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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
Young Woman Held
 On Forgery Count
Case Continued Today Under Bonds of $l 900; Youne
 Man Faces EmbezzIement Complaint; SzOO Involved

Felicia Yankosly, %, of 0e sheS. field street, was granted . contin- uance to Monday on a charge of forgery this morning in municipal court when she was arraigned be. fore Judge T. '. Conway. The ac- cuAed was placed under 9l 600 bonds by Judge Conway.
 LieutS. William Foley and Con- Tlie ShAnahAn of the local detec- tive bureau, arrested the woman on . warrant charging that she forged four cheeks totAling $S4 and drawn on the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank.
 Edward Miller, 10, of 4To North Main street, charged with evnbeS2le- raent was also given Q continuance to Monday and was placed under a $500 bond. Miller Is charged with taking 1200 from the General Oil company on WAtertown avenue where he was employed as q gaso- line station attendant. The money represented the weekend receipts taken in by the company, Lieut.. William Pollard, of the detective force said. He was brought back from Dover, Delaware.
 Harry Hafford, 90, of Norfolk, Conn, charged with reckless driv. ing and overlooking, was allowed q continuance to July 25. He was arrested yesterday after a collision with 6 0. Ry. &S L. Co. bus and the truck he was operating was in- volved In an accident on South Main street and Pearl Lake road. Mrs. Amanda Blum, 6l, of 22 Oak. wood avenue, was injured in the ac. cident as she attempted to board the bus.
 William F. Newell, 37, of { Wheeler street paid $io for a nolle on a charge of speeding.
 A &i0 cash bond was called in the case of Benjamin Jianin, 36, of 6T9 Waving avenue, New York city when the accused failed to appear in court to answer . charge of oper. ating without . license.
 Richard Krause, 3S, of Mason ave- nue, charged with read rules viola.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
MURDER, SUICIDE IN BRIDGEPORT.
Woman, With Two Sons in Army Shot !; Man Kills
 Himself

{ Bridgeport, Conn, July l0-(uP) s-@-A man and . woman died today Of gunshct wounds in what police fbelieved was . murder and q glt- eide.
 The woman was Identified as Mrs. Mary Siskovic, who was said by state police to have two sons in the army. Her body was found in an automobile in an isolated section.
 The man was Identified as Joseph Pavlovsky, 4S, who was believed to have three children. His body was found in g woods about 100 yards from where the automobile was sta- tioned.
 After . preliminary investigation, local police believed Pavlovsly shot Mrs. Siskovic in his automobile and then committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.
 The bodies were found early this morning by state police. The cars dim lights were on.
 The bodies were taken to Q Fair. held funeral home.
 State Police ser9t. Henry Mayo of the Westport barracks, reached at the funeral home, was reticent about discussing the case other than confirming the Identities of the couple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
Find Berry-Picker

Mrs. Mariana OTIowski of 420 South Main street, was the object of a search last night when she failed to return from a weoAea berry patch in the woods oR Chestnut Hill road. Her son, on the edge of the road waited and when he saw that his mother was still Mot coming and it became dark, s1e called Desk Sergt. Bern ard Burns that his mother was somew here in the woods and was afraid she may have injured her. self.
 Three motor patrol cars with Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Carsons Captain Fred S. Hickey and Serst. Joseph Petit went to the scene.
 Securing the woods for almost q half hour, Sergt. Petit came up0n the woman serenely picking the barely diseernible berries from Q bush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
NAME SPEAKER
 FOR RALLY HERE
Strong Protests to Be Reg istered at Meeting Tues. day Evening

Strong protests against sending American men into another World War will be made at the Anti War rally which the America First Oon- mittee will hold in the ballroom of The Elton Hotel on Tuesday even- ing at 8 P. M. Three of the leading spokesrnen for the America First Committee will address the audience which Is expected to exceed 600 people.
 Among those who will come here to speak are Mrs. Francis B. Phil lips, author, writer and economist and one of the most eloquent speak CTS of her sex in the eastern part of the United States. Cary F. Jacob professor of history and economies at Smith College will be the second speaker, and Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston radio commentator.
 The meeting is open to the public free of any charge and the members of the committee urge every father, mother, sister and brother who would have single drop of blood to spfll if this country goes to war, to attend this rally and to bring their friends.
 Each member of the committee is assigned particular task to perform in order to make this meet ing highly successful.
 The Mothers of American Sons organization is actively cooperating with the America First Committee and all of that organizations mem bers are urged to turn out.
 Mrs. Phillips is recognized as the one of the foremost women speak CTS in the east. Her services as a public speaker are in great demand. She has shared speaking honors with Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, Unit- ed States Senators Burton K. Wheeler, Gerald P. Nye and Robert A. Taft and also with Kathleen Norris the writer.
 On Wednesday evening of next week she will share the speaking ilonors with Gov. La Toilette of Wisconsin, brother of United States Senator Robert M. La Toilette, when they appear at an anti war rally in Stamford, Conn.
 Mrs. Phillips who is the mother of two boys, will have as her sub ject T speak as the Mother of Two American boys"
 Professor Jacob Is well known in the educational circles of the United States and ranks high among the educators of this country, He is an active and outspoken opponent of sending American men to die on foreign soil three or four thousand miles away from home.
 Professor Jacob has addressed many of the mommoth anti war rallies that the America First Com mittee have sponsored throughout the ration. His subject will be Why kI oppose the killing of American Men on Foreign Soil"
 MT. Ryan is well known through out the New England states where he has been conducting an inten sive speaking tour against Americai involvement in another World Wal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
By SAM DINE

Sergeant John F. Brickel, retired officer of the Waterbury police force owns a whistle with the words '"The Acme Tgi1urideTer" engraved on its surface. Suspended by a short leath- CT belt that is attached to the whis- tie is a round badge bearing the irl- Scription August {, 189l". The date commentaries the beginning of a career, the whistle is the symbol of its owners vocation. Behind the two is Q story of the days when Water bury was in its adolescence. The halcyon era when the corner saloon was the custodian of western cul- ture, and total war" description of marital existence.
 Serg. Brickel retired from active police service on July IS, 1886, Al the time of his retirement he was 72 years of age, and had served on the local force for 45 years. He was born on February g, 1864, in the midst ot nationwide celebration in honor ot the birthday of no less person than George Washington; and the first day of bis life was spent in house on Scovill street, in rooms directly over a blacksmith's shop. A church now stands on the site of the old srnithy.
 Mentally Alert
 At 77, Serg. Brickel is somewhat more subdued perhaps than when he welded a stick in defense of law and order, but the evidence of a powerful physique is still present. Mentally he Is as vigorous as a man half his years. He is fond of reminiscing over old experiences, and the greater part of his leisure is spent on the porch of his Waterville street home. There Serg. Brickel sits entfroned upon g hammock, surrounded by the fra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
ONE SURVIVOR
 TAKES HIS LIFE

Boston, July 19-- (UP)-Capt James Mackenzie, 66, master of the Robin Locksley which brought home 1o survivors of the torpedoed Robin Moor, told a federal board of inves- tigation yesterday that he believed Francis J. Batkiewicz of Altoona, Pa., seaman on the sunken vessel, had committed suicide by leaping into the sea. He said other crew members had suggested on two oc- casions locking up Batkiewicz who was acting strangely" on the voy- age from Cape Town, South Africa.
 The captain said he was planning such action when Batkiewicz fore stalled the move by leaping over- board. Capt. Mackenzie said the boat was halted and 8 sear;G made but fear of stalking submarines prompted him to abandon the search after a short time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
War, Work or Heat (?)

Not . single person appeared at the office of the registrarss of voters yesterday to enroll on Democratic or Republican pFizn- ary lists, though advertisements announcing an enrolment ses- sion would be held had been published. Registrars John T. Derwin and Albert O. Taller, with their deputies and assist ants were ready t0 receive aj- plications fer enrollment from l2 noon to g ?. Sa., but no enc showed up.
 The registrars will held another enrolment session next Friday. The present Demo. cratic primary list contains sbaut 2O,000 names, while She Repue. Ilcan lists number abeut e,eee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
Hospital
 Bulletins

While playing in front of his home, James Chapman, 6, son Of HAreld Chapman, RED No. 2, Prospect, was struck by an auto- mobile driven by Frank Miller Ok Prospect Center. The child was taken to the St. Mary's Hospital by MiIIe. where 1t was found that 1t had suffered abrasions and possible internal injuries.
 According to authorities the child was said to have been play- ing near his home on Prospect Union City read, and then to have Impulsively run into the 0ncOIia- ing car operated by Miller.
 The condition of Mrs. Amanda Blum, 61, of 22 OaIwood avenue. was described by St. Mary's at- taches this morning as "doiag well". NTrS Blum was admitted to the hospital yesterday with q possible fracture of ribs and other body injuries as she was thrown eD bMS BhUWn0 " ~ G @SA SA@SAA ing into a c. Ky. and l.. Company bus as she attempted to enter the bus. The driver of the truck, Harry Hafford, 90, of Norfolk, was notified to appear in munici- pal court.
 Seven ether passengers in the bus at the time of the collision which occurred on South Main street and Pearl Lake Road re- ceived bad shaken up but Other- wise escaped unhurt.
 
 Ofacials at the Waterbury hos- pital reported that the condition Of William J. Larkin, common pleas court prosecutor, was "qulet satisfactory" this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
Chatfield Avenue Man Found Deas

Joseph EFaldl of S5 ChSttield avenue, who has been in his room since late Wednesday night, was found dead in bed yesterday afternoon by Antonio Guerrina of the same address. William Misliara of 100 Cherry street, who was at the house at the time, became anxious about the man and went into the room with the woman.
 pr. Edward H. Kirschbaulll, medical examiner, announced death was due to natural causes.
 Born in Italy, Eraldi was em- ployed in construction work at the scoviIl Manufacturing Com pany until . few months ago when he suffered an injury to his shoulder. The funeral will be held from the MaioranO Funeral Home, with the time and other arrangements to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
Goes to Quoddy

Joseph Borges, of this city. left today with 90 other boys from diff ferent cities in Connecticut, for an intensive defense training course at the IVA Regional school in Quoddy, Me.
 Joseph lives at 30 West Clay street. He will take up Machine shop course at Quoddy. The train. ing course will cover . period of six months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19

hour limit. He would trail on often. der with stop watch in hand, make the arrest, and turn him in. Viola tors were generally fined s and costs.
 Sergt. Brickel was also the first legally appointed traffic officer in this city, and the first court officer to open the sessions of the city court.
 In his capacity as court officer, Sergt. Brickel was required So de- liver prisoners to Meriden, Cheshire, Niantic, New London and the New Haven County jail. In the days when respect for law was as much a mat ter of civic concern as the thirteen principal upanishads, he would take as many as twelve men to the New Haven jail, all handcuffed together in the rear of a trolley car. There were times when seventeen or eight cen offenders damned the confines of the prisoners cage, most of them booked on charges of drunkenness, breach of the peace, and breaking and entering.
 Captured
 Several times prisoners attempted to break away while being led to the New Haven Bastille. On one occAS- ion, Sergt. Brickel engaged in con- versation with Q passenger on a Whalley avenue trolley in New Haven, while conveying 8 man to the jail. At an intersection the trolley came to a stop, and the prisoner made a sudden dash for freedom. Brickel pursued him into a back yard, fired one or two shots over his head, and the fugitive capitulated without struggle.
 Another who made good his es- cape, was later captured by Hamden police, and taken into custody. The same man, at 8 subsequent time, was arrested in Hartford, and con- victed on a charge of murder. E Sergt. Brickel suffers from knee injury which has caused him con- siderable expensive medical treat ment. It bothers him to this day and serves as a reminded of an in- cident that took place twenty eight years ago.
 He had arrested a man for throw ing 8 rock through the plate-glass window of a saloon owned by a nameless Denny the Cat" While conducting the prisoner to the 1ock-up, he rliomentarily relaxed his grip, and the miscreant managed to squirm free. Hrickel gave chase, and as he was on the verge of catching him, slipped and struck the pave- ment with both knees. A vigilant by- stander seized the fugitive, and Brickel managed to struggle to his feet, although with some difficulty He put the "twisters" (vernaculal for iron n-claws) on the man. ant brought hirn in. He was later finet $50 and costs.
 But Sergt. Brickel has literally painful recollection of the event, ant medical attention has failed to ef feet real cure.
 Present Day
 Sitting alone on the Watervill street porch, Sergt. Brickel must of ten marvel at the luxury accorde' law-breakerS today. Prisoners ar taken in with all the comfort tha modern mechanical ingenuity cal contrive. They ride in snlooth-run' ming patrol-cars, but in the old day. man was lucky to be carkted away in wagon.
 Plugging away at his pipe, Sergt Brickel must sometimes think with certain amount of nostalgia of the time when a man had to be a com bination of wrestler, sprinter and super -sleuth in order to make 6 passable patrolinan. But, in the main, he Is contended. Let the younger fellows break their necks Sergt. Brickel is taking . we'll earned rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN KILLED

Haverhill, Mass, July is-(UPj The badly-bruised body of an unidentified woman was found ear@ ly today in 8 downtown street, iead@ ing a medical examiner to the6ifsB she either had been slugeed and thrown from an auto or killed by hit-run driver.
 She was found by two yot1iag men, Theofilas Tf1eofilopoulas, 2B. and Francis Murpsiy, 90, who told police they had met her earlier in the night at q cafe but had left her in front of City Hall. They said they were enroute home when they saw the body sprawled ln the roadway.
 The men said they took her to z hospital where she was pronounced dead. A medical examiner Ascribed death to a fractured skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19

ton, was given q ccntinuance Aug. {. Rrause was arrested by Moe tor Patrolnan Joseph Lcvallo yes@ terday.
 Wiison E. Dean, 20, of Aes west Main street, was allowed q ccntin~ liance to July a on charges of reckless driving ard evading respcnA sbiiIity when his case was called i1 court.
 . Motor Patrolmen Ray Grady and Frank Leary arrested Dean after nfl accident last night when the car he was driving struck parked aus tomobile in front of ll3S West Main street.
 Dean, the officers said, continued on without stopping to ascertain f any damage was done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
Steel Arrives

Fears that a shortage of heavy steel for non-government projects might delay completion of the new Baldwin street bridge have been set at rest by delivery of the metal.
 City Engineer Charles A. Root believes that the bridge will be completed on schedule by the middle of September. A celebfa- ton marking the opening of the bridge will be held under tn sponsorship of the Washington Park Community club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
CLAUDE THORNHILL SUNDAY FEATURE
America's Ace Arranger to Play By Request at
 Lake COmpounce

Claude Thornhill, credited with being Americas ace arranger and pianist, will play return engage ment at Lake Compounce Sunday night. Thornhill has been widely heralded over the CRS network and on Columbia records, and his band Is definitely considered as one of the new dance sensations of l941. Fea- tured vocalist with the orchestra is charming Peggy Claire.
 Lake Compounce will feature its usual fine display of fireworks on Saturday night together with danc- ing during the evening to the swing tunes of the Hal Mcintyre orches- tra. The concert Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock will be presented by the Fulton American band of Waterbury.
 The Smokey Joe Railroad" is a new attraction that has been re- gently installed at Compounce. It consists of a miniature train and live steam locomotive which steami and pufFs around the trees at the base of the mountain in such c realistic manner that 1t literally captivates the children and is . erownups. many of whom seem tc sourco of great curiosity to tho get an equally thrill out Of the ridf Itself.
 The daily roller skating sesslcnl every afternoon and evening with the exception of Saturday and Sun. day evenings are exceptionally well patFonised as are also the say the KFakowEka orchestra eact pslkas and sweet swing tunes ol Thursday night,
 The bathing and numerous ridel arc coming ll fog their share 0l attention at compounce, and thl excellent picnic facilities are en- levod bg C great number cf orRnn. lEsalona sFom Ail nEaE ilae state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19

The big week is nearly herel To- morrow ushers in one of the most eventful periods of the year. Thous- ands of visitors will throng the city during the 23rd annual con- vention of the Connecticut Depart nient, American Legion.
 It will mark the first time since 19S2 that Corporal Coyle post, Connecticuts oldest unit of the Legion, has had the honor of playing host. Incidentally without detracting from the splendid hOs- pitaIity of other communities, no city has ever equalled the suc- cess achieved here in 1882.
 The hospitality of the city, off cially, and of the residents, individ- ually; the marching units, the dis play of enthusiasm, the comrade- ship and all those other little in- gradients that tend to make sofne- thing outstanding were greatly in evidence.
 Mayor Vincent A. ScuiIy as a
 member of Corporal COyle Post will march with Commander JO- seph A. Hackett and General Chairman George McDuffat at the head of the posts contingent.
 Incidentally the first shall be last. If the convention were to be held in another city, Corp. Coyle Post would have a place of honor for recording the greatest percent age increase in membership during the past year, but as host next Sat- urday--its members come last In the great parade.
 State Commanders of six New England states will march and will review the big parade here. Out-oi town visitors will be the guests oi executives of the Connecticut De. pertinent.
 Pre-conventiom runner - Rev Henry Cassidy, Q native ef Water. bury viii retire as state chaplain and prominent clergyman of Wa. teFbuFy wllL succeed him. The boy are placing their bets on the Rev Rager B. T. Anderson, presen state chaplain ef the ED.
 British and Canadian veteran are meeting over the weekend te complete arrangements for parslcl- patton in the demonstration of "Ali' Out For Algaerfca."
 Chairman George [. MeDuff hal been gIven assurance tAat the aQ, aiam will h@ MHafs14d im lne9lAng e8l Rsnaas iH selsialnl41 eAzsoss an|
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
DR. JOHN PURNEY
 DIES ON VACATION

New Britain. Conn. July ie = e, p,1 - Word was received teddy of the death of Medical Examiner ur, John purney. who dled TlnuEsday night while on vacation at ehel. burne, Nova Scotia.
 pr. ptfney wAs e prominent los eal phgkieian who delivered mora than alog haeies in the past i1 years E1is record gear Waa ku@s Mla4n hm 6ellF@Fea H49.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
BUDCE BOARDMAN
 TAKES POINTERS

New Haven. Conn. July ie. (UP) Judge William D. Bcardsmeu, Bridgeport. today succeeded retiring state Referee John w. Banks as chairman Of the state bar examirs Ing committee.
 Judge Doardman formerly was secretary of the committee. Arthur M. Cclniey, Bridgeport attorney, was named a new member Of the committee. Attorney WslliRIii ". uaeer, Waterbury, was named sec FatAgy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
RECKLESS DRIVING
 IS CHARGED

James RhlnehaTt, ie. of co Orange street. vas arrested on & charee Of reckless driving this morning after ass accident on Wa. terkown avenue. Motor PatEolman John peeloy aald Rhlnehart, who was driving an automobile, struck d telephone pole near the New ha- ven Dairy and mapped t on at the base.
 NhinehaFt Wiil be avalgnee in manlalnai court Monday morning H@e tafaa 1can h. Gaan1N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Registrars Outing

Registrar of Voters John T. Derwin, Deputy Registrar Mich ael J. Slavin and aides Mcihael Bergin and Daniel J. Mahaney have been invited to attend the 10th annual outing of the Con- necticut Democratic Registrars association next Sunday at Greens farm, Wallingford.
 Gov. Robert A. Hurley, U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney and other political leaders are ex- pected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-19
Relief Declines

Only 354 families now receive city aid, according to the monthly report of Superintend. ent of Welfare Martin Hayden. Of this number, 112 receive full aid while the rest get partial assistance.
 There were 159 persons in in- stituti0ns, . reduction of six from the figure for May. The full welfare department case load was 2O6 less than in May, and 411 less than in April.
 If expenditures are kept down to the present rate, the depart ment will end the year with . surplus of $1oO,OOO or more.