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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16

the day. The Navy is anxious to as- sist manufacturers in this reconver- sion by settling oil outstanding claims bat until the contractors file these claims the basis for settlement does not exist. Contractors are urged to file their claims immediately while the Navy has a full staff of experts, It is the Navy's goal to set- tie all outstanding claims within sixty (60) days of filing.
 It Is the primary responsibility of all prime contractors to file their claims promptly. They should bring pressure to bear on their sub-con- tractors to do likewise. Prime and sub-contractors are encouraged to request the Ohlce of the Inspector of Naval Material at Hartford, or its branch offlces in Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury and Spring field, for assistance in the prepara. ton of their claims. Whenever Q prime or sub-contractor's claim Is delayed awaiting submission of . lower tier claim, contractors should advise their cognizant Inspector In order that steps may be taken to expedite the submission of the claims. When the Navy is advised of these dellnquencies, the contrac- tor in question will be visited by Q Navy Representative and given as- sistance in the preparation of his claim.
 All prime contractors claims, TO. gardless of size and all sub.contrac- tors claims over Sl0,000 computed in accordance with paragraph 444,2(O of the Joint Termination Regulation are to be submitted to the cogni2ant Navl Inspector. If any contractor does not possess Q copy of the Joint Termination Regulation To copy will be supplied by Inspector of Naval Material, Hartford, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
Instructions GiDen Dn ..Report Cards !"
Parents Advised on Checking chiIdren's Progress in School

Walerbury's public school chil- Nbn will receive their first report cards of the year tomorrow, and VI order to help parents analyze what their children's marks disclose Dr John G. Gilmartin, superin- lbndont of schools, has written an open letter of explanation.
 The letter, which includes a dee tailed study of a sample report card, follows:
 Dear Parents:
 On October 17th the first report cards of the current school year will be distributed to pupils in Grades four-eight. inclusive. For { you and your children, this day will be an eventful one. Your re- action to the information record- ed on the cards and your method i of procedure will be important. What you say and what you do may affect the future Of these boys and girls in whom you have, naturally, Q vital interest.
 To act intelllgently on this oc- casion you must understand why you, through your particular boy or girl, receive a report card six times during the year. The pur- pose of the card is to acquaint you with the scholastic achieve ment or growth of your child, his attendance and his conduct in school and his personal habits. Furthermore. the report provides an explanation of the method of marking, space for advising you in January, April and June wheth- CT your child's promotion is Ill danger, and 0 note explaining the need for your cooperation.
 Satisfactory reports give joy to pupils, parents, and teachers. They constitute a record of ac- complishment in many fields and' in themselves, offer e rich re- ward. Parental praise and en- couragement should be conferred on the owners of such satisfactory cards.
 Let us examine calmly typi- cal, unsatisfactory report card. Say that 1t belongs to Fred Stew ems, a pupil in Grade Seven.
 The method of marking used by the school department Is as follows: A (95-l00), superior; B (g0-o4), very good; c (so-so), sat- isfactory; D (70-79), fair; F, falling; I, improving but still failing. The card likewise dis closes attendance, conduct, and personal habits.
 Fred's card lists the following marks; language, c; reading, P; spelling, B. writing, c; arithmetic D: history, P: geography, D: science, D; health and safety, B; physical education, c; woodwork ing, A: music, c; and art, A.
 An anlysis of the marking-let- ters reveals that Fred has two As" two "B's," four "C's," three IDS" and two ops in his suh- jects. If you appralse this report card quickly you may say, This is not too bad. He will pull up quickly"
 Right here, you are making a serious mistakes. By breaking down the record you will find that Fred is artistic, skillful in handwork, and able to concen- trate well in subjects which ap. peal to him: Art and Woodwork ing. He possesses Q normal inter. est In Health, Safety, and Phy- sical Education. His Pennman- ship, Music and achievement in Language are satisfactory, He does exceptionally well in Spelling. No need to worry in these areas.
 Now we are coming face-to-face with some serious problems, re- vealed by his records in Reading,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16

Arithmetic, History, Geography and Science.
 Fred has earned three IDS" in this group. ID" is a passing mark, but a most unsatisfactory one. It may be compared to a starvation wage which makes no provision for the future-for the lean winter months that brew i'll health, low physical resistance, and storms that cause absence or tardiness.
 If the IDS" in Arithmetic, Geog- raphy, and Science stem from in- difference, carlessness, or any other factor within Fred'S control, every effort should be made by the boys parents to develop his interest in earning "B's" or "C's
 No real solution to this problem of unsatisfactory marks can be found without careful analysis. Lack os application may not be the difficulty. It may be concealed in the subject of Reading. What does the mark "P' indlcate2 Note the checks under "P". They indicate that Fred does not understand what he reads and that he is un- able to attack or figure out" new words. Assuming that this is true, you may now have the reason why Fred is doing unsatisfactory work In Arithmetic, Science, and Geog- raphy.
 Left to his own devices, the boy can make little progress in any subject which demands reading fluency and reading comprehen- sion.
 Too many parents are unaware of the importance of Reading. Ability to skim through Q para graph Is NOT reading. Reading Is:
 1. An understanding of what you read.
 2. An ability to attack new words by using the various meth ods devised for this purpose.
 If he falls in one of these two skillS, his work in school will Suf- fer proportionately.
 Naturally, you may ask, Why Is 1t that e boy in Grade Seven can- not read satisfactorily" The ques- ton Is a fair one. There may be many reasons. Anyone of them or Q combination of them may eX- plain Fred's case.
 He may have poor foundation in reading, Q consequence of ab- sence In the Sixth Grade or in e lower one. This absence may nave been a prolonged one. Then again, this faulty foundation may result from existing physical. mental, or emotional handicaps: diseased tonSilS, nalnutrition, defective vision, impaired hearing, de- cayed teeth, unstable nerves. Lack of sufficient rest, unsuitable recreation, or home conditions over which he has no control may contribute substantially to the unfortunate situation.
 To deal successfully with the problem, his parents, his teachers, his dentist, and his physician must pool all of their Knowledge and their experience,
 Let us examine the right hand side of the card. What does that reveal for the first six weeks of the new school year? It informs you that F'red's attendance was perfect but that his conduct and his personal habits were unsatis- factory. Might the latter short- comines affect his scholarship achievement? Certainly A pass ing glance shows that the boy did NOT pay attention, that he wasted his time, that he Shirked his homework, and that, generally, he failed to do the best work Of which he was capable. These facts, plus his inability to understand what
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he reads and his inability to attac new words, explain his failure to earn "C's" and "B's in Arithme- tic, History, Science and Geogra- phy.
 now?
 Their first step should be Q con- ference with the boy, in order to give him an opportunity to pre- sent his point of view.
 The second step should be an itl- terylew with the principal and the teachers whom the parents VIII see privately and later in the pres ence of the boy. They should try to picture Fred as viewed by his iii- Structors and by his classmates They should inquire about the homework routine. They should ask for suggestions. With the aid of the teachers, they should plan A campaign and they should exc. cute 1t with intelligence and good will. Unless they follow such a procedure, Fred's chances of be- ing promoted next June are nesli- sible.
 Let us leave Fred and his par ents now and return to you and to your child. - What does your boys Cor g!rls) report card show7 If 1t presents a satisfactory picture, praise Its owner and encourage him to do better, even. If the picture Is u1- satisfactory, try to find the rea- son. Visit the teachers, learn the facts of the classroom situation, carry out the suggestions offered, and, in the meantime begin to put into effect this plan of action; 1. Show your boy that you are
 sincerely interested in his daily
 work-not merely critical. 2. Provide him with Q comforta.
 ble, quiet, well-lighted place iil
 which to prepare his horne- work. Find Q corner where he
 will not be disturbed by the
 telephone, radio, family con.
 Versation, or guests.
 3. Keep him as free as possible
 from home worries which he
 cannot solve.
 4. Make an effort to have him
 attend school regularly. s. Furnish him with the tools and
 the equipment needed for his
 work in the classroom.
 G. See that he Is suitable clothed
 and that he realizes the danger
 of being burdened with heavy
 sweaters and overshoes in
 warm classroom.
 T. Know the amount of sleep
 which he requires and see
 that he has 1t,
 8. Remember that he needs Suit-
 able recreationl
 9. Strive to establish c spirit of
 cooperation between home and
 school.
 10. Sign his report card and re- turn 1t promptly
 If you can carry through this ten-point program (and 1t will re- quire persistence on your partl you can rest assured that both you and your boy will enjoy Q happy, profitable school year. l am, Yours sincerely, JOHN c. 0ILMARTTN'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16

Recruiting Director
 trlets with headquarters in New Haven, where, as head of oil six districts, Col. Anderson iS stationed.
 His address tomorrow afternoon is designed to aquaint the general pub lie with the qualifications necessary for enlistment in the Army'S new plan. Col. Anderson will also speak Of the advantages in education, health, travel etc., to be gained by anyone from the age of l7 to % who cares to enlist.
 Col. Anderson. c former member of q South Carolina National Guard Unit, Is credited with an extensive military career. He was in command of the l7sth Field Artillery which engaged in the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and the other Mediterranean theaters. Well liked and respected by the men under his command, Col. Anderson Is deScrib. cd by the men aS being "AS South. ern aS magnolia"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
Auto Agency
 BuiIdinq Sold

Alfred DiNapoli, owner Of Fred's Motor Sales, ee2 Watertown avenue has purchased the Loehman Chew rolet O., building ct 37e West Main street for S00,000, according to pa- perS filed in the town clerks ofiice in the City Hall.
 Louis Shaker, broker in the trans action said that DiNapoli was plan- ming to open c new automobile agency in the building. It is not known ct the present time whether the Loehinann firm will continue to operate in the building, c SpokeS- man for that agency said this riorn- ing.
 Records in the town clerks office also show that the Waterbury Sav- ingS Bank assumed c mortgage for $76,000 on the property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
CoI.Anderson In B Broodcost On Recruiting
 State Campaign
 Director on WATR
 Tomorrow

Col. Vernon T. Anderson, who, as head of the present Army Recruiting program in Connecticut, will address the public over station WATR Wed- nesday afternoon at 2;So p. m.
 The present recruiting program, with headquarters for the Water bury District In the Field street Armory, is In divided into six diS-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
Jenks to Address Local Lions Club

City Assessor Aldro Jenks will discuss the duties of the city asSeS- Sor Thursday before the luncheon meeting of the Lions Club. MT Jenks will also speak Thursday night at the Hotel Bond Hartford, at a meeting of the Connecticut Chap ter, societly of eSidential Apprais- CTS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
RArLLrE cHIANG,s GUEST

Chungking, Oct. l6-(UP)-rIugh Baillie, president of the United Press, arrived here today from Shanghai and was e dinner guest tonight at the home of President Chiang Kai-shek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
FUNERALS

The funeral of Flora (CamellD Bruni, wife, of Dominica Bruri, 24 Norman street, was held this morn- ing at SIS from the Colosanto Fu- neral Home, 932 Bank street to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church where 6 solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. Paul Rivard, assisted by Rev. Patrick Flynn, deacon and Rev. Austin Saunders, sub deacon.
 A large delegation from the Wa terbury Buckle shop attended the services, MT. Flyn, manager, MT. Earth, foreman. MT. Mcdonald and MT. Lee, and his workers, Helen Hinman, Betty DiLeone, Mary Bunce, Margaret Farrell, Dorothy Tareila, Josephine Santo- pietro. Felicia Zarrella, Phllomena CanuEzI, Alice Corneau, Josephine Lahey, Madlyn Sweeney, Henrietta Snyder, Mary Carilettl and Louise Fontano.
 Burial was held In Calvary ceTne. tery with Father Saunders reading the committal services. Paul Bearers were, Guido Malanga, Rudy Ma langa. Michael Magaidi, Guido Pie- drorgio, Armand Piedrorgio, and Arhtur Camilli.
 Funeral services for Patroiman Daniel J. ONeil, member of the Wa terbury Police Department for 27 years, will be held from the home, % Laurel street, Thursday ct e:i5 to the Church of the Sacred Heart for 0 solemn high Mass of requiem ct 9. Burial will Do In St. Joseph's cemetery, Canaan.
 The funeral of Fred Wiegins Of o64 South Main street, age 67, will be held tomorrow afternoon ct 9 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Burial will be in new Pine Grove ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fus neral home today from 3 to 6 and 2 to Q ?. m.
 The funeral of Domenic Daniels, 66, 36 Canal street, will be private, held from the Colosanto funeral home, e32 Bank street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church for e solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will Do in Calvary cemetery. Time to be an. nounced.
 Funeral services for John J. Ou- welant of Clough road, will be held ct the AlderSon funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Thursday ct il c. m. with Rev. Alan Fairbank off. ciating. Burial will be in Forest View cemetery, WinSted. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to Q D. m. and tomorrow from 3 to s and 2 to 9 p. m.
 The funeral of Vincent oiovaTo, CT, IF Lincoln street, will be held from his home, IF Lincoln street, Thursday. Burial will be in Orange, V. J.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ser notas) Kiukis, i06 Spring street, will be held Wednesday ct 0:l6 from the Fitzgerald funeral home, 320 North Main street, to St. Mary's church at Q o'clock where Q solemn high Mass of requiem will Dc cel- ebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Friends may cali ct the funeral home today from 2 to 10 D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Catherine O'Meara, 1o6 Dewitt street, New Haven, will be held tomorrow morn. ing at 6:S0 from tic fsuEii 4. Keenan and Son funeral home, 606 Howard avenue, to the Church of Sacred Heart, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
MASS NOTICE

KELLY-sec0nd anniversary Mass of requism will be celebrated We'd nesday morning at 7;S0 o'clock, at St. Patrlcka church, for the rspoAe Of the soul Of the lac John H. Kelly,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16

of this city; Sgt. Alex Eiia, U. 6. Air Forces, Ie Shima. South Pacific; and Sgt Vincent Ella. Camp Wheel CT, Ca; three daughters, Mrs. El- vira Tlores, Mrs. Cosifno Ruta and Miss Immaculate Ella, ali Of this city. Her mother, Mrs, Elena 0ar- gullo; one sister. Mrs. Ferdinand Ricchzza of Waterbury, and i2 grandchildren. Also several 1liecei and nephews.
 Mrs. Eiia was 4 native of Italy and has resided in Waterbury z years. Sine was c cofnmunicailt Of St. Lucy's church. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the Maiorano funeral home, 06 Willow street at 6 to St. Lucy's church, with . solemn high Mass at .. The burial will Do iil Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may cali at the funeral home Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 10 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16

Districts. subject to droughts are to be given priority in refrigerators in Australia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16

More than 10000 marriages have been dissolved this year in England and Wales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish Co thank our many friends, relatives and neighbofg, ess poeiaiiy momb6rs of Miller Brass office and employees Of Merlden, Conn; Wtby Lodge of Elks, BPoE 2G6; Milford Lodge of Elks, for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, tho death Of our beloved brother and uncle, Patrick A. Kelly.
 Signed;
 Arthur and Ann Wengertsman
 Mary A, Kelly
 Jennl6 M. Kelly
 William Kelly
 John Kelly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish Co thank .opr many friends, relatives and neIghborS, ess peelally Employees of Patton Button Co, BcoVill's American Brass Co. for the beautiful floral tributes. sym pathy and kindness shown Us during our recent b6reaV6mGnt, the death Of our beloved daughter and sister, Kathleen NJ. Gilbert.
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DEED NOTTCES

DIED NOTICES
 UPsON--In this city, Oct. ID, 1895. Harry W. Upson, of 45 Aurora street.
 Funeral wednesday at 2;30 o'clock from the Clark Funeral Homo, 20 state street, Burial will bo In old Pine Grove cemetery. McCLURE-In this city, Oct. IS, 1895. Peter Mcclure of S2l North Main street,
 Funeral Wednesday at 2 ?. n. from the Snyder Funeral Homo, iil Wn- low street Burial in old Pine uroVe cemetery.
 OUWELANT--In this city, Oct. 14, 1885. John ]. ouwelant Of Clough road.
 Funerai Thursday at il .. m. from the Aideraon Funeral Home, 70 C0ntFaI avenue. Burial in Forest View cemetery, Winsted. YARMALA--In this city, Oct. 1b, 1895. Anthony Yarmaia of s7 Wall Funeral Thursday morning at ed6 o'clock from Deliniks Funeral Home, i7 Congress avenue, to bt. .JoHeph'a church at 0;30, Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
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The London Borough of Padding ton Is spending S32000o on Q great sports arena.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-16

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine O'Meara, i0S Dewitt street, New Haven, will be held tomorrow morn. ing at 6:S0 from the Hugh 4. Keenan and Son funeral home, 606 Howard avenue, to the Church of Sacred Heart, New Haven.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-01-12
CALCIUM
The Greet Hurnun
Need

People of ali ages need calcium
and few today get a sufficient
amount of it for the greatest of
most abundant health.
The best and the cheapest source
of calcium is in dairy products.
The lower the income for food
the greater the need for more of
dairy products in the regular every
day diet Of all Of us.
Fresh fluid pasteurized milk daily
in some form should be used, either
as a beverage or in cooked food.
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Pullino Tooether


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in modern cities knows that they live under disabilities
both social and economic and that these disabilities reflected low
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organized effort Of it is not expected that all think alike
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that some OF soaed leaders hundred cent good
should be cut out We advise not waste time thinking
about the nogood leaders the
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of organized effort the the progressive members
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remain the dark and ignorance big will
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-01-12

Calvin A. Jones, 1908 Fifth Ave. S.,
had as their dinner guests New
Years day, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Allen and their two children, Mar
lene and Bobby, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon Granger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Payne Calhoun and Mr.. Clark
Chavis.
Mrs. Felix Fogg, 1923 Elliot,
left Wednesday, Jan. 10, for Los
Angeles, to spend the winter. Mrs.
Fogg was accompanied by Mrs. NJ.
E. Bell, 1929 Clinton. Mrs. Bell will
visit in Oakland before returning.
Mr.. J. E Watkins, 1924 18th
Ave. So, who has been i'll, has i'm
proved and is back at work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Howell, ST.,
22O7 Elliot Ave, had their two
sons, Sgt. Tyler and Pfc. Richard
Howell as their holiday guests.
Pfc. Richard left Wednesday, Dec.
81, for Florida, and Sgt. Tyler left
Tuesday, Jan. 9, for Fl. Warren,
Wyo.
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Social and Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Murray, 1916 Third Ave. &c.
hosts to their daughernaw Mrs Abrea Murray of Wash
ngon D. c. and her mother Mrs. Thomas Neal of St. Paul
Thursday JAN at dinner at their home After dinner the
Murrays and their guests attended theater downtown Mrs.
Murray spent couple of days visiting Mr. and Mrs Murray