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The Wilmington morning star., 1943-08-15
Good Progress Reported
On City Water Line Job

work under normal conditions, it
was learned.
Inclement weather, difficulties in
the boggy river marshes and in
clearing the right-of-way in the
series of bays and pine savannahs
have slowed up the process to
some extent, although the work is
now progressing rapidly, as evi-
denced by the tour.
The 16 foot sections of the spe.
cial type of concrete pipe, con.
sisting Of a Wa.ded steel inner jack
ct, cage steel reinforcing and a
concrete exterior, are b e in g
brought to the right-of-way from
the Lock Joint Pipe company's
temporary plant at Navassa.
There the pipe company, Of Am
rere, N. j., is manufac cturing the
necessary pipe sections in d
succession, various stages of the
pipes formation being in evidence
daily at the small; but complete,
wartime plant.
Clearing the right-of-way, digging
the trenches for the sections of
pipe and lavlng the pipe is the
work of the Price Brothers COM
pany of Dayton, O., and the work
is under the direct supervision of
William c. Olsen, of Raleigh, who
is consulting engineer for the Fed
{ eral Works Aeency.
Supervising engineer in charge
of the entira project is C. F.
Churchill, local representative for
the Federal Works Agency, of
Richmond, Va.
During the inspection, a great
power shovel swung a section of
pipe from the side Of the right-of-
way into the trench which had
been prepared for it, and the Sec
ton was expertly fitted together
by a patented process.
One intricate part of the process
Of laying ca III section of pipe is
the cementing together of each sec
ton by a man heavily clothed and
/ L
foot, 30-inch pipe to apply cement
Of a mad-like consistency to the
joint.
The same big power shovel
which swung the section of pipe
eff the ground and into its trench,
also serves for excavating for the
project, TRANSPORTING huge bites of
earth from The trenches to the
side of the right-of-way and then
returning the deposits later to COW
er the sections of pipe which have
been swung into position.
Assisting in the process of clear
ing the right-of-way and burying
the large sections OF pipe was
huge bull-dozer, manned by chub-
by workman who maneuvered the
large piece of machinery W it h
seemingly as little effort as a SOL
dier would manipulate jeep.
Extending west from Hilton, the
new waterine runs parallel with
the Seatoard Railroad from Ma
vassa to Hoods creek. Although
only 10 miles by pipe line, from
one end of The waterline to the
other is Is miles over dusty wash
board roads, through sand hills
and pine savannahS.
The cost CT the waterline to
Hoods Creek will amount to $685.
270, according to city officials. This
includes 46,35O lineal feet of 30
:nch reinforced concrete pipe, 1859
lireal feet cf 30-inh reinforced
concrete pipe on pile bents and
piers, 708 lineal feet of 3O-inch
flexible joint cast-iron pipe to 60
under the Cape Fear river, and
ctl:er such items.
A cost of $1,000 has been esti-
mated Tor the new temporary pump
iEg station at Hoods creek.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-08-15
CARRIERS MEET
PLANNED MONDAY
First OF Series OF Three
Will Be Conducted In
Tide Water Hall

The first of a series of three
meetings of For Hire carriers in
16 North Carolina and three South
Carolina counties will be held Mon
day afternoon at 8 o'clock in the
Tide Water Power Company as
sembly hall at Second and Prin-
cess streets.
The first meeting will be held
for all operators Of common car
rier vehicles and has been call
ed byJ. c. Mcintyre, Of Laurin-
burg.
The second meeting will be held
for all operators of contract We
hicles Tuesday afternoon at 8
o'clock in the assembly hall.
The third meeting will be held
! Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
for all operators of local carriage
vehicles.
The latter two meetings were
called by c. A. Jurgensen and
W. P. Farrar, both Of Whining
ton, respectively.
The meetings were called at
the request of G. T. Mussleman,
District Manager of the Office OF
Defense Transportation, and will
each elect an equal number Of
representatives to a For Hire In.
dustry Advisory committee which
will study for hire operations in
the Wilmington district in an eff
fort to effect some saving of mo-
tor vehicles, motor fuel, tires and
manpower presently serving the
for hire industry.
Counties in the Wilmington dis
trict are New Hanover, Pender,
Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, Ons-
low, Hoke, Craven, Cartaret, Pam
lico, Bladen, Cumberland, Samp-
son, Robson, Scotland, and Jones
counties in North Carolina and
Marion, Dillon and Horny coun-
ties in South c. lima.
|
A modern spring mattress may
| have as many as 1900 steel
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-08-15
PEPPER MONEY

In the Middle Ages, pepper was
so valuable that mems wealth was
measured by their pepper supply.
Instead of ''old money bags" mil
honalres were called pepper
sacks" In those days, cinnamon
and ginger were kept carefully
away from drafts lest a pinch or
two be blown away.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-08-15
PRESIDENTIAL HOME

First residence Of U. S. presi-
dent while in office was the Cher
rv Street (New York City, home
occupied by George Washington
from 1899 to 1870.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
Athletics Praised
 By Ex-Yale Mentor
Reggie Roots Address Enjoyed By l5O at St. Francis
 Club; Abie Booth Unable to Appear

Naugatuck, Nov. 18-Reggie Root, eX-Yale coach and coach of Hill house high, declared Wednesday night football for Navy men will continue for the duration of the war. MT. Root said he was informed recently by Navy official. He spoke in sports caravan program for members of St. Francis club at Elks' hall
 About 150 were present to hear him and James Coogan, recreation director of New Haven, James Roach, president of the state Anna teur Athletic union, George White, football referee, and Rober Kiputh, Yale swimming coach, talk Albie Booth, ex-Eli grid star, was unable to attend because of work.
 MT. Root stressed that athletics tend to develop the best qualities in youths. He said that he neved knew a really good athlete who was not a gentlemen. Football helps to turn out hard-fighting man, he said.
 He compared football team to a gun crew, each with a certain task assigned and each performing it well. When a man is injured, he Is replaced by another who is also thoroughly familiar with the as- signment, he said. He also said he never knew a good athlete wso used profanity.
 MT. Coogan said athletics have proved their value in the war by de- veloping men with competitive spirit, trained to fight. American athletics are particular and individ- ual to this country, he said, pointing out attempts to introduce soccer failed with the country clinging to football despite the possibility of e. sultant injuries. Athletics are great help in preventing funenile delin- quency, he added.
 MT. Roach told the group that committees of the AAU which or dinarily set up rules for various sports, were called upon at the start of the war to plan the physical fit- ness program in schools and colleges and have done so. He predicted at such programs would continue after the war.
 MT. Roach, former track star, said track develops individual ac- complishments and makes man realize his good qualities and his failings.
 MT. White said that Coact; Peter J. Foley of the Naugatuck high school has done an outstanding job in training boys and said many have derived much benefit from his tut elage. He explained the duties of football officials and reminded that the lot of such officials is not an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
TURF FOUNDATION

The Jockey Club has established a foundation to care for turfdoms ill and indigent. There will be no operating expenses. Every cent col- lected will be used for charity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
Borough Funerals

Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia Luisis of 146 Curtiss street, who died suddenly at her home, Tues day morning, will be held tomor- row morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Fitzgerald funeral home, 320 North Main street, to St. Mary's church, where requiem Mass will be celebrated at g a. m. Burial will be in St. James cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening until 10 p. m.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Lynn, widow of Austin Lynn of 28 Carroll street, who died Monday night at her home, were held this afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Bailey funeral home, 62 Oak street, with Rev. Bradley Longstaff officiating. Burial was in Grove cemetery.
 Naugatuck, Nov. 18-Funeral Serv- icves for John Francisco, 58, of New Haven road, one of the victims of an accident which occurred at the Bristol Brass Corp. Monday, will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, POI Meadow street, to St. Francis church at g o'colck. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
TALBOT 6. O.P.
 PARTY GUEST
Congressman to Address Hop Brook Get=Together
 Saturday Evening

Naugatuck, Nov. 18-The annual get-together of the Young Repub- lican club will be held Saturday night at the Hop Brook Country club. Congressman Joseph E. Tal- bot will be guest speaker.
 Several representatives from Re- publican clubs of other cities are expected to attend. Officers of the state club have been invited.
 The program will begin at g o'clock.
 A varied program of entertain ment has been arranged under the direction of John Finsel, president.
 Refreshments will be served by a committee headed by Henry Schild- gen, Sd, Henry zwick, Grace Wood field and William Ploski.
 Dancing will follow the entertain ment, with the following in charge: Mrs. Henry Erk, J. Rudolph Ander- son. William Painter, Domenic De Carlo and Mrs. Franklyn Hotchkiss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
Factory To Honor Safety Groups
EDDIE WOODS,
 P, MISSING
Beacon Falls Private First Class Arrived Overseas
 Last July

Beacon Falls, Nov. g. Mrs. Ed ward Woods, of Beacon Falls, has received word from the War De- partment that her husband Pfc. Edward Woods, 2, Is missing in action"
 The telegram was signed by Major General Ulio and stated the Beacon Falls soldier was reported missing in action on the Italian battlefront.
 Pvt. Woods received his basic military training at Fort Devens, Mass, and Camp Croft, s. c. He served with an infantry unity.
 He arrived overseas in North Africa in July and 4th letter to his parents, here, he said, the trip was swell, and he was gaining weight" He participated in the North African campaign, his father stated, and if he received any wounds the folks here are unaware of it.
 The first knowledge of their son, Edward, being in Italy was when his wife received the telegram Tues day night.
 Pvt. Woods is the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Woods of South Main street., Beacon Falls. Both are de- fense workers and are the parents of four sons and daughters. Another son, John,30, is a private at Camp Robinson, Ark.
 The soldier was married to the former Mary Kokus. of Seymour, Labor Day,1941. They have no chil- dren.
 He attended Naugatuck High school and previous to his joining the army was employed in de- fense factory in Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
VALLEY PLAYERS
 POSTAGE COMEDY
"Your Uncle DudIey' to Be Given at Gem Theater
 Dec. l3 and IA

Naugatuck, Nov. 18-The Valley Players will present play "Your Uncle Dudley" comedy, December 13 and IA. A $25 war bond will be awarded the person who sells the most tickets.
 The committee met Tuesday night and made final arrangements for the presentation at the Gem theater. Rehearsals have been underway the past several weeks.
 Anyone wishing to compete for the prize will be welcome. Informa- tion may be obtained from any of the committee members: Jane Bon- tempo, Paul Nader, Al Baukas, Henry Bulka, Shirley Miller and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18

easy one. Although referring at high school games lacks the glamour of similar work at college contests, the enthusiasm shown at the high school games more than makes up for the lack of so-called color, he said.
 The calisthenics program is essen- tial to servlcemen as 1t develops muscles in the arms, back and stom- ach not used in athletics and as it is carried on the whole year round, MT. Kiputh said. He Is member of a committee which planned such a program for servicemen.
 James Kissaen, president, opened
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
SHERIDAN, GERBER
 TO BE INITIATED
Forty and Eight Legion= naires Plan Ritual Sat-
 urday in Bridgeport

Naugatuck, Nov. 18-At a meeting Of the Forty and Eight club of the American Legion Saturday night in the Bridgeport Legion post rooms, Fire Chief John J. Sheridan and Edward Gerber of Naugatuck will be candidates for initiation.
 Capt. James J. Grant, member of the fun making branch of the Legion, announced plans for the meeting. Local men who will attend the meeting include: Capt. Grant, Louis Jamele. Frederick Trestrail, George and Harold Lewis, Thomas Nolan, Joseph Raytkwich, Jr., Her bert Johnson and Edward wilcox.
 DOnahue Speaker
 The theme of the meeting of the Literature and Dramatic Group of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18


 Harold N-. Barret, production su- perintendent, will present a plaque to the trucking department for their safety record during July, August and Septe. lber. He will also present to each member of the department a gold clasp for t..ieir record the past 10 years without a lost time acci- dent.
 The ewly-organized fire brigade will be present and observe their semi-annual get-together, led by Chief James Petit. There will be l7 honor guests present.
 Entertainment wil lbe by Oliver Hopkins, safety supervisor of the Providence, R. l., plant. Jack Whitehead will furnish music and Pat Kelley of the Naugatuck Chem ical Company. will lead the singing. In addition to the footwear en- ployes, eight others who completed the course will be present. They are: Naugatuck Chemical and Synthetic plants, Sidney Pinhasik, James Stratton, Alvin A. Wooster and Frederick Mortorano; w. J. Megin, Inc, Thomas Gunnoud; Lewis Engineering Company; John McGorary; Eastern Malleable Iron Company, J. A. Clark and Bristol Company, Harry Reed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
KENNEDY CIRCLE
 CHANGES FARLEY

Naugatuck, Nov. IS - There will be a meeting of the Kennedy Cir cle, D. of I. tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in Hibernian hall.
 Miss Mary OConnor, state regent of Southington, will install officers.
 Members are requested to note the meeting has been changed this week from the regular meeting night to Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18

harold Burrell.
 Proceeds of the play will be do. mated to the honor roll fund. Ire Valley Players have already donated $25 to the fund.
 Russell Jailed
 Francis Russell, 28, of Mapls street, was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail yesterday by Judge Thomas Neary.
 He was arrested here Tuesday by Capt. Anthony Malone for violation of parole. In an earlier appearance before the court the accused was or- dered to pay his wife, an allotted sum of money for her support, which he failed to do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18

the Naugatuck Women's club Thurs day evening, December 2, at the home of Mrs. Robert V. Anderson, will be Newspapers and their func- tions. The program hes been ar ranged under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Wulfeck. who will be chair mar of the meeting.
 The history of newspapers will be traced by Miss Helen Maroney, who has taken as her subject: News papers Their History and Influ- ence."
 Mrs. Allen Trask wi discuss Famous Newspapermen," and Jos eph P. Donahue, managing editor of the Naugatuck Daily News, will speak on the subject, Writing For Local Newspapers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
FIDELITY CLASS
 WILL MEET AT 8

Naugatuck, Nov. 18 - The month ly meeting of the Fidelity Bible class of the Methodist church will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the church.
 Mrs. Martha Andrews will preside at the business session and Mrs. William Leonard will lead the games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
Footwear Party
 To Be Featured
 By Firm Awards
l6 Employees Finishing 2O-Weeks Course to Get Dip- lOmas From Everett Martin; Trucking Department
 to Receive Plaque; Each Member to Accept Clasp
NAUG GATUcK
Correspondent, Larry Shepley-Phone Naugatuck 3945

Naugatuck November 18. = The annual safety ban auSJ ot se @ j., % Han United states Sullvan's Innn, Cotton Hollow.
 The dinner will be held in honor of groups of the plant who have cooperated in the safety program.
 Sixteen employees who lave completed 2O-week course in individual safety will receive diplomas from Txxoro AEorti1 i1actr1 otor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
ROTARIANS HEAR
 MILTON B. LENT

Naugatuck, Nov. IS - Manager of the local office of the Connecticut Light and Power Company, Milton B. Lent, was the speaker at the weekly meeting of the Naugatuck Rotary Club at Stratton's restaurant last night.
 MT. Lent, newest member of the club, spoke on '"The Power of Naug- atuck and Free Enterprise ,
 Next weeks meeting will be held Tuesday evening instead of We'd nesday because of the holiday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
WAR FUND SUM
 REACHES $8972
Morris ROsenblatt, How= ard Bristol, J. H. Whitte=
 mOres Donate $50 Each

Naugatuck, Nov. 18-The total of the Naugatuck War Fund contribu- tions has reached $8,792.OO according to an announcement made today by Chairman Milton Lent.
 The campaign is now well under way toward the goal of $29,5OO f which ilas been set as the local quota.
 The new list of contributions an- nounced are:
 Brought forward ..... $8,42700 MT. and Mrs. Arvid J. An-
 derSon 1000 Rubin'S 25O0| MT. and Mrs. Kenneth E.
 JonnSon ................ lU.O0 John M. Sutherland ....... 25.00 MT. and Mrs. John Howard
 wh:ttemore .............. 5000 Rev. and Mrs. Edw. R. Hance 500 Paul M. Elliott ............ 15.00 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Moody. ... 1000 MT. and Mrs. John J. Carr. 20.00 Congregational Church Sun-
 day School ............... 4o.Oo c. J. Randall .......... 25.00 St. Francis T. A. B. So-
 ciety 1000 Howard H. Bristol ......... 5000 Morris Rosenblatt ......... 5000 MT. and Mrs. Earl M. Bar
 mum 500 Leila B. Wigmore .......... 25.00 Major Eiw. E. Williams .... 1500
 Total .................... $8, 792.00
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18

that meeting and Bernard Sullivan, program chairman, introduced MT. Coogan, who presented the other sneakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-18
BOOK WEEK DRAWS
 OVER 100 A DAY
Children's Library Exhibit Popular; Amanda JOhn=
 son Dies in Chicago

Naugatuck, Nov. 18-Miss Janet Merrill, childrens librarian, an- nounced today more than 100 per- sons day have gone to the chil- dren's library this week to view teh colorful exhibit in connection with Childrens Book week.
 There are many varied types of books in the exhibit and they have proved so popular that all have been already reserved by young sters who can borrow them Satur- day.
 Not only children, but also a number of parents, have seen the display, Miss Merrill said. Some were surprised to see the variety of subjects in which the children are interested.
 The display will end Friday and the library will be open until 5:30 D. m.
 High school girls who are hos tesses are assisting in explaining and showing the display.
 Attending Funeral
 Word was received here Tuesday of the recent death of Mrs. Aman- da Johnson of Chicago, mother of the late Clifford s. Johnson of Cherry street.
 Mrs. Loretta M. Johnson of Cher " street, left Wednesday morning to attend the funeral. Mrs. John son had visited in Naugatuck oc- casionGlly.
Evening star., 1943-04-11
FOOD BEAUTY. MOVIE
SPOTLIGHT CARTOONS
~AklAex
sHIPBuILDEa, ls4s

She is Miss Mabel Tourney,
Of Delta, Colorado. While
her brother, Corp. Leonard
Tourney, serves Uncle Sam
in the Sixth Armored Divi.
sion, she does her own share
by working at the plant Of
the California Shipbuilding
Corporation, Wilmington, Cal.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-10-13
War Burdens

In spite of the difficulty Of finding
manpower or materials for public works,
many municipalities have been driven
to vast increases in municipal services
because of the pressure of war industry
expansion.
Studies made by the American Public
Works Association show rises in the cost
of street maintenance of as high as 600
per cent. OF large cities, Los Angeles has
been hit hardest, its expenditure rising
from $1,470,000 in 1910 to more than
100000 for this year.
The cost of street cleaning has risen
steeply-in Milwaukee from $280,000 to
$500O0O, in Detroit from $550,000 to
$4,000. The cost of garbage collection
and disposal also has mounted greatly.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-10-13

There are many astute people who are
OF the opinion that a sales tax would
more equally distribute the burden placed
on the G. P. general public in support
OF their government. This week the New
York Times stated editorially that "a sys-
tenn OF taxation which places half the
burden Of taxes on one-fifth of the coun-
tTy'S income, and distributes the other
half over four-fifthS of the country's in
come, represents caricature of the pro-
gressive tax principle and the ability
to-pay" slogan"
Then there are just as many of the
opinion that sales tax is too much of
an added expense for the poor people.
II by poor people we understand those
who spend nothing or next to nothing,
a few added cents will make their burden
harder. But the term poor" people is a
rather broad term as matter of fact,
most of us today, who are not affluent are
pretty poor, but we manage to get for
ourselves the necessities of life. A fair
esortion OF buying public is what they term
DOOR. They are not the destitute be-
cause they still have enough to buy in
moderation. The destitute are, or should
be, taken care of.
Perhaps sales tax would be too much
OF drain on a large proportion of our
people, but it seems to have much in its
favor. The New York Times says further
in regard to the U. S. Treasury's program:
-. sit touches so lightly the great bulk of
national purchasing power in at
tempting to make up for this by I'M
precedently drastic taxes on the incomes
of a very small group, it threatens to re-
move from that group the greater part
OF the incentives upon which the invest
ment of risk capital and the consequent
provision of employment and creation
Of new national wealth depend. The
present unbalance can be in part cor
rected only by general sales tax"