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, 1943-03-31
Arthur Z
Garfield
Int. Rep. UER
and MWA

The need for revision of the War
Labor Boards Little Steel" form
ula mounts with each passing day,
Every responsible trade union Off
e and member appreciates the
Importance of having machinery to
mediate and arbitrate labor-man-
agement disputes during war time
Recognition of our responsibilities,
however, does not mean that others
should be given a blank check to
violate theirs.
The War Labor Board estab-
lished its formula" on the suppo-
sition that other government agen-
cies would effectively carry
through the directives of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, as outlined in his
Seven Point Economic Program.
This program, which received the
whole hearted support of our
Union, and the whole labor move
ment, specifically called for the
establishment of price CONTROL eff
fective rationing, a fair tax pro-
gram, a limitation of incomes, as
well as the sterilization of wages.
To date the only part of this pro-
gram which has been put over
effectively is the sterilization of
wages. But this sterilization be-
comes freezing of wages, unless
the full program is applied to every
phase of the nations economic
life. Instead of a trend towards
application of the Presidents eco
nomic sterilization program there
is a trend in the opposite direc-
ton, witness the lifting on the
$4,000 salary limitation, the I'm
fair victory tax" with more to
Gomez, the raising of farm prices
(Which will soon affect living
COSTS, rising corporate profits,
while the WLB sticks to its
frozen" wage formula.
The UE wage program, which
has been adopted by the AFL and
Go, furnishes a practical, and i'm
mediate solution to this problem
by putting the responsibility for
sterilization of nations economy
where it rightfully belongs, while
at the same time providing for
wage adjustments to compensate
for the rise in living costs since
May, 1912. The UE program has
great appeal for every citizen OF
the nation, since its application
will re-establish the dollar value"
to what it was a year ago.
Revision of the WLB phoney
formula can be achieved. But that
accomplishment will take effort ON
YOUR PART. Every Local Union,
every Stewards meeting, every
member, should 90 on record now,
in the form Of letters, kilograms,
or telephone calls to Director
Byrnes, to WLB Chairman Davis,
to President Roosevelt, to our
Senators and Congressman, insist
ing that full recognition be given
to existing conditions, and that a
realistic, rather than a theoretical
solution be worked out for wage
adjustments.
The morale of this nations war
workers, the production of war
material, and victory, speedy, and
complete, are tied into the whole
wage program. The WLB's present
position can only help the enemies
OF our nation. within and without
, 1943-03-31
Change ofMind

I have Just returned from Camp
Atterbury where a number of our
Union representatives spent several
days, living the life of an Army
man. It's a young mans life, and a
young mans army! I found that
out in short order when they took
me over the routine.
The thing that particularly i'm
pressed me, was the spirit of con-
fidence that the military forces
instill in these who have the privi-
lege of watching them operate. 7
am confident that when the time
comes that our men are fully
trained and fully equipped, that
time will be a sad one for the Axis
forces.
Our job is to produce the goods.
We have opened a second fighting
front in North Africa, and when
the military masters of fighting
strategy are ready, a third front
will be opened in Hitler's own
back yard on the European CONT
nent. IF every one of our workers
could be given an opportunity to
see our fighting boys in action,
there would be no criticism of the
way this war is being conducted.
We can back them with our
work, back them with our conf
dence, give them our blood, AND
SAVE OUR CRITICISM FOR OUR
ENEMIES, NOT OUR DEFEND
Frs!
Organize Now for Victory
, 1943-03-31

A few suggestions to make our
plant a safer place to work: Walk,
never run; place nothing In the
~aisles; cooperate with the fire mar
shall now stationed Tn the plant.
ANY ideas you may have viii Be
acted On by our safety COMMITTEES.
, 1943-03-31

DoINGs

sibility Of leadership. Women of
Leland have shown their interest
in this leadership at the election
held March Il, 1913. New Off
GERS are First Vice President, Mar
garet Lape; Second Vice. Presi-
dent, Donna Grace; trustees, Viola
Deal and Marietta Waldorf.
X
A membership drive will begin
April l and end April 20. Strong
active Unions are needed more
than ever today and we r x
tending to every employee an invi-
tation to join and march on to
greater security.
X
The Army's gain has been Lee
lands loss during the past week
when Carl Parker, chairman of the
Public Affairs Committee was in
Quoted into the service. Carts
loss will be deeply regretted be-
cause this committee was doing
grand work. So, good luck, Carl,
and we will carry on for you.
Marietta Waldorf has accepted the
responsibility of this committee
and we wish her the best of Pub
lie Affairs"
x
It is a privilege to work in a
committee for the Union and it is
indeed a duty. Let's make our
selves a committee of one, to sec
that our department is 1907
| Union. If there should be any nom
Union members working in a de-
partment ask them why they have
not joined They may say that
they are probationers, and should
not join
1t may interest them to know
that the Union does represent
them, even though probationers.
While Management does not have
to reinstate these probationers,
should they be laid off, the Union
Committee ear and does represent
them at the weekly meetings with
management. Each and every raise
they receive is first presented to
| the Union Committee. These must
be approved before they can be
released. Probationary employees
need not be afraid of discrimina-
ton during the first three months
of employment as the Union Com
mittee is empowered to intercede
in any hourly rated employees be-
half, regardless of the length of
service with the company. So ask
these fellow-workers to come
along and help to maintain and
better the conditions under which
they work. X
Every minute counts in this bat
tie of production and we are hop
ing that during the coming weeks
these minutes will be used so well
that we will be allowed the Army
Navy "E''.
4
TO me a Labor Union is like Mis-
sionary work,
We try to educate the worker, a
job we cannot shirk:
We want to take away his idol,
(the one we used to know
We don't ask the Boss for favors,
to the Union now we 90:
We used to be a baby, but we've
come into our own,
The results you 81 see, you don't
have to be shown;
So get aboard the wagon, be q
member, tried and true,
Come and get your feet wet be a
Missionary, too.
4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Personal:
Birthday Party
 For 2- Year Old

Carol Gleiford of Easton avenue celebrated her second birthday at recent party held by the mother, Mrs. Edmond Gleiford at the home. Streamers and balloons decorated the home and prizes were awarded to guests in various games.
 Those attending were:
 Patricia and Penelope Todd, Rich- ard and Judith Mackiewicz, Bar bara and Mary Mulligan, Arthur and Roger Pryor, Lois Byrnes, John Heating, Frederick Edelberg, Ber- nice Pelletier, Nina Leonard, Alan Hookert, Kenneth Graham, Marlyn DeBonis, Barbara Feest, Hazel Winterhalder, Rae Elwell, Francis Adduci, Jr, Alberta Schultz, Alice Hurduk, and Harriet Edelberg.
 Also, Mrs. James O'Donnell, Mrs. Francis Adduci, Mrs. Ken meth Rappee, Mrs. H. Baldwin Todd, Mrs. William Mackiewicz, Mrs. Vincent Muligan, Mrs. Ar thur Pryor, Mrs. Louis Byrnes, Mrs. John Heating, Mrs. Herbert Edelberg, Mrs. Charles Pelletier, Mrs. Axel Hockert, Mrs. Eric Kum- Ike, Mrs. Clayton Graham, Mrs. Carmen DeBonis, Mrs. Frederick Feest, Mrs. Joseph Winterhalder, Mrs. Clara Brandt, Mrs. Hilda Berg and, Mrs. Emma Peterson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Weddings
Bristol Chnrch
 Scene OfBridal

The Methodist church in Bristol was the scene Of the wedding of Edward Otte, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Otte of Linden street, this city, and Miss Harriet Edith Huch- inson, daughter of Edwin L. Hutch inson of Bristol, Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The couple were united in marriage in the parsonage by Rev. Paul DuBois of the church.
 The brides pale pink gown was of lace and marquisette and her head dress was contrasting blue bow. She wore a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Garfield White of Bristol, sis ter of the bride, was matron of honor and wore blue lace, with a pink bow in her hair. Her cor sage was of gardenias and pink roses. MT. White was best man.
 A reception was held at the White home in Bristol after the ceremony and a buffet supper was served. Guests included Mrs. Roy Tatro of Huntingdon avenue, this city, and friends from Augusta, Maine; Bris- tol, Vt.; Keesevelle, N. Y; and Manchester, N. H.; New Bedfard, Mass; and Plainville.
 The couple left on a wedding trip to New York City. For it, the bride chose a tan ensemble with green accessories. MT. and Mrs. Otte will make their home in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
4-GirL Club Girls
 In Victory Appeal

"We1l help keep rural America strong!" That enthusiastic asSur- ance comes from thousands of All Club girls throughout the nation who are contributing immeasurably to victory by planning and serving nutritious, balanced meals to safe guard their families health.
 Many of the girls are participant ing in the current National All Food Preparation Activity, among whose wartime objectiveS are the saving of food and utilizing its nutritional values; effecting a wise selection of purchased foodstuffs through 8 study of costs and ra- tioning, and making the greatest possible use of homegrown prod uctS.
 Outstanding records of achieve ment in this activity will be recog- nized through awards provided by Servel home economics department which include medals, National All Club Congress trips, and $200 col 1ege scholarships to county, State, and national winners, respectively. The activity is being conducted, along with other wartime projects of production and conservation, under the direction of the U. s. De- partment of Agriculture, State Agri- cultural Colleges and County All Club Agents.
 Connecticut's State champion in this activity last year was Dorothy Russell of Westville, New Haven county,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Catholic Thought And Opinion
By REV. JOSEPH F. DONNELLY

shifting ground, open to easy illu- sions and unwarranted, chimerical hopes for one who does not keep before the eye of his intelligence and the impulse of his heart the doctrine of justice, equity, charity and mutual understanding and ad- justment inculcated by the law of God and the voice of the Church"
 The emphasis of course must be on the middle course, the balanced viewpoint. Rights must not be over emphasized to the neglect of duties, for the over- emphasis always brings violations of the rights of others. Indeed labor has sinner far less than it has been sinned against, but now it will achieve its goal not by keeping alive unpleasant memories of the past but by hastening fu- ture of justice, equity. charity and mutual understanding
 HEROES AT HOME
 "If Catholic women and decent non-Catholic women had not ig- nored the advice that Mrs. Sanger began to give more than twenty five years ago, we would today be under the heel of Hitler and Hiro- hito." This was the conclusion Of the address of the principal speaker at the Catholic Charities Conven- tion in New Orleans.
 And can the statement be logical ly denied? If the dreams of the birth had been ful- filled there would not be enough men to defend our country. Indeed these Saboteurs have had a de- plorable success but America may thank God that the great majority of the quiet and sacrificing Amer ican parents held no brief with their immortal theories.
 Catholic parents have given six, seven, eight and more of their sons to defend our country. They had refused to think as Mrs. Sanger thinks. They believe that sacrifice was the virtue and not selfishness, and faithful to God and their coun- try they worked day after day, month after month, and year after year and now without the complaint they offer their years of sacrifice to the battle in defense of our Hber- ties. God will reward them and may our country recognize their worth and our debt.
 AND THE FUTURE?
 But what of the future? When peace returns will we hear again from the now muted clique who would have led our nation into slavery under modern tyrants?
 Prime Minister Churchill spoke of "dwindling birthrate" as "one of the most somber anxieties which beset those who look thirty or forty years ahead If this country is to keep it's high place in the leadership of the world and to survive as a great power that can hold its own against external pressure, our peo- pie must be encouraged by every means to have larger families
 And perhaps even more pertinent is this thoughtful paragraph from a column of Mark Sullivan in the Herald Tribune: AS to both Eng land and the United States, If this war, especially against Japan, is to be one of racial survival, as Japan means it to be; if it is to last in- termittently for generations, then our birthrate relative to the Jap- ! anese would doom us from the cf a If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Social Notes

James M. Maloney, son of MT. and Mrs. Cornelius F. Maloney of Mont gomery street, left Sunday for two weeks at Camp Mataucha, Water town.
 Captain James T. Healey. son of Judge and Mrs Patrick Healey of Chapman avenue, who has been spending a two weeks furlough at his home, has returned to Fort Jack son, s. C., where he is battalion supply officer.
 Ensign William D. Shea, Jr., of the U. s. N. R., of Colonial avenue, Middlebury, has returned to Bain- bridge, MT, after spending the weekend at his home.
 Misses Norma LaVigne and Jean Phillips of Prospect street returned recently from Cape Cod.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry c. Griggs and their daughters, Anne and Sus- ane, of Trowbridge street are the guests of MT. Griggs' brother-in- law and sister Lieut.. and Mrs E. Burnley Powell, at Darlington, Md.
 Mrs. William M. Crane, Jr, and her daughter, Barbara, of Elmwood avenue are entertaining Mrs. Comp ton Harrison and her son, Richard Compton Harrison 3d, of Salem, Mass, at Narragansett Pier, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. Stephen D. Burrall of Cables avenue and MT. and Mrs. Charles c. Goodrich, 2d, of Prospect street, are spending several days at Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
 Mrs. John RaWson Hughes of Prospect street will spend the sea- son at Westport inn on Lake Champlain.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter A. L. Thomp- son and their daughter, Ellen, of Jackson Heights, L. l., returned to their home after spending the holi- day weekend with Mrs. Thomp- sons parents, MT. and Mrs. Fran cis T. Reeves of Sands street
 After a stay at Highland Lake, Bridgton, Maine, MT. and Mrs, War ren D. Platt of Herkimer street and MT. and Mrs. Arthur Stein, Sr, of Watertown, returned to this city.
 The 3M club of Trinity church will hold bingo party at the par ish hall tomorrow at p. m.
 The Ladies' of St. Cecilia's church will sponsor a bingo party at the parish hall on Scovill street to- mrorow at 2:15 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Couple Feted At
 Recent Party

MT and Mrs. Matteo Gigante Of Congress avenue celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary at a re- cent party held at Suozzo's restau- rant. Those attending were:
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Gigante, Miss Mary Gigante, Miss Nettie Gigante, MT. and Mrs Matthew Cedela, Miss Angie Cedela, MT. and Mrs Michael Sciarra, MT. and Mrs. Philip Euro, MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Augelli, MT. and Mrs. Frank La Banca, MT. and Mrs. Michael Stere, MT. and Mrs. John Garofolo, MT. and Mrs Nick Beccia, MT. and Mrs. Nick Quatiro, MT. and Mrs. Joseph DeVito, Mrs. Josephine Gambini, MT. and Mrs. John Cianculli, MT. and Mrs. Frank Gagliardi, MT. and Mrs. Tony Mongini, MT. and Mrs. Domenic Abbandondello, Mrs. Man uella Montagno, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Ayotte, MT. and Mrs. James Paolino, MT. and Mrs. Peter Schiavo, MT. and Mrs. Daniel Purcaro, MT. and Mrs. Patsy Malaria, Miss Ann Gaglt- ardi, Miss Sally Quieroga and Miss Agnes Fabelle.
 William P. Arnold, Jr., who had been with his parents, MT and Mrs. William P. Arnold of Middlebury for the past month, has resumed his studies at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia Univer- sity. His brother, Charles, a grad uate of the Phillips academy in An dover, Mass, entered Yale univer- sity last edneSday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Club Notes

A covered dish supper will be held at the clubrooms this evening at 6:15 by members of the Waterbury Business and Professional Women's club, with Miss Cora R. Crompton, president, as hostess. A discussion following the supper will be led by Miss Ruth Stoughton and the group studying post war problems will also meet.
 At a recent meeting of the Wa terbury Garden club board mem bers, held at the home of it's presi- dent, Mrs. Edwin w. Roberts Of Valentine street, it was voted to can eel plans for the Garden club pie nic, scheduled for July l2. The harvest sale scheduled for Sept. 13, was also cancelled in coopera- tion with the Harvest show being held at Temple hall on Sept. 16 and IT.
 Bridge, pinochle, and mahjong games will be included on the pro- gram of the lawn party to be held at 8 o'clock tonight at the Jewish Home for the Aged, at 147 Cooke street. Mrs. Fannie Spirit Is the chairman of the a arrangements committee.
 The annual luncheon of the Wa terbury chapter of the Trinity col l lege alumnae was held last Satur- l day afternoon at 1:45 at the Cop per Kettle. Mrs. Edward F. Bradley, Jr., presided, and Miss Marjorie Monagan, a graduate of last month from Trinity, was welcomed into the chapter.
 The following members were in attendance Mrs. Edward Glasheen, Mrs. Edward Godfrey, Miss Anne Godfrey, Mrs. Daniel T. Harrington, Jr., Mrs. Thomas F. Nolan, Mrs. Edward B. McElligott, Miss Mar guerite Dwyer, Mrs. Francis Hogan of Torrington, Miss Mary Fogarty, Mrs. Richard J. Hinchey, Mrs, Charles Mccarthy, Mrs. Frank J. Kenney and Miss Anne Golden of Cheshire.
 The Women's Society of Christian Service of St. PaulS Methodist church will hold the only meeting of the montn tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O p. m. at the home of Mrs, Newton Leaf of 236 Orange street. One meeting will be held during the month of August, after which the regular meeting schedule will be followed.
 Due to rainy weather, the hot dog roast planned by the Colored Women's Republican club for yes terday was postponed until Thurs day. It will take place then between 3 and 8 D. m. at Fulton park. Mrs. Jessie Mitchell is chairman in charge, assisted by Mrs. J. w. Good son, president of the club, Mrs. Mary Lewis, Mrs. Julia Rhinehart and Mrs Josephine Mum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Ann F. Shepardson
 Makes Dean's List

Announcement has been made of the Deans Honor List for high scholastic standing during the past semester at Rhode Island School of Design. On the list is Miss Ann Full Ter Shepardson, daughter of Mrs. Paul A. Shepardson of IT Hewlett street.
 Miss Shepardson has just oom- pleted her junior year at the School of Design where she Is majoring in painting. At the end of her course. she will receive the degree of Bach- elor of Fine Arts. Miss Shepardson is a graduate of St. Margaret's school in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
,JnuiCe C. Odell
 Bride Of Today

Miss Janice Claire Odell, daughter of MT. and Mrs Earl M. Odell of 37 Giles street was married at 8 o'clock this morning to Seaman First Class Lawrence Walsh, son of Mrs. Stephanie Walsh of Walnut avenue by Rev. Albert Callahan of Sacred Heart church. The Sacred Heart choir provided the musical program and the altar was banked with glad ioli and ferns. Miss Eleanor Walsh, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor, and her brother, Cyril Walsh, served as best man.
 The bride walked unescorted to the altar in pale pink ninon floor length gown. styled with long, full sleeves, sweetheart neckline, and basque waist, and her tiara of blush pink horsehair caught shoulder length veil. A colonial bouquet of gardenias and stephanotis was her only accessory. Miss Walsh was goWned in pale blue with basque waist of taffeta and a long net skirt, ruffled at the bottom. Her head QreSS was SlIlllldI lO llldG VI VAiO bride and she carried a colonial bouquet of blending flowers.
 Before the couple left on an un- announced wedding trip, a wedding breakfast was held at the Colonial Room of the Elton, and reception at the home of the bride. The brides going-away attire was travelling suit of sea-foam green linen with white accessories and an orchid corsage.
 Out-of- two guests included MT. and Mrs. Albert Waldron of Bristol and MT. and Mrs. Edward L. DoWl- ing of West Hartford
 MT. and Mrs. c. w. Bringmann of Sylvan avenue announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Bea- trice Eleanor, to Herman w. Nexin, son of MT. and Mrs c. A. Nevin of Mountaintop, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Calf. Mrs. Edward Brown of this city, mother of the bride and her sister, Miss Loretta Carolan of San Fernandez, Calf, attended the ceremony.
 Miss Brown is a graduate of Wat erbury Catholic High School, this city, and is in the office of the Wat erbury Tool company.
 Ensign Shea now on 8 brief leave at San Diego is located with the U. s. N. R. air division somewhere in the Pacific. He was graduated from s. s. Peter and Paul school, Crosby High school and received his B. A. degree from Boston Col lege Boston, Mass, where he was identified with the Track team. He began his basic training at Squan- tum, Mass, later going to Jackson- vile, Fla, where he received his commission,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Engagements

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Lieutenant John O'Connor, U. s. Army Air Force to Miss Mary Martha Clancy, at St. Paul's church, Worcester, Mass, on Tuesday, June 29. Rev R. J. Mclaughlin was the officiating clergyman at the nuptial fass cele- brated at 9 a. m.
 Lieutenant O'Connor received his wings about a week ago and will return to New Mexico, where he has been assngned. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. James K. O'Connor of Washington street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Couple United
 M Middlebnry

Rev. William H. McCance, pastor of the Middlebury Congregational church united in marriage at o'clock last Saturday Miss Harriett A. Harper, daughter of Rep. Char les P. Harper and Mrs. Harper of Avalon Farms and Russell G. Clark, son of Town Clerk Harry E. Clark of Middlebury and the late Mrs. Christine Clark. Members of the immediate families only were pre- sent at the ceremony performed in setting of rambler roses.
 Mrs. Edward R. Robinson was matron of honor for her sister and Sergeant Wallace c. Clark of the u. s. Army Air Force, stationed at San Diego, Calf, served as. his brothers best man. Ushers were Carlos E. Hill, brother-in law of the bridegroom and Edward R. Robin son, brother-in law of the bride The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her gown was of white ninon fashioned with fitted bodice and bouffant skirt termin- ating in slight train. Her fingertip veil of illusion net was held in place by Juliet cap and she carried a colonial bouquet. Her sisters gown of delphinium blue ninon was trimmed with lace and her match ing Juliet cap held a shoulder length veil. A colonial bouquet of pastel colors completed her cos tune.
 A reception was held at the Harp CT home before the couple departed on an unannounced wedding trip. Upon their return, MT. and Mrs. Clark will reside in Middlebury. MT. Clark, an insurance executive, att tended Mount Hermon school and received his business education at Post Junior college. Mrs. Clark is a graduate of Crosby and Post Jun ior cO1lepe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Joint Anniversaries
 Celebrated Saturda,

MT. and Mrs. Edward Scott o1 Frost road celebrated their second wkedding anniversary on last Sat urday, together with MT. and Mrs: Dexter Saunders who celebrated 18th anniversary of their marrnage. The honoretd guests were feted by MT. and Mrs. Art Grasso, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Jannetty, Miss Pat Jannetty, Bob Arcari, Miss Lucy Jannetty, Miss Helen Pinto, Miss Marie Celozzi and Miss Lucille CeloZZi of Meriden.