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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Don't Chase After Fire Autos Beg Police Officials Statutes Demand Right of Way for Ambulances, Fire Apparatus - Warning Signals Must
 Be Obeyed - Interference or
 Delays May Prove Costly

right-hand side of the travelled DOT ton of the highway in the direc- tion in which such driver or opera tor is travelling and stop such ve- hicle until such ambulance or ve- hicle used by fire company or an officer thereof shall have passed
 Folks, this is only part of Sec tion 1895 of the state motor vehicle law, the rest will be discussed in tomorroW's article. The element of time is the big factor in fighting fires so I am told by our genial and very capable fire chief Tom Cavanaugh who has been fighting fires for some forty years and who knows the business of fighting them from the ground up.
 We all know it is absolutely essen- tial for a piece of apparatus to get to a fire as quickly as possible and for that reason we ask you as drivers of cars to cooperate by pull ing over to the right side as soon as you hear the siren or whistle It may be your house they are go- ing to so don't retard them in any way. And above all things please don't start after them and see if you can arrive there as soon as the apparatus. We have some trouble in Waterbury in this respect, the chas- ing fire engines. Everyone likes to watch a fire, but remember not to do anything that will interfere with the efficiency of the tiremen, who are either on their way to, or while fighting a fire. Their job is hard, they must work fast so don't make 1t any more difficult for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Draft Dodgers To Be Pubiczed In Round Up Campaign
NON-RESIDENTS
 TO TAKE EXAMS
We'll Qualified Candidates Invited to Compete for
 Welfare Positions

Glendon A. Scoboria, State Per- Sonnel Director, announced today that in order to obtain a sufficient number of well qualified candidates for the position of Director of Re- search (Public Welfare CounciD it has become necessary to open the merit examination announced in April to non-residents of Connecti- cut. Candidates for this important position must have had not less than ten years employment in a professional capacity in the field of social research, including experience in various aspects of public welfare. Except for four ye:.rs of employ ment graduate training in certain fields may be substituted. The an- nual salary for this position is $5000.
 MT. Scoboria also announced an examination for the position of La- boratory Technician in various state institutions at a salary range of $144O- -$1860 less maintenance, which is also open to out of state residents, The last date for filing applications for both examinations is June l, 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
HONOR SYSTEM ON SUGAR ALLOWANCE.
New Ruling Outlined By OPA Office Today for
 Canning Purposes

Two stamps ill Ration Book will be validated to permit purchase of 10 pounds of sugar, according to an announcement by the OPA. Consum- CTS will be on an "honor system to obtain the sugar only for canning purposes, nut each book holder will be able to use the coupons, to be designated later, without specific ap- plication to the ration board.
 Announcement of the new ruling resulted in revision of the pre- viouSly announced regulations for securing canning sugar. The local ration board said all persons who desire more than the 10 permitted extra pounds will be required to file information stating the amount of canning anticipated. The maximum allowance made by the board will be 15 pounds, bringing the total canning issuance to 25 pounds.
 Persons who wish to obtain sugar for canning rhubarb may apply at the ration .oard headquarters on West Main street tomorrow between 9:30 a. m. and 4:30 D. m. Issuance for all other types of canning will be made on Tuesdays starting May 25. Allotments of persons who obtain sugar certificates tomorrow will be tailored approximately if they seek sugar for other canning later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
ADMIRAL NIMITZ
 PRAISES EFFORTS
Writes Letter of Apprecia= ton for Work of Bundles
 for America Group

Bundles for America, the national war relief agency whose special purpose is the making and sending of knitted goods and service kits to the men in all branches of the armed forces, is accustomed to re- ceiving letters of grateful thanks from the recipients of these com forts, but to receive an expression of gratitude from as busy a man as Admiral c. w. Nimitz was truly heartwarming surprise.
 On & photograph of himself, Ad- miral Nimitz wrote: ITO Bundles for America, Inc.-On behalf of the officers and men of the Pacific Fleet, I thank the members of Bundles for America for their in terest in, and useful gifts to, our Service Men"
 These words of praise for the fine work which Bundles for Amer lea iS doing comes at a particularly suspicious moment for the organ zation is in the midst of a tWo- week campaign to make the people of the United States more conscious of the necessary work which Bun lies for America is doing. Bundles for America was organized soon after Pearl Harbor to make it pos sible for hundreds of thousands or Americans ot help our fighting forces and has been doing first ate job of sending necessities and comforts to the fronts. Now as the demands on its services increase it needs additional support to con- .inue this splendid Home Front Service. Enrolment is not confined 70 any age or sex and enlistes may apply to any of it's 320 branches throughout the country or to Ma tional Headquarters at 68l Fifth avenue, New York city.
 In addition to the above men, tiolled services which is performs, Bundles for America assists the families of our fighting men through its Salvage Sewing Project which makes and contributes need cd clothing. It also operates in a personalized quick service to the Army, ..avy Marine Corps and Coast Guard by striving to answer any request that local commanding officers may make for the comfort and happiness of men under their command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
ACTION TOMORROW
 ON LOCAL BILLS

The House of Representatives will act on six Waterbury bills tomorrow. These bills have been passed by the Senate. Two of these bills provide the increase of salary for the police and firemen.
 Four other bills provide for estab- fishing a pension for the mainte- nance employees of the school de- partment, the promotion of Police Sergeant George Chatfield to cap taincy; permitting the police board to reinstate Anthony Stango as a member of the department, and ere ating the office of second deputy chief of the fire department.
 There is some doubt whether the protested assessors bill will be taken from the table where it was placed last week at the urgent request of Representative Daniel J. Mahaney D). Republican leaders are ex- pected to demand its passage. The various pension bills are in doubt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

MONDAY
 TOO p. m.-Red Cross chapter house, 165 Grove street. standard first aid, Alfred Hensel, Marian Smith.
 7:30 p. m.-Home nursing, Lincoln house, Mrs. Arthur Field, assisted by Dorothy Uffendale. 800 p. m.-Prospect Grange hall, advanced first aid, Nellie Cow dell.
 8:l5 p. m.-Movies on air raids and the war, Anderson school gym naSiun, auspices of Precinct 4; all wardens, public invited to attend. TUESDAY
 7:30 p. m.-Home nursing, Lincoln house, Mrs. Albert Hummel, as sisted by Mrs. DeWeS. WEDNESDAY 2:15 D. m.-South school. Wolcott, junior first aid, Lydia Young. 2:30 p. m.-Home nursing, Lincoln house, Mrs. Albert Hummel. 7:30 p. m.-Home nursing Lincoln AlOuoc, MlS. Al Illul relut dSSlSG6O by Mrs. Uffendale. 7:30 D. m.-Pearl street Community house, junior first aid, Mrs. Hen rietta Foster. THURSDAY
 9:45 a. m.-Center school, Middle bury, junior first aid, Mrs. Rose Klitka.
 1:l5 p. m. Prospect Community school, junior first aid, Susan Cocchiola.
 3:30 D. m.-Pearl street Community house, junior first aid, Mrs. Hen rietta Foster. 7:30 p. m.-North End Y. M. c. A., standard first aid for Precinct 3; Sectors 13, IA, 16, IT, Is, 19, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, Il; Wilbur R.. Stone, H. LeRoy Woodcock. 7:30 p. m.-Home nursing. Lincoln house, Mrs. Albert Hummel, aS- sisted by Olga Oliver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Chasing after official fire fighters is discussed in the following article written by Officer William Dwyer of the police accident prevention bureau on section 1895 of the state statutes.
 Ambulances and Fire Apparatus to Have Right of Way. ,a) The driver or operator of an ambulance, while answering a call or taking a patient to hospital, and the driver or any vehicle used by fire com pany or by any officer of fire company, while on the way to fire, provided such ambulance or vehicle used by a fire company, or an off, cer thereof shall be equipped with a horn, gong, bell or siren sounding a loud warning, distinctive from warnings sounded by horns, gongs, bells or sirens commonly in use on motor vehicles, shall have the right of way over all other traffic upon any public or private way. (b) The driver or operator of any vehicle other than one of those described in subsection (a) of this section, upon the approach of any vehicle of the kind described therein, i'm mediately drive or operate such ve- hicle as near as practicable to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
EXCELLENT CLUB
 AWARD PRESENTED
ScOvill's FOremen HOn= Ored at National COun-
 Gil Meeting

c. Arthur Dubois of the Scovill Mfg. company completed his second term as president of the National Council of Foremen's clubs affli- ated with the Y. M. c. A., at the annual meeting in New York last Friday and Saturday. Others at tending from the Industrial Fore menFs club of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. were: William B. Mckenzie, Hans w. Beerbaum, Harry A. Reed, William E. Jordan, Arthur L. Pur- ington.
 The Industrial Foremen's club of Waterbury received the Excellent Club' award for 1942-43 which was issued to Is clubs. affiliated with the national council. It was report ed that the Waterbury club Is the third largest foremen'S club affil- lated with the Y. M. c. A. Larger clubs were reported at Youngs- town, Ohio, and Elizabeth, N. J.
 Main speakers at the conference were c. Donald Dallas, president of the Revere Copper and Brass com pany, and Walter Dietz, of the War Manpower Commission, Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Selective Service
 Boards Instructed
 To Release Names
Public Asked to Supply Information as to Denquens Whereabouts; FBI Engaged in Nationwide Canl-
 paign; Four Names Start List Here

Local selective service draft board t6-B made known today the names If four Waterbury youths who have 'ailed to report to the board upon he receipt of induction notices. These delinquents include George Sageras of 401 Frost road, George Elmore Ogden of 34 Scovill street, James Daniel White of 949 Pearl lake road and Joseph Pasquale Crosse of Fulton street and the Boys Club.
 A special effort is being made by many of the boards throughout the tate to clear up delinquency and their cooperation with the local newspapers and the FBI is expect ed to aid in experiencing draft dodgers.
 Wilful violation of draft laws has become more serious since the de- mand for manpower on the part of .he armed services, and FBI officials
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
TRUCK OPERATORS
 CASE DISMISSED
No Evidence to Support Reckless Driving Com
 plaint; Car Damaged

The case of William Gyuricsko of g Manhan street, was nolled in the municipal court today by Judge T.. E. Conway upon the recommenda- tion of Prosecutor William K. Law Tor.
 Gyuricsko was charged with reck- less driving. However, there were no witnesses to testify to that, said Atty. Lawlor. The accused was driving station wagon on the Mid- dlebury- -Woodbury road and must have fallen asleep at the wheel when his station wagon struck the rocky sides of a "cut" 200 yards west of the road, skidded IT yards, hit a second boulder, then went into a "tailspin" before coming to rest upright against the rocks 25 yards away.
 Thomas Mccormick, 9O3 Baldwin street was passenger in the car, but he was only slightly bruised, said Waterbury hospital authorities to- day. Another passenger, Albert Vucowski, 20, of 273 Washington avenue was also treated for minor abraSionS and discharged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

have done much toward bringing the offenders to justice. Any citi- zen knowing of such delinquency cases are urged to contact the local draft board immediately.
 Coincidental with the local an- nouncement is a report made yester- day by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoov- CT that his G-men have arrested 552 men in 20 cities charged with vio- lating the draft laws. Some 5000 more are being watched closely.
 The FBI has made available to the armed forces 86,543 men, MT Hoover disclosed, with 4,02 convic- tions having been obtained against wilful violators.
 A directive on selective service provisions for delinquency reads as follows:-
 Section 642.1 of the Regulations sets forth in full the procedure to be followed when local board has req son to believe that non-registrant under its jurisdiction is delinquent, or that a registrant under its juris- diction has become a delinquent. This section should be carefully studied and followed
 The provisions of Section 601. 5 which defines delinquent" should also be carefully studied by all the clerical force.
 Section 642.2 contains directives as to action that shall be taken after the five day period has elapsed in case the suspected delinquent does not report to the local board. The provisions of subsection (b) of this section should be carefully noted and more use should be made of channels therein referred to, in en- deavoring to locate suspected de- linquents. Local newspapers will be glad to publish the names of men who are delinquents with a request that either they or anyone knowing of them telephone or write to the local board concerned. Radio stations will probably be willing to make spot announcements if re- quested to do so by local boards. The local and state police will, no doubt, be willing to cooperate in specific cases. Care should be eX- ercized, however, to follow the pro- visions of the last sentence of sub section (d) which states that in no event will the local board order or participate in the arrest of a sus- pected delinquent.
 It is important that all cases in which the investigation of the local board has failed to clear up the delinquency, be reported to the United States attorney for the dis trict of Connecticut, in accordance with Section 642.4 of the Regula- tions and such report should be promptly made on revised Form 279 Te regulations prescribe that one copy of Form 279 be mailed to the United States attorney. In Connec- ticut, however, a request has been made by the United States attorney that the report be mailed in dupli- cate. This request should be com piled with. Before mailing Form 279, however, it should be made cer- tain that the investigation orderN by Section 642.2 has been made and that full report of the efforts made by the local board should be made to the district attorney in the place provided for same on Form 279.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
YALE STUDENTS
 ORDAINED HERE
Graduates of Divinity School Served as Assist
 ants to Rev D. P. Gaines

Two students of the Yale divinity school and former student assistants to Rev. David P. Daines were or- dained into the Christian ministry at special services held last night at the First Baptist church and at~ tended by more than 200 persons. One of the new ministers, Edmund H. Linn, will continue as asSistan. pastor at the church, while the other, Manuel Fowler will spend an- other year at Yale on a fellowship for the study of church history.
 "The Gospel" was tke subject of a sermon given by Professor Ken meth Scott Latourette of Yale ct the services. The ordination prayer was offered by Rev. Marion c. Allen of Bristol. Numerous other clergymen participated. Music was presented by the church choir under the direc- tion of Mrs. George Carlson.
 A reception, which was planned under the chairman ship of Mrs. Clarence Isbell followed the eXer- cises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
sessions conducted for the class.

A large crowd attended the card party held at St. Josephs hall yes terday afternoon for the benefit of St. Joseph's church. Members of the parish committee were in charge of arrangements.
 Duggan school pupils purchased a total of $38215 worth of stamps dur ing the week of May 10 while Beg nal school sales amounted to $50, according to report by Miss E. Mae Keefe, principal.
 One hundred per cent rooms at Duggan schcool were those of Miss Mccarthy, Miss Grady, Miss Dela- ney, Miss Mcdonnell, Miss Fitz- maurice, Miss Alishausky and Miss Dezinno. The leading rooms were as follows: Miss Mccarthy, $96.85; Miss Grady, $38; and Miss Martin $33.90. Miss Brennan'S room, with a purchase of $176O worth of stamps, led at Begnal school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
C.L.C. In Convention
 Here Elects Officers
Two Waterburians Placed on State Executive Board
 Duggan School Pupils Invest in Savings Stamps
BROOKLYN NEWS

Two local members of the Con- necticut Lithuanian Catholics were elected to the executive board at the annual meeting and convention held yesterday in Waterbury. Miss HedWiga StulginSilaS was named first president and Miss Vera Stankus was selected as athletic di- rector. More than 100 delegates from cities and towns throughout the state attended the meetings which were arranged by young peo- ple's organizations of St. JoSeph's church.
 Bruno Grazdowski of Poquonock assumed duties as president during the business session held at the Holy Name society rooms in the old St. Joseph's school. Rev. Joseph J.. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, gave an address of welcome to the members.
 Support was voted by the organi- zation to activities of the newly formed Lithuanian-Am coun- cil and a donation was made from the treasury. A constribution also was made to the fund for publica- ton of book on Lithuania by for mer Lithuanian Consul Norem.
 A committee selected to further the cause of Lithuania in postwar plans is composed of Alexander J.. Aleksis, president of the Federation of St. JoSephS Church societies, Rev Edward Gradeck, pastor of St.. CaSimir's church in New Haven and former curate here, Rev. George Vilciauskas of the Holy Trinity church in Hartford, and Rev. AL fred Cabitor curate at St. Joseph'S church. Father Gradeck was re- named spiritual advisor of the or ganiZation.
 A buffet supper was served at the Knights of Lithuania clubhouse on Green street and dancing followed there and at the Holy Names rooms. Hosts were members of the K. of L., Holy Name society, Children of Mary sodality, Student and Professional organization, and the church choirs.
 Plans were made for the annual Communion breakfast which take place in Hartford June 27. The next statewide meeting will be held at St. Georges church in Bridgeport ;n September.
 Delegates were present from New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Poquo- mock, Terryville, Torrington, An sonia, Shelton Oxford and Torring- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
CIGARETTE BUTT
 CAUSE OF BLAZE

Severe damage was caused by a fire which broke out early yesterday morning in one-and-a-half story bungalow at 90 Woodtick road, oc- cupied by William J. McCristle, said Thomas F. McGrath, aide to Fire Marshal Dennis Lahey. The fire was the result of careless cigarette, he added.
 Four companies had the fire un- der control in less than an hour after the fire was reported. The bungalow is located near Mansfield avenue.
 A threatening rubbish fire in the rear of a home at loo Union street, of which Joseph Famiglietti is the owner and resident. was extin- guished by firemen late last night Engines 2, 10 and II, truck and a booster appeared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
STATE NURSES IN
 SESSION THURSDAY

Local nurses are expected to be among those attending the meeting of the Connecticut State Nurses association Thursday at the Hotel Bond in Hartford. Dr. John Fulton, professor of psychology at Yale uni versity, will be among the speakers.
 Topics to be discussed include. re- cruitment accelerated programs at nursing schools, personnel practices, and volunteer work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

paid in full. Besides this accom- plishnent, members have pur- chased $110,OOO worth of bonds since the Pearl Harbor attack.
 The Maple street church was destroyed by fire in February, 1939, but by December of the same year a new, more beautiful edi- flee was built on the same site.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Impressive and elaborate cere- monies were held yesterday morn ing when the Holy Trinity Hell lentc Orthodox church on Maple street was dedicated. Archbishop
 Athensgoras head of the Greek Orothodox church in North and South Americas, officiated at the exercises, assisted by Rev. John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
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 A cool head and worm heort help you hurdle most of Iife's problems gracefully.
 So-our advice is to get under an air fiIterins strow braid of PoIm, Ponomo, Boku, Chin- Chin or Sen nit soiIor-if you don't like your sailors too rough-ond take your place in the sun-$3. .0o to $500. There's oIso a soodIy collection of Dobb's hots-in Dobb's exclusive braids-in Dobb's exclusive style with Dobb's superior workmon- ship. $6.oo to SIP.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
FIRST COMMUNION
 SERVICES HELD

Sixty children of St. Thomas church received their first Com munion yesterday at the 8 o'clock Mass. The sermon was given by Rev. John P. Kennedy. Confirma- ton services will take place May 27 at ( 9. w.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Bersentes, pastor, and Rev. Chris tos Papachritou of New Haven.
 A reception and banquet was held in the evening, with more than 300 parishioners and guests participating. The occasion was used to commend church members for their efforts in removing the church mortgage. Speakers in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

addition to the clergymen includ- ed Peter Laskas and George Pis- tolas.
 Although the parish consists of only 70 Waterbury members and 30 Bristol members, the cost of rebuilding the church, the cost amounting to $32,O00, has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
HONORARY DEGREES

Boston, May IT. - (UP) - Gov ernor Leveret Saltonstall of Massa- chusetts, his mother and Joseph c. Grew, former ambassador to Japan, held honorary degrees today after four New England colleges con- ducted early wartime commence mentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
ST. PAUL'S

The Woman's Society of Chris tian Service of St. Paul's Methodist church will meet Wednesday after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Gustave Yackel of Walnut street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

The lakes and streams of Penn sylvania contain 160 varieties of f&h,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Special services were held at St, Josephs church at the g o'clock Mass yesterday when 75 children of St. Joseph's school received their first Communion. The exercises fol- lowed a series of extensive study
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
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