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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

Sa .. m. Mxa. KnAle wA1i4 Ald sl1at E0takn haa mte1ndsd movie of the ll1e ak French war prisoners iA Germany last night.
 Nevertheless there were sf4oHE ls1~ 6ieASi0na that critical perlod ln Vioky~ German relations had arrived and sslat petain had reached hts limit cg "colIahogatl0n" with tho 0errAnns.
 zt developed today that otto AbetR. German envoy to Paris, was in Berlin. Rome announced that Italy was to asnd 9lno Putt to Paris ns Italian special envoy.
 Clruunnstantial reports he'd come from the continent that petain had stoAtly refused Co extend Vichy c0- operation with Germany,
 Responsible sources here, dls- cusgang the indications that Hitler intended to start Q desperate Medic terranea1l offensive, sald the entire 6ltuatlozs WIS volatile.
 Though confirming German troop movements through France. irsfoTEi~ ants BaiA lt was not known how many troops were involved aaad 10 was doubted that their number was great.
 AS regards the troop movements, tho German cir force relnfoFcesnents h the Mediterranean and the ar- rival os German Usboats, isaform- ants eaid there waS no clue to Hit leg's plans and that tho Germans were deliberately spreading decep- tive and contradictory gepogte to confuse tho allies.
 Cleaning Up LEbya
 Cairo, Dec. 24 = (uip) - Brltisli forces arc rapidly completing the occupation of all Cyrenaica- -East- ern xAbya--British general head quarters for tho middle east said today.
 A British mobile cclnmny occupied tho important Benina Airdromes i2 miles east of BenghAgl, capital ok CyyenAlca, the communicate said, while south Of Eenina, British troops were attacking TetreAtlng enemy forces between Antelat and Jeda- biya. Jedabiya is 50 miles south os Denghasi.
 Japs Are Hlt Hard
 Singapore, Dec. 24-(UP) British Imperial troops, holding & front 70 miles wide and 20 miles deep on the west coast of Malaga, arc in. nlcting terrific casualties no Japa. nese troops who are attacking in ElaBsed waves in & new offensive, dispatches from tho front said to. day.
 Japanese shock troops were re- ported advancing in tho face of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
FUNERALS


 The funeral of Mrs. Anna dor- man was held this morning ct 8:4O o'clock from the Muiyille Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to St. Francis Xavier church at e:30 o. clock. Rev. James J. Sullivan ceie- brated the solemn high Mass Of requiem assisted by Rev. James Brodcrick as deacon, end Rev. David O'Keefc as Bubsdeacor.
 Seated iii tho Sanctuary were the Rcvcrendg Joseph Kinney and Corr flelius Looney Of Devon: John Byrnes of Blootnfield; Felix Scogl4y, Mich ael Mcverry, Scptefnio Condelc and Father Russo.
 The bearers, ali nephews of Mrs. German were William Keaveney, Joseph, Michael, Francis ard pr. Joseph Bowen, and Vincent Waii.
 Interf1ent was in the family plot ct old St. Joseph's cemetery, with services by Father Sccglio assisted by the visiting clergy.
 The funeral of Mrs. Bertha +. Harris Of 42b Colony street, Meyis den, who died Saturday evening was held yesterday at 2;30 tt the John J. Ferry A Sons funeral home, 98 East Main street, Merle den. Burial was in the family plot, Walnut Grove cemetery, MeFideti,
 Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. William I. Allen, Meridsn; Miss Flossic Harris of Mcriden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

hhA Whh Ue All GMlNmEy GGIHGbEFys Friends may cali ct the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 McAfAfaON--T -Tlaofsias J. McARaiiotl Of lS Elizabeth street, stgatfcrd, died yesterday ct his home.
 He had been 6 resident Of etrat- ford for i3 years, moving there from Bridgeport where he had opened the first Drive In gasoline station in 10i2.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Josephine McMahon, lie leaves two sisters, Mrs, Daniel T. Harrington Of Wa terbury, and Mrs. Edward Hoiieran of Watervilie; c nephew and G niece. He was a member Of the Mems club Of St. James church in stratford. Tho funeral viii De held from his home, IS Elizabeth street, stratford, Friday at S;lB to st. James church where a solemn high Mass of requiem viii be celebrated at 9 D. II. Burial will be in the new St. Joseph's cemetery in Wa- terbury.
 DEvEREAUx = John L. Devef- eaux, fl. Of A Central avenue, died last night at st. Mary'g hospital fol- lowing q short illness. 4 native of this city, he was the con Of Mrs. EttG Gallup Devereaux and the late Dr. John L. DeVAFaAafx.
 Mir. Devereaux received his educa- ton In Waterbury, having gradu- atcd from Crosby high school. He was employed by the '. g. Army Ordnance Department ag afl iiigpcc- tor at the Chase Brass and Copper company. He was q cotiin1uricant Of the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
 The funeral will take place on Friday morning at 8:i6 o'clock from the Lunfiy funeral home. 26 Centgai avenue, to the Immaculate Concep- ton church at Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may cali ct the funeral home. after [ o'clock this evening.
 ORENCOLE. - Mrs. Margaret A. orcncole, wife of Francis W. 0ren- cole of White avenue, Middlebury, died yesterday at the Waterbury Hospital following a short illness. She had been admitted to the hos. pital on Monday night.
 Mrs. Orencolc was 6 native Of Seymour. Sine was g corfflunica1t of st. John Of the Crogs in Middle bury, and c member of It's Ladies Guild and the Altar Society.
 For many years Mrs. Oreflcole had taken an active interest in the work of the Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Fcrs eign Wars. Her husband iS chair man of the Waterbury servicemen's Committee and active in World war Veteran circles.
 She leaves, besides her husband, q son, Francis ". Orencole. Jr., a daughter, Miss Helen Elizabeth Orencole, both Of Middlebugy; Q brother, John J. O,Brien, and three sisters, Misses Helen, Rita and Anna O'Brien, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day morning at 8:46 o'clock from the Lllnny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, to the Church of st. John Of the Gross, Middlebury, for a requiem Mass at 0:30 o'clock. Burial will be in new st. Joseph's cemetery, Wa terbury. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
MESSAGE SENT
 BY POPE PIUS
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against the abuse of liberty and the abuse Of power" he said,
 The pope exended his blessing to all war sufferers, especially to prisoners. He said that after the war humanity must collaborate in the principle of Christianity to in- sure the integrity and security of all nations This, he said, must be based on the principles of morality, leaving no room for the oppression of minor nations and their cultures and leaving no room for the exploit- atlon of minor nations.
 The pope appealed to the good will of all mankind for universal observation of moral law. He said the world will face great difflculty In achieving reconstruction after the war.
 ''There is no place in the new order for egoistic calculations and any tendency to inonopolize eco- homie and material resources des- tined for common usage" he said.
 The church, the pope said, should collaborate freely in social recon- stvtictlon and he expressed hope that the star of Bethlehem soon will sparkle with 6 new light over a new order for all mankind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
IURY IO
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

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and Misses T1llie and Alberta Harris Of New York; five sisters, Mrs. Fred @onStronl and Mrs, August Durau of Meriden; Mrs. John person Of Jamaica, [. T.; Mrs. Herman T'rake Of Niagara Falls, ", Y.; and Mrs. Nelson Porter of Walllngford; four broth- CTS, Rudolph Hackbarth Of Water. bury; Robert Hackbarth of Wai- lingford; Reifliold Hackbarth of Jersey City, N. J.; and William Hackbagth Of Buffalo, N. Y.; also three grandchildren, William As len, Jr. and Aline and Albert Snverstreafn.
 Tho funeral Of Mrs. Ellen Mace Sweeney was held yesterday st g o'clock at st. James's church, South Manchester. Burial was in St. Jonaess cemetery in that city.
 The funeral Of Sister Irene was held this morning at Q o'clock from the Convent Of Mary ImFnaculate, 27 Park road, West Hartford. Burial WNB III ConVent CeWeteEyp Webt Hartford.
 Funeral services for Thim Luce. wicz will be held Friday morning at B,30 o'clock from the Deiiiliks funeral home, iT Congress avenue, to Ek Gtanisiaug KotskG church ct Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral homo from 2 to 10 ?. m. to~ day and tomorrow.
 The funeral Of James Canheld was held this morning at B:ib o'clock from the Mulviile Funeral Home, 2T0 West Main street, to St, Johns church, WatertoWn, Rev. John Matulis celebrated the requiem Mass ct Q o'clock.
 The bearers were James Y. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

ial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may cali ct the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
OBITUARY

SULLTVAN--Eugenc R. Sullivan of 62 Lafayette street died this morning at St. Mary's hospital fol. lowing a short illness.
 MT, Sullivan was q conlnunicant of St. Patrcik's church, and q inein- bcr of it's Holy Name society. Until the time of his retirement from the Waterbury Farrei Foundry, he had been employed as 8 steamfitter.
 He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine (McCarthy) Sullivan; two sons, Desmond and Donald: one sister, Miss Catherine Sullivan of Boston: three brothers, Daniel of this city, John of Plainville, and Henry of New Haven; and one granddaughter.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulviile funeral home, 270 West Main street, at 8:l5 o'clock on Eric day morning to St. Patrick's church at Q o'clock. Burial will be in CaI- vary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 MARTIN-Mrs. Gertrude Martin, wife of Thomas Martin, of Bound. line Road, Wolcott, died yesterday afternoon 'at the Waterbury hospi- tal. A native of Ansonia, si1e had lived in this city and in Woicott since her childhood.
 Mrs. Martin. leaves. besides her husband, her mother; Mrs. Bertha Murphy Of Wolcott; one sister, Mrs. Archie Patllsen of Wolcott: four brothers. William Green of Water- bury, Royal Green of Utica. V, Y., Frederick and Arthur Green of Wol- colt.
 The funeral will be held Friday at il Q. m. from the Mulville funeral home on West Main street. Rev. Francis AyTes of St. Johns church offlciating. Burial will Do ifl the new Pine cemetery F# ..A-a.s 4AFfhfA5
 PECUKONTS = Veronica Anne Pecukotlig, infant daughter Of Jos" eph and Agnes (serafir) Pecukonis, of 0i Drayer avenue died yesterday ct her home.
 She leaves, besides her parents, 6 brother, Joseph Jr.
 The funeral will be held this aft" ernocn ct 2 o'clock from the Mag aika funeral home, 10 Porter street Burial will be in the family plot ifi Calvary cemetery.
 WOLCOTT - Mrs. Delplline E. (Marchand) Wolcott, wife of Harry T. WoiC 3tt of ie0 Draher Avenue, died last night at her home. A native of St. Refni dc Tingwick, Quebec, she was born on May G, 1878.
 She leaves, besides her husband, q sister, Mrs. Edward Stuart of Ansonia and several nieces ard nepheWs. She was q conimunicaflt Of St. Anr's Church.
 The funeral will Dc held Friday morning, at e:30 o'clock, from the Aldersofi Funeral home, 70 Central avenue, to St. Aral's Church for 2 solemn high Mass, at 2 o'clock. Bur"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

tConilnued from paso D ported hsavy holiday business. rho stores win close at . D. m. after having been open until 2 '. M. fer the past week.
 Business activity win he entirely suspended tomorrow for the most joyous of all days ok the year. Public buildlngs, stores, factories and or ficea wiii all he cl0aed. There wlll he no mail deIivesles, except for epe- cial delivery letters and packages. A skeleton stan will be on duty ~ enc post oAAice.
 catholics today Abstailaed from eating meat sluco this is tho eve ot \ solemn seast day. Thousands will 10 Co holy communion tomorrow, and, in preparation, weFe going % confession tday. Santa Clans Coming
 Young Waterbuyy's eyes were aglow today in anticipation og ehe arrival Of Santa Claus during tne night. Toy counters were jannAed WAekA kAMb~kA1AANw% RAaA&Ak@#@eW NNA~SNFNNss1 to aid Saint Nick.
 Tho police department gave It's Christmas present in the form of news that parking meters will not be in operation tomorrow or New Years day.
 Tho New Haven railroad reported a heavy volume Of passenger traf- aic, and bus companies had extra coaches in inter-clty service.
 Food store clerks were run ragged as hordes of customers descended on them for holiday foods an deli- Cacies.
 Tomorrow will ho . day to set aside for the nonce the cares and fears Of tho everyday world, a day to forget the war and it's threats, day to pray for lasting peace.
 Merry ChFlstmasl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
bURCH TO FACE
 MORALS CHARGE
IbrringtOn Man Under
 $2,5OO Bonds; Minor l New City Girls Involved


 TOfrington. Dec. 1A.--AEiller Btrch TA of 27 South Main street, was ar- rektad late Tuesday night on a charge of indecent assault and held under s2500 bond for presentation in City Court Wednesday.
 The arrest followed a four-dags police investigation, ordered by Prus- ecltor Thomas A. Curtin following complaints.
 lieutenant Harry Copley, wAo made the investigation, said q load cd revolver was seized at Burch's home. He said Burch refused to an- swer questions or make any State- mert
 Lieutenant Copley, who was as- slsted by Policemen William Oliver and Edward Over, said the charge agHiFzst Btrch involved minor girls residing fri the south part of the citg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

direct artillery, rife and machln gun fire in an attempt, 90 far vail to break the British line end cap ture the key town of Ipoh, 2eS mile north of Singapore.
 Entire waves Of Japanese troopl were being wiped out by cosicen' trated fire Of empire forces, dis, patches said, but the enemy con tinued to attack without cessation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24

James D. Canfleld, Thomas Ahegn, Paul LeClaire, John 8hanahaEl, Lawrence Carr.
 Burial was in the family plot at St. James cemetery, Watertown.
 The private funeral of Mrs. VII. ileltnina Harrison Book took place yesterday afternoon at the AldeFsOn funeral home, 70 Central aHenue, with Rev. Oscar Locke Of Oalgyille. cfiiciatlng. Burial waS in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Lester Brown was hold ct tho Aidersofl funeral home, 70 Central avenue, this afternoon ct 2 o'clock. Burial was in Evergreen chapter, Bethlehem.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary w. Dedo of 8 Branch street, was held this morning at e:ib from tho home on Branch street to St. Magy'g Ras- sian Orthodox church at Q o'clock. Burial was in St. Mary's Russian 0TGnUuO& C0M1GGTys
 The funeral of Mrs, Jesslo May Phillips was held ct the AidersoFi funeral homo, 70 Central avenue, this morning at ii o'clock. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery, South lngton.
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 The funeral Of Mrs. Helen Lynch TuEniss, e4, of IEatnden, formerly of this city, was held this morning at e:iN o'clock from tho Stanley Y. Dunn Funeral Home, i2z Wagh~ iligtoi1 street, MlddletOw1l, to @t. Johns church, MlddletOwT, for . requiem high Mass At . o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, old gt. Joseph's cenetsFy, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
GERMANY SENDS
 OUT MORE RUMORS


 gCOntlnued from Page D vice premier, Admiral Jean Francois Darion.
 Reliable infoffnnnts aaid there had been some German troop xaove- xnentS in France.
 These a1formants said they had reliable information that strong German air force reinforcement had bon sent to Italy, Greece and Crete and that German submarines had appeared isa the central Msdi. terranean.
 sonae of RepoFss
 Belief tilat Adolf Eitler intended to strike soon ia the Mediterranean hardened toward conviction here. and military experts suggested that tho Germans might Do planning D terrific attack oii Malta, Britain's mid-Ag diterranean naval hase-foxt- ress, with tho cid Of the parachute troops who conquered Crete. The report that Petaln had ai- ready resigned was promptly denied by tho French legation at BeFne, Switzerland, and Victy announced that petaiya would make q Christmas radio speech at 6 ?. ID. Vaclay tinae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-15

Groups from the local First Church of Christ, Scientist, in con- junction with the Mother Church at Boston and others throughout the nation, have been meeting once a week since March 18th to further war relief activities.
 At first such meetings were held in private homes, but of recent weeks have been held in a. down. town office.
 About 600 articles have been sent from the Waterbury group. Mrs. Charles Schliff is chairman of the local War Relief Committee.
 Starting last fall with individuals and branch churches contributing and working as an activity of the Mother Church the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass, the committee shipped its first con- tribution of 32 cases. By the end of January 1941, 315 cases had been sent, including, among other arti- cles, 75,o00 garments. By March
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-15
HEAT EXPERTS
 START SURVEY
A. C. BeatO of Waterbury Heads Nationwide Fuel
 Conservation Drive

Just how much of the fuel nor- mally used in home heating is wasted, and how much of it can be saved through elimination of yaste- ful practices was revealed today by A. 0. Beato of Waterbury Heating company. MT. Beato is on the local committee of nationwide Fuel Conservation Drive being conducted by the Delco Appliance Division of General Motors. Explaining the drive, MT. Beato said, Heating ex- perts agree that one of the great est single sources of wasted fuel Is found in inefficient and poorly However, even in those homes equipped with modern, automatic heaing plants, conditions often exist which cause as much as 50 per cent of the heat produced by the fuel to be wasted. It is the pur- pose of our drive to tell people of these conditions and what to do to correct them."
 The information which will en- able Waterbury householders to CO., operate in this program is contained in 24-page booklet "82 Ways to Conserve Fuel for Defense Without Sacrifice of Home Comfort" The booklet lists and suggests correc- tions for the many common faults in a home, such as leaky doors and windows, lack of proper insulation, etc. Also found among the "82 Ways" are many suggestions which, while not hard to put into effect, are nevertheless seldom thought of by the layman. The book, which is just coming off the presses in large quantities, will be available in Waterbury immediately. No advertising is contained in the book let. MT. Beato further stated, Tt is only natural that the Delco Alliance Division should sponsor such a booklet since, as manufacturers of heating equipment for every type of system and fuel-oil, coal, and gas-they have the necessary knowledge and experience with all fuels commonly used in home heat ing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-15
AUTOlSTS FINED
 s IN PROSPECT
Authorities Take Action to Discourage Passing of
 Stop Sign at Fatal Spot

Frank W. Goodwin, Peach Or- chard road, and Francis J. Lyons, 287 Grove street, were each fined $5 and costs of $5 by Justice Otto Schuster in Prospect town court yesterday. The local men were charged with having failed to on- serve the stop signs at the inter- section in Prospect center, scene of three fatalities last month.
 Five others were arraigned be- fore Justice Schuster on the same charge. including Anthony Dole veira, 3 Church street. Naugatuck, who was also fined s5 and s5 costs. Pleas of several of the driv- CTS that they had failed to see the stop-sign, and therefore Aid not stop, were disregarded by Jus- tIee Schuster. He maintained that the new 36-inch sign was suffi- clently large to be seen, and that the highway was amply marked with warnings to bs visible to nor- maj vision.
 Other eases were:
 Benn l.. F'elnSteln, 70 Ocean road, New Bedford, Mas. el0 bond declared forfeited for failure to put in An appearance.
 George F. Hudson. iO0 Meadow street, New Haven. fined ei0. less q remittance of co and ~ costs.
 John 6. Esposlt0. 2JR James street, New Haven, granted a cons tinnance. date io be set by the court
 Harry @vlFldcgf. A0 farownell street, Mes Haven, fbaed es alad fs costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-15
Christian Scientists
 Further War Relief
First Church of Waterbury Taking Part in Nationwide
 Campaign Various Contributions Acknowledged

18th, 225, 1000 garments and blankets had been received in London. Tn April 1t was reported that 1426 cases with an estimated value of $245, 800 had been shipped. At present al- most every branch church in the country is actively engaged in re- lief work. Shipments have increased so largely that, in order to facili- tate the work and save transporta- tion costs from distant points, ar- engagements have been completed to ship cases of relief goods directly from New York and Portland, Ore- gon, as well as from Boston.
 The work is carried on in the most practical manner possible. Headquarters in Boston supply basic instructions but local committees appointed by branch churches are free to carry on the work in any way best suited to their locality and numbers, the effort being to send the largest quantity of goods pos- sible, provided the articles conform to the high standard required.
 Articles provided range from lay cites to travelling kitchens. It is re- quired that garments be clean and whole and comparable to new, all serviceable materials and styles be- ing acceptable. Outfits for children are complete, including under clothes, outer garments, wraps, shoes, stockings, and caps. Each outfit must be tagged as to the size of the child for which 1t Is intended. Likewise complete lay cites are sent and all goods are packed with the greatest care ready for distribution in any emergency Bombed-out kits, containing toilet articles and other small items use- full to those whose homes have been destroyed have been sent in large numbers. These kits are ar- ranged for men and women, those for women containing 9 articles.
 Gifts of money have enabled the committee to purchase needed arti- cles and to make contributions to other organizations. Three travel ing kitchens to be used in bombed out areas have been purchased, two of these havirs been given to the British War Relief society. Among other articles purchased are 1856 blankets, 609 lumber jackets fol firemen, "A children's snow suits used as siren suits" to slip on ir time of raid, 100 pairs of asbestos gloves, 265 thermos jugs, s5 rain. coats, 600 pairs of women's stock ings, 342 hooded coats, 30 pairs oi heavy duty shoes. Besides these groceries have been provided ir large quantities.
 The Christian Science Board oi Directors of the Mother Church re- ports that 1t expects to extend this relief to other countries when and as the way opens. Help has already been given to many refugees from France and aid has been given tc the Finnish and Greek Relief so- cieties.