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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
Hackers Celebrate
 Wedding Anniversary
Sylvan Avenue Couple, Married AS Years, Dinner
 Guests at Home of Son and Daughter-in.Law
WASHINGTON HILL

MT. and Mrs. William Blacker of Sylvan avenue were guests of honor at turkey dinner Sunday night at the home of their son and daugh- ter-in-law, MT. and Mrs. John F. Blacker of Willow street. The senior Hackers celebrated their
 18th wedding anniversary Saturday. The home was beautifully decorated with pink and white and spring flowers, the centerpiece for the
 table being a large cake, with the lettering, "48th Wedding Anlliver- sary" in pink letters and white can- dles around the edge.
 Among those present were Mir. and Patrick Costello, MT. and Mrs. Harold Blacker, Mrs. Mary Shea, MT. and Mrs. Kilduff, Miss Marion Blacker and MT. and Mrs. John F. Blacker. The neighbors and friends of the Blackers extended their best wishes and hopes that two years from now, they will all be able to turn out for the 50th anniversary, and make it real party, combining both reighbors and friends. It is seldom, now-a-days, that we see people travelling down the road to- gether for 50 years.
 Saturday night, the Earbenders, at their Ladies Mite celebration held at the Community House, gave an ovation to some of their members, who were celebrating their wedding anniversaries: MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, were married 30 years; MT. and Mrs. Michael Kelly, A years; and MT. and Mrs. William P. Blacker, 48 years. The orchestra played music suitable for the oc- casion, and everyone gave them all three years for as many more years to be together. About 75 couples at tended, with Thomas Conway being master of ceremonies, Rep. Daniel and Mrs. Mahaney and Mary Kill martin one of the guests speakers. William F. Kelly, and Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, John Fitmaurice, ST., spoke about the good sportsman. ship manifested in the Earbenders, and above all their loyalty to each other and their community. Those in attendance were: MT. and Mrs. Thomas Conway, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Frageau, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Dulac, MT. and Mrs. w. F. Kelly, MT. and Mrs. John Cuddy, MT. and Mrs. Edward Leach, MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, MT. and Mrs. Gene Gladding, MT. and Mrs. James Gladney, MT. and Mrs. Thomas O'Donnell, MT. and Mrs. John Buckley, MT. and Mrs. Charles Meehan, MT. and Mrs. Edward Con- way, MT. and Mrs. John Ially, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Donavon, MT. and Mrs. Edward Goggins. MT. and Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
SPALLONE AGREES
 TO $2,S5O AWARD
Compensation Claim Is Against Bridgeport Con.
 StructiOn Co. Settled

Francis Spallone of 419 Washing ton Avenue was granted $2,s50 as full and final payment of his claims against the E. & F. Construction Company of Bridgeport, according to stipulated finding and award handed down ths morning by Com pensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot.
 The agreement was reached short ly after several doctors examined Spallone and recommended that a settlement would be the most bene- ficial to the claimant.
 Spallone was injured Sept. 26, 1889, when he fell off a scaffold while working for the construction com pany in Southbury. At that time an agreement was made between the company and Spallone, whereby the claimant was to receive $2l .S6 during his period of disability. A serious back injury resulted from the fall.
 On March 3, 194l, the respondent stopped these payments, Spallone charged, claiming that he (Spal- lone) was no longer disabled.
 In addition to the sum agreed upon today, the respondent will pay all hospital and medical bills, For mer Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch appeared for the claimant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
Dual Aim Achieved
 In Defense Program
WPA Mobizing Man-POwer for Essential Industries,
 Reducoing Number of Persons on Relief Roll

Its efforts now fully coordinated with those of other interested state agencies, the Connecticut WPA Is rapidly achieving Its dual aim Of providing the maximum possible man-power for defense industries and reducing WPA rolls, Acting Administrator Frank Upman, Jr., said today in reviewing his adminis- tration's defense training program.
 Governor Robert A. Hurley since taking office, has done much to insure the cooperation of the varl- ous state agencies participating or assisting in the defense Training Program and to iron out past diffi- culties.
 Facilities to handle an increased number of trainees have now been provided in 2l training stations in the Trade Schools of the state. The requirements of the aptitude and experience tests have been pro- gressively lowered to take in every possible adaptable man.
 At the same time, new set-up has been provided within the WPA oper- ating as mobile testing unit to further expedite the testing and refferal of WPA workers. The re- suit is that the number in train ing courses has been materially in- creased since the first of the year.
 An average of 237 WPA trainees per month have been under the de- fense training program since Janu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
542 FIRE ALARMS if SINCE APRIL l
Seven More Brush Fires Added to RecOrd-Break- :, ing List Today

Bremen were called out to ex- tinguish seven brush fires by 1 o'clock this noon. The alarms since the first of the month have brought the total up to 542, marking 1t as the busiest month the fire depart n1ent ever had in its history. The previous record which was estab- lished in April 1S36, was left far behind.
 Firemen yesterday responded to 35 alarms, of which 32 were for brush fires. Besides the Waterville fire, another obstinate fire occurred yesterday in the eastern part of the city in the vicinity of Meriline and Ellsmere avenue, around Frost and Cheshire roads, which is densely wooded.
 The most stubborn fire was the huge state forest blaze in the Wat erville section which was still con- tinuing when Deputy Chief Martin J., Campion relieved Chief Thomas F. Cavanuagh from duty at 9 o'clock today. Two alarms were received for the Waterville section yesterday.
 Another call was received by the fire department yesterday which ex- tinguished roof fire at the home of William Moore, IT Driggs street. Lieut.. Eugene Legge of the fire mar Shal'S office said that sparks from an incinerator caused the blaze. Slight damage was done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29

It will be announced officially shortly that three Waterbury men, w. K. Simpson, R. M. Kenney and Frank J. Green, secretary of tthe Chamber of Commerce, will serve on the state committee. Research pro- grams will be held at the Univer- sity of Connecticut at Storrs.
 Explanation Given
 In announcing plans for Research day, Dr. Karl T. Compton, president of Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology and chairman of the New England Councils New Products committee, declared:
 Industrial research can be made to contribute importantly to the readjustment which will inevitably follow the completion of the defense program. The longer the all-out effort lasts the more complicated will be this problem of readjustment The nation is making 8 prodigious effort to expand its industrial out put and to accomplish this, workers are being given new skills and ad- ditional employees drafted from other fields. The maintenance of our standard of living will require that wye continue to utilize these indus trial workers and their newly &C., quired skills tothe fullest possible extent.
 "The development of new products to satisfy deferred consumer de- sires and the discovery of more effective processes through the ap- plicatlon of industrial research methods and, so far as New Eng land is concerned, more complete utilization of its natural resources can go a long way toward easing the transition to 8 normal peace time economy some years hence. More over, the mobilization of the coun- try's research faclliteis for the more effective prosecution of the defense program will itself inevitably re- suit in the creation of new and im- proved industrial processes. These processes may in many instances be used as the tools to help acheive 8 better balanced indutrial economy in the years that lie ahead"
 Annual Event
 Research day in New England is sponsored annually by the Coun- cil's New Products Committee in cooperation with the Engineering so- cities of New England, Inc, state manufacturers associatoins, Cham Der of Commerce and colleges and technical schools.
 Research day meetings will held at the University of Maine, Orono, May 16; Norwich University, North field, Vt., May 15; Massachusetts State Colelge, Amherst, May 16; Boston Chamber of Comemrce, May 16; Hotel Commander, Cambridge, May 20; Hovey Institute, Waltham, May 15; Worcester Polytechnic In- stitute, May l5; Rhode Island State College, Kingston. May l6; the Uni- versity of Connecticut, Stors, May 16; and the University of New Hampshire, Durham, June 3. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
LEOTA CHENEY
 ASKS DIVORCE
Helen Bauser and Dorothy Richards Also Petition
 Court for Decrees

Three divorce petitioners, two charging intolerable cruelty and one assertion, filed civil actions in Su- perior Court this morning. Leota Clark Cheney of Waterbury, seek ing a decree, custody of four minor children, and alimony, charges her husband, Wallace Cheney, with in- tolerable cruelty, and states that the defendant was sent to States prison at Wethersfield on June 8, 1889, on a charge of moral turpitude.
 The Cheneys were married at Hot Springs, South Dakota, Nov. 30, 1882. Atty. William K. Lawlor rep resents the plaintiff.
 In addition to asking a divorce from Clarence F. Bauser of Water bury, Helen N. Bauser, also of this city, seeks 8 change of name to Helen N. Silkcaitis. and then to Silks. The couple was married here on Oct. 2, 1883. Plaintiff charges assertion.
 Custody of a minor child, Brent, aged 3, is asked by Dorothy L. Rich ards of Waterbury, in her divorce petition against Glenn o. Richards, also of this city. Plaintiff states she married Richards in Brewster, N. r., on May "A, 1887. Cruelty is charged. Atty. Vincent A. Miller appears for Mrs. Richards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
Defense Peace Time Production Objects of Research Day
CATHOLIC HOME
 SUPERIOR DIES Sister Mary Bernardo Spent Most of Life as
 School Teacher

Hartford, April 29- Sister Mary Bernardo (Shea), of the Order of Sisters of Mercy, superior at St. Mary's Home, West Hartford, died early Monday morning after 8 weeks illness.
 The funreal Will be held at St. Mary,s Home, 29l Steele road, West Hartford, "wednesday at 9:3O a. m. Burial will be in St. Mary's ceme- tery.
 Sister Bernardo spent the greater part of her life teaching in the schools of the diocese, having taught at St. Patrick's school, Thompson vile; Mt St. Joseph academy; St. Peter's school and the Immaculate Conception school, all in Hartford; St. Mary's school in Norwich. Be- fore coming to St. Mary's Home, she taught at St. Augustine's school in Bridgeport.
 Tn paying tribute to Sister Ber- nardo, her colleagues at St. Joseph,s convent, issued the following state ment Monday:
 "The Sisters of Mercy are sad- dened by the loss of one of their most efficient members. Her kindly manner, her remarkable under standing and all-embracing charity endeared her not only to members Of her community but also to the aged men and women at the insti- tuition of which she was the su- perior."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
New Airport

A commercial airport for Wat erbury and vicinity is in process of construction at the Mt. Tobe field, 1t was announced recently by Harold T. Shalett and Francis Field, co-amanagers of the enter prise.
 According to plans, the new field will boast $12,OOO hangar and an administration building. The entire project will be oper- ated as a closed corporation, the Waterbury Airport, Inc.
 MT. Shalett is the well known Waterbury merchant and anna teur pilot, and MT. Field is mana ger of the Bethany airport and president of the Bethany Air Service, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29

Waterville, Maine, April 29 - Elmer l.. Baxter of Waterbury, g senior at Colby college, Water vile, Maine, was accorded high h0nors last week when he was made a member of Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary scholas- tic society.
 .4,. I'm introducing MT. Baxter to the members and guests at the annual banquet, Prof. Mary H. Marshall, president of the Colby chapter, made the following cita- ton: "Mr. Baxter was recom- Inended f0 rejection to Phi Beta Kappa as an able student with a good scientific mind. His courses have been very largely in the sciences. He has applied his abili- ties in a wide variety of fields extra -curricular as we'll as mathe- nautical, particularly in his edi- torship of the Colby Echo this year. He has proved himself student of substantial accomplish mcnt and promise"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29

ary l, 1940, as compared with an average of 5l from August 4, 1940. through December, 1940. Of the WPA workers interviewed to date, approximately 50 per cent have been found suitable for defense training in one type of skill or another. and such Is the demand for trainees that only 12 per cent of those com pleting the training courses have had to be reassigned to WPA.
 Every effort is being made to place the WPA worker directly or through training in lieu of the out of-state worker, of which the influx in recent months has been large. The increased number of WPA workers participating in the De- fense Training program and their gradual assimilation into defense industries has served another very important purpose in eliminating to date the arbitrary curtailment of project workers to keep expendi- lures within reduced quotas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29

Arthur Martin, MT. and Mrs. John McAvoy, MT. and Mrs. William Heady, Mir. and Mrs. William Lewis, MT. and Mrs. W. Lonergan, Mir. and Mrs. William Blacker and MT. and Mrs. M. Kenney and Martin Scully.
 MT. and Mrs. Vincent A. Coates, MT. and Mrs. Frank Devereaux, MT. and Mrs. T. Driscoll, MT. and Mrs. Peter Lawlor, MT. and Mrs. J. Sav- age, MT. and Mrs. T. McElligott, MT. and Mrs. Gunther Mathes, MT. and Mrs. H. Wiggleworth, MT. and Mrs. J. Dalton, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Conway, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Michael Kelley, MT. and Mrs. John Dzick, Mrs. Joseph Kendrick, Mrs. William Sutton, Mrs. Frank Sturges, Mrs. Elizabeth Joyce, and the Misses Peg. gy Conway, Lena Gigalogio, Eteph- anie Groorck, Evelyn Buckley, Rose Massanet, Daniel Mahaney, Edward Sullivan, Thomas Lalley, John Fitz- maurice, Sr.. William Conway, James Kelliher, Henry Hayden, Jr., Frank Joyce, James Mccormick, Alfred Overton, J. Norton, Joseph Bradley, Howard Mullens and Patrick Hogan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
MRS. M'CREADY D, SEEKING $l,OOO
Anthony and Clara Can- tanzarO Defendants; Far-
 rells Sued for $500

Anthony and Clara Cantanzaro of Waterbury are named defendants in @ $1,000 civil action filed against them in the court of Common Pleas this morning by Mrs. Margaret Mo- Cready, of this city.
 Mrs. McCready alleges she suf- fefed personal injuries when she was struck by 6 car operated by the defendant, Anthony, last April 20, as she attempted to cross South Main street. Atty. Walter W. Smyth represents the plaintiff.
 In the second civil action filed in Common Pleas court today. H. R. Matzke of California asks dam- ages of $500 from William and Jo- seph Farrell, both of Waterbury, for loss of his car in a collision on November %, 1940. on the New Haven highway. A son. Robert Matzke. e divinity student at Yale, operated the plaintiffs car. Negll- gence and reckless driving is charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
Hospital
 Bulletins

No change was reported by st. Mary's hospital today in the con- ditiOn of Louis Wenzel, Jr., 2l, of 42 Coniston avenue, who suffered serious injuries in an automobile accident which took the life of his companion, John E. Porzenheim, IT,, of 30 Oakville avenue.
 The accident occurred on Cooke Hill road in Cheshire early Sun4 day morning, Coroner William B. Henessey expects to issue . fifid- ing within a few days.
 Another passenger, John Hlawa. of Chestnut Grove, Watertown was slightly injured when the au- tomobile jumped a ditch of the highway and crashed into . tree with terrific force. The car was demolished.
 Henry Rinaidi, 56. of Saunders avenue, Oakvillc, was admitted to the Waterbury hospital shortly before noon today with . frac- tured skull suffered while he was at his employment at the Iron Works. He was struck with . sledge hammer. His condition was said to be "fair."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
JAMES HACERMAN
 WILL VISIT CITY

Finl arrangements were completed last night for a special open meet ing at Odd Fellows hall May 8 under the auspices of Ansantawoe encampment of Waterbury, in honor of the coming visit of the inter- national head of the Order, Grand Sire James A. Hagerman of Saska- toon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
 Roy Bywater, noble grand of Townsend lodge. said Grand officers from all Connecticut branches of the lodge will attend. This is the first time in the history of the lodge that the international head has visited Waterbury MT. Bywater stat ed. All Odd Fellows and Rebekas are invited to attend. Professional entertainment has been planned as part of thee vening's entertainment, and jeweled pins, emblematic of ser- vice will be presented to all past chief patriarchs during the evening.
 
 Bing Crosby chops woods on his ranch for exercise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
Appraisal

A value of $5,044.60 is placed on the estate of William Craft, in an inventory filed in probate court. MT. Craft, who was a re- tired employe of the Waterbury Manufacturing Company branch of the Chase Brass and Copper Company, died March 8.
 Property at 23l Walnut street is listed at $2,750. Three mort gage notes make up the rest of the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
S3,O0O Judgment

A stipnlated agreement of s. 900 was reached this morning between counsel and Common Pleas Judge Miles F. McNiff in the $15,OOO civil action damage suit of Frederick Petteway of Waterbury against the Cadillac Sales & Service, Inc., also of this city.
 Frederick, aged 10. claimed personal injuries suffered last Jan. 2. when 8 car owned by the defendant and operated by one Robert Bass, struck him as he was sliding on his sled down Adams Street extension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
"Thunbs Upw

A movie review of the Euro- pean struggle on land, sea and air, Thumbs Up", will be shown at . public gathering Wednesday evening. April 90. at the head quarters of the local Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. 100 Grand street.
 This picture was recently shown at Radio City. It depicts the English struggle, and is in- terspersed by Q running conn mentary by Lowell Thomas. Two shorter films, one In color. win depict south America The nuhlic e invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
Asks Decree

Margaret Adrienne Farnham of Portland, Maine. seeks 8 divorce from Franklin H. Farnham, also of that city, in petition filed this morning In Superior Court. Mrs. Farnham, charging intolerable cruelty, also asks custody of a mi- nor child, Patricia, aged 6. Atty. Edward J. BalthaZar represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
Democracy at Work

Dr. Ayonzo G. Grace, commits sioner of education In Connecti- cut, will be the principal speaker at a specia meeting of the boards of education, Parent-Teachers as- sociations, and teachers of rural education in the towns of Har- winton, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Oxford. Middlefield, Prospect, Wolcott and Middlebury, 1t was announced today. The gathering will be held in the Bradleyville school on the Whittemore road on May 6, at 7:30 D. m.
 Dr. Grace will speak on Democracy at Work in Our Edu- cational Program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
--- SPOTLTGHTZNG--- Brass City News
Last Notice

Town Clerk Mary c. Kil- martin warned dog owners to- day that their pets must be lic- ensed by Thursday of this week or a $1 penalty will be added to the fee.
 The town clerks office will be open until 8 p. m. today. to- morrow and Thursday. After Thursday the penalty must be imposed under the law. There are still many hundreds of local dogs to be registered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
Three Waterbury Men
 To Serve With State
 Group Perfecting Plan
Special Observances Arranged for Ten New England A. Cities-Dr. Karl I. Compton of M. I. T. Gives Fm Formal Explanation of General Program

Industrial research both for aa- tional defense and long-range peace time production will be stressed at Research Day observances to be marked in 10 New England cities on May 15 and 16. according to an announcement made in Boston today by the New England coun- oil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29
BRIDGEPORT BRASS
 REPORTS EARNINGS

For the three months ended March 3l. 1941, interim figures subject to audit, of Bridgeport Brass Com pany (excluding uiaconsolidated subsidiaries) reflect net earnings after taxes, depreciation and all other charges (including allowance for additional taxes). of $S85, ,214.44 equal to approximately Ale per share on 942, ,990 shares outstanding.
 This compares with $36l ,373.09 or 38 per share for the corresponding period of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29

Andy Devine a bit unhappy over the 900 batting average Of his pigeons in the recent races.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-29

Bing Crosby chops woods on his ranch for exercise.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-11
AFL to Continue War on Communists
In Unions, Despite U. S. Policy
OF Aid to Russia, Says Green
President of American Federation of Labor Says Organ
ization to Continue Policy of War on Communists in
Ranks of Labor-Outlines Attack Against Enemy

81. No Communist should be per-
mitted to act as an officer of any
union affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor.
"2. No delegate from Commu-
MIST -officered union or any person ad-
vocating Communism should be ac-
cepted by central body or state fed
Grafton of labor.
Personal Responsibility
SO. Every union member should
realize his personal responsibility for
doing his part in keeping his union
American, and that duty consists in
these essential acts: (a) attending
union meetings, (b) following and
understanding what is done, (c) get
ting full reports from all persons to
whom union work is delegated, (d)
challenging any proposal or any pol
icy that does not conform to demo-
cratic principles and constructive
methods.
"a. Mass meetings should be held
and Representatives should appear at
appropriate community meetings to
keep the public advised of labor's de-
sire to render constructive service in
this national emergency. Preserva-
ton of democracy is peculiarly labor's
cause"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-11
EDWARD DIG, 81,
CALLED BY DEATH

Edward C. Dig, age 81, $50 Millville
Avenue, former restaurant proprietor,
died of complications at o'clock SUM-
day afternoon in Mercy Hospital. He
had been i'll one week.
Mr.. Dig was born in Hamilton, Au-
gust 20, 1878, the son of H. A. and
Caroline Boil Dig. In 1898 he mar
ried Mayme Little.
Besides the widow, he leaves one
son, Russell Dig, Hamilton; one
daughter, Mrs. Curtis Kennedy, Col
lege Corner; five brothers, William
Dig, Dayton; Louis, Carl, Harry, and
Paul Dig, all of Hamilton; one sister,
Mrs. Henry Weiss, Hamilton, and
three grandchildren.
Mr.. Dig had resided in Hamilton
his entire life. He had been retired
from the restaurant business for IL
years.
Funeral services for Mr.. Dig,
whose death brings community wide
sorrow, were held in his residence
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
with Rev. F. c. Kuether, pastor of ST.
Johns Evangelical Church, officiating
Burial was in Greenwood.