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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 EDWARD SCHOECK

Edward schoeek of Mitchell aves nue was guest of honor at Q teStl. monlal last night at Mario'S grill, Members of Mattatuek tribe, Red Men, arranged the party for MT schoeck who will Do inducted into the army next Wednesday. Albert Seister was toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
. WAR QUIZ

| This American Navy mans AS insignia with itS globe looks as if the wearor might be tho map maker for his ship, Is that the AaNA9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15

2, L 0 n Q Corporal Q. A. Churan, Jrr of New York city, thought to DO first American enlisted in British army, has won military medal for brava ery in action at Tohruk, Where Is that tewn9
 Answers on Back Pagc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15

2, Soldiers of n certain axis D 0 W or footed the palace at Hot Loo. 1S it In China, Bur- ma, m alAy Q. way, Hol. land2
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Gen. UHo TO Tour
Detroit PI dnts

Mai Cen James A. THO adiu-
tant general of the United States
Army. will arrive here Monday for
a four-day tour Of Michigan war
plants, il was announced today.
He will be greeted al s a. m.
at Union Station by Gov Murray
d. Van Wagner. Frank NJ. Nc
Laury administrator Of the Michi-
gan Council Of Civilian Defense,
army and civilian defense officials.
General Ulio will inspect Ford's
Willow Run bomber plant, address
army instructors and members of
the ROTC al Michigan State Col
lege, and review a parade of the
Kent County Civilian Defense
Committee In the evening he is
scheduled TO address a mass meet
ing in the Civic Auditorium.
Tuesday he will be in Traverse
City and Wednesday he Will in
SpeCt troops at Fort Brady. Sault
Ste. Marie. Thursday he will visit
the Dafoe Boat Works al Bay City
and the General Motors tank plant
at Grand Blanc
Accompanying the general will
be Brig Gen Clayton Adams. chief
of the army postal service. and
1t. Col Karl Deter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Chicago Hunting
Lost Bridegroom

The search for Edward Hick-
man. %. turned 10 Chicago today
after his wife revealed she had
information that he had been
visited there by two women after
his disappearance IN the woods
rear Newberry on November l6
while ostenSibly deer hunting
Hickman bride Of a month
Eleanor SAID one OF the women
who visited her husband doesn't
like me because l married Eddie
Mrs Hickman told police he
apparently returned 10 then home
IN East Detroit. during her
absence and Just before the hunt
ing trip, and picked two suits of
clothes. an overcoat, and pair of
dress shoes. These were not found
in his abandoned car
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
State Pay Rolls
Continue TO Ebb
rim.. stair corr,.pood,n,

LANSING. Dec , For the sec
ond consecutive month. the num-
Der Of state employees showed a
sharp decrease along with reduc-
ton in pay rolls. Civil Service d.
rector Thomas J. Wilson said to-
day.
In October OF last year the state
paid $1,000 900 TO 1879 employees
while in the same month Of this
year S2.575, 900 was paid l7lS6
workers. Figures for November
are expected 10 show 4 further
decline. Records are no~V a month
behind because OF the auditor gen
erals deferred payment plan.
Wilson also revealed the civil
service commission viii complete
It's examinations OF $500 old state
employees without status this
month. This brings the total num-
her OF employees and applicants eX-
amined 10 10000 since the civil
service department was formed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Lights Out
YuIe Trees Must Be Dark
if FamiIy's Absent
Photo by Times stan Photographer

Even Santa Claus is going 10
have trouble because Of orders
issued by Frank NJ. McLaury. di-
rector Of the Detroit Office of
Civilian Defense, 1t developed to-
day.
Youngsters who insist on leav-
ing the Christmas tree lighted
for the genial old man must find
method of direction if they
are not going 10 be home. Nc
LaurS has issued orders 10 air
raid wardens TO pass out violation
tickets 20 home owners not on
the premises while lights burn
whether there is a blackout or
not. Store owners also are af-
feCted
This order came as a result OF
the $50 violations during the re-
cent blackout. In all cases, he
declared. lights were left bprn-
ing while persons were absent
from the building.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
COIDO Eats and Plans
City Treasurer and Jeffries Dine, but Former
Is Silent on His Candidacy for Mayor

Whether = two-hour luncheon
session between Mayor Edward J
Jeffries Jr and Albert T. Cobo
city treasurer paved the way for
Cobo'S entrance into the mayoralty
race was political mystery today
Tho mayor who incidentally
caught the check. refused 20 COM
ffe-tf tt--
Cobo waNed garrulouS on what
they had 10 eat. The weather they
brayed to get 10 the restaurant.
and other innOcuouS topics bur
SHE'D away from questions OF mis-
candidacy.
The mayor il certainly a fine
man" he said at one point we
are the best OF friends"
Would friendship stand in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Lot of Sugar
5000 Acres OF Beets Left
Unhsrvested in State

SAGINAW. Dec. 3.-An esti-
mated 5000 acres of sugar beets
remain unharveSted, according 10
Arthur A. Schupp, secretary of
tho Farmers and Manufacturers
Beet Sugar Association.
when YOU consider each acre
produces 200 pounds Of sugar
that represents a lot OF coffee
sweetening," he said.
Schupp said the survey indi-
eating the 5000 acres was made
more than a week ago but weather
since then had allowed little
harvesting
Less than A thousand acres OF
the amount is believed IN the
Saginaw area,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Western Union Boy Of IS

COLUMBUS. O.. Dec 3 up
Al 65 years Of age Frank NJ Hum
phrey today is making good at a
brand new Job. He's working a. a
Western Union messenger boy
on z DOWNTOWN ROUTE
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
"A night club -
Storm Kills Three
In South Carolina

COLUMBIA. s. G. Dec. 3
INS).-Authorities today sci the
death toll caused by a heavy wind
storm which swept Central South
yesterday at three
Two children were fatally in
jured near Winnsboro. and a third
child was killed near Camden. Sew
ersl others were injured
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Extra ash
Flint Police 10 Be Guards
in Stores on OF Days
Time, stan Correspondent

FLINT. Dec. Stint police
men are going 10 pick up some
extra Christmas spending money.
They viii be on guard duty al
many down town stores until
Christmas
Authorized 10 accept outside
employment 10 ease the nanpower
shortage. the policemen have been
employed by the stores on their
of days, and viii work in civilian
clothes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03

Alden. incidentally, WAS a
cooper who repaired the May
flower for its voyage, and de
cided 10 come along. too. He
became a Judge, got himself into
Iongfellow's poem, The Court
ship Of Mites Standish," mar
ried Priscilla, and established
very famous family. The
Encyclopedia Americana, which
isn't given TO eNaggeration. adds.
An the distinguished Aldens
of the United States are his
descendants" He must have
been man 81 considerable
brains even though his job Of
being a cooper vas on the hum
HE side.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
What Price E ssS?
Production Value Of Chickens to Determine Fate
49, Of Convicted Hen House Invader

The price Of eggs is going to
have a lot of influence on the sem
fencing OF Joseph Palick, 80, of
1897 Melville avenue.
Found guilty in recorders court
of breaking and entering hen
house in the night time. Palicks
case now is before probation au-
thorities awaiting recommenda-
ton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03

We n @ V er
knew that De-
troit h a d a
Stan
dish, nor that
he was a di-
rect descend
"A n I Of the
original Miles
" h o came
over on the
NJ a y fl over.
until Minnie
{ a &c wrote
about him.
/ I tn r n 6
out. though,
that he is. In
he course Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03

your way II YOU wanted 10
run >"
no" replied CObo
The treasurer SAID last week
that he would announce his deClS-
ion within as hours. The dead.
line has long since gone.
Even the lunch apparently didn
ma A-4p- mind
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03

He was accused specifically of
the theft of two hens from Stephen
Suyak and his son, Alexander, of
$3.50 Burdeno avenue. The Suyaks
said the hens were valuable be-
cause of the price Of eggs.
Judge Christopher z. Stein suG-
gested that the value OF hens be
taken into consideration by the
probation department
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
1000 Take Navy Oath
Over Radio on Dec. 7

NEW YORK. Dec. } UNSD.-
Two thousand new naval aviation
cadets in radio broadcasting stu
dos in l2S cities and in Honolulu
will take their oaths in a radio
broadcast next Monday. the ami
versary Of Pearl Harbor.
The broadcast will begin All
n -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Car Riders Shelter
Cost Stirs RoueN

When Councilman William G.
Rogell learned today that the
shelter for Streetcar riders which
he has asked for Capitol Park
would cost $4,000 he exclaimed:
What do they want To build
"A night club"
The DSR commission. which had
been asked by common council 10
study the idea. reported 1t would
cost $4,000. Rogell who was absent
when the report was made 10
council today said he believes a
shelter can be built for $500 SO
council referred the matter 10 the
city engineers office for report.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Woman and Son
Defy Icy Blasts
For Ride in Jeep
Sereeants Hear Youth
in Bus Depot Wish for
Jauni-Give II TO Him
BY VERA BROWN

The first blizzard OF the season
swirled over the city as Mrs. Vir-
gel Case OF Alma and her l7-year-
old son. Loren went speeding down
Washington boulevard-in an army
leep.
II was one Of those unexpected
things. Mrs. Case and her son
arrived al the Greyhound bus sta
ton from Alma on their way 10
visit grandma Case al 1853 Lex
ington avenue. The army
caravan had just moved in on
Washington boulevard 10 pay De-
trolt a visit and obtain recruits
The caravan was complete with
ieepS and tanks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Jack Pickering
Here
and
Now

The society page says that
Miles Standish got married the
day after Thanksgiving.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03

Anyway, the old fable about
the Indians selling Manhattan
Island for a barrel of whiskey
or whatever il was doesn't seem
quite so impressive when you
hear about all of Michigan be-
ing given away.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03

Strikes YOU with sudden force,
doesn't II. when you think that
this family from John Alden
down 70 tho present Just about
spans Americas history It's
only shade over 300 years
since Alden arrived
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
First LoUe Story?

incidentally. the historians say
that Longfollow'S poem was bet
Ter poetry than history, and
that A lot Of il is inaccurate.
hut the story Of John and PRS
ella remains America most
famous love story.
We spent all afternoon asking
people Who did John Alden
marry >
Nearly all Of them replied.
Priscilla or Priscilla Alden.
hat nobody knew her last name
before she m arried John.
Neither did H.
You might try b. on your
friends. On. yes II they turn
around and ask YOU. you'd better
know the answer ! looked D.
up-prScilla Nullons.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03

our inquiries we learned a few
other things about fellow De-
trOlterS,
For instance. the friend Of
the original Miles StandiSh,
John Alden. likewise has A d.
rect descendant in Detroit al
though in that case the name
hasn't been retained Some
where along the line one OF
the Aldens had a daughter, so
the name disappeared
This descendant II Charles
Richter White, grandson OF
Judge Theodore Richter, ~
we're told. and he II the first
horn 81 the eleventh genera
ton OF John AIden's progeny.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03

Speaking of names. there's an
Andrew Carnegie family in De
troit. too. Whether they are
related 10 the man who eStab-
lished all the Carnegie libraries,
We don't know
However. we've got = lot Of
our own families growing ny.
notably the Ford family, and
NAV he 100 or 800 wears from
now people will Still'be tracing
their ancestry to the quiet me-
chanic who built gasoline mo
tor I'm his Kitchen.
When YOU mention Ford,
everybody thinks Of Henry Ford,
although II happens that there
are NJ least eight prominent
families named Ford in Detroit.
not related 10 Henry Ford, and
there's another Henry Ford liv-
ing. strangely enough. out In
Highland Park, where Ford built
his first big factory.
Besides that. Henry PordS
only granddaughter, Josephine.
will keep the Ford name, be
cause shes engaged to marry
one Of these other FordS, Fred
erick Clifford Ford Jr., whose
mother was Brush, and
member Of the family after
which Brush street was named.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
REMARK OVERHEARD

- u llt.-t9i laFfs4f - Fga4Hts uhe-hsd
taken refuge in the bus station TO
get thawed out. overheard Loren
remark as he peered through the
frost-covered doors:
wouldn't IL he wonderful TO
get a ride In one of EN-"
How about it," Sgt Tony
Cailntonc of Schenectady asked
Want a ride. youngster?"
do 10" Loren hatless but
willing. started for the door.
Are YOU serious"
II am. Cover up your ears"
~ can take it," boaSted Loren.
What about mr." said Mrs.
Case.
HESITATES, AND THEN
The sergeant hesitated looked
Al her trig little hat
How can YOU keep that on"
"Simple. I'll take II off. and
tie my scarf over my ears"
Then here We GO said Ser
geant Calintone.
OK john sNiiuIi 2S ~ AAdl snail
MINI. held Mrs. Cases hat
Winter winds beat on the trio
as they hurried out Of the bus
station
IT'S QUITE 4 RIDE
LeHea- get rigAt iHtn the drivers
scat. The sergeant handed in Mrs.
Case CALAMITY Then away they
went II was quite ride Jeep
plus December storm turned up a
real speed
Fifteen minutes later breath
less. frozen. but radiant. mother
and son landed back al The bus
station
Sand Loren
What a trip Would ] like to
run one Of those things
Said Mrs Case
Il always did want 10 get
into a ieep II was wonderful.
Can il really do all the things
they say ."
CAN IT: WELL. LOOK
Just 10 prove T. the boys drove
the icep into the bus terminal
waiting room turned il around
and drove II out again Loren
shouting has approval said
Am glad ! came TO Detroit
today"
Loren. studying languages in
high school. hopes to be jeep
engineer-at Fort Knox some day
next year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-03
Owned All Michigan

And while we've got family
names on the brain. II has been
pointed out that we still have
descendants Of two families
which once were among the
greatest landowners on the con-
unent. the Macomb and Cam
pau families.
Years ago, those two families
owned all Of Michigan between
them. That goes back 10 the
time Of Cadillac. when Detroit
was settled by the French and
a vast chunk Of the Middle
West theoretically belonged 10
. the king Of France. who granted
the land 10 Mr.. c. and Mr.. NJ.
How many Detroiters still
hear the name of Campau and
Macomb. / don't know, but there
are at least two families In the
Social Register, the VI. WOOlsey
Campaus, and the Alexander
Macomb CampauS. who are
keeping both names alive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
VETERANS HONOR
 NEW DETACHMENT
FlOriO Post Votes S20 to Obtain COIOrs for Mar.
 inc Unit

At meeting of Florio Post, Ttal- ian American World War Veterans of the U. S., Inc, held at the Post rooms last night, a donation of S2o voted towards the fund being raised by the local Italian America Socie- ties and Clubs for the presentation of colors to the local Marine Corps League Detachment which is named in honor of Francis J. Jamele, the first local boy who died in the serv- ice of the country in the present war.
 Florio Post is the sponsor of the committee which held its first meet ing at the Florio Post Hall last Mon- day night which there were a large number of representatives from the various local societies and clubs.
 National Vice Commander Mich. ael Giordano is chairman of the committee; Post Commander Joseph La Porta, secretary, and John Johr Sforza, adjutant of the post ant president of the Italian Brotherhood is the treauSrer.
 Presentation of the colors will be made in the near future at dedi. cation ceremonies to be held by the Marine Detachment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
Society News
Bunker Hill Club
 To Purchase Books

The Bunker Hill Literary club met yesterday afternoon at the Bunker Hill church rooms. During the board meeting, which preceded the general meeting, Mrs. Lillian Prescott was admitted to the club. Mrs. Theresa Bario, a charter mem Der who has been ill, has been awarded an honorary membership. Christmas stockings for all shut-in- members will be filled.
 The club will purchase current fiction and non-fiction books for Service Camps and will accept do- nations of books for this purpose. They will be sent through the facili- ties of the Bronson Library. The books should be brought to the next meeting on December IS.
 Mrs. Earl Pierson is in charge Of the Christmas party at which there will be the reading of old customs, carols, and the exchange of small gifts. She will be assisted by Mrs. James Forrest, Miss Gertrude Yates, and Mrs. F. w. Burnes.
 Mrs. Nat Rittenband of the League of Women Voters addressed the members on Trade and Interna- tional Relations" She stressed the need of well developed plans dur ing the war for the peace program.
 Mrs. Franklin B. Daniels and Mrs. Walter Baldwin, as hosteSses, served refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
EARLY MAILING
 APPEAL VOICED
Postmaster Babin Asks Cooperation of Public in
 Handling Parcels

Postmaster Charles A. Babin to- day reiterated his plea for early mailing of Christmas cards and packages. The amount of mail ham, dled this Christmas is expected to surpass the usual 200 per cent hol- iday increase, due to the large num- ter of men in the armed forces, and the need for early mailing to facili- tate timely handling is even more important now, it has been pointed out.
 Parcels can be marked Do Not Open Until Christmas" according to ruling made by the postoffice to encourage early mailing. AL though written matter in the nature of personal correspondence can not be enclosed in parcels, the sender is permitted to write greetings such as Merry Christmas" Happy New Year" or With Best Wishes" A let.cr placed in an envelope ad- dressed to correspond with the ad- dress on the parcel and fully pre- paid at the first-class rate may be tied, glued, or otherwise securely attached to the parcel.
 Careful packing of articles has been urged by the postal depart ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
VICTORY QUEEN
 CONTEST OPENS
First Competitive Event to Be Staged By ScoviIl
 Co. Employees

A series of competitions to dis cover the Victory Queen of Water bury" will begin tonight at Doo- litle Alley hall on Hamilton ave- nue at 8 o'clock.
 The competitions, sponsored by the Scovill drum corps, will be the features of four Saturday night dances held through December.
 Any girl engaged in war work in any Waterbury plant is eligible to enter. Judges from local factories will select five winners each week on basis of personality. looks and boise. Clothes will not count.
 The fifteen winners of three pre- lininary contests will compete be- fore Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Ed ward Fitzpatrick, manager of Polls, Charles Allen. public relations di- rector of the CLSSP, and E. Christy Erk of VERY.
 Prizes will be awarded each week and the final winner will be out fitted from head to foot and crowned ''Victory Queen of Wa terbury" at a Victory Queen ball New Years eve.
 Ed Bolger. president of the Sco- will drum corps, has written to the large war plants. inviting the par ticipation of their employees. Girls from all plants, large or small. in the city, may enter.
 The primaries are not elimina- ton contests, and those failing to win one week may compete on the following Saturday. Only IS will be eligible for the final judging.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
FARM FEDERATION
 REPORTS INCREASE
Highest Membership in History Officially Re.
 ported By State U.

Storrs, Conn, Dec. 5--Membership in the Connecticut Farm Bureau Federation has reached a new all- time high with 645l family member ships for the coming year, reports to headquarters of the University of Connecticut Extension Service show ed today. This is an increase of nearly 500 over last years total of 5964.
 The Litchfield County Farm Bu- reau still leads the state with 1886. an increase of 95. Hartford County, which raised its rolls by 269 in the recently concluded membership drive, is now in second place with l276. New Haven County dropped from second to fourth place, sign- ing up only 965 families as conn., pared with last vars 1929. New Lon don County, enrolling l89 more members than it had last year, moved up to third place with 8 98l total. Fairfield County has $50 mem- ners for the new year; Windham County, 56o; Holland County, 272, and Middlesex County, 2ll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
'PUCLIESE HELD FOR HIGH COURT
Alleged ViOlatOr of Gam. bling Law Held Under
 Bonds of $500

Charged with violating the state gambling law, Frank pllgliese, 28 of 2l7 Bank street, was bound over to superior court under bonds of $500, when arraigned in municipal court this morning before Judge T. E. Conway. Pugliese was arrested earlier in the week on warrant stating that he had been operating football pool. It was reported that his failure Co pay off after last Sat- urday's games Incurred he wrath of many who had been lucky in picking the winenrs.
 A continuance was granted John Canning, 54, of S2 Kellogg street, arrested last night when police stated that he drove his station wagon up to the clock on the green. He is charged with reckless driving and will appear before the court on Dec. ll.
 William Mitchell, A, of { Carmel street, accused of violating the mo- tor vehicle law, was fined S5 and costs.
 A nolle on nayment of S25 was granted to Charles Montrose, 24, of Oakville, charged with reckless driv- ing.
 The case of Julie Mushlook, %, of Thomaston, was continued two weeks on the request of her attor- ney who said that the accused is confined to bed. She is charged iwth violating the motor vehicle law, hav- ing been involved in an accident on West Main street in which Joseph PeraEella was injured.
 Francis Wallace, 3i, of 1874 East Main street, was given contin- uance until Dec. IA on a charge of drunkenness and breach of the peace.
 Harry Cattell, 21, of l5-27 George street, Fairlawn, N. J., arrested last night when his automobile struck a truck at the intersection of Bank and Riverside streets, received Q continuance until Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05

reached for my pants. An orderly took them away. The fireworks started.
 You can't do this to me! I'm a free man."
 You're a sick man and you're not going out of this hospital."-
 "The hell with that. I'm catching that boat"
 You do and they'll have to cut of your leg"
 The surgeon and the superintend- ent and I went round and round. SIGNS WAIVER
 Finally I signed a statement ex- onerating the Army hospital from all responsibility-and they sent me down to the pier in an ambulance.
 The boat had sailed. And it was headed not to Pearl Harbor-but to home.
 I still don't know just what I did but it must have been plenty. got a speed boat, and chased that freighter. We caught it at the en- trance to the harbor, and I shouted for a Jacobs ladder. How I ever got up that rope ladder I don't know but I did
 Back in my bunk looked over at the bottles of quinine and sulfa drugs the Army surgeon-bless his tough soul-had given me. Believe me, I followed directions, and stayed flat on my back for the first 10 days. After that, lay out in the