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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
BALDWIN STREET. BRIDGE OPENED.
No Festivities Mark Fora maj Completion of New
 Structure

The Baldwin street bridge was open for traffic today, almost three weeks behind schedule. There was no indication as to whether the city would proceed against the contrac- tor, the D. V. Frione Construction Go. of New Haven, for the failure to complete the bridge by Sept. 15, but observers believed any such &C., ton unlikelys
 A concert and block dance, sched- uled for last night to mark the opening of the span, but postponed because of inclement weather, will be held Monday night instead. Mu- sic will be provided by the Stam- ford WPA band and orchestra, a unit of the Federal Music Project in Connecticut.
 The bridge was unexpectedly opened to traffic at 4:45 p. m. yes- terday, though the opening. had been slated for 10:30 p. III.
 Paving work now in progress still prevents entrance to the bridge from the south part of Mill street and from Bridge street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
NEWTON, MASS, IN CENTER OF RAIDS

Boston, Oct. 11-(UP)-The sL- burban city of Newton emerged to- day as the Coventry" of large-scale mock air raids conducted in eastern Massachusetts during the night in a simulated enemy attack on this iIl- dustrially rich carea.
 Umpires reported that, theoret1- cally, 500 Newton buildings were de- stroyed or damaged, 600 persons were trapped in structures such as hospitals and schools, and 15OO of the city's 65,000 inhabitants were killed or wounded.
 Part of war games designed to test New England's highly-developed air raid defense network, the aerial att tacks were extended to a number of othr cities, including Cambridge, Brockton, Quincy and Beverly.
 Adding 6 realistic touch to the raids on Newton, Red Cross and army ambulances sped thruogh the city's streets picking up casualties" taking them to a first-aid station and then to an emergency hospital which had been set up in an arm ory. Army doctors treated" 4l wounded men and women on the lawn of the center Newton fire sta- ton.
 Newton hospital was hit by seven high explosive, l2 incendiary and i6 was gas bombs, with 65 persons killed or injured and 30 others trapped, umpires reportde.
 Prior to the Newton raid, planes dropped i20 bombs on Harvard unt- versity's buildings. including the of flee and home of President James B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Two Injured In Early Morning Auto Accident

Thomas Shea, 31, of 267 Hill street, was arrested on a violation of the motor vehicle law by Motor PatrOlman Raymond Grady after the car he was driving shot off the Cheshire Road, injuring two girl occupants early this morning. Julia Bartis, 21, of 638 East Main street, the most seriously injured was admitted to the St. Mary's Hospital at 5 a. m. while the other girl who was riding with Shea was treated for g possible fracture of the ribs. After X-ray photos were taken Miss Skropkonis, g, of 638 East Main street was discharged.
 St. Mary's Hospital attendants reported that the Bartis girl sus- tained 8 possible skull fracture, fracture of the right arm and IaceratiOn of the leg.
 According to Officer Grady, Shea was driving along the Ches- shire road in a westerly direction just west of PierpOnt road when the automobile left the highway.
 The car was extensively dam aged and had to be lowed away. the officer reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
MISS RAHMANN
 HONORED GUEST
COncOrdia Ladies' Auxili- ary Hold Birthday Party;
 Future SOcials Listed

Miss Henrietta Rahmann was feted at birthday party given in her honor at 8 meeting of the Con- cordia Ladies' auxiliary, held in Concordia hall last night. Hallow- cen decorations were in evidence for the occasion, and Miss Rah- mann was presented with g gift About 50 persons were present.
 At 8 regular business meeting preceding the party, plans were made for a rummage sale to be held October IS at 330 North Main street. In charge of arrangements is Mrs. c. M. Parsons. assisted by Mrs. Hiram Smith, Mrs. Joseph Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Otto Reichen- bach, Mrs. Charles Hassell and Mrs. John KirSchbaum. Any wish ing to contribute donations are asked to contact Mrs. Parsons, or to leave articles at the North Main street address.
 On october 25, the organization will hold a card party, in charge of which is Mrs. Walter Hart, as- sisted by Mrs. Eric Keutler and Mrs. Ernest Kuhr. A German SUD- per is scheduled for November 6 al Concordia hall, Bank street. Mrs Mary Arber Is in charge.
 The next meeting of the auxil- iary, an "Every-Member" meeting will take place on November '. Fol- lowing the meeting, a Thanksgiv- ing party will be given by the so- ciety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
N. Y. BRIGADE
 HERE TOMORROW

Adjutant Hugo Wiberg of the local corps of The Army has all arrange ments in hand for the visit of a Brigade of men Cadets from the Salvation Army Training College tt1 New York City all day tomorrow. The Brigade will be accompanied by Lieutenant Kenneth Hand, Q mem Der of the faculty.
 The program for the days services isas follows: Holiness meeting at 1O:OO a. m.; Sunday School, 1l:OO a .ln.: Concert at Brookside Home, 300 D. m; Open-air service on the Green 4:30 p. m: Young Peoples meeting, 6:30 p. m.; Open-air ser- vice at North Square, 7:SO p. m; and the Salvation meeting at headquar- ters on Cherry street at 800 p. m.
 This Brigade is made up of the following Cadets: Edward Shell Norman Marshall, Lawrence Garell, George McClements. Lambert Klip- house, Frederick Clarke, Raymond Southwood, Harry Carlssn and George Harvey.
 The services all day Sunday will be in charge of a Brigade of mer Cadets from the Salvation Army's Training College in New York City The program for the day follows: Holiness meeting i0:O0 a. om.; Sun day School ll:O0 a. m.; Concert at The Brookside Home, 500 ?. m Young Peoples meeting 6:SO p. m. Radio Broadcast over Station WATR at 6:45. Open~air service at North Square, and Salvation meeting a' 500 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Compensation Agreements

Joseph Monaco, New Haven, against H0uSatonic Dyeing and Printing Company, Derby, S10.40 per week for 10 weeks; one-third loss of the second finger, left hand.
 Edward Hanley, Naugatuck, against Naugatuck Chemical Di- vision of the United States Rub- Der Company, $2O.3O per week be- ginning october 2; fracture of the transverse process of the first, second and third lumbar verte- brae, confusion of the left side, back and arm.
 stephen TOwe, Seymour, against the New Haven Copper Company, Seymour, $20.09 per week begin- ming August 8; cOncussion of the brain, laceratlon of the scalp and face, abrasiOns of the back and both legs, bursitis of the right knee, confusion of the right arm, shoulder and hand.
 Joseph FOrtin, Ridegfield, against John c. IffIand Lumber Com pany, TorringtOn, $12.5O per week beginning September 25; lacera- ton of the left foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
UTILITIES HALT
 EXTENSION WORK
Orders From Washington, D. C., Affects Gty's New
 Lighting Plan

Connecticut Light 0 Power co. officials are awaiting from Wasl- ington a clarification of an OPM order directing utilities to suspend all projects involving the extension of electric and gas lines.
 The order has halted many pro- jects of the company, including, sS reported yesterday, the installation of new-type street lighting voted by the board of works. The city will seek priority ratings for materials needed to complete this project.
 The OPM is expecetd to give Wa terbury special consideration in Q review of the order in view of the city's key position in the national defense program.
 w. T. Webb, Manager of the Connecticut Light and Power Com- pany, announced today that an offi- cial order had been issued from Washington by the O. P. M. tr- structing his Company, together with all other Utility Companies, ta temporarily suspend its electric and gas line extension program. MT. Jebb stated that the order was be- ing obeyed by his Company notwith- standing that 1t has many miles of extensions underway.
 It is understood that e member of the State Public Utilities Come mission is in Washington endeavor~ ing to clarify the problem and to obtain further information concern ing the urgent necessity which prompted the order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
ANN SHERIDAN IS
 HARVARD EDITOR

Cambridge, Mass, oct. 11-tUP)- Ann Sheridan, selected by the HAr- ward Lampoon two years ago as the actress feast likely to succeed, to- day accepted an honorary editor- ship of the Harvard Advocate. 6 literary magazine.
 Tn announcing Miss Sheridan's &C., ceptance, Advocate Editor Marvin c. Barrett, of Des Moines, Ia, des- cribed her as "an attractive and intelligent young girl with literary ambitions" He said she promised to attend the 18th anniversary punch banquet here Nov. 20, when she would be inducted into ofice.
 As an honorary editor of the Ad- yocate, Miss Sheridan will ind her. self in distinguished company in. cluding President James Bryant Conant of Harvard University.
 Concluding her telegram or &C., ceptance. Miss Sheridan said:
 And if the honorary editorsnip carries with 1t the privilege Of 2 literary or at least legible contrinu- Sion, should like to submit sonne- 4fne 6 little essay on etiquette.
 Editors of the Lampoon, under. graduate humor publication, saie they would deal with "the Sheridan incident" in their next Issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
5000 NURSES
 IN U. 5. NEEDED
Waterbury Hospital In- vited to Participate in
 $0OO,OOO Subsidy

The United States public health service selected the Waterbury Hospital nursing school as one of the 88 nursing schools in the na- ton to. participate in an $900,0 subsidy this year for the training of student nurses in defense needs. The fund is provided in the federal security agency appropriation act and an increased enrolment of 2,o00 young women is expected to take advantage of this training.
 Surgeon Gen. Thomas Parran said the need for student nurses this year is estimated at 50,000 because of the increased demand of armed services and defense industries. The average yearly enrolment is about 10000.
 schools included in the defense student nurse training are: Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven: St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing, Bridgeport; St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Hart- ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
FOUR INK SPOTS
 AT ARENA SUNDAY
Mitchell Ayres and Fash. ions of Music" Band on
 Same Program

Two. of the greatest musical at- tracc.Ans in the country today plus a brilliant lineup of radio, stage and screen stars on a terrific revue, will make up tomorrow after noon and evenings Show of the Week" at the New Haven Arena Co-starring on the program are Mitchell Ayres and his Fashions In Music" orchestra, and America's 6 Greatest Quartet, The Four Ink Spots.
 This appearance of Mitchell Ayres will be the signal for the turnout of many admirers of New .Haven's Johnny Bond, featured Rhythm Singer with the Ayres band. Also starring with Ayres are Meredith Blake, charming songstreSs; Harry TerrIll, Americas outstanding saxo- phonist; Marty Olson, Hot Trumpet player and "Gee-G Geo., crooner anc comedy star.
 The Ink Spots have just arrived east from 6 sensational tour of the Pacific Coast where they recently starred in the million dollar musical "The Great American Broadcast" This quartet of Negro stars will be making its third appearance at the Arena, coming back by popular de- unand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11

to the boys home yesterday in- structing George to report If he fails to supply the board with his address, he can be apprehended and returned under the Selective Serv- ice Act.
 It was disclosed in The Demo. crat Tuesday that the brothers, instead of having been drowned, were alive and safe. Subsequently, 1t developed that they were in Denver, but, warned by a letter from their father, they had dis- appeared from a hotel when Den- yer police sought them for ques- tioning.
 The boys went to New Hamp- shire on a camping trip Sept. 10. They rented a canoe three days later, and on the 14th the craft was found overturned. The boys car and camping equipment was found intact and authorities be- lieved that they had been drowned only to find them turning up in Colorado.
 1llS 4CboV1l AOk b1aC d1SdDDCaI . ance Is still not clear, though one theory Is that George sought to escape the draft:
 In view of the fact that there is no charge against the youths the question has also been raised as to whether or not the facilities of selective service board can be used to aid police authorities in satisfying a curiosity whiTn.
 A reply received today by air mail from Denver police by Supt. William J. Roach discloses that the boys had no baggage, and carried only few shirts, when they registered at the Loop hotel there Oct. ?. They gave their names as Charles and Thomas Jurgins, names they often used, md checked out Wednesday afternoon, presumably after receiving their fathers letter. They left behind them several outdoor magazines and some air mail stationery.
 Denver police are still searching for the pair but there is no charge, as yet, on which ceither of them can be held.
 When registering at the Denver hotel, the boys gave thier address as Mahanoy City, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
DELLA BEAVER
 GIVEN DIVORCE
TOrringtOn Woman Claims Mate Previously Married
 When She Wed Him

Tn & short calendar session of Litchfleld superior court yesterday, Judge Kenneth Wynne granted an annulment to Della Coury Beaver of Torrington. The plaintiff testified that her husband, Gayson Beaver of Wilmington, Delaware, was al- ready married at the time of her marriage to him, January 26. lo4o. When she learned of this, the Tor rington woman stated, she returned to her home in Torrington, and sub- sequently, on September 16, 194l, Beaver was granted a divorce from his first wife.
 A decree was granted to Ethel Reynolds Bunnell of Torrington, petitioner for a divorce from Floyd E. Bunnell, also of Torrington. She was also allowed the custody of a minor son, after she had charged her husband with desertion on the day following their marriage, De- cember i4, 1927.
 Clara Horton Otte, Winsted, was given 8 divorce from Charles Otte, sentenced to a term in state prison on Q crime involving moral terpi- tude. They married in New Britain December 13, 1919.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Former Lithuanian
 e President Coming
Committee Being Organized to Welcome Antanas
 SmetOna Now Lecturing in U. s.

for Watertown by private car.
 The newly organized male choir will sing at the Il o'clock mass at St. Joseph"s Church tomorrow and for the next few Sundays, taking the place of the K. of l.. choir which usually sings at that mass
 Lodges Ii and 9l of the Lithua- rian Roman Catholic Alliance will hold meetings tomorrow at 1:30 at the clubhouse In the old St. Jo- seph'S School. Frank Katilus, of Wilkes Barre, member of the su- preme council of the National Ali ance will be guest of the local groups.
 Rev. and Mrs. Gomer H. Lewis of Highland avenue observed their 25th wedding anniversary yesterday MT. Lewis has been pastor of the Third Congregational Church fol the past IS years. The couple has @ daughter, Marjorie, and a son Gordon.
 The St. Joseph's orphanage be. gan their 23d annual appeal cam. paign for funds this morning. Rev Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor oi the orphanage, who has approvet the appeal, will send canvassers t visit homes and business districts of the city.
 The orphanage since 1918 hal aided more than 400 children anc members of indigent families ane widows from subscriptions anc contributions received from the public. The appeal last year brought in $l,l7757 and the response this year may exceed that of last since improvement in condition has been noted here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
FOUR DRIVERSPAY
 FOR NOLLES TODAY
SOuthbury Operator As' sessed S for Failing to
 Give Proper Signal

Lester Martin, 24, of Cedarland, southbury, was granted nolle on payment of $5 when his case was called before Judge T. E. Conway in municipal court today.
 Martin was notified yesterday aft ernoon by Motor Patrolman John Culleton for failing to give 2 proper signal. The ofticer said that the accused was pulling away from a curb on Bank street near Center street when he collided with a car driven by Nick Cordone, 35, of Nau- gatuck Y. M, 0. A. Slight damage resulted.
 Calvin c. Diehl, IS, of ' Spencer avenue, paid $6 for a nolle on a road rules charge.
 Wallace D. watson, 20, of s4 Lafayette street, was given Q con- tinue to Oct. 20 on a road rules charge.
 William Sheehan, 30, of 31 Meadow street, charged with breach of the peace and drunkenness, was fined $l0 without costs and given a suspended execution of 6 months on the sentence. The judge im- posed a fine of $l0 and costs on the second charge.
 Cain Clapp, 46, colored Of 6l Bishop street. was given a con- tinuarlce to Nov. 6 after sentence was deferred for 90 days on Q breach of the peace charge.
 Patrick wallaby, 46, of S5 Pein- berton street, received a nolle or payment of $10 for operating ht car with defective brakes.
 A road rules charge was nollet on payment of $5 when Arthur Schweizer, 45, of Hamden road hae his case called in court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
UNITED CITIZENS
 NAME CANDIDATE

Bridgeport, Conn.,. Oct. 11-(UP) Gerald A. Fitzgerald was nomi- mated as a candidate for mayor by the United Citizens Party last night. The convention was held in his home.
 Democrats and Republicans will nominate mayoralty candidates at conventions Monday night.
 Mayor Jasper McLevy already has been renominated for a fifth term by the Socialists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
WPA SUPERVISORS
 GOING TO BOSTON
Music, Recreation o Direc. tors Attending Session;
 Class Rearranged

Mrs. Lena Healy, WPA music sue pervisor, and William Queal, WPA recreation supervisor. will leave Monday to attend a two weeks conference in Boston. During Mrs Healy's absence her classes, which began last Monday, will be conduct ed by volunteer members from each group on the following schedule
 Thursday, October l6. = stephen Foster Program, conducted by pupils; Mrs. wilson, nafrator; Mrs John Fitzmaurice, soloist; Miss Mar garet Shanahan, pianist.
 Thursday, October %. - "Oui National MuSlc", conducted by Helen M. Higgiston, Mary Mccarthy.
 Group singing by the class. Ac- conpanist, Margaret Shanahan Discussion of what constitutes American music.
 MT. Queal's classes will be dis. continued for the two weeks and will be resumed October 27.
 All WPA classes will close Morl- day, October 1S, in observance oi Columbus Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
IN
 CAUCUS TONIGHT

The Independent De nj ocra tic party will nominate its candidates for ofice at a caucus at the Y. M. c. A. tonight at 8 o'clock. Endorse ment of most Republican candi- dates is expected, though there were reports today that some party members would challenge the pres- ent leadership's right to call cau- GUS.
 The party plans to nominate Harold K. Hadley, Republican, for registrar of voters, though MT. Hadley said yesterday he had not been consulted and was definitely not interested" This move may De protested on the ground that . member of the party must be nam cd to run for the post
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Vital Statistics

The work of binding vital statistics into standard size fil- ing volumes has been cOmplet- ed, under the supervision of Town Clerk Mary C. Kilmartin. The work has been done to facilitate the taking over of vital statistics by the health department, as provided in 8 charter amendment voted by the 1941 legislature.
 The records will probably be kept at the town clerks office until vault space has been se- cured for the health depart ment and until authorization has been given for adding enough clerks to the depart ment payroll to keep the statis- tics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
 SpotligElting Brass CityNews
Weekly Hike

The weekly outing of the WPA hiking club will make trip to the New Britain reservoir tomor- row. The members will meet at the railroad station at 1:30 p. m. from where they will drive to the Grand junction from which point the Quinnipia trail ends and the Mattatuck and TunxiS trail starts. They will trek for five miles over the trail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11

of those removed and will demand the restoration of the names of those still qualified to vote in the city election. District canvasses are being made to check on the correct ness of the registrars orders.
 Anyone having reason to believe that his name may have been re- moved from the voting lists should visit the registrars offlce to see if he is listed correctly. This must be done before next Saturday, or the voter will be unable to cast g ballot in the city election, Nov. 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11

AASSAAAO6e
 The only remedy open to those who still live here but have had their names removed Is to appear before the registrars before next Saturday to demand that their names be restored. The law re- uuires that they make such demand IS days before election. In num- Der of cases, names removed are those of voters who have moved and have forgotten to notify the registrars of their change of. ad- dress, In other cases, names of men in the military service have been taken of the voting list, though legally they should be kept on.
 The removals have hit every ward and every voting district. Ward Two was hardest hit, the names of 2ol voters being stricken from its rolls. Ward Three had 232 names taken of. Removals in other wards were numbered as follows: Ward One, l57; Ward Four, 98; and Ward Five, 223.
 The names were taken of either because the voters listed at cer- tain address was reported to have moved out of town or was reported unknown at the address given. A canvass by aides to the registrars resulted in many of the removals, while complaints from political workers accounted for more.
 The Democratic party, 1t is known, is checking the entire list
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Greatly Improved

Kenneth Gibbs, 4. of Chestnut Hill road, who has been confined to the New Haven General Hos- pital for two weeks with infan- tile paralysis and has made a steady recovery, will possibly be released from the hospital next week, Health Officer Dr. Edward J. Godfrey announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Denver Police Reply
 To Local Authorities
VOsyus Brothers Registered at Hotel There Oct. 2;
 Made Hurried Departure; Draft Board Sends Notice

George VosyliuS 22 of 28 Bradley Avenue one of two brothers who turned up in Colorado after it was supposed they had been drowned at Lake Winepesaukee N H. will
 be the object of hunt by federal agents if fails to get touch with his local draft board by next Thursday The return Police have officially dropped the case but Chair J Warren Upson of Board f5-B sent formal notice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
INSURANCE STOCKS
HOLLYWOOD sGRAssHOPPER"

Douglas Newland, tall young actor who plays & football star in III. M. Pullman, Esq" goes to work on q motor scooter. Because of his great height and the size of the scooter, King vidor, directing him, refers to him as e "perambulating grasshop- per"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
BRONSON LIBRARY
 TO CLOSE MONDAY

The Bronson Library and all its branches will remain closed on Monday in observance of Columbus day. The holiday will also be recog- nized by both public, and parochial schools in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Hundreds Of Voters
 Face Disappointment
Names Removed From Official Lists; Persons Affected Must Appear Before Registrars, Democrats Peeved'

total of 1,0O1 names has been stricken from the voting lists for the city election though is known that many whose names have been removed still residents and eligible to vote here The names have been stricken off by Registrars of Voters Albert O. Taller and John T. pretation of the law been followed by Mr. Taller Republican, in directing the removal of many voters nAnrnn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
INJURED FATALLY

Berlin, Conn, Oct. li--(UP)- Henry Vibbert, 70, was injured aas tally late yesterday when struck by an automobile on . highway near his home.