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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
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SSldi BY r,n MAN IN TIE rO~a
Good Evening.

From One Scribe Co AnOther-Jimmy Calvin, former member Of The Democrat staG, has for years been the idol of thousands of aspiring yOungsters
 The type of man you'd like to your boy become. Recently Jimmy who also constitutes threat tO the reign of Frank Sinatra added aures tO the trunk full he has hidden away in the attic Jimmy driving 10 work. seepyeyed and tired after night of restless sleep. approached the intersection of Willow and West Main streets the other morning after a. m. Sud denly he slammed his frozen foot the brake pedal brought the a skidding halt. He wide awake now. He started O get out Of the but something held him back. Then he opened the door and fell to the ground. There before him a woman middle aged and apparently injured from hard fall she had taken the slippery road. Jimmy lost not mo- ment he looked quickly about him for assistance but alas there to be had. He hurriedly lifted the still form in his sinewy and carried her to nearby restaurant where first aid administered by the versatile Jimmy. Fortunately the woman was not seriously injured After assuring himself of that fact Jimmy brushed himself of (he first time he's got a brushOff in ages) and climbed more behind the wheel of his MOdestly he kept the heroic venture under his hat (Adams $3.98). But the story. as all great stories dO leaked out; and Jimmy sur rounded by several members of his wOrshipng public who deIuged him with embarrassing questions Re
 uctant to talk at first, he finally mumbled: Yes, it's true-;" his head lowered he walked away. Yes. Jimmys thousands of admirng youngsters may well be proud of their hero! Always in the groove when things a.e hummn'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

As Christmas approached-It before Santy Claus visit. Many of the boys who came out of the factories when the 12 o'clock whistle blew didn't report at l p. It wasn't walk-out. It stay out. It was a stay-out in keeping with time-honored traditions It time for Christmas cheer glance at veteran clerks, survivors of II months and 24 days of hectic work, well, work and aibng, if you wsh All n tired, irritable interest in holiday fun and marvel ing at young assistants from high school classrooms bustng about the stores with mess energy and chat
 ting necessarily about the date last night" and the onight And the poor "ves" with>the aching feet and
 caved n backs look at another and mentally tele graph the message, "How do they do it?" Or take the ard-boied buniOned postal clerk standing to side wondering what he did to deserve such life at hard labor. He notes the young "subs trOtng about the place. cracking wise, working occasionally and shuf
 fling stacks of mail like cards at whist game. few fit letters into little compartments with speed and
 dence. And the 'yet" wonders, 'why can't get that way?" You can brother, and a matter of fact you have it the youngsters. You may be little slower. but you hi: the right compartment often than the subs and we can prove it. Tired looking men, young, old and mddeaged dashing from store to store, in the as-minue frenzied effort to get something anything that will evidence that they didn't forget that of the most essential things about Christmas is to remember certain peOple-and to remember them with remembraEces It's old custom. And the same thing will happen next That's another old custom that may be relied upon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
St. MaryS Al1lmnae
 Held Holiday Dance

St. Mary's Hospital Alumnae As sociation, held holiday dance Monday, Dec. IT, at Waverly Inn.
 Those who attended were Dr. ..and Mrs. Leo Tylec, pr. s. M. Atkins, Mary Trevelin, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Inserra, Esther Sullivan, Lyman Hanson, Mary Williams, Charles St. Arnauld, Shirley Smith, It. William F. Burgess, Mary Katzing, It. Fran cis Ryan, Dr. and Mrs. Francis D'Ambroisa, MT. and Mrs. Wallace Robinson, Margaret Whelan. First Sgt. John F. Egan, MT. and Mrs Harry Smoley, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Mandino, MT. and Mrs. Martin Morrissey, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Riley, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Ho- bart, Dorothy Maloney, James Hartley, Louise DeSantis, Thomas Coakley, MT. and Mrs. James Sul- livan, Jr.
 Dr. and Mrs. Edward Post, Dr. and Mrs. William Lenkowski, MT. and Mrs. Clifford OLoughlin, MT. and Mrs. Charles Mulligan, MT. and Mrs. Phillip Hennesey, Capt. and Mrs. Charles Brenker, Rita Bernier, Edward Mazzarella, Ellen Hyland, Edward ODonnell, MT. and Mrs. Edward F. Shoby, MT. and Mrs. Raymond German, Mary Vavrek, Joseph David Fitzgerald, Dr. and Mrks, Uric Dionne, MT. and Mrs. Frank McWeeney, Bessie Shea, Henry Truman, Mrs. Helen Shea, Willard Serglard, Julia Quill.
 pr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowen, Peggy Canning It. John Moran Faye Lynch, Timothy Luddy, Bet ty Schieffer, Donald O,Leary, Ann Lynch, Edward Doyle, Marita Ghent, Edward Conlon, Rosemary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
Eng1genuentS

MT. and Mrs. Ovilia Gervais of Warner street, announces the en- gagement and coming marriage of Mrs. Gervais' sister, Alice Marie Langevin to Michael J. Flinter, son of MT. and Mrs. Fred Hallock, North Main street.
 The wedding will take place at St. Ann's Church, Jan. 19, at s o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

and helping him to get you well again.
 Joe Louis also sent an autograph ed picture. and Gov. Baldwin in vited the youngster to visit the State Capitol when he has recover ed.
 Donnie was in the sixth grade at Bunker Hill School when he be- came i'll and hopes to be, well again after he receives treatment at the Childrep's Center, New Haven, dur ing the next five weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26
LUCKY AT CABBAGE

Casper, Wyo. (UP)-Four perfect cribbage hands, each in a different suit, held in the past your years is is the record of Al Flowers, 85- year-old Casper resident. Three of the perfect hands were held in Casper, and one in Loveland, Colo.i during that period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-26

Who remembers the good old days when good December snowstorm came, Sister added two flannel est winter reefer pulled with an effort and around her already partially stranged throat added couple of yards of woolen stuff called fascinator and on the head that balanced two long brads was red woody tam O shanter pulled way down the ears, while on the feet storm rubbers fitted woolen leggings the mummfed result going forth to meet the clements and not worrying too much about it. either!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
Official Asks Safety Lows

Hartford, Dec. 28. (UP)-Mayor Cornelius A. Moylan today pro- posed to State Health Commissioner Stanley H. Osborn that safety program be instituted by the State to safeguard the lives of patients and employees in hospitals and con- valeScent homes coming under the supervision of the Health Depart ment.
 The mayor offered three recom- mendations resulting from a con- ference with city officials over the tragic Christmas Eve fire at the Niles Street Hospital in which IT lives were lost.
 Noting that the licensing of pri- yate hospitals and convalescent homes was done by the State Health Department, which also must approve buildings, equipment and precautions for safety of patients and employees i'll case of fire, Moy- Ian suggested:
 That an attendant, trained in pre- venting, detecting and extinguish- ing fires, be present at all times in such institutions.
 That fire alarm boxes be located on each floor of hospitals and con- valescent homes.
 That all buildings, not fire proofed, be equipped with sprinkler systems. If fireproofed and lacking sprinklers, the buildings should have stand pipes with proper outlets and hose connections on each floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28

(CO0tlnueQ rom rage l)
 These too are too numerous to cite as neighbors, customers and friends Of MT. Tajildeen write of his many deeds in behalf of war bond drives of charity and friendship.
 Matthew Doyle, superintendent oi Brookside Home, received a batch of nominations again today as did John P. Kinney, popular Crosby High School teacher. Frank Oren- cole of the American Legion, Dr Richard Gilyard, member of the city's health department who su- pervises sanitary conditions in local restaurants and is veteran ot World War II. Mayor John s. Mon- agan and many others received nomination.
 The choice will be selected over the weekend by the editors ot The Democrat. While the number of nominations for each individual will be considered they will be sec condary to the editor review and consideration of the qualities of each nominee and what he has con- tributed to the community.
 The final choice will be named in the special New Years EXTRA edition of The Waterbury Demo- crat which will be on all newstands of the city and will be delivered tc regular patrons and to others who wish to order copy. This will be the only Waterbury newspaper to be published on New Years Day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
UPPicks
Kidnapping HoGx NO. I Story in NeuU EngIand

Baslon. Dee. 2s-tuPD The i6- day carlAn baby ~kidnap hunt Was chosen by the United Press today as the No. ] New England news story of the year in announcing its nominations for the 70 outstanding stories in the six-state region dur Ing ists.
 The selections were based on im- portanoe. surprise and human in- teresi
 In chronological order. the lisi foliows:
 l. The Auburn. Me. baby farm" fire which took i7 lives.
 7 The arrival of German sub- marines al Portsmouth. NH
 3. The huge homecoming celebra- ton for Gen. George S. Patton-Jr.. al Boston.
 {. The shooting Of a young sailor at New Canaan. Conn. by the Tex as Bombshell." Socialite Mrs. Im- ogene Stevens.
 5. The Suffolk Downs horse race riot at East Boston. Mass.
 6. The strike tieup of the cast Eastern Massachusetts street rail way network and the unprecedent- ed State seizure of the lines.
 T. The appointment of Billy Southworth as manager of the Bos- ton Braves baseball club.
 8. The election of U. s. Rep. James NJ. Curley. D.. Mass. to his fourth term as mayor of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
Aldermen In Swan Songs Seven Passing Out
 Of Official Picture

Six incumbent Republican and one Democratic aldermen will serve in the latter capacity for the last time tonight when the aldermanic members meet at 8 p. m. in the chambers.
 Republicans who will not serve next term are: William V. Gerardi, James Abercrombie, minority leader, Joseph Harpin, William Kolbeck Charles Fulkerson, Joseph Reiner. The one Democratic member is Martin Sullivan.
 The new board will meet Tues day in its first organizational meet ing at the time of Mayor John s. Monagan'S inauguration ceremonies. The latter will be held in the alder manic chambers at II a. m. New Years Day. All elective city off, cials will be sworn in at that time.
 New COP aldermen who will take office next term are: Major J. Peter Costigan, Peter Ward, Thomas Bren- nan, Albert Loeffler, Burton Walker Thomas Petrillo. The new Demo- cratic alderman will be John Rock
 Tonight's final meeting will be for the purpose of making end-of- the-year transfers. The city's fiscal term officially ends Dec. 31 although accounts are carried over until Jan 31 of the following year for purpose of accounting. Tonight's transfers are expected to be numerous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
Hepburn New CountyAqent

Storrs-The appointment of Rob- trt G. Hepburn as county agent leader of the Agricultural Exten- sion Service, University of Connec- ticut, was announced today by w. E. Young, Dean of the College of Agriculture.
 A native of New Jersey where he was brought up on a farm, Hep burn came to Connecticut in 1885. as assistant agricultural agent in New Haven County. In 1943 he joined the state Agricultural Ex- tension Service staff at Storrs as assistant economist. In Novem- Der 1914, he became associate pro- lessor of vegetable gardening in which position he was ill charge of the research work at the Univer- sity's vegetable experimental farm iN North Coventry.
 The first full-time county agent leader in the state since 1942, MT. Hepburn will work with the agricul- tural agents on the planning of their county programs. His ap- pointment becomes effective Janu- ary 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
Nine Veteran Firen1en To Seek Retirement
Fire Board May Name Three Captains Three Lieutenants at Special Meeting This Afternoon

Nine veteran EnembcTK of Inc Fsrt Department. nI cs Nabom have seen q CT more years scrrice. Nll apply far retiremeni at the meeting ihis afternoon of fhe Board os F.rt Commissioners in City Hall
 The list Shich ircluces eight pflv&seS. E headed by Captain Jsnes CavanauRh. Captain cava- naugh. a fire department member for co years, is al preSen; stationed ai the Bunker Hil Engine house He was appointed 10 the force No- vember $. 1908.
 The eight privateS are:
 John Graham. Edward Flynn. Clifford McPhee. Hugh Ray. Ed- ward Groocy. Michael Hanlon. Mi- chael Mccormack and Jeremiah Tehan.
 II is also expected that al least i2 cal men will be added to the force. Three or four captains Eill be made from the present heu;en- ants now on the force; and the same number of lieutenants will be made to fiil the vacancies created by the promotions.
 Sgt. Joseph F. Reilly. who was appointed to the Police Force Mo- vember IS. 1917. is expected to re- quest retirement this afternoon when the Board Of Police Commis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
 Committee 
 Seeks Curtains
 Used in Blaekout

Black alt carlalaE Nhlc. prar uscd eNirnGrtlr by rcaocutk usr- chaniS and tntaeslalEs os watrs- bur aaras ihc aa- years aae heiae tsqaeaca sc- the coming el1ih.1f dFrs schedaie5 ;3 se ht.l .n wa.sr- bury Jan. . t3 si. wn5ar BreRer chairman oi lie dflFc annocnce5 the recgeS, ttls morning at "a meeting of The eNe-ui.vc committee he'd a, t4lt C..y Hal
 re material from tlosc curtains is uSsd extensively .u Elr5pfan countries :Jr garments 0f aI types Mr BreWer has been informed by national hesdQuarteTs of tle cam paign Many of these curtains have been stored away by housewives and others and can be used for this pIr- pose by means of coaations Co the local campaign
 Members 0f the committee meet ing today were: Prank Green. Mar tin ORourke. Peter Laskas. Nell F. Bulge-. James Nj. Moore. Atty. James LaK!o-. Raymond Mills and Thomas F. OB-ien.
 Ire campaign will be conducted here on a city-wide basis from Jan 7-3l. All donations are to be brought by individuals 10 the local fire-houSe in their neighborhood or any fire house in the city. The firemen sta- toned at these places have again volunteered their services in packing the clothing. No sorting other than shoes will be undertaken during this campaign it has been decided by the committee.
 A quota Of garment from each of the city's 100000 or more residents is being sought for Waterbury prop CT. Collections from outlying towns will be contributed through the Wa terbury center once final plans are made.
 These clothes will be shipped to national depotS and then to the war stricken peoples of Europe, Asia, the Pacific area and elsewhere. Depri- vation has set in upon these people in drastic manner because of the war costs It has been anticipated that thousands will die unless as sistance Of this nature is forwarded from America.
 DONATE A GARMENT AND SAVE A LIFE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
MeMuIIen On YoIe Staff
 Director of Soldier
 Shows Returns

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 28.- Major Frank McMullan, who for more then two years was in charge of the Soldier Shows program for the Special Services of the War De- partment, has returned to the Yale University Department of Drama to resume his work as head of the courses of study and activities in play prodcution.
 Major McMullan, who is now on terminal leave, was responsible for the writing, editing and distribu- tion of script material for theatrical productions for Army personnel in this country and overseas.
 Special projects under Major Mc- Mullan's direction include an in- vestigation concerning the value of Soldier Shows as part of the pro gram for the rehabilitation in the Army's general and .convalescent hospitals.
 One of his last assignments be- fore leaving the Special Services Division, ASF, was that involving the selection of ITO young actresses from all over the country to par ticipate in Soldier Shows in the European Theater and in the Pacific commands.
 A graduate of the University of Georgia, where he was awarded a B A. degree in 1928 Major McMul- Ian received an LIB. degree from the Atlanta Law School in 1880 and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale in 1884.
 Before joining the Yale faculty in 1886, he was co-director of the Stephens College Theater from l934- 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
Truck Drivers File Protest
 Police Supt. Denies
 Special Crusade

After a truck driver complained that policeN are making a special case of tagging trucks engaged in deliveries in the downtown section, Police Superintendent William J. Roach said today that, though strict enforcement of the parking laws is being sought, there have been no action by members of the department as charged by the truck driver.
 He said that there are several sections in the downtown area that are free to truck drivers in the pre- noon hours. During such hours, he pointed out, no other vehicles are permitted to use these parking places.
 He mentioned that the north side of East Main street from the State Theater to Phoenix avenue, is free for trucks between the hours of ' and Il a. m. daily, and that the east side of North Main street from Liggett's Drug Store to Monroe Pl., near the Mohican Market, is also allotted to trucks for deliveries from ' a. m. to noon daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
MotorLines Employees Stage WaLk-Out Here
Union Status of Sailor Issue; Discharge of Steward Also Protested By Employees

FHtr rnpl0Ess af tnf A..fn Nicer Lanes fnr ef Wa'cFbs- Nao aalEe6 eaf from ihrT iolls iass Reck. Hemsiaod al slflsc today and fufased fo ssbsnii t'aeir rglsr- auct t1 aF'slsrailln uutl fhr c1l- crru rc-hiacs ghe guian sgcEarc.
 Nicsor Aaea. 0Wuer of tlc motor ffciglf oampsEv. which has term .na.s u thaE ciiT and Eprngile,c. SaiG ihe cissgtc started ga Tsuu- day las week. which au ex-sail1r from Harf1rl drove lrt1 the local terminal ualA frlc4Rhf
 Tlse other emp.ayes members 0! local 6s7 al the TeamUers unlcn. CIO objected. claiming the vet- eran was not a union man, and the steward called a strike when the company permitted the Hart ford cTircr Co enter and leave the premise. according 70 the sum- mary of events given by Allen.
 Claiming that the steward. John S;ratton acted without union authorization in calling The walk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
U. $. Rubber Workers Go ODer Quota
By LARRY SHEPLEY

Naugatuck, Dec. 28 - The United States Rubber Company Footwear Plant has reached l0l per cent oi its quota in the Victory Loan Drive according to figures released today by Thomas P. Bradshaw of the plant committee conducting the drive. Although the campaign does not officially close until Dec. 3l, the footwear plant employees have over- subscribed their quota by investing total of $l78,000 in bonds, through extra payroll deduction and cash purchases, since the start of the drive on Oct. 29.
 AS a result of this outstanding achievement, the Rubber Company today received the two star awards for their Treasury Flag from George w. Murdock, director of the Pay roll Savings Division of the Trea- sury Department in Hartford.
 MT. Murdock also sent a con- gratulatory letter to Herbert E Smith, president of the United States Rubber Company at Rocke- feller Center, New York, in which he states, Tt was with a consider able degree of pleasure I received report today from your Nauga- tuck Footwear Plant advising me that the employees Victory Loan participation in that plant had raised "E" Band sales to 100 per cent of the plant quota"
 Considerable promotional activity was m a n tained in the plant throughout the course of the cam paign. The drive was given added impetus by the erection of football scoreboards at the Tennis Tower on Naples street and at the Church street parking lot. The progress of bond purchases in the plant was recorded weekly on the scoreboards with the familiar figure of Little Rus" carrying the ball on down the field. Yesterday he went over for the touchdown.
 The United States Rubber Con- pany employees have made substan- tial showings in every bond drive since Pearl Harbor. The campaigns have been wholeheartedly backed by the. management which contributed largely to the remarkable successes recorded.
 John J. Wrinn and Edward T. McGrath, co-chairmen of the bond drive committee, were extremely gratified with the result of the Vic- tory Loan drive and expressed their appreciation and congratulations to the factory solicitors for their su- per-salesmanship, for the splendid cooperation of their committee and the entire organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
CoboIIeros
 Gain Finals

The Caballeros defeated the Pole- misti, 15-2 6-15, 15-6 in the semi finals of the Hi-Y Volleyball Tour nament match on the "" gym last night and now go on to meet the Mustangs to decide the champion ship.
 The Caballeros got off to a fast start and won the first game, 15-2. Polemisti woke up in the second game and came back to win, 15-6 and even the games all. The good teamwork of the Caballeros paid of in the deciding game and won 15-6
 The Caballeros, and Mustangs will play the championship match to- night at 6:30.
 Caballero team included: Lom- bardi, Drescher. Lawlor, Nerrick Mecca. Polemisti team included Bazarian, Merriman, Fried, Mahr Archambault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-28
 Agreements

Compensation Comsr. John J. O'Connell today approved the fol- lowing agreements for weekly pay ments during disability or for spe- cific payments in case of perma- nent injury: .t
 Joseph Wioncek of 13l and 1-2 Orange street against Waterbury Battery O., $15,38 beginning Nov. 10, injury to hands.
 Louis Farrar of Naugatuck against Eastern Malleable Iron Go, of Naugatuck, $30 beginning Dec. 6, injury to left leg.
 George E. Shock of Cheshire against Waterbury Rolling Mills, Inc, $2421 beginning Dec. 9, in- jury to right foot.
 Josh Kirven of 885 West Main street against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $30 for five weeks, deformity of left hand.
 Stephen Stemmer of 120 Cooke street against Jacob Ruppert, Inc. of Waterbury, $30 beginning Dec. 21, injury to left foot.
 John Spinola of 266 Cherry street against Plume and Atwood Mfg. Go. of Waterbury $5.O6 for four weeks, injury to right index finger, partial incapacity.
 Genowefa Kobylenska of 37 Ward street against Plume and Atwood Co.,, of Waterbury, $16s0 for five weeks beginning Oct. 12, injury to right index and middle fingers.
 Michael Carlo of SO Dikeman street against Scovill Ming. Co.,. $3O for one and IA weeks, five per cent loss of function of third right fin ger.
 Edward Rice of 127 Beecher ave- nue against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $27. .85 beginning Dec. 19, second and third degree burns to right instep and ankle and left great toe.
 Emilio Zordan of Torrington against American Brass Co. of Tor rington, $50 beginning Dec. 10, hernia.
 Michael Mink of Torrington against American Brass Go. of Tor rington, $24.56 beginning Dec. 13 injury to left knee.
 Daniel Fibre of 315 Chipman street against American Brass O., $25.53 beginning Dec. 19, back in- jury.
 Bertha Hayes of 937 South Main street against American Brass Co.,, Metal Hose Branch, $20.77 begin- ming Dec. 12. injuries to right hip, side, and abdomen.