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Evening star., 1943-01-14
WOMEN'S
HANDK Err.
CHIEFS

120 Originally 10c Women's
COl0rfast Printed Handker-
chiefs nice quality cot
20 Originally 6 for 69c Wom-
ems White Cotton Handker-
chiefs with colorful ini-
200 Originally 6 for 69c Wom-
ems White Handkerchiefs
with names embroidered in
color broken name assort-
ment each &c
6 for soc
104 Originally l9c Women's
Solid Color Linens street
shades &c
81 Originally Csc Women's
Sheer Chiffons delightful
ColOrs &c
24O Originally soc W0men'S
Fine initiated Linen Handker-
chiefs finished off with
hand-rolled hens -- 29c
40 Originally Sc Women's
Dainty Linen Hankies . with
lovely lace edglng ----- 29c
tWomen's Handkerchiefs.
Main Floor. F. st. Building.
The Hecht Coz
Evening star., 1943-01-14
MISS TEEN
FASHIONS

% Originally S2.99 Miss Teen
Long Sleeved Novelty Shirts
sizes 10 to Is just
the thing to team UP with your
slacks now your shorts
later soc
3 Originally s2.99 Miss Teen
Cotton Dresses reduced to
less than half price for i'm
mediate clearance sizes II
and IA 81
21 Originally $500 Miss Teen
Cotton Dresses Sizes 10
to 16 in the group at i'm
portant savings -- -- S1.99
IS Originally s2.99 Miss Teen
Sharkskin Jackets sport
styles useful the year
round sizes 9 to IS Sl,99
4 Originally s1295 Miss Teen
Ski Suits sizes IL and IA
at a clearaway price S6.95
, Originally S12.95 Miss Teen
Reversible Coats all
weather fashion in sizes
10 and II ------ S6.95
, Originally S22.95 Miss Teen
Timme Tuft Jackets re-
versible model right for
every occasion sizes II, IA,
Is -------------.- $685.
5 Originally s1.99 Smart Felt
Hats an avalanche Of
value :. better come early for
these --------------- SOC
81 Originally S4.99 Miss Teen
Spun Rayon Dresses two
piecers in sizes 9 to IS S199
9 Originally S.95 Miss Teen
TwO-PieCe Suits N the big
favorite, cotton corduroy
sizes 9 to Is ------ t.. Si.99
: Originally 1896 Miss Teen
Cotton Corduroy Dresses
excellent quality, cut and styl-
ing sizes 8 to Is S499
10 Originally Sl65 Miss Teen
Navy Spun Rayon Shorts
at a fraction of their original
price d. size 10 Soc
26 Originally S2.99 Miss Teen
Checked Rayon Slacks :.
checks are high fashion
sizes 10 to 16 ---------S1.99
(MisS Teen Shop, Second Floor.
F st. Building, The Hecht Coz
Evening star., 1943-01-14
WONEN'S
BLOUSES AND
NECkWEAR

1871 Originally S1.39 to $3.50
Women's Suit Blouses in
rayon crepe or cotton lace
white and pastels
sizes 80 to 38 in the group 81
IL Originally $3.50 Women's
All-Wool Jersey Blouses .
warm, long -sleeved models .
black only --------------- 81
a. Originally S2.9s Women's
All-WoOI Sweaters long
sleeved styles with upper clos
ing yellow or green .
SIZES 36 to 40 SI.69
40 Originally Soc to 81 Wom-
ems Neckwear assorted
group including organdy and
lace pieces, rayon sharkskln
dickies, rayon crepe or rayon
satin scarfs 29c
(women's Neckvesr and Blouses,
Main Floor, F ST. Building,
The Hecht Coz
Evening star., 1943-01-14
Reduced! Originally 1925
Cadet EOngie
SUITS
6.94

Exactly 2S suits every last
one of them a superb buy,
Single-breasted models that
are the favorites of the HI
crowd! Excellent quality
tweeds all properly labeled
as to rayon and wool content!
Sizes Is to l8.
2 Originally Sl6.95 Prep Boys
Wool Plaid Shorty Reversible
Coats 90 year size S1095
9 Originally s10.95 Boys Tweed
Reversible Raincoats prop
erly labeled as to rayon and
wool content popular
model 10 and IL year
sizes -------------- S6.Ss
10 Originally S7.95 Boys Golf
Suits bold, novelty tweeds
properly labeled as to
rayon and wool content T..
10 to IA year sizes ---- SIS
Boys, Clothing. Second Floor.
= 81. Building, The Hecht CO)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
oh CLUB LEADERS
BEING Modified
"MembeI:S of Yesterday"
Called to Service in VIC
tory Program

President Albert N. Jorgensen OF
the University Of Connecticut, in a
letter addressed to "4-H Club Mem
bers Of Yesterday" is calling on
these young men and women
throughout the state to serve as
leaders Of the All victory program
for 1913.
To achieve the record enrolment
which Is the aim of the All clubs
this year, President Jorgensen point
ed ont that local leaders will be
needed in many communities. ENC
ore II better fitted for this impor-
tant task" he said, than the All
club members Of yesterday. You
know the detectives and the pro-
gram OF the All clubs"
Since the University Of Connect
cut accepted the direction Of All
club work In 1914, Mr.. Jorgensen
wrote, more than 100000 different
boys and girls have been club men,
bers. Thousands Of them have come
to Storrs to attend Ali events and
hundreds Of them have come back
a. university students.
To-Day" he said, I'VE see you club
members Of yesterday taking an
increasingly larger place In the
rural life of Connecticut because Of
your All experience and training
You ire helping blaze new trans
which, Is typical Of American youth
The youth Of our land will do treir
part In winning this war and they
will do their part In preserving q
lasting peace"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
War Skaters Cycle
OF Births In America
Statistcians Observe Complete Change in Accepted
Pattern; So-calIed Seasonal AnticipaOns Disrupted

highest numtcr of births. Normally
at or near the low point Of the year,
births In this month in 1912 were
nearly one-third higher than In
August, which usually marks the
seasonal peak In births.
In addition, the statisticians point
out, the level of births during the
entire coura: of 1912 was far above
that for 1938-l939, upon which the
facts for the normal seasonal pat
tern were based. Indeed, in the
month OF December 1912 the aver
age daily number of births was more
than 80 rcr cent above those Of the
same month In the period 1888
1889" the statisticians say.
"This increase IN births Is quite
clearly related to the World War.
Even before our entry into 1t the
prospect of military service was for
some an occasion for fastening a
contemplated marriage. The sudden
upswing of births in September and
October 1912 evidently reflects the
outbreak of the war with the Pearl
Harbor episode in December OF tn
preceding year. This not only gave
an additional impetus for marriages,
put no doubt also induced some who
were already married to establish a
family. The marriages in the five
cities in the first three months OF
1912 were % per cent in excess OF
those in the same months of 1941. 55
Seasonal disturbances in the birth
rate have been noted as q result OF
previous wars also. In this country.
in 1918, the usual downward trend
of births in the last part Of the year
was accelerated, while in the same
period of 1919 the normal pattern
was completely reversed, with a
sharp rise in births, rejecting the
return OF soldiers to civilian life.
Figures for Paris in 1919 likewise
showed a continued upward trend
in births in the last half Of the year,
with a December maximum, where
as normally they were near tat
lowest level in that month.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
Synagogue Members
To Hear DR.. Walker
Second Church Pastor BETHEL Speaker Feb rs; Noon
Club to Hear Inez Alexander

at the home Of Miss Dorothy Dews,
10 Clifton avenue on Monday eve
ming, February IS at 1880 p. m.
The Mr.. and Mrs. Club will hold
4 special meeting of unusual inter-
est on Wednesday evening, February
II In the work room on the second
floor. The guests will be the wives
and parents Of the men from this
church who are In the service. Lieut..
and Mrs. James @. Kelsey will be
among those present. A covered
dish supper viii be held at $3.50 p.
m. followed by a most interesting
meeting. Mrs. Beatrice N. Freethy,
soprano soloist, will sing several sell
ections and lead In the group sing
Ing.
The next communion service with
reception of members will be held
on March Z. If there are any who
might be interested In joining our
fellowship at that time, either by
letter from another church on con-
fession of faith, they are asked to
speak with one Of the ministers be-
fore Thursday evening, February l8,
when the Standing committee will
meet and the names Of the pros
pective members read and approved.
The fourth Waterbury World War
Loyalty forum will be held on We'd
nesday evening Of this week at the
Waterbury Women's club at 8
o'clock. John williams Hughes,
young Welshman, who has been a
radio commentator, journalist, world
traveller and writer, will speak on
Our Ally, Britain, and the War"
The calendar of events next week
at the Second church follows:
Sunday, February 14-10:30 q. m,
Morning worship, Kindergarten de-
partment. HAS a. m. Church school.
Sunday Noon club, Davenport Bible
class. $3.50 p. m. Discussion group.
4:45 p. m. Pilgrim Fellowship. Gas
p. m. Young Peoples Choir re-
hearsal. 1880 p. m. Forum.
Monday, February 1870 p. m.
Older Boys Basketball group. 1880
D. m. Miss and Mrs. Club meeting
at IS Clifton avenue.
Tuesday, February 16-7:3O p. m.
Air Scouts.
Wednesday, February 1850 a.
m. Surgical dressings. 200 p. m.
Church Aid Sewing meeting. 400 p.
nj. Brownies. 400 p. m. Girl Scouts,
troop 8. $3.50 p. m. Mr.. and Mrs.
Club covered-dish supper and meet
ing. 1880 p. m. Sea Scouts.
Thursday, February 1890 a. m.
to 500 p. m. Red Cross sewing In
the work room. 400 p. m. Cubs. 500
D. IN. Standing committee meeting.
Friday, February 19-4:o0 p. m
Junior choir rehearsal. 1850 p. m,
Boy Scouts, troop Z.
sunday, February 21-946 q. m
Senior choir rehearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
Clio TO COMMENT
ON ABSENTEEISM

Disagreement with company off,
cials on the reported increase In
absenteeisn In factories throughout
the state will lead the executive
board Of the Connecticut CTO In
dustrial Council to issue q state
ment Of denial tonight in New
Haven, according to reports. The
board contends that the percentage
Of absenteeism Is small, although
manufacturers in the large indus
trial areas say 1t is constantly in
creasing. Officials Of several Of the
large Waterbury factories told The
Democrat In Q survey made yeSters
day, that there had been . DEFINITE
increase In the number Of man
hours lost here. 3
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13

opening Of the drive in September,
$11,512S5 worth Of stamps were pur-
chased.
Students Of Mr.. Walch's room at
Crosby bought $56.75 worth Of
stamps, leading all others. Other
high rooms were as follows:
j. T. Boland $44; Miss Cloudy
341.50; Mr.. Smith 5000, Miss x.
Hayes S34.40; and Mr.. Tappin $3.50.
Sales according to classes were:
junior $230.55; sophomore $l88.6O
freshman $175.40; senior $4,000:
Rooms which participated one hum
bred per cent were those Of Miss
K. Hayes for the 18th consecutive
week, Miss Keene, Mr.. Smith, Mrs.
Walch, Mr.. Mccarthy and Mr..
Murphy.
Crosby's grand total since Sep
TENDER is $14,874 and 60,4S4 stamps.
Glass sales at Wildly were as fol-
lows: senior, $o1.l5; Junior, $11770;
sophomore, $11325; freshman,
$4,000. The 100 per cent record
was achieved by the following rooms
Miss Page, Miss Jackson, Miss Ea-
ton, Miss Powers, Mr.. Membrtno,
and Mr.. Mambruno. A total Of 597
students participated this week. Mr..
Membrinos room led with sales
amounting to $55.15.
A total of $10,61630 woth OF
stamps have been purchased by
Wildly students to date.
Crosby will participate In "Buy
A Bomber" campaign next week, at
tempting to stimulate sales to OBJ
tain a large per capita increase. The
campaign sponsored by the Column
bia Scholastic Press will be nation
wide, with the school securing the
top increase obtaining the privil-
eye OF naming a bomber. The drive
will be sponsored by the Argus,
school publication. Other schools
of the area are expected to join the
contest.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
Revenue From F fishing,
Hunting Fees Declines
Report of Town Clerk Mrs. Mary G. KiImartin Reveals
Unusual Conditions; Emergency Responsible

Revenue from hunting and Ash
ing licenses has been drastically
reduced as compared to pre-war
years, with the prospect that 1t will
dwindle further, Mrs. Mary @. Kill
martin, town clerk, said today. From
le40-41, $l1,741 was received at
the office in fees for hunting and
fishing licenses. from l941 to az,
fees totaled $lS,b7S. SO far this
year, during the period which norm
ally sees the greatest rush Of appli-
cants, only $l,o68.50 has been re-
ceived.
Ordinarily, according TO Mrs. Kill
martin, many licenses are issued
during January and February, and
during the latter part Of December,
when they are given as Christmas
presents. In former years a large
percentage Of the yearly total OF
fees had already been received At
this time.
Sporting goods dealers cite the
shortage Of equipment caused by
government restrictions on the man
ufacture Of equipment as the pri-
mary factor for the reduction. Shot
gun shells are at q premium and
when present STOCKS are completely
exhausted no more will be obtain
able for commercial purposes. Small
arms ammunition Is equally scarce
Facsd with prospects as dismal as
their hunting brethren, fishermen
.:hort OF tackle will have to rely
On the willow pole and bent pin OF
boyhood days. Reels, rods, silk lines
and other such paraphernalia will
rot be manufactured for the dura-
ton. Small stocks IN the sport
ing goods stores may be further
depleted at the beginning OF the
fishing season by those fortunate
enough to have the leisure to fish
and access (within walking dis
tance) of q stream. But In any case,
hundreds who customarily pursue
the elusive trout will be unable to
do so because Of the gasoline short.
age,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
FIRM SENDS HOME
53SWEATER GIRLS
u Sympathizers Walk
Out of StratfOrd Aircraft
Factory in Protest
BY WILLIAM ID. CLARK
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

Stratford, Conn. Feb. 13.-(UP)-
Labor and management committees
of one Of the worlds greatest air.
craft corporations sat down today,
not to grapple with the monument
tai problems of the war, but to de-
ciGs whether women workers must
wear "zaggy old slack suits" or can
feel more comfortable and feminine
in silhouette Lana Turner-type
sweaters while they do their bit on
the production line.
The girls. So of whom wene sent
home for wearing sweaters instead
of jackets, and % sympathizers who
walked out In protest Of the dismiss
sails, sought emancipation from the
regulations Of the Vought-SikorSky
Aircraft Corporation, on several
grounds:
That there was more than met
the eye in the rule that sweaters
must give way to expensive and
clumsy cover-an Jackets.
That the Jackets, like the Stacks
look trim when they are new, but
get sloppy and baggy" when they
are washed q few times.
That sweater is warmer and
comfortable, besides being less ex'
pensive than the jackets. ..
And that III the men can wear
sweaters, why can't we?"
Furthermore, the girls charge that
the company rules have changed SO
often-and they must buy their own
uniforms-that the plant lis more
like q style shop" than an airplane
factory.
And in summary, they assert "the
ban on sweaters can't be because Of
safety rules"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
SECOND VICTORY
LOAN DRIVE SET

Washington, Feb. 13.-tUP)-The
Treasury plans another Victory loan
drive in April at which 1t hopes to
borrow at least as much as the
$l2, 900 100000 raised in that manner
In December.
Secretary of Treasury Henry Nor
genthau, Jr., disclosing plans for the
new drive at press conference yes
;erday, said he expected to spend
much of his time between now and
April making arrangements for the
drive.
The Treasury originally had
planned to have another drive IN
February or March, but plans were
changed when the December cam
paign exceeded the 100000, 900
goal by more than So per cent. Both
individuals and corporations were
asked to invest in Victory loans In
December
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13

The impact of war in 1912 COM
pj:tely shattered the normal sea-
sonal pattern of births In this coun-
try, in addition to sending the num-
Der of births to a record level, &C
cording to the statisticians Of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany. indicative of this general
trend are reports on births for sue
cessive months In fly: large cities
New York, Boston, Baltimore,
Washington and New Orleans.
The statistic!ans explain that in
ordinary years, the birth rate,
month by month, runs through q
typical cycle, with a minor crest In
early spring and a major peak In
summer, while the lowest levels are
reached In late spring and early
winter. This cycle for the five large
cities underwent a startling change
IN 1912, they say. With but slight
Interruptions, there was a progress
sive increase in the birth rate be-
ginning with the month of June and
continuing right through to the end
Of the year. December recorded the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
MANY VALENTINES
ON WAY OVERSEAS

For the wives and sweethearts of
thousands of Waterbury young men
in the armed forces. Valentines day
tomorrow will take on added sig
nificance. Greetings have been sent
to loved ones on far-flung fronts
and in widely scattered army camps
in this country.
.Stationers reported stocks Of spe-
cially designed cards, with senti-
ment appropriate for men in serv-
ice were rapidly exhausted. Sales
in general were said to have ex-
ceeded last years and the comic
variety enjoyed its usual popularity
The origin of the custom Of send
ing greeting cards on Valentines
day Is obscure, according to Web
ster's dictionary. and the connec-
ton with st. Valentine. a Christian
martyr OF the third century, prob
ably accidental"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
POLICE HERE AID
GAS CONSERVATION
Traffic Lights Responsible
for Fewer Delays, Less
Consumption OF Fluid

Waterbury police not only are
prepared to cooperate in the pro-
gram of gasoline conservation sug-
Sested by National Transportation
Director Joseph Eastman, but IN
fact are a step ahead Of Mr.. East
man. Superintendent of Police Dam
lei j. Carson said today. The su-
rerintendent disclosed that the
initial step had been taken here
Monday, when Sergeant Chatfleld,
department electrician, re-arranged
the cycles In the traffic light at
the intersection of Bank and Mea-
dow streets, so that motorists now
lose less time, ana consequently use
less gas, while waiting for the
change.
Eastman's plan received national
publicity Wednesday, and II widely
adopted will result In reducing
Gasoline wastage. Sergeant Chat
field explained that such changes
entail careful study In each case,
since the volume of traffic widely
varies at different Intersections
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13

Enlistments will be accepted at
the local marine recruiting office in
the Post Office Building beginning
today, and Sergeant Maxwell p
Dickerson Of the staff offers the
following questions and answers as
a guide to potential recruits:
Q. What are the requirements
for Joining the Marine Womens
Reserve?
"A. Enlisted personnel must be
u. s. citizens between twenty and
thirty-six years Of age, with min
iinunn of two years Of high school or
business school training, stand at
least five feet tall, weigh at least 90
pounds, may be married, but have
no children under 10 years Of age,
and must not have q husband In
the Marine Corps.
Q. What are the pay grades2
A. The same as those Of men. A
private will receive so dollars a
month; private first class, "a dollars
a month; corporal, So dollars q
month, and sergeant 10 dollars a
month. The highest ranking enlist
ed woman can receive 1873 dollars,
while the highest ranking office is
paid $50 dollars.
Q. What are the requirements
for becoming commissioned off,
Ger? U
A. Women from 20 to so years Of
age, with college degree or two
years Of college and two years Of
business experience who can pass
the physical requirements are eligl-
BILE to become officers. Enlisted wo-
men who show ability and leader
ship will be commissioned from the
ranks.
Q. What type of uniform will be
worn?
A. A trim forest-green uniform,
the same as that worn by men Of
the Marine Corps, will be worn by
the women reserves.
@. Will there be a special identi-
flying initial name for the women
marinesP
A. No. All are marines-members
Of the U. s. Marine Corps, Wo-
mems Reserve.
Q. Where will marine women's
reserve tramp
A. At major women's colleges
Enlisted personnel will train al
Hunter College IN New York City
and officers at Smith College ir
Northampton, Massachusetts, or o.
Mount Holyoke College at South
Hadley In Massachusetts,.
@. What are the allowances and
benefits?
A. In addition to pay, food
clothing and quarters family allow
ances are made, free medical aElC
dental care Is given, low-rate gov.
eminent insurance Is available, fret
mail Is offered discounts are giver
on transportation, theaters, ane
hotels, and famous thorough marine
training Is offered.
@. Where do I go to join the
women's reserve?
A. Apply at the nearest q. s.
Marine Corps recruiting and induc-
ton station.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13

Rev. Dir. John o. walker pastor
Of the Second Congregational
church, will be the speaker at the
evening services Friday, February
26, at Bethel synagogue.
Miss Inez Alexander will address
the Sunday Noon club on the sub
ject: "What Does Democracy Mean
to Your" Miss Alexander Is con-
nected with the State Welfare de-
partment. Lincoln's birthday should
bring to mind some pertinent
thoughts about the serious problem
Of racial prejudice. The club meets
at 11:45 in the chapel.
The Pilgrim Fellowship will pre-
sent some views on the subject Of
World Confederation before the
Discussion Group at $3.50 p. m. in
the chapel.
At the Pilgrim Fellowship regular
meeting In the chapel at 8 o'clock,
the young people will continue the
discussion Of World Confederation
with Miss Helen Haugh as leader.
Social, business ard supper hour will
precede the meeting.
The Miss and Mr.. Club will meet
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
LOCAL STUDENTS
GRADUATE TODAY

The centennial class at Holy
Cross College was graduated today
without commencement exercise be-
cause Of the influence Of the war
time program. 1t was the first time
In SO years that the governor Of
Massachusetts did not confer the
degrees, which will be mailed to the
graduates. Waterbury members Of
the class who completed their
courses include Francis J. McGrath,
James ]. McGrath, and Thomas e.
McGrath, brothers, Of 322 Robbins
street, two Of whom are new In the
service, Louis ]. Gallulo, Of 20 Alder
street, and Thomas E. Keane Of SOB
Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
ROSALIND RUSSELL
AMONG VICTIMS

Waterbury's R0salind Russell was
one of four motion picture stars
named BY the FBI last night as re-
ciplents OF extortion letters during
the past year and q half. The
announcement was made after the
arrest IN Idaho. Of Roger Barker. 10,
who confessed writing the letters IN
Los Angeles 70 Miss Russell. Bette
Davis. Deanna DuFbin and Mickey
Rooney. Barker also sent letters
demanding money 10 Ex-Governor
Culbert II. Olson OF California,
threatening death unless payment
was made. The youth ls held under
e6 900 bond. awaiting removal pro.
eeedlngs In Win Fails.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
CARD LOST 81 YEARS

Burlington, VT, Feb. 13-(UP)-
On March 10, 1909, while visiting
In Newport, SO miles from here,
Mrs. Edward Shequin mailed a
postcard to her mother in Burling-
ton.
Yesterday, a letter carrier re-
turned the card to Mrs. Shequin af-
ter 1t had been lost in the mails
nearly 81 years.
Mrs. sheuin's mother died In
1925.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-13
SECTOR LEADERS
MEETING MONDAY

A meeting OF all sector leaders O
Zone 9 win be held IN the Russell
school Monday evening AZ 1;so
o'eloek. AL members are urged 20
attend, A discussion on the new
warning signal system WI take
nlaee. The rev signals become o.
feslive IN Connecticut "wednesday
February ~.