davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
TOOL COMPANY
SEEKS ADVICE
Writes Navy Department
for Instructions on Pro-
Cedure of BIaCkOut'

Jerome YountZ, local representa-
tive of the Waterbury Tool Com
pany, subsidiary of Vickers, Inc,
said today that the company is TAX
ing up the matter with the Navy
Department concerning State Police
Comsr. Edward j. Hickeys report,
as acting administrator of the Con-
necticut War Council, on the non
compliance with blackouts on the
part of the local branch.
He added that Walter Pohl vice
president and general manager of
the company is comforting with the
Navy Department about the matter,
but expects reply within day or
so.
During Waterbury blackouts, the
Waterbury Tool plant has ignored
the tests and has continued its
operations under ordinary illumin-
alton, with the reply to local de-
Tense officials that it has permits
sion from the Navy Department to
do so, since it is doing special work
for the Navy.
However, last week, Comsr Hickey
was in Waterbury and made the
observation during the blackout test
and was quite concerned with what
he saw He said unless the Water
bury Tool Company complies with
the blackouts, he will suggest that
no further practice blackouts take
place in this state 1t is superf1uous
under the present situation, he
added.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
HOUSING PROBLEMS
TO Be DISCUSSED
Regional Officers Here
Wednesday Night; Hole
Conversion Plan Rushed

Problems concerning local hous-
ing conditions will be reviewed on
Wednesday night at Sis at the War
Housing Center on Grand street by
members of the local War Housing
committee and John M. DobbS, re-
gional representatives.
Mayor John S. Monagan. Joseph
Moran, Connecticut representative,
William Davies of Hartford, Joseph
Sullivan local War Housing agent,
and D. T. Harrington, Jr,, fee ne
gotiator.
Charles Palompa will represent
the FPHA.
In order to provide staff TO ade-
qu&tely cover the expanding duties
of the local War Housing committee,
in connection with the Hole con-
version program, an office has been
opened in the same building with
the already established office, 1t
was announced today by Joseph
Sullivan, manager of the housing
center.
The staff arrived today and is
completing plans Tor drlVe u eX-
pedite the conversion of large es-
adjustments into homes in an eff
fort to alleviate the critical housing
conditions which are in evidence
here. New applications are being
considered and due applications are
being processed by the new office
The conversion program elimi-
mates the necessity of using critical
war materials to build new homes,
and utilities minimum supply for
remodeling and repairing.
Charles Murphy, who has been
with the HOIC almost since its be-
ginning, is the representative.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
lOOOTH Clubhouse
DEDICATED BY USO
Waterburians Assured OF
Effective Use of Contrib
tons By Chairman

With the opening of it's 1,0Ooth
clubhouse this week, total USO op-
erations, including mobile units and
station lounges, reached 1921, Ray
Johns, director of field operations,
U. S. A., announced today.
The 1,000th club was inaugurated
in Ipavia, H., one of the commun-
tiles serving Camp Ellis.
Every person in Waterbury who
contributes to the War and Com
munity Chest this fall may rest
assured that even more effective
help will be given to the USO as an
agency member of the National
War Fund, which is affiliated with
our own Waterbury Community
and War Chest" j. Francis Smith,
the recently elected chairman of
the local campaign committee, said
today.
I'm the first half of this year
USO has launched 1853 new opera
tons in the continental United
States and hemisphere bases, or an
average of So month";" Mr. Johns
ptiN' WV VIII COlllllluC W cSlJdIlu
for the remainder Of the year. in
order to meet the demand for rec
reational services to the armed
forces.
I'm addition TO 1000 cIubhouses
located in every state in the I'm
ion and in 16 hemisphere bases,
USO operates 166 smaller centers
13l travellers aid services, ll6
troops in transit lounges in rail
road and bus stations, "a mobile
service units for isolated guard
posts and a number of special
trucks for Army maneuvers.
Through these divisions USO
aims to make USO services avail
able as widely as possible to men
and women in the service wherever
they may be--in Army camps and
Navy stations. travelling on leave
or Through. serving in lonely guard
posts, or on maneuvers. The extent
of its services may be seen in the
fact that attendance at USO oper-
ationS is now 100000 a month,
including families and friends of
members of the armed forces, VOL
unteerS, and repeat visits"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
BANQUET
MARKS JUBILEE
Governor, Mayor Among
Many Prominent Guests
Invited Tomorrow

Members Of the Waterbury lodge
of ElkS will celebrate the 50th ami
versary of the organization at a
banquet tomorrow night, it was an
nounced today by Chairman Joseph
F. Mulville.
Governor Raymond E. Baldwin
heads the list of dignitaries who
are expected to attend and Judge
Kenneth V. Wynne of the superior
court bench will deliver the princi-
pal speech. State Senator John F.
Tobin will be POSTMASTER. Other
guests include: Lieut.. Gov. William
L. MADDEN, Mayor John S. Monagan,
Rev. Francis M. OShea, Rev Roger
B. T. Anderson, Lieut.. Col. George
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
NO VEGETARIAN
TO CALL MEETING
UdelOwitz Answering Up
son Also Explains Secre=
tary's Jay, Funds

Edward Udelowitz told the Demo-
crat today that Mr.. Upson's state
ment to the effect that Republi-
can town convention couldn't be
called until after June %, because
of the absence of its chairman is
an excuse and a little late" Mr..
Udelowitz added That every Re-
publican convention has a vice.
chairman, except this city; and in
the absence of the chairman Judge
Conway the vice chairman has the
authority to act.
UdeloWitz also refuted Upson's
statement that $500 is inadequate
by asserting that that sum of
money is sufficient for the purpose
of opening headquarters, appointing
a secretary who is authorized to
make voters" He also declared that,
THAT amount of money is more
than necessary to pay for capable
man who would only be required
to handle his duties during the
four months occupation"
1.-The sum of $500 has nothing to
do with operating the campaign and
is foolish to even think that that
amount would. 1t requires at least
20 to Is thousand dollars to operate
a campaign successfully" he de-
clared, adding that it is not up to
a party treasurer to raise these funds
it is up to him to receive and dis
burse the funds.
Mr.. Udelowitz added that the
town committee during the past sew
eral years has been a complete fail
ure, adding that 1t has contributed
almost nil to the success of previous
campaigns. consequently it would
be Just as we'll to disband this par
ticular branch of the organization
which would result with more eff
cient progress" he declared.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
TWO INJURED WHEN
HORSE MAKES BOLT

John Kelly and his young daugh-
ter, of Bethlehem, sustained minor
injuries when they had to jump
from a wagon hitched to "runa-
way" horse-later described by the
driver as possibly stung by a bee.
Mr.. Kelly sustained a dislocated
shoulder and his daughter, Reba,
suffered back bruises and a minor
cut on the head. Both were treated
by DR.. John F.. Kilgus, Jr., of Itch
field.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
NOVELTY FEATURES
IN DEFENSE DRIVE

Waterbury civilian defense au-
thorities will launch a drive for the
recruitment of volunteers in COOP
Grafton with citys retail merchants
beginning July l and continuing
through July 8. it was announced
today by Mrs. Mark l.. Sperry, OCD
member of the War Council
Slogans will be displayed with dec
orations and elaborate sets in show
windows of the leading stores of
the city. Grieve, Bisset & Holland,
Hampson, Mintie 81 Abbott, Inc,
and Jones, Morgan & Co, have
turned over all show window space
to the drive. The value of volunteer
service in air raids, communications
home nursing and protective public
safety services will be depicted in
the displays.
The drives slogan. What are
you doing to help win the war: at
home: at work. as a volunteer"
will be featured in the various
stores.
Volunteers are assisting with the
building and decorating Of the sets
which will describe civilian defense
RIIX WAR RONnS STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14

track near South Leonard and Rail
road Hill streets. Death resulted
two days after he was struck by a
train.
Plaintiff in the other case was
Catherine McKelvey, administrative
of the estate of Francis McKelvey
Of Waterbury, who was killed Sep
TENDER 10, 1912, when he crossed
a railroad track at the Boyden street
trestle. The victim, who was eight
years old, was playing with other
children near the tracks at the
time.
Other actions withdrawn today
were the $500 damage suit filed
in superior court by H. Ellery Per-
kinson Of Manhasset, N. Y, against
Harold J. Parkinson Of Waterbury,
and the $4,000 suit entered in COM
mon pleas court by Leo and Jeanne
Daigle of Waterbury against Irving
Hammer of Brooklyn, N. Y
The Parkinson action was based
on alleged loans amounting to
$2,1O950 made by the plaintiff. No
disclosure was made on settlement
terms. The common pleas case was
based on an automobile accident
which occurred June 8, 1912, on
Merlden road near Pierpont street.
Leo Daigle claimed his car was dam
aged to the extent of 5000 and asked
for $500 damages, while the other
plaintiff alleged she sustained in
juries to her forehead and arm and
sought damages of $4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
Y.M.C.A. SECRETARY
KIWANIANS' GUEST

THE Expansion of the Y.MC.A.'
in the city will be discussed by Her
bert Smith, general secretary of the
Waterbury YM.C.A. at the noon
meeting of the Kiwanis club Wed
nesday a The Elton He will also
discuss the growth of the women's
division of the "Y". Chairman OF
the program is Lee Wilcox.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14

A. Leonard, on active service - Al
bany, Ga. Lieut. Col MoTtin. r A.
O'Hara. disu ct deputy for western
Connecticut, James V. Pedace. Gis-
trict deputy for eastern Connccti-
cut, Russell l.. Patterson. Torring-
ton. chairman of the State Liquor
Control Commission, Lieut. Col Will
liam j. Shanahsn and Trustees
Thomas F. Flanagan and Dennis J.
Clancy.
William T. Carroll Of West Haven.
only active charter member of the
Waterbury lodge. will also be pres
ent, it was reported.
Lodge members and two or threc
non-members will present a min
strel show under the direction OF
Freddie Hall following the banquet
Frank Comskey will accompany.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
OIL COMPANIES
FACING CHARGES

Cases of three local oil companies
which are charged with violating
gasoline ration regulations are ex-
pected to be tried sometime this
month, according to a report by the
OPA. The charges resulted after
an extensive investigation in the
city.
Defendants will be the Merit Oil
Corporation, charged with shortage
of gasoline and misuse of ct" ra-
tons; Eagle Oil Company. shortage
of gasoline, acceptance of coupons
without registration numbers en-
dorsed and delivery Of supplies with
out coupons.
Reports had been circulating for
some time that local concerns would
be prosecuted as the result Of al
legged violations uncovered here.
nUTxv Wy An nnATnr, f,uN Ammo,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
HOLDS GRADUATION

Forty-four students received their
diplomas at graduation exercises
of SIS. Peter and Paul school held
yesterday at the school. Rev. Fran
els J. Barrett of the Blessed Sac
rament church delivered the grad
uation address.
Members of the class will be
guests of the Mothers club of the
church tomorrow night at the an
nual reception to be held in the
parish hall.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
BANK ST. PROPERTY
TO BE CLEANED UP

The grounds in the vicinity of
Wards flats will be cleaned up in
approximately two weeks. Supt. OF
Streets Herbert L. Scott-Smith an
nounced today. Mr.. Scott-Smith is
a member of the mayors keep-the-
city-clean committee.
Mr.. Scott-Smith said that great
deal of work and time will have to
be contributed to this project which
will need a crane and trucks to do
away with the accumulation OF sew
eral years junk and debris covering
the place. The flats are located
near the Brooklyn bridge on Bank
street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
RULING ASKED ON
CHRISTMAS BONUS

C. l. O.-Organized employees Of
the Mattatuck Mfg. Co. have asked
the War Labor Board to settle dis
pute on payment of a Christmas
bonus, according to report by John
j. Driscoll, representative of Local
251 of the Mine. Mill & Smelter
Workers union.
The concern last December grant,
ed a bonus payment to office work
ers but no provision was made for
production employees. The local
union also asked Tie WLB for union
security and an extra weeks vaca-
ton pay.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
Settlement Made In
Fatal r. r. Accidents
Two $4,000 Suits Withdrawn Here Today; Terms
Not Announced; Other Withdrawals Made Public

Two $4,000 civil actions brought against the New
York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad the result of
fatalities, in 1941 and last year, withdrawn
today from the superior court docket Terms of settlement
not disclosed in either case however One of the
suits brought by Minnie Mertz administrative of
the Frederick Merz of Waterbury, who died of injuries
sustained August 20 1941 while walking the railroad
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14

~Jist see Mile Tookers, tn June
Bride, headin' fer home an Mother.
Prob'bly she asked her new hubby
his opinion NV her hat--an' he told
her. Or mebbe he hez started read
in tn sorts page at breakfast. I
oncet heard Teller say that bride
is woman with fine prospect Nv
happiness behind her"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
Hospital
Bulletins

Mrs. Anna Horea, SO. 1872 Bishop
street, was reported as resting
comfortably by st. Mary's Hospital
this morning. Mrs. Horcat sus-
tanned rib injuries Saturday when
she fell from a platform to the
pavement of Cherry street ice
plant.
Mrs. Kate Smith, 81, HaIIow
road, Woodbury., was treated and
discharged from Waterbury hos
pital Saturday night after she
fractured her wrist in fall while
walking on Quarry road, Middle
bury
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
Easton, Pa, Believes Its Flag
AntedateS Betsy Ross By Year
By JERRY RIDEOUT
United Press Staff Correspondent

Easton, Pa June 14(UP) Betsy Ross all
luton 66 today but this city Stripes
which
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
MONDAY, June l4th:

Distribution of Fuel Oil Applica
lions at all neighborhood fire
houses for next winters supply.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
TUESDAY, June 18th:

Golden jubilee celebration of the
Waterbury Elks. A banquet will
be held followed by a minstrel
show.
A special meeting of the Wash
ington Park Community club will
be held at 8:15 in the Washing
ton Park community house.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
WEDNESDAY, June 18th:

Plans for the camping season will
be made at a meeting Of Troop
10. Boy Scouts at 7 o'clock in the
washington Park community
house
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-14
THURSDAY, June 18th:

Miss Eleanor Clyde johnson will
preside at the final meeting of
the season of Ladies' auxiliary to
Canton T. r. Martin at o'clock
at Odd Fellows hall.
Course that Tookers girl might
hev slipped up by not havin' a meal
ready fer her groom-or it might
hey been ready, but not too APP
petizin' or film. When it comes tub
appetizin' meals, remember CASH
ms Homogenized Milk. It's tn per-
feet milk fer cream soups, cookin'
or puddin's. Cashin's Homogenized
Milk hez a flavor that peps up any
meal. An Cashin's Homogenized
Milk is also mighty good on cereals
or fer drinkin'. June Brides kin save
lots NV trouble with Cashin's,'
ZEKE
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16
Forty-Nine Years Ago.
From The Ely TimesO
Friday, Sept. Z, 1894

EAAodyg oCpss - 1OC4-
Saturday, Hinkley and many other
towns of the state were wiped out by
fire which was famed by hurricane
winds and was the outgroth OF a for
est fire miles away which had been
burning for several days. The rail-
road men on the st. Paul & Duluth
road did heroic work in rescuing peo-
pie from the burning towns. Engineer
Root proved himself a hero. After
loading the train with refugees, It was
discovered that fire had cut off ths
escape. Root ran his engine and train
through roaring furnace famed by
the heavy wind and brought the load
Of people to safety although the
coaches were afire The passengers
left the train at Skunk lake and piled
into its waters. The scenes at Hinkley
were duplicated at Pokegema, Brook
dale, Sandstone, Mud Greek and He'll
gate. The loss of life was over 500 and
the property damage estimated at S.
600 900. Relief committees were form
ed and supplies and money forwarded
to the stricken territory. The Ely
committee forwarded its share, besides
messages of sympathy, as many had
friends in the area.
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16

marine corps detachment. The pro-
gram is an officer candidate course
sponsored by the navy department so
that man can complete his college
education and continue his studies to
become marine officer.
Donald Kangas, seaman, second
class, writes that he Is now attending
the signal and quartermasters' school
at Camp Peterson, Farragut, Idaho.
"I can't seem to get out Of the
South" declares Sgt. j. F. Skradski,
462nd Serv. So, 309th Serv. Gp, WAAF',
who has been transferred to Walter
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16

maintenance work on aircraft under
simulated battle conditions.
George r. Anderson is one OF $50
soldier students attending Heidelberg
college, Tiffin, Ohio, under the army's
new specialized training program. He
is taking course in basic engineering.
If qualified he will be sent to another
school for further training. Hours at
the college: 6:15 a. m. until 1920 p. m.
Pvt. Paul S. Prola was enlisted in
the Viz program of the navy and is
now training at the University OF
Notre Dame, Ind, as part of the
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16

S. Grahek, ASTU 1905, Co. I, Stanford
u, Calf, will be OF special interest
to his friends who have attended col
lege:
"I never knew what it was to study
on a SATURDAY NIGHT, but do
now! Nevertheless, every bit OF effort
we put forth is more than compen-
sated for in the final tabulation.
have been here for about month and
half, but last week is the first time
I met someone from home. My cousin,
Ed, who's stationed at Treasure Is
land (35 miles away took me by sur
prise. While we were walking down
the corridor, whom should we meet but
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16

Rudy Pinola who attended EIy Junior
college with us. I guess this is a small
world after all.
Il am in an advanced pre-medtcaI
unit which is a conglameration OF fel-
lows from every state. Insofar as I
know there Is only one other, at Yale.
since most Of the boys VIII be enter
ing medical school in November or
January, our program has been doubled
In order to complete the work. This
means, for example, that instead or
completing organic chemistry in TWO
quarters, we're doing so in 10 weeks.
Our day starts at a. m. and ends at
11:30 p. m, but we do get time or
for meals. Besides the studies. we
take physical training ana military
science three afternoons each week.
including Saturday.
Il noticed In recent issue HAROLD
NIEMI asked for my address. Sure
would like to hear from him"
While Sergeant Skradski bemoaned
his continued assignment to the South.
PIC. James w. Pete rejoiced that he
was once again up north"
My good fortune has brought me
=.
Pete said. I'VE stay in tar paper
covered barracks that don't look ike
much from the outside but the inside
s clean and nice. The food and water
are good compared iwth the last sta
ion. I will attend a radio operators
and mechanics school for about six
months, which will give me a chance
20 get some of Minnesota winter. For
/ while 1 thought I was going TO spend
,he winter down south There is too
much northern blood in me to ever
AXE me away from the woods and the
axes.
The first two or three days here
i almost frOze, because we came out
OF Texas where the temperature was
l2O degrees and better"
Cpl. Frank NJ. Bobence has been
graduated from an army air forces
training command school at
Detroit as an aircraft technician and
viii be transferred to an air force
init where he will help keep the fight
ng aircraft at top efficiency.
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16

of enlisted men at the first WAC train
ing center at Fort Des Moines.
Pfc. Glenwood j. Hallow has been
graduated from the B-24 Liperator
bomber mechanics school at Keesler
Field, Biloxi, Miss, and is now ready
for active line duty. He may, however,
be sent to factory school for further
specialized training or to one OF the
army air forces training commands
flexible gunnery schools to become an
aerial gunner. The last eight days OF
his course at Keesler Field were spent
at Fort Liberator," a branch OF the
school where he learned to perform
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16

boro, s. C. IF it wasn't for the heat,
this would be a nice place. Lots OF
trees-and graSs-put no lakes, except
man-made one three miles away in
which we have chance to swim
once week for training purposes.
"I met my old pal, Cliff Sikala, here
so we get together and talks over the
fishing trips. We miss Minnesota and
can hardly wait to return.
II must say that the people Of Ely
are doing swell job buying bonds.
want to send my regards to the folks
at home"
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16
WAR REPORTER HERE.


Jack Barnett, AP war correspondent
and photographer vacationing az
BURNSIDE lake at the home OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. Daley, told the Rotarians last
night Of his war experiences In Africa
and Sicily. He said the Sicily campaign
was tough Notwithstanding the re-
ports printed in American newspapers
OF the weakness OF the fighting He Is
returning to the fighting front within
a short time. Guests were DR.. Davies,
IN charge of the x-ray survey, Ray
Hoefler and Otto Swanson as a visit
ing Rotarian. L. H. Larson, program
chairman, introduced the speaker.
Birthday greetings in song were sung
for Bob Watts and Stanley Adkins
and Frank DiNino led group singing
to music by Miss Fleming DR.. Davies
will address the next meeting.
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16
ORDER FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR
IN PROBATE COUR'


No. 37028.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF ANTON TEKAVITZ, also known
as ANTON TEKAVEC, also known
as ANTON TEKOVIC, Decedent.
1T IS ORDERED that the petition
for settlement and allowance OF the
final account filed herein by Jenny
Tekavitz, as representative of the
estate of said decedent, and for the
assignment of the residue of said es-
tate to the persons entitled thereto, be
heard before this Court on Monday,
October IL, 1943, at ten o'clock A NJ,
in the Probate Court Room in the
Court House in Duluth, Minnesota,
and that all persons interested then
show cause, if any they have, why such
petition should not be granted.
Witness the HON. j. K. UNDER
HILL, Judge Of Probate Court, this
18th day Of September, 1943.
Sheldon Watts, Clerk of Probate.
(Seal Of Probate Court
Peter Moscatelli, Attorney for
Petitioner, Ely, MINI. 9-l6-23-3O
The Ely miner., 1943-09-16
news ABOUT
SERvlCEMEN

SOLDIERS NEWS - A FqY - -
Staff Sgt. VIM. A. Schiltz has been
awarded the good conduct medal, ac-
cording to the Fort DeS Moines pub
lie relations officer. Sergeant SchiltZ
is stationed with the post complement