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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

A final continuance until Janu- ary 5, was granted today to Peter Smerielio, 90, of New Haven, ar- raigned before Judge John L. Gaff- rey in municipal court on charges of breaking and entering, and robbery with violence. Smeriglio is in New Haven jail, in default of the pay ment of $lo,0oO bond, for whom police are still searching, broke into the Naugatuek Valley Wholesale irocers Company on Watertown venue, and we're surprised by the
 arly return of Thomas A, o'Dea, manager of the firm. The two had succeeded in boring one hole in the huge office safe and were starting another when o'Dea walked in on them.
 On the suggestion of Probation Officer Stephen A. Homick, a nolle was entered in the case of Arthur Mehan. 37, of l36 Willow street, charged with the fraudulent issue Of check. Attorney Eomick explained that Meehan is at present serv.ng a jail sentence on a non.support count.
 Patrick E. Cronin, g, of lSl High. lard avenue, was also granted a nolle on the same count
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

time, such as the outstanding record of tax collections, credit for which goes entirely to the taxpayers them- selves, the fact that in wartimes such as these we have operated
 economically and within our budgets, that our second pipe line has been in operation since August and our new reservoir is in the course of construction-items ot vital interest to the continuance of our war effort; that the health of our community is being cared for in commendable fashion despite the fact that more and more doctors are going into the service, that our tax rate is decreasing, that our wa ter department is rapidly approach ing a self-sustaining basis, that con- sistent with the availability of ma terials, we have made water main extensions and street improvements including the completion of the Baldwin street bridge and many
 other activities of the Street De- pertinent such as salvage collec- tions, tin can collections, etc, that a busy year has witnessed. I could, and do, point with pride to the rec ord of accomplishment shown by the report of the School Depart
 ment. the Welfare, Park, Police and Fire Departments. The reports of all departments indicate busy and successful year. I congratulate all department heads, boards and em- ployes on municipal job well done.
 While the record to date is com- mendable, l wish to stress the fact that it is the future to which we should direct our energies. Since the last time I had the honor to report to you, the United States has geared itself for action on a worldwide basis. In Waterbury alone, We have seen thousands of our boys and girls leave for the fighting fronts Our productive ef- forts have been intensified so that today Waterbury contributes in a substantial degree toward making lhe State of Connecticut the arsenal of the United States. Our domes- tic economy has been streamlined and our people are embracing the sacrificial spirit that war presents. We are becoming accustomed to do- ing without things to which a rich and powerful nation has long been accustomed and we are loaning our money to our government and re- ceiving War Bonds and Stamps that will help materially in bring ing Victory to us. The past year has seen many changes and the coming year will witness many more. We will see more rationing
 of civilian goods SO that our manu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
ASK RECOUNT
 IN CIO CONTEST
Resolution Adopted Here Seeking an Inquiry in
 RObinsOn's Election

Investigation Of the rejection of votes cast for John J. Driscoll of this city in the recent election of the International Union of Mine, Mill 6; Shelter Workers, C1o, was called for in a resolution adopted last night by the executive board of the Waterbury Brass Workers union. The resolution, setting in motion a move for a recount, will be submit ted to a membership meeting FTl- day night.
 The local contends that ? 45o cast for MT. Driscoll by its members were not listed in the final tabulation Irregularities in the vote of some other locals is claimed.
 Union headquarters at Denver has amour red the reelection of Reio Robinson as president for another two-year term. Driscoll packers claim that a recount will show an entirely different result.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

"A soldier is one of our boys away from home stated Rev. Dr. John C. Walker, Second Congregational church pastor, in his sermon Sun- day morning, and we will do well to remember that soldiers, sailors and airmen wearing the uniform of our country are just that, cur Amer ican boys away from home
 Dr. Walker said in part:
 This morning I want to talk to you, not about soldiers and sailors in general but about our own sec ond Church boys in particular. l want to speak about these boys oI ours away from home What l shall say will be based on the scores ol letters I have received and the dozens of chats have had with our boys. You will have to allow me the liberty of generalizing and some oi the things may say will not Tt every case. All these men are sup" posed to be physically fit and men, tally alert but there is wide range in age and in army experience. one or Ile uleu OH OuI AAOAAo4 AN~N N7 ~ Colonel who has been in the army continually for over twenty-flve years. He has made soldering his profession. Some of these lads went of to the army and navy this last week and all I have to report on their behalf is their reactions before they went away. None the less l note many things that all seem 10 have in common and there are many other reactions and convictions which are more or less characteris- tic.
 Tn so far as I can judge these men still hate war and all that II stands for but that will not prevent them from waging war with such courage, fortitude and tenacity as hodes no good for the enemies oi freedom and democracy. We nave no bunker tradition in this country we have no military caste. American soldiers in this war as in the lasl believe that they are fighting against war itself. They see no jus tification for mass slaughter except as it can be used 10 halt military aggression and prevent such iniquitY and insanity in the future. Incident ally this is closer to the American tradition than some may realize
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
FUEL RATIONINC
 BOOKS IN FORGE
Official Date Ending LOU. Sales Effective Thurs
 day; Surface Resigning

Most of Waterbury's fuel oil cCu- sumers have received their ration ing books and are now urged by the local rationing board to turn over I. o. U. coupons to dealers. No oil will be sold without rationing coupons after Dec. 10, and coupons will have to be turned in for all oil bought since the rationing began.
 Only applicants whose registration required further information or ex- planat!on have been he'd back from mailing and all consumers who have not received their coupons have been asked to call at the board head quarters at 119 West Main street.
 The state OPA estimates that after this week oil users should still have 65 per cent of their rations. Consumers have been asked to use oil according to temperature needs, and have been warned that they will not be able to secure additional SUD- plies if they should run short.
 Morris E. Surface, local fuel oil administrator. may resign his post with the rationing board at the end of the year, 1t was indicated by ra- tioning officials today. He had been loaned" to the ration board by the Chase Brass 6, Copper Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

$2,0O0 by @ superior court jury which deliberated for an hour and IS minutes. She claimed she re- ceived inquiries to her forehead, legs, left wrist, and ribs in the accident. The city which was making repairs to the sidewalk and highway at the time held that signs had been posted warning passersby that they passed at their own risk. Judge Kenneth Wynne presided at the hearing which started last week.
 Holding that the City of Water bury did not create a nuisance when firemen laid hose across sidewalk in fighting fire, Judge T. Dwyer to- day returned a decision for the city in the $2,500 suit instituted by Anne Moriarty of Waterbury. The plain tiff claimed she sustained personal injuries Nov. g, l94l when she tripped on a fire hose placed across an East Main street sidewalk near Brook street.
 The jurist pointed out that the fire department at the time was fighting a fire at the Rose Shop on South Main street and worked in the East Main street area in an ef- fort to keep the flames from spread ing to the rest of the mercantile district. The danger was indicated by mention that IA pieces of ap- paratuS responded to alarms.
 Tn his memorandum of decision Judge Dwyer points out that city 1k hA l.nll ltnhtn fAN TNnnlfnnfsra in performing governmental func- tion. He states that the plaintiffs exception that nuisance was creat- ed by the city cannot hold. He states that the conditions at the place of the accident did not expose pedestrians to danger of injury. adding, 'sThe fact that large num- bers of people passed the location with complete safety, under the same conditions, amounts to con- vincing argument that there was no inherently or intrinsically dangerous condition presented"
 The 5000 civil action brought by Gladys Chauyel of Waterbury agairst the city of Waterbury as the resuls of injuries sustained Jan. 6. 1940 vas withdrawn today. The petit tiones claimed she fell near 300 West Main street when her foot became caught on a wiring set up on stakes near the walk. The city had re- quested that the Citizens and Man. ufacturers Bank which maintained the premises at the site Of the ac- cident be cited in as co-defendant Terms of settlement were not re- vealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

The city government will make plans not only for immediate fu- ture but for the postwar period" said Mayor vincent A. scully in his annual message to the board of al- dermen last night. The City Plan Commission will play a vital role he said, In the estamblishment Of a plan for a return to normalcy after the war.
 Reviewing the accomplishments ot the past year, the mayor said that the city departments have done good job" City affairs, he went on, have been conducted efficiently and economically, and great praise should go to department heads a to municipal workers generally.
 The war has brought important changes and will bring even more important ones, the mayor said. Waterbury and it's people will con- tinue to carry on as civilian soldiers, he predicted, and will gladly do all they are called upon to do during the critical days that lie ahead. December 2, 1942.
 Honorable Board of Aldermen,
 City Hall
 Waterbury, Connecticut.
 Gentlemen:-
 In accordance with the provisions of Section 59 of the Charter of the City of Waterbury, as amenied, l herewith transmit to your Honor able Board the annual reports of the several departments for the year ending August 3l, l942. These re- ports constitute record of the &C., tiyities of these departments for the period in question and I urge that you give them your attention so as to be familiar with the conduct ot these departments.
 The record of the past year in- dicates that the various departments of our City Government have done a good job. They have performed efficiently and in accordance with requirements of good government 1 in a very trying year. They have operated economically and within their budgets. All our departments and employees have rendered out standing patriotic service as volun- teers in developing and organizing our civilian defense services which are the backbone of protection on the home front. Together with thou- sands of others of our citizens, our employees have devoted many hours i in training and preparing them selves to be of service in the event of an emergency, and in the mean while have performed the tedious i put important watching and waiting that insures that our city will con- 1 stantly be on the alers. I cannot give too much praise to department heads and employees generally who have seen to it that our municipal affairs have been conducted with credit to themselves and the city at large but in addition have de- voted many extra hours as volun- teers in protecting our city.
 There are many matters to which l I could call your attention at this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

Uniformed servicemen will sam ple uSO hospitality here Friday evening when they win be honor. cd guests at the presentation Of the Fuutlighters' latest stage pro- tiuctiOn, Holiday" The presenta- ton will take place at tho Water bury Women's Club and all men in service will be admitted free. The proceeds will be donated to the USO fund insuring furthr entertainment for the boys with the colorS.
 Director Charles Goodsell, as- sisted by Miss Betti T, Doyle has selected an excellent cast of faV- Orites and newcomers for this important public appearance, The play will be another pleasing eX- perience for the FOotlighterS' legion of admirers.
 Ruth Lyman and Peg Wesson who have been cited for their eS- cellent work in previous perfor- manccs will be seen to even greater advantage in the coming show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

One in every four of the boys un- der IS years of age working in Brit ish coal mines is kelled or injured every year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Tribute Paid Local
 Soldiers By Pastor
Rev. Dr. John (. Walker Claims Serveemen Still Re-
 tain Their Moral Courage and Religious Faith

Men of the ilk of Napoleon, Hitler. Tojo, and the like exalt the military virtues. Our great military chief tains such as Grant. Lee, sherman hated war and loved peace and while it may be true that you have to love some professions in order 70 excel in them. this is not true of the art of war. If you have any doubt about that I am quite certain that can quote chapter and verse from history oprove my point. Beware of the patient man when finally moved to anger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
WARNING SOUNDED
 ON EARLY SKATING
Police Chief Cautions Par- ents, Youngsters About
 Venturing on Ice

Police Supt. William J. Roach to- day cautioned Waterbury .tung- sters against the dangers of trying out new ice and playing around skating rinks until they are de- clared safe by the Park Depart ment. He pointed out that as soon as the ice is ready. bulletins to that effect will be issued by Park of- ficiais. Special care should be talk en by parents. he said. to keep their children away from ponds and lakes being used by factories. and to in- sist that they do their skating at Washington. Fulton and Hamilton parks. wheer proper supervision is available.
 Supt. Roach also pointed out 6 new danger, now that dimout regu- lations are in effect. He said that school children often walk to and from school in semi-darkness. and should be even more particular than usual about crossing streets or ac- cepting rides with strangers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

Eleven of every i2 farms in Eng land have no electricity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
City Given Verdict In Legal Action Over Fire Hose
Final Continuance
 Granted SmerigliC
Accused Detained in New Haven Jail in Default OI
 SlO,OOO Bonds on Burglary Complaint

A continuance until tomorrow waA given in the case of Meyer Schoen field of 495 Cooke street, arrested yesterday by Metor Patrolmna Joseph Lovallo on charges of reck less driving, evading responsibility ard defective breaks.
 James Keenan, a, of si East Ola, street, accused of violating the stats liquor law by selling after hours received a continuance until Friday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Plaintiffs Charge Of Nuisance Refuted
 By Judges Decision
City Loses $2,OOO Ruling in Another Accident Case, Agrees to Settlement in Third Action on
 Superior Court Docket

Three damage suits brought against the City of Water bury as the result of injuries sustained in sidewalk falls tiff another judges decision for the defendant and the third in withdrawal and settlement out of court Catherine Sullivan of Waterbury who sought $lO0OO daages as the result of injuries sustained September 2S
 1941 in sidewalk fall Baldwin street was awarded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
RUDOLPH REPORTED
 IMPROVED TODAY

Charles H, Rudolph of q Pros pect street, a patient at the U. S Vterans' hospital at Newington, was lightly improved today. Mir. Ru- dolph, a oroofreader for The Re- publican, is past senior comman- 3er of Liseum camp. United Span- ish War Veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
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 Old honds at presenting the sodgets soon as on the morket-if they're worthy of our Iobe-A Christ stock sornered many from distont onds- As we'll the of domestic production - All at tuned 10 the tempo of the doy Practical useful and in good toste.
 Some men will receive lifetime gift from their fomly- soft silky uxurousy elegant Sedan Montosnoe over coat hand tailored in the New York monneF by Rogers Peet SIPS. or-that fine rain shine oil around hand done Scotch Mist topeoot by RosersPeet ot $70o0. Ifhe's in the service Money belts $I 50 and $zo0- Bill fold $2.5o-Toboeeo pouch $1.00-Sweoters $3.5o. For civilians Oxford shirts - Solid eoIors Color- no type coIor $275-Bembers twill ties in poisiey pot terms $l.00-SoIid eoors in spun nyon ties-the won- derul fobrie thot rivals silk in sheen and beauty $OO All wool argyle pattern hose $l.50-Poplin joekets $7.5o-Reversible finsertip coat $l75o-Coiforno pleasure coat $1050
 copeskn gloves - Seamless wool lining. $4. 0-Quor- dozen boxed Irish linen initial hondkerehiefs $ZOO - Luxurious robes for reloxins $l0 to $z5 Poomos S2.75 to $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
ACTION INVOLVING
 LOAN WITHDRAWN

Withdrawal papers were filed in superior court today in the S4,000 damage suit filed by Jacob J. Elbin of Waterbury against Julia Stein, also of this city. The litigation was based on a 5000 loan made Dec. 1, 1925, of which $2,25o were said to be unpaid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-07
Christian Science; How To Apply If, Is Subjed
 Of Lecture Last Niqht

an unpleasant experience we may be apt to blame someone else for it. However, in the light of Chris tian Science, we are led to correct our own thinking first. Then we find that the results are harmon ious.
 Work in Christian Science, whereby healing is accomplished, is not a labored process of the hu- man mind. It is the spontaneous, ceaseless activity of the divine Mind, expressed through enlight- ened thought, diligently applied. It is not the doctoripg of a diseased physical body. It is an awakening to the reality of being, the clear recognition that man is Gods like ness. This is true healing.
 Tn the sweet consciousness of Gods dear presence, we find true companionship; and the result is that in human experience that which is most needful for our growth and development comes to light. In this realization of Gods nearness, we find an abundant supply of right ideas, and that is seen in the availability of all nec- essary resources enjoyed humanly, here and now. Tn this sense of Gods supremacy is true health, and this is manifest in physical, men tai, and moral healing. By this recognition of Gods true nature we find our rightful activity, and this is externalized in the right work, which we are able to do with help fulness to others. Tn other words, the practical realization of Gods presence and perfection, and of mans perfection as Gods idea, nec- essarily has it's outward results in better human conditions along every line. All that is good will come to you as you allow your selves to be led lovingly by the hand of Truth in the way of wis., dom. Thus you are finding what belongs to your true spiritual self hood, and limitations fall away. This is the result of the practical application of Christian Science. This is your demonstration, your proof of Immanuel. God is with you"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-07
Treasury Staff Honors Ross Fox
 Al Dinner Party

Honoring Ross Fox, of the Ter ritorial Treasurer's Office, who is leaving soon for the south where he will join the Armed forces, members of the staff of the office entertained last night at a party at Mikes Place in Douglas.
 Guests included Oscar c. Olson, T. M. Martinson, MT. md Mrs. Joe Green, MT. and Mrs. Roy Peratro- yich, Emmett Connor, Doris Swapp, Kathryn Kennedy, Catherine Gre. gory, MT. and Mrs. G. 3. Brown, Irene Rasmussen, Mrs. .loe Rom berg, Alice E. Smith, Mrs. George Lingo and Miss Joan Lingo.
 The honor guest was presented with farewell gift and dinner was enjoyed by the group.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-07
U. }. PLIERS
 ATTACK JAP
 CHINA BA5E5
All American Planes Re- turn SdfeIy-Enemy
 Surprised

CHUNGKING, Aug. With S4 planes in all, the Japs extensively reconnoitered the Human, Kwang- tung and Kwangsi provinces today, according to the Central Chinese News Agency.
 As sequel to yesterdays de- structive American air attack on one of the Jap airdromes, U. s. Army bombers attacked an air. drome near Canton destroying at least 10 grounded enemy planes.
 Stilwell's headquarters announced that all American planes returned safely to their bases and that the Japs were taken completely by sur- prise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-07
CIVILIAN DEFENSE EQUIPMENT ARRIVES
 HERE FROM STATE5.

The civilian defense equipment requisitioned several months ago by the Juneau Civilian Defense Board through Mayor Harry I. Lucas now has arrived in the city, Mayor Lucas reported at a meeting of the board last night.
 The equipment consists of fire fighting tools, protective clothing, helmets, gas masks and other neces- sary supplies. It will be distributed soon.
 A total of 108 air raid wardens turned out for last nights alert, Director R. E. Robertson was in- formed. In addition to this number were members of the auxiliary po- lice and others.
 It was reported that the rear doors in the basement of the Fed eral Building will be kept unlocked during alerts hereafter because the basement is one of the air raid shelters.
 The board did not agree as to whether another alert will be held next Thursday, and some discussion was held concerning the possibility of having half-hour alert two weeks from now. Director Robert son will announce tlie next alert be- fore next Thursday.
 The board will meet again at 7::30 o'clock next Thursday evening whether an alert is held or not.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-07
PRACTICE ALERT ON THURSDAY
 WAS SUCCESSFUL
Everyone Is Requested 10 Cooperate with Civil
 Defense Council

The practice alert held last night was, on the whole very satisfactory, R. E.. Robertson, Director of Civ iiian Defense said today. There was a good turnout of first aiders and auxiliary police and 1O8 air air raid wardens reported for duty, he said.
 Following the alert, a short meet ing of the Civilian Defense Council was held at City Hall at which problems arising during the alert were discussed and also plans for the future.
 It was decided to establish a sys- tenn of checking in first aiders and auxiliary police during future alerts and also to devise some practical problems to solve.
 While most people cooperate well with the Civilian Defense Council in following regulations to remain indoors or seek shelter upon
 
 the sounding of the alarm, there are few Individuals who do not yet seem to understand that every one. regardless of position, should do so," MT. Robertson said.
 Some confusion still exists re- garding the Civilian Defense or ganization and the Territorial Guard MT. Robertson said. They are two distinct organizations and while they will cooperate and aid one another, an individual cannot perform the duties of both an air raid warden and Territorial Guard"
 Need Volunteers
 More members are needed to vol unteer for the Civilian Defense work here, both as air raid ward ems and stretcher bearers, MT. Robertson said. People who are not now engaged in Civilian De- fense work are requested to vol unteer to assist in filling the exist ing vacancies.
 Alert Next Thursday
 Next Thursday night at 2 o'clock another practice alert will be held with a meeting of the Civilian De- fense Council following immediate ly, MT. Robertson said.