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The Nome nugget., 1941-08-15
Admiral Darlan To Lead French

VICHY, Aug. IA (P) - Vice Premier Jean Darlan in his new role as minister of national de- fense told Frances land and sea forces that he will lead them along the road designated by chief of state Petain.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-15
French Police Fire
 On Demonstrators

VICHY, Aug. IA (A) - Paris newspapers disclosed that police fired on demonstrators at Porte St. Dennis, wounding some of them and that 16 others were ar rested.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-15
Japanese Premier Is Shot And
 Cravely Wounded

TOKYO, Aug. IA (E) - An assassin, posing as an autograph seeker, shot and grayely wound- ed Baron Ki:chiro Hiranuma, 75- year-old premier and minister without portfolio, in his home. The gunman was captured as he fled from the grounds.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-15
U. s. to Improve Harbor Facilities In Iceland

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. IA EP)-An agreement under which United States forces will under take vast improvement and ex- tension of Iceland's harbor facil- itieS, was announced.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-15
First Tanker Aviation Gas Enroute Russia

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA (P) - Petroleum Coordinator Ickes an- nounced that the first shipment of aviation gasoline to Russia is aboard an American tanker and would leave Los Angeles today for VladiVoStock.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-15

Herbert Hoover, former Presi- dent: ''We should arm to the teeth. When we are armed, then the voice of America will be heard and it will be listened to-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
KEEN INTEREST
 IN CARD PARTY
Fashion Show Also Fea- ture of Benefit Event at
 Elton Wednesday

The recently organized Francis can Mission club of Waterbury will be host Wednesday evening to one of the largest attendances that has graced a benefit social function here in many years. The occasion will be a fashion show and card party at the Hotel Elton. Rowland 6 Hughes will sponsor the display of latest fashions. Representative of various societies will be present to participate in the card playing for which numerous attractive prizes will be awarded. Dolly Green" will be present to greet her many admirers.
 Rev. Hilary Sullivan, @ member of the Franciscan order, and orga- nizer of the local club, will be one of the many prominent guests in attendance.
 The committee of arrangements includes:
 Fashion show committee, Mrs. Anna Bennett Daly, chairman, as- sisted by Mrs. Ellen Reidy and Miss Mary Quilter; card party com- mittee: Mrs. Omer Proulx, chart. man, assisted by Mrs. George Beck. ley, Mrs. Leslie Feero, Mrs. George Ayotte, Mrs. Arthur Frageau, Mrs. Frank Keaveney, Miss Mary Leary, Miss Ruth LeaIy and Miss Irene Proulx; reception: Miss Margaret Frageau, Mrs. Henry Hayden, MrS Mary McGrath, Mrs. Raymond O,Neil, Mrs. Frank Dutil, Mrs. Charles Bedell, Mrs. Harold Ben- nan and Mrs. Margaret 0reaney; tickets: Miss Ann Murphy and Miss Margaret Mulcahy; prizes: Mrs. Adolphus Bedore, Mrs. Omer Proulx, Mrs. Henry Hayden; table: Miss Hazel Morrisseau, Miss Mar garet Morrisseau, Miss Alice Fra geau; publicity, Mrs. Adolphus Be- dore.
 Mrs. Mary Mcdrath has charge of Dolly Green" assisted by mem. bers of the reception committee of which Miss Margaret Frageau is chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
JAMES A. FARLEY
 RETURNS TO U. s.

New York, March l0-(UP)-For- mer Postmaster General James A. Farley said on his return from q tour of South American nations to- day that "there is no doubt we have their 100 per cent cooperation 50 far as hemisphere defense is concerned"
 "They realize" Farley added, "that their best interests lie with Us I am as satisfied as anyone could be that the people of South America will follow the lead of President Roosevelt"
 Farley returned aboard the 8. s. Argentina, completing a two-months' business tour of South America. An- other passenger was Antonas Sn1c- tona, president of Lithuania, who had taken refuge in South America after the Soviet seizure of his coun- try. He said he would go to Wash- ington to write history of his 20- year regime in Lithuarlia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
:-: OBITUARY {:

sition until the time of his illness.
 MT. Began is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Rehnberg of this city, Mrs. George Kerin of Jackson Heights, N. Y., Miss Grace Began of Waterbury and Sister Mary Lucy of the Order of St. Joe seph; four brothers, Lewis, William of Waterbury; Frank of Middle bury and Henry of Derby; two sis- ters, Miss Nellie Began and Mrs. Charles Bavier of Middlebury; one grandchiid.
 The funeral will be held from his home, 77 Plaza avenue, on Wed. nesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, to St. Margarets church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
 COLLINS-Miss Mary A. Collins of 63 Sperry street died Saturday afternoon after a short illness. She was a native of Waterbury and had resided in the West End of the city all of her life.
 Miss Collins retired a year ago from the American Brass O., for which she worked 50 years. She was cornnunicant of St. Margaret's church.
 Surviving Miss Collins are four cousins, Mary Cullum, John E. Moran, William F. Moran and James T. Moran.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Margaret's church where 6 solemn high Mass of re. quiem will be celebrated at o:45 o. clock. Burial will be in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 KLEINEIDAM - Julius Klein eidam, of 1929 North Main street died this morning at his home af- ter @ long illness. He was born in Germany on January IS, 1863, and had resided in this city for 37 years.
 MT. Kleineidam was Q member of Turn Verein lodge.
 He IS survived by his wife, Anna Schneider Kleineidam; one son, Eric J. of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Michael Fibre of Waterbury and Mrs. George L. Booth of Vest chester, N. r.; two sisters, Mrs. Otilla Schroeder, and Mrs. Emily Banter, both of this city; and one grandson, Richard Fibre of Water bury.
 Private funeral services will be held on Wednesday at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Frances Ayres will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
 Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7.9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
POLICE PROBING
 HOUSE BREAKS
Three Reported to Police Over Week.End Money,
 Jewelry Taken

Reports on three homes being burglarized over the week lend, were being investigated by the detective bureau today. Total loot taken was $io0 In cash and jewelry, Capt. Jo. seph P. Stevens, head of the local detective bureau, reported this morning.
 The breaks were believed to be committed by the same person or persons, an entrance was effected in each case by breaking the glass in the windows and using a jimmy to force the window. Lieut.. John Calvin was assigned to the case when 1t was reported and assist. ing him are Lieut.. Ernest Pakul and Patrolman Joseph Cavanaugh.
 The home of John Connors. of 84 cord street, was entered through the window in the rear, and jewelry valued ct $50 was tak- en.
 Another of the brea:s occurred in the apartment of Miss sylvia Nearinan at 3S0 West Main street, where intruders stole $2S in bills. Thieves entered the apartment through a window leading of the fire escape.
 Also robbed was the home of W. R. Adams of 38 Herkimer street, where a bank containing $3l in coins was taken. Burglars gained entrance through @ pantry win dow, Capt. Stevens said.
 Police are checking clues in the neighborhood. and believe that they drove to the houses iri Q car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Upman Surprised News ofProbe In New Britain

Reports that . probe of WPA activities in New Britain was either contemplated by the Eov- ernment or already underway were news" today to Frank Up- man, IT,, acting administrator of the Works Projects Administra- ton for Connecticut
 Mir. Upman said he knew of no pl obe of the WPA In Britain by his own organizations investi- gatory unit or of any probe by the Department of Justice or oth- CT federal agency. For weeks there have been r,lmoFs that the WPA set-up In New Britain was being investigated. Tho runAors have increased in frequency dur ing the past days.
 Only . week ago Judge Carroll c. Hincks of the U. s. district court, in sentencing former WPA Administrator Vincent J. Sullivan and other WPA Offlcials and en,. ployes charged with conspiracy. made blanket charges against the whole WPA system. MT. Upman demanded "a retraction and apol. ogy", but neither was given by Judge Hincks in . week end reply.
 Charges of alleged WPA abuses in New Britain were made dur. ing the political campaign last fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
TWO FINED IN
 ASSAULT CASE
Joseph Hayes Suffered Fractured Skull in East
 Main St. Fight

Two men, Thomas Sharkey, 20, of l49 Sylvan avenue. and Edward Mulhern, 27, of 152 East Main street, were fined while the third man, Dennis Hayes, 38, of 165 River street was granted 8 discharge, when ar- raigned In city court Saturday morning before Judge John L. Gaff- ney on charges of assault.
 Shrakey was fined $25 and costs on teh assault count and paid $15 and costs on a charge of breach of the peace.
 A suspension was granted to Null hern, on the charge of assault but he was fined SIS and costs on the breach of the peace count.
 Dennis Hayes, testified, said that Sharkey after knocking his brother, Joseph Hayes, to the pavement, grabbed him by the shoulders and whacked his head against the pave- ment, until he was rendered un- conscious.
 Testimony given by the arresting officers said that the three men and Joseph Hayes become involved in a fight in an East Main street tavern February l4 and continued the fight outside on the street.
 Prosecuting Attorney Michael J. Galullo said that Joseph Hayes suf- fered a skull fracture and that he told the court that 6harkey's at- tack on him was brutal and vicious.
 Joseph Hayes is expected to be discharged within a few days, from the St. Marys hospital where he had been confined since February IA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

DT GIOVANNI-Antonio DiGio- vanni, 83, of 286 Hamilton avenue, died yesterday at his home. A native of Italy he had lived in Waterbury for 4S years.
 MT. DiGiovannl was communi- cant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. For 40 years he was an employe of the Farrel Foundry and Machine O., from which he retired several years ago.
 He is survived by two sons, Angelo of this city and Modestino of San Diego, Cal, a daughter, Mrs. Lucia Marocchi, of this city, l3 grandchil- dren and several nieces and nephews
 The funeral will be held We'd nesday morning from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, at 8 o'clock to the Church of Our Lody of Lourdes where @ solemn high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot In Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the funeral home to day and tomorrow from 2 to il o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Daniel J. Leary Still
 Retains His Freedom
Continued iron, Page D

in that state. Other state troopers have maintained @ vigil in this city and have investigated Q number of other possible hiding-piaces in this state.
 Leary vanishes
 Leary is known to have been in this city after 6 p. m. Friday. De- spite the many state police in the city he vanished as if Into thin air, leaving not a trace behind him.
 Lawyers for the defendants now in prison have not yet set Q date for their conference on possible ap- peals to the U. s. Supreme Court.
 Meantime, counsel for Charles s. O'Connor, simon Alderman, George II. Kingsley and John w. Meany are undecided as to procedure on behalf of their clients. The motions that the verdicts against these four be set aside were upheld by the Sup rene Court. The Superior Court was directed to grant the motions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
$65, 1928 Lowest Bid 3 For $5O,O 900 Gym
Proposed Addition to Anderson School May Be Delayed; Legal Opinion Sought on Additional Funds

' The lowest bid on the proposed $5O,OOO Anderson school gymnasium is $65323 1t revealed this morn ing when bids for the project officially opened be- 90re the Schooh0use Committee of the Board of Educa
 ton at Crosby high school Since funds available iol next of action by the committee will be placed in the hands of City Corporation Counsel Gregory Lynch Raymond Stone chairman of the committee an nounced today The committee will seek his advice, Mr. Stone stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
MISS WALTERS IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT

Miss Bessie Walters, 27, of 2s Euclid avenue, was treated for con. tusions of the lip and abrasions of the Knee Nt the Waterbury hospital early this morning. She was dis nell reported that Miss Walters, a charged after treatment.
 Motor Patrolman John McDon. passenger in a car operated by Paul Broman of 64 High street, Bristol, was slightly injured when Bro. mans machine collided with truck operated by Edmund Murray of i83 Clif street. Naugatuck.
 The accident occurred on the Chase Parkway near the Country Club shortly before l0:30 a. m.. Motor Patrolman Mcdonnell said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

Possible alternatives include aSk- Ing for more funds to meet the Smith Construction company of Derby low bid; revision of speci- fications and request for further bids. or abandonment of the entire project.
 Members of the board, Superin- tendent of Schools Thomas J. Con. don, representatives of the East End Community club (sponsors of the project), and members of the various business firms who submitted bids were present at the meeting this morning at Crosby high school.
 Tn the order of their amounts, following are the bids submitted:
 Mandidi and Ritucci of Waterbury $79005: Nicholas Garry of Water bury, $76,i60; Felix Duzz & Sons of Waterbury, $7l,500; the T. c. Smith Construction O., of Waterbury, $66,- TOO; T. F. Moran & Sons, $66O00; and the Smith Construction CO, of Derby, $65, ,323.
 The Anderson school gymnasium project was first proposed more than a year ago. At that time 1t was thought the building could be constructed as a WPA project with the city paying $l6,000 and the government $40,000. However, the WPA plan fell through and the city decided to shoulder the entire cost of about $50.000.
 The East End Community Club has worked actively for the school gymnasium. It was through the clubs sponsorship of the project that the city and the Board of Educa- ton first planned for Its construc- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
NOVENA OF GRACE
 CLOSING TONIGHT
Papal Blessing to Be Be. slowed on Parishioners;
 Meetings Announced
Washington HilI

There will be no religious instruc- tions at St. Francis church for the High school pupils this evening, but instructions will be resumed on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 D. m. for the Grammar school children-and also on Saturday morning at 9:0c o'clock.
 The Novena of Grace to St. Fran els Xavier closes this evening with the Papal blessing, services at 7:l5 in the upper church and 7:30 in the lower church. Alteration of the relic will also take place in the lower church after the services.
 Father Monaghan gave very in- teresting sermon In the lower church taken from the text, "Thou Should Love Thy God With Thy Whole Heart, from the Gospel of St. Mark. He also spoke about the marriage festival where Christ made the wine when the shortage occur red-and of course Father Monag. han always gives the sermon weav- ing the story in the language of to- day, 50 that everyone enjoyed 1t and 1t left lasting impression on the congregation.
 There will be @ meeting of the committees serving on the St. Pat rick's celebration for the Washing ton Park Community Club, tomor- row evening at 8 o'clock, and Pres ident John Cuddy asks everyone to attend as there are lot of details to finish. Those on the refreshment committee are: Chairman Mrs. Sut- ton, Ambrose Scully, Burton Walker William Kelly and Mrs. Scadden. Entertainment, John Whelan, Mrs. Coffee, Marion Van Duesen, Miss Elizabeth McGivney, Mrs. Frank McGrath, Dave Scadden, Frank A.. McGrath.
 John Dzick, chairman of the rubbish removal committee is call- ing meeting of the inter -comnur. ity club committees as well as those from Washington Park to attend a special meeting he is calling on Thursday night, at the Community House. Plans for attending the meeting of the commission appoint ed by Mayor Vincent A. Scully on March 27th will be made.
 The congenial secretary to Con- gressman Smith, namely Joseph P. Donahue was in town of the week. end. Everyone likes to greet Joe when he makes his appearance, in his home town.
 There will be meeting this even- ing in the American Legion Home of the Servicemen's Committee with Chairman Frank Orencole presid- ing. This committee is endeavoring to interest all citizens of Waterbury in entertaining the young men sell ected to serve for one years military training. This Is such Q worthy cause everyone whether they have boys drafted or not, should do their bit to help make this committee a success. The money obtained from the parties given by the Community clubs, or veterans organizations will be used to give the boys some sort of useful gift as a remembrance, that his friends and neighbors ap- preciate the sacrifice he is making that he may still have a democracy throughout our country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
LEON CELLMAN ON
 SPEAKERS LIST

Leon Gellrnan, National president of the Mizrachi Organization of America will be the principal speak CT at a mass meeting to be held to. morrow evening at 8:30 in the Wa terbury Hebrew Institute Hall.
 MT. GellYnan Is 6 prominent jour. nalist and lecturer. He will speak on the situation as 1t now exists in Palestine, dwelling at length on the philosophy of Zionism as major factor in the survival of Jewish people.
 Rabb! Moses D. Sheinkopf of Beth Israel will introduce the speaker. The public is invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

John V. McIiugh, 4S, of St. Regis apartments, East Main street, was reported to have spent "com- foFtable nighC' at the St. Mary's hospital today. McHugh was talk en to the hospital Sunday morn. ing when he stepped in front of an automobile on East Main street, near Bria's drug store. As . re- suit of the accident he suffered a concussion of the brain. The driv- CT of the car was George Cipriano of S4 Fuller street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Hospital
 Bulletins

No change was reported this morning In the condition of Atty. Daniel F. Pickett. former city clerk. Pickett was admitted to the hospital after he fell on an icy pavement on Baldwin street Sat- urday morning, and was found to have suffered . fractured skull. His name remains on the danger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
POLICE OF SOUTH
 BEND HOLD HIM

South Bend, Ind, March l0-(UP Police were holding Joseph Dona- orad, 25, for New Haven, Conn.,, authorities today after his confess sion Saturday of a three-yedr old murder.
 Domorad, alias James Martin, was seized after e South Bend resident recognized him from Q detective story magazine rogues gallery. Pc. lice said he confessed the staying of Es.elle Feinberg, New Haven. Conn. high school girl, July 10, 1887.
 He had lived here eight months. He said he fled from New Haven after the crime and was arrested once for vagrancy in New Orleans, but his iingerprints were not iden- tiaed until after his release.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
"MEANIE MCGEE"
 GOES TO SOLDIERS

Camp Edwards, Mass. March 10. --(UP)-A l0-month-old black bear -Meanie McGee-became an army mascot today because soldiers want- ed a tough hombre as a playmate.
 The l75-pound animal. whose father was q sheep-killer. and will ingly donated by the Maine fisheries and game department after Corp. David A. Lambert wrote:
 "By all means let's have him as we want the very meanest, toughest crittcr there is."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
NEW POLICE SIGNAL.

Boston, March iO.-(UP)-To gain entrance to an illegal card game in a locked apartment. police raiders removed several beer bottles from a case in the hallway and ciinked them together. The door was quick ly unlocked and police seized several men on gaming charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Leo Sulzman were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. Johns Evan gelical Lutheran church. Rev. John Mohrmann, pastor of. flciated, and Rev. Edward Merkle, former pastor, of Long Island, as- sisted.
 Bearers were: Emil Rufleth, Hans von Saleski, William Schmollinger, Fred MUnter, Orla Randall and Eric Schmidt. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Marianna (Morrone) Af1abile was held Satur- day morning from the LaPorta funeral home to the Church of St. Mary Magdalen In Oakville where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Eugene Moriarty assisted by Rev. Myles Calvin as deacon and Rev. Thomas McGarry as sub deacon.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Moriarty. The bearers were John Valerie, Frank Rosa, Frank Damico, and James Spino.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha May Clark Ridge were held Satur- day morning at Il o'clock from the Alderson funeral home. Rev. pr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Sec. ond Congregational church, ofiiciat- ing. Burial was in Riverside ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Elizabeth Havcns, 20, were held Saturday afternoon in Derry, N. H.
 The funeral of Peter O'Shaugh- messy was held Saturday morning from the Lunny funeral home to the Church Of the Immaculate Concep. ton where Q requiem high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Philip Illus Sey. The burial was in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committal service by Rev. Paul Spodnick. Bearers were Jonh Carl son, Edward Donahue, James Me- Carthy, X. V. Hennessey, Thomas Butler, and Frank Moore.
 The funeral of Mrs. Claire (At- wood) Driscoli of South View street was held at 9 o'clock this morning from her home to St. Francis Xa- vier Church. Rev. David O'Keefe celebrated requiem Mass at 9:30 o'clock.
 The bearers were: William Higgin- son, Thomas Healey, Hector Promo vost, John Gwizd, Al Monti and FL mer Hes.
 Burial was in St. Augustine's cem- etery. Seymour.
 The funeral of Peter Adomovich (Adams) was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from his home, POT Draher avenue to St. Joseph's church. Rev. Benedict Gauronskss celebrated the requiem mass, with Rev. Alfred Cabitor and Rev. Paul Lunskis at the side altars.
 The bearers were: Anthony Gev- ronski, Walter Kalick, Joseph Sam oska, Edmund Rice, Michael She- vock and Anthony Verbickas.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Gaurons. kas.
 The funeral of Paul E. DiOrio, Jr. was held at o'clock this morning from the Colasanto Funeral Home, e28 Bank street to St. Lucy's Church.A solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. Felix Scogiio, assisted by Rev. Michael McVerry as deacon. and Rev. Italo Calcagni as Sub.deacon.
 Boy Scout Troop No. IS, of St. Lucy's Church. under the direction of Assistant Scout Master Anthony Giiastaferro. attended as honorary bearers.
 The active bearers, all cousins of the deceased. were: Anthony and Frank Saccone, Nicholas and Joseph Juliani and Adam and Arthur 0rasso.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery. with services by Father ecogiio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

at Wethersfie.d, where ex-Mayor Hayes and seven others have been confined since Thursday night.
 Delay in Jotnston's surrender was arranged by agreement of MT. AL corn and Attorney Samuel Perksy of New Haven, Johns,on's lawyer.
 Two state policemen have been in Florida since Friday, seeking Leary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
MASSES

CuLHANE-Month's mind mass of nesday morning. at 8:00 o'clock. at St. Margaret's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Miss Josephine Culhane. 3.iO.2t - Months mind Mass of requiem, will be celebrated Tues. the Immaculate Conception Church. for the repOse of the soul of the late Mrs. Margaret Tierney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10

LONGEST SPEECH William Vincent Allen made the longest continuous speech ever de. livered in Congress. He spoke for i4 hours against Q bill in October, 1893,