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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Deputy Coroner Frees Drivers In Fatal Accidents
|ONLY ONE BRUSH
 FIRE REPORTED
Firemen Enjoying Well- Earned Respite After
 RecOrd-B Breaking Week

Fire department reported one brush fire on Meriden road this morning shortly before 12 o'clock, Engine responded to the blaze. Last week finished one of the biggest rec ord of alarms received in the history of the fire department when the previous record established on April 1886 for 290 alarms was surpassed by ? alarms. More than two weeks yet remain for this month and that the five year old record will be left far behind unless wet spell sets in to eliminate the hazard which ex- isted last week with the dry condi- ton of grass and brush from un- usually warm weather.
 Tn the batch of alarms received last week, there were five false ones the fire department reported. Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahy asked the cooperation of property owners in refraining from burning the leaves and brush on their property until a heavy rain comes.
 A similar appeal was voiced by Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugn in urging property owners to abide by the request of the fire marshal, who last week issued 8 ban on starting fires.
 Persons should exercise caution when burning papers an dother refuse in incinerators as sparks may ignite the surrounding areas which have been converted into perfect fuel for brush fires, Fire Marshal Lahey explained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Boy Injured

Eight ycar-old Louis Roy of 4 Sperry street, sustained minor injuries last night when he dashed into the side of an auto mobile driven by Joseph Also broks, g, of 120 South Main street.
 He was taken to the St. Mary's Hospital by Tony Barra of'51 Field street, Thomas Bren- nan and the driver of the car. Hospital attendants treated the boy for chin lacerati0n and abrasi0ns of the left cheek. After treatment the youngter was discharged. No arrest were made, Motor Patrolman John Deeley reported. The car was coming out of Phoenix avenue and heading into Brook street when the accident occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
POLICE PROBING
 TRACER BULLETS
Boys Find Mysterious Cache While Fishing;
 Expert Summoned

Local and state police are probing the mysterious cache of trench mortar shells and about fifty tracer bullets unearthed by several boys fishing in pond in the southern section of Waterbury Saturday morning. The boys saw an object in the water and after some time managed to hook their line to 1t and dragged 1t to shore. One of the lads took the shell home where his father immediately notified the poe lice authorities.
 Supt William J. Roach, with the assistance of Sergt. George Chat field and Supernumerary James Oyerton went to the spot indicated by the boys and @ search brought forth eight more shells weighing about 10 pounds each and about 50 tracer bullets.
 The large shells were 3 inches in diameter and about Il l-2 inches long. The water did not affect the tracer bullets.
 State Trooper Frank Starkel, munitions expert at Hartford, was notified of the discovery and ar- rived in Waterbury this afternoon to examine the shells now stored In the city's dynamite room. He will determine If the shells are meraly target ammunition or deadly explo- slves.
 One of the shells was empty, but the other eight were filled but their contents could not be ascertained until the munition expert made the examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
MASONIC DISTRICT
 MEETING ARRANGED

The Waterbury Masters, Wardens' and Secretaries association of the third Masonic district, will hold It's annual outing this year at the AL pha club in Middlebury on June IA, according to plans made last night at the Masonic temple. Euclid lodge, A. r. A. M, were hosts to the organization. Roderick Cooke, district deputy presided
 Pictures of the Masonic home were shown by members of the 7th Masonic district, depicting the pro- gress of the home from it's estab- lishment in 1895 up to the present time. Afterward Sidney I. Spender, worshipful master of Euclid, was toastmaster at 6 supper served the guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Seeks Clearance

The Waterbury Savings Bank seeks clearance of its title to property on Grove street, in a petition filed in Superior Court to- day against Louis N. Leopold, for merly of Waterbury, now Of Wetherstield.
 The Banks petition states that the defendant may claim an in- terest in the said land and devel- opment, which are adverse to the title of the plaintiff. The premises were conveyed to the bank or May IS, 1889, and the petitioner asks the court to determine the rights of the parties involved. Att torney William w. Gager appears for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Additional Society
X. ". A. State Camps
 Convene At Hartford

Ths Mayflower Camp, Royal Neig.bors of America, will meet to- nighe at Mechanics Hall at 8 o. clock, with Mrs. Jean Mclean, pre- siding. Plans will be completed for attendance at the State Conven- ton fin Hartford on April Is, with headquarters at the Hotel Bond.
 The delegates will include Mrs. Nora Doyle, District Deputy, and Mrs. Anna Haddon, State Secretary.
 Representatives from the various camps will be: Mayflower, Mrs. Jean Mclean, Miss Catherine Connor; Laurel, Mrs. Nora Walsh, Mrs. Della McAvoy: Anne Haddon, Mrs. Ther- esq Lucian, Mrs. Angeline Pernatoz- zi.
 Several members will attend the banquet to be held at 6 o'clock in the Hall ct APO Main Street, Hart ford.
 Delegates to the national Conven- ton to be held in June at Duluth, Minnesota, will be elected at the af- ternoon session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Anti War Meeting In
 Aldermanic Chamber
Congressman ShanIey of New Haven Invited to Address Rally Here Tonight; Nationwide Program

will be held in conjunction with i1a- tionwide gatherings to protest against the United States becoming invol, . in European or Aslatic wars. m Carnegie hall at 8;3o o. clock a coast-to-coast radio pro- gram will originate The chief speak CTS will be U. s. Senator David l. Walsh of Massachusetts, Senator Bennett Champ Clrak of Missouri, Congresswoman Frances Bolton and several toher distinguished oppo- nents of the present administra- tons foreign policies.
 Several interesting announce ments will be made this evening as to future meetings and plans to arouse public sentiment against the war like spirit that Is spreading over America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
CONGRESS AVENUE
 MIXOLOCIST NABBED

John Waiculonis. 52. of 125 Con- gress avenue, was arrested this morning by Lieut.. Patrick Moylan and Patr0lman Edward Sullivan of the vice squad on charge violating the liquor law
 The arrest was made at tavern on 785 Bank street.
 Waiculonis will be arraigned in city court tomorrow before Judge John L. Gaffney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

Two Waterbury men, Harold R. Werner and Herbert H. Dryer were vindicated today in the accidental deaths of Leon Wood and Joseph Doolan, also of this city, according to reports issued by Deputy Coroner Miles P. McNiff, Jrr this morning.
 MT. Wood, "A, was struck at Bum ker Hill avenue on March 27, l94l, as he was walking along the north- erly edge of the street. The de- ceased was knocked forcibly to the ground and suffered compound fractures of the skull, which re- suited in his death at the Water- bury hospital on the same day.
 It is further stated that MT. Dryer, operator of the car, observed proper precautions for the safety of the public Dryer brought his car to a stop within l5 feet of the accidental collision. Coroner McNifi examined the driver, his wife and son, who were passengers in the car at the time of the accident, and three witnesses, Nina M. Hoffman of Watertown, Joseph H. Petit of the waterbury police department. and Anthony E. Roberts, also of Watertown. All testified that MT. Dryer was operating his car at an approximate safe speed of % miles an hour.
 1n the second report issued by Coroner McNiff today, Harold R. Werner of 37 Benham street is ab- solved of criminal responsibility in the accidental death of Joseph Dooley, 40, Sometimes known as John Dowling) on March 16, l94l'
 On that night, Werner drove his car in an easterly direction on West Main street in Waterbury, states
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Easter FurlOugh

More than 100 local members of Batteries F and c, 208th Coast Artillery, were home on Easter urlough from their quarters of Camp Edwards, Mass. The men arrived Saturday, some coming in army trucks and others by bus, train and private cars.
 The soldiers were wearing the new field jackets, which were is- sued last week.
 Both companies have reached full wartime strength of 178 men each, the vacancies having been filled by assignment of Selective Service inductees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
$500 Donated

Close to $500 was raised by the Service Mems tag day conn mittee Saturday, according to an unofficial estimate made by Mrs. us Metz this morning, who, in announcing the gratifying re- suits, extends thanks to more than 100 volunteers for their ef- forts in behalf of the cause.
 The money raised will be used to buy gifts for Waterbury sclectees who enter military ser- vice, and the balance will be used for future selectees. Most of the volunteer workers were high school students and women members of civic and patriotic groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

The Holy Name 45 tournament of St. Francis Xavier's parish will play the last game of the season tonight at the parish hall. This promises to be one of great interest to 45 fans around the Hill as J. McHugh's team is now in first place upshing T. Coughlin and John Fitzmaurice's teams back-Coughlin's to second place and Fitzmaurice to third - Fitz's boys held first place for a long time. The schedule for to- nights games will be: Fitzmaurice vs. Frageau; ODonnell vs. Cusick; T. Coughlin vs. J. McHugh; Bob McHugh vs. D. O'Neill.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Holy Name society will take place next Sunday evening, at which time the committee will be named
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Holy Name Tourney
 In Closing Contests
"BIitzkrieg" Planned Against McEiughs League Lead
 ing Unit; Community MOmns Passing of Sergt Hayes
WASHINGTON HILL

to serve for the Holy Communion Breafast, the first Sunday in May - Mothers Day"
 President Edward Goggins asks that all members report at the Null vile Funeral Home, Tuesday night to pay their respects to their de- parted member, Sergt. John Hayes, who resided on Laval street.
 The religious instruction for the high school pupils will take place as usual this evening, at the parish hall at o'clock and for the gram mar school children on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the school and in the lower church, Saturday rlorn- ing, at 9 o'clock.
 A city wide c. Y. o. retreat takes place on Friday, April 18th, at the Immaculate Conception church. It is hoped that St. Francis will have nice representation at this retreat.
 President John Cuddy, of the Washington Park Community Club is calling a special meeting at the Community House, Tuesday night, and asks all members who can pos- sibly be there to visit the Mulville Funeral Home, to pay respects to their departed member Sergt. John Hayes, of the local police depart ment. Both MT. and Mrs. Hayes, have been members of the club since 1t organized, and up to his illness, MT. Hayes has been very interest ed member. All their neighbors ex- press keen regret at his demise.
 officers of the Servicemen's Com. mittee wish to thank everyone iron Wa ihngton Hill, who so kindly do. mated their services to help make the Tag Day Of Saturday, such a fl. nancial success.
 Mir Matthew Kane of Laval stree is a patient at St. Mary's Hospital MT. Kane had an operation few days ago but from reports IS resting comfortably.
 Raymond J. Brousseau Of l40 Sly van avenue will be honored at a tes- timonial dinner Tuesday evening, April 22, at Harmon's Grill. He Is to be married on April 18th, to Miss Lillian Shea ct St. Francis Xavier church. Joseph Duffy is general chairman, assisted by Joseph Doran, Louis Brousseau, Henry Koch and John Maher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Weddings
sHUTTs- MULLEN

The wedding of Miss Betty Pa. tricia Mullen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William J. Mullen of Lincoln street to Emmett Niver Shuts, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Emmett N. Shuts of Herschel avenue will be an event of tomorrow morning.
 The ceremony will be performed at 8 o'clock at St. Margaret's Church with Rev. John Conlan of- ficiating. .
 Included in the wedding party will be Miss Doris M. Shuts, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, and Marie T. Mullen, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid. James s. Mul- len, a brother of the bride, will Harold shuts, a brother of the attend as best man, with William groom, Thomas F. Long, George P. Cater, as ushers.
 A wedding breakfast for the irn- mediate families will be held at the Copper Room of the Hotel Elton, to be followed with @ reception at the home of the brides parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Official Findings
 Recorded Today In
 Recent Auto Mishaps
No Evidence of Criminal Negligence in Deaths Ot Leon Wood, "A, or Joseph DoOley, 40; Reports
 Review Circumstances

the report. While proceeding through the underpass west of the intersection of Sperry street and toward the intersection of Gilbert street, he followed two cars On approaching Gilbert street the first car turned sharply to the right and the car directly ahead of Werner turned sharply to the left toward Gilbert street.
 Werner proceeded eastward be- tween the two cars causing the left front wheel to pass over the body of Doolan, who was lying in the roadway Doolan died at St. Mary's hospital on March IS, as result of multiple injuries and terminal pneumonia.
 The report shows that Werner was driving at approximately 20 miles per hour, and did not see Doolan until he was directly upon him. He brought his car to an im- mediate stop. Witnesses who testi- fled at the inquest included Lor- raine Arcand of 220 Park road, Michael Denza, of 82 Sperry street, Frank Moynahan of 147 Sunnyside avenue and Officer Joseph Petit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Wanderlust

Richard Wiberg Is back with his parents again after strolling away from his home at 2 Alma street Sunday afternon. The boy is the son of Adjutant Hugo Wiberg of the Salvation Army.
 The youngster walked about until he found himself on East Farm street where 8 pedestrian saw that the child appeared be- wildered and took him to the Wal nut street fire house.
 Bremen at the station house, while waiting for the police cruiser to arrive, entertained the child. Oficer Thomas Grady arrived in the police cruiser and took young lad home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Memorial Day

A general Memorial Day com- mittee and subcommittee will be elected Friday evening when rep resentatives of various local vet erans' organizations meet in the city court chambers in city hall. Chairman of last years committee ewas Maj. Newton w. Alexander, now stationed at the headquarters of the Portland, Maine, military district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
COUNTY SHERIFFS
 HOSTS AT DINNER

The New Haven County Sheriffs association will hold its sixth an- nual dinner and entertainment this evening at Seven Gables, Milford. An estimated 400 people is expected at the affair, with many Water burians planning to attend.
 Included in the committee in charge are the following local dep- uty slaeriffs: Frank J. Brickel, James E. OLeary, Bernard Blick, George R. Burns, Alfred Francis, George A. Hynes, George Hayes, Daniel B. Connor and Joseph Calo.
 Also on the committee is Miss Eleanor Crary, recently appointed special deputy sheriff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
KIRKwooD-CAsE

Miss Joyce Adele Case, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Thompson Case of Torrington, will become the bride of Mir. Fred Kirkwood, son of Mrs. Janet Kirkwood of waterbury, on Saturday afternono, April 26, at { o'clock. The cere- mony will take place at Tollgate Tavern in Litchfield and will be performed by Rev. H. Francis Hine.
 The prospective bride will have as her sole attendant her sister. Miss Mary Case; and MT. William Walker of Torrington will act as best man for MT. Kirkwood. The ushers will include Mir John Tut tie, MT. Lucien Hennequin, MT. David Bush and Mir. George R. Trumbull, all of Torrington.
 A reception will follow the serv- ice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
COMPANY E MEETS AT STATE ARMORY

All members of Company E, Connecticut State Guards are re- quested to assemble at the State Armory tonight at 8 o'clock. Ofiicial instructions will be given by Cap- tan William Dillon. Measurements for uniforms will also be taken.
 The general, formal induction of the Waterbury units, Companes E and G will take place Tuesday eve- ming, April 22nd. The states leadin military figures will pe in atten- dance for the ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Health Farley

City Health Officer Dr Edward J. Godfrey will head delegation from the local health department to a conference of state health officials Wednesday at Bridgeport. Dr. Godfrey will be one of the speakers at the session, talking on undulant fever.
 Simeon w. Nichols of this city, chief inspector for the state liquor control commission, will also be one of the speakers.
 An all-day program has been arranged for the conference, in- cluding speeches, discussion and forum programs and field trips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Family Divided

Two Jewish refugees. Malwina and HeIga Joies. l3 and l7 respectively, were among the hundreds of local Jews who celebrated the first and second Seders Friday and Saturday nights. The girls lied t0 the United States from Vienna, Aus tria, when the Germans took over that country. more than . year ago. Malwina lives in New York. while her sister Is stay ing with her aunt. Mrs. Isadore safIaan at 25e Pine street.
 Their father. solomon Joies, is ln . concentration camp in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Witl1(lraWS

Withdrawal papers in the peti- ton of Anthony Matasavage of Waterbury against ruling of the state. liquor control commission were filed today in Superior Court. Matasavage, whose liquor permit at II South Leonard St., was re- yoked on Feb. 8, l94i, originally appealed the ruling of the com- mission and asked the court to hear the claims of the petitioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Wild FlosDer Colored
 Slides To Be ShoSUn

At the regular meeting of the Waterbury Naturalist Club Mrs. Helen M. Upson, naturalist and lecturer. will give an illustrated talk on American wild flowers. The meet ing will be held tomorrow evening at goo o'clock at the Mattatuck Historical Society.
 Mrs. Upson. whose home is in Marion, is an associate editor and monthly contributor to the Wild Flower Magazine. Her topic IS sBeauty Parade of American Wild Flowers"
 Miss Hslun stoddard vii preside
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
PRESIDING ELDER
 COMING THURSDAY

Presiding Elder pr. II. R. Jackson of Brooklyn, N. r., will be the prin- cipal speaker at the fourth quar- terly conference at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, 1t was ar- nounced this morning by Rev. Sailsman w. Weller, pastor.
 The Buds of Promise will furnish the music for this program while the Willing Workers will serve re- treatments.
 Despite the threatening weather last evening a large crowd turned out to hear the inpiring message which Bishop W. J. Walls deliver ed. Miss Jaunita Reynolds, con- vert, joined the church yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

rise to 80 degrees Or higher by mid-afternoon.
 Showers which fell last night sent the temperature up instead of down, and the weather was ex- tremely humid through the night.
 The government forecast was for warmer weather tonight, with fair and mild weather tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
SPOTLIGHTTNG Brass City News

Italy; a brother Is in Canada, and their mother Is still in Vienna. A second brother, after almost unbelievable hardships, reached Shanghai, China. It is the hope and prayer of the girls and their aunt that through the intervention and aid of Con- gressman J. Joseph Smith and Senator Francis T. MalOney, the family will be reunited in this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Warmer Today

Waterbury had It's warmest day of 1941 today as the mercury climbed to 70 degrees, far above normal for this season. The 79- degree mark was reached at 1 D. m. and 1t seemed almost cer- tain that the temperature would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
LEAPED IN TIME

Wallingford. Conn. April IA. - (UP)-Three youths leaped from their stalled automobile Sunday just a moment or two before a New Haven" railroad train demolished 1t at c private crossing.
 The youths are Bolton 0indel, Theodore Plunske and Antonio Mas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

Gun carriages are being made in railway worksllips in Hyderabad, In- dta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

to serve for the Holy Communion Breafast, the first Sunday in May - Mothers Day"
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Leningrad And Moscow Not Vital Defense Russia

LONDON, July Is (P) - Rus sian Ambassador Maisky said even if Moscow should fall to the advancing Germans, the SovietS widely dispersed industries will be able to keep the Red Army in the field and fully supplied" :" Maisky explained that flor years we have planned the dispersal of heavy and light industries, vital to war effort, guarded against air attacks. Should Moscow fall, catastrophe which I don't be- lieve will occur, we will fight on supplied by those factories and growing industries hidden in the Urals." Although the Leningrad industrial region is threatened by German forces striking thru Narva and Pskov the Ambassa- dor declared the area Is not vital to Soviet war production.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
OPM Recommend Aluminium Plant For Tacoma

WASHINGTON, July IS (P) = An aluminium plant previously planned for North Carolina will be built instead at Tacoma, if the War Department accepts the recommendations of the Office of Production Management for ex- banding the nations auminum capacity, with seven new plants by six hundred million pounds a year. Recommending the shift, the OPM cited the power strin- gency in the southeast and an- nounced that power authorities in the Grand Coulee and Bonne- vile area had recently made available an additional bloc of electricity for aluminium produc- ton.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16

MT. Roy Arnold, Director of Forestry and Grazing, MT. John Cooper, who is interested in the livestock business; MT. A. C.. Cooley Director of Extension of the Office of Indian Affairs; and MT. Frank Lenzie Regional For ester for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California; all expressed themselves as pleas ed to hear that steps are being taken in the defense program and that Nome and this part of the country will be defended. These four gentlemen have been making a survey of this section for the Department of the Inter for.
 Rev. Wilbur P. Wood Presi- dent of the Northwestern Alaska Chamber of Commerce, express ed his appreciation to the Gov. ernor and MT. Ryan for coming here to help us organize defense.
 Mayor Anderson thanked the group for their attendance and adjourned the luncheon.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16

UNDATED, July l6 tP)- Ger man panzer columns, knifing deep into the Stalin Line toward Leningrad, were reported to have wiped out Soviet army forces at Bielaja, 37 miles east of Pskov, but the Russians said the Red armies smashed the new salient and hurled the invaders back to the west.
 Soviet dispatches from the front said a fierce Russian coun- ter offensive is continuing on the central front west of the Dneper river and the Germans have been driven back even fur ther than the 19 miles claimed yesterday. Violent fighting ragged all night, a Moscow war bulletin said.
 Hitler's field headquarters again reported briefly that the op erstion of the invasion is pro- ceeding favorably and ''in sev- eral places desperate Soviet coun ter attacks were repulsed with bloody losses to the enemy"
 German mechanical spear heads deep in the Ukraine were described by the Russians as ''in a difficult situation" apparently cut off from infantry forces and unable to break through to their support.