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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02
ELLA BRANICAN
OFF FOR SOUTH
Cherry Street Resident De-
parts Today to Winter
in Florida

Naugatuck, December 2. - Mrs.
Ella Branigan, 81 Cherry street, was
recently rendered farewell surprise
party at ner home in connection
with her trip TO Florida for the win
ter months.
Mrs. Branigan, a well-known and
popular resident Of Naugatuck, left
today for Clearwater, Florida.
A supper was served at the party,
followed by music and dancing. Mrs.
Branigan was presented several
gifts.
Among those attending were:
Mrs. Mary E. Brosnahan, Mrs. Bea
Schmidt, Mrs. Abbie uirke, Mrs.
Nellie Scanlon, Mrs. Julia Curtin,
Mrs. Bridget Curtin, Mrs. Eas St.
John, Mrs. Nora st. John, and Mrs.
Margaret Yoerck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02

Naugatuck, Dec. 2-An appeal
from q War Labor Board ruling
concerning check-on at the U. s.
Rubber C. footwear plant here will
be taken by the factory manage
ment and Local As, United Rubber
Workers Of America.
Under the WLB ruling union
members would have 60 days in
which to pay the initiation fees
and the union charter requires
payment within 30 days, Joseph p.
1enishea, president said.
The union, in a letter informing
the regional board Of the WLB of
It's planned appeal, cites the case
Of the Des Moines plant Of the
United States Rubber Co., in which
the WLB granted requests on dues
and initiation check-offs exactly
SIMILAR to those made by the Maui
gatuck union, Mr.. Kenishea said.
He explained local IS feels If the
request could be granted for one
division OF the U. s. Rubber, 1t
should be allowed for another.
Robert Lowell, industrial rela-
tons manager Of the footwear
plant, said the factory has also
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02
Navy Gets Lambert
Memorial Trophy

New York, Dec. 2.-(UP)-The
August v. Lambert Memorial Tro-
ply, significant of football suprem-
acy In the east, today was awarded
30 the United States Naval Aca-
demy's grid team.
Defeated only by .Sotre Dame in
nine games, the Middies polled Sc
votes to two for Army, the only
other team given consideration by
the voting sports writers.
The trophy will be awarded to
representatives OF the Navy team IN
special ceremonies here next Tues
day, Dec. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02
BALDWIN RETAINS
COMMERCE POST

Naugatuck, Dec. 2.-Harold p.
Baldwin was reelected president Of
the Naugatuck Chamber Of Com
merce for the coming year. at the
directors annual meeting held in
G. Of c. hall Monday night.
Victor N. Peterson and Clarence
E. Jones were elected vice presi-
dents. Hiding N. Olson remains
as treasurer and Miss Irene L.
Squires was appointed secretary.
Mr.. Baldwin, Mr.. Jones, Mr.. Pc
terson and william G. Boies were
named members Of the executive
committee.
Naugatuck, Dec. 2-The annual
fair Of the Methodist church will
be held tonight and Friday in the
church hall. A creamed chicken
supper from to Z this evening will
open the fair. 1t will be open to the
public.
Seven booths will sell articles Of
various sorts. Different societies
Of the church are In charge Of these
booths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02

last night aboard the Gripsholm.
He said that about 6 p m, Tues
day night, when the exchange ves-
sci was nearing New York, the pas
sengers observed the lights of
Coast Guard Cutters, and that
three hours later they saw the first
lights on shore.
I'VE stood for hours on deck
looking at the lights we had been
waiting SO long to see," he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02
Union Appeals WLB
Ruling On Check-Off
Footwear Plant Agrees With Rubber Workers Local;
Des MOines Factory Case Cited

notified the regional board Of It's
intention to appeal the ruling. He
did not disclose grounds for the ap-
peal
1t Is believed the factory objects
t othe check-ofi system as a whole.
The union had anticipated the
WLB ruling and it Is probable Pas
quale Gallucci. international organi-
Der, will confer with regional board
members on the matter in the near
future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02

the raid, but the Americans downed
% enemy fighters.
American Marauder pombers also
raided Nazi airdromes near Lille.
France, and Cambria, Belgium, while
other Allied planes hit enemy tar
gets in France and Holland. A few
German planes struck at London
and southeast England during the
night, causing slight damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02
PROFESSOR DIES

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 2A(UP)-
Howard Parker Fairfield, IS, pro-
feSsor- emeritus of machine con-
struction at Worcester Polytechnic
institute, died today at a hospital
of heart disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 2 - CU.P.)
Governor Baldwin gave assur-
ances today to special legislative
committee that the expense Of rem
ovating the gubernatorial mansion
would be kept to a minimum.
Some work on the mansion was
ordered stopped several weeks ago,
soon after it was announced that
an extra $4,000 had been appro-
priated, bringing the total cost of
altering the 19-room house to $170,-
900.
Since then the special legislative
committee has met with War Pro-
duction Board officials to avoid the
use Of critical materials In the
house. Word was awaited from the
WPB as to when the alterations can
be resumed.
1.-THE residence" said Governor
Baldwin, will not merely be q
home for the governors Of Connec-
ticut. but will be a public building.
1t will be symbol Of the hospital
ity Connecticut extends to out-of-
state visitors and a place where the
chief executive will be able to re-
ceive Connecticut citizens at public
functions
Hartford, Conn, Dec. 2 - (U.P.)
Republican State Senator John
Christensen today took over the
presidency of the Connecticut Veg
etable Growers Association, after Its
annual meeting scored the OPA for
failing to recognize the expense and
risks confronting farmers In meet
ig the demands for more food.
An outright elimination of price
control on vegetable growing was
proposed by A. E. Wilkinson, ex-
tension specialist at University Of
Connecticut.
"A grower cannot be expected to
be patriotic when he can't meet his
production expenses and make q
little profit besides,' Wilkinson de-
clared.
They ought to apply the same
standards of patriotism to farmer
and vegetable growers that they do
to industry. Industry is guaranteed
a ten per cent profit above expenses
and it seems to be pretty. much
within the bounds of patriotism.
How about the growers?"
Porter r. Taylor, general man
ager Of the cooperative fruit and
vegetable association, charged that
regional Offices of the OPA have
rendered conflicting rulings in their
respective territories, which cannot
continue without having a serious
effect upon national distribution
Such situation Is unnecessary and
inexcusable, and reflects poor ad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02
NEWS OF CONNECTICUT

ministration.
The Association elected Ernest
Cuzzocreo, Orange, as vice-pres-
ident; Frank w. Roberts, Middle
town, secretary and Henry Peter
son, Mapping, treasurer.
Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. Pup
Gov. Baldwin today appealed to
Washington authorities for second
time to confer with him on the milk
problems confronting the state,
pointing out that unless something
Is done Immediately. milk produc-
ton will fall below q safe level
The governors telegram was d.
rected to Economic Sterilization
Director Fred M Vinson, and urged
that Director of War Mobilization
James F. ByrneS, Food Administra-
tor Marvin Jones, and OPA Director
Chester Bowles be included in the
conference.
A few weeks ago as result Of a
direct telegram to President Roose-
welt, Gov. Baldwin was assured by
Vinson that such a conference would
be possible, and 1t was left to the
governor to arrange the time. Today
the governor said that State Milk
Administrator Donald o. Hammer
berg has assembled data on the
milk situation and that 1t soon
would be ready for discussion at a
Washington meeting.
Hartford, Conn, Dec. 2-(UP)-
Three definite proposals were made
today by Gov. Baldwin to the legis-
lative council to make it easier for
persons in the armed forces to cast
their ballots in the 1914 elections.
The governor recommended that
the suggestions be included in the
program to be laid before the spe-
cial session Of the general assembly
next month.
The governor proposed:
That Servicemen be made voters
at any time prior to election day,
instead Of at stated sessions at pres
emit.
That servicemen be allowed to be-
come voters without having to re-
turn to the state for that purpose
That the absentee voting laws be
simplified. and many technical dif-
ficult IS in the existing laws he
elini,ated
The governor said IT fervently
believe that the men and women in
our armed forces who are STANDING
ready to make the supreme sacri.
flee il need be for the preservation
of our country. should have every
opportunity to express their choice
of the civil officers national stats
and local"
Concerning the simnlification n,
the laws. he declared That "'Those
changes should he made which az
perience has shown necessary IN
make Il easier for the man and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02
Official U. S. Navy photo. from NEA)

grade one; Harry D. johnson, one
grade three; Chas. S. Kennedy, two
grade one; Salvatore Falcone, two
grade three; Mrs. Clayton fellows,
one grade three; one tube.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-02
Tire Certificates

THt CtFLIIICAteS
The tire panel of the Naugatuck
ration board has issued certificates
for tires and tubes to the following:
Edward Burkowski, one grade one;
Naugatuck Police Dept, four grade
one; four tubes; Clara Bula, one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
Red Hot Gossip From Ye 0Ide Sports Beat
By DAN PARKER

chairman of the N Y State Racing Commission despite his remarks the subject of breaage National Association of Racing Commissioners believes this money should be returned to the public Henry Armstrong quit the after two fights because beginning tell him and he has enough provide his future Henry would like meet Beau Jack again after oog Angot then hang his gloves There IS no truth m the report that Promoter Mike Jacobs will pay his TOT Armstrong matter of fact Mike VIII charge this number h tAdV Beau the lightweight title without the science of boxing his sufficient him a him Keis editor of the Post was Island College Hospital
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 THE SAILOR" whose has brought the divorce Danny Carroll former WeerWeigh fighter from Canada Benny Woodal another "header in the trial the brothernaw of Dick Griffin blind fight of Dallas Texas fine little fellow who good friend of Jack Dempe Dick is mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
Crosby Seeks Light
 Jock For $3O, ,OOO Race

New York, May 28- CUP)- Crooner Bing Crosby said today that he was looking for a good lightweight jockey" to handle Don Bingo, his rangy brown colt, in Mondays $30,000 Suburban handi- cap.
 The South American-bred horse is now considered a threat to take top money in the Suburban among a classy field including Market Wise, Shut Out, and Devil Driver. He climbed into the turf'S front rank with a brilliant. length victory in the $3 1000 Glorifier handicap at Belmont Wednesday and now is being prepared for the Suburban.
 Owned jointly by Crosby and Lin Howard, Don Bingo tore over the mile and one-eighth heavily mud ded strip in 1:51 Is. He carried ll8 pounds in that effort as com pared to the 104 he will be asked to tote in the Suburban.
 Right now, I must get good lightweight jockey Crosby said.
 Hes rough, bruiSing colt to handle but he likes to run and I think he's really coming If the boy get can handle him well enough in the carly part of the race, he may give those star horses a rum
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
Allen Fined $2OO, Off 30 Days for Shaking League Um pire

New York, May 28.-(UP)-Presi- dent Ford Prick today suspended Pitcher Johnny Allen of the Brook lyn Dodgers for 30 days and fined him $200 for laying hands on Um- pire George Barr during last nights game with the Pirates at Pitts burgh's Forbes field.
 Pitcher Les Webber was fined $75 and Pitcher Rube Melton was as- sessed $50 for participating in the disturbance.
 Allen had relieved Melton in the eighth inning last night and, with men on first and third, was ready to pitch when he threw to first. Barr called a balk and Allen rushed over to Barr at second base, grabbed him around the neck and shook him so violently that Barr's cap flew off,
 Manager Leo Durocher and Dolph Camilli finally pulled Allen away.
 An argument ensued and Allen Melton, Webber and Freddy Fitz- simmons all were banished.
 It was the first time in years that a player had laid hands on a Ma tional league umpire. Tricks only precedent for ruling was the 30- day suspension Commissioner K. M Landis imposed on Frankie Crosetti of the Yankees for pushing Umpire Bill Summers during last October s world series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
Chase Club Ladies
 1943 Golf Schedule

Seven events have been listed for action by the Ladies Golf associa- tion of the Chase Country club, &C., cording to schedule released today. The annual Red and Blue tourna- ment will open Sunday, June 9th, With Mrs Wanda Kraft and Miss Mary Cronin as opposing captains of the Reds and Blues.
 During August the qualifying round and match play competition for the club championship will be held, the finals to be played Sep tember 18th. Miss Eleanor Kirsch- berger is the defending champion. tournament committee announces that all tournaments will get under way at 1:30 sharp with every mem Der asked to take part in all tour naments listed.
 Schedule
 June 6-RedS vs BMeS-Captain Wanda Kraft, Reds Captain Mary Cronin, Blues.
 June 27-SCotch Foursome.
 July ll-EaSt Mountain at Chase. July 18-Flag tournament.
 July 25-Chase at East Mountain. August l-13-Club championship qualify.
 August 15-2l-Club championship list round.
 August 22-28-Club championship -2nd round
 August 29-Sept-mber 4 - Clun champlonship-3rd round.
 September l2-Club championship finals.
 September 19-Reds vs. Blues Captain Wanda Kraft, Reds; Cap- tain Mary Cronin, Blues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
In Hi-Y
 Softball Finals

The Epsilon Hi-Y sottball team entered the finals Of the Central f tourney last night by defeating the Lancers 14-4.
 Epsilon remained undeteated by their win and will play the Alpha, consolation winners in the finals tonight at D. m. Alpha lost their first game of the tournament to the Epsilon but went on to defeat al. other opponents, Should the Alpha win tonights game a decicing game will have to be played for the cham pionship. Epsilon can take the championship and possession of 'e Hi-Y placque by win tonight.
 Fran Mccormack was the leading batter for the winners with four hits while Bill Mrannsdorf col lected thre ehits two of these being fer extra bases. The feature play of the game came in the 4tn inning when the Epsilons had the bases loaded and one out and Bergin stepped on third and threw to first for double out.
 Championship Hi-Y placques and meoals will be awarded during tol nights games to the clubs and in dividual winners present
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28

Karson, former national junior high board queen, inherited Anne in 1886 after she had started at the Port Washington, Long Island, Y under Mrs, Lemlein. Miss Karson is also an instructor at Jones Beach.
 Miss Karson now considers Miss Ross the finest feminine lowboard diver of all time.
 At IT, Anne copped the senior indoor lowbroad title, compensation for five years of travelling the 20 miles from her home in Port Wash ington to Brooklyn and acrobatic dancing which gave her poise and daily two-hour practice sessions in the pool.
 That title came east following an 1l-year absence, and the priority of the sunnier climes was broken. Miss Ross has held 1t since,
 Dives few women attempt are Anne Ross meat.
 In competition she skins through the compulory swan, back, half gainer, back jack knife and forward half-twist. Her five optional dives, by rate of difficulty are the back one ne-and-one-half, forward double
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
AgaWam Track May
 Be Municipal Airport

Agawam, Mass, May 23.-UP)- The AgaWam horse race track, idle and grass-grown for the past five years, may revert to it's original status as an airlield,
 The hugs plant covering hundreds of acres, once private airport owned by the late U. s. Rep. Henry L. Bowles, is being considered by Springfield planning officials as q postwar municipal airport
 Lt.-Goy, Horace T. Cahill who speaks in nearby Springfield today, was scheduled to view the former race track with Acting Mayor J. Albin Anderson, Jr., with view toward state development in future years.
 Cahill was told by Anderson that Springfield now has surplus fund of about $350,000 which could be diverted to such development.
 The track was closed five years ago after referendum outlaWed racing here, The plant was opened Memorial day in 1885 by the Aga wam Breeders association at a cost exceeding $1,000,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
Formful Anne Ross en route
 to a championship.
By ROBER MELLACE NEA SnaciaI EorraSnOOda danf

New York Nobody ever mistook Brooklyn for Coral Gables or Malibu Beach but Anne Ross, l9-year-old holder of three national diving titles, is giving the Flatbush Faithful something to crow about when the fortunes of their Baseball Buns lag.
 With no more suntan than that given off by the rich incandescent rays of the St. George Hotel Dragon Club pool, this Barnard College sophomore has waited away with the national senior outdoor three meter and the indoor high and low board crowns.
 With the titles also came some Of the luster long common to the nations resorts as breeding grounds for aquatic champions.
 Rounding out the Flatbush Theme, Anne is an @mbidextrous southpaw, but she has yet to be accused of diving into an empty pool, stealing third base inhabited by a teammate or letting a third strike suirqt of her glove in a key game of q World SeriSe.
 FINEST FROM LOWBOARD
 Her coach, Madeline CBuddy)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28

somersault, one-and- d-one-half gainer somersault, cutaWay one-and-one- half somersault and half-gainer half-gainer half-twist forward som- erSault.
 She is the only girl who executes the two-and -one-half somersault in the Pike position.
 CLEANS UP WITH TOWEL
 A faded red turkish towel is Miss Ross only superstition. The same one has been in evidence since her first competition. A well-liked un- spoiled kid, she dresses like l2- year-old, occasionally wears her hair braided, and hopes for future in physical education.
 She stands five feet seven, appears taller, and weighs 140 pounds. She is studying classical dancing.
 Papa Ross, a government worker in Washington, is anxious to see his formful daughter finish Barnard as she did Port Washington High with high honors. Among many other accomplishments, SC writes a beautiful hand
 If she continues to concentrate on the books as she does on her water work, Anne Ross will be the dean, and Brooklyn will take anoter bow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
(Rcg. U. $. Pat. OTD By JACK CUDDY

United Press Staff Correspondent ]
 New York, May 28-(UP)-War- time conditions have placed major league perspective slightly out of focus this year, making 1t a rela- lively difficult task to classify &C., curately the "bests' in baseball.
 Rockies and veterans have found 1t easier this year to fill significant roles in the pennant races because of the shortage of manpower. But war or no war, there are several per- sonalitieS who would have shone in an otherwise normal year Here is how they look to us:
 Top players: In the National league it must Ike Billy Herman of the Dodgers. This stellar second basoman is playing with all the verve of his halcyon days despite being in his 18th major league year. He has lowered around the $50 mark in batting all year and has been among the pace-setters in runs driven-in.
 Vern Stephens wins the American league accolade. Now in his sopho- more year. Stephens is not only the circuits hashiest shortstop but It's leading hitter. He has set the plate pace most of the season and now heads both loops with an average of .37l
 Mexican Star
 Best rockies: It's pitcher Jesse Flores of the Philadelphia Athletics. This talented Mexican moundsman has won six games in row. his only defeat coming at the hands Of the Boston Red SoX on April 2l by one run after he had given up two hits. Outnelder Dick Wakefield of Detroit, who currently looks like another Ted Williams, ranks high on the freshmen list,
 Jack Kraus' of the Phillies, Red Barrett of the Pirates and Nate An drews of the Braves have all made close early race of first year hon ors In the National Kraus looks like the best of the lot with a more varied assortment of stuff, but Bar rett and Andrews have authored some Of the best mound jobs in the senior circuit.
 Best managers Ossie Bluege Of the Senators an dLou Boudreau of the Indians. Bluege has done an excellent job with a Washington outfit figured no better than second division material for 1943, while Boudreaus clever leadership has made the Tribe a definite contender
 Bucky Harris job with the Phil lies makes him the National league standout. Berthed in the grave yard of managers. Harris has made the Phillies winning club and ar exceptionally fine drawing card.
 Standout sophomores: Whitey Kurowski and Stan Musial of the Cardinals. Kurowski is setting the club batting pace in a close race with Musial and both have been de- fensive sparkplugs.
 Big Break"
 Clevelard's Oris Hockett changed his mind about sticking to a de- fense job and gave the Indians their biggest break. This youthful hy-chaser is belting the ball at a clip well over 300 and joins Johnny Lindell of the Yankees as two of the American leagues most potent sec- ond-year successes. Lindell, a con- verted pitcher, has much to learn but has kept above the 300 mark ever since he took over the right field job and looks like a natural hitter