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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
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 Italian Prisoners
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through the Straits of Otranto at full speed and at dawn on Christi mas arrived of Corfu.
 Italian Communique
 Rome, Dec. 31 - CUP) - Italian warships intensively shelled Greek and British supply centers on the Greek-Albanian coast and Italian airplanes bombed Salonika, Perveza and the atrdromes at Janina and Kotzani, a high command com- munique said today.
 The shelling, it was said, brought visible results and the airplane bombings were carried out success fully.
 The ports and military objectives were bombed at Salonika and Pre- vega, the communique said.
 On the Albanian front, there was fighting of a local character in which the Greeks suffered consid- erable losses, the communique said, with the Italians capturing arms and prisoners.
 One British plane was shot down in flames last night when forma- tions of the Royal Air Force flew over localities in Southern Italy dropping rockets"
 In the frontier zone of Libya Italian artillery and chaserS re- pulsed an attack by a British me- chanized unit. The communique said the British tanks and armored cars were shelled and machine gunned.
 Italian artillery and bombers were active against the British base of Sollum in Egypt just over the Libyan border.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
Check Passer To Face
 Trail Here Tomorrow
Nicholas OGrady Suffers Injuries in Attempting to
 Escape From New York State Trooper

O'Grady was arrested the day be- fore Christmas, in Coxsackie, New York, by state trooper, on a warrant issued Oct. 194o by local police. When he was brought into the bar racks, a telephone call was received by the trooper who was alone, and O'Grady made an attempt to escape down an embankment but fracturing his arm and leg in the fall. He was captured shortly after and locked up in the barracks. Detective Lieut.. William Foley was sent to Coxsackie, and returned the accused to the local authorities.
 Other cases heard in court were: Harold Wills, IT, 174 Madison street, charged with tampering with an automobile, continued to Jan. IA. Two other continuances were grant, ed, Charles Bermuls, 58, of "A Adler street, charged with non-Support, re- ceived continuance to Jan. 3l; Charles Desaulniers, 36, of 169 South Elm strete, charged with evading responsibility, reckless driving and no operators license, was granted a continuance to Jan. 1.
 Also, three outright nolles were granted to Randall Minor, 20, of RED No. 3 of Southbury, road rules; James c. Coffey, Jr., g, of 416 Will low street, same charge, and Frank Marucci, 45, of 161 Easton avenue, charged with reckless driving.
 Norma Rucco, 20, of 24O Cherry street, charged with manifest dan- ger of falling into habit of vice, sent to House of Good Shepherd; An thony Silvestro, 26, of 124 Savings street, charged with non-support, continued to Jan. 3; Ralph Mastri- anno, 36, of 841 Highland avenue, was granted a continuance to Jan. 4 on a charge of non-support. A nolle with payment of $10 was granted to George Hermann, 34, of 243 Broad street, Forestville, Conn. He was charged with speeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
ACCIDENTAL DEATH. CORONER REPORTS
Body of Mrs. Cecil Vaill Is Found in Apartment;
 Missing for Week

The body of Mrs Cecil Vail Schmitt, 50, was found early last night in her home at 462 West Main street, after janitor who knocked on the door received no response, broke down the door and entered. Also found dead was her dog.
 The woman was last seen about week ago. Dr. Harold F. Merrill, assistant medical examiner, reported that death was due to an accident, as a result of the gas jet on the kitchen range being found partly open by the janitor, Floyd Dunkerly. The coroner stated that possibly the woman brushed against the jet when she retired and partly opened it.
 Mrs. o. E. Creighton, who occupies the second floor, became alarmed over the absence of Mrs. Schmitt and called the janitor, Sergeant An- thony Mariana, of the detective bu- reau reported.
 The janitor and Mrs. Creighton hurried to the top floor and when no answer came to their calls, the janitor broke the door open. He told Sergeant Mariana that he was able to smell faint odor of gas, and opened the windows of the apart ment after he discovered the open jet.
 The deceased was born in Water bury, the daughter of the late Will liam and Mary (Hayes) Vail. Her husband, died two years ago.
 She is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Alice Blackman, an uncle, Sergeant Patrick Hayes. retired member of the Waterbury police department, and number of cousins.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow evening from to 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
Four Waterbury Youths Facing Assault Charge

John Hanley, "A, Patsy CaputO, 24, and Angelo IZzO, all of this city, were arrested this morning on charges of breach of peace after an altercatiOn with Gerald NOvotney, of Darien, over right of way near firehouse in Trum- bull, Conn.
 The three men, Chief Raymond Beckwith reported, were involved in an alteration and after giving NOvotney 8 sound thrasting, also roughly handled Mrs. NOvetney, who was a passenger in the car with her husband.
 The trio are held in the county jail at TrumbulI, when they were unable to furnish bonds of $1,O0O each. Chief Beckwith said that a fourth man, Edward Hales, of Waterbury, is yet to be arrested on a similar charge, as soon as police locate him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
23OO WORKERS OF
 CIO ON STRIKE

Fort Wayne, Ind, Dec. 3I-CUP) -Twenty-thre hundred members of the United Automobile Workers (CIO) struck at the International Harvester Company today, stopping production of truck parts under a government defense order.
 A company spokesman estimated 800 members remained at their jobs which he said was sufficient flor nominal operations"
 The spokesman said the company was producing parts for army trucks as well as trucks used in defense construction projects.
 The walk-out began at 6 @. m. EST) after Charles Shrock, union local president. said negotiations over contract provisions had failed despite the intervention of a fed- eral mediator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
THOMAS Fl. JUDD
 IS REAPPOINTED

Hartford, Conn. Dec. 31 - (UP) Thomas H. Judd, deputy state treasurer for 26 years and under ii treasurers. was reappointed today for another two-year term.
 The appointment came from Treasurer-elect Frank M. Arastasio, who takes oliice January 6.
 Judd recently Tgl1l1oaed zeg q se- tir0msAt pension when it appsaFsd uncertain whether he would be re- tained. He said he would remain in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
FRENCH CHOIR
 PARTY GUESTS
St. Ann Singers Enjoy YuIetide Celebration in
 Church Basement

The annual Christmas party at St. Ann's choir was held Sunday evening in the basement of the church. Games were played and presents from grab bag given. Children were recipients of prizes.
 Attending were: Marie Gervais, MT. and Mrs, Maurice Rousseau, MT. and Mrs. Armand Guertin, Joseph Caron, MT. and Mrs. w. Lacourse, MT. and Mrs. Homer Ar- chambault, Mrs, Alfred Veillette, Eva and Norma Adams, Mrs. A. Gervais, Ida Bercier, Emile Gervais, MT. and Mrs. Marien, and Miss Marie Morrot, organist.
 Robert and Armand Pegeot; Joan Parent; Therese and Edward He bert; Norman, Roland, Therese, Jeanne, Arthur, -Jr., and Philip Tessier; Cleo Bouchard, Jr.; Mou- rice, Robert Raymond and Alice Bissette; Lorraine and Joan Val 1erand; Edward, Lawrence and Armand Rousseau; Armand and Roland Guertin; Gerard, James, Maurice, Henry and Charles Caron; Raymond, Doris and Gerard La Course; Emile Archambouit; Glor- la and Philip Gervais; and Rich ard James Carone of Hartford.
 Parents attending were: MT. and Mrs. Arthur Tessier; MT. and Mrs. Harvey J. Pelletier: MT. and Mrs. Cleo Bouchard; MT. and Mrs. E. Bissette; Mrs. Bredam; Lillian and Helen Bredarn; MT. and Mrs. Henry Pegeot; MT. and Mrs. Mau- rice Gaudreauet; MT. and Mrs. Rudolph Parent; MT. and Mrs. Felix Hebert; MT. and Mrs. Walter L. vallerand; MT. and Mrs. Lucien
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
FUNERALS

The military funeral of Cosmo M Ricci was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the LaPorta fu- neral home, 67 Holmes avenue to Our Lady of Lourdes church. The Rev. Rocco Nadile celebrated a re- quiem mass at g o'clock, during which Monsignor Joseph Valdam- brini was seated in the sanctuary.
 The honorary bearers were John Coporale, Junior National Com ma11der of Italian American W.W.V. Louis DiPizzo, State Executive Of- ficer; Joseph DiTunno, past state officer.
 The color bearers included: An- gelo Battistoni, Nat. Chaplain; and Michael Giordano, Senior State Commander of Florio Post.
 A women's delegation included: Mrs. J. Donahue, Pres. D.A.V. Aux Hilary; Mrs. Anna Panzullo, State President; Mary Fox, secretary of State Department; Mary Govinelli, Junior Vice-president; Jennie De- Pizzol, State Chaplain; Phyllis Man. cini, treasurer of Florio Post Aux Hilary; Mrs. Christina Valletti, and Mrs. John Caporale, National Treas urer.
 The firing squad, all members of the National Guard were: Sergeant Charles Bagley, Corp. Joseph Be- nescvich, Privates, Paul Beaudry. Thomas Troland, Clinton Troland, Raymond Baker, Stanley Payne, Robert Embardo.
 Active bearers were: Peter Cos tigan, past commander of the Amer ican Legion; Joseph Hackett, pres ent commander of the American Legion, Michael Dezinnio, past commander of D.A.V., George DiMa- ria, Carmine Memo, John DiPasti- no, past Nat. Commander of Florio Post.
 John Fabbiano, senior command CT of Florio Post, presented the flag to the family.
 Taps were sounded at the church and grave by Bugler Paul Beaudry.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery with committal services by Rev. Rocco Nadile.
 Funeral services for Edward J. French were held yesterday at the Alderson Funeral Home. Rev. Fran cis O. Ayres, rector-elect of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiat- ed. Burial was in Grove ceme- tery, Naugatuck. Bearers were: Michael Ferres, John T. Blake, Thomas Cronan, Henry Rochette, William Carew and Albert Flip pone.
 The funeral of Ernest H. Niver, former Waterbury resident, was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Nettleton funeral home, 107 Broad street, Milford, to St. Mary,s church, Milford, for a high mass at g o'clock. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery, Waterbury.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Emma R. Tullar were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Dr James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Congregational church, off, ciating. Burial was in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Leon L.. Hall was held this morning at il o'clock at the Trinity Episcopal church. Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity Episcopal church of1ciated. Burial was in Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
SHAMROCKS LEAD
 IN CARD TOURNEY
Three Teams COntending for HOnOrs in Holy Name
 League
Washington Hill
 Correspondent: Mrs. Frank McGrath - Telephone 4-6590

The Holy Name 45 tournament at their regular Monday night card game last evening shows the follow ing scores:
 Fitzmaurice 25; O'Donnell 25.
 Cusick IT; J. McHugh IT.
 Coughlin 20; Bob McHugh IT.
 O'Neil g; Frageau 25.
 John Fiitzmaurice's Shamrocks takes the first place now-and is starting the New Year off right, but as he only has lead of two on Coughlin-next week promises to be a lively game.
 Art Frageau's ''Earbenders" trounced Bob McHugh's Casters.
 The standing of the teams up to date is as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31

bombed without damage.
 (At Sofia the Greek radio was heard broadcasting that several more villages and Qualifications had been captured in the South Alban- ian coastal sector, including an in- portant height that had blocked the approach to Valona. In the Klisura sector, the broadcaSter said, more prisoners were taken, iIl- cluding Bersaglieri troops newly ar rived from Italy. The Greeks were said to be advancing also in the north sector, around Lin, respite a blizzard.
 Two Months Survey
 Belgrade, Jugoslavia, December 3l. (UP) A survey of the Greek Italian war showed today that in two months the Greeks have captured one-fifth of Albania.
 The Greek advances have con- sisted of a series of penetrations down the valleys in a generally northwest direction, following the principal mountain ranges which run northwest southeast. Much broken mountainous terrain lies be- tween the ranges and the various Greek units are separated by noun tain masses. Hence, there is no such thing, properly speaking, as a continuous front line.
 The roads follow the valleys but to control them the Greeks have had to conquer the heights that dominate them all the way. Greek strategy is based on a series of double developments rather than frontal attacks along the easier valley beds. This explains why Greek communiques often delay several days in announcing the cap- ture of a town, until the sur rounding heights also are assured.
 The battle line may be defined as series of points marking spear heads of the advaice colums, operat- ing with more or less close laison and all integrated by a grand plan of strategy for controlin the various advances to keep them at a certain level.
 The Cline may be summarized roughly. on the basis of best avail able information, as follows:
 Starting at Strada Blanca, IA miles up the coast from Porto Pa lermo, east to Poljana, Il miles north of Porto Palermo, then due north to the Viosa River, following the Viosa east-southeast to wihtin l IA miles of Tepelini, then north east to a point four miles northeast of Klisura, then zig-zagging north, skirting the Tomorica River to a point in the Mali Spratt Mountains within nine miles of Elbasan, then east to Lake Ohrid one-half mile of Lin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
STAPLETON TAKES
 OFFICE TOMORROW
Cheshire's Probate Judge Succeeds James Lany0n;
 Given Degree in 1928

Harold L. Stapleton, newly elect ed Judge of Probate for the district of Cheshire and Prospect, will be sworn into office January 1st, 1941, when he succeeds retiring Judge of Probate James Lanyon.
 MT. Stapleton is well-known in Waterbury, having spent the greater part of his life here. He received his early education in the local schools, graduated from Crosby High school in 1921, and thereafter entered Catholic University and Georgetown Law School at Washington, where he received his law degree in 1928 Tn the same year he was admitted to the bar, and began the practice of law in Cheshire and New Haven.
 In 1880 MT. Stapleton was ap- pointed assistant clerk to the court of common pleas of New Haven, which position he still holds.
 Denmark now has butter ration if1O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
OBITUARY

SHEA-John T. Shea of Miller street, Springfield, Mass, died last night at his home. MT. Shea was well-knowa locally where he was a frequent visitor.
 His survivors include: His wife, Margaret Evans Shea; one son. John; three daughters, Helen, Anna and Margaret of Springfield; three brothers, James of Maple avenue, Waterbury; and Patrick and Daniel of Ireland; one sister, Mrs. Mary MacLelland of this city.
 Burial will be Thursday morning at Our Lady of Hope church in Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
Hattie M. Bliss, ..
 N0ug0tuck, Dies
Special to The Democrat

Special to The DemOcrat)
 Naugatuck, Dec. 31. Miss Hattie M. Bliss, of % Terrace avenue, one of the best known residents of the borough, died this morning at the New Haven General Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks.
 The deceased was a resident of this town for many years, being membership chairman of the Naugatuck Day Nursery As- sOciation for over 25 years. She was also very active in the Naugatuck YMCA Women's Auxiliary.
 Her lone survivor is a brother Dr. Bliss Dayton of New Haven. Funeral arrangements are in- complete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31

The children ill this community are certainly heart-broken over the way the weatherman has treated them this Christmas vacation-and the paths are veil beaten arou,:d t!ie Community hot SC and the vicin- fly of the skating rink-watching to see when skating will be worth while. Stanta Claus has handed out some grand skates and if they could be put to use, no doubt the chil- dren who received them for gifts would be happy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31

Nicholas O'Grady, 36 of Athens, N. Y. was granted a continuance un- til tmorrow, when arraigned this morning in city court before Judge T. E. Conway on charge of pass ing worthless cheeks. Bond of $2,000 was fixed but the accused was not able to furnish it and was returned to iail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
VIOLET LONERCAN
 CHARGES CRUELTY

Violet N. Lonergan of New Ha- ven seeks a decree from John w. Lonergan of New Haven, in civil action filed in superior court today. Charging intolerable cruelty. she asks divorce and change of name to Violet N. Sargent. The couple was married in New Haven July 4, 1940. Attorney Charles R. Summa appears for Mrs. Lonergan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
HOWARD HOPSON
 IS FOUND GUILTY

, New York, Dec. 31-(UP)-How- ard C.. Hopson, former head of the Associated Gas & Electric system, was found guilty today on IT counts of mail fraud in the manipulation of securities of the Vast Utilities Company.
 Hopson was found innocent by . a federal court jury on an addition al count of conspiracy as were his two co-defendants, Charles M. Ira wis and Garrett A. Brownback, att {. torneys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
Greeks Win Sea Fight

Editors N0te:-The Greek ad- miralty reported Saturday that the 19-year-Old Greek submarine Papanicolis had sunk three heav- ily-lOaded Italian troop trans ports the day before Christmas north of the Straits of OtrantO in the Adriatic. In the following dispatch the submarines com mander describes the encounter and his crafts narrow escape from destruction by conveying Italian destrOyers and airplanes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
LIBRARY CONCENTRATION
 GOOD

Cleveland, O.-CUP)-Readers at Cleveland's public library aren't cas- fly disturbed. Detectives Cornelius Mccarthy and William Lavin tracked down, arrested and hand ouffed c man ip the main iibraryh reading room and removed him without being noticed by anyone in the room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
FAIRLY GOOD NIGHT

Boston, Dec. 31.-(UP)-Myron O. Taylor, President Roosevelt's special envoy to the Vatican who under went an operation for gallstones Saturday. spent 6 fairly good night" at New England Baptist hospital but remained in serious condition, hospital attaches reported today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
YANKEEs MAKE TRADE

ngsW Ynrk, De- es,..-eUP, -.;;Ske ResW Ynrk Yankees today traded lnflelder Rilly Knickefbocker to the Chicago White sox for catcher Ken eylvosigi,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31
DIED

In this city, Dec. 30th, 194O, Mrs. Cecil Vail Schmitt. of 462 West Main St. Funeral from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-31

Denmark now has butter ration Ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-02
J.W.C. MEETING

A regular meeting of the Ju- neau Woman's Club will be held Tuesday Nov. 5, at pm, in the penthouse of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company. All members requested to attend.
 MRS A. E. GLOVER, adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-02
ADVENTURE DRAMA OPENS SUNDAY AT CAPITOL THEATRE
Spencer Tracy Stars at lo. cal Show House in
 Northwest Passage

By far the most absorbingly thrilling story of adventure ever attempted on the screen is North west Passage which has it's open ing Sunday at the Capitol Theatre.
 Filmed entirely in Technicolor against Idaho location backgrounds which almost surpass belief, North west Passage" presents Spencer Tracy with his most virile role and with an outstanding opportunity of winning his third consecutive Aca- denny Award. Robert Young achieves stardom as a result of his work while Walter Brennan, twice win Ter of supporting role honors in Hollywood, should land on top again for his Hunk Mariner role.
 The picture follows Kenneth Roberts best-selling novel with surprising faithfulness. Hunt Strom- berg, producer, and Director King
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-02
YOUNG kR. LINCOLN" IS FEATURE SHOWING
 AT COLISEUM SUNDAY

The story of Abraham Lincoln, that is said to have never been told, is the subject of the feature to be shown at the Coliseum on Sunday and Monday nights only.
 The title of the feature is Young MT Lincoln" and the star in the role is Henry Fonda supported by Alice Brady and Arleen Whelan.
 The film depicts not the Great Emancipator of history the Presi- dent in the critical days of the Republic with the fate of the nation weighing him down, but that other Lincoln--the young man known to everybody in the back woods town of Springfield, Illinois a jackleg lawyer who wrestled with the boys, courted pretty girls, told stories, fell in love.
 Dramatizing the story of Abra- ham Lincoln that has never been told, this Cosmopolitan production
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-02
Fl TYING |S
 BIG THING
 RIGHT NOW
Juneau School, Prepared to Give All Advantages
 hrmen Are s9eeded

There is a distinct advantage in earning to fly in Alaska stated Clarence Walters, manager Of the Alaska School of Acronautics, today l
 Pointing out the known fact that he air industry is the outstanding field for the young man of today with which to prepare himself, he stated: We at the Alaska School of Aercnautics can easily give that needed training too, for the school is equipped to teach novices the art of successful flying
 Walters asked the pertinent ques- ticn, are the young men of today prepared to serve their cour IT. or will they have to be conscripted into the army to do their part?'
 The nation needs air pilots and lots Of them, and that is why it is a distinct advantage to learn to fly in Alaska, for Alaska flying is the most difficult in the northern hem isphere.
 Alaska flieys arc respected in the states because it is known fact that it takes an expert pilot to fly a plane in country srch as this
 Young men learning to fly at the Alaska School cf Aeronautics have every advartage ever schools in tho states, because they can pay for their course here on the time pay ment plan. and they can learn while they are working and earning more money with which to learn to fly.
 The Alaska school of Aeronautics also is a school that has approved CAA instructors and planes, and pilots hold licenses to fly from this school. can use them anywhere in the United States
 It is a known fact that young men knowing how to fly planes will not be taken away from their work dur ing conscription, but the army has made it possible to put those men in the air service in some form possible in commercial lines where many pilots have been re- moved, or in many of the other fields that aviation is expected toI need
 Yes said Walters, ''avia tion has the brightest future of all to those that take it up now and study it diligently
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-02

Vidor have even topped Roberts amazing descriptions in picturizing such thrilling scenes as the Ran- gers carrying huge whaleboats over a mountain top, hurling themselves through miles of sWamps, crossing a river torrent by forming hu- man chain, wiping out an Indian village by a surprise attack and then battling their way, starving and battered, back to safety. The result is the greatest physical dra- ma ever filmed
 Ending tonight is the double bill Career" and The Last Express