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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18


 In the past the yellow alert has been sent out by telephone and the sirens were sounded on the red only. However it was found that the telephoning, especially in smaller towns in which there is only one exchange, took too much time, and many wardens were unable to arrive at their posts before the blackout alarm was sounded. Chief Air Raid Warden James J. Curtin warned that in case of an air raid alarm in Waterbury the old system of tele- phoning the alert and sounding the sirens at the start of the blackout will still be in effect until such time as 1t is publicly announced other wise The new system Is only being experimented in the small towns for the present.
 Chief Warden Curtin said that the new system will be "step for ward' since it will allow people to prepare for the actual blackout and will also give persons who must go to key positions time to arrive there. He discounted fears that peo- pie might think the alert sirens were the actual blackout, and later turn lights on when the emergency sirens were sounded. He said that people understand that the only all clear signal is a solid blast of the sirens. Curtin also stated that the experiment had been tried in New Britain with a very small percent age of the people making the error.
 At the meeting, the wardens ap- proved a plan for household in- Spections and certification." This will include inspections by loacl wardens of households in their dis tr1cts to determine whether black out and other air raid precaution- ary measures are prepared. If the household is found to be adequately prepared. a specially designed win dow sticker will be presented.
 Chief Warden Curtin attended with his deputy Michael Hayes. Others present at the meeting were pr. Wesley Sturges, new state ad- ministrator, his predecessor, Col. Samuel H. Fisher of Litchfield, Mar tin Catanneo, state communications director and many other Civilian Defense leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
FIRE OFFICIALS
 DINNER GUESTS
Testimonial Held for Capt. Cavanaugh, Lieut. Kin-
 ney; Gifts Presented

Captain James Cavanaugh and Lieut.. William Kinney were honored at a testimonial dinner last night given by the Auxiliary firemen and members of Engine Go. 8 of Bunker Hill at the fire house. About 35 were present.
 Brief talks were given by Capt. Cavaraugh, Lieut.. Kinney, Chief Thomas Cavanaugh, Lieut.. Edward Ryan and Fred Wsidorn. Charles Foster was the toastmaster. Capt. Cavanaugh was presented with a pipe, pouch and tobacco, while Lieut.. Kinney was given fountain pen.
 Albert Loeffler was chairman of the supper committee. Jerry Mur- phy and James Delaney were on the committee from the Engine com pany and Robert Michigan and Will liam J. ziegler were on the com mittee from the auxiliary firemen.
 The dinner was prepared by Mrs. William ziegler, Mrs. Jerry Mur- phy and Mrs. Edward McGraW. Af- ter the dinner moving pictures were shown,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
Small Children Found Climbing
 On Fire Escape
tU. s. Navy Photo from NEA).

Two small youngsters, one about 5 and the other 3 years of age, were found climbing a fire escape at 462 West Main street yesterday afternoon. They had reached the fourth floor of the block when the courage of the younger child failed. By chance Mrs. Harry Farraro, the occupant of the fourth floor looked out of a window and discovered them. She was in time to seize hold of the younger child and saved him from tunbling off the fire escape.
 Mrs. Farraro aided both chil. dren into her home through a window and later escorted them back to the street. They were unable or unwilling to give their names or addresses. They gave no explanation as to why they wanted to climb the fire escape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
STUDY WORK RATES
 AT LUX CLOCK GO.
U. s. Consolidation Service Sends Expert; Sub-Stan-
 dard Rates Protested

The U. S. Consolidation Service has assigned a technician to this city to study work rates at the Lux Clock CO, 1t was announced today by Don Harris, international repre- sentative of the Mine, Mill & Smell ter Workers Union, CIO. He will study current prices paid to work CTS in conjunction with union claims that higher pay is justified.
 MT. Harris announced that the union is, withdrawing its application for a general wage increase of Is cents an hour. saying that this is being done because of recent rulings by the War Labor Board. However, he said, the union will continue to fight for adjustment of "sub-stand- ard" rates paid by Lux.
 The union also asks establishment of minimum pay rates at the plant. It proposes minimum of 66 cents an hour for women, with 70 cents after three months, and minimum of 76 cents for men, with 30 cents after three months.
 The company and the union have agreed. MT. Harris said, to make any raises retroactive to Aug. 10. Both groups have held conferences with U. s. Conciliator J. A. Gaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
RICHARD HERBERT
 DROWNING VICTIM

Providence. R. l.. Sept. is-(UPl
 Lltchfleld. Sept. I0-A body Iden. uned by Lischheld State Police and Waterbury police as that of Richard E. Herbert, Jr, 2b, Negro, oi Waterbury, was recovered from the LItehlield Electric Light and Power Company dam ln Bantam fhuFBday night.
 Medical Examiner John ?, Kllgus, IT,, of Ltehfleld. said the body was badly decompofed, but there was DO evidence 0l foul play, The body had been Co the water about three weeks he estimated,
 The 0wnef ef . Bantam tourist home hald Herbert had last vln|to1 there August 70 and hae not been Aeen finee. The dam Is in the rear 0f enc tourist homo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

great rush of volunteers after Pearl Harbor, anyone that registered at that time and was not called for duty is requested to call the office again for an assignment.
 Plane SpOtters
 At present the greatest need is for aeroplane spotters on the city hall roof. This is an important rost and must be manned at all times in case of possible air raid. Shifts are only two hours long. Women are greatly needed for daytime watch es, and men for the night. Defense workers who get through in the early morning hours can easily help man the post for two hours before going to bed High school students can also be used after school hours. Spotters become qualified to wear a civilian defense emblem at all times.
 The four zone centers at Crosby and Wilby high schools and Russel and Washington schools are in need of 30 men and women for telephone duty mostly. Shifts are only three to four hours long. Miss Delaney said that if alternates can be gotten for these posts, volunteers will only have to work twice month. Illus bands and wives are wanted for these centers, although any volun- teerS are welcome.
 Clerical Workers
 A call for 25 clerical workers has been sent out for duty at the ra- tioning boards. No experience is necessary for these jobs which con- sist mostly of filing. Both men and women are desired. It is possible to work any nights but Thursday, Sat urday and Sunday.
 Those who are interested in vol unteering for anyone of these branches are asked to telephone 4-o9oe, the Women's Defense Coun- Gil, or call at the office on Church street in the Community Chest Office hours are from g a. m. to 5 p. m. daily and from g a. m. to noon on Saturday. If these times are inconvenient, evening ap- pointmentS may be arranged.
 Meeting Called
 There will be meeting of all zone heads, and heads of defense groups which use defense yolun- teerS at the office of the Women's Defense Council on Sept. 3 to CO., ordinate all volunteer activities. of the following or ganizations will attend: Red Cross, Aircraft Warning Service, District Warning Center, Report Center, Zone Centers, Air Raid Service, the rationing boards and all agencies using volunteers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Maria Calca took place this morning at o'clock from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes avenue, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Rt Rev. Joseph Valdambrini celebrated the requiem Mass at g o'clock.
 The bearers were Vito Rollo, Joseph Triendi, Manuel Boelho, Frank Stanton, Willard Hartshorn, and Willard DeLongo.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of John Sugrue took place this morning at SIS o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street. to the blessed | Sacrament Church at g o'clock. The Rev. Robert Chagnon celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, as- sisted by Rev. Edward Morrison as deacon, and Rev.. Francis Barrett as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included Daniel, Michael, John, Bartholomew, and Martin Sugrue, and Robert McDon- aid.
 Burial was in old St. Joseph's Cemetery, with services by Father Morrison. The funeral of Miss Ruth Cath crime Legge will be held tomorrow morning at 9:15 from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue, to St. Margaret's church, where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Walker will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 from the Seydel Brothers Funeral Home, New Ha- ven, to St. Lawrence church, West Haven, at o'clock. Burial will be in St. Lawrence cemetery, West Haven. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to 10 o'clock.
 The funeral of Daniel B. Nolan of Lake Plymouth, a former resi- dent of Waterbury, will be held to- morrow morning at D:l5 from the Mulvllle Funeral Home. 2T0 West Main street, to the Church Of the Immaculate Conception at 10 o'clock Burial will be In new st. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral Of John H. Phelan. Ie. Of T63 Prospect road, will be held tomorrow morning at e;iS o'clock from the home to st. Francis Xavier church, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 2 o'clock, Burial will be ln new @t. Josephh cemetery.
 The funeral Of Mrs, MargaTes (ceFeoFanl Battle, Rho uied yeslePs aay morning at her homo ln capen. lmgep, ~, ", wlll De held tolnoFFeW at oepenhageH ln Ht, MnFy'a church st 70 a, ns With burial 70 Bt MaFy'a esfasgeFv
 Runeral HeFyieas for Mrs, 0erae 2, tsaaeaon, of 3I3 hnuUeT elfeet was held tesiefday afternoon ai 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
DIED SUDDENLY AS
 HIS TRIAL BEGAN

Boston, Sept. 18. - (UP) Fred erick w. Cassely, 66, accused of mur- dering his landlady, died of heart attack in Charles street jail just as the Suffolk grand jury began hearing evidence in the case.
 A brother of the victim was giving evidence yesterday when word came that Cassely had died and proceed ings were stopped immediately.
 Police charged that the 67-year- old Spanish American war veteran shot and slashed Mrs. Jennette M. Dorgan to death as she lay in bed July 25 and then tried to cut his own throat with razor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
State Labor League
 Checking Candidates
Emergency Wartime Convention to Adopt Special
 Legislative Program Sunday October II

gram, both state and national.
 Third; to work for all-out meas ures to end discrimination against all minority groups, especially the negro people.
 Fourth; to review the work of the league and to take steps to ere ate the deepest unity of labor and the people behind President Roose- welt in the great crusade against Hitler and his Axis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
OBITUARY

SCHROEDER Mrs. Cora De- Witt Schroeder, widow of George L. Schroeder, died yesterday in Syra- cuse, N. Y.
 Mrs. Schroeder had been a resi- dent of Waterbury, before going to Syracuse several years ago.
 She leaves two daughters, Miss Myrtle M. Schroeder, of East Or ange, N. J., and Mrs. Carl F. B. Roth, of Syracuse.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow at ? p. m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Devid P. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
News Oddities
(By United Press

New York, Sep:. Is = tUP0 - James H. Hare veteran news photo grapher, thought it would be fitting to give the gold" medal he received from the Emperor of Japan after the Russo-Japanese war to the first American flyer to bomb the Imperial Palace. With that idea, he gave it to the Overseas Club. The club was willing until an assayer reported: HOO per cent brass :. low quality" Today the club plan ned to have the brass medal ham, mered into a genuinely gold fitting and present it to Brigadier General James Doolittle.
 New York, Sept. 18 - UP.) = Jacob Bettinger, Al, confessed em- bezzling $2,25o from the firm for which he keeps books to bet on horse races, Judge Harry Stackell gave him nine years yesterday, but it was the easiest nine years an embezZeler ever drew. He was given nine years to pay the money back $20 a month. Because Bettinger has two children, Judge Stackell stayed five to 1o-year prison sen- tence.
 McKeesport, Pa, Sept. 1S - CU. Po - The contraption made 50 much noise it could be heard above 25 air raid sirens during an official test. Investigating, officials found that Police Chief James H. Gray had rigged up an old-fashioned po- lice whistle and attached it to a tire-inflating machine at a nearby garage. The idea, he said, struck him suddenly. He apologized for spelling the test.
 Philadelphia, Sept. IS - U.P) = Jack R. Stewart, 21, was in the Navy today after Is rejects. Over weight, they kept telling him, after the Fairbanks scared to a hefty 230. But Stewart resorted to roller Skat- ing most of his waking hours. Now he's down to 190 and looks very well indeed in sailors uniform.
 Louisville, Ky, Sept. 18 - (UP.) The football game between the University of Louisville and Rio Grande (O) College was inter- rupted for 45 minutes last night be- cause an ambulance, called to TO- move an injured player, became mired in the middle of the field.
 St. Louis, Sept. 18 = (UP) = Ed win Schladerbach left big mongrel dog to guard his filling station overnight, but when he came in the morning he found the dog snoring peacefully and merchandise worth $50 missing. Police found the burg lar, Charles J. Love. 24. who said he had pacified the dog with chocolate milk.
 Jerseyville, IL, Sept. IS = (U.P) -J. B. Hunter reversed the usual practice. Chairman of the local draft board, he failed to show up on time to meet selectees scheduled to leave on the 3 a. m. train. The night police department routed him from bed in time to catch the rear car.
 Fort Riley, Kans., Sept. 18 - (U. P0 - Ten members of the Women s Army Auxiliary Corps have arrived here to learn from men teachers how to cook-army style.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
FLYER
 IS ON DEATH LIST

--~a second Rhode Island man was asted today among four Navy flyers killed in mid-air collisions at Kitty Hawk, N. c. and Jacksonville, Fla.
 Ensign Thomas McGrath of Prov idence, R. T., piloted one of the ships in the Kitty Hawk accident in which two members of his crew also died. Aviation Cadet Bernard Shanley, Jr., 26, of Cranston, R. T., was killed in similar accident at Jacksonville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
$27, 500 MORTGAGE
 RECORDED TODAY

A mortgage for 27,500 to the Wa terbury Savings Bank has been taken out on property at 1844 East Main street that is occupied by Motors, Inc. The mortgage was taken by the Berkshire Co. which was incorporated on Sept. A. A record of the transaction has been filed at the town clerks office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
Need Volunteers For
 City's Defense Setup
AerOpIane Observers, Clerical Workers, Telephone
 Operators Required to Maintain Efficient System

The need for volunteers ctys defense seup has become very acute Miss Nancy Delaney secretary of the Women's Defense Council warned today. About 100 men and required in the different defense oganza tons Miss Delaney stated that most of the work exceed
 gly simple consisting of filing teephoning aeroplane spottng and the short Those who volunteer will be put active duty immediately Because of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
St. Mary's Reports 3I4 Births Within Period Of24 Hours

Another record for number of births was reported today by st. Mary's hospital. In the 24 hours ending at 2:30 a. m. today, there were 14 visits by the stOrk.
 This is the largest number of births in a 24-hOur period ever recorded at the hospital. Both Waterbury and St. Mary's hos pitfalls will set records for num- Der of births in . single month during September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
PROMINENT DOCTOR DIES

Stamford, Conn, Sept. 1e-CUP) -Dr. George R. R. Hertzberg, 67, a physician here for many years and founder of the Stamford mu- scum, died late yeysterday after a short illness. He leaves his widow and son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
DODGERS RAINED OUT

New York, Sept. 18-(UP)-The Brooklyn Dodgers-Philadelphia Phils' baseball game was postponed today because of weather.
 The game vii be played Monday. when both clubs have an open date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

o'clock at the Zion Lutheran church. Rev E. Einar Kron off, ciated. Miss Ethel Ziglatzki was or- ganist and soloist. Burial was in Old Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were: Arvid Swanson, Samuel An- derson, Carl Olander, Herman Johnson, Richard Larson and John O'Connell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
New Signals Studied
 For Air Raid Warning
Waterbury to Retain Present Method Until Experiment
 Is Completed in Small Communities

Tests will be held in various small towns throughout the state to determine whether is advisable to blow preliminary air raid siren at the yelow" alert signal well the signal it reported after last nights meeting of chief air raid wardens of cities and regional rrnrd dn nt IYorhfn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
DIED
MASSES

CURTIN A second anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Saturday morning at o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception church, for the repose of the soul of the late Bridget M. Curtin.
 SARPAS-A months mind Mass oS requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning at o'clock at St. Thomas church, for the repose of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
Full Weather Report

Boaton, Sept. 1S-(UP) Weather forecast:
 ALL NEW ENGLAND Not much change fin temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

Runeral GeFylees for Mrs, 0efaa 2. isaaeaon of SI3 hnuuer elfeets was held yesterday afternoon q 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

The funeral Of Mrs, Margaret lc0FeoFanl Battle, wh0 uied yeslePs day morning Rt her homo ln cepen. lmgep, v, VI, wlll Dc held tomorrow at cepenhagen ln Ht, MnFy's church st 70 a, ns With burial 70 Bt MaFy's esmslsFy,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-10-22
NOTICE OF SALE OF
STATE LANDS /

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
That on Tuesday, the 10th day of
November, 1912, commencing at ten
o'clock in the forenoon of said day,
in front of the main entrance door
to the County Court House in the
lefty of Prosser, county of Benton,
State of Washington, by the County
Auditor of said county, the following
described state lands, together with
the improvements situated thereon,
will be sold at public aution to the
highest bidder, therefore, to-wit: =
NOTE-NO one except citizens Of
the United States, or persons who
have declared their intention to
become such, can purchase state
lands. + &. 3. ~ %7"-E
Application No. 1917
SWA of SW1A of section 8, town.
ship Is north, range 25 east, w. M,
containing 1000 acres, more or
less, according to the government
survey thereof, appraised at $4,000.
Subject to easement for right of
way for railroad heretofore granted
under Application No. 1920, also
Subject to easement for right of
way for railroad heretofore granted
under Application No. 14107, also
The above described land is sub
Sect to assessment under the River
land Irrigation District and the pur-
chaser will be required to assume
payment of any assessments levied
after the purchase of this property
either under contract or by deed.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-10-22
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR BENTON COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of Van
Buren, Martin, Deceased, No. 2055.
Notice of Hearing on Final Ac-
count and Petition for Distribu-
ton.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
Eta Viola Martin, administrative Of
the above entitled estate, has filed
her Final Account and Petition for
Distribution in the office of the
Clerk of the above entitled Court,
and that the Court is asked to settle
said Final Account, to distribute the
property of said estate to the heirs
or persons entitled to the same and
to discharge the administrative.
Said Final Account and Petition
for Distribution will be heard by the
Court at the Court House in Prosser,
Benton County, Washington, on the
18th day of November, 1912, at the
hour of $50 o'clock A. M.
Eta VIOLA MARTIN,
Administrative.
BY MOULTON & POWELL,
Attorneys for Administrative
Kennewick, washington
10.1S-11.S
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Isolated Tract
Publisher)
PUBLIC LAND SALE

Department of the Interior
u. S. Land Office at Spokane,
Washington, September 9, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that, as di-
reced by the Commissioner OF the
General Land Office, under provis-
ions of section 2455, r. S., as amend
ed by section IA of the act of June
%, 1884 as Stat, 1851, pursuant to
the application of John Roley Ayers,
Hover, Washington, Serial No.
018885, We will offer at public sale,
to the highest bidder, but a not
less than $500 per acre, at 10 o'clock
am. on the 5th day of November
next, at this office, the following
tract of land: SWA SWA of Sec. 26.
TT N, R. 80 E., w. M.
The person making the highest bid
will be required to Immediately pay
the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely
the above described land are advis-
ed to file their claims, or objections,
on or before the time designated for
sale.
Any person entitled to claim a
preference right under the first
provisio of said, section Ia as an own
er: of contiguous land must assert his
claim within 80 days from the date
of public offering and conditional
sale to the highest bidder and at the
expiration of said preference right
period, if no such right has been
asserted, the highest bidder will be
declared the purchaser of the land.
HARRY N. CHILD, Register.
To be published for consecutive
weeks in the Courier Reporter, Ken
newick, Wash ingtou. 9:17-10:15