by the Waterbury Tool Co., according to w. M. Pohl, vice-president and gen. eral manager. The courses would prepare women for skilled jobs now performed by men.
 MT. Pohl said that numerous va cancies are being caused by men being called to the colorS, and that women will probably have to be called on to take over many jobs now handled by men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

zone of the nitrate fields. The eyes of the nations of world at war, as the struggle in defense of the ideals of the New World moves toward decision, will turn with more and more eagerness toward Chile's des- ert storehouse. For nitrate, with its by-product, iodine, is a principal item in the manufacture of explos- ives. A necessity of war, both for the making and mending of wounds, 1t is priceless, too, as 8 nutrient for man and his husbandry.
 In times of peace and normal demand, Chilean nitrate was second only to Chilean copper, another war need now. As q world-producer of this metal. Chile is outranked only by the United States. The country has, in addition, surpluses of iron and coal. After more than hun- dred years, the mining of gold has been resumed. Recent discoveries of oil seepages may be herald of another great industry to come.
 Chile's is a republican form of government, with executive, legis- lative and judicial branches. Its present constitution dates back only to September IS, 1925, but 1t re- tains many of the important feat ures of one adopted nearly c hun- dred years before 1t. This older constitution was largely the work of the great statesman Diego Portales, Minister of State under President Prieto from 1881 to 184l. This constitution, in turn, superseded Q still older one, Chile's first. It was drafted by a committee appointed by the famous General O'Higgins shortly after the Chileans, with the help of the Argentine patriot and soldier, General San Martin, de- feated Spanish royanst forces. This triumph, the Battle of Maipo, April s, 1918, marks the end of Spanish power in Chile and the birth of the Republic.
 { our neighbOr nations prepared he information of students par- Student Forum, and for their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
EDWARD DERWIN
 WOODBURY TEACHER

Edward Derwin of South View street will succeed Thodore Ayers as science teacher at Woodtury high school next week. Ayers, teacher and athletic coach, has taken 6 position in Belmont, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Chile, an empire in itself, a great ribbon of 286, 6,396 square miles, spread along the rim of the Pacific for nearly 5000 miles, reaches farther south than any other nation of the American Continent. It is sometimes referred to as "the California of South America" If there is some similarity as to relative location, shape and topography, the parallel cannot be carried far.
 Two Californias, nearly, could be contained within the boundaries of Chile. They would hold Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Holland and Switzerland. Cape Horn and the Chilean archipelago are about as far from the bleak desert country of the north, where are the nitrate fields, as San Francisco Is from New York. The belt line, at its broadest, Is about the distance from washing ton to New York.
 Stretched out between the great Andean mountain range and the Pacific, Chile has climate varying IIOkII tAlC AAC0t VI bAlS OSsASA AASA NAASAAA desert to the snow and ice of the stormy deep south. Nature has por- toned the country, roughly, into three productive zones. In the ex- treme south, adjacent to the strait of Magellan, are good grazing areas where stock-raising is Q rapidly de- veloping industry. To the north Is the great Central Valley, famed as one of the worlds garden spots. Here ali the products of the temper ate zone and most of those of sub- tropical climates grow lixuriantly. This is the most thickly settled and the most highly cultivated part of the country. And here, in fertile valley between mountains and sea, is the beautiful capital city of Santi- ago. On the coast, only 116 miles way, is the equally famous port of Valparaiso.
 And last, bat no means least, is the
 One of c series descriptive (
 by the Pan American Union for
 ticipating in the 7nter-Americal parene. teachers. and friends,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Peggy, of Downes street, spent last week with relatives in Cleveland, Ohio.
 MT. and Mrs. Anthony DiBlasi and daughter, Joyce, of Cooke street, have returned from g. vacation of several weeks at Miami, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Meeting Friday

The regular monthly meeting of the Casper s. Davis, American Le- zion auxiliary, will take place Fri- day night at 8 o'clock in Fraternity hall, with Mrs. William Rooney pre- siding.
 A report will be given on tickets sold for the dinner, March IS, which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

A district meeting of the Amer ican Legion will take place tonight at 8:30 o'clock in East Haven. Mem bers of the post will meet at the town hall, and the auxiliary, across the street, in the parish house of the Old Stone church.
 There will be devotions this eve- ming at 7:30 o'clock at St. Michaels church, with Rev. James Sullivan of St. Francis Xavier church as speak CT. Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'lock, there will be Stations of the Cross for children. .-.
 Mrs. Carl Schlicker and daughter,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
LOCAL DEFENSE
 ACTIVITIES

Squadron Commander Harold shalett of the Waterbury squadron Civilian Air Patrol, announced to- day that an organization meeting will be held at 7:30 tomorrow night at Mount Tobe airport Interested persons are invited to attend.
 An air warden school for Bum ker Hill residents will start Mon- day night at Bunker Hill school. Paul A Monroe will be in charge
 A training school for wardens of El1e Oronoke school district was con- sluded last night. Harold Yarring- on conducted the course.
 A meeting for residents of Sec- tOGV D-3, D-4, D-5, D-9, D-1O, D-l1, D-12, D-22 and DPS will be held Thursday night at 7:3O at Wilby high school J. Francis BO- land will be the speaker. Arrange mGnts are in charge of Frederick Kellogg and Mrs. Rutledge Parker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

drop bse abrasion could share the of its human beneficiary would likely enough its unappreaed dignity and importance
 war as E of the ntrates the human family and finally of the worlds only ntrates commercial Scaethe Republic or Chile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

the auxiliary is serving, for the pur- pose of raising money to purchase a defense bond. The dinner will be served from 4 until at Fraternity hall. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. Rooney, Mrs. Frank Carney Mrs. John Rogers, Mrs. John Byrnes Mrs. Patrick Moriarty, Mrs. John McMahon, Mrs. Everett Cook, Mrs George Caldwell or Mrs. Harry Simpson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
WALKING OYSTER

The pearl oyster of the Red sea, Ceylon, and the Persian gulf, can walk, and uses its external foot to migrate whenever food becomes scarce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Crisp pretty Spring frocks in a host of cun- ming new styles. Sizes 6 to 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

One of series descriptive of neigbCr nations prepared by the Pan American Union for the information of students par cpatng in the Inter American Student Forum and for their parens, teachers and friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Dresses Values to ss.ss

Silk and spun rayon for Easter parading. Flow CT . garden prints and lovely solid colors with new accents. 8 to 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
!@Anni65Ssxyazz 5S;1 2 e 70

Early purchasing for our Anniversary has made 1t possible for us tO offer you cOm- plete assOrtments of Spring wear at most attractive prices. In many eases the qual. fly of our coats and suits will not again be available for the duration. We urge you to make your Easter selection now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Bright new Spring
 Suits featuring the smart longer length jackets and grace fully pleated skirts. Plaids and ice cream paStels. Sizes 2 to 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

These are the grandest ''Bambury" Coats that we have ever assembled. Ex- quisitely styled and beau tifully tailored. Colorful plaids, gay checks, rich tweeds, fine covertS, and ever popular navy coats. Sizes 2 to IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
AuDown I ownStores To Suspend Business
 To Permit Inventory
Employees to Spend Day Searching for Metal Needed in War; Fleet of Trucks to Pick Up COntribu-
 lions; Suggestions Received

form of useless truck tires. Cam field estimated the bonanza as con- taining 50 to 100 tons of scrap.
 Old Pump
 Another person suggested that many of the unused gasoline pumps about the state be turned in for scrap. The person stated that the best grade of copper, brass and bronze is used in their manufacture. Now that many of them are not be- ing used, they should be salvaged to provide equipment for the men in the armed forces.
 An unidentified person suggested that the metal street signs through out the city, many of which are un- readable, be torn down and replaced with wooden signs.
 A towering iron pole which form erly served the old Connecticut Company in the days of its trolleys now stands on the east side of South Main street, near Union street. Merchants point 1t out as excellent contribution to the drive. It is the only pole to grace the landscape be- tween Union street and South Main street on the eaSter1y side of the latter thoroughfare.
 These are but few of the many bits of advice being offered the newspapers in their nationwide drive for scrap metal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
WALTER IMRIE
 RENT OFFICER
TOrringtOn Resident Made Special Investigator for
 LitchfieId County

Walter G. Imrie of Torrington has been appointed special rent in- vestigator for Litchfield county. e. cording to an announcement made today by George J. McDuff, OPA rent administrator for the Water bury area. The appointment is the second of five authorized for the area. ,t
 Violations of rent violations will be sought by the new inspector in the various towns in the county. Previously the area had been serv- iced by the local office once a week but investigations will now be car- ried out on a full-tirne basis. J. Peter Costigan, local rent examiner, and Attorney Patrick DeLeon, legal staff member, have been in charge of rent control work in the Litch- field section and will continue their duties from the local office in a supervisory capacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
MARINE LEAGUE
 PAYS TRIBUTE
Prayer Offered for Water bury Youth; Priv. Healey
 "KiIled in Action

At a meeting of the Corporal Francis J. Jamele Detachment of the Marine Corps League held last night over the Grand restaurant, Commandant Edward Scholey offer ed a prayer for the late David P. Healy, the first Waterbury Marine to be killed in combat during fight ing somewhere in the Pacific. The prayer given as 8 poem fol- lows:
 "He no longer hears the bugleS, Nor the rolling of the drums, Or the feet of marching Mar
 ines,
 When to the call they come. He cannot see the shining but
 tons,
 Or their uniforms of blue,
 Nor the quick step of the wearerS,
 Who are young and staunch and true,
 For he has joined the great army, That has never known defeat,
 To guard the Heavenly King
 dom,
 For his nfe's work Is complete" | Another prayer was offered as blessing for the friends and rela
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
GRIFFIN DIRECTS
 TRAFFIC CLINIC
ScOvill Official Teaching Y Course Mondays; EnrOll-
 ment Deadline Oct. IA

A clinic on traffic management problems will be held at the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. every Monday eve ming beginning Oct. 12 at 7:30 under the direction of James $. Giiffin, traffic manager of the Scovill Mfg. company. It is expected that rep resentatives of many trucking con- cerns as well as the shipping rooms of local factories will take advantage of this opportunity for consultation on the vexing problems of trans portation.
 Other classes in the extension cen- ter of the University of Connecti- cut at. the Central Y. M. c. A. in which enrolment is still open are: Mondays at 7:30, effective speaking, basic metallurgy, elementary Span ish; Tuesdays at 7:30, current ht- erature, real estate law; Wednes- days at 7:3O, vocabulary building. Enrolment in these classes will not be permitted after October IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
$5,OOO Damage Done By State Street Blast
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rushed anti-sabotage crews to the scene.
 Funeral services for MT. Hoyt, prominent in the Masons and Odd Fellows, will be held at Il a. m. tomorrow at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. M. Webb Wright, pastor of the South Federated church, will officiate. The burial will be in North cemetery, Woodbury, at the convenience of the family. Friends may visit the funeral home from to g o'clock to- night.
 MT. Hoyt had lived on State street for the past year. Born in New Canaan in 1876, he had lived here for many years. He was a mem Der of Liberty Lodge of Masons, past chief patriarch of Ansantawae encampment, and past noble grand of Townsend lodge, Odd Fellows.
 Surviving are two sons, Russel and Herbert of this city; two daugh- ters, Miss Florence Hoyt, of White Plains, N. Y., and Mrs. Carl Ander- son of Naugatuck; two brothers. Vic tor, of New York and Arthur, ot Pasadena, Cal, a sister, Mrs. Daniel Horton, of Springdale; and three grandchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

was quickly extinguished by Deputy Fire Chief Martin J. Champion and John Thibault, a chef at the Tower Grill on Meadow street. They found Hoyt's body buried under debris.
 Floors, walls, furniture, plumbing and windows throughout the build ing were badly damaged. Some Of the debris was hurled for many feet. Nearby buildings also suffered dam- age.
 First reports hinted that the blast had been an explosion at the Eyelet Speciality Co., factory on State street and police and fire departments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
SCHOOLS VISITED
 BY FIRE MARSHAL

Talks were given today by Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey at Wilby high school and St. Margaret's prl- vaie school, in connection with the observance of Fire Prevention Week.
 The marshal and hls stan are making c lengthy series of talks this week before school children and members of service, civic and com- mufsssy organizations. Radio broad- casts are also being utilized.
 Inc need for elimination Of fire hazards is being stressed by Marshal Lahey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

Hill avenue was inducted as a new member of the detachment. He enc listed in the Marine Corps in 100A and was with the first Marines eyeH to be in Panama. He served on tl1& U. s. s. Prairie, Panther, Dixie and Yankee. Damsker also served asl1or@ during the revolution at CuIehrm and Panama
 A representation of the detAch@ ment will attend the state installa~' ton at the Hotel Garde, New Haa ven on October 24. Judge AlexandeH F. Ormsby of Jersey City, the new National Commander, will be tho installing ofi1cer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
tives of the young Marine:

Almighty God, Supreme Com mandant, we beeseech thee to bless those who mourn after our Marine Brother. Comfort them as only thou can. Help us and them to re- alize that this is only possible through your loving kindness. That is all for the best, although we un- derstand it not. Thy ways are far from clear to us poor mortals but we can still say, Thy will be done, Oh Lord, Give us strength to do the right Bless the Marines here assembled and the absent ones, wherever they may be. Impress up- on them their duty to each other. Give us bodily health and refresh our souls. As we part, watch over us and when the time comes for our transfer to the Heavenly forces, may we hear them say, Enter Marine"
 Benjamin Damsker of IA Oak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
Merchants 10 Observe Victory Scrap Day. October F.
Youth Of The City Are Asked 10 Register For Bond And Stamp Contest
 *** *** **# #&# MOVIE STAR TO AWARD PRIZES

the Junior Victory Corp rgng nn applicants Stamp Contest at the Civilian Dfemsc Ocp asking all the youth 0 tho c
 old O enter is contest and well helping country beat the Axis might be of the winners ef e which will presented popular Move Stm Victory Corps will take Liberty House green this headquarters from which receive his Identification and instructions And night this organization will from Liberty House variable of entertainment So have little free time why not help country well yourself
 further details this page the Waterbury Demo- "ck the Axis" Remember an boys and girls 12 years and eligible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
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gsTAsLHtlED IsSs

You Can Think Of A Scotch Mist Topeoot At $7o As A Friend In Need-A Friend Indeed.
 You might think if steep price for a eoot-Not for Scotch Mist woven from fine Scotch cheviots, woven and showerproofed in the yarn in PsebIos, Seotl0nd.
 This meons wear it hoil, rain or shins-Good rein or shine-Any- where, any time. Scotch Mist top- coats hovs habit of breaking shs mileage Fseord-Ten years backing up inc reputation Of Scotch ehsvlOt is nothing un- usuoI fOr this wonderful eoot- Thet means only cost of seven doIlass per yseE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

Men departing for overseas servieas have received kits prepared for the Red Cross by women volunteers, iE~ cluding such items as playing cards knives, note books and pencils. and combs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
Scrap Drive Notes

Children wishing to attend the special scrap movie at the Strand theater on Saturday morning may obtain tickets at the Randolph Cloves stadium at Bank and Mea- dow streets upon the presentation of five pounds of scrap. The scrap will be taken today and tomorrow afternoons between and 5 o'clock. The scrap will not be accepted at the theater in exchange for admis- sion. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck will be featured together with full length picture.
 Several scrap piles throughout the city have been reported pilfered. Only two explanations have been given for this,. one that someone else had a scrap pile which they wished to make much larger, and the other being that some of the items on the piles were in good enough condition to be reused. Any, one donating an item which is in usable condition to 8 scrap pile is asked to break it up first. This will eliminate the latter trouble. The only thing to be said concerning scrap that is stolen from one pile to be added to another is that the main point is to have 1t turned in. It is necessary for the scrap to be turned in to the smelters so that it can be reused in war production. More Sportsmanship on the part of the collectors is also advisable.
 Oregon jumped ahead of Pennsyl- vania yesterday in the nationwide metal campaign. That state has an average of 45.5 pounds per capita against the Quaker States 28.6 pounds. Closely following are Mich igan, Maryland and Virginia.
 In Litchfield 1900 cannon in the Center park is being turned in for the campaign. Danbury police raided their own headquarters for scrap, discovering everything from a cell door to a Eacksaw blade and guns.
 A bell from. the old Center school in Thomaston is being salvaged. On the day of the drive it will be car- ried through the streetsSand rung for the last time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

Four new batllaahips viii be built With the o0,000 tons of steel saved hy eliminating metal signs fer the duration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08
MARY ABBOTT CLUB
 TO AID CAMPAIGN

There will pe meeting of the Mary Abbott Community club to- morrow night at 8:30 o'clock in the school gymnasium. Plans fer 1l@ collection of scrap will be discussed. Members and residents of the Hill street section gre 1rpo5 ta o' - President John Johnston will pre- side at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

Kenya, Africa, interests plan to manufacture bottles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

Here's.the coat teen girls are rsving about =. wearing from coast to coast. Beautifully tailored of the finest woolens. Select yours today in popular Camel Hair, rich twesds or famous "Kitten's Ear" fleece. Just one of the many, many style leaders you'll hnd at ENGELAlAN'S Others at 1e.eB up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-08

A bell from. the old Center school in Thomaston is being salvaged. On the day of the drive it will be car- ried through the streetssand rung for the last time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-16
Il Times Readers
Find Loved Ones
In War Pictures

Seventeen readers in the last
two weeks have recognized pic
lures of sons, brothers and hus'
bands in news pictures OF service
men taken overseas and published
in the Times.
This makes a total Of 245 thai
have TO date discovered members
of their families in Times pictures
They have received free OF charge
in the mails Sx10 glossy prints ol
the photographs in which theii
|servicemen were recognized.
The Times continues this offer:
A Photographic print, one to q
family, of any Times picture
made abroad In which . reader
sees any serviceman from HIS
IMMEDIATE HOU 8 Il HOLD.
Mail TO the Picture Editor, De-
troit Times, clipping OF the pic
ture, your serviceman circled,
and include a note giving his
name and rank, his relationship
TO you and your name, address
and telephone number.
Mrs. Judson Orr, who lives a.
1914 Carroll avenue. Saginaw
recognized her son, Pvt. Charlie:
Hoffman. with the marines in the
Solomon Islands.
These Michigan readers have
identified these additional service
men in pictures from these places
In Ireland:
Mrs. George sprsnsls OF 49, Division
street, River Rouge, her husband. Sgt
George Sprangle
Mrs. Joseph sarpolus OF 1913 Keller
street, her brother, sgt. John ID. IKE.
Mrs. H. Ahern OF 1lsi0 Nhrdin avenue,
her SON James Ahern.
Mrs. John Ryan OF 1885 East Larnsd
street, her son.
Mrs. walter Bailey OF Yuma. Mich. her
son.
Miss Shirley Rideckei ~ 1887 Tuxedo