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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Feb. 4-Marine Second Lieutenant John Hadley Cox, of 38 Woodlawn avenue, graduated Thurs day from the Officers Indoctrina- ton Course at Camp Lejeune, New River, N. G., and Is now ready for field duty.
 He was graduated from Taft Pre- paratory School in 1881 and Yale College in 1885.
 Mrs. Alice Johnson has returned to her home in Roxbury after spend ing a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Hotchkiss of Oak street.
 Mrs. Raymond Hotchlsiss of Oak street was honored at a birthday dinner recently at the home of Mrs. Thomas Ward of Waterbury. She was recipient of many lovely gifts.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship of the St. MichaeI's church and the Congregational church combined will hold semi formal holiday dance, February IS. Plans were made for the affair at a meteing held Sunday.
 No registrations will be required for the Valentine dance at the Hop Brook Country club, Feb. F.
 Music will be furnished by Ernie Cosman and his orchestra with El- mer Schmitz as chairman of ar- arrangements. .,is Frank Dedinas of SIS Scott street operator of a gasoline station on New Haven road, was sentenced to 30 days i'm the federal house of cor- recti0n at Danbury Tuesday by Judge J. Joseph Smith in Federal District court at Hartford on charges of black market trade in counterfeit gasoline ration coupons.
 Sarah Rogers chapter, D. A. R.. meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Ferris S2. Park avenue. A White Elephant" sale was held after the business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
BRIDGE TOURNEY
 SCORES POSTED

Naugatuck, Feb. 4 - The fol- lowing scores resulted from the fourth session of the Hop Brook bridge tournament Tuesday night.
 North and south: Mrs. L. Love- joy-Mrs. A. Little, IT 1-2; MT. and Mrs. c. R. Peaker, 64; Mrs. S.. Squires Mrs. E. Fulton, 59; J. Suth- erland-J. Sweeney, 55; Mrs. V. Ker- nan-Mrs. Gibb, 53; MT. and Mrs. J. Robinson, 52; MT and Mrs. H.. Whittemore, Jr., 49; o. Randall-J. Barrett, 38 1-2.
 East and west, Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Johnson, 67; D. Fowler F. Conover, GA; Miss E. Steever-Miss A. Nicholson, 56 1-2; MT. and Mrs. E. Schmitz, 56; MT. and Mrs. R. Sweet, 55 1-2: Mrs. A. Durr- Mrs. F. w. Swentston, 51; H. Brown-E. Barnum, 51; P. Paul-J. N. Judy, 47.
 Finals: J. Sutheralnd-J. Sweeney 315: Mrs. L. Lovejoy-M Mrs. A. Little, 307 1-2. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Building
 Permits

The following building permits
 have been issned by the office Of
 Building Inspector John T. Hart. ley:
 Waterbury Tool Co, East Au- ir6Ea street, door enclosure and erection of material shed. SIG.
 Michael Shea, 1S9 East Main street. Addition for six extra apart 'ments, $1O,OO0. Helen M. Neagle, 1S Mitchell taSenne. Addition for three extra apartments, A,0Oo. 1, George A. HOrnhecker. Addition for l extra apartment. ,$1,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Rev. Louis KaczerowsI1i, pastor, will celebrate the Mass which will be offered for those in the service, and will preach a sermon. Stars will be placed for the following: Walter Lisiewski, Henry Swideski, Edward Milan. Henry and Joseph Tomkowicz, Henry Kalinowski, Cae- sar Krzykowsli, John Betkowski, Leonard Marchlewski, Vincent Ka- jubowski, Eugene Stryjewski, Stan ley Korowotny, Paul Brazycki, Wall ter and Albert Jackowski, Frank Sterniak, Vincent, Kasimer and Chester Kasiewicz.
 Plans for the observance of the 20th anniversary of the church March 20 are being made by 8 committee headed by Victor Gra- bowsld. Special exercises are plan- ned. A dance for the benefit of servicemen of the parish will be held Saturday night in the hall with the Mountaineers furnishing music. John Korowotny heads the commit tee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
DESSERT BRIDGE
 PARTY DRAWS 40

Naugatuck, Feb. 4-Forty attend ed a dessert bridge of the Aid so- ciety of the Congregational church Wednesday in the parish house. Mrs. Irving Cutting headed the arr engagements committee.
 Award winners were: Mrs. Fred zonia, Mrs. Omar Gibbs, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. Fred Abele, Mrs. Frank Lobdell, Mrs. Fred s. Conover, Mrs. F. Scott Clark, Mrs Dorothy Wul- feck, Mrs. w. G. Kirby, Mrs. Peter Quinn and Mrs. .Lottie Edwards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Dr. Fred Engelhardt
 Dies at Campus Home
New Hampshire University President Former Borough
 Resident, Succumbs Suddenly at 59

Naugatuck, Feb. 4.-Dr. Fred Englehardt, 59, former Naugatuck resident, president of the Univer- sity of New Hampshire since 1887, died suddenly Thursday night at his home on the campus. He had been in i'll health since last summer, but his condition had not been con- Sidered serious.
 Dr. Englehardt, son of the late George and Helen Englehardt,. re- sided in his youth on Prospect street near the brook after which a-'book he published titled Filling Mill Brook was named. At that time several factories were, located near the brook because of the need for water power. In his book pr Englehardt traced the development and decline of such. industry and used 1t as a symbol of similar industry throughout New England.
 He was 8 graduate of Naugatuck high school and worked for time at the Eastern Malleable Iron Go. here after his graduation from Yak University. Later he served as prin- cipal of the Malone, N. Y.,. high school.
 He oh'a.ned his doctors degree al the University of Minnesota ane prior to taking the post of presi. dent of New Hampshire University he headed the administration de- pertinent at Minnesota.
 During his service as a major ill the first World War, he was anxious to get overseas duty. Relatives said he wrote to government officials ask ing If the fact that he was ot German percentage was bar to his being assigned to overseas units. He remained in this country during the war, however.
 His rise, to a position of promin ence in educational circles was noted with pride by his friends in Nau-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

homeand other town farm build ings, many minor buildings, local bridges and even the World War monument on the Horseshoe. The cost to the town Is $475 an- nually but this does not include the expense of such insurance on school buildings here. It is esti- mated that war risk insurance on the latter buildings Is over $500, ,00O.
 Most property holders here who took out such insurance when the threat of air raids was greater than at the present time will alos be affected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
SHUNSKI, PEREIRA
 BUY $l,OOO BONDS

Nahgatuck, Feb. 4-Six more em- ployes of the United States Rub Der Co, have purchased war bonds of $500 and 1000, 1t was anriounc- ed today by, officials of the co. They are. Joseph Shunskf. $l.0O0: Jose B.. Pereifa, $1,OO0: Anthony 0aleski. Manuel Susa. Mrs. Daisy E
 Cqbirn and Mrs. Sophie AdaulsAd.
 Chairman William c. Boies of the general committee expects to have additional figures later in the day which will shoW NaIgatuck grad- luaiIy reaching its quota of Sl,900, : GOO. r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Towns War Damage
 Insurance Doomed
Properly Policy Totaling About $500 1000 May Be Ca= 4. celled Sometime Next July

Naugatuck, Feb. 4.-War damage insurance on town property total. ing about $360, GOO may be cancelled after July in view of similar ac- ton taken elsewhere in the state, Warden Leo J. Brophy announced today. The state plans to drop this insurance after July 1.
 This insurance does not include insurance on school property, which is handled by the school depart ment.
 MT. Brophy's figures include the Town Hall, f1rehouse, Meadowbrook
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

gatuck. and his death came as a shock to them.
 He last visited here four years ago.
 He leaves, besides his wife, Marian, three sisters, Mrs Raymond Leggett of Arlington, N. J., Mrs. Louis Brown of Jersey City and Mrs. Madeline 1vie of New York city; three broth CTS. Dr. Nichoiaus, L. Englehardt of New York city, Harris of Tarryto#n, N. J., and George of Naugatuck.
 No funeral service is planned now, relatives said, but a memorial serv- ice will be held later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
JANUARY POSTAL
 RECEIPTS UPPED

Naugatuck, Feb. 4- Postal re- ceipts for January show an in- crease of about 20 per cent over the samO period last year according to Postmaster Frank T. Green. Jan- uary business of this year was $10,- 36291, as compared to last years f1gme of $8.135.81.
 The manpower situation has not arrived to a critical point, as a part-time postal employe started clerical work yesterday. MT. Green expects everything to continue along normal lines for a while.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Polish Mothers Plan Church Rites

7:3O D. m. with Mrs. Edna ole1I6e. chairman, presiding, and she tea VIII be at 3:30 pm. Mrs. En1ln Mowrey and Aars. Alice Valentine are co-chairmen.
 'sscience and Religion" will be discussed at meeting of the Young People of the church Sunday ct 2 D. m. at the church with Rose Learner leading the discussion. The executive committee of the Wes@ leyan Service Guild will meet Manr day at 8 p. m. at the parsonase IS Frederick street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
CATHOLIC LEAGUE TO HEAR ED RYAN

Beacon Falls, Feb. s = Edward M. Ryan of Waterbury, win be the principal speaker at the meeting of the Catholic Mems League of Bea- con Falls Monday February 2 at 8 p. m. e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
METHODIST WOMEN AWAIT TEA PARTY

Naugatuck, Feb. 4.-A Valentine tea will be held next Thursday in the church parlors by the Church
 Activities Circle of the Woman's society of the Methodist church. A business meeting will be held at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
HOCKEY STICKS NOW

New York = Players are ccgli- blaming about the poor quality of wood that's going into hockey sticks:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Borough Funerals.


 Naugatuck, Feb. 4 The funeral of Mrs. Anna Sophia CAnderson> Nelson, "A, wife of Andrew P. Nell son, who died Thursday. at her home, 58 Woodlawn avenue. after 8 long illness will be held Sunday at 3 p. m. at the Hillside church, with Rev. Arthur H. Johnson, pastor, of- ficiating. Burial will be at the. con- venience of the family in Grove cemetery. @
 Friends may call at the Alder son funeral home, POI Meadow street, Saturday from 3 to and 2 to 9 p. m.
 Mrs. Nelson was born in Sweden, March 27, 1889, and came to this country and to Naugatuck in 1898. She was a member of the Hillside Congregational church and the La- dies Aid of the church.
 She is survived, besides her hlls- band, by two sons, George T.. New Rochelle, N. Y.,. and Roy T., Nauga- tuck; seven daughters, Mrs. Emil Goranson, Forestville; Mrs. Henry Peterson, waterbury, Mrs. Fridolf Anderson and Miss Ethel Nelson. both of Naugatuck, Mrs. Henry Pease of Springfield, Mass, Mrs. CoDrad Won Klock of st. Abans, IN. +, and Mrs. Clifford .Firtzell of Beacon Falls; a brothel, Carl An derson, in. Sweden, and Is grand- claildrens '.4e !: : Beacon Falls, Feb. EFuneral services for Miss Agnes, :, Thomas, pastor of the United church, ' Bea- con Falls. officiated. ss,5N Burial was in Pthesbridge ceEne- I:tery at the conveaienceE of; the ,faul-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Naugatuck February A. Mothers of servicemen who are members of the Holy Saviour Polish National Catholic Church, North Main Street. will pin stars the church service flag at ceremony Sunday at the 1OS0 Mass Mrs Mary Tepula whose recently reported missing in action will pin gold star on the flag x
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

BROAD JUMPER HIRSCH
 Ann Arbor = Elroy Hirsch is concentrating on the broad jump at Michigan. AS freshman Crazy Legs established a Wisconsin field house record of g feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Pastor To Read
 Soldiers Mass
 Sunday Morning
Holy Saviour National Catholic Women to Pin Stars on Parish Service Flag; Gold Star to Be Attached
 By Mrs Mary TepIula; 2Oth Anniversary of Church

Correspondent Larry shepley-PhOne Naugatuck ss4s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Sarah Rogers chapter, D. A. R.. meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Ferris 82, Park avenue. A White Elephant" sale was held after the business meeting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17

Rope was SiackcnCd by
ye officer and ye woman was allowed
10 go down under ye water for ye space OF hall
a minute.
Betsy had stout stomach, and would not
yield until she had allowed herself 10 be duck'd
five times. AT length she cried piteousy' Let
me go. Let go. BY Gods help III sin no
more. Then they drew back ye machine, untiea
ye Rope and let her walk home in her wettod
Clothes hopefully penitent woman"
The pillory and the stocks were among The
most common of all punitive devices. The pilloIN
resembled a large signpost, with holes in the
sign for the head and hands of the culprit CSu-
ally there a lettered scroll detailing his
crime. The hapless prisoner was not only jeered,
but pelted with garbage, dead cats rotten Vege-
tables, added eggs and even harder substances
which often caused injury death.
The stocks, usually located by the main road
at the edge of town, held the feet of a prisoner
instead of his head and arms, but exposed him
to- similar abuse An iron bar with loops Of
chain to hold the ankles called the bilboes
and was used for the same purpose The jouCS
or bregan, was an iron collar with chain, and
usually fastened TO the church door, tree in
the churchyard, at the market cross or al the
weighing post
Few towns either in Europe America were
without their stocks. But sometimes justice
trumphed The first malefactor set in the strong
new stocks at Boston Edward Palmer. the
carpenter who made them. The town decided
he had charged too much for the job.
Riding the Stang was favorite ordeal re.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17
By WARREN HALL

popular method OF curbng
- comeback in the occupied and
In Norway Denmark fugoslaVla
of ae citizens have been taking the law INTO
heapd shame those women whose
WaSju
soldiers been seized mock
of lock OF until their heads glstened IKE
offenders stripped
either they pushed into public view to endure the oes Oh
man neghbors and friends.
II to determine whether the punishment is effective
inevitably the duckng stool and the cckng stool the
pory biboes the
letter and the clipped the humiliation Of
disgrace involved Riding the Stang
could hand
unpleasant deaths
merely the
popuce that straight
path
refinement of exquisite mental
L.acaran cnrane L1aIIse the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17

Apply III pIOpSl'
ly and hook up the noisy
female until she promised to behave
Although il was sanctioned by law, the
Drank was in common use. IT never came TO
America, but Governor Winthrop of Massachu-
sets felt that cleft stick would be just as
effective. Many puritan dame stood in pub
lie for an hour or more with such stick hold
ing her unruly tongue
The cucking stool and the ducking stool have
frequently been confused The first was chair
placed in front of the home of common scold,
who tied in il and allowed to Scold as much
as she pleased The ducking stool, however, was
put on the end of long pole similar to well
sweep located at the edge of a pond or river.
Scods and gossips were fastened in il and dipped
a prescribed number of times
The gumstole a sort of mobile ducking
stool erected on a framework that could be
pushed from spot 10 another, and the timbrel
was a two-wheeed cart in which offensive
woman could be similarly immersed
The gunstole was popular in America. Writ
ing to friend from Hungars Parish, Va in
1884 Thomas Hartley told how it was used
The day afore yesterday at two of the clock
in We afternoon i this punishment given TO
one Betsy, wife of John Tucker, who by We VIC
lence of her tongue has made his house and ye
neighbors uncomfortable.
"She was taken to ye pond near where am
soiourning by we officer who was Joined
by We Magistrate and we Minister, Mr..
Cotton who had frequently admonished 4
her and a large number of People. They y
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17

Of all the cites winch pre-
SCribed bitter doses of ridicuJe for offenders
in the Middle Ages, Nuremberg probably was
the most versatile. BraWling women were
put in the fiddle, violin.shaped collar which Y
fitted around the neck and also gripped the
hands at belligerent angle. Then the fiddles
were linked together and the women were
sent out in the streets.
Poor musicians were locked in similar
device which kept their hands in playing
position. Men guilty of filthy speech had to
wear an iron mask representing pigs head,
and quarrelsome wives wore dragon masks. I3
Throughout Europe, and in America as E
late as the Civil War, those who imbibed too
freely were forced TO don the Drunkards
Cloak which was a barrel with the bottom
knocked out, hole in the top for the head
and holes in the sides for the arms. When
tipsy Nuremberg husband beat his wife, there
was a special barrel painted with caricatures
Of wife-beater.
In some parts Of Europe there was mucl
more effective if less imaginative implement fol-
slencing QuarrelSome wives. Called the Drank
or Scold's Bride, it an iron frame which
was locked over the head In the front was
plate of iron, either sharpened or covered witt
spikes which fitted into the mouth and made any
attempt TO speak an extremely painful process
Some houses had hooks by the fireplace. /
the wife started to scold, the husband woul'
send for the constable, who would bring Drank
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17

Bagdad, once became enraged because the
Grand Vizier, Yahya, allowed his son to
marry the caliphs sister. He had Yahya
put in a cage and carried into the market
place There, before the eyes of the an
guished old man and anyone else who cared
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17

soiourning by we officer, who was Joined
by We Magistrate and ye Minister, Mr..
Cotton, who had frequently admonished
her. and a large number of People. They
had a machine for ye purpose vt belongs
TO we Parish and which ! was so told had
been used three times this summer.
1T is platform with four small
rollers or wheels and two upright posts
between which works a Lever by Rope
fastened TO its shorter or heavier end. AZ
We end of ye longer arm is fixed stool
upon which sd. Betsy was fastened by
cords, her gown tied taste around her
feet. The machine was then moved TO ye
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17

Bald as the, Day They
We're Born, Three Cher
bOurg Bellies GrieUe for
Their ShOrn Locks After
Having Been Shared and
Pardded Through the
Streets for ConsOrting
With Nazis.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17

TO watch; the viZier's beautiful
daughter was stripped of her
clothing, disgraced and brutally
mistreated by slaves.
Anne of Russia, angry be-
cause she thought a young
prince had sighted her, stuffed
large basket with straw, filled
it with eggs and put ii in the
center of one of the principal
rooms of the palace. She COM
PEELED the prince to squat in the
basket, flap his arms like a
chicken and cackle at the top OF
his voice while her ecourtiers
roared with laughter.
OF all the cities which pre-
scribed bitter doses of ridicuue
in the Middle Ages, Nuremberg
tho Y,ooct versatile RraNlinV
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-17
Bob Chesters Kiss and Make Up

THE COURSE of true marital love is never paved
smoothly the road to and it's frequently tougher
going for the happily marrieds in show business accord
ing 10 Bob Chester handsome and popular orchestra
leader who is currently appearing at the Downtown
Bob who married to the lovely dancer, Edna Tor
denies there's anything their recently reported
rift.
EDNA and Just hit had detour when We struck
stretch of bad domestic road that's ALL" Chester told
"EVerythings patched up now and II looks like clear
travelling ahead or course II has been hard with me
travelling all the time and Edna being either IN New iork
the coast with the baby"
But now, we've bought a ranch In Van NTNs and
we're really going make the San Fernando Valley
home, the corny song goes.
I'm fact a. finish this present tour were
going out to the coast to make picture and I'm planning
TO spend = much time In the house, Edna
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-17
Favorites
On Records
Nv IRMENGARD POHRT

TIE TUNES which we've All
heard frequently and which most
Of us have come 20 regard rs 'av-
orites seem TO dominate inc Joe
cen, record releases
Outstanding amone these is an
album with John Charlie Thomas
singing such well liked airs a-
Drink 10 Me only with T1rr
Eyes" In the Cleaning Your
Presence p" "Fulfnmen' Como
N No in My Dreams 7~d N1'
tinata A treat for 'he Thor
fans in particular THIS album is
Victor N-966
Howard Barlow direct, me Coz
lumbla BroadcaSt,ng symphony
in another series ~ isNnrI't~
-Four Favor.ic Waltz Mo
Probably ranking among 'hr most
tuneiul Waltzc> We know 'h~ a'-
bum IS a considerable, diS1ppo.1i.
men'. for Barlow has stepped up
the tempo Of all four pI0ccs 10
suCh/ an extent that they lose
their intrinsic charm
The four IN case you're ,'''.
Interested, are 'hc Beautiful
Blue Danube VASE I.-tc
&schalkol SKY < Wait ,ot 'He
lowers and "Ta.cs trow the
Jenna Woods
CoIumbla4 lhuw T'f
suite from BizeiS opera Carmen
and for tins ahlc ~f Thomas
Beecham conducts Tho London
Philharmonic Orchestra There
may be- some objection 10 t4p-
hazard grouping of orchestral
music from he opera bur all >a-
lections are well played and
would make worthy addition
IN any collection
The popular Bohemian Dance
from the Tavern scene IN Act u
is included as well ~ 'he Ara-o-
naiSe and prcludos 10 acts one
two and three
Hot off the recording machine,
Is an album OF Benny Goodman
tunes which should 20 the dane.
Ing feet Of SWING fans The BrnnN
Goodman SeNtet plays RoS,
Room. "Alr Mail SPECIAL " Fly.
ing Home. Il Found New
Baby. Wang Wang HlucS' tnC
others for Columbia So C-l01
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-17
= Plan Concerts
Next Summer

TIE FINAL concert on the
Detroit Symphony Twilight Ser
Cs Vas played TO capacity audi
rnco and the results of these
.CI' concerts sponsored by the
GDnnell Music Foundation. re-
main such an overwhelming
achievement that plans are al
ready underway for longer and
moro prclcntlous season for next
summer
The conductors soloists and
members Of the orchestra have
boon "a Gr>t-rank form and the
festival spirit has been reflected
N fr, audience which increased
n SIZE and senSluvity as the SER
,r> progressed Even the weather
Va> on The sponsors side-raln
didn't touch the stadium these
o.crf nights and the moonlight
W5S an added attraction.
There IL no doubt" said
Ucn-> II RclChhold president
~ 'Hc Detroit symphony Board
of Directors that all who have
had parts in this project have
been completely cooperative
in the carrying out Of every
ldct Without this courageous
activity such venture would
have been impossible in a war
time year when materials are
~ scarce and transportation 80
hazardous
Polls 0f The last three audiences
were taken 10 sec what kinds OF
summer fare were preferable 20
most. and a great ma ority voted
20 continue a program Of as wide
scope as was given this year.
From Tins " was concluded that
Il musical plan embracing faml-
lar ,NmPhonlcS operettaS, etc. Is
q wise one. since II reached every
variety Of listener who made up
tho - 600 who heard the pro-
grams no the University Of De-
frot Stadium from June II TO
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