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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

which the Highwayman came rid- ing?
 Did you know there actually is a Rock of Ages," 8 Tintagel Castle in Cornwall where h e legendary King Arthur was SUD- posed to have been born, a city that was the prototype for Camelot?
 Even if the landmarks of Eng fish writing don't arouse your curiosity, Literary England' (Ran- dom House: $4) is beautiful book to have around the house. It Is a collection of photographs taken by David E. Scherman illustrating fam ous scenes of English song and story. Descriptive passages opposite each picture, and these are preceded by short explanatory paragraphs of Richard Wilcox.
 Book is attractively bound and should prove a collectors treasure.
 WHEN, in early 1942-some few months after Pearl Harbor-Ger- many's U-boat specialist, Admiral Doenitz, threw his first string team of Submersible raiders against the exposed shipping lanes off our At lantic coast, the bitter truth was brought some forcibly to America that a two-ocean war had caught up with us before we had completed a two-ocean navy.
 How the -vavy sought to provide coastal shipping with all possible aid by forming "Hooligan's Navy of converted peacetime vessels manned by auxiliary coast guards men over the protests of profession al Navy men, and the true story of one of these ships, the oceaen- going yacht zaida, are thrillingly told by Lieut.. Lawrence Thompson, U. s. N' R., the CGR 3070" Doubleday, Doran: $1.75.)
 The Zaida was one of the coastal picket boats which were sent out in great numbers to serve as one con- tinuous line of observation posts, and to serve as rescue craft for sur- vivors of torpedoed merchantmen. Hers was a motley crew; there were a few old yachtmen among them, but her skipper had played Buck Rogers in a serial prior to his en- 1istment, and his mate had come straight from a bank.
 How they were caught by terrific storms while on a routine patrol, and tossed and blown for q days before their rescue, is the lively sea- faring tale that fellow-reservist Thompson tells.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
James F. Kilnlartin
Late Steward of Waterbury Elks' Club EuIogized by "Out Easter" Rendered Years of Efficient Service to Fraternal Brothers - Toast
 Proposed to His Memory at Coming
 Gathering of "Old Tiners".

of the day and night. He loved 1t for the pleasure and satiMaokion of it all. Years ago Elks were classed as late arrivals at home: we don't know how they are to- day. But none were ever too late for Jim, because in those days a midnight lunch was served, and as a rule this was about the hour all Elks present would become hungry.
 Poor Jim
 He had hundreds of friends, some of course of the fair weather type fellows, who forget and who never give thought to the good deeds of others. They used to say that "an Elk was never forgotten" We don't know inasmuch as we are not members of the organiza- tion. Yet, Jim had scant repre- sentation at his funeral. Still, there is some excuse today for absence. Everyone is busy, and Death means little to many we think are real friends. Jim was one of the first one hundred that was to be feted next month, had not death occurred.
 Maybe an absent toast will be given in his memory. Many of us see death in our stride these days, those of us who have been hang ing around for some years. The sting touches us now and then as 8 warning of what is on the way.
 And 1t makes us wonder as to our hereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
HANGERS ENJOY
 Y SWIM PARTY
Party and Dance Follows Pi-Lambdas limitations
 Next Week

The Lancers lily club held its regular weekly meeting last exening at the Central YMCA. The meet ing was called to order by Presi- dent Frank Miller. Minutes were read by Tim Kelly and approved by the club. Last nights program included "splash' party in the Y pool at which time the club mem bers and their girl friends enjoyed water sports of various types. This was followed by 8 club party and dance in one of the social rooms of the Y. Refreshments were enjoyed by all. Next week the program will feature a high school teacher who will address the Lancers and their close friends, the Pi-Lambda lily club.
 Also meeting last night were the Alphas with President Edward Cousey and Advisor Warren Grif- fiths. Pi-Lambdas meeting was called to order by President John Donahue. Gordon Gentles sat in with the group as advisor. The club plans to have an initiation of new members at its next weekly meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
BOARD DISCUSSES
 IDEAL FIREMAN
Age, Height, Weight to Be Specified in New Rules
 on Qualifications

Although passage of new require mentS for appointees to the regular fire force will await exact specif1ca- tions from Mayor John s. Monagan, it was virtually decided at yester- days meeting of the fire board that appointes hereafter must be no older than 30 and weigh no more than 200 pounds.
 These two requirements are con- tained in suggested revamping of the rules of the fire department sug- gested in a message by the mayor to last weeks board meeting.
 At present the maximum age for appointments is 40 years and there is no limit as to weight. It is also expected that next weeks meeting will outline more completely the physical condition that an appointee must meet. Heretofore, the only provision had been that the ap- pointee pass physical examination given by the fire surgeon.
 The new restrictions will not apply to the present members of the call force.
 The board placed on file a letter from the Citizen & Manufacturers bank commenting Capt. Eugene Legge of the fire marshaPs office for his services in shutting of escaping steam in the cellar of the Clayton building on Bank street.
 The board also received letter from the Bunker Hill Improvement association expressing appreciation for the work of the department at the A. H. Wells fire January 4.
 Pvt. James J. Kelley was given a leave of absence for service with the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
DURG|N PLEADS
 FOR JAPANESE.
Consideration Must Be Given Decent Element
 Declares " Speaker

Russell L. Durgin speaking last night before near capacity crowd of 800 at the first of a series of Win the War and World Order" forums sponsored by the YMCA, stated that I've must get the con- f1dence of the Japanese people in a worldwide organization for world order, not hate"
 The speaker served for g years in Japan as head of the Japanese National YMCA, returning to the United States on the Gripsholn in 1922. Long after most Americans had left, he remained at his post at the request of Japanese who still hoped that war could be averted. MT Durgin said.
 The speaker said that the Jap anese must eventually come into the brotherhood of nations as a partner and not an international outlaw.
 He spoke of the recent element of the Japanese people and how 1t is with them that we must attempt to deal after we have successfully prosecuted the war.
 The speaker was introduced by Leon H. French, president Of the YMCA.
 BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
RY THE OuT LASTED

01 1kAE VO1 GkA0 EsA0
 When people we like die, 1t sort of makes us sad, for then 1t is we think of them as they were in life, and what their friendship was to us in their day. This ap- plies to old and dear friends. Of course, when our own people are touched by death, 1t is generally our custom to cry, and grieve, be- cause in such cases, the family circle is affected, and in many 1n- stances the home Is broken up, and we are left in the hands of ones, other than our good parents, or our kind sisters and brothers. We have seen death in 8 number of cases destroy the beauties of home life, even among people well along in years, who never mar ried, but who always had the conn- forts and conveniences of the old family home, almost from child- hood.
 The other day James F. Kilmar- tin of 191 Hillside avenue died. He was widely known as the stew ard or assistant steward of Wa terbury Lodge of Elks. Born in Waterbury, in the west end sec- ton, no one knew the city better. Every family in that part of the city he was personally acquainted with in the old days, for the Kill martins conducted 8 grocery store, and the old delivery wagon and horse were seen daily in front of the many homes down that way. Jim, as a young fellow, was the delivery clerk. This was at a time when Old Out East and other parts of Waterbury wended their way down to the circus grounds, and also to the professional ball games. The big sign overhanging the sidewalk noting the Kilmartin place, always stood out in the memory of the young of old circus days. The old cracker barrel was inside, and many of the men of the district met there, nibbled a cracker or two, and discussed the ball players, while their groceries were being prepared for them.
 After that Jim Kilmartin joined Waterbury Lodge of Elks. And eventually, after railroad changes took place, the store was given up. and Jim became identified with the working force of the club. That was many years ago, and he stayed right along until his health forced him to give up some time ago.
 What a willing soul;
 What a good type of Elk;
 What a close mouthed fellow;
 What a careful talker, when he
 did speak;
 What a bureau of information in
 relation to Waterbury's vote
 in all city elections.
 Jim Klmartin never yelled or shouted; he just lived his life quietly, softly and decently. He never seemed to say the wrong thing, or to do anything that might bring about criticism. Really, we think he "slaved" for the betterment and enjoyment of the Brother Elks. No service was ever requested, he didn't give. Time meant little to him, and he catered to the whims and desires of his brother elks at all hours
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
SALES SOAR INI FROZEN FOODS|
 SINCE RATIONING.
By JOSEPH NOLAN United Press Stan Correspondent


 United Press Stan COrrespondent)
 Glouchester, Mass, Jan. 26 (UP) For millions of Americans ration ing is a congealing nightmare, but it's fond dream come true for frozen foods inventor Clarence Birdseye, who believes wartime con- ditionS have advanced public accep- tance of quick-froZen products by at least five years.
 Birdseye, who began experiment. ing with the quick-freeze process IS years ago, said rationing has broken down the housewife's reluc- tance to shop around for new prod ucts. He estimated that purchases have skyrocketed 400 per cent since rationing went into effect.
 The matter of proper point-levels in rationing frosted foods demands constant cooperation between the government and the industry, he as- serted.
 "If points are set at too high a. level" he said, proper movement of these foods from low-tempera- ture warehouses to retailers in time for new packs is retarded. If point values are too low, they bring about immediate exhaustion of local stocks and consequent scarcities and negotiable distribution"
 During 1943, the demand for quick frozen products so far ex- ceeded the supply that no yardstick was adequate for measuring the in creasing public acceptance. Annual sales reportedly totaled more than a quarter billion pounds. In addi- ton to rationing. Birdseye attrib- uted this phenomental expansion to the increased buying power of the general public and the large purchases by the armed forces. More than 100 different cooked foods have passed preparation and storage tests in the BirdSeye Lab oratory at Gloucester. These in- cluded such delicacies as angel cake, Parker House rolls, chicken a la king, oven-baked beans and sev- eral others. When these foods are thawed and warmed, they look, smell and taste exactly like the home cooked products.
 Quick feezing's most not tab1e e contribution to the war effort, &C., cording to Birdseye, is the conser- vation of tin and steel. He pointed to the fact that 100000 pounds of quick frozen peas can be packed in containers requiring 87,000 pounds of cardboard, 1000 pounds of cello phane, and 5000 pounds of waxed paper. If canned, the same quantity would use 4.038 pounds of pure tin and more than 25O0O0 pounds of sheet steel
 In the postwar world, quick frozen foods will play as important part as the new automobile, Birdseye admitted. After that, growth should be rapid because quick freezing is lusty and prom ising infant
 On the European continent where production of quick frozen packaged perishables was getting off to a good start when the war intervened, the Germans have utilized quick freezing to rob the conquered coun- tries of tremendous quantities of periShables.
 Although the impoverished con- dition of Europe in the postwar pe- riod and the lack of proper refrig- eration may handicap development of quick = freezing temporarily. Birdseye is confident that as soon as normal conditions are restored the new process will have an impor- tant effect on European standards of living.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
EN EN.

Jim "Red" McGrath, ale and larger king from Judd Street. has been laid up at home with bad sinus dition for the past two weeks and still is under the doctors care. MT. and Mrs. Leo Larrvee will be royalty and bountifully feted at testimonial at the Franco-American Hall next Sunday afternoon at o'clock They promised to honor love and obey the other
 few days before Christmas. Leo you know, the same lad who thrilled boxing fans for years when he pro leather thrower not too many years back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Herbert w. Goes descriptive introduction of Cover nor Raymond A. Baldwin at the Rotarians monday luncheon meeting at the Elton Tuesday still the talk of his brother members. When the likeable Herb opens up he really toss adjectives like veteran exco grapher Marvin Lawor, son of former state Senator and Mrs Joseph Lawlor Joe Donahue of the Naugatuck News Mickey Roaniello Bank Street gas dispenser and Duke" Sullivan, erstwhile Baldwin Street mixologist are IA with Uncle Sam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
CITY CLERK CATCHES SELF

Pittsfield, Mass. - CUP) - City clerk John J. Fitzgerald almost got involved in a bit of legal red tape at the recent inaugural ceremonies of Pittsf1eld city officials. Fitzger- aid was about to administer the oath of office to the mayor when he realized it wasn't legal until he himself was sworn in. When this was taken care of. everything pro- ceeded smoothly and legally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Paul MerIuzzi of 28 Ives Street is home from Camp Wheeler Georgia, until next Tuesday. He ran into quite few fellow Waterburians at Wheeler among them Vic Verbyla former Crosby and K. of L. hoOpster, Arnold Bauby former gogetter for T. F. Cassdys Pru- dental outfit, Vim Ella, former North End basketeer, Frank LaFOse and Ray BOccacinO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Lawrence Kenausis donated dollar to the Mile O Dimes campaign in Hartford Tuesday. Rose Mary Laanno of Naugatuck contributed the same, Michael Kyros of Waerve through with $2 and the sixth grade boys of the Mill Plain Union Church dropped in SIP Mr. and Mrs Pete Dalaiso are celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary today. The latter is the former Marge Guerrero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Jake Soby of Bunker Hill, a foreman at the SNET, and Al Norton of Baldwin Street, employe of Sco- vs took their better halves to New York City last weekend where they caught several commercial broad casts. Everything jake even to the weather. While it poured here Sunday only sprinkle dampened the sidewalks there late Sabbath morn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
Which Signs
 of Tired Kidneys Bother You? ...

NassinS When disorder ce kidnsy Doekdeho function permits poisonous Rhevm,uale matter to remain in your
 paI~s blood. it may cause 4naggins Leg Pains . is. ss .an.s sS Ss.ns. na - Loss of Pep rSttirc m ri~hts svsfI;nss,s
 end knsrgyl 1ufiinsaa ,,nSer fha svs~ hasd' Ceiling up aches and dizziness. Frequent
 Nienis or scanty passages with Swelling smarting and hurninK some. Pvfllnoss times shows therO ie eoms.
 Under Eyss thing wrong with yoar kid. neadoehes neyS or bladder.
 n1v,ln..e Don't Waitl Ask yonr druGs .-,-~-- U gist for Doanis Pills, used sue. eessfully by millions for over 60 years. They. give happy relief and Wiil help tha 16 miles of kidney tubes flush out poinon0QD weste from your bIcoA 0et pcaas Rilll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Ray Clark, deputy tax collector dropped in at the city hall yesterday to acquaintances with old friends. He's with Uncle Sams Coast Guards now and stationed at Manhattan Beach, N. Y. He expects to report back next Monday. . Joe Pernatozzi, foreman at the U. S. Time Corp Waterbury Clock to mel is recovering from a recent operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LATEST BOOKS
Inside Of Early Allied War BlunderS Told By Reporter

YOU'LL long time before find ing as Ie land Stoves They Shall Not Sleep nop papeman with statements Burma India this book describing countries during the early of the be revealed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Private Freddy Govain of Lakeside Boulevard West former member of circulation department has been transferred from Camp Fucker, Alabama to Nashville Tenn The personnel of the ctys janitorial staff are doing grand job washing and scrubbng interior walls of the city hall The place looks many years younger since the project undertaken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27
BURSTING INTO PRINT
1 BY THE MAN IN TIFF TOWER

When January days so cold and raw Suddenly switch to a sloppy thaw When mild spell comes, now here's 8 hint, Then's the time to burst into print Prints for ladies on light ground, They're going 70 be popular I'll be bound Small prints, big prints, middle sized scrolls, Something startling for female souls. Every season. ladies fall in line To be first to wear new design; Great big flowers, wee ones too And funny figures like animals in the ZOO Come January and the first sloppy thaw, It's more or less unwritten law And most danes will take the hint And very triumphantly burst into print. EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Rt. Rev. Msgr Matthew J. Traynor, pastor of St. Marys Church in New Britain and former pastor of st. Michaers Church in Waterville, played host to his parish workers and senior choir at bOuntfu dinner at the Hotel Stanley Tuesday night In addressing his successful in the history of St. Mary's. Gratitude extended to all who helped make it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Britain now has more than TO- 900 Land Army girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Pfc Bob Morrissey of sunnyside Avenue temporarily located at Army Finance School at Duke University sends along late copy of the "Washroom Gazette" toned previously to being sent to Duke publish weekly One item from it is very well worth passing along to you Here ts: The average soldier in cold weather eats six percent more than he does when it is moderate If it's hot he'll eat 12 per cent less than when it is cold The average soldier spends about IS minutes at break fast 9 at dinner and IT at supper in that total of 54 minutes he puts away five and quarter pounds of food
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Australias Postal Department now employs 13,500 women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Mary Rossi of 10 Marley Place, timekeeper in Department 57 of the Waterbury Manufacturing Com pany cOnvaescng at her home after three weeks at St. Mary's Hospital where she underwent a major operation. James o. Gray and Anne E. Woitke will be married February 12 Calvin Hubbard recently received his wings in the Army Aviation Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

MT. and Mrs Michael J. Day are the proud parents of daughter born January 23 The latter is the former Lucy Lushinsky. MT. and Mrs H. F. Silliman enter tained the Primary teachers of the First Baptist Church Monday night {. Robert Remenschneider will take up his duties next week curate of St. Johns Episcopal Church in charge of All Saints Church, Oakve Due to
 illness he unable to finish his course at the Episcopal School in Cambridge until this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-27

Good Night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-03-03
 ELKS NOTES
B. ?. o. D.. No. 1595 .;. .f .s & sf tis s5. .s ss
Bv Inan Elk

Hy u1AU ELK
 Carl R. Bradley, Exalter Ruler, announced to day that Wrangel Lodge. No. 1895 B. P. 0. Elks is giving it's full support to the effort of the American Red Cross in rais- ing $20O, 100000 this month to car " on its great humanitarian serv- ices in behalf of this country all over the world.
 In the forthcoming local cam paign for the American Red Cross, Mrs. e Bradley declared, "the Wran- gell Lodge of Elks pledges its in- dividual members to stand solidly behind the campaign to raise our quota in this community. The Red Cross does not need to be sold to us. It has demonstrated it's worth in all of it's services on behalf of the distressed.
 In a letter signed jointly by Frank J. Lonergan, our Grand Ex- alted Ruler, and James R. Nichol- son, Chairman of the Elks War Commission, and directed to WFan- gell Lodge 1895 it is pointed out that the Red Cross is the princi- pal agency permitted to bring com fort and aid to Americans who are prisoners of war of the enemy, and the only agency authorized to send oHr blood plasma to sustain the wounded and maimed, to provide rest homes and recreationaI centers for men and women overseas, to furnish surgical dressings for men at the front, to relieve distress and make life a bit easier for our armed forces in the theaters of operations.
 As usual" Mir. Bradley said," the Wrangell Elks will do what is ex- pected of them locally. The record of ElkdOm, in cooperation with the Red Cross" he added" is proud one. The Red Cross can continue to count on the continuing support of local Elkdom"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-03-03

who are subject to the payment of the tax, must furnish a list of his employees together with tthe age of each of them to the collector. and must also pay the tax due from each of them. When such payment is made by the employer, the col elctor must give him a receipt for each tax paid and the amount thereof may be deducted from the employees wages.
 Any person who pays the tax when he is not liable therefore, or if it is paid by an employer for his employee when such employee is not subject thereto, has the right to claim refund of the a. mount paid; such person should first request the school tax collee- tor to make such refund and if this cannot be done, he should for ward such request to the Terri torial Treasurer at Juneau. Upon receipt of such request the Treas urer will investigate and if he finds that the tax was paid by AiAoluhGt VIII nAdhe AuG AElunu immediately. Remember that re- quest for refund must be made not later than 90 days after the end of the calendar year during which the tax was paid.
 The tax is payable by residents as well as non-residents. If the nonresident is merely a sight-seer or tourist he or she is not re quired to pay the tax; but if he or she comes to the Territory for the purpose of engaging in busi- ness or employment and actually does so, though not a resident, he or she becomes liable for the pay ment of the tax.
 This tax is collected to assist in the education of the children of the Territory of Alaska.
 Demand is hereby made and tax