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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12

of man injured in a war plant,
with resulting partial paralysis of
one arm.
The plant tried to help him by
employing him to run an elevator
with his good arm. Discouraged be-
cause this job was so far below his
real ability, the man sought the
help of one of the workshops. Here
his injured arm is being RETAINED
through occupational therapy so
that in time he will regain part or
all Of its normal use. Where would
this man have been after the boom
without rehabilitation?" Mr.. House
asked.
Mr.. House also emphasized the
Importance of state-supported edu-
cation for cripples, provided for in
a state legislature act sponsored by
the Society and passed last year,
and urged more widespread use of
such funds as the act provides.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
ODT ASSISTING
DRAFT BOARDS
Information to Be Provided
on Essential Transports
ton Workers

Fred T. Honeyman, Hartford Dis
trict Manager of the Office of De-
tense TranSportations Division of
Motor Transport, has been appoint
ed special representative to assist
the State Director Of Selective Serv-
ice in handling any deferment of eS-
sential transportation workers under
26 years of age that may be author
lied in Washington.
In announcing Mr.. Honeyman's
appointment, Brigadier General G.
D. Young, Deputy Director of ODT,
made it clear that no decision has
yet been made as to the number or
kinds of transportation workers I'M
der 26 who will be kept in their
present jobs in order to avoid any
possible loss of war transportation.
Until Mr.. Honeyman has receiv-
ed specific instructions from Wash
ington, no action will be taken an
any special applications for defer
ment of transportation men under
26. Meanwhile, he will hold himself
in readiness as liaison officer to
provide any service requested of him
by the State Director of Selective
Service.
Pending determination with re-
spect to key transportation workers
under rs who are subject to the
draft, the transportation industries
are vitality interested in retaining
key workers over 26, Mr.. Honeyman
said. He will also seek the aid of the
State Director of Selective Sericve
in obtaining deferment for key men
In the older age brackets.
Mr.. Honeyman emphasized that
until quotas for the various branches
have been determined in Washing
ton, he will hold any special appli-
cations for deferment of transpor-
tation workers under Is which are
submitted either to him or the State
Director of Selective Service.
The necessity for deferment Of a
limited number of transportation
workers under 26 has been stressed
by General Young before special
inter-agency committee now consid-
ering the matter in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12

THE SITUATIONS: On the day
of dinner engagemtn, You have
a bad cold which is at the sneezing
stage.
WRONG WAY: Even though you
would rather go to bed than go out
to dinner, you know it is considered
rude for a guest to break a dinner
engagement, and SO decide you
must go.
RIGHT WAY: Call your hostess,
explaining to her why you can't
have dinner with her, and telling
her how sorry you are. Then, as
soon as you are well. return heI
proffered hospitality. ut is not only
permissible but advisable to break a
dinner engagement If you have a
cold at the stage where You are
likely to give it to others)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12

therapists in our workshops" he
said, perhaps because we have been
doing pioneering work in this field.
The work that our Society is doing
is very well thought of by therapists
in the field"
Three rehabilitation workshops
are maintained by the Connecticut
Society for Crippled Children in
Hartford, Bridgeport and New
Haven to which patients are refer
red by doctors, clinics, social and
government agencies, schools and
individuals.
In the workshops cripples are
trained to use their fullest occupa-
tional capacities. In speaking of
cripples employed today in what
ever way they can be of use, who
are likely to find themselves out of
work after the production peak is
past. Mr.. House cited an example
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12

Sixty representatives from various
organizations within the city and
outlying towns attended this morn
ings forum meeting to hear the
principal features of the general
wartime consumers program as out
lined by speakers. Mrs. John F.
Tuefel, vice-chairman of the con-
Sumer'S committee here was in
charge of registration.
Mrs. Mark Sperry, civilian defense
director presided at this mornings
meeting and introduced the sessions
principal speakers consisting Of John
P. Dunn of the regional OPA office,
Mrs. Julius Smith chairman of the
consumers committee, and Mrs.
Eloise Keckeforth. Mrs. Sperry in
her opening address urged a con-
slant interest on the part of all con-
Sumers in the activities of this war
time program.
Two principal factors would help
determine a successful consumers
rationing program it was stated by
Mr.. Dunn of the OPA who cited
these factors as being "a strict ad-
herence to the rule not to pay more
than ceiling price and that every
consumer should always surrender
points to dealer for any commod-
ity received" In other words a COM
plete isolation of the black market.
Mrs. Smith in addressing this
mornings gathering told of expert
ences of the local price panel board
relative to adjustments of claims
brought by consumers against deal
ers. The speaker stated that the
majority of the complaints deal
with secondhand goods and in most
instances of price violations" it
was matter of innocent over
charging with the dealer being I'M
familiar with the fact that CELL
ing existed, or the consumer like
wise being so unaware. In the maj
ority of instances the disputes were
settled amicably. Mrs. Smith urged
constant study of price ceilings
by both consumers and dealers.
Mrs. Keckeforth spoke on budg-
eCIng ana nuCTlC1On. All OuIllIle
was given showing what it would
cost Waterbury family of per-
sons for balance series of meals,
The estimate, significantly enough,
was within 3 cents of a like estim-
ate made in New Haven. Urging
the use of the facilities to be Of
fered by the local consumers inSti-
tute and the consumers information
desk Mrs. Keckeforth pointed out
that three advantages would be
made possible to the consumers,
namely-food values, proper kind OF
foods and purchasing of food.
A luncheon meeting was held at
noon following the morning session
The afternoon session got underway
with more speakers scheduled to
outline for the public the vital need
of a constructive consumers program
during the war.
The consumers information desk
has been established through the
courtesy and cooperation of the
Connecticut Light & Power Co.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
RED CROSS OPENS
COURSE AT SALEM

Naugatuck, April PA new can
teen course started today at 2:30 p.
m. at the Salem schol cooking room
sponsored by Naugatuck Chapter,
Red Cross. Applications are still be-
ing taken as the class quota has not
yet been filled, Miss Elizabeth
Broadrick, nutrition committee
chairmar., announced today.
Mrs. John w. Hayes, Jr., IS in
structor of the course, which in
cludes 10 hours of lectures and
demonstrations and 10 hours of
practical work.
No previous training is necessary
and no examinations are given.
Certificates will be issued on COM
pletion of the course.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
SHOVE TO BE NAMED NV
REGULAR TODAY

John e. Shove, fire department.
callman who has been doing rogue
lar duty with Engine company for
the past seven months is expected
to be appointed to the regular force
at the special meeting Of the board
of fire commissioners this afternoon.
At the same meeting the board
will decide whether or not it viii
grant a request by Pvt. Dennis Keene
that he be allowed to take his va
cation before his induction into the
Army on April 10.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
Mother Goes Home
With Her Lost Child

New York, April 12-(UP)-Mrs.
Alice Chase, %, went back to her
Fall River, Mass, home last night
with her two-year-old son Jimmy,
who was found abandoned in SUBJ
way station here on Jan. 10.
Jimmy, who authorities charge was
abducted by Eileen Underwood, 18,
was reunited with his mother yes
terday. Mother and son were re-
united through the efforts Of well
fare agencies.
Miss Underwood, apprehended in
Brockton, Mass, was scheduled to
20 on trial in Fall River today on a
charge of abducting Jimmy.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
BLAZE ATTRIBUTED
TO ELECTRIC IRON

Fire, caused by an overheated
electric iron slightly damaged the
interior of a tailor shop at 6 John
street last night. Engines 3 and II,
truck 3 and booster answered the
alarm. The shop is operated by
Kostant Saikis.
Somike from meat burning in a
stove at the home Of Domenic
Scozzafava, 100 Meadow street, yes
terday alarmed neighbors who called
firemen.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
DETAIL FOR TODAY
GoIdbrick

A GOLDBRICK is "a soldier who
S allergic to work. He had a thou
sand different methods, all the re-
,ult of much research, OF getting
put of work. There is an art to
being an accomplished GOLD
BRICK-it takes months of prac-I
lice. If a GOLDBRICK finds Sd
impossible to get out Of a GER
tain detail, he can make another
Job, that would ordinarily last
about IS minutes, stretch over Al
period of days, thus rendering
him immune to the certain de-
tail. The GOLDBRICK is as i'm
portant a part of the Army as the
uniform, and standard equipment
Tor every outfit.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
JUST GEORGE, 3 TIMES

George" replied the recruit.
George" repeated the rockies.
"All right, smartie, give me the
full namel"
George George George" replied
the new soldier YEARLY presenting
a birth certificate to prove his state
men
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
HELEN ORENCOLE t
GETS FURLOUCH

Mlddlebury, April 12.-Miss Helen
Orencole, daughter Of Frank Oren.
cole, White avenue, who is stationed
with the U. S. Marines, Wonen'S
Division, at North Caroline, IS
spending a short furlough at her
home. r..
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
Permanent Information
Bureau For Consumers
Desk to Be Arranged at c. L. & P. COmpanys Office;
Various Groups Represented at Institute Session

A. permanently established consumers information
desk to be manned by volunteers will be up the
neccut Light and Power Company offices Leavenwort
Street. it stated at this mornings session of the all
day consumers institute conducted at the & P
auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
TAXPAYERS SEEKING !.
ADVICE ON REPORTS

Large numbers Of taxpayers called
at the local U. 8. Internal Revenue
Office on Leavenworth street yester-
day and today for assistance In
filling out the estimated tax" forms
due April IS. Collectors said the
crowds have come into the Office
steadily in the past few days, and
it was indicated heavy business is
expected right up to the deadline.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Fire Pvt. Harold Parker, 1913
Highland avenue, was reported in
good condition this morning at
st. Mary's hospital where he was
admitted again yesterday. Dis
abled when he fell three stories
while fighting a blaze on South
Main street, in 1887, Pvt. Parker
has spent most of the last seven
years i'm hospitals. He was retired
ON full salary under a special
act Of the 1941 general assembly.
Helen Brennan, 2O5 South Leon
ard street, was reported in good
condition at st. Mary's hospital
where she recently underwent an
operation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12
LATE REALTY

The following realty deeds are
on file at the Office Of the Town
Clerk
Warranty Deed
Gabriel and Bernice Virgins to
Anthony and Anastasia KishOnis.
Property at 2OS4 North Main
street.
Mortgage Deed
Anthony and Anastasia Kish-
Onis to Gabriel and Bernice Wig
gins. Property at 20S4 North Main
street, $1,000.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-04-12

A notice recently posted In q
British Ministry of Aircraft Pro-
duction department read 1.-THE I'M
possible We Do At Once. Miracles
Take Little Longer"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
Calendar Of Social Events
TODAY


Navy Mothers Club Literary Club House
Women OF the Moose o'clock, Hall.
Washenaw Rebekahs Halloween odd Fellow Hall
Washenaw Rebekahs all day meeting Odd Fellow Hall to roll
bandages.
Ypslanu number Legion o'clock, Legion
Home.
Ypsian Aerie Fraterna Order of Eagles o'clock 1914 Cross
Presidents OF H. all day sewing meeting with Mrs James
Hart Bring table service and sandwiches.
Guidance division of the Council OF Social agencies Board
OF Commerce. 1880
Union Community reports at meeting at
Board of Commerce, 1880 p.
Riverside Study Club cooperative luncheon 1890 sand
wiches dish and table home
Campbell
Auxiliary Guild sewing
Council Church Women dessert luncheon, Methodist
Church Professor political
department OF University Michigan speak
Outdoor Citizenship"
Rainbow Girls Assembly number Masonic
Temple lodge special meeting. initiation.
American Legion Auxiliary, o'clock, Legion home
B b. Bunco Club o'clock,
err Mrs Lawrence Vervaecke hostess
Birthday Missionary Bible meeting nosebag lunch o'clock
at home OF Mrs Dan
Red Cross surgical dressings Welch 4
Queen City Lodge number 167 Knights Of Pyhas party
o'clock, X. P. Hall.
Lutheran Mixer
Church.
Martha Beach Tent Daughters Veterans regular meet
ing 1880, GAR. Hail.
Girl Scout Troop No H. regular meeting Gilbert House
o'clock, followed by Halloween party and supper
Board of Commerce at Kaufman's mon
community Fund directors meet at Board OF Commerce. M
FRIDAY
wiling Workers circle OF Kings Daughters at homo
OF Mrs George Ross with dinner Bring table ser.
vice and dish to - "
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Guests From Other
Cities at W.C.T.U.

Members OF the Women's Chris.
tian Temperance Union from Ann
Arbor, Jackson, Detroit, Peters
burg. Willis and Ypsilanti were
present for the W.C.TU. second
district all day meeting at the
home Of DR.. Glenadine Snow, Tues
day. Mrs. Lulu Bon Rice, Ann Ar.
Dor, district president, conducted
the meeting and introduced Mrs.
Harriet Whiteman, Detroit, state
alcoholic director. who thoroughly
discussed the need for organizing
more Loyal Temperance Legion
clubs. In the afternoon she spoke
again on the work OF the W.C.T.U.
with the young people and quoted
the verse, "As the twig is bent. so
is the tree inclined. She said
there are four reasons why peo-
pie use alcohol, first, through ig-
norance, through social pressure,
because Of the availability of liq-
uor, and TO escape reality.
She stated that the women must
work with the young children II
they are to fulfill the purpose OF
the organization. She closed, read
ing a beautiful poem.
Miss Lillian Ashby OF the Nor.
NAL College Conservatory faculty,
favored with a solo, Come Unto
Him"
Rev. A. r. Stringer OF the West
Side Methodist Church, Ann Arbor,
conducted the devotions, and after
the cooperative luncheon at noon.
gave an instructive talk on the
candidates for the presidential
state and county election in No.
vember. He said that prayer IS
the only way out OF the difficult
situation in which he finds himself
today. The only way to accomp.
lish prohibition, he said, is for all
of the churches to unite and fight
the liquor traffic.
Several members gave highlights
Of the state convention they at
tended in October, and Mrs. Paul
Hatch gave an interesting account
OF the national convention.
The memorial service for the
late Mrs. Calkins was conducted
by Mrs. Minnie Snldecor, who first
introduced DR.. Snow and Mrs.
Grace Morse, daughters of Mrs.
Calkins, who welcomed the women.
Mrs. Snidecor, in reminiscing on
the life OF Mrs. Calkins. said that
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
Two Study Groups
Being Organized

Two study groups are being or
ganized for Ypsilanti members OF
the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti branch OF
the American Association OF Uni.
versity Women featuring the Book
Exchange Club and the lnterna,
tional Problems Study group.
Persons interested in joining the
book exchange club should notify
Mrs. James r. Breakey, 101 Wash
tenaw Ave. before Nov. g. Titles o:
three books will be submitted, one
TO be selected for contribution TO
the club Miss Ethel McCrickett IS
in charge OF ordering the books.
The international problems study
group will have its organizati ton
meeting at p. IN. Thursday Nov.
8 in the womens reading room al
Charles McKenny Hall, at which
time Mrs. Marshall Snyder, chair
man, will direct the discussion OF
the program plans for the year.
Those who cannot attend the or
ganization meeting may join the
group by notifying Miss Edith
Schneckenburger, 210 n. Washing.
ton ST.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
Ross Teams Win
Opening Games

Opening the touch football sehed'
ule Tuesday afternoon with two
victories, the Ross School with TWO
will challenge the Foster teams
for the second time Thursday al =
D. m. at the school fields.
The Ross Spartans defeated the
Foster Wildcats by a score OF "a 70
0. Touchdowns were made by ROD
ert Wild. Ernest Wilson, one eacn'
and Arthur Bowie, who scored Win
two.
BY a score OF 6 to 0, the Ross
Gopher team won over the Hellcats
OF Foster School, with the lone
touchdown made by Captain Samp.
son Tharpe, who caught a pass ana
went for a score.
The winning teams were com
posed of Tharpe, captain, Jack Ant
rup, Linwood Johnson, Bruce Bak-
err, Donald Goddard, Robt. Ramsey.
Robert Chapman John Sellards'
and Fred owen with substitutes
Bertrand Mcqueen and Lawrence
Pelkay, all of whom represent the
Gophers. while the Spartans con-
sisted of Wild. Bowie, Wilson. Bob
Coins, James Butler, Arthur Bowl
ing. Dewey Ravens, and George
Green, with William Wheelock,
Marvin Hollenbeck, and John Hav.
ems substituting.
Thursday the Hellcats will meet
the Spartans on the Foster Field.
while the Gophers will tangle with
the Wildcats at Ross School.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
Many Books
Issued by Library

Membership cards to the new
public library located In Simmonds
School have been issued to 203 per-
sons during the opening week, Mrs.
Margaret Banghart, librarian, re-
ported Tuesday.
Included among the registrations
are l73 children, 20 adults, and
seven high schoolers. Open since
October l6, the reading and lending
library has loaned 631 books, with
about $50 of the books issued to
children.
Membership cards may be acquir.
ed at the library. Adults will be
given cards upon application, while
persons under ii years OF age are
required to have applications sign.
ed by parents or guardian.
Many best sellers and up-todate
fiction novels included in the lend
ing collection are MRS. Miniver" ,
"Rebecca", Berlin Diary, Good
bye, Mr.. Chips, my Sister Ell
leen", This Above All", THE
Seventh Cross, and THE Moon
is Down.
At the present time, the library
is open from a. m. to p. m. and
from 2 p. m. to 5 p. IN. Mondays
through Fridays, with Saturday
hours 8 a. m. to II noon. Mrs.
Banghart stated that night hours
may be added to the schedule II
there is sufficient public demand.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
Extension Club
Admits Members

Spencer Extension Club Tuesday
at Gilbert House admitted three
new women TO membership. Mrs.
Orvil Townsley, Mrs. Thomas Wray
and Mrs. Belle Wright, and voted
to change the name OF their club
from the Spencer Extension Club
to the Victory Extension Club.
They also decided to hold their
meetings at II o'clock and have
a nosebag lunch, with dessert and
coffee provided by a committee OF
three.
Mrs. John Granger is the new
president, and Mrs, Lester Wright
was elected vice president. IT was
decided TO start doing Red Cross
work and TO work for Boyer Hos
pital.
The lesson for the day was on
Abundant Food" and was demon
strated by the dinner at noon pre-
pared by club members under d.
rection OF Mrs. Harry Williams,
leader.
The subject for the November IA
meeting will be Know Your Neigh
bor".
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
Industrial Club
Sews For Boyer

The sewing work done by the In
dustrial Pleasure Club members
at their meeting Tuesday at the
home OF Mrs. William Horn, was
for Boyer Hospital, and quilt
blocks were made for their own
club. They folded 225 bedside
sacks for Boyer. A contribution
was made to the hostess donation
fund.
A guest at the meeting, Mrs.
James Fitzpatrick, was winner of
the fancy holder made by the pres
ident, Mrs. H. G. Baker.
Mrs. George Shuart, chairman
Of the sick committee. reported
that she had sent six cards to mem
bers and friends who were i'll, dur
ing the past two weeks. Selec-
tons were made for the exchange
of Christmas gifts.
The hostess served refresh
ments from a table prettily dec
Grated in keeping with the Halo
ween season. The table center
piece was a large bouquet OF or
ange and brown calendulas.
The next meeting, Nov. I. will
be with Mrs. Harry Stockdale.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
Mons Add Members
Hear Windsor Captain

Tuesdays. The unit voted to pro-
vide workers.
Mrs. Daschner also called for
volunteers to go TO the air base 20
repair clothing, Nov. 6.
IL was decided TO bring small
articles for the soldiers at Percy
Jones Hospital, Battle Creek, and
TO have a Christmas party at the
next meeting. Dec. 20.
Mrs. j. l.. Foskett, birthday party
chairman, reported on the units
very successful birthday party In
the Legion home parlors, Oct. 4.
II was decided TO accept the of
fer of the Hunt Studio to sponsor
the studios dancing recital to take
place later In the winter.
The remainder OF the. evening
was spent playing table games.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
First Sport Night
Attracts Several

Sponsored by the public school
recreation department, the first
program OF the Mems Sports Night
Tuesday from 1880 to 10 In the
village community building attract.
ed about 20 residents.
A program OF volleyball and bas.
ketball games was featured. For
next weeks sport night, badminton
and table tennis will be added to
the program. In charge OF Alfred
Brose, recreation director, and
Olaf Vicklund, recreation leader,
the new athletic program may later
feature a mems basketball team TO
represent the village In commun-
ity games. .
Ladies' Recreation Evening will
start for the first time in the
Village Thursday from Z p. m. TO
10 D. m, and will be sponsored
by the public school recreation de-
partment.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25
Willow Run Calendar
THURSDAY


8 p. m.-Joint Meeting Lodge
Tenants Civic Association. public
School recreation department,
Lodge auditorium.
Sp. m. Willow Run Civic League,
north recreation building, Willow
Lodge.
Z TO 10 p. m.-Womens Recrea-
ton Evening. open to all women,
Village community gymnasium, off
Stamford Blvd.
p. m.-Touch football games.
Foster Hellcats vs. Ross Spartans.
at Foster field; Ross Gophers ys.
Foster Wildcats at Ross.
3:45 to AIS p. m.-Clay Hill Jun
Tor Hep Class, Chose under IA
years. Simmonds gymnasium.
$3.50 to $50 D. m.-Clay Hill Sen
Tor Hep Class ia years and over),
Simmonds gymnasium.
$50 p. m.-Willow Run Christian
Workers Association, Charles Nc
Kenny Hall. State Normal College.
p. m.-Roller Skating Party,
Christian Youth Fellowship, meet
at Willow Lodge.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-25

she was a forceful leader and that
she had much to do with the
shaping of the ideals OF the women
OF Michigan. Her vision was for a
world free from liquor.
Mrs. Snidecor read verses from
Proverbs which seemed to apply
particularly to Mrs. Calkins.
Mrs. w. w. Youngs, accompanied
by Mrs. z. A. Hubbard, sang, Safe
in the Arms OF Jesus, and the
meeting was closed with prayer.