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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

member of the council and presi- dent of the Scovill Mfg Co, in a radio broadcast from Hartford.
 The Waterbury Chamber of Chamber of Commerce has sent out the following bulletin of information on the clinic: 1. What is the defense production I.clinic?
 It is an organized series of busf- ness conferences, primarily intended tot bring together manufacturers now handling defense orders and other manufacturers who may as sist in handling such orders on a subcontract basis. At the same time. it will afford all manufacturers an opportunity to meet and confer with representatives of government agen- cies concerned with defense produce tion and learn from them the prOce- dure and methods to be followed in obtaining and handling defense con- tracts 3. Program.
 800 a. m.-Registration.
 10:00 a. ra.-Welcome: Governor Robert A. Hurley.
 10:30 a. mo Conferences: (a) Between prime and subcon- tractors
 Cb) With officials of government agencies
 12:15-2:00 p. m.-Buffet luncheon at State Armory Presiding: Colonel Samuel H Fisher, administrator state defense council.
 Speakers: A. M. Creighton, coor- dinator of defense first federal re- serve district, Boston, Mass.
 Major w. s. Broberg, executive officer, Hardford ordnance district, Springfield, Mass. 200 p. Conferences: (a) Between prime and subcon- tractors
 (b) With officials of government agencies 5:30 p. m.-Closing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
CITY DEFENDANT
 IN S15,OOO SUIT
Alleged Negligence Given as Cause of Charles Wis.,
 ausky's Death

The city of Waterbury was today named defendant in a superior court action seeking recovery of 1000 damages. Plaintiff in the suit is Catherine Zuraitis of Watertown administrative of the estate of the late Charles c. Wisausky, also of the same town.
 Either on Saturday July 6, 194O at about midnight, or on Sunday following at about 12:30, it is assert ed, the 34-year old man was walk ing home from Oakville center. He approached the bridge over the Steele Brook on Falls avenue, from northerly direction on Watertown avenue, and then turned easterly onto Falls avenue.
 As he walked on the down-grade from Watertown avenue towards the bridge, which was dark and unlight- ed, it is charged, and made the bridge road-bed invisible, he stumb- led on some broken macadam and fell forward. Scattered on the road side, it is alleged, were loose gravel, dirt and debris, upon which the de- ceased slipped. He fell over 8 fence along the northerly side of the bridge, which, according to the com plaint, was p inches above the road at its highest point. fifteen feet to the bed of the brook.
 There his head struck against rocks and stones, causing a severe laceration of the scalp and a brain concussion which rendered him un- conscious. Unable to rescue himself it is charged, because of his uncon. scious condition, he drowned.
 The city is charged with negligence in not providing proper illumination in that area, maintaining a defec. tive condition of the bridge road. bed, and not having a fence ade' quate to prevent accidents of this type from occurring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
MAYOR TO NAME.
 ASSESSOR SOON
Decision Apparently Is Reached on Choice for
 $3,IOO Position

The ice has been broken, the mayor is almost ready for the plunge, and soon Waterbury may have new member of the board of tax commissioners. The line of ap- plications has already formed to the right.
 For weeks, since early July in fact, reporters have almost daily queried of Mayor Vincent A. Scully: Any tax commissioner appointment today?"
 Each time they were met with a shake of the head and the remark that he hadn't had a chance to get around to considering the appoint ment. Efforts to get the mayor to indicate which one of the Is hope fuls given the blessing of Repuhli- can Town Chairman Vernon Hall were all in vain, the mayor remark ing that 1t was nice day or wasn't The same success was had when the procedure of trotting out the names of candidates not listed by MT. Hall was tried. It was still a nice day or wasn't.
 An, but today the goal was in sight.
 Any tax commissioner appoint ment today, MT. Mayor?", asked the reporter.
 Not today, said MT. Scully, "but 1t may come any day now" k The reporter dashed back to his typewriter to get this. startling pro- nunciamento into print, and here it is.
 Here is the box score:
 The appointment-Tax Commis- sioner, at $3,100 per.
 The catch--It must go to a Re- publican.
 The field-Sixteen Hall-approved applicants and a dozen others.
 The tirne-"Any day now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

influx of families to the city in quest defense work will effect a not able increase in the number of children enrolled in the schools, and IS making plans to cope with the Increased enrolment.
 On the other hand ,Superintend- ent of School Thomas J. Condon to- day expressed the opinion that att tendance figures would show de- crease this fall. Quite apart from the changes brought about by the defense boom, he pointed out, the tendency has been fo rdecreased en- rollmentS in the last few years.
 Superintendent Condon said that the last large eighth grade class for somo time was the one which grad uatea from grammar schools throughout the city in 1940, and went cn to high school this past year. There is no prospect of an- other class of this size in the near future, in his opinion. In conse- quence, he expects the tendency will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
Three Gasoline Stations Robbed Over Week. End

Three gasoline stations were re- ported broken in during the week end and small amount of money taken.
 Manager of the Atlantic gaso- line station on the corner of West Liberty and South Main streets reported to Patrolman Anthony Mole that thieves entered his office at II o'clock Sunday night and Lieutenant John Calvin of the local detective bureau was assign ed to investigate.
 Lieutenant William Pollard was sent out this morning to investi- gate two other breaks, one in a gas station on 1911 South Main street operated by J. J. Shaker and the other at 1515 South Main street. The latter two station breaks were discovered by Motor PatrOIman John Mcdonnell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

brought out from the wife that the home the child was placed in by the husband was one recently built and that the child was in fitting envir- onment.
 On request of Atty. Tobin that Mrs. Marciano be examined for in- juries on her body so as to ascer- tain if they were inflicted by blows, Judge Conway granted the contin- uance.
 The accused surrendered to Sergt Edward Ashton and Motor Patrol man Alfred Overton at the police headquarters Saturday night on a warrant issued by his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

when the complaining witness, Mrs. Marciano was directed by Judge T. E. Conway today in municipal court to receive another physical exami- nation of the injuries.
 Mrs. Marciano showed bluish marks on her arms which she al- legged were inflicted in the quarrel with her husband when she at- tempted to take her daughter home. MT. Marciano denied that he struck her blows but said that he was com pelled to hold her in order to re- frain her from taking the child from the house and as a result his wife's discolorationS were due from the imprints left from the struggle and his grasp.
 Defense Attorney John F. Tobin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
Farm Hand Hurt, Three
 Co1us Killed m Mishap

farm hand on Vincent VifOcki'S farm in Prospect was taking 8 herd of cows over the state high way into 8 pasture with another emplOye when an automobile driven by William Eddy, 29, of 29S Bishop street, drove into the cows and struck MiSkeliS.
 Constable Albert Allen of PrOs- pect said the hired man was with another man and was guiding the cows over the road which he cus- tOmariIy does every morning and night when the Eddy's machine drove into the herd. The driver was notified to appear at the Prospect town court tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

Three cows were killed and B hired farm hand was injured this morning at 6:05 o'clock when an automobile plowed into them as they were crossing the New Haven road on route 69 about a mile and half south of the Prospect center.
 The injured man, Stanley Mis- kelis, 56, was taken to the Wa terbury hospital in the hospital ambulance with injuries of the body and laceratiOn and bruises of the scalp. His condition was re- ported later today as flair" by hospital authorities.
 MiskeIis, who is employed as 3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

had lived in Naugatuck for the greater part of his life.
 MT. Sweeney is survived by two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ursula Scanlon and Mrs. Lillian Martin, step-son, Clinton Herman, of Naugatuck; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett of County Cork, Ireland: a niece, Mary OLeary, and three nephews, Jonn Henry and Thomas O'Leary, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson funeral home, POI Meadow street, Naugatuck, tomorrow morn ing at 9:45 o'clock to St. Francis church at 10:3O o'clock. Burial will be in St. Francis cemetery, Nauga- tuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
Wilson Post Meets
 Wednesday Evening

Members of Wilson post, American Legion, will nominate a new slate of officers for the coming year at a meeting Wednesday evening in the club rooms on Bishop street. All members are urged to be present promptly at eight o'clock.
 Past Comdr. William Thompson is being prominently mentioned to succeed Lester Jenkins, present Commander Of the post.
 Members of Wilson post auxiliary will also nominate new officers on Wednesday evening at the club rooms. Past President Daisy Stevens and vlce-presldenl Cora pFtldeu are the two leading candidates to sue. eeed President mssA Waas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
Frank Hogan's Nomination
Inside Story Is That Tom Dewey Maneuvered
 Deal to Put LaGuarcia in Hole.
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN
 (Co-Authors of The Washington "Nerry- Co., -Rround)

eight years of lean pickings, Tammany was willing to trade the District Attorneysllip, which 1t had small chances of winning anyway. For Dewey, the maneu- yer meant putting LaGuardia in a hole. Simultaneously it gave an excellent excuse not to elec- tioneer for him.
 Among politicos; that's what is known as smart politics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

with the opening of schools in Waterbury only two weeks away, there is some uncertainty among city officials in regard to what the enrolment will be, as compared to previous years.
 City Health Officer Edward J. Godfrey thinks it probable that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Lena A. .Appleby of Boston, Mass, were held Saturday afternoon at St. Peters Episcopal church, Cheshire, at o'clock. Rev. Dr. John D. Skill ton, pastor emeritus officiated.
 Bearers were Stanley Kovel, Wat son Kovel, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Guy Hogarth, Nordell Haughs and B. B.. Randall. Burial was in St. Peters cemetery, Cheshire.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Bookings of Brissol were held at the Alderson funeral home Satur- day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Chris tian Science services were read by Mrs. Doris Schermerhorn of Bris- tol. Burial was in Riverside ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Rev. pr. Charles A. Dinsmore, former pas tor of the First Congregational Church here and professor emeritus
 of spiritual literature of the Yale 0tVIulty SCHOOL were Deku OdtuE- . day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Beecher and Bennett funeral home, 100 Broadway. New Haven. Burial was in Grove street cemetery, New Haven. Rev. Dr. Oscar F. Maurer. pastor of Center Church, New Haven, assisted by Rev. John c. Archer of the Yale Divinity School, ofiiciated.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen A. Hub- bard took place this afternoon at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. trai avenue. at 2 o'clock. Rev. Fran els Higgins of St. Michael's church, WatervIlle. officiating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 Members of the Sefgt. Casper s. Davis. Jr., post auxiliary met at the Alderspn home lest night at 2 o'clock to pay their respects to Mrs. Hubbard, mother of Mrs. c. Arthur puhnAs, mNAiliaFt member.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
DOING NICELY!

Following a serious operation which is expected to improve his vision, John Barr, well-knOwn writer and history student, is re- ported resting comfortably at the Waterbury hospital. MT. Barr whose writings of a historical and reminiscent nature have appeared in the Waterbury Democrat for the past several years, has been greatly handicapped of late by failing eyesight. His attending doctors and friends have utmost confidence that MT. Barr soon will be in a position to delight his legion of admirers with his inter- esting articles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
OBITUARY

STICKLES-MrS. Edith Painter Stickles, wife of George P. Stickles, died Friday at the Hudson hospital, Hudson, N. r., following lingering illness. A native of Waterbury, she was the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. s. s. Painter of Middleburys.
 Mrs. StickleS resided in this city until 10 years ago when she left to reside in Chatham Center, N. Y.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Stickles leaves two children, Jean and George Stickles; four sisters, Mrs. Raymond French of Philmont, N. r.. Mrs. Eric Kerner of Naugatuck, Mrs. George Badge, of Middlebury and Mrs. Lewis Robinson of ,Weth- ersfield; and one brother, Walter Painter of Middlebury.
 Funeral services were held this morning at the Chatham Reformed church. Burial was in the Middle bury cemetery, Middlebury, Rev. Richard Baxter officiating at the l grave.
 CARTLEDGE-Mrs. Clare Cart ledge, 79, widow of Joseph Cartledge, of 56 Sheffield street, Waterville, died Saturday afternoon at her home. A native of Sheffield, Eng land, she was born on April 16, 1870, the daughter of the late John and Emma Bartles Birch.
 Mrs. Cartledge came to this coun- try 53 years ago, and had -I in the Waterville section for the past 34 years.
 She is survived by two sons, Joseph and Clifford Cartledge of Waterbury, three daughters, Mrs. Jennie Grant of Waterville, Mrs. Helen Cullen of Waterbury and Mrs. Frank Wright of New London, a sister, Mrs. Anna Johnson and two brothers, Charles and Fred Birch, all of England, also by five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services were held this afternoon at ? o'clock from the home, Rev. Charles Goodwin, of St. Paul'S Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in new North cemetery, Woodbury.
 GARY-Mrs. Louise Gary, wife of Edgar Gary, of 37 Vine street, died at the Waterbury Hospital Saturday morning following a brief illness. A native of Edgefield. s. c. she was born on May ?, 1912.
 Mrs. Gary came to this city IA years ago.
 She leaves, besides her husband, her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Drummings of Washington, D. O., a daughter, Frances, a son, Herman, four step-daughters, Mrs. Alice Herbert, Mrs. Helen Little, May and Lillian Gary, all of Waterbury, four stepsons, Edgar Gary. Jr., of Wasn- ington, George, James and Henry of this city.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Grace Baptist church, Rev. Jona- than Reed. officiating. Burial will be In new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the Reyes fu. neral home, co Pearl street. this aft- ernoon after 3 o'clock.
 SWEENEY-Thomag Sweeney of $50 High street. Naugatllck. died at st, MaryA hospital on Saturday night, following short illness A n@lit@ ck County UoEk, Ireland, as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
City Officials In Divided Opinion on School Attendance
Industrial Officials
 Going To Hartford
Production Clinic Expected to Attract Leading Manu-
 factmers, Big and Small to Special Meeting

Close to 100 per cent of Waterbury factories will be represented at the defense production clinic to be held Thursday at the state armory Hartford The clinic will afford holders of government contracts an opportunity to let subcontracts to smaller firms and also an opportunity to discuss defense production problems with federal o
 fcia The clinic has the complete approval of the state defense council Its aims were outlined by John HI Goss,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
Health Officer

perience the same difficulty. Even children too young to get jobs in de- fense work, he pointed out, may be able to get other industrial jobs, va cated by men going into the fac- tories.
 Dr. Godfrey, in his assessment of the situation, reported that there had not been sufficient change in the birth rate in the city to affect school attendance at this time, all though there were slight fluctua- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
DIED

CARTLEDGE-In this city, Aug. 18th, 1941. Mrs. Clara Cartledge of 56 Sheffield St. Funeral this after noon at ? o'clock from 56 Sheffield st. Burial in new North Cemetery Woodbury.
 BWEENEY-In this city Aug. 1s, 1941. Thomas Sweeney of $50 High St., Naugatuck. Funeral tomorrow morning at 9:45 o'clock from AL @srson Funeral Home, POI Meadow St. Naugatuck. to St. Francis Church. Burial in St. Francis Cem- etery, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18

SWEENEY-rhomas Sweeney of $50 High street, Naueatllck. died at Ht. MaryA hospital on Saturday night, following . short lilneaA, A naliVa ck County Ucrk, Ireland, ls
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-03-06
DEATHS

Otto F. Myers, 81, resident of
857 Jones avenue, died March l
in the Veterans hospital in Day
ton. The body was brought to
Newark for burial. He was a
member of the AEF during the
World war, and has been in
failing health for five years.
Robert Eugene Wiseman, A.
month-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Wiseman, AIT Bucking-
ham street, died March 1.
Mrs. LOuesa r. Mitchell, SO,
wife of William H. Mitchell,
died March 2 in the home, 125
Franklin avenue. Funeral serv-
ices were held March 5, with
burial in Wilson cemetery.
Fred F. Braig, resident of
Buckeye Lake several years, op-
orator Of a boat livery and deal
er in real estate, died March 2
in his home. Funeral services
were held March 5 with burial
being made in Cincinnati.
Mrs. Annabelle Herendeen, "a,
former Newark resident, died in
Columbus March 1 of complica-
tions following an appendicitis
operation. Burial was made in
Cedar Hill cemetery here.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-03-06

The regular business meeting
of the Business and Profession
al Women's club was held in
Hull Place, Monday, at 1880 p.
m. Routine business was taken
care of, and the March dinner
committee was announced, which
consists of Miss Katherine
Burch, chairman, Misses Alice
MacMahon, Louise Adkins and
Grace Dewey. Miss Burch an
nounced that the dinner will be
Tuesday, March IL, at $50 in
Hull Place, with John Sherwood
Fleek as speaker. The dinner is
open to the public and reserva-
tions can be made with Miss
Burch.
The revision of the constitu-
tion and bylaws of the local
club to conform with the State
Federation was read by Mrs.
Frank Lindskey, which was ap-
proved by the club.
Miss Lille Boyd and Mrs. Ed
ward Beeney were appointed the
auditing committee for the year.
The nominating committee
made their report for officers to
be elected at the April meeting,
as follows:
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-03-06
Supt. Edwards Reports On Atlantic
Civ School Administrators Meeting

istry, biology, physics, or N
such subjects during "aftes'
school hours" which could be at
tended by high school graduates
from the public schools and st.
Francis de Sales, who are inter
ested in taking up nurses train
ing in the local hospital, but
Ind they are lacking in some
required credits.
The reason for the suggestion
said DR.. Jones, is because of
shortage of nurses which will be
still more acute as many go in
to government training. After
discuss on members of the board
took ihe problem under advise
ment.
Supt. Edwards reported that
a new cesspool is in the process
of completion at Cherry Valley
school, the old one having gone
bad, and since immediate action
was necessary o. D. Hollar &
Son had been authorized to go
ahead with the work.
Plans and specifications have
been drawn up and the board is
advertising for bids this week
for maintenance work on both
White and Everett fields.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-03-06

Supt. Paul b. Edwards OF the
Newark public schools, made a
report to members of the Board
of Education Monday night of
the list Annual Meeting of the
American Association of School
Administrators, National Edu-
cation association, which he at
tended in Atlantic City, n. j.,
Feb. 22-27. Frew Boyd, princi-
pal of Newark senior high school
was also in attendance at the
convention. Theme of the meet
ing was 'TO provide for the
common defense; promote the
general welfare; to secure the
blessings of liberty"
"The board should be proud
of the educational program
being carried on in Newark
schools, both because of the
excellent cooperation and in
the efforts being made to con-
form to the call of national de-
fense" said Supt. Edwards,
referring to the theme of the
Atlantic City meeting.
DR.. r. w. Jones, president of
tine board, broached the question
Of setting up classes in chem
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-03-06
STATISTICAL
ROUNDUP

BIRTHS
Mrs. Edna Worley, "a Fleek
avenue, has announced the birth
of a son to her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Worley of Salt Lake City, Utah,
in a hospital at that place, Feb.
27.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Linton, 174
Buckingham street, a daughter
Feb. 28 in the City hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Robin
son, $50 Schuler street, a daugh-
ter Evelyn Louise, Feb. 27, in
the home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Boyce, 285
Moull street, a son, in the City
Hospital March 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roberts,
a son in their home at 826
Northwest boulevard, Columbus,
March 3. Prior to her marriage
Mrs. Roberts was Mary Irene
Reid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roby Nelson,
251 Water street, a daughter in
the City Hospital, Mar. 4.
MARRIAGES
Kenneth L. Stith, clerk, South
ern Ohio Electric Co., Johnstown,
and Marjorie L. Needlers, 10,
Johnstown.
G. Frederick Evans, 80, clerk,
Newark, and Marjorie Jane
Brickels, 80, secretary, Newark.
Eliza Sines, 81, glassworker,
Newark, and Freda Voorhees,, %,
Newark.
Raymond F. LOCKER, %, lab
orer, Utica, and Mary Louise
Meats, 18, housework, Homer.
Harold Keith Smothers, 23,
farmer, Marengo, and Alice
Fern Evans, %, houseworker,
Eden township.
Thomas w. Angevine, 21,
farmer, Pataskala, and Ruth r.
Sannon, 20, Pataskala.
Lewis 7. Havener, 35, sales
man, Cleveland, and Inez Cline,
26, Newark.
Paul Edward Miller, %, lab
orer, Newark, and Mary Belle
Wilson, 21, Newark.
Howard K. Kline, 27, Owens
Corning employe, Newark, and
Bernice Mabel Orr, %, teacher,
Thornville.
Delmar Merle Smart, "a,
dairyman, Glenford Rt. 2, and
Billy Irene Smelling, 20, clerk,
Newark Rt. 6.