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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

slaattering all previous attendance records the Litchfield County Dem 0cratic Association, under the lead- ership fo Major Sutherland A. BeckWith of Litchfield, turned out to pay tribute to Governor Robert A Hurley at the Redmen's hall in WinSted Tuesday evening. Facilities of the hall and catering service were taxed to the utmost as $50 leading Democrats from every town and city ir1 Litchfield County gathered at what was agreed to be one of the most enthusiastic and purpoSeful victory dinners in the state.
 Patriotic Keynote.
 Governor Hurley struck the key note of the evening when in firm voice and with great feeling he spoke of the critical days through which we are passing but which can be faced with bravery in our hearts and purpose ill our minds under the leadership we have chos- en-" MT. Hurley also gave concise and straightforward analysis of the legislation now pending with em- phasis upon the reforms in the milk situation in the state, reforms which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
Litchfield Democrats
 Fete Governor Hurley
Greatest Gathering In History Of County Present. tB National, State Leaders Send Greetings

are finding a deep response in every farm home. Governor Hurley told of his farm childhood and how he carried the milk pails on bitter New England mornings and how the milk check was the entire income of the family. The Governors whole survey of rural conditions in the state is based on personal ex- perience plus his great study of the subject.
 P. Francis Hicks, representing the Democratic Town Committee of WinSted, and who is also secretary of the Democratic Town committee and of the association, welcomed the guests in behalf of the aSso- citation.
 Among the many who gathered to pay tribute to Governor Hurley were the members of state office, Lieu tenant Governor and Mrs. Odell Shephard, State Treasurer Frank AnastaSio, and State Comptroller John M. Dove. Mayor Scully of Waterbury stressed the necessity of trying to understand the great strain connected with high public office in these days crowded with important decisions. Mrs. Nora Harris, vice-chairman of the Demo- cratic State Central Committee, when introduced by MT. Beckwith, was greatly moved at the presence of the large gathering and said that it was the largest she had ever attended in Litchfield County. She paid tribute to William O'Connor fo Norfolk who died recently.
 List of Celebrities.
 Major Beckwith also introduced John Farley, treasurer of the Dem- ocratic National Committee; J. Darley, secretary of the Democratic National Committee; the genial and popular sheriff of New Haven County, J. Edward Slavin; the ex- ecutive secretary to Governor Hur- ley, James E. Murphey; and the secretary of the Litchfield County Democratic Association, P. Francis Hicks of Winsted. MT. Beckwith read telegrams of greeting from Senator Francis Maloney and Con- gressma1 J. Joseph Smith, who were unable to leave Washington because of congressional duties. Fine let ters of tribute to Governor Hurley were received by MT. Beckwith from Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, Sec- retary of State; Lucien Maciora, Congressman; William Fitzgerald, Congressman; James A. Shanley, Congressman, and Mayor of Hart ford, Thomas J. Spellacy. The fol- lowing message was received from Herman P. Kopplemann: T have always found Bob Hurley to be a straight shooter. He has ideals of government, and I think he has the courage to put those ideals into effect. His inaugural address was a masterpiece and gave confidence to the people of our State that the administration of Governor Hurley will be a long and enviable one."
 Splendid Response.
 Every Democrat should back him to the hilt. There will be occasions when he will find his new path dif- ficult. At such times he will be grateful for the cooperation of Connecticut,s Democrats. If we give our Governor united backing, he is going to receive that same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
FUNERALS

Funeral services for August Er- nest Klambt. 75, who died at his home, IA Columbia street, New Britain, Sunday, were held this af- ternoon at o'clock at the Brick son funeral home, Arch and Hart streets, New Britain. Burial was in Fairview cemetery, New Britain,
 Funeral services for Alfred L. Kirschbaum of Woodbury were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rector of s. Johns church, offlciated.
 Honorary bearers were: Middleton Parsons, Charles Doescher, Charles Dreher, William Borchardt, Fred Kirschbaum and Alfred Reichen- bach. Burial will be at the con- venience of the family in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown.
 Funeral services for Mrs. William Brown. 38, of 38 Bronson street. who died Sunday night at the Wa terbury hospital. will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 at the Mount Olive A. M. D. Zion church with Rev. S. W. Weller conducting the service. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may visit Reyes funeral home, 60 Pearl street, today.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Herman Parsley were held this afternoon ct 3 o'clock at the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg. pastor of the First Congregational church offic- lated at the service. Burial was in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Giuseppe sacco was held this morning at 6 o'clock from hia home, 274 Washington street, to Our Lady Of tsotifdes church, A solemn high Mass Of renlsiefn was celebrated at Q o'clock hy Monslenor Joseph valdamhrin!, assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell as deacon, and Rev. Rocco Nadaie as ssib-deacon.
 An honorary delegation from tho ecoviil yoregnens association in. cluded: charles !. Dubuque, John ReoveB patfisk cTonin. John KeTs win and Joseph Mcorath.
 The bearers were: Angelo Gam. blno. Jofn DiIoo and Domenieo Marcueo, members Of the tTAtei-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

lanza society; and Sabato Tedesco, Gaetano Liberan and Joseph D'AleS- sandro, members of the Dritu E Dovere society.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery, with services by Father Nadile.
 Funeral services for Rev. John Wesley Platt, retired, were held yes- terday afternoon at o'clock at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. s. W. Weller of1ciated. Burial will be in the family plot, Medfield, Mass.
 Participating were the following ministers of the A. M. E. Zion church: Rev. H. R. Jackson, pre- siding elder of the New England A. M. E. Zion conference; Rev. Mrs. Zoe Walter of Meriden, Rev. w. O. Carson of Hartford, Rev. George Green of Middletown, Rev. J. J. Banks of Portland, Rev. J. B. Watt son of Bridgeport, Rev. McA. Spaulding of AISor1ia, Rev. M. M. Smith of Danbury, Rev. F. c. Gib- son of Troy, N. r., Rev. D. Overton of Ansonia, and Rev. D. D. Fogg.
 Mrs Leila Alexander and Mrs. Rosa l.. Weller also took part, and the senior and junior choruseS sang. Rev. Dr. J. c. Walker represented the Second Congregational church, and Rev. Jonathan Reed the Grace Baptist church.
 The funeral of Erwin J. Winters was held this morning at 8:15 o. clock from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue to St. Thomas church. A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Joseph F. Donnel- ly, assisted by Rev. John P. Ken- nedy, as deacon, and Rev. John F. Culliton as sub-deacon.
 A special musical program was arranged by George Perreault, or ganist, with James J. German sing ing 'Panis Angelicus", My Faith In Thee, and Abide With Me"
 The bearers were: Joseph Hrynie, Harry Young, Charles Pierce, An- drew Nielsen, Edward Keane, and Charles Hine.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Donnelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
LIGHT COMPANY
 EMPLOYE DIES
Paul Scata Suffers Heart AttaCk-FuneraI Serv-
 ices Friday Morning

Paul scata, 55, of S7 Sylvan ave- nue died suddenly yesterday after noon. He was stricken with g heart attack while at work on top of a 70 foot gas tank platform at the Connecticut Light & Power Go. on Railroad Hill street extension.
 MT. Scata was a native of Italy, and came to this city 35 years ago. He has been employed by the Conn. Light 6 Power Co. for the past 16 years. MT. Scata was a communi- cant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, and member of the Lega Sicillana Society.
 His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Biaggia Bosco Scata, of Wa terbury; his mother, Mrs. Anna Scata, of Italy; four daughters, Mrs. Anthony Vitarelli and Misses Jo- sephine, Rosemary and Lucy Scata, all of Waterbury; three brothers, Salvatore, Corrado and Emanuel Scata, of Italy; two sisters, Pauline and Giuseppina Scata, also. of Italy, and one grandchild.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8 o'clock from the Mai orano funeral home, 95 Willow street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow from ? to II p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

older brother, John immediately called desk Lieut.. John Dunphy at police headquarters.
 Detective Sergt. John Mates was dispatched to the scene to make indentiications of the body. Medical examiner, Dr. Edward H. Kirsch- baum, pronounced death due to ex- posture. He reported the man had been dead for many days.
 The place where the body was found was located in the wooded sec- tion in the rear of 1739 North Main street between Lakewood park en- trance and Citizens avenue. When reports were received at the police headquarters that the body was found, Sergt. Mates and Motor Pa trolmen John J. Murphy and George McElligott were assigned to the case.
 The deceased was born in Italy and came to this country 21 years ago. He has been 8 resident of Wa terbury since he came from Italy. For the past several years he has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Canio LaBella.
 He leaves 8 son, Rosario Bochic- chic, of New York, and two daught- CTS, Mrs. Raffaele Quadrato and Mrs. LaBella, of Waterbury, also twenty-five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at o'clock from the Colasanto funeral home, 92S Bank street, to St. Lucy's church where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in Cal- vary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to II p. m. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
FOUR OCCUPANTS
 OF PLANE KILLED

Winnipeg, Man.. Feb. 26-{UP)- The Manitoba Telephone company said today it had received a report that all four occupants of a Royal Canadian Air Force plane missing near Rivers were dead.
 R. c. A. F. officials at Rivers Training school said they had re- ceived reports that the Avro-Anson bomber crashed at Oak Lake, Man. The air force was expected to issue an official announcement regarding the fate of the crew of four later today.
 The bomber disappeared Tuesday. The crew members were reported to be Pilot Sergeant J. G. Butcher, Carmen, Man; W. H. Prest, Luck now, Ont: Sergeant H. A. Howarth, London, Ont; and Wireless Opera tor L. R. Lancaster, Rodney, Ont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
Building Permits

The following building permit was issued this morning by Building Inspector John Hartley:
 Michael ErricO, enclose front porch for sun parIor, 43 Gates Avenue, at cost of $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

backing from the citizens at large"
 The enthusiastic response and large turnout gave evidence of the healthy and steady growth of the Litchheld County Democratic As- sociation, which under the presi- dency of Major Beckwith, is taking an important part in the political life of the state. Other officers of the association present were Vice. Presidents Mrs. Richard Galway, of TIlomaston, and Timothy McMahon, of Meriden; treasurer, Anthony Te- lesca, of Torrington, and assistant secretary, Mrs. J. Peter Peterson, of New Milford. Mrs. Susan B. Hoben, Democratic state committeewoman, of Torrington, was present. Other state committeeman and women were Patrick R. Phalen, Torrington, Miss Mary Doyle, Thomaston, Thomas A. Braden, Winsted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
Five Of Six Local
 Selectees Accepted
Japanese Fails To Pass Hartford Tests-TwO COlOred
 Lads Meet Requirements GudOnis Replacement

Joseph l.. Robinson of 71 Vine street is batting an even .333 as far as the Selective Service League is concerned.
 Twice this month the colored man was sent to the Hartford ip- duction center for his physical examinations preparatory to his joining Uncle Sam,s Army. Twice he was rejected.
 Yesterday, however, he proved that stick-to-it- tive-neSs is a virtue and he and five other local in- ducteeS went to Hartford. There the group took their exams, five pass ing, including J. Lee Robinson.
 John w. Gudonis of BIO Bank street was named this morning as the replacement for Kuzuc Morita of 51 Center street, Japanese res- taurant employe, who was the only one of the six WaterhufianS reject ed yesterday. Gudonis was notified to be ready to leave for Hartford within five days.
 Matthew E. Genovese, of East Liberty Street, John Red Mulligan of ,22 Cypress Street, and Charles A. Klein of 73 Lexington Avenue were the other Waterburians in- ducted yesterday.
 The Army passed the halfway mark Tuesday in filling the fourth requisition of men from Connecticut under the Selective Service Act, in ducting 136 men to bring the num- Der accepted during the current period to 639. The quota is 1919, with 8 special order for 58 Negroes running concurrently with it.
 Since the start of Federal induc- tion of registrants in November, a total of 295O men have been sent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our relatives, friends, and neighbors who showed such kindness and sympathy towards us in the recent bereavement of our beloved father and husband with their beautiful floral offerings. mass and sympathy cards. especially our friends and neighbors in Rockville, employees of Dept. 919 of the Chase Metal Works, the Shipping Dept. of the Chase Metal Works, Grove & Co.,, Inc, the J. B. Wise 6 Co.,, Inc, of New York, the employees of the c. R. & l.. Co, the Rosedale Camp = s615 = M. W. of America. the Faculty, Principal, and Nurse of the Anderson School, Girls from the Waterbury Wet Wash Laundry, Junior Children of Mary of St. Mary's Church, New London, Girls and Mems Bowling league of SS. Peter and Paul Church, the Senior Sodality of Our Lady of SS. Peter and Paul Church, the Mothers Club of SS. Peter and Paul Church and a Group of Friends.
 (Signed)
 MRS. P. J. MCGUIRE and
 FAMILY
 THOMAS. PATRICK, HUGH,
 JOHN and MARIE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
COIN MAY HONOR '4sers

COIN MAY HONOR 49erS
 Sacramento, Cal, (UP-California civic groups are urging issuance of special coin and postage stamp in 1949 to commemorate the tooth ar- niversary of tn ediscovery of gold in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

from Connecticut to the draftes reception center at Fort Devens, Mass. The number, 1t was said, was made up of 2S69 whites and sl Negroes.
 With the induction of nine Me- groes Tuesday, it was reported that the Army neds only 27 more col. ored registrants to fill out the num- Der reQuisitioned. After that, nc Negroes will be accepted until fur ther orders are announced.
 Thirteen draftees were rejected Tuesday, four because of hernia, two because of defective vision and two because of insufficient teeth. One was tubercular and another was re- jected as Q chronic alcoholic. One admitted 8 conviction for q felony and was automatically turned down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

of this city, and Mrs. Emma Toffey of Watertown; and four brothers, George Watson of Wolcott, Louis Watson of Hollis, L. l., Frank Watson of Brooklyn, N. r.; and William Watson of Ontario, Canada.
 The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon from the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at time to be announced. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery at the convenience of the family.
 Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 3-5 and from 7-9 o'clock.
 BIRCH = Mrs. Marce1la (Lynch) Birch, widow of Robert Birch, died yesterday afternoon at "A Linden street. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from "A Linden street to the Immaculate Conception church.
 A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock.
 Burial will be in the family plot in Milford cemetery, Milford. Friends may call at "A Linden street after 5 o'clock today.
 GIFFEN = John J. Giffin, of Detroit, a former resident of this city, died suddenly on Monday. MT. Giffin was graduate of Princeton university, and 8 member of the Princeton Club of New York.
 Until two years afo MT. Giffin was employed as credit manager of the Chase Brass & Copper Co. here. He was then transferred to the De- troit office of the company.
 His survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Ethel (Williams) Giffin; one son, John Giffiia, Jr., of Newark, N. J., and one daughter, Miss Mar. garet Giffin of Orange, N. J.
 Funeral services will be held in Easb Orange, N. J., time to be an- nounced.
 EDWARDS-Russell Edwards of Main street, Watertown died in Mer- iden on Tuesday after lingering illness. A native of Coaldale, Pa, he was born on February 28, 1900, the son of George and Julia 1McDer- mott) Edwards.
 MT. Edwards has resided in Wat ertown since his early boyhood.
 He Is survived by; his wife, Jose- phine (Miller) Edwards; one daugh- ter, Nancy, and one son, Russell, Jr., both of Watertown; his father, George Edwards of Waterbury; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Miller of Waterbury, Mrs. Jeffrey Lewis, of Watertown, and Mrs. Rose Codianno of New York city; and two broth- CTS, Peter Edwards of Watertown and Benjamin Edwards of Water bury.
 Funeral arrangements are in- complete.
 RUZZO - Alfonso Ruzzo, S8, died early this morning after a short ill., ness at the home of his son, Paul Ruzzo of 1761 East Main street.
 MT. Ruzzo came to this country from Italy 60 years ago, and has resided for the past 40 years in Waterbury.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Bridget Margo Ruzzo, and his son, Paul, he leaves son, Louis, and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Guida, and six grand children, all of Waterbury.
 Funeral arrangements will be aIl- 1ollnced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26

KEATING-Niss Nellie E. Heating of 232 South Main street, died last night at the Waterbury hospital after a short illness. A native of Newtown she had resided in this city for 50 years.
 Miss Heating was a communicant of St. Patrick'S church.
 Her survivors include: one brother, James, of Sandy Hook, Conn; one niece, Miss Ann Heating, and one nephew, William J. Heating, both of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home to St. Pat rick's church at g o'clock for a solemn high Mass. Burial will be in the family plot, St. Roses ceme- tery, in Sandy Hook. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p. m. today.
 WHITNEY - Mrs. Florence E. Whitney, 50, wife of Gaylor R. Whitney of 564 Bunker Hill avenue, died at her home early this morning after 8 lingering illness. Born in this city on April 16, 1890, she was the daughter of the late Horace J. and Ada Firth Watson.
 Mrs. Whitney belonged to St. Johns Episcopal church and was a member of the Kings Daughters of Bunker Hill Congregational church.
 Her survivors include, besides her husband: daughter, Ruth Whit ney: two sisters, Miss Ada Watson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
TWO PERSONS ARE
 KILLED IN CRASH

St. Petersburg, Fla, Feb. .26.- CUP)-Two persons were fatally irl- jured tdoay and another was in- jured seriously when they were run over by a car here. The dead were Mrs. Mamie Goble, 48, of Athens, Tenn, and William c. Packard, 70, of Whitehall, N. Y. Mrs. Alice El- ton, Rochester, Mass, suffered seri- ous injuries.
 The driver of the automobile, J. G. Elliott, of St. Petersburg, was held under $2,000 bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-26
Westminster FUNERAL SERVICES FOR AGED RESIDENT
Body Of DOmenic BOchic- chic Found Near Lake-
 wood Ended Search

Funeral services well be held to- morrow morning for Domenic Bochicchio, 83, of 16O Oak street, whose body was found in the woods near the used car stadium at the entrance to Lakewood park early yesterday afternoon.
 Extensive search for the elderly man had been conducted since he was reported missing from his home on Feb. g. Eight grammar school children walking through the wood- ed area discovered the body in the woods. One of the group, Andrew Buoncora, 10, of 29O Citizens avenue, told his older brother when he ar- rived home of their discovery. The
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-10
TI,l&3mH93S5F$EF

Oremar, presently at St Paul
mill, will finish loading at De-
fianee mill. Both are from the
Atlantic coast.
The Standard Service departed
during the morning for Point
Wells. Wash. for another cargo
of petroleum, and the Paul Luck
enbach was to leave later in tire
day on the return voyage to the
east coast.
Two ships from the Panama
Canal zone were to arrive Satur-
day at Shaffer No. 2, the Oregon
Express in the afternoon and the
Hamlin F. Mccormick in the
evening.
Next week will see a pickup in
activity with 13 ships scheduled
for arrival. Most of them are due
during the first half of the week.
PORT CALENDAR
ships in port: Arkansan, Baker
dock, Herman FTaseh. Shaffer No l:
Oremar St. Paul mill: Paul Lucken-
bach. Port piers. Point San Pablo.
Sperry mill; Standard Service. Stand
ard OIL Co.
ships due over Weekend: Saturday
-Hamlin f. Mccormick and oregon
Express Shaffer No. q Sunday.
j. Coney, Jobbers Petroleum Co.
ships due next week: Monday -
Arkansan. Sperry mill Tuesday -
SHOEMAKER. Shaffer No. !. Coast
Trader. Shaffer No. 2; Alaskan. Baker
dock; Mauns Ala. Port piers. We'd
nesday Astoria Dickman mill;
Crown City. Waterside mill. Thurs
day-Elns. Shaffer No. !. Friday
Diamond Head, Defiance mill; Morlen,
Shaffer No. /. Saturday-West Coast
Harbor mill; Arcata, ST. Paul mill.
Liberty Clio. Dickmsn mill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-10
Billiards Hit
Atlantic Coast
BY UNITED PRESS

Driving billiards. swept the At
lantic seaboard Saturday, snarling
traffic in metropolitan New York
where more than 10 inches of snow
had fallen. The storm had moved
across the nation from California
where last week end il caused
widespread damage and torrents
of rain.
The Norwegian freighter Olaf
Bergh went aground five miles
north of Ocean City. Md, in the
blizzard Coast guardsmen were
forced to abandon efforts TO re-
float the 5,000-ton ship because of
choppy seas and the driving snow
The heaviest March snowfall in
history was recorded at Washing
ton. D. c.. where the snow was
Ill inches deep.
Light snow also fell in Missouri,
Kansas and New Mexico, but the
weather was generally fair over
the northern and western portions
of the nation. Temperatures
dropped in the western Gulf of
Mexico and the interior of the mid
die and south Atlantic states.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-10


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plant on the possibility that If will
reveal = new plot many pursuits
are fruitless Few German foreign
agents indulge in suspicious
actions"
The FBI has warned operators
OF vital defense plants that foreign
agents exhibit unlimited ingenuity
in collecting pertinent information
for their governments Their tao
tics are sometimes 80 simple as 10
be disarming. the FBI said At
other times they apply all the
tricks Of international intrigue.
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umn trade run the gamut from
infiltration into plants a.
workers 20 threats made 10
legitimate employees that rela-
tiyes or friends living abroad
will suffer II the desired infor-
nation II not made available.
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also be obtained by enticing en-
ployes who are familiar with the
production of confidential mate
rails TO enter the service of a for
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advisory capacity or through an
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