davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
HOUSING SHORTAGE
In AREA STUDIED
Naugatuck Considered in
Today's Conference OF
Government Officials

Action to expand housing projects
for war workers in the Waterbury
area was discussed by William Da-
vies, state housing administrator, at
a conference this morning with Mrs.
Mary M. Dewey, area War ManpoW-
er Commission director. Although
the meeting was one in a series
conducted at regular intervals here
special attention was given to hous-
ing accommodations in Naugatuck
where a severe shortage of workers
exists, it was reported.
With the scarcity of new labor
continuing, local manufacturers are
reported to be drawing up plans for
importing" more out-of state work
ers and are gaining new interest in
federal and private housing projects.
Although no disclosure was made, it
is believed some of the proposed
plans were outlined to the housing
authority today.
Under terms of the area stabiliza-
ton plan immigrant workers can
be obtained only if investigation by
the USES, which is the placing
agency for them, affirms that ade-
quate and satisfactory housing ac-
commodations have been secured As
administrator of the sterilization
regulations, the VINO has taken an
active part in the housing program
of the area,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
PARADE ARRANGED
Various Volunteer Units to
Acquaint Public With
Tasks

Various groups we're represented
at the meeting in the mayors office
yesterday during which plans for a
Civilian Defense parade were ten
tatively arranged for Sunday, Sept.
r.
The object of the parade, it was
pointed out, is to raise the morale
of persons engaged in Civilian De-
Tense activities; give public recog-
milton to their efforts; let the pub
lie know the extent of the work
they are accomplishing: and obtain
more volunteers for the defense
activities.
Civilian Defense units will par
ticipate in the parade wearing their
uniforms, those that have them
and carrying such equipment as
they use in their work.
Among those participating will be
air raid Wardens, aircraft spoilers
operators of the warning and con-
troll centers, wardens, auxiliary po-
lice and auxiliary firemen, Civil Air
Patrol, wcmen's auxilaries, the vari-
Gus first aid. repair and demolition
squads and any others engaged in
Civilian Defense.
More definite plans will be made
at a meeting to be held some time
next week.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
PUBLIC REPORTED
MlSUSINC BINS

City Health Officer E. j. Godfrey
announced today that persons who
throw garbage and other refuse in
the bins set up as repositories for
salvage material necessary for the
war effort will be prosecuted. This
is violation of city ordinance,
he declared.
An appeal was issued to all per-
sons to make patriotic use of the
bins j. Warren Epson, chairman
of the salvage committee. Samuel
Johnsky, who is in charge of clean
ing out the bins, said that if Wa
terburians would only cooperate
and place in the bins only such ma
terials as are needed by the govern
ment, the bins could be cleaned out
in three days. However, because of
the refuse, ten or more days are
necessary. Waste paper and bottles
are not needed in the war effort
either.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23

gion No 8, which is state hon.
orary unit of the Loyal Order of
Moose.
More details of coming conven-
tons will be announced next Sun
day when the local lodge of Moose
is host for its large local member
ship and for delegates from all
sections of Connecticut. The occa-
sion will be the annual outing a.
Belleview Lake. One of the unusual
highlights of the day will be the in
itiation of a class of fifty candi-
dates. The New Britain Moose de-
gree team will officiate. The appear
ance of this efficient troupe will be
sufficient to attract many members
of the order The New Britain team
ranks high among the various
groups chosen to eXemplify the
principles of the order.
There will be special program
of entertainment and sports to
make the day noteworthy one for
members of the lodge and their
guests. Governor Harmon will give
the address of welcome to all visit
ing members of the order.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
DISPUTED POINT
NOW ELIMINATED
New Electrical Code I'M
dergoes Several Revi-
siOns; Final Action

The revised copy of the newly
proposed electrical ordnance no
longer contains the clause that re-
quires factories and large firms to
apply for permits for each electrical
installation, 1t was revealed at a
special meeting of respective repre-
sentatives last night in the alder
manic chambers.
The special meeting was attended
by the aldermanic committee which
is in charge of the proposed ord
nance; Attorney Alfred Finkelstein.
revisor of the city ordinances; and
representatives of the master cleo
tricians. electricians union and of
the large firms which have their
own electrical force.
However, no other action was
taken on the revised ordnance last
night At the end of this month the
aldermanic committee will hold
special meeting of its own to decide
its recommendation to the board of
aldermen August 2.
The revised ordnance stipulates
that the electrical inspector may
enter the premises at any time to
inspect the work and order it
changed if it does not meet his ap-
proval, to which there was mixed
reaction from the factory represen-
tatives.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
SERVICE AWAITS
ENLISTED 'SPARS'
Coast Guard Service Or
fers Many Opportunities
for Patriotic Women

"What sort of job can I do In
the SPARSE This is the question
usually asked by girls who enter
the Coast Guard Recruiting office
for information about the Women
Reserve of the Coast Guard.
There are actually dozens OF dit
ferent Jobs available for girls who
ioin the service. In fact, virtually
every job now held by shore based
Coast Guardsmen can be taken over
by a SPAR.
Principal job now held by SPARS
is known as Yeoman, the nautical
name for stenographer or secretary
Although many of the girls who hold
the yeoman rating are secretaries to
Coast Guard officers and divisional
heads, others are engaged in inter-
esting jobs in Coast Guard opera
tons. Since the Coast Guard is a
versatile service, and has many var
led peacetime and war functions
a SPAR who wears the Yeoman
Grow" as the rating badge is called
may find herself in any branch OF
Coast Guard activity from 1ntelll-
gence, where maritime laws are en-
forced, to communications, ordnance
or operations.
Other typical jobs held by SPARS
who are now on duty throughout the
country are communications and
radio operators, pharmacists mates,
storekeepers, chaplains assistants
laboratory technician and even
photographers.
Although most girls receive spe-
cial training for these jobs at the
Coast Guard Specialist Schools at
the former Palm Beach .Biltmore
Hotel. Florida, many of the girls
who have had experience in civilian
life are sent into active duty upon
completion of their basic training at
Palm Beach.
But all girls, regardless of the
department in which they are placed
are all enthusiastic about their Work,
for they realize that every SPAR
means and other Coast Guardsman
at sea, fighting the Axis in the
Pacific of the Atlantic. That, alter
all is her real Job.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
CORONER PROBING
WORKMAN'S DEATH
Suspect Held Under Bonds
of $4,000 Companion
Released

The states attorneys office has
begun preliminary investigation into
the death yesterday morning of JOS
eph Rinchiuso, AZ Lafayette St, fol-
lowing the application of an air hose
to his body as practical poke by
two fellow employees at the CONNER
cial Iron & Scrap Co., South Fifth
st. No charges have been entered
pending the formal filing of the
coroner's findings.
Coroner Miles F. McNiff. Jr., YES
terday ordered John Cherepinski, 26,
43 Lafayette ST., held on $4,000 bonds
while freeing Frank Davis, So, 10
Lafayette St, from suspicion of
causing the death.
DR.. Edward H. Kirschbaum, medi-
cal examiner, yesterday reported to
Coroner McNiff, following an autop-
sy, that Rinchiuso died from the ef-
fects of rupture of the large bowel
and from peritonitis which resulted
from the insertion of air into his
body. The victim died at a. M,
about so hours after he was injured
Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
OAKVILLE YOUTH
FACING CHARGES
Alleged Hit=Run Case Con-
tinued in City Court
Until August 3

Continuance to Aug. 8 was grant
ed to Peter Masayda, 10, Ridgewood
Ave, Oakville, on charges of viola
ton Of the motor vehicle law, reck-
less driving, and evading response
bility in city court this morning.
Masayda is alleged to have fled
after striking a car owned by Char
les Romano. 1926 Willow street on
July 8, being later apprehended
through his car markers number.
Other cases: Frederick William
Kirschba UNI, RID, No. 4, Bucks
Hill Rd., violation of the rules of the
road, nolled on payment OF IS; John
Clyde, Al, ia No. Elm ST., breach
OF the peace, continued to Aug. 5;
William Craig, 90, I'll Bishop St.
breach of the peace, continued to
Aug. 5: Joseph Antonelli, 26, 1867
So. Main, and Frank Dowry, rs, 1884
Highland Ave-. violation Of the
parking ordinance, S. bonds called;
George Jones. II, So No. Elm ST.,
violation of the motor vehicle law,
no operators license, nolled on pay
ment of IS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
MUSICAL
NIGHT CLICKS
Thousands Hear Radio
Star, Lucy Monroe, in
Public Concert

With all the poise and sincerity
of a person who is following the vo-
cation they love, Miss Lucy Monroe,
captivating SongStress of the radio
and concert stage, won her way into
the hearts of large part Of the
population Of Waterbury last eve
ming at her first appearance on her
present patriotic tour of industrial
towns and war plants. The attrac-
tive and vivacious singer appeared
at Library Park and conducted a
community sing after an introduc-
ton by Mayor John S. Monagan.
She has just returned from Califor-
MIA where she was cast in the star
ring role of Columbia picture soon
to be released.
She was escorted to the platform
by an American Legion color guard
which included Francis Orencole,
leader; George Karnofsky, Ray
Walker, Leo Drummond and Joseph
A. Brenneis. The Fulton American
Band provided band music for the
program.
Miss Monroe led the gathering in
the singing OF over There, Hail,
Hail, the Gangs All Here" and
when Irish Eyes Are Smiling. To-
ward the end of the program, Danny
Barrett, Waterbury Tool Company
employee, joined her in duet OF
the ever-popular Let Me Call You
Sweetheart.
The audience seemed a little dis
appointed, however, that Miss Mon
roe did not sing the National An
them. They had heard so much
about her patriotic rendition -
that she had sung the anthem 2,0l5
times Waterburians wanted to
be put on the map as the 2016th
time. No sooner had Miss Monroe
disappeared than the audience be-
gan to disperse However, at the
end of the program, the remaining
group joined in the chorus of the
Star-Spangled Banner.
Earlier in the day, Miss Monroe
presented a special concert at the
Waterbury Tool Company plant and
at the Waterbury Catholic High
school auditorium.
The singer, her accompanist,
Kenneth Walton, pianist att the
Stage Door Canteen in New York
City and Herbert Gahagan, her
press representative, were guests
at a reception given by nuns of the
city's parochial schools. Rev. Fran
els M. O'Shea, permanent rector
of the Church of the Immaculate
Conception; Rev George Reilly, as
sistant, and William j. DerWin of
the park department, also attended.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
DRUM CORPS AIDS
new SCOUT TROOP
Sons of Employees of Sco=
will Company to Be Given
AirpIane Instructions

The very-active Scovill Drum
Corps have made application for a
charter for their newly organized
Boy Scout Troop whose personnel
will be made up of sons of fathers
or mothers, who are employed by
the plant, it was announced this
morning by Ed Bolger, corps direc-
tor.
Chris Horrigan has been named
scoutmaster of the new troop. A
feature of the troops program will
be free lessons to the youngsters
on how to assemble an airplane. This
course of instruction will be hand
led by a member of the plant who
has had considerable experience
along these lines.
About "a applications for men,
bership in the troop have already
been received by the sponsors.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
Advance Of
Mundo anks
Amaze Japs
By GEORGE JONES

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
With the United States Forces
Outside Munda, July 16 - ODE
layed) - CU.PD Tanks crashed
through the jungle today to crack
the outer defenses of Munda in an
assault which amazed japanese
who did not believe tanks could
not negotiate unbroken jungles.
The enemy's evident surprise was
shared by some American soldiers.
They, too, could hardly believe it as
three tanks abreast crashed three
trees and logs, breaking a trail
which left wide openings for the
advance of infantrymen under COM
mand of officers from New England
states.
The tanks spear.le aaed an Amer
lean army assault which placed
American soldiers within two miles
of the Munda airpor1.
I saw rugged japanese pillboxes
reinforced with lal battered by
the impact of light artillery and
tanks. When advanced toward the
pillboxes, dead japanese, mangled
by shells fired from only 10 yards
distance, were streWn about the de-
lenses.
Some were blown clear of the pill
boxes Their faces still wore an ex-
preston of utter incredulity.
The openings left by the tanks
supported the advance south of Lai-
ana Beach below Munda by troops
under command of Major John F.
Carrigan, Bennington, VT.
In single file, three more tanks
headed directly west from the beach
supporting drive by Major James
w. Devine, Portland, Me, against a
Japanese stronghold inland and
paced the assault which effected
partial capture of the hill in which
the Japanese machine guns and
mortars were employed.
The tank assault marked gen.
eral attack along an 800 yard front.
Troops under Carrigan's command
were nearing the Ilangana Point on
the south flank. Devine's men
cracked the outer ring of Japanese
pillboxes on the central sector. A
battalion under Major William H.
Naylor, Hartford, Conn, on the
north flank supported Devine.
l learned tie tank column in De-
vines sector was proficient in reach
ing The first of two crests held by
the Japanese 500 yards inland,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
new OWNER FOR
EAGLE LOCK CO.

New York, July %. (UP)-A
formal offer will be made soon to
stockholders of the Eagle Lock Co.
of Terrlyville, Conn, for purchase
of the concern by the S. F. Bowser
IL 60, Inc, of FIT. Wayne, Ind, now
engaged in war production.
r. H. Damon, President of the
FIT. Wayne Company, said yesterday
the immedwiate effect of the pro-
posed purchase probably would be
new production by Eagle Lock of
war contract Jobs.
The prposed transaction involves
approXimst ely $2,4OO0OO.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
Marriage
Intentions

The following marriage inten-
tiOns were filed today with the
registrar of vital statistics:
Lawrence c. Shea. 385 Willow
Street, and Anna F. Mascot, r. F.
ID. No. 2, Prospect.
Robert E. Stowe, "a Wooster
Avenue, and Elizabeth ]. Williams,
1925 Chase Parkway.
John ]. Daunis, ISL Allen St.,
and Laurenzina Matteo, 995 Bald
win Street.
Urban E. A. DUDE. st. Leon
ards, Canada, and Blanche Gag
non, 214 South Elm st.
Frederick ]. Demirs, 81 Laurel
Street. and Pauline w. Theriault,
1872 Grand Street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
Local Moose Name State Supreme Convention Delegates
VINO Directive Saves
Embarrassed" WAVE

Administrator of the 48-hour work
week law, the job sterilization
plan, and other labor considera-
tons, the local War Manpower
Commission today fulfilled a novel
task when it issued an order to
local dry cleaner to accept for
cleaning the white uniform of a
local WAVE.
The. action followed a hurried
telephone call from concerned
mother who said her daughter
graduates from an officers school
this weekend and must have
clean uniform. The dry cleaners
refuse to accept the outfit unless
the area VINO director issues an
order" the caller stated.
All apparently explained that
new VINO regulations prevent
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
spirit DEFENDANT
IN CIVIL ACTION

Arthur I. Spirit of Waterbury was
named defendant in a $3.50 civil
action filed in common pleas court
today by Allen Kandell of New York
City over an alleged upaid loan Of
$3.50 made Feb. IL, 1912. A check
in the involved transaction was later
returned for insufficient funds and
1888 protesting fee was added to
the debt. the complaint states.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23

them from cleaning white uni
forms, and we can't clean it our
selves because of the large amount
of padding and cording," the an
xious mother said.
Director Mary M. Dewey oblig-
ingly and smilingly put in a call
telling the dry cleaner he will not
violate any government regulation
by giving the local service woman
the desided "spic and span" ap-
pearance.
She said in order to be declared
locally needed" dry cleaning es-
adjustments had to give up lux
ury' service and white suits we're
ruled off the cleaning lists, but
military uniforms are not con-
sidered luxury even if they are
NAVY Whites"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23

ance as Waterburys delegation to
the supreme convention on Aug
ust 26th. Mr. DAILY will be the
lodges official representative, while
Mr.. Dahl will be in attendance by
virtue of his official supreme office
Governor John Harmon of the
local lodge and Frank Egan, a past
governor, will head the Waterbury
delegates to the state conventions in
New Haven August 10, IA, and Is.
1t was also announced today that
Frank T. Hubert, former governor
of the Waterbury Lodge, will at
tend the supreme convention as a
representative of the Hy Davis Le-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
Important Sessions On
Wartime Measures
Scheduled Next Month
Class of Fifty Candidates to Be Initiated Sunday at
Annual Outing OF Waterbury Lodge at Beleview
Lake; New Britain Team Officiating

Delegates to the supreme council
convention in Cincinnati and to the
state councils annual meeting in
New Haven have been elected by
members of the Waterbury Lodge of
Moose.
Past Governor William DAILY and
Secretary Emil Dahl, supreme
representative, will be in attend
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
Building Permits

The following building permits
were isued today by Inspector
John 7. Hartley:
Quality Liquor Company. de-
molish building, Liberty Street.
Arthur G. Kennedy, chicken
coop, South Street. Cost SIS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
VARANELLI GETS
STATE POSITION

Property clerkship in the state
controllers Office has been given to
Frank Varanelli of 1926 Congress
avenue, former alderman, an
nounced Controller Fred R. Zeller.
The controller added that his
duties will be to compile an inven-
tory of all state property for insur-
ance purposes at an annual salary
of $500
Mr.. Varanelli was formerly the
department manager in the local
Sears Roebuck store, and has been
active in the Republican party af-
fairs in this city
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23

British Togoland is encourage
ing its small farmers in growing
cotton by distributing seed and
showing them how to use new
type of spinning wheel.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
Full Weather Report

Boston. July II (UP)-Weather
forecast;
ALL NEW ENGLAND - MOder-
ate temperature tonight and Sat-
urday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23

Spanish censors are rejecting or
drarstically cutting United Nations
var films.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
ILLINOIS AN EXCEPTION

When Illinois Tertiary became
a member of the Union on Dec. 3,
1918, 1t lacked 1912 of the popu-
lation stipulated for statehood by
the Ordance of 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Julia Stawski, 20, ISL Bucking-
ham St., Oakville, was admitted
to Waterbury hospital for Observa-
ton this morning, after a slight
automobile accident apparently
aggravated a gall bladder condi-
ton. Miss Stawski was sitting in
an automobile parked on Crane
st. near the American Brass Co.,
when a Connecticut Motor Lines
truck. operated by James Smith
struck the rear of her car while
attempting to park. 1t was not
learned whether any charges will
he placed against Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23

Importation and distribution Of
goods in New Zealand has been
placed under government control.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-23

The Government of Southern
Rhodesia is discouraging the ex-
pansion of gold mining during war
time.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-09-07
Samuel Phillips

RICHMOND - Funeral serV-
ices for Samuel w. Phillips, 81.
who died Thursday in ST. Jo-
sephS hospital, Mount Clemens,
were held al 9 a. m. Monday in
ST. Augustines Catholic church,
Richmond, with burial in the
church cemetery. Mr.. Phillips
suffered a stroke on Wednesday
while assisting his neighbor with
his work. The Phillips family
home is az 100 Hart road west.
MIR. Phillips is survived by his
w W, Anna, one daughter,
Mrs. Marian Goodrum of De-
troit. three sons, William and
Louis Phillips. both of Detroit,
and Pvt. Adolph Lewis of Fort
Lewis. Washington. also one sis
ter living in Lithuania.
Mr.. Phillips was born in Lith-
uania and has lived in this COM
,,,,,,;4,. for Tho mast I6 Vearg
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-09-07
pennie from Heaven!
Thew Were Cart.WheeIs

NEW YORK. Sept. Up -
Those weren't pennies from
heaven at the country's major
race tracks Labor Day-thoSe
were silver dollars at least.
The l44.96l spectators who
TANNED their wallets with fold
ing money and tucked a dime
for carefare home-into their
watch pockets before heading
to the nations top five tracks
yesterday bet the one-day total
OF s8.059,l94
Saturdays handle at the same
horse parks was S6,042,698 for
a two-dsy aggregate of Sl4,l0l'-
892 - enough money TO build
equip and pay for trio Of de-
troyers.
Auueduct. where a world rec
ord of S2,926,702 for a single
program was established; Wash
ington Park at Chicago; Nara
gansett at Pawtucket, r. l.; Gar
den State Park at Camden, n.
j., and the Fairgrounds at De-
troit provided the setting for the
dollar deluge.
At Detroit's Fairgrounds IA
l65 fans bet S500,404 Saturday
and yesterday 2l187 placed bets
totaling S652,276. a new mutuel
record there. The previous marx
was S641,131 on July 4.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-09-07

Members of the Women's
Missionary society of Trinity
Lutheran church will meet at 2
pm. Wednesday, September 8.
The members of the Luther
League of Trinity Lutheran
church will be entertained on
Wednesday evening in the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Miller,
Division road.
The member of the Pilgrim
Fellowship of the Congrega-
tional church will be held at the
church at 1880 pm. Wednesday
evening.
Born on August 90, to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. j. Evans Of Ferndale
in Mt. Carmel hospital, Detroit,
a son, William Spencer. Mrs.
Evans, the former Lorna Spen-
Ger. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Alfred Spencer of Richmond.
Mrs. Roy Kirkham was called
to Manistee, Michigan, by the
death of her brother, William
Hansen.