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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
LOst.FOund

Isaiah R. Roosin. who has re- ceived an honorable discharge from the U. s. Army because of 6 sinus condition, on his way home to Waterbury stopped in Hollywood. While strolling the streets there, he lost his wallet containing his ticket home and SS.
 On calling 6 friend to explain his predicament, Roossin was in- formed that his purse was found and the Hollywood newspaper carried the story On the front page.
 Six months ago, RooSsin, who Is the son of Michael J. Roossin of fl Prospect street, enlisted in tn Army and was assigned to Hawaii but later the sinus ailment de. veloped into one of seriousness and he was discharged on Oct. 2 from the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
WATERFOWL SENDS 2l IN NEXT CALL
Selective Service Quota Is Leaving for Hartford
 Next Wednesday

Watertown, Dot. 24-Twenty-one youths have been notified to report at Selective Service draft board No. g, Room s, 37 East Main street, for induction physical examinations next Wednesday morning ct ' o'clock, whereupon they will be sent to the induction center in Hartford.
 Nathan II. Strong of New Preston has been named group leader. The boys ordered to report, announced this morning by Russell H. Pope, local board member, follows:
 Edward J. Kiesel, Oakville, Albert Met 0oldrick, cakviile: George M. Jeannin, Oakville; Robert Peagler, Jr., New Milford; Anthony Uskurai- tis, Waterbury; Isaac Robinson, Roxbury; Leo D. Huxley, New Pres ton; Joseph F. Mulling, Terryville; i; Russell D. Moline, ThomaSton; 1; Nathan II. Strong, New Preston {; John F. Cleinente, Oakville; Stanley Johnson, Brldgewater: William F. Archer, Watertown; Henry Nowa- kowski, Thomaston; George J. Luca, East Morris; Clarence J. Bell, Thomaston; Louis R. Davidson, Oakville; Harold Johnston, Thom- aston: Floyd A. Allen, New Milford {: Hobart Slim, Southbury and Peter KriniSke, Terryville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
MOTION FILED ON
 JURY'S VERDICT
Effort Made to.Have Judg- ment of $500 for
 Widow Set Aside

A motion to set aside the verdict of a jury, as having been excessive and contrary to the evidence, was filed in common pleas court today by Atty. E. Monagan, representing the defendant in an action brought by Mrs. Annie White, colored, of this city, against Clifford c. Herbst, also of Waterbury.
 A common pleas court jury yester- day returned verdict of $500 in favor of the plaintiff, who is the widow and the administratrix of the estate of the late Pearley H. White of Waterbury. It had been charged that the deceased suffered injuries last January 26 in a fall on 6 de- fective rear stairway. in a building owned by the defendant, and located at 42-44, North Main street. Hurts sustained in the fall allegedly re- suited in his death on the same day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
GILBERT MEAD IS
 BACK IN PRISON

wethersfield, Conn, Oct. a. (UP)-Gilbert P. Mead, Jr., Stam- ford's phantom burglar" who es- capped from the State prison farm at Enfield where he was serving a 5 to l0year term, was back in pris- on today following his apprehen- sion in New York.
 Mead, scion of a prominent Stam- ford family. faced prosecution un- der the habitual criminal statute which carries a maximum of 30 years imprisonment. He was taken into custody in New York after at- tempting to pawn valuables report edly stolen from the homes of wealthy Westchester, N. F., resi- dents. Other loot. said to be worth $l5.0O0. was found by investigators in q Larcliniont. N.Y., home where he had been staying since his es- cape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
OBSERVERS GIVEN
 OFFICIAL CREDIT
General Mcdonnell Com. pliments State on Eff.
 cient Work in Tests

Praise from Brigadier General John Mcdonnell, U., s. Army, for the efaciency of Connecticut "b- servers during the recent air de- dense manoeuvers has been given in a letter to Colonel Samuel II. Fisher, State Defense AdminiS- trator.
 General Mcdonnell said: "The very efficient reporting of the oar- ticipating Observation Posts in the state of Connecticut has made the recent large scale Air Defense Ex- ercise just completed 6 great sue. cess. From reports received from the Boston Information Center and the New ork Information Center, 1t appears that the great majority of Observation Posts in the state as- sumed the responsibility and car- ried out their duties as observers in e manner worthy of this under. taking. feel sure that the efforts of you and your staff, together with those of the American Legion in Connecticut, have contributed e great deal towards the success Of this exercise.
 Now that this exercise has been completed, and 6 considerable amount of interest In the activity has been aroused, feel confident that the Observation Posts in Con- nectlcut will be able to obtain the cooperation of many more interested citizens willing to act as observers and thus be able to develop and improve the local organization of their Observation Post"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
TROOP 9 SEEKS OLD NEWSPAPERS
Boy Scouts Start Collec. tiOns on Washington
 Hill Tomorrow

Members of troop 9. Boy Scouts of Washington Hill, will launch their campaign for the collection of waste paper throughout the section to- morrow. Residents of the Washing ton Hill area can cooperate by look ing through their attics, cellars and storeroorns for old newspapers and old magazines, in preparation for totnorrow's house.to.house canvass.
 Each of the troops of the Matta. tuck council has been assigned a specific area for which 1t is respon- sible in the waste paper collection, and all of them are expected to be- gin making the rounds of their neighborhoods in a very short time.
 The campaign Is being conducted at the request of Leon Henderson, administrator of OPACS, because of a critical shortage of paperboard containers in defense industries. Waste paper is a principal in- gredient used in the making of these containers, and all the Boy Scouts In the country have been asked to assist the, usual collecting agencies to remedy the shortage as speed fly as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24

At a short calendar session of sue perior court Judge John A. Cornell today entered a Judgment of $5,- 483.3 in favor of the Home Owners Loan corporation, and fixed the law-day at December i, l94i. The action had been brought by the federal corporation against Robert A. Martino of Silver Spring, Mary land. for alleged lloi1-payment of a promissory note, dated January 16, 1884, and secured by property lo- cated at 256 Congress avenue. Amount owing on the note together with interest was listed at S5,32l. .l6. Other defendants. by virtue of at- tachments they hold against the property, were Louis and Margaret Martino, and Marion Martino NJ. gro, all of Waterbury, and the Wa terbury Trust company.
 The Waterbury Trust company's foreclosure, action, in which disclos- tlre of defense, judgment, and the setting of law days is sought, was for the third successive time, put
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
BREWSTER RITES
 FAIL TO CLICK
Three GrOOfis in New
 York State Marriages t Ask DivOrces Here

Four men are petitioners in al. VoYce actions filed today in superior court. The eases. in which intol. arable cruelty Is alleged In one, and assertion in the remaining three, follow:
 Floyd Smith, Jr., Waterbury, against Olga c. Smith, Waterbury, desertion since March IS, 1888. Mar. ried in Brewster, N. r., September @. 1882.
 Chester McDefmott, Waterbury, against Lola McDermott, Water bury, intolerable cruelty. Married in Brewster, N. r., October 10, 1881.
 Leonard W. DemmonS, Waterbury, against Laura M. Wyckoff Dem- mons, formerly of Waterbury and now of parts unknown, desertton slnce May, 1888. Married in Brew yter, N. Y., March Il, le36. z Joseph Radzewich, Waterbury, against Sophie Radzewich, Water bury, desertion since June 24, l036. Married July 27, 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
RESERVE OFFICERS VOTE ETO'CARRYO ON
Nearly Two Thirds of Membership Now on Ac-
 tive Military Duty

Members of .tlae Waterbury chap. ter of the Reserve officers associa- ton, meeting in the armory last night, agreed to carry on, despite the fact that two thirds of the membership is now on active duty. Col. Harry J. Deardsley, past presi- dent, officiated, owing to the abe sence of Col. s. Kellogg Plume, president, now in the south con- valescing from c recent illness.
 Elected first vice-president to suc- ceed Capt. J. William Johnson Of Naugatuck, now stationed in Ice- land, was Lieut.. Fred J. Dellnore, resident inspector of the U. 8. Food and Drug administration. Capt. VII. liam J. slator, treasurer, was ap. pointed chairman of the program committee. He will assume the duties relinquished by Maj. New ton w. Alexander, who has been or- dered to Fort Benning, Ga, for Q three e-vlonths training course.
 Lieut.. Col. Mortimer A. o'1iara was named chairman of the annual military ball which will be held as usual. He will be assisted by Capt. Joseph A. DiPietro and Capt. Slator. Tie next meeting of the organiSa- ton will be held in the arfnory on December {,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
VITO DE LORENZO
 VISITS BROTHER

Vito Paul DeLorenzo, who en- listed through the local U. s. Ma rine office in the post office, is visiting his brother, at 77 Bishop street on a 10 days furlough from the sea school in Norfolk. Va. He will also 90 to Pennsylvania to visit his parents, Mir. and Mrs. John De- Lorenzo. H
 DeLorenzo enlisted with the lo- cal office on Aug. II, was assigned to the U. s. Naval Base, at Norfolk, and in the short interval has earned two medals, one as rifle marksman and another award as pistol sharp shooter.
 DeL;orenzo, who was in olive green garb. enthusiastically re- marked tat he is expecting two more medals. one for hand grenade and another for hayonet work.
 After Private DeLorenyo eom- pletetS his training at the base. he will be assigned to seq dudty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Defense Order

Placing of . S2lO,6s7 War De- paFtment order with the Benrus Watch Co. late in, September was disclosed today by the Bureau of Research and Statls- ties, OPM. The order was for screwes, arbors, pinions and other items.
 During the sa1nc period, from Sept 21 to 2T the American Brass Co. received Q S5S,5ll cOntfact for flexible conduit. The Lewis Engineering Co. of Naugatuck received . $5SS, ,4S0 order for thermometer indi- catOrs, and the Union Hardware Co. of TorFington . $7S,4l1 order for brushes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector John H. Hart ley issued building permits to the following persons:
 R. D. SOmers. One-family house and garage at Gordon and Irving ten avenues, $T,50O.
 Patsy HadarOla. two-famlly house on Beech street, $6,0OO.
 Maurice Carey, additions of an extra room and garage at S9 Kel- sey street, $1,6O0.
 w. E. Webster. addition of a shed te . garage ct lSA Wilson street, $2S.
 George Y. WilIey, asbestos sId- ing and . porch fer . house at S7 MiII Plain avenue, $500.
 John Costello. remodel exterior Of building at 21 South street, $500. N
 Mrs. Rubin LlebewitE. alterm. tlons to . house fer a tenement at the corner 0f Grove street and Second avenue, sseA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
NAVY DROPS MATH
 AS REQUIREMENT

Mathematics is no longer 6 re- quirement for enlistment as a United States Naval Aviation cadet, according to an announcement today by Chief Petty Officer Garry L.. Murphy of the local navy recruiting station. Henceforth, educational requirements will include two years of college or the equivalent, but will not specify any particular studies.
 Young men who have graduated from accredited junior colleges will be considered eligible as naval avia- ton cadets, and those with one year Of college, and three additional years Of responsible employment in civilian life will also be considered by recruiters.
 Men between the ages of % and 2T years, who can meet these educa- H6nal specifications, and are physi- caily qualified, and of good charac- ter, are urged to investigate the prospects of enlistment as a naval aviation cadet, in Glass V-5, Naval Reserve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
TORRINCTON HAS
 SETTLED STRIKE

Washington, Oct. 24-(UP)-The Defense Mediation board today an- nounced an agreement between the United Automobile Workers (CIO) and the Hendey Machine Go, Tor rington, Conn.,, to install a '.incen- tive wage plan" to speed up produc- tion of machine tools.
 The plan will provide a 20 per cent wage increase for i,429 em- ployes. The union struck at the plant Sept. demanding 50 per cent wage increase but returned to work Sept. 2z at the boards re. quest.
 Board officials said that both company and union representatives had agreed to the plan which had been proposed by the New York city engineering firm of Stevenson, Har- riSon x Jordan, special board in- vestigators assigned to the dispute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Garage Blaze

Engines 2 and 10, Truck sand the booster responded to a fire alarm turned in shortly after 9:30 last evening. and extinguished a blaze in & garage on the Fitzpat- rick estate or Hosey place. Act ing Deputy Chief stephen J. Bloomfield reported that there were no automobiles in the garage at the time. and that the only damage was to the rear wall of the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
HOLC Given Judgment
 Of$5, ,483 Here Today
Robert A. MartinO of Maryland Defendant in Action;
 Congress Avenue Property Involved

over one week. Defendants in the action, which seeks to foreclose on a $2,5O0 note secured by property on Frank street, are Daniel U. Leary, missing former city control Ter. and his wife, Sadie D. Leary.
 A motion to set aside the verdict of jury, which last week returned Q verdict of 95,O00 in favor of Wil- liam Henry, teller at the Waterbury Trust company, was denied. The action, originally claiming damages of S25, 900, was brought against the owners of the Hitchcock apartments at l64.84 West Main street. Henry had clainsd injuries suffered in Q fall at the address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Action Filed

Civil action to recover damages of $262.ls was brought in com- mon pleas court today by the Bankers and Shippers Insurance Company of New York against Ralph M. Romano of this city. The plaintiff concern charges that on November 2S of last year, a car operated by Aurele Adams of Waterbury. to whom the in- surance company had issued a policy to cover damage in. case of collision. was struck by a vehicle driven by Romano. The accident allegedly occurred on East Main street, near the intersection of Wolcott street. and necessitated repairs to Adams car costing $269.65. The defendant is accused of driving at a reckless and high rate of speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Market Made Advance
 At Opening Of Trading
SteeIs Led Way in Race to Higher Ground; American
 Airiines Also Took Good Jump Upward

the best general level since Oct. ls Trading was moderately active. <
 Bethlehem Steel ran up 2 point to GA 1-4 and Q. s. Steel gained { point to 54. General Steel casting preferred advanced i-2 points t 76 l-2 on the first dividend declarc on the stock in 10 years. '
 American Airlines jumped ? point to 50, while Allied Chemical, Doug las Airraft, Du Pont, Eastern Al Lines, Eastman Kodak, Johns Man' vile and Union Carbide were up 2 point and more. q
 oils met good buying and rnovcC forward fractionally. Norfolk k Western rose a point and Southeytt Railway preferred set a new l9tl high at S2 5-S, up 3-4, in a firm rai section. Gotham Silk Hosiery pre-. ferred sold at Ss, Q new high aEit up s points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Horse on Jake

The homeless horse which was found wandering on Watert0wn avenue, near Robbins street last Friday night by PatrOlmsn An- thony Mole and sent to the city yards, was returned to its orig. inal owner, Jake voIpe, junk peddler, yesterday.
 Jake sold the horse for 90, James McNAhon, assistant sue perintendent of streets, dlscov- cred t0 . Caretaker on Aurora street.. The Aurora street man abandoned the horse after pSr. chasing lt. Yesterday Jake re- luctantly accepted the "un. wanted" horse on being told he would be arrested on . charge of being cruel to animals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
SpOtlighting Brass CityNews
Arnistice Day

Plans will be completed tonight for the observance of this years holiday by members of the Arm istice Day general committee when they meet tonight at 7:S0 o'clock in the municipal court chambers in the city hall. The chairmen of the committees who consist of the finance committee, will meet at ' o'clock to adopt a budget for the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Air Raids

Sidney A. Johnson, chief air raid warden for Bridgeport, and winthrop Tilley, chief air raid warden for Mansfield, will outlinl procedures for the organization of civilian defense from air raids, for both large city and a small town. in the program sponsored by the State Defense Council over Sta tons WT1C, WICC and VERY on Monday ni9ht at T:45 o'clock Colonel Samuel II. Fisher. De- fense Administrator. will conduct the program and discuss state or. ganization for air raid wardens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Dates Selected For
 St. Joseph's Bazaar
Executive Committee Named to Supervise All Arr arrangements; Relief Campaign Now Being Conducted
BROOKLYN NEWS

MArcelynas, Ray x,ornbardo, Pas quale Cipriano, Norma Leone, Ro- land Buchs and Julia Russell.
 The Lithuanian Independent Po- litlcal club will hol da special meet ing tonight at 8 o'clock at the club house on Green street. Plans will be discussed for reodecorating the clubhouse. Thomas Matas, presi- dent, will preside.
 Professor Alexander J. Aleksis will direct a rehearsal of the St. Joe seph's Student choir tonight at 7:46 at the choir room in the old st.. Joseph's school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24

Elaborate plans are being made by khe parishioners of St. Joseph"s ehurch for the annual parish baxaar which will be held November %, 27, 20 and 29 at St. Joseph's hall, Novelty, merchandise, games and refreshment booths will be displayed ct the affair, with numerous special booths to be set up by the various organizations of the church. AS In past years contributions of articles for the booths will be accepted from lpariShioilers and business men Of tne Brooklyn section.
 Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pas- cor of the church, has announced Che names of tho persons who will constitute the executive committee end canvaSsers for the bazaar. 1Il- cluded in the group are Anthony |ghambaris, Peter Jokuhauskas, Dom- enic Matas, Casimir Dapkus, Frank lJirksaitis, Vincent Urbonas, ST., kfrs. Constance JasaitiS, Mrs. Vera lVogtlin, Mrs. Elizabeth Matuliuilas, Afrs, Mary Stankevicius, Mrs. Mag tialen Kartnauskas and Miss Mary Kasetaite. A large committee IS being formed to assist at the NoothA
 The local rederation of Lithu- Maian Roman Catholic societies has wpened Its second annual drive for funds in Q national campaign planned for the benefit of Lithu- knian refugees, needy persons in ktihuania, and Iithuanlans who have been banished into Siberia. Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, pres- bdent, has announced that the or wAnizatlon will enroll as members In the Fund persons who contrt- hute bne dollar or more. Thirty Five fund members were enrolled It . meeting earlier this week.
 Last year the local lodge raised Over 9l0O for the Fund. The na- Aional goal has been set at $i0O00, with 9760 expected from the state pS Connecticut. During the coming kear noted speakers will be en- kaged by the organization and Epecial programs planned for the benefit of the Fund, Professor Alek- ISis, said.
 The Y Raiders of the Brooklyn z. M. 0. A. will hold c seni-formal sinner dance tonight at the Three Eups Inn, Wallingford. Anthony is chairman. Assisting
 holas Salcito. Carnine
 rio Ragaglia and James
 11xe waterbury ayninaStic society will hold It's seventh annual gym nastic meet Sunday ct Venta hall, IOS Green street, starting at l2 o'clock noon. Many out-of- town teams are expected to participate. The program will include apparatus exercises or horizontal and par- ailel bars, side horse, also calis- tlaenics, Indian club drills, and spring board jumps. Dancing will follow the competition.
 Leon Buchs is physical director of the society. Other 5 who are assist tng with arrangements are: Charles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
GOT HER DIVORCE

Portland. Me, Oct. 24.-UP)-- Mrs. John ?. Ross had a divorce to- day after testifying that her sol- dier husband preferred the company of another woman and showed tt by having her tattoocd name re- moved from his arm and replaced vith that ag tas othaE woman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Verdict Of $500 GiUen B. Judge
 In Action Here

yudge Samuel AEelIitH today entered Q decision in common plens court for Che defendants to recover damages oe SB.0o and costs, lla . $500 Clvil action brOught by N. E. NKatake Of Portersvllle, California, against william n. Farrell and Joseph Farrell, both Of Waterbury. Lltlgation had concerned . celllslom on November 2S oe last year on Route 70, approx i1aateIy 9 miles north of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Early Alarm

Bremen of four companies responded to . fire this morning at 3:04 at 46 Pearl street where sparks from am incineratOr caused a veranda fire. Occu- pants were the family of Har- rison RelIdick, fire ofEicilas said. Damage was minor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
FUNERAL OF AsccILL

East Hartford, Conn. Oct. 2l.-- (UP)-Flneral services will be held Saturday for Samuel McGlll, IT,. 4l. former state commander of the dis abled American Veterans Of the World var. who died Wednesday night after an illness. He leaves his widow, C son and daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24

Angelo Perugini, 36, of High land farm. Middlebury, was re- ported by Waterbury hospital at- taches as resting comfortably" this noon. Peruglni was injured when the horse he was riding suddenly became frightened and pinned him against . building. and as . result fractured his left Ieg, hospital attendants said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Marriage Intentions

Francis Henyetski, 8 Pem. hefaom street and Mary SanteFo. a& South Elm street. have filed thesr maETiage intention at the sfffbe 6f Town Clerk Mary Q. WzHaanFifn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
Hospital Bulletins

The condition of Luigi Trosino of 73O Oakland place, New York city, was Described this afternoon as poor" by st. MaEy's hospital officials. TrOsinO was admitted with serious head injuries when he was struck and knocked to the ground at Exchange Place by an automobile operated by Frank M. Hoffman, 39, of I42 Atwood av- enze, last Saturday night.
 The injured mans name has been on the danger list since his admission to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
DIEs oF WOUND

New Britain, Conn. Oct. 24.--(uP) .charlea D0olitGee. n. died last nlwhk of q bullet wound in the head suffered when hls younger brother. neeIHenfalIv flEchaKHed small FkEls Ni,lls tllay AsEp playing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
THE CHILE PINE

The Chile pine, first discovered in Chile, Is considered the grand father of all pines. It was thriv, ing tree in the Jurassic Period, mil lions of years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24

Arbold Wool, 90. of s2e East Broadway, Milford, was said to be iia "goOd" condition this noon by Waterbury Hospital authorities where he was admitted yesterday with am eye injury. Hospital Of- ficlaIs sald yveeI hurt himself while working ct The Thinsheei Hgstals Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
BY ELMER 0. wAE.zER

(Unlted Rfess E1nanclal E0ttotl
 New York, Oct. 2l-(up)-Stocks advanced fractions to 2 points to- day. Steel slnares were In the van of the rally, which lifted prices to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-24
EXPLAINED

The literal translation of "hor d'oeuvre" is outside of work" bu| freely trasnlated 1t means "soine| thing unusual or extraordinary"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-04
ALUMINIUM SET

Our reg. S2O.35 set of
All Star Heavy cast alu-
minum! 101a-inch skillet,
10-inch griddle, J., 2 and
3-quart covered sauce
pans. 434-qt. dutch oven,
broiling rack and French
frying basket. Complete.