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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
BRISTOL COMPANY
 GETS FIRST STAR
Navy Board of Production Renews Army-Navy 'E'
 Award

Renewal of The Bristol Company S Army Navy E award for the next six months has been received from the Navy Board for Production Awards, 1t was announced this morning by Howard H. Bristol, pres- ident of the Bristol Company.
 This is the first renewal of the award which was made to the local plant on July %, 1943. The Bristol Company was the eighth industry in this area to receive the Army-Navy production award. The addition of the first star to the Company's 'E'' burgee will take place in the near future.
 The letter of notification received by MT. Bristol from Admiral c. c. Block. U. 8. N. (Ret), Chairman of the Nevy Board for production awards reads in part:
 'The men and women of The Bristol Company have achieved a signal honor by continuing their splendid production in such vol- ume as to justify this renewal of their award. In the first instance it was difficult to win the Army Navy "E" and by meriting a re- newal, the management and em- ployes have indicated their de- termination and ability to support our fighting forces by supplying the equipment which is necessary for ultimate victory"
 In a notice to all employees issued this morning MT. Bristol added the congratulations of the management to those extended by the Navy De- partment to the employees for their excellent record in the production of war material.
 The Bristol Company manufac- lures control ard recording instru- ments and mill supplies widely used by the armed services and war in- dustries as well as special devices for the Army and Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
BRIEFS ORDERED
 IN WILL CONTEST
AtchisOn Children Have Bank Balance of $I,349;
 Decision Reserved

Margaret and Alden Atchison, who are taking their fight to break their fathers will to the State Supreme Court of Errors in Hartford, have balance of $1, ,349.88 in their bank account, 1t was disclosed in superior court yesterday afternoon as coun- sel for the estate tried to show the children are financially able to face the expenses of the litigation them selves.
 Judge Frank P. AicEvoy asked the lawyers to file briefs giving their claims on the appellants financial status, and withheld a decision.
 Attorneys Michael V. Blansfield and Harry Albert, counsel for the minors, claimed their mother, Mrs. Marian Atchison, had given them support from her own funds since their father died and that she was entitled to reimbursement. They pointed out that the debt is greater than the amount of money in their account.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy re- quested the special hearing after the court ordered him to pay $750 from the estate for counsel fees for the children. He pointed out yester- day that the children received $500 from the estate on a probate court order last October and $150 per month since then, and maintained they are able to finance the court action themselves.
 Handling of the children'S funds was the subject of lengthy cross examination when their mother, the children's guardian, took the stand No account had been kept on $243. .25 of the money, the witness disclosed. Her counsel claimed that $100 of that money was her own and had been added to the children's account.
 At one point in the hearing the Jurist commented, 'The guardian has been receiving money and de- posting it in the name of individ- uals. That should not be counten- anced." Attorney Michael V. Blans- field said in closing arguments that he had no idea his client had not deposited the funds allotted to the children in her account as guard ian. He said the mother may not have done exactly what she had been ordered to do, but that the money was used for the children's expenses.
 The minors have requested the court to order the estate to pay additional funds so they could car ry out their fight in the high court. They were each left $l00 from their fathers 5000 estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury have been ap- proved by Compensation Commis- sioner John J. O'Connell:
 N. Stevenson of 68 Canal street against Chase Brass & Copper O., Metal Works plant, $2S15 begin- ming Dec. 5, injury to right foot.
 J. Stancavage of 4 Colley street against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant, $20.96 for six and 2-3 weeks, amputation of prox- imal phalanx of right little finger.
 Arthur Wade of 135 North Elm street against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant, $50 begin- ming Dec. 4, compound fracture of left great toe.
 B. Crosby Gatling of "A Vine steret against Chase Brass & Cop per Co.,, Rolling Mills plant, $22 be- ginning Dec. g, confusion of left great toe.
 James Hayes of 47 Fuller street against Chase Brass & Copper O., Rolling Mills plant, $25 for five weeks, 50 per cent loss of function of distal phalanx of right middle finger.
 Antous M. Antous of Danbury against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $1214 for four and 3-7 weeks, injury to left foot.
 Peter Hickson of PA Warren street against Scoviu Mfg. Co.,, S3O beginning Dec. 2S, injury to left arm.
 Julius DiPaolo of 94 Rose street against scovill Mfg. Co, $12.9o fol five weeks, injury to left hand.
 Andrew Verrastro of 35 East street, against Scovil Mfg. Co. $9.11 for five weeks, injuries to righ' hand and wrist.
 Kenneth Lister of 373 Grand view avenue against Scovill Mfg. Co.,. $3( for one and 1-7 weeks, burns to face body, arms, and shoulders.
 Hersey Watson of 260 Orange street against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $20. .25 for three and 1-7 weeks, injury to left hand.
 Herbert McKenney of Plantsville against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $8.83 for four weeks, hernia.
 Jesse Reed of 159 Coffee street against Scovill Mrg. Co.,, $25.79 be- ginning Dec. 28, hernia.
 Alfred P. Cyr of 516 North Main street against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $10.21 for five weeks, hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
ZION LUTHERAN MEETING HELD
Donald HiIIiard Chosen Clerk at S3rd Annual
 Session Monday

Donald Hillard was elected clerk of Zion Lutheran church to replace Malcolmn Palmer, at the fifty-third annual restine of the congregation he'd on Monday evening. Other elections were as follows: Dea- cons for three years, George Howe. Robert Feast. George Fricson, all reelected. and Howard Northrop, deacons for two years, Henry John son and Carl Thompson (reelectedD, |, deacon for one year, Roy E. John- son; trustees for three years, Carl Anderson, Axel Forsell, and Will liam Swanson, all reelected, and Robert Lagerquist. Miss Ethel Zig latzki was reelected organist and choir director, Roland Palmer was again chosen Sunday School super in tendent, with Henry Johnson as assistant. Gustave Johnson was elected delegate to the annual con- vention of the New England Confer ence in Manchester in May, with Mrs. John S. Larson as alternate. As representative of the congrega- tion at the annual meeting of the Hartford District in Portland in September, Emil Johnson was elect ed. Mrs. Emil Johnson was chosen as alternate. The securing of sex ton was left in the hands of the Board of Trustees. Arnold Swanson and Everett Grahn were elected auditors.
 The financial reports showed that Zion church had had Q very good year, with a larger balance on hand than in many years. Financial sec- retary, George Clousen, and treas urer. Emil Johnson, both read their annual reports, which showed all obligations paid in full. Reports were also given by representatives of the following organizations: Daugh- ters of Zion, Women's Missionary Society, Iduna Circle, Senior and Junior Luther League, Lutheran Brotherhood, Church Choir. Church School, and Augustana Aid Associa- tion. The report on the Centennial Thanks Offering showed that the congregation had exceeded its goal by over five hundred dollars. It was also reported that the money raised for Lutheran World Action was far above the quota set.
 The report of the pastor, E. Einar Kron, showed that there had been a smal Increase in membership, although the communicant (adulD membership remained the same. It was decided to publish a year book as usual. The congregation also voted to express gratitude to the press for cooperation during the past year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

Major Hugo Wiberg of the To- cal corps of The Salvation Army has just received from Major Ernest Marshall of Hartford headquarters the following letter written by First Lieutenant c. D. Coppas, now stationed in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 Hello Major:
 Long time no write. So me- thinks had better do some catching up. I finally got out of the Desert as you can see. Went back to school again at Randolph Field in Texas and then to San ta Anaitna Rose in California. to finish up the course in Avia- tion Medicine. Now at Salt Lake for few days for a new assign ment. One sort of gets around in this mans Army. But all of that is not the reason for writing this letter tonight. It's late and I should be going to bed, but The Salvation Army got one of the finest bouquets or compliments or whatever you want to call 1t, to- night that it could possibly get. I just had to sit down and tell you about it came right from the front. Was talking with one of our Medical Officers tonight who saw action in New Guinea at the time the Japs almost took Port Moresby. The place where The Salvation Army came into the story was in a fifteen mile stretch of jungle road, and ap- parently it was just about a road, between Port Moresby and a place called Rona. Beyond Roma 1t was impossible to go, which from the way the story was told to me, was the only req son why The Salvation Army's truck didn't go any farther. At this time there just wasn't any means of getting the wounded back to the hospital at Moresby. Casualties unable to walk. were treated as best they could be, right where they lay. Those able to walk were given a canteen of water and some rations and sent to walk back alone. You can im- agtne what 1t was like for a man with his arm shot of just below his shoulder to walk IS to 30 miles back to a hospital with no one to help. It was pretty tough. We'll, 1t seems that there were two old coots,' they must have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
Role OF SaIUatiOn Army On Battle Front Lduded
Major Hugo Wiberg of Local Unit Receives In- teresting Letter of Behind Fighting Scenes at New Guinea - Many Lives Saved
 by Non-MiIitary Workers.

been at least 50 years old. wl;J were Salvation Army peopie. They had a small truck and Q lit tie equipment, but not mucli. These two kept that truck rum ming at all hours of the day and night between Moresby and Rona. It ordinarily took five hours to drive the fifteen miles going steadily without stops, eo you can see what kind of a roed it was. They weren't able to do much but that little was plenty. They'd see boy in bad way trying to get back and pretty near done. Then they would stop and do what they could. Give him some hot tea and a hard bun. Warm up his rations and maybe just find comfortable spot and make him lie down and rest for an hour or two, until he had strength to go on end then sending him on his way with an- other cup of tea. This truck was too small and the wounded too many for them to be able to give any of them a ride.
 Now that wasn't much; but, as the Captain. put 1t, they saved a lot of lives, even more than the AussieS Medicos did. The latter didn't have much of a medical detachment in the area and about all they did was to bring the men back after they had cole lapsed. The two old coots' gave many a lad just the lift he need cd to give him the strength to get back to safety. That, and the will to live, which a little friend ship and interest will do for Q man when the ships are down and the going is bad. Finally, and just as important to you. The Salvation Army was the only military outfit there.
 I wish I could have told you the story just the way I got it. The way the Captain told 1t was much better because he was there. Previous to then, his idea of The Salvation Army had been nothing more than a group of people standing on a street cor ner playing horns, beating on a big drum, and singing hymns in for good measure. I can assure you that that is not his opinion now. He has had out there a look behind the scenes.
 Sincerely yours,
 DOC COPIES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
Proper Mouth Hygiene
 Reduces Cancer Threat
Mouth, Lip, Skin Ailments Should Be Promptly Diag.
 nOsed Warns State Health Officials

Mouth, lip and skin cancers were given special emphasis in a current broadcast by Matthew H. Griswold, M. D., Chief of the Division of Cancer Research, Connecticut State Department of Health. While both men and women are susceptible to these cancers, records indicate that men are more prone to their de- velopment than women. This may ne due in the case of mouth cancer, says Doctor Griswold, to the fact that women are more inclined to pay attention to mouth hygiene than men. Proper mouth hygiene is the best defense against this type of cancer. It is reasonably certain that cancer of the mouth develops In some location exposed to con- Btant irritation, either from jagged tooth or ill-fitting dental plate, or as a.result of chronic inflammation that accompanies neglect of the oral cavity. A clean mouth full of healthy teeth seldom develops can |cer.
 The most suggestive symptom of cancer of the lip, ike tnaC or tne mouth, is a small painless sore which refuses to heal within two or three weeks. Such a condition, regardless of its size or character should be brought to the immediate attention of Q reputable physician. Cancer of the skin is a rather common type of the disease, but 1t causes less than 3 per cent of the total deaths from cancer. It is readily accessible for purposes of diagnosis and is evident 70 the patient as @ chronic sore or ump that refuses to yield to ordin- ary treatment. When properly reated in its early stages it is cur able in about 05 per cent of the cases. Before the disease actually develops 1t is frequently preceded yy an easily recognized precancerous Itage, often of long duration and consisting of thickened scaly patches, R warts or moles which have changed their character and rate If growth. :.
 The fact that skin cancer is of nore frequent occurrence in men is probably due to their greater ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
URGE POULTRYMEN
 TO RAISE CHICKENS
Many Producers Reported Discouraged Over Low
 Prices for Eggs

Connecticut poultrymen were urg- ed today by their War Council con- mittee to go ahead with plans for the matching and rearing of early chicks in spite of recent low prices in the egg market which have dis couraged some producers.
 Chicks started during January and February, the committee point ed out, will begin to produce eggs in July and August when the cost of maintaining poultry flock is con- paratively low, demand for eggs is good and prices generally high.
 Focks started early last year proved more profitable than late hatched chicks. the committee said, and there is every reason to expect the same results this year. The committee, which met with Food Administrator Henry B. Mosle to canvass the poultry situation, re- ported that many poultrymen have cancelled orders placed with hatch cries for replacement chicks at a time when orders should be increas- ed If the demand for eggs and poul- try meat is to be met next summer and fall. Unless chicks are started now. said the committee, there will be Q shortage of eggs and poultry meat in the last half of 1914.
 The committee, including both commercial poultrymen and hatch cry representatives, pointed out that uncertain feed supplies and shortage or coal for the operation of brooder stoves are serious limiting factors in early chick production. Poultry. men. the committee said, should have supplies of feed and fuel "in sight, before taking delivery of chicks from hatcheries, but should not hesitate in their production plans because of fear that the egg market will not recover. Any delay to observe price trends. the committee said. would be very serious both from the stand point of the states food supplies and poultry farm profits in the last half of 1924.
 Reviewing what has happened re- gently In the egg market, the con- mittee pointed out that there were II per cent more laying birds in the state on January 1 of this year than on the same date in l943, and that many of these were later matched bullets that started laying in Decem- Der. These came into production on the low egg market and are making little or no profit for their owners Broiler producers also reduced their orders for chicks to be raised for meat, throwing quantities of matching eggs on the market for consumption.
 The demand for dried eggs during 1S43, the committee added, was ap- parently overestimated, SO that few. CT eggs were bought for drying than had been expected. Another fac. tor adding to the egg surplus was the action of the government iu throwing storage eggs on the market to make room in warehouses for meat supplies.
 To further complicate the situa. ton, many retailers failed to cui prices and follow the wholesale mar. ket down.
 The net result, said the commit. tee. has been to force heavy cullinn of poultry fiocks. with some pouI. trymen selling all their birds.
 1mbert Fellows of Norwichtowr Is chairman of the poultry subcom. mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
NAME SELECTED
 FOR NEW TOMATO
Coventry" Developed By University of COnnecti-
 cut Professor

A new variety of tomato designed to meet Connecticut conditions is announced by the vegetable garden ing department at the University of Connecticut Named the Coven- try. 1t was developed by Dr. A. M. Porter, associate professor of veg etable gardening, to fill need in Connecticut for an early tomato of high quality that does not crack while ripening.
 Described as a red tomato of med- ium size and mildly acid. garden trials indicate the Coventry has the qualities of smoothness, high color ing. good flavor and early produc- tion. Particularly adapted to the home garden but holding promise for commercial production, 1t can be grown with or without stalking. Staked plants of the new variety have developed as high as nine clusters of fruit on one plant.
 Dr. Porter started breeding work in 1885 by crossing several varieties. One of the most promising seed lings was the one now named the Coventry. a cross between an ex- cellent Holland variety and the Pritchard, an American variety.
 Seed of the new Coventry is not yet available in quantity. Since in- formation on it's production under a variety of conditions is needed, however, trial packages of seed are available to home or commercial gardeners without cost if they will agree to report its growth and pro- duction under then growing condi- tions. Requests for seed should be sent to Dr. A. M. Porter or ProfeS- sor A. E. Wilkinson, University of Connecticut. storrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
ITHEATERS BOOST
 WAR BOND DRIvE|
Dinner Last Evening Opens Local Campaign; Con.
 fidence Voiced

Victory House on the Green was today the scene of active Fourth War Loan Drive efforts as theater owners headed by Chairman Miss Julia Smith staffed the house as part of their share of the local $14,662,000 bond purchase quota drive.
 Approximately $S,0O0 in bonds have been sold at the Victory House since yesterday following efforts of local retail merchants who manned the Green headquarters during yes terday's opening campaign effort.
 Tonight will be Russian Night" at the State theater when members of the local chapter of Russian War Relief society will sell bonds from booths set up in the theater's lobby.
 The opening dinner of the Wa terbury bond campaign was held last night at The Elton with many reports from various groups partici- pating in the all-out effort being submitted. James E. Moran, gen. eral chairman of the drive and one of last nights principal speakers stated that over $40 billion worth of bonds were sold during 1943 through non-banking sources. MT. Moran expressed confidence that Waterbury would again give proof by reaching or exceeding it's quota of its al1-out effort in this phase of the home-front support of the war.
 At present more than $900,O00 is being contributed by local industries through the payroll savings plan, 1t was announced yesterday. Large in- dustrial rallied were held through out the city by leading industries.
 Four sailors, stationed at Pier s. New York city, staged a series of demonstrations in Waterbury war plants yesterday on outf1tting of sailors in divers uniforms.
 Those who participated in a bond rally at the U. s. Time Corp. plant on Cherry street were Ensign Houghton, an instructor on inter- nal combustion engines; CoxSwain Raymond Gagnon, Richard Me- Keckne, metalsmith, first class; Carmine Albino, motor machinist'S mate, second class.
 Ensign Houghton and the three petty officers received first hand information in diving operations during the salvaging of the liner Normandie last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

posture to the irritating effects ol the outdoors sunshine, wind, dust etc. Then, too. women are more apt to have minor blemishes such as moles, warts or chronic skin irrita. tions taken care of while men often neglect these. Prevention of skin cancer depends upon proper treat ment of seemingly trivial skin blemishes.
 The cure of cancer In these, as well as other locations of the body, depends upon treatment in the early stages of the disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
SEEK INFORMATION
 ON INCOME TAXES

Although the deadline for pay ment of income taxes is nearly two months off the local Internal Rev. enue office is continually crowded with taxpayers who seek informa- tion. it was reported today. Gabriel Price, division chief, said business is twice as heavy as it was at the same time last year.
 The local staff now consists of 20 persons and additional help is ex- pected to be secured as when the income rush season arrives. With the tax return forms more involved this year the amount of queries handled is greater than ever before, it was disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
STOCKMANN GUEST
 OF ROTARY CLUB

Impressions of Germany were given by Hans Stockmann, local photographer, in an address at a meeting of the Rotary Club yester- day at the Elton. MT. Stockmann, who was once a bank clerk in Ber- lin, spoke of conditions in Germany during the first World War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
CRUELTY ALLEGED
 IN DIVORCE SUIT

Mrs. Olive Kane Morency of Wa terbury has filed a divorce action in superior court against William Morency. also of this city. on the ground of intolerable cruelty. The couple married March IA. 1886. at Brewster, N. r. and are the parents of one child. The plaintiff seeks custody of the child and 6 support allowance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
DIVORCE ACTION
 RECORDED TODAY

Josephine Fulton Catuccio of Wa
 terbury today filed a divorce action in superior court against Carl Cat uccio, also of this city. The couple married Oct. q, 1928 and cruelty is alleged to have started June 1, 1880. Custody of five children, an
 allowance for their support. and alimony is sought by the petitioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN BARLEY CASE

A settlement out of court was re- ported reached today in the prop erty litigation started in common pleas court by Alexander Farley of Waterbury against his wife, Theresa Barley. 4 hearing had been sched- uled for today.
 Additional testimony in the civil action brought by Charles Rpsen- garten O.. against Margaret Dris- coll was scheduled for presentation this afternoon. The hearing opened yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
GIRL LOCATED BY
 DETECTIVE BUREAU

Mary Romano, 20, of this city reported missing by her father Joseph Romano. yesterday after noon. was located this morning by Detective Lieutenant William Foley She was detained at police head quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
ZINDAH GROTTO
 TO ENJOY FILMS

A motion picture, Assignment In Teheran." will be shown by AL phonse Narcotic of Bristol at a meeting of zindah Grotto at Ma sonic temple at 8 o'clock tonight Monarch Richard D. Bensen will preside.