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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
PIan Psychological Tests For z ,5OOLOcaI Children

Psychological tests will be given this week to 7,500 local grammar school children, in the first testing program of its type in the city's history.
 The vast undertaking, through which the I. Q.'s of all of the chil- dren will be determined at the same time, was planned by the Depart ment of Education in cooperation with the World Book Company, which plans to give the test to 500,000 children throughout the country and Alaska.
 Waterbury was selected as the key city for Connecticut by the test-dispersing concern.
 First and second grade children in the public schools will take the test tomorrow. Those in the third and fourth grades will be examined Wednesday, and those in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth, Thurs day.
 Edward Riccuiti, school psychol- ogist, met last week with gram mar school principals to explain the examination procedure. The princi- pals in turn will meet this week with the teachers to convey the instructions.
 Dr. John G. Gilmartin, superin- tendent of schools, stressed that uniform procedure will be used. He said that 1t will be the first time that the department will have the I.Q.'s of all the children in ele- mentary schools at the same time.
 It will take several weeks for the New York concern to correct the tests Sometime next month a second series of tests, known as battery or achievement tests, will be given. These will be based on arithmetic, spelling, geography and other major subjects.
 Dr. Gilmartin said that through the results of the tests, the depart ment will be able to determine where the weaknesses exist in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Unions Sign Agreement

Agreements allowing their drivers to enter New York have been signed by three trucking firms in the Wa terbury area with Local 677, Inter- national Brotherhood of Teamsters, A.F.L. The firms, as listed by Secre- tary-Treasurer Timothy Collins of the union, are Allen Motor Lines of Waterbury, Reeves Transport Of Danbury, and Trudon Overland of Bristol.
 The three companies have signed agreements which include the pro- visions being sought by striking New York truck drivers.
 ONler companies here which ship to New York have union contracts which extend to April, 1947. They are delivering freight to points outside the New York area, pending settle ment of the strike in the metropolis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Contract Bridge
 CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

Winners in the Friday afternoon tournament held under the direc- tion of Mrs. John Moriarty of Lin- den Street were as follows: North and South, Mrs. Charles Connell and Mrs. William Cleary, 9215; Mrs. Louis St. Louis and Mrs. George Horan, tied with Mrs. Fay Walden and Mrs. Albert Caul, 90k; East and West, Mrs. G. E. Olson and Mrs Elsie Forman, 94; Mrs. W. G. Bailey and Mrs Howard Mays, 90; official standing, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Mays, 460; Mrs. Charles Phil lips and Mrs. William Reynolds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
TobIeux Tops Anniversary Celebration

Dean Luther A. Weigle of the Yale Divinity School, New Haven, declared at the Middlebury Congre- gational Church last night that freedom and missionary -mindedness are the characteristics of the Chris tian Church today that will shape the future. Dean Weigele's talk concluded two days of commemora- tion and conservation in honor of the 18th anniversary of the Middle bury church.
 Dean Weigle pointe dout that in- creases in membership in the Christian Church had far out stripped increases in population with only multiplicity of de- nomination weaking factor in its growth. He said there were 256 denominations and, though a united world church was not desirable or necessary, he maintained that a World Council of Churches was an effective agency in tempering the final peace with a Christian spirit and rebuilding the war shattered world.
 The anniversary sermon at Sun day mornings worship service was given by the Rev. JamesF. English of Hartford.
 In the afternoon exhibits of old Middlebury were shown in the Town Hall and tableaux and pantomines depicting colonial scenes and cos tunes were staged for the par ishioners and townspeople.
 At last nights exercises the Rev. William H. McCance, pastor of the church, welcomed the guests and read messages of congratulation from former pastor of the church, other churches throughout the state and friends unable to attend.
 The Rev. Alan M. Fairbany, pas tor of the Bunker Hill Church. Wa terbury, gave the prayer of con- Secration.
 Participating in the afternoons pantomime and tableaux were Mrs. A. s. Judd, Albert Clark, Mrs. Herbert Taylor, Mrs. Harold Bow man, Miss Jean Mayo, Miss Mar garet Mayo, Mis- Phyllis Chap man, Mrs. Robert Fenn, the Vest over Glee Club, Mrs. Cameron Cong don, the church choir, consisting of Mrs. Donald Bowman, Miss Eleanor Townsend, Miss Marian Townsend, Miss Jean HalStead, Mrs. Robert Clark, Mrs. Charles Chapman, Mrs. Malcolm Let's, Mrs. Ralph Swift, Miss Mary Louise Henderson and Miss Gloria Nixon, Mrs. Charles Loomis, Mrs. Fred Beebe, Mrs Florence Harri- son, Mrs. J. H. Willard, Herbert Taylor, Mrs. Allen Clark, Mrs Maida Bunker, William S. Wander cook and Miss Margaret Town send.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
WiIIiomsHeId On Serious Complaint
 Judge Sets Bond
 Of $5, ,000 in
 AssouIt Case

Arthur T. Williams, 27, BlakeSlee Circle, after pleading not guilty and waiving examination in City Court Saturday was bound over to the January criminal term of Superior Court. Williams is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, ag- gravated assault and rape. Judge Charles Summa ordered the man held under bonds of 5000.
 Williams was arrested at gun point Friday night on North Elm Street after 8 three-hour search. Police said they found revolver on Williams.
 John M. Sterbach alias Sterbaitis, fl, 65 Poplar Place, was bound over to Superior Court under $3,000 bonds. He pleaded not guilty to theft and forgery charges and waived examination. Police re- ported they found check of $15 on him that had been stolen from mail box at IA Central Avenue when he was examined Wednesday after being arrested for intoXication. This charge was nolled and he was charged with theft and forgery
 Peter Casper, 59, arrested Sat urday at the railroad camp where he lived for creating a disturbance, was given ten-day suspended sen- tence.
 The case of Peter Philip H Fox, 26, of Naugatuck was continued to Friday after he pleaded guilty to charges of intoxication and de- stroying private property.
 Cash bonds of s each were for feited when the following failed to appear in court on charges of violation of the parking ordinance: Joseph F. Label, 9, A Plaza Ave- nue; Dorothy Lamitola, 2e, 1158 Bank Street, and Adolph Chris tiano, 26, Al Union Street; Lawrence DcMaldi, 35, 267 North Main Street, also charged with violation of the parking ordinance, forfeited $6 bond.
 Other cases: Dorothy Brennan, 35, 369 Oakville Avenue, violation of the parking ordinance, nolled upon payment of $; Horace Smith Gregory, A, Middletown, speeding, $2O cash bond forfeited; June Hall, 33, I'll Waterville Street, keeping liquor with intent to sell, continued to Oct. 19; James W. Cantweu, 56, Oakville evading responsibility, continued to Oct 19; David L. Gle menti, 19, Oakville, violation of the rules of the road, nolled $6; Charles E. Ahearn, B, 748 Baldwin Street, breach of the peace and intoxica- tion, continued to Oct. 19; and Ed ward Karplcki, g, 35 Washington Street, non-support, continued to Oct. 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Unemployment Staff Movinq

The unemployment compensation office, which has been located in the Manville building on East Main Street for the past several months, will be open for business at the U. s. Employment Service head quarters at 123 Bank Street, start ing tomorrow.
 Miss Jnez DAlessio, examiner -in- charge, said that the office will be moved tonight after closing hours. The hours at the new headquarters will be 8:30 A. M to 5 P. M., Mon day through Friday.
 The office, which now has staff of 12, was originally located in the USES office. After V-J Day, it was transferred to the State Armory, and later to the Manville building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
David Fannick Post Will Meet Tomorrow

Delegates to the 51st national con- vention of the Jewish War Veterans will be selected by David L. Fannick Post at meeting to be held at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute tomor- row night at 8:30. The meeting was originally scheduled for Wednesday.
 The national convention will be held in Atlantic City during the week of Nov. 25. A report on the an- nual military ball to be held by the post on Nov. Il will be given by Dr. Morris Coshak, co-chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
DrumC Corps Win Honors

Three Waterbury drum corps won honors in the field day competition held Saturday at Rockville under the sponsorship of the Silhouette Bugle and Drum Corps.
 First prize in the combination class went to the East End Com munity Club Corps. In the fife drum and ougle corps competition, the U. s. Time Corporation Corps took top honors. Second place in this group went to the Casper Davis Post Corps, Waterville.
 In the baton twirling competition for majorettes, Betty Vrotacoe, of the Casper Davis Post Corps, won second prize. In the competition for best-appearing majorette, Shirley St. Hillaire, of the East End Com munity Club Corps, was tied for second prize.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
TWo Small Fires Recorded Today

A defective chimney in a house at 3 Hickory Street caused smoke to spread through the entire house this morning. Engines 4 and TO-, Truck 3 and the Booster answered the alarm at 10:33.
 Fire broke out in vehicle owned by Angelo Iannicelli, Banford Ave- nue, Oakville, at 12:52 today oppo- site City Hall. The Booster an- swered the verbal alarm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
UniUersity Club
 To Hear Dr. Chang

Experiences during the Japanese occupation of China will be discuss ed by Dr. Hsiao-chien Chang at a meeting of the University Club at The Elton tomorrow night at o'clock.
 The speaker is director of the Hunan-Yale Medical College at Changsha, China, and is in this country on an invitation from the Cultural Relations division of the State Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Permit Given for New Apartments

Richard Heyniger has been issued a permit to alter one-family dwelling at 65 Pine Street into five new apartments by Building Inspec- tor John T. Hartley. Cost of the alterations is approximately $6,OO0. Francis Lewis was issued a permit to erect . one-family dwelling on South View Street at 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Club ActiUitie

The Evening Department of the Second Congregational Church will be addressed by Mrs. Mary Nor gren, Waterbury policewoman on Tuesday at 8 P. M. at Davenport Hall. The program committee will be in charge of the meeting.
 The group will conduct an all-day rummage sale in the church on Thursday. Donations may be left at the church. Those wishing to have them collected may contact Mrs. H L. Holcomb, Mrs. George s. Keil- Tor or Mrs. George M. Sumpf The Church Aid will hold covered dish luncheon Wednesday at l P. M. at the church preceding the sewing meeting at 2 P. M. All attending are asked to bring covered dish or dessert. Rev. Dr John c. Walker will speak on 'Innocents Abroad Highlights and Sidelights" at the meeting of the MT. and Mrs. Club Wednesday evening following cov- cred dish supper, scheduled for 6:30. Those planning to attend the sup per are asked to contact Mrs. James A. M?llar.
 Mrs. John c. Walker will show Kodachrome slides taken in Europe this past Summer entitled There Will Always Be a Britain" at the annual Fall reception of the Second Congregational Church Thursday at 8 P. M. in Davenport Hall
 A cordial invitation is extended to all members and friends of the church and parish to attend this Fall get-together. A special musical program will be presented under the direction of Jesse F. Davis, new minister of music at the church.
 The Iduna Circle of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church will meet Wednesday at ? P. M. at the home of Mrs. Betty Hallenborg, Wood Street.
 The first fall meeting of the Wom- ans Auxiliary of All Souls Episcopal Church will be held Oct. IA at 2:30 P. M. at the church.
 Division 5, Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H., will meet on Thursday evening at Mechanics Hall at 8:15. Mrs. Gather inc Marinan will preside.
 The Pinerock Circle, No. 29, Lady Foresters, will sponsor a food sale at Miller and Peck's on Friday October II. Those wishing to make donations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
J.W.V. Auxiliary Meets Tuesday

A regular meeting of the Auxiliary of the David L. Fannick Post, Jew ish War Veterans will be held Tues day. October 8, at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute, Kingsbury Street, at 8:30 P. M.
 Lillian Kustner, presiding officer requests all members to be present as this is an important meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

teaching program, and where changes will be necessary.
 Representatives of the testing firm were in Waterbury recently to discuss the program with local school heads.
 First and second grade teachers were scheduled to meet with their principals today to instructions. The first test will be given tomor- row at g A. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Hospital Bulletins

Curtiss W. Hewitt, 26, Field Street, Naugatuck, was reported improved but still on the danger list at St. Mary's Hospital this morning He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries Friday when the motorcycle he was driv- ing hit a car operated by Joseph B. Edmonds, Al, of Broadalbin, N. Y.
 Barbara Schick, 10, of Edson Avenue, was discharged from Wa terbury Hospital yesterday after being treated for a fractured left arm sustained when she fell from a bicycle near her home Saturday night.
 Admitted to Waterbury Hospital yesterday suffering from a fract- ured right leg sustained in a fall from a horse, Dr. Chris Neus- wanger, 50, of 60 Hillcrest Avenue, Watertown, was reported in good condition this morning. A staff physician at the hospital, the doc tor was injured when his horse slipped, throwing him to ths ground.
 Carmine DeLucia, 55, of 1880 Bank Street, was treated for an injury to his left eye at St. Mary's Hospital Saturday afternoon and discharged. He said he was struck by piece of glass when a soda pop bottle exploded in his hand.
 William Kovaleski, 34, of 2 Cur tiss Street, Union City, who is be- ing areated at Waterbury Hospital for a fractured kneecap, was re- ported in good condition this morning. He was admitted yes- terday after he fell from a stone wall he was building in Winsted.
 Injured in her second serious fall in less than a week, Mrs. Ruth Gilbert, 75, R. F. D., was admitted to Waterbury Hospital yesterday. The hospital reported she had suffered a fractured leg in fall at the home of relatives in Torrington
 On Oct. 1, the hospital said, Mrs, Gilbert fractured a wrist in a fall at her own home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

All members are urged to attend the meeting of Arnama Post to- night at Forcesters' Hall at when final plans will be completed for the Halloween Masquerade Dance, Oct. 30 at Sprague Gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

may contact Miss Mary Tranklin. @ Linden Street, 3-4403, or may leave food at that store on Friday moEn- ing.
 The First Church 0a1ild win naeee Wednesday at 10 A. M. to work for the Red Cross and Waterbury Hos- pital. Members are asked to provide lunch. Coffee will be served.
 Plans for @ harvest festival on Nov. and 8 will be discussed by the Viewers of St. Pauls Episcopal Church at their meeting Wednesday at P. M. The Women Of St. Paul's will sponsor card party Tuesday at 1:30 at the church. All young people between the ages of 12 and IS are inc vited to attend the meeting of the Young Peoples Fellowship touoor. row at P. M. in the church.
 The Women's Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church meets Wednesday at 2:30 at the parish house with Miss Emma Field as host- eSS.
 Mrs. John H. Ruegg, White Rose Avenue, will be hostess for a meeting of the Ladies' Social Club of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Thursday at P. M.
 A sale, tea and card party are scheduled to be held in Trinity Parish House, Prospect Street, Wednesday afternoon and evening.
 Miss Ida Warner, Frost Road. will be in charge of the sale and tea to be held from to5 P. M. and Mrs. William Marvey, Chase Ave- hue, will supervise the card party to be given from to 10 P. M.
 The First Church Guild will meet Wednesday at 10 A. M. to work for the Red Cross and Water bury Hospital. Members are asked to provide lunch, coffee yill be served.
 Mrs. Harry E. Fenton, Mrs. Bertram E. Gardner and Horace F. Silliman will be hostesses for the postponed meeting of the First Baptist Church Women Wednes- day at P. M. in the Church. A meeting of the Judson Fellowship is scheduled for tomorrow ct 5:30 P. M and the Naomi Class will meet Tuesday at P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Veterans May Yet Register For Night School Classes

Registration will continue this week for evening courses at Cros- by, Wilby, and Leavenworth High Schools, and Duggan and Webster grammar schools, it was announced today by Thomas F. Nolan, assistant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

Leo Lafferty has returned to duty with the Marine Corp after spend- ing a leave with his parents, MT. and Mrs Leo Lafferty of 1854 ThomaSton Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

45711; Mrs. Laurence Farrell and Mrs. Ida zibell, 457; Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Joseph McArdle, 45213.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Parker New Fellowship D President

Waterville, Oct. 7-The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Grace Methodist Church held a business meeting last night after the devo- tional service. At this time the fol- lowing officers were elected for the year 1946-47: President, George Parker; vice-president. Joseph Ras- icot; secretary, Elaine Parker; treasurer, Ted Ware. Next Sunday the Fellowship Group will attend the Youth Fellowship Rally at the First Methodist Church in Water bury.
 The Methodist Youth Fellowship have organized paper collection to be made next Saturday in CO., operation with the Sunday School. Residents of Waterville who have old papers or magazines to con- tribute to this collection are re- quested to bundle them and place them on the curb.
 The Official Board of the Grace Methodist Church will meet this evening at the church. The WIS. CS. plans to hold their regular business meeting Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. at the Grace Methodist Church.
 The Women of St. Paul's Episco- pal Church will sponsor 8 card party tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 at the church. The public is in- vited.
 MT. and Mrs. Manuel Botelho of 50 Fort Hill Avenue entertained relatives from Massachusetts over the weekend.
 Movies Friday
 Moving pictures will again be sponsored by the Community Club Friday night at Sprague School gym.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Kristy of Torrington were Sunday visitors with MT. and Mrs. Theodore Seeley of Sheffield Terrace.
 Among local residents at the Goshen Fair yesterday were: Ed ward Seeley, Theodore, Robert, Betty, Bernard and Thomas Seeley, Irving Seeley, Miss Theresa Fisher, MT. and Mrs. Wesley Rood, Sr., Homer Rood, George Lane, MT. and Mrs. Peter Beruk, Richard Beruk, and Francis Marlak.
 Mrs. Minnie Beaupre of 31 Hom- CT Street is i'll at her home.
 Mrs Edward Johnston and Miss Mildred Johnston of Sheffield Ter race spent the weekend in New Rochelle, N. Y.
 Jack Seeley and Philip Buster" BaSsett are spending a month visit ing relatives in Limestone, Maine.
 WeaverS To Meet
 The Swedish Weaving Club will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Miss Ruth Norton on Thomaston Avenue.
 The Casper S. Davis Drum Corp will meet tomorrow night at 8 in their club rooms in the rear of the post office.
 The weekly Prayer meeting will be held tomorrow night at 8 at Gospel Hall on Thomaston Avenue.
 Leo Lafferty has returned to duty with the Marine Corp after spend- ing leave with his parents, MT, and Mrs. Leo Lafferty of 1854 ThomaSton Avenue.
 All members are urged to attend the meeting of Arnama Post to- night at ForcesterS Hall at when final plans will be completed for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

The weekly Prayer meeting will be held tomorrow night at at Gospel Hall on Thomaston Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

The Casper s. Davis Drum Corp will meet tomorrow night at 8 in their club rooms in the rear of the post office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

Ceylon is to abolish all import controls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

The Territory of Alaska, one-fifth the size of the whole United States, may become the 49th state. Map above gives pertinent facts about this huge area Wbs~ ~~S sasarendum on Oct & its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

may contact Miss Mary Franklin. @ Linden Street, 3-4403, or may leave food at that store on Friday naoRa- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

The First Church Guild wiM nnega Wednesday at 10 A. M. to work for the Red Cross and Waterbury Hns- pital. Members are asked to provide lunch. Coffee will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

The Swedish Weaving Club will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Miss Ruth Norton on Thomaston Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church meets Wednesday at 2:30 at the parish house with Miss Emma Feld as host- eSS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
ALASKA The F0rty-Ninth State?

4 AIoska was discovered in 4 l74l by two Russi0n explor- q CTS, vitvs Rsring and Chiri- { kov. and, until the U. 5.
 bought it tn 1887, for a $7, 200. 900, wos governed by d the Czors and wos known ] us Russion-Americo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

Mrs. John H. Ruegg. White Rose Avenue, will be hostess for meeting of the Ladies Social Club of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Thursday at 2 P. M.
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