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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
DIVORCE ACTIONS
 INSTITUTED HERE
Annulment Also Sought in Local Superior Court;
 Child Involved

Roland Cote of Waterbury has filed an action in superior court seeking annulment of his marriage to Angela Ventrella Cote, also of Waterbury, which took place in this city October II, 1941. In asking for an annulment or divorce he states the marriage was performed as the result of feigned and not real con- sent. He states in the complaint that the defendant has a four months old ch.ld.
 Divorce complaints of three local persons have been drawn up by Atty. Edward J. Mascolo and will be filed in superior court shortly. All are based on charges of cruelty.
 Neie zdanis Kiefer will seek sepa- ration from Charles Kiefer. The marriage took place September 2, 1885 and cruelty is said to have started in March, 1936. The peti- toner will seek alimony and per- mission to resume use of her maiden name. Both live in Waterbury.
 Cruelty since April will be charg- ed by Della Bouley Poitras of Wa terbury in her action against Jo- seph E. Poitras, also of this city. The marriage took place April II, this year. Alimony will be sought by the petitioner.
 Tolinda DeSomma Russo will seek divorce from Salvatore Russo. Both live in Waterbury and were mar ried here July 5, 1923. The plain tiff who claims her husband has been intolerably cruel since July 1923, seeks custody of two minor children, an allowance for their support and alimony, in addition to the divorce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
KeeD 'Em Smoking

Two barrels full of cigarettes were collected at the Keep Elm Smoking" dance sponsored last night at Hamilton park pavilion by Zindah Grotto and attended by more than 300 persons. Three packages of cigarettes were re- quired for admission. Local ser vice1nen will benefit from the collection.
 An entertainment program was presented during the dance, and ThOm w. Corby addressed the group in behalf of the spOn- soring organization. Music was furnished by Fred Bredic's or cheStra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Summer "Hire"

About IS temporary workers have been hired for the summer months at the local postofnce. The men are substituting for regular employees on vacation and also are helping to alleviate a seasonal rush. The number of summer employees, however. is no greater this year than in the past, Post master Charles A. Babin states, and Waterbury has not yet felt a mailing boom as reported in var- iouS other cities of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Then He AWOke!

1sad0re Bernstein of 1S7 Lin- coin street, Waterbury, fell asleep while driving a cattle truck souts of Oxford center yesterday.
 The truck went off the road, crashed through six state fence posts, tumbIed down a gully and came to rest on its side against . tree. Bernstein, Bertram Mad nick, . passenger, and a COW all escaped injury. The truck was owned by the Connecticut Live Stock Co. of Waterbury and Nichols.
 State police are investigating. The truck was extensively dam aged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Patient Good

Hospital officials today reported the condition of Mrs. Thomas Bowling of 70 Plaza avenue as ''gOOd." Mrs. Bowling suffered a scalp injury Thursday afternoon when . decayed tree limb fell and struck her on the head as she was waiting for . bus on the south side of the Green.
 Miss Mae Robinson of lSO Dwight street, VAlteFviIle, who suffert'l a Nhigh injury, was dis" charged from the hospital yester- day. Both were taken to Water. bury hospital immediately after the accldemG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
DEL BISSONETTE
 TO PLAY HIMSELF

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 1- WP0 Del Bissonette, who used to do his ball-playing in the major leagues decided today to go on the active list to aid the tagging Hartford Sen ators in the Eastern League.
 Bissonette, manager of the Hart ford team, probably will go into the outfield to play for the local nine, because he has just sent Rightfielder George Metkovich to Evansville.
 Bissonette has been working out regularly with the team and is in excellent physical condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Supervisor

Rocco Mara of Oakville will be supervisor of guard activities at the Waterbury Tool Co.,, accord- ing to an announcement made by Jerome w. Youtz, personnel manager. A member of the plants protection sta fffor the past year, MT. Mara has been taking a prominent part in the company's athletic program. He is serving as director of sports and manager of the baseball and Softball teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Spotlighting Brass CityNe
Share the Load

The gasoline and fuel shortage in New England can be greatly improved at once If gas rationing is extended to four midwestern states, Congressman Joseph E. Talbot said yesterday at Washing ton.
 Congressman Talbot contends that extension of rationing to Ohio, Michigan, Indiana nd Illi- nois would make 200 900 barrels a day more available to New Eng land. This would be sufficient to meet essential needs, he stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
HIGH HEEL SHOES
 ARE DEPARTMENT

Boston, Aug. - (U.P0 - High heel shoes should be banned from the nations war plants because they are slowing production, pr. Jo- seph Lelyveld. chairman of the Na- tional Foot Health Council, said to- day.
 Accidents, ineff1ciency and loss of time through fatigue-all of these, he said, result from high heels.
 To minimize time lost because of foot defects. Dr. Lelyveld advocated foot inspection for all industrial workers, especially for women em- ployes in war plants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
By Request

Detective Lieut.. John Calvin and Patrolman Harold Green last night arrested Romeo Michaud, 21, of In- diantown, Pa. on a charge of Steal- ing an automobile. He was picked up on East Main street and turned over to state troopers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

Sales of war bonds and stamps since the start of the Victory House campaign Wednesday now total $457 7,083, Controller Thomas M. Con- lon, secretary of the war bond com- mittee, announced today. This total
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
Controversy Starts
 Over Deduction Plan
ClO Officials Charge OakviIIe Company With Refusing
 to Cooperate in War Bond Campaign

The Waterbury Bras Workers Union today was pre- pairing protests to Washington against the refusal of the management of the Oakville Company division of the Scovill Manufacturing Company to permit employees to purchase war bonds by the payroll deduction pan John
 Drisco executive secretary of the union local of the C1O Mine Mill and Shelter Workers Unon said that the company had rejected union propoSal that the plan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
TWO YOUTHS ARE
 EAGER TO ENLIST

Boston, Aug. l - (U.P) - Ap- lications of two Laconia, N. H. youths for enlistment in the Marine Corps were pending today after they hitch-hiked 100 miles in eight hours to enlist.
 Raymond T. Walker, 19, and Don- aid G. Walker, 18, not related, gave up an earlier attempt at the jaunt this week when it took them four hours to walk from Lavonia to Franklin. Yesterday, however, they used sign reading:
 'Enlisting in the Marine Corps Give us a lift. Thanks"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

A group of sea lions that have lived on and about Seal Rocks just off the San Francisco coast line for time immemorial are legal wards of the city park commission which has made itself responsible for them,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01
MRS. J. W. ARNOLD | IS VISITOR HERE
Mrs. Wm. Baker Hostess at Social for Wadhams
 Relief Corps
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Ntncy Rlle9
 Telephone A-ezlo

Middlebury, August Mrs. J. w. Arnold of Northampton, Mass, is visiting her son and daughter-in- law, MT. and Ms. William P. Arnold of Three Mile hill.
 Mrs. William Baker of Yale ave- nue was hostess recently at a silver social for members of the Wadham's s Relief Corps. Cards and bingo were played during the afternoon. Present were: Mrs. Julia Conklin, Mrs. Jane Holihan, Mrs. Clara Thomas, Mrs. Lucy Bought, Mrs. George Rivet, Mrs. Leon Romaine, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Laura Dutton, Mrs. Margaret Coop CT, Mrs. Matte Ward, Mrs. Kate Miller, Mrs. Florence Johnson, Mrs. Kate Matthews, Ms. Rudolph Ring enberg, Mrs. Anna Book, Mrs. Eva Stemm and Mrs. Baker.
 Mass will be celebrated at g and II a. m. at St. John of the Cross church on Sunday morning.
 Howard R. Brown of Hillcrest ave- nue has returned home from two weeks trip spent touring Florida. He visited Jacksonville, Miami Beach Key West, Miami City. Bok's Sing ing Tower at Lake Wales and Sll- yer Springs. He also spent one eve. ming with Wallace Clark who has since gone to Colorado. MT. Clari is Middlebury's town clerk, who 1, now serving in the U. s. Army.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Lovejoy have returned from a visit with Mrs Lovejoy's mother, Mrs. Winchester Bennett of New Haven at the Ben nett shore home at Johnson's Point. Sammy and Ann Lovejoy remained with their grandmother and will stay through August.
 Miss Sarah Hester and Raymond Hester of New York have been guests this week at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edwin c. Northrop.
 MT. and Mrs. Northrop recently entertained for Mrs. Heny D. Minot of Dedham, Mass, who stopped here on her way to visit her son, Henry, Jr.. in Florida.
 Dr. and Mrs. Charles Larkin and MT. and Mrs. Mark L. Sperry are visiting with Headmaster Paul Cruikshank of Taft School, Water town and Mrs. CruikShank at their summer place at Martha's Vineyard.
 Miss Margaret Pugsley of the Westover school faculty has left for Boston from where she will take a plane to Nova Scotia to visit friends and relatives during August.
 Mrs. Grace Stevens has returned from Hallstead, Pa, where she spent July with her son-in-laW and MT. and Mrs. Floyd Printz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

Automobile accidents cost the lives of 12,300 persons in the United States during 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

For the first time since World War I Guatemala is exploiting chiQutbul, or second-grade chicle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

Beer was a popular beverage in Babylonia 1000 years before the birth of Christ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

Middlebury, August Mrs. J. w. Arnold of Northampton, Mass, is visiting her son and daughter -in- law, MT. and Ms. William P. Arnold of Three Mile hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

Mrs. Grace Stevens has returned from Hallstead, Pa, where she spent July with her son-in-laW and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Floyd Printz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-01

Mass will be celebrated at g and II a. m. at St. John of the Cross church on Sunday morning.
Evening star., 1942-09-11
Two Children Injured
In Auto Accidents

Two children, one only Is months
old, were injured In automobile
accidents yesterday, police reported.
The infant, Shirley Rice, colored,
1880 Third street S.W., attempted
to open the door of an automobile
operated by her mother while in the
200 block Of L street S.W., and the
motion of the car threw her to the
street, police said. Taken to Gal
linger Hospital in passing taxicab,
the child was treated for lacerations
on the head and face.
Cloyd Jones, jr, 7, of 1915 North
Capitol street, was struck by an
automobile operated by William
Ford, SO, colored, 213 o street NV,
in the first block Of o street NV.
The boy was treated at Casualty
Hospital for lacerations and pos
sible fracture of the left leg and
chin. His condition was reported as
fairly good.
Evening star., 1942-09-11
Chemist Declares
Thousand Headaches
In Synthetic Rubber,
From Natural Product
For Every Industrial Use
Compromising Varies
By the Associated Press.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 1.-THE
start OF q thousand synthetic rub
Der headaches-unusual problems
facing chemists who will carry
through the high-speed program of
the Baruch Committee--was de-
scribed TO the American Chemical
Society today.
The thousand are not the big
things-those are set-but little
nleannesses in new synthetic.
There are, for example, many thou
sand individual problems in COM
pounding butadiene rubber, as de-
scribed by G. r. Villa, Naugatuck
chemical division of the United
States Rubber Co.
Compromising Is addition of other
chemicals. 1t is done in making all
rubber products. For each of the
thousands of specific applications of
the rubber the compounding has
to vary. 1t seems easy, because the
familiar compounds for natural rub
Der all can be used.
Variations In Compounds.
But in the synthetic the COM
pounds don't always act the same.
Time is too short to make thousands
Of tests. DR.. Villa reported that
ways of computing the vagaries of
the butadiene rubber have been
found and will be disclosed to the
Government and rubber men in
volved.
1t would save many a head
ache If rubber really is a solid, a
liquid and a gas, all at the same
time, as proposed by Hubert M.
James of Purdue and Eugene Guth.
Notre Dame. That theory, If true,
will help solve problems like how
much stretch, bounce and give
synthetic rubber will have. The
chemist has to have a mental pic
ture-and this one paints rubber as
resembling fisherman's net with
the spaces filled by gases or liquids.
Alcohol Process New.
AhC SiiGllliSbS 10
have present machinery process the
new synthetic rubber products, and
that is worse than fitting square
pegs in round holes that are too
small anyhow. For the natural
rubber is made of particles with
molecular weights of 100000 to 200,-
600; the synthetic of particles
weights run into the millions.
They have to learn how to make
alcohol from wheat. In case you
forgot-present distilleries make 1t
from corn and rye.
Even though there are no tires,
most of the other thousands of
daily life and industrial rubber
articles have to continue, and every
time one is made Of a synthetic a
chemist solves problem.
Evening star., 1942-09-11
Few Score Survivors of Deadly
Rail Project to Hold Reunion

The fewer than 200 survivors out
Of the 10000 men employed to build
the Madeira -Mamore railway as a
means Of bringing civilization to the
wilds OF Brazil have been called to
reunion at the McAlpin Hotel in
New York City tomorrow.
John H. Armitage, former editor
OF = weekly newspaper published
by the railroad rs q morale media
and now employed by the War Pro-
duction Board here, has attempted
for several years to locate surviving
members Of the railroad building
project. He reported today that
more than so, organized as the Ma
Evening star., 1942-09-11
S23o,S6o Raised by Drive
OF Navy Relief Committee

The local Citizens Committee for
Navy Relief announced today that
the fund-raising campaign had net
ted $239 ,869 80, three times as much
as the original goal.
The announcement was authorized
by Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Garrett,
who headed the campaign here. 1t
was stated that number of offers
for further contributions had been
declined, due to the fact that suf-
f1cient money had been raised to
meet immediate emergencies.
I'VE did not feel that we should
Evening star., 1942-09-11
New Salvation Army
Officers to Be Welcomed

Four new Salvation Army officers
will be welcomed at two public meet
ings on Sunday at IL am. and pm.
at the Temple Corps Building, 6o6
E street NV.
The meetings will be presided over
by the divisional commander, Maj.
James A. Longino. The four new
officers are Mai. and Mrs. Arne
Lekson, who take command of the
Salvation Army Mems Social Service
Institution, and Maj. and Mrs. Lisle
Shackelford, who assume director
ship of the Salvation Army USO
Club. At the IL am. service, 1t.
Eupha Gibson will speak on "On
Solid Ground" At pm. Maj. John
Campbell will speak on Choosing "
Evening star., 1942-09-11

mass OF steaming jungle on earth.
The survivors will recall at their
reunion adventures and privations
in an old story OF the survival of
the fittest. They will talk Of blood
sucking vampire bats, carnivorous
ants, snakes crawling around their
camps, lizards infesting their
thatcned huts, giant mosquitoes, the
deadly poison darts of the natives
and many other elements that fitted
together to comprise their hard
ships.
For six years these men fought
to spread civilization. Now. 80 years
later, the railway they constructed
is monument to their efforts. The
eastern terminal, Porto Velho, once
six weeks from New York and only
an elevated bit of jungle
river bank, for instance, now is an
airline terminal four days from the
Evening star., 1942-09-11

deira- -Mamore Association and resi-
dents of both North and South.
America, would attend the meeting.
Only 5000 employees, most of them
human wrecks, emerged from the
jungle upon completion of the rail-
way, built under supervision of
American engineers around the
time Of the Panama Canal con-
struction. The road was reputed
to have cost the life of man for
every c-osstie in the 200 miles be-
tween Porto Velho and Guajara-
mirim. 1t extended 1900 miles in
land through the green hell Of
Brazil's Matto Crosse, the greatest
Evening star., 1942-09-11

&C Iept any more money than We
actually needed" said Mr.. Garrett.
There are many worthy charities
that deserve the consideration Of
good Americans at this time"
Mr.. Garrett commended four as
sociates especially for their service.
They were 1t. Comdr. Gene Tun-
ney, Tony Wakeman, Clark GrifIith
and Fred C. Spaulding.
The largest contribution was made
by the Charles Town tW. Va
Jockey Club, which donated $37,802,
proceeds OF special charity meet
ing, to local Navy relief.
Evening star., 1942-09-11
Brother of Butistu
Will Duel Official
~ the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
HAVANA, Sept. II. Jose M.
Portuondo Domenech, Cuban mini
ster OF health, last night challenged
Francisco Batista, younger brother
Of President Fulgencio Batista, to
a duel.
Batista, who is secretary of the
Cuban House of Representatives,
accepted the challenge, and the
seconds OF both men were to meet
today to agree on details.
Portuondos challenge arose from
statements made by the younger
Batista which the health minister
termed insulting"
Earlier President Batista had is
sued q statement "deploring the un-
fortunate terms" used by his brother
In referring to Portuondo. The
president said the minister had his
full confidence and support" in
the handling Of administrative mat
ters.
Evening star., 1942-09-11
Blast Starts Fire
In Oklahoma Refinery
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
ENID, Okla, Sept. 11.-F1ames,
started by an explosion on a tank
farm, swept through the refinery of
the Champlin Oil Co. today. The
cause of the blast was not de-
terimined.
The flames first spread to tank
car loading rack and six tank cars
of gasoline, standing on the siding,
exploded, spreading the flames to
the refinery itself.
Plant officials we're unable imme-
diately to say If there had been any
deaths or injuries or the extent Of
damage.
Evening star., 1942-09-11
Monnu From Heaven

Out of the silk parachute of
Japanese who dropped at Coma,
Australia, q woman made lingerie
of the latest stYle.
Evening star., 1942-09-11

United States and one Of the bright
est spots on the night fight across
South America.
Evening star., 1942-09-11

A dollar from you will bring n
holier from the enemy. Buy q stamp
now at the nearest post Office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-06
COOPERATION AND VICTORY

Pointing out the serious respon-
sibility which farmers have in the
present emergency, l.. Il. Raper, an
official from the Richmond office OF
Southern States Cooperative, deliv-
cred an address ON the subject, "Co-
operation and Victory" In Baltimore
January %, before a regional con-
ference of members Of Southern
States boards of directors and advis-
DRY boards in this section.
He reminds his hearers that moth
ing short of the best efforts of
every farmer in the nation can ac-
complish the goals set in the Food
'for-Freedom program.
"Your great task is to do what
agriculture, what every farmer in
Amreica, must do to win this war"
Mr.. Raper continued. IAN equally
vital task yet ahead is to help win
and keep the peace. Let us not be
faint hearted; this time we want
no halfway temporary peace. We
want the peace treaty written as
soon as possible, but not until the
flags of democracy and freedom fly
over Berlin and Tokyo.
Business, labor, and government
cannot preserve liberty and keep
Amtrica going forward. Only when
we build agriculture strong enough
to compel teamwork, fair play, and
justice will there be real liberty and
real freedom for ALL"
Among the recommendation
made by Mr.. Raper were the follow
ing:
/. Pay off Indebtedness.
2. Build up reserves against after
war depression.
8. Produce as much as possible
without buying more land, or max
ing undue investments in either
equipment or livestock.
4. Grow as much food and feed as
possible at home; buy as little as
possible.
s. Do as many jobs as possible ON
or near the farm
In talking ON 1.-THE Farm Supply
Situation" Paul Mullinix, Elkton, q
representative Of the cooperative,
warned his hearers that farm sup
plies will be increasingly hard to
4 get and that farmers should start
Immediately to fortify themselves
against problems involved. He urged
that farm machinery and equipment
be repaired and made to last as long
as possible and that scrap iron and.
used rubber be gathered up and
started through the proper chan
nels SO that they may be reproces-
sed.
T. Roy Brookes, Bel Air, direc-
tor Of the cooperative, presided over
the conference which was attended
by 1928 farm leaders.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-06

Although laying hen isn't q ma
chine, the kind and amount Of feed she
eats does determine the number Of eggs
she will layl
According to J. a. McAdams, poultry
specialist with P,irina Mills, o strong
healthy, well-bred pullet will lay heav-
lily for q short time even on deficient
ration by drawing upon her body for
the egg-making materials she needs and
which the feed fails to supply.
But eventually: he points out. one OF
two things happens. Either the bird
lays herself to death, or she quits lay
ing in order to rebuild her body.
'"The poultryman, anxious to sell lots
Of eggs, doesn't want either Of these to
happen. He's after continued high pro-
duction. And to get 1t he must feed
his flock for body upkeep. then for eggs.
For Nature demands that q pullet use
approximately 5A pounds Of feed per
month for body upkeep. The number
Of eggs she will lay depends on the
amount over 51a pounds she can be per-
suaded to eat" says McAdams.
The following table has been worked
out as guide to the amount Of feed
p!llets require per day at various rates
Of production:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-06

When production reaches the higher
brackets, 1t often becomes difficult TO
keep hens eating as much feed Is they
should to maintain their body weigft.
McAdams points out.
First Of ALL" he says, at Il impera-
tive that the laying mash be Of high
quality so that every ounce o bird con-
sumes Is chuck full Of egg-making and
body building materials. Stirring this
mash In the hoppers regularly will help
keep birds interested and eating. Add
ing some Of this mash fresh several
times daily also helps. Feeding It as q
wet mash or in pellet form Uayena
Checkers) at noon also helps maintain
consumption ct the level necessary for
high production.
"Other ways Of increasing the laying
hock's mash consumption are the use
Of more than ample hopper space, plac-
ing the hoppers where the light Is
brightest and the use Of electric lights
to assure the flock o 13-hour working
day.
"You just don't dare Let high pro-
ducing hen drop In body weight" en-
phasizes McAdams. "If you do, expect
her to 60 into q motif"