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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-29

M ard Mrs A. c. Forche gave
a small. pre-New Nerr's party late
Sunday af erroon. Ter entertain
ment there were cards and dancing
and light refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs Harvey Klemmer
and children, Joan and Carol, are
snendin~ the holiday season with
Ms. Klemmers mo her. Mrs
George Iuck.n1 Mr. Klemmer is
lecturing for the National Ceograph-
&c Society and SATURDAY. night spoke
at a ban1ret in Erie. Pa, being ac-
compan.ed there by Mrs. Klemmer
and Mrs. Klemmer's sister Miss
Elizabeth Everett. January 4 Mr..
Klemmer has = speaking engage
ment in Detroit and on the 9Th VIII
address the Normal College assem-
bly,. Miss Everett. a teacher in
Crosse Pointe Woods Is spending
the holiday season here.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stewart,
Akron. O.. are here for the Yule-
tide season with Mr.. and Mrs. Al.
bert Klein. parents Of Mrs. Stewart
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Higgins have
returned from weeks visit with
relatives In Chattanooga. Tenn.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-29
Enhancement Announced

Mrs Bess McMurray, Ann Arbor.
Arbor, announces the engagement
OF her daughter Ellen. 10 Sergeant
Daniel D. Muntean. OF Ypsilanti,
Miss McMurray attended the Mich
igan State Normal College. Sergeant
Muntean is a graduate of the same
college. and is now stationed at Fort
Leonard Wood, Missouri. No date
has been set for the wedding.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-29
10 MEET WEDNESDAY,

willis. Mich, Dec. 29-The Study
Group OF the Woman'S Society will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Ruth
Smalley Wednesday. 4 potluck
dinner will be enjoyed at noon and
the afternoon will be spent in sew
ing and the study OF the new book.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
DR. HACKETT'S
 WILL PR0BATED
Wife Named Sole Bene' ficiary; Requests Made
 in Douglas Will

Two wills, including that Of Dr. John P. Hackett, and an inventory were admitted to probate today by Judge Patrick Healey.
 pr. Hacketts will provides that his entire estate shall go to his wife, Ella Margaret Hackett. She is also named executrix of the will.
 The will of Helen Frisbie Douglas provides that the residue of her es- tate, after several specific bequests have been paid, shall be shared by two nieces, Grace Munson Webber and Lena Munson Cole, both of Wol- colt, and Freda Higgins of Water bury.
 The two nieces are also left the balance due on notes from Eveline Munson. Lena Munson Cole Is left $l ,OOO and Mrs. Douglas household effects. Requests of $50 each are left to Cora Royal Crompton and Edith M. Benedict of Waterbury, and Margie M. Meyer, of Spring Lake, N. J. Freda Higgins is named exe- cutrix.
 An inventory places value of $7 .666.35 on the estate of Sarah J. Truscott of Waterbury. Forty-five shares of stock in the American Telephone & Telegraph Co.,, are valued at $7.537.50. A dividend check due amounts to $101.25. Cash on hand was $762 and personal effects are valued at $20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Market Drops Lower In Very Light Trade
New Lows for Year Were Made By Very Many of Real Leaders: Some Few Issues Registered Slight Gains
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Ezitor)

New York, April 2l.--(UP)-Stocks slipped lower in light trading today.
 New lows for the year were made by United States steel at 49.l-2 off 3-4; Chrysler 57 off 1-4; General Motors 37 5-S off 1-2; Common wealth Edison % off 1-2; Inland Steel 71 off 3 1-2; Jones 6 Laughlin preferred 97 off 1: Lockheed 19 1-2 off 1-4; Sears Roebuck 6S 1-4 off 1-4; United Corporation preferred IS 3-4 off 1-4; and United Engine ering & Foundry 34 off 1 Ia.
 Railroad issues generally were steady and oils balanced off small gains and losses. Utilities were at new lows in most instances with heavy trading in Commonwealth & Southern.
 A few issues registered gains, in. cluding White Sewing Machine pre- ferred, which gained more than a point. Du Pont equaled its low, made at the previous close, and [ hmoenev at the previous close, and then moved up to a small net gain. Inter- national Nickel, Procter & Gamble, Wheeling Steel and Kennecott had fractional advances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
BUILDING GAIN QUITE EVIDENT
Waterbury Among State Leaders in Construction
 Activity Last Month

A gain of 29o per cent in building activity over March, l940, placed Waterbury with the state leaders in construction activity last month. Permits issued last month by Build ing Inspector John T. Hartley were for work costing an estimated $l13,- 900, which compares with a total ot $2i ,O50 for the same month last year.
 New London led the state with a gail, of 545 per cent in building ac- tivity. Waterbury was in second place, followed closely by Bristol, where the gain was 379 per cent. ..
 Permits issued in 23 cities and towns in the state last month were for work costing A,436,583. This was an increase of 98 per cent over the total for February, but Q decline Of ll.8 per cent from March, l940.
 For the first three months of the year, building activity in the state is 6.3 greater than a year ago. To- tals were $9,236,422 this year, com- pared with $8,670, 926 for the same period last year.
 The following table offers a com parison of March l94l, and March
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
$5,025,716 $4,43e,5s3
NEW AUTO SAVED
 IN GARAGE FIRE
Sparks From Bon Fire Ignited Structure; Four
 Brush Fires Today

A new Plymouth sedan owned by Anthony Monti. of g Floyd street was wheeled out of a garage shortly before 12 o'clock today when a bon fire ignited the one-story wooden structure.
 Lieut.. Eugene Legge, of the fire marshal's office, said that the car was rescued witout any damage but that the rear section and roof Of the garage were considerably dam aged.
 Four pieces of apparatus respond ed to the call with Acting Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion in co1n- mand of the firemen.
 Beside the garage fire, four other brush fires were extinguished this morning.
 A brush fire yesterday on the property owned by the Calvary Cemetery association on East Main street, resulted in one of the worst traffic jams in some time. police authorities said. About 100 automo- piles were stalled near the cemetery for about half an hour last ngiht between 6 and o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
NEW YORK CURB
JUDGE CONWAY
 ORDERS TRUCE
Green Street Neighbors, Enemies Three Years,
 Brought Into Court

A feud between Mrs. Peggy Price 28, of 39 Green street, arising from a quarrel with her second floor neighbor, Mrs. Anna Smith, of the same address, may reach 6 truce in the near future, for Judge T. E Conway in city court today said "one of the parties should make a strategic retreat Peggy was ar raigned on a charge of breach of peace.
 The retreatant may be Mrs Price, according to Atty. Yale Matz- kin representing the accused. He told the court his client expects to move shortly.
 The court entered six months deferred sentence for Mrs. Price after listening to lengthy trial involving the two women who have Ahad enmity existing between them for more than three years.
 Testimony showed Mrs. Smiths two children were in the rear hall- way when Mrs. Price called the mother vulgar names and one Of the children said she was struck with some plaster.
 Mrs. Price denied that she called the mother of the children any names and said Mrs. Smith, in a quarrel, ripped her dress. A charge of intoxication made by Mrs. Smith was refuted by Mrs. Prices aunt, who claimed that she talked to her and found she was not drunk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

the local committee, headed by Con- rad Carlsrud, today announced that Miss Nora Fauchald of Watertown, Norwegian American soprano, will sing a selection of folk songs. The Yale University Glee club is alGo scheduled to appear on the pro- gram.
 MT. Hambro, Is author of one Of the seasons best sellers, T saw It Happen In Norway" His lecture will include much of the material which forms the background of his book, a vivid description of the German encroachment into that country.
 Assisting MT. Carlsrud on the local committee are Rev. Y. Einar Kron of Zion Lutheran church secretary; Everett Grahn, treasurer; Mrs. Conrad Carlsrud general chairman; Joseph Sundin, vice. president of the group; Mrs. John Henricksen, committee; and Mrs Brick Johnson and Mrs. George Morgan also on the committee.
 Tickets to the affair in Hartford may be obtained from MT. Carlsrud at i20 Cloves Terrace, or Rev. Kron at Zion Lutheran church. Inquiry may be made through committee members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
POPE APPEALS TO
 BELLICERENTS
Spare Civil Populations, Show Generosity to All
 Their Enemies

Vatican City, April d. (UP) - Pope Plus XII, addressing 1000 uni- versity students and professional men yesterday, appealed to all belli- gerents to spare civil populations and show generosity toward their enemies.
 Humility and charity do not dim- finish the patriotism or bravery Of a citizen who, in a just war, fights for the defense and honor of his coun- try" the Pope said. But charity prohibits coYnbatants from attack ing innocents or punishing the enemy beyond the limits of justice. For many people, unfortunately, humility and charity sound absurd and senseless."
 The Poniff deplored that many scientists ignore Catholic teachings in pursuing their work.
 Tn contrast with the light Of science which comes from schools and universities, there is also darkness of science which today is one of the principal causes of the abyss wherein the World is plunged he said. "This darkness is Q division which separates a considerable num- Der of highly cultured men from Christian thought.
 "The Church, which never has been an enemy of science and art, wants to have Its own centers of high culture where 1t can freely carry out its work. The Church IS unwilling to allow truth to be absent from ohter cultural centers."
 The Pope conferred the Apostolic blessing on the group, which were members of the Italian Catholic &C., ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
FOOT GUARDS
 TO SHOW HERE'
Governors Unit Accepts American Legion's Con.
 ventiOn Invitation

An important meeting of the American Legion State convention committee formed of members of Corporal Coyle Post No. 1, will be held this evening at the American Legion home on Holmes avenue Re- ports of various committee chair. men are expected to furnish inter- esting sidelights on the progress of plans for the annual meetings of the Connecticut Department, Amer. ican Legion, the state auxiliary and the 40 and g.. The three sessions will be staged here July 24, 25 and 26.
 The Governors Foot Guard has voted to participate in the big pa- rade here Saturday, July 26th. Oth- CT acceptances will be announced within the next few weeks.
 Chairman George J. McDuff re- quests all committee chairmen be in attendance tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Driver Tagged"
 By Patrolman In Police Station

z Raymond Matthews, 27, cOlored of l26 Railroad Hill street, had his S5 cash bond called when he failed to appear in city court this morning on 2 charge of passing Q red light.
 While on his way to make a domestic complaint, Matthews sped past the rcd light at Bank and Grand streets. \ Patr0lman James Stack on his way to report for duty, noticed the motOrist speed by without needing the red light and watch cd the man turn into the police driveway.
 When Officer Stack walked up tO Matthews as he was talking to the Desk Sergeant, he informed the man that he was under arrest for passing the light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21

Four accidents occurred over the weekend in which four cars were involved and two pedestrians were injured.
 Metro Yurchyk, g, of 69 Brewster street, was granted nolle on pay lnent of $25 when he was arraigned on charges of reckless driving in city court today before Judge T. E. Conway.
 Motor Patrolmen John Mcdonnell and Walter O'Grisek said that Yurchyk's machine struck John Mucci, 28, of 12 Putnam street as he was crossing on North Main street, near Bishop street Saturday evening. Mucci was taken to the st. Mary's hospital where he was treated for abrasions of the knee and then discharged.
 Held under $100 bonds, Paul Lu- ben, 62, of 79 Chestnut street Bris- tol, was granted continuance to Friday when he appeared on a charge of reckless driving. Luben was arrested early Saturday night by Sergt. Joseph Petit and Motor Patrolman Thomas Bedding after the car he was driving, struck a parked machine on Kingsbury street.
 A continuance was granted to Clyde R. Clark, 4l, of 507 North Main street, also charged with reck- less driving. to Friday. Clarks car struck c pedestrian on North Main street Sunday night.
 Joseph Marcus of l5l North Main street, the pedestrian, sustained pos sible rib fractures and was reported as comfortable" by the St. Mary's hospital early today.
 Ebert Moore, g. of 26 Lafayette street, charged with operating un- der the influence of liquor, and who is under $500 bonds, was allowed Q continuance to tomorrow.
 Moore was arrested yesterday aft ernoon by Motor Patrolman Deeley after his car collided with a parked automobile owned by pr. Edo Pas- setto of ll83 Hamilton avenue. Mo- tor Patrolman Dee!ey said that the accused proceeded for co fleet be- fore stopping Both cars were slightly damaged.
 Other cases called in court this morning were: Fred Saunders, 8, of Woodruff street, Southington, charg- ed with reckless driving. was given nolle on payment of $25.
 Robert J. Wilson, g, of Main street, Oakville, received 0 continu- ance to April 28. He is charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor.
 An outright nolle was given to Carmine Coppeto, GA, of 5l6 North Main street when he was arraigned un dgunkeness and breach of peace charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Associates Honored
 Mrs. Laurence Ryar,

Mrs. Laurence J. Ryan, the former Georgette LaBonne, was recently given a kitchen utensil shower by her associates at the Cost Office of the Scovill Manufacturing Con- pany.
 Those present were: Alice Shatas, Ktttie Sullivan. Grace Weaving, Helen Shanosky, Minnie Connor, Katherine Mccormack, Mary Gull hane, MaiNe Mehegan, Barbara Peck, Esther Sherlock, Mary Moss, Kay Smith. Mae Murphy, Anne Me- Hugh, Lauretta Parent, Helen O'Meara, Anne Kilbride, Edward Stevens, James Littlejohn, Wallace Thompson. Wal Coulter, Lewis Car rington, Edward Morse, Cam Klove- dang, Art Lee, Phil Brandon, Wed- die O'Neill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
EYMOUR MAN
 AWARDED S1,O6O
Salvatore AIdinO's COm- pensatiOn Claim Against
 Derby Concern Settled

Salvatore Aloino of Seymour was granted compensation of $l, ,060.80 as full and final payment for all claims against the Gibbs & Hill Co.,, Inc, of Derby, according to a stipulated agreement approved this morning by Compensation Commissioner Jos eph E. Talbot.
 Aldino claimed he injured and lost the sight of his left eye in an injury last April 26, while working for the respondent firm. In approv- ing the sum to be paid the claim ant, Commissioner Talbot stipulated that the money is to include all payments for medical and hospital expenses.
 In second stipulated agreement approved today by the commission CT, Joseph Dauito of Derby was granted $1l7 as full and final pay ment for all claims against the Unity Shirt Go. of Derby, for alleged arm injuries incurred as the result of lifting box of rubbish last No- vember 5. The commissioner further ordered that doctor and hospital bills totaling $l16.45 be paid by the respondent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Mr., Mrs. {. Fisher
 Celebrated Jubilee

MT and Mrs. Louis Fisher of Russell street celebrated their flf- tieth wedding anniversary on Sat- urday with reception at their home.
 The couple are the parents of three sons, Louis, Jr., of High Point, N. O., Joseph of Jamaica, L. T., and John of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Rosso Genua. They have eleven grandchildren and two great grand- children.
 MT. Fisher has retired from his position with the Scovill Mfg. Com pany for whom he worked for thirty years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Four Auto Accidents
 Here Over Week-End
Two Persons Slightly Injured in Mishaps; Alleged
 Reckless Driver Obtains NOe By Paying $25

Peter Galbogis, 46, of l6 North Leonard street, was allowed a con- tinuance to tomorrow on a charge of speeding. A continuance to the same date was given to William McGray, Jr., 20, of 4 Tall Mountain road, Bristol. He is booked on operating a motor vehicle with de- fective brakes.
 Arraigned on two charges of vio- lation of the wage law, Novakas V. Dimtri, 36, of 465 North Main street, was granted a nolle for failing to keep records of his business, and paid $l0 for nolle on a charge of employing a minor.
 A continuance to April 25 was en- tered in the cases of Salvador Sam toro, 70, of 53 South Elm street and Giorgio Farzio, 48, of 35 Easton ave- nue, both operating separate tav- erns, on charges of keeping whiskey with intent to sell and possessing no permits.
 Charles Race, 48, of 69l North Main street, arrested last night on a charge of breach of peace. re- ceived a 30 days suspended sentence.
 Witnesses said that he was peep ing" into a home in the North End section. Pros. Atty. William K Lawlor said that the accused was arrested for similar offense in 1886.
 Race was caught in the alley by Patrolman Joseph Kendrick after he was held by one of the tenents of first floor apartment. The wife of the occupant of the apart ment heard noise at the window and the husband ran out of the front door and held the prowlei while she summoned the officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
TWO STORE BREAKS PROBED BY POLICE

The Radio Shop at l8o Grand street was broken into Sunday afternoon but from preliminary in- vestigation nothing of value ap- peared to have been taken, Detec- tive sergt. Anthony Mariana said. Sergt. Mariana said that appear ently the intruders were fright ened away before they were able to take anything.
 Entrance was gained by using a crow bar, Sergt. Mariana reported. Another attempt was reported to be made at the Alexander store on South Main street Sunday night ard was discovered by Patrolman Delmar Dunn.
 Merchandise valued at $l7 was taken last night from the Krugelis grocery store, 58 Draher avenue according to a report of Detective Eergt. Anthony Mariana. The loot consisted of cigarettes, cigars and several small pies, the report show ed.
 Entrance was made by a plate of glass removed from section of tho window of the store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Contract Bridge
ELTON CLUB

Scorers in the Friday afternoon play under the direction of Mrs. W. s. Smith were: north-south, Mrs. James Ross, Mrs. Louis Lougee. 86; Mrs. E. o. Hess, Mrs. Theodore Breithaupt, 84 1-2; Mrs. Phillip Shalen, Mrs. Walter Wood. v; east west, Mrs. Asa York, Mrs. Joseph Reilley, 102; Mrs. John Ivory, Mrs. J. R. Hicks, 97 l-2; Mrs. Frank Dris- coll, Mrs. Helen Clark, 87.
 Scorers in the first round of the State Team of Four Championship, the finals Of which will be held at the Elton Club in this city on May 3 were: Leo Battel, Harold Barrett. Miss Madeline Marshall. Mrs. Ruth Hurlbut, Il 1-2 matched points; Mrs. A. G. Deming, Robert Allen, J. R. Hicks, Herman Rehms, 10 1-2 match ed points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Week-End Leave

Army uniforms were a familiar sight about the city over the week. end as many local troops took the opportunity to return home orl brief furlough.
 Two truck loads of soldiers were among the many coming from Fort Edwards, Mass. Others were on hand from Fort Devens, Mass. and from Fort H. c. Wright, L. I.
 Capt. Grover o. Baldwin, com. mander of Battery E, 208th Coast Artillery, was one of the visitors from Camp Edwards, Others from the same camp were Capt. Edwin c. Gluntz, press relations officer, and many from Batteries E and c. Lieut.. Joseph Vanderman was Q visitor from Fort Wright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
WITNESSES AID
 ACCUSED DRIVER

Benjamin Urbani 25, of 15s Washington avenue won Q dis charge after testimony failed tc show that the accused was intoxi- cated April when he was inc volved in a slight accident with parked car on Bank street, neal Congress avenue
 Asked to the sobriety of the man, William Glispin, assistant purchasing agent Of the Chase Brass and Copper company and treaurer of the Rood's Motor Ex- press, Inc, of 6 Lafayette street said that he has seen the accused drunk once.
 Deputy Sheriff Al Francis was another character witness who tes- tified that he has known the wit ness for about eight years and had never seen the man drunk
 Urban has been employed for the Rood's Express company for more than four years, and MT. Glispir stated that he had the utmost con. fidence in the man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Contracts

Three more defense contracts for local firms have been an- nounced at Washington.
 The War Department has placed q $6,850 order with the Water bury Button O., for valve stem knobs.
 The Navy Department has placed an $8,788 order with the Ameri- can Brass O., for tubing and $9,122 with the Chase Brass & Copper O., also for tubing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
NOTED NORWEGIAN TO VISIT THIS STATE
Parliament President Carl HambrO to Address hart=
 ford Relief Meeting

Carl J. Hambro, president of the Norwegian parliament, whose posi- ton there placed him second in rank to the king, will deliver the principal address at relief gather ing in Bushnell Memorial Hall Hartford, Friday evening, April 25 The Norwegian Relief, Inc, is sponsor of the affair.
 As part of the entertainment pro- gram which will follow the lecture
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten. tions have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 John J. Flahcrty, 30 Walnut avenue, and Catherine Finn, 76 East Farm street.
 Irving Hubbard, 50 W0odlawn terrace, and Mary McDonaId, 4@9 Cooke street.
 Walter ID. Murphy, Derby, and Mary E. Phelan. 12 Spencer ave- nue.
 Earl H. Kelly, Meriden, and Lois A. Sehnal, 2s5 Wolcctt street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Spring Suing Dance
 Dresv Large Group

Patrons and patronesses for the fourth annual Spring Swing" dance of the Alpha lily Club held at the Y. M. c. A. included were:
 MT. and Mrs. william J Briggs, Sr., MT. and Mrs. William L. Far ington. ST.. Mir. and Mrs. Peter B. McSherry. ST., MT. and Mrs. John W. Finn, MT. and Mrs. Ed- wad H. Barlow. MT. and Mrs. John H. Lawlor. ST., Mir. and Mrs. Harold T. Dillon, MT. and Mrs. Charles F.. Rhinehard, ST.. MT. and Mrs. Am
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
necticut Federation of Taxpayers'

necticut Federation of Taxpayers associations at the annual meeting Saturday night at Middletown. He replaces Arthur 0. Goethner of Glastonbury, who becomes gen- eral vice-president.
 Hope that more taxpayers or- ganizations would be formed in cities and towns about the state was expressed by MT. Pape. Small towns, many of them rapidly be- coming suburban centers for larger cities, face growing problems in the years ahead, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Spotighti1lg Brass CityNews
Tract Sold

A portion of the Scovill Mfg. Co. recreation field on Meriden road has been sold to the J. l.. White Co.,. Inc, welding firm, according to a weekend an- n0uncement.
 Charles Gallo, president and treasurer of the purchasing company, said 1t has not been decided to what use the land will be put. Sale of the tract will reduce the area available for softball and other sports at the ScOyiII field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
BRADUNAS LOSES
 PIN GAME MONEY

Thieves footed @ tavern at 865 Bank street, owned by William Bra dumas of 430 Washington avenue, last night and stole $50 in pennies and five quarts of liquor, Lieut.. Will liam Foley reported this morning.
 Entrance was effected through the rear apartment up through a trap door. Intruders pried open a pin ball machine mad took the con- tents, Lieut.. Foley said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-21
Szo ls24 lS2s lSs2 1856 i94o is4;
Additional Society

drew V. Putetti, MT. and Mrs. L. Francis Byrnes, MT. and Mrs. Ed mund J. Butler and Mrs. Marie L. Cantin.
 More than 125 couples attended the affair which was directed by Walter F. Malins, high school secre- tary of the Central "Y."