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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
'U. s. Defense Savings
 Bonds To Be Sold Here
Various Issues to Be Offered Local Public Thursday, May I-ExpIanatiOn Made By Postmaster Babin

with thousands of others from coast to coast, to do its full part at the opening of the savings program. It is expected that the Mayor and other civic leaders will be among the first purchases of savings stamps here.
 Real Service"
 Postmaster General Frank c. Walker, in letter to Postmasters throughout the country, said that the help of local poStmasters wuold be Q "real service to the country. He transmitted the thanks of Sec- retary of the Treasury Morgenthau for the help that local postmasters had already given in the sale of United States securities, and also Mir. Morgenthau's thanks in advance flor the cooperation which he knows you will give to this new effort"
 The new Defense Savings Bond is similar to the familiar "Baby Bond, of which more than five bil- lion dollars worth have been bought by more than two and a half mil- lion Americans since 1935.
 A Defense Bond may be pur- chased May 1, or thereafter, for $18.75. Tn ten years, this bond will be worth $25.00. This is an increase of 8 Ia percent, equal to an an- nual interest return of 2.9 percent, compounded semi annually. Any time after sixty days from the date of purchases, the bond may be re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
Johnson, Fitzgerald
 Admit Store Breaks
Brooklyn Youths, Arraigned in Court Today, to Know
 Fate Tomorrow -Duffney Placed on Probation

Leo Johnson, 19, colored, of 651 Riverside street, and Francis Fitz- gerald, 17, of n Railroad Hill street, were granted continuances until to- morrow by Judge T. E. Conway in city court today on charges of breaking and entering two estab- lishments over the weekend.
 The pair are charged with break ing into the Krugelis grocery store, 59 Draher avenue, and Brownies s restaurant, 866 Bank street. Gig arets, gum, pennies and ra7ors were taken from the former store while five quarts of liquor, two boxes of cigars and about $50 in penies in two quart milk bottles in back of the bar were taken from the latter es- tablishment.
 Natalie Krugelis, operator of the grocery store on Draher avenue, said entrance to the store was made through the side window by remov- ing the plate glass and that ell cigarets in the store were footed.
 Proprietor of the Bank street restaurant, William Bradunas, tes- tified his restaurant was entered April 20 through a trap door over his cellar. He said the youths, who admitted to Lieut.. William Foley that they committed the breaks in the two places, entered the cellar and ripped away the flooring at the trap door which was not used. He said the other entrance in the front Of the restaurant was locked and was not tempered with.
 Judge Conway granted the ex- tension to consider whether prob- able cause existed for them to be bound over to superior court or if the matter could be disposed of in city court.
 The youths were arrested by Lieut.. William Foley and Patrol man Michael Karpleman yesterday.
 A fight at East Main street near Phoenix avenue last night, brought Theodore Greer, 18. of 432 West Main street, and Wilfred Robillard, 28, of 54 Birch place, into court. Motor Patrolinen Vincent Begg and James Sweeney who arrested them, said Robillard struck Greer when he began to discuss an acicdent the two were involved in shortly after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
OBITUARY

Russia, he had lived in this city for the past 3S years.
 Mir. Dickman was an employe oi the Rolling Mills of the Chase Brass and Copper Company.
 Besides his wife, Anna (Scloger) Dickman he leaves two sons, Ed ward and Alexander Dickman, all of Waterbury, and Q brother, SaSn- uel, of New York City. Funeral services will be held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Gen. tral Avenue, time and other are arrangements to De announced.
 DeCRTSTOFORO-Saivatore De- Cristoforo of 0oD South Main street died at his home this morning nf- ter a short illness. A native of Italy, he had resided in this city for more than 46 years.
 Mir. DeCristoforo was the propri- etor of Q shoe repair shop at 433 South Main street.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Angeline Esposito DeCristoforo, he leaves three sons, Louis and pr. Ralph De- Cristoforo of this city and Frank of Westbrook: two daughters, Mrs. Alphone Murrasso of Hartford and Mrs. John Murrasso of Springfield: : 0 sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Der,eva of this city and IS grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Eaturday morning at 10:i5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, at II o'clock. The burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 FOWLER-Ralph L. Fowler, 57, of % Grace avenue died at the Water- bury hospital this morning after an illness of two months. Born in Wa terbury on August %, 1883, he was the son of Henry and Jennie Pickett Fowler.
 MT. Fowler was 6 resident of Wa terbury for his entire life. He was 6 member of the First Congrega- tional church. He belonged to the Townsend lodge, Encampment of Odd Fellows, Union lodge of MaSons, Thomaston; and the Scovill Fore mems association.
 He is survived by his wife, Bessie Derigan Fowler, two sons, Rowland F. and William H. all of Water. bury; five brothers, Clifford B.. Eas- ton, Pa; Lewis A., Thomaston; AL fred F., Thomaston; Earl F., Easton, Pa, and Frederick J., of Hamden.
 The funeral will be held Saturday the Aldergon funeral home, at 9 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Rev. David Gaines officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7-9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
FUNERALS

The funeral of Frederick G. flag. eman took place yesterday at o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev Martin J. Lorenz officiated. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery.
 Bearers were Herman Wirth Conrad Frueh, George Kuhlman Fred Sauer, Jr., Henry Sauer and Rlrinehart Greenberg.
 The funeral of Mary Yenkelun of 45 Charles street was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Burial was irl the family plot in the Lithuanian Independent cemetery.
 Bearers were: Michael Chesna Anthony Sumnna, Joseph Lasky John Medalinskas, Richard Rosen- grant and George Synott.
 The funeral of John Alexander Foster, 50, who died Monday at his home in Bucks Hill. was held yesterday at 2 o'clock from tHe Clark funeraI Home, IO State street. Rev. Samuel c. Johnson ofdciated. Burial was in Bucks Hill cemetery.
 The funeral of Eben Joseph Lewis of Haddam was held this afternoon at the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State street. Rev. Joseph P. 0. Johnson ofiiciated. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 New Britain, April 24-More than Q score of priests sat in the sanctuary of St. Mary's Church here Wednesday morning as funeral ser- vices were conducted for Mrs Grace M. Coholan, mother of two priests and retired local teacher who died Monday. A solemn higt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

Il o'clock last night.
 Robillard received Q nolle on 8 charge of breach of peace, but was given e days continuance on 8 charge of illegal use of markers. Crere was charged with operating while under the influence of liquor and received a continuance to Sat- urday.
 Walter Duffney, 16, of 150 Water- vile street, charged with taking a car without permission, was placed on probation until October 24. He was involved with four other juve- niles in taking Q ride last week in which the police were given a chase before the five were apprehended. A suspended sentence to the Con- necticut School for Boys was en- tered last week In the other delin- quent juveniles who appeared be- fore Judge John l.. Gaffney.
 Leon Beck, 37, of Northfleld road. Watertown, was allowed a continu- ance to tomorrow for reckless driv- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

The British gallon Is 20 per cent greater in volume than the United States gallon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
MURRAY FUNERAL FRIDAY MORNING

The Waterbury Medical Associa- ton will pay tribute tomorrow morning to Dr. William H. Murray, at his funeral which will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 2e0 East Main street, at 8:30 o'clock. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock at the Blessed Sacrament church. Inter. ment will be in old St. Peters ceme- tery, Danbury.
 pr. Dudley B. Deming and Dr. J. H. Dillon have been appointed in charge of the resolutions commit tee for action on the death of pr. Murray. The members of the society will meet at 8:15 o'clock tomorrow morning at the funeral home.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
MASSES

 0LARK-Month's mind Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated Saturday morning, at 7:30 o'clock, at the SS. Peter and Paul Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Maurice \. Clark.
 CLARK-First anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, at 7:30 o'clock, at tho SS. Peter and Paul Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mary D. Clark.
 DONAHUE-First anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat- urday morning, at S:00 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church. for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Anna Donahue. eCRIsTOFORO--In this city, April 24th, 1041, Salvatore DeCristoforo, of 099 South Main St. Funeral Sat urday morning, at 10:l5 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

DICKMAN - Max Dickfnan of 142 Hill Street died yesterday after. noon ct the Waterbury Hospital after . short illness. A native of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. Frederick Coholan of Bridge port for his motller, and he was as- sisted by Rev. Clement Martin of East Hartford, Rev. Thomas F. Law Tor of New Haven, Rev. John Me- Carthy of Bridgeport and Rev. Ed. ward O'Connell of Bridgeport. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

The United States Defense sav- ings Bonds and Postal Savings Stamps will be placed on sale in the main Post Ofilce at the opening Of business cn Thursday, May 1. as part of the national effort to make America impregnable.
 Postmaster Charles A. Babin arl- notinced today that plans are nearly completed for this community, along
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

HOGAN - Mrs. Bridget Theresa Hogan, widow of John P. Hogan, of 645 Cooke street, died at her home last night after Q brief illness.
 Mrs. Hogan was born in Thomas ton, the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (McCormick) Hanley. She had been Q resident of Water bury for 50 years, residing for many years in the Washington fElll sec- ton.
 She was a connfnunicant of St. | Thomas' Church. Mrs. Hogan was a member of the Daughters of Isa-
 bella and the Royal Neighbors of
 Am@ica.
 Mrs. Hogan leaves . daughter, Miss Helen M. Hogan, a member of the faculty of Leavenworth High school; e son, Dr. John H. Hogan, of this city; two grandchildren, John and Jean Hogan; and Q niece, Mrs. Clarence Green of this city. The funeral will be held from her home, 645 Cooke street, eatur- day morning ct 0:30 o'clock to St. Thomas church at 10 o'clock for a solemn high Mass. Burial will be in new st. Joseph's cemetery.
 The Daughters of Isabella will meet at 6 o'clock on Friday night at the Knights of Columbus hall to take action on the death of Mrs. Hogan.
 VERRAsTER = Carmella Ver- raster, 14, of 165 Wolcott street, died at the Waterbury hospital last night after 6 short illness. She was the daughter of James v. and Rose (Cestone) Verraster.
 She was Q popular student at Wilby High school, where she was a freshman. Carmella was gradu- ate of teh Hendricken school.
 She leaves besides her parents, two brothers, Domenic and James, Jr, two sisters, Mrs. Louis Lestorti and Rosemary, all of this city.
 The funeral will take place at 0:30 o'clock Saturday morning from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, to the church of Our Lady of LourdeS where solemn high Mass will be celebrated at l0:16 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home this even- ing from 2 to ii o'clock and tonor. row from ? to Il ?. m.
 SULLIVAN-Willian1 Henry Sul- livan of 0i Conistor avenue died at the Waterbury Hospital last eve- ming after an illness of several weeks. A natvie and lifelong resident of this city, he was the son of the late Maurice and Alice (Kilroy) Sullivan.
 For several years, MT. Sullivan was proprietor of 8 newspaper and periodical store on East Main street. He retired some time ago.
 He was Q cofnmunicant of the Blessed Sacrament Church, and a member of its Holy Name Society. He belonged to the Royal Arcanum Society.
 Besides his wife, Eleanor Our ham) Sullivan, he leaves two sons, w. Durham Sullivan of Fort Lau- derdale Fla; and Thomas H. Sul- livan of Washington, D. O.; two Miss Isabella Sullivan of this city, and Mrs. c. R. Greene of Arlsonia; Q sister, Miss Mary l.. Sullivan of Waterbury; and two grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from his home, 8i Coniston avenue, Saturday morning at 0:30 o'clock to the Blessed Sacrament church for @ sol- emn high Mass ct 10:00 o'clock. In- torment will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 OICKMAN - Max Dickman or 1A1 Txi11 0kraak Aied veGkArdav AftAfs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
FOOD TIN KEPT sl YEARS

Amarillo, Tex, (UP)-Who made that crack about brides starving with @ can-opener? Mrs. E. J. Sow der bought 8 can of sweet potatoes shortly after she was married 21 years ago. Today that same can sits on her shelf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24
CARD OW THANKS

We wish to thank our many especially tho Casting shop of tho Chase Metal Works, Dept. No. d20, for floral offerings and the. express slons of sympathy and Kindness shown us during our recent bes reavement. the death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
 MRS. MARY KENkELuN,
 The YIcNK EIUN FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-24

Excitement Is the keynote of Robbers of the Range" Tim Holt's new starring vehicle for RxO Ra- dio. The plot deals with the efforts of @ group of crooks to buy up the rights of way for @ new railroad building in the West in the Eighties.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Mrs. Broy
To Entertain

Mrs. Charles Broy, the former
Cecil Norton of this city, wife of
the United States Consul at Brus-
sells, Belgium, will entertain a party
at the Governors banquet and ball
at the La Fayette Hotel Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Broy's guest of honor will be
Senator Robert Rice Reynolds of
North Carolina. Her other guests
will be Mrs. Mary Wright johnson,
former Democratic national COM
mitteeWoman for the District of Co
lumbia; Mrs. Mary Heffernan of
Providence. r. l., member Of the
National Council of the National
Woman's Party; DR.. Webster
Chandler of Norfolk, Va; Mr.. Cleve-
land B. Mcknight OF Atlanta, Ga,
and Mrs. Colder Norton Kimmel Of
Washington, sister of Mrs. Broy.
The banquet, reception and ball
for the Governors has been arranged
by the National Democratic League,
of which Mr.. Hugh v. Keiser is
president. All of the Governors
have been invited by Mrs. Paul v.
Hammacher, general chairman.
Mr.. Malcolm S. McConihe, Demo-
cratic national committeeman for
the District of Columbia, and Mrs.
Florence Jaffray Hartman, Demo-
cratic national committeewoman for
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Mr.. and Mrs. Close
Hosts at Dinner
At Legation

Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Harlan Fiske
Stone were ranking guests at the
dinner the Minister of South Africa
and Mrs. Ralph william Close gave
at the Legation last evening. Others
present were the Greek Minister and
Nine. Diamantopoulos, the Minister
of the British Embassy and Mrs.
Neville M. Butler, Senator and Mrs.
Ralph o. Brewster, Rear Admiral
and Mrs. r. E. Ingersoll, Brig. Gen
and Mrs. Daniel Devore, Mr.. and
Mrs. Green Hackworth, the First
Secretary of the Australian Legation
and Mrs. Alan Watt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel G. Roper, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
r. Tuckerman, Mrs. Perry Heath,
Mr.. Ralph Webster and Mrs. Albert
Niblack.
Mrs. Stone also was ranking guest
at luncheon yesterday when Mrs
Walter Wyatt entertained at her
home on Kalmia road in honor of
Mrs. Glass, wife Of Senator Garter
Glass OF Virginia.
Other guests were Mrs. James
Hughes, wife of Senator Hughes;
Mrs. John j. Dempsey, Miss Lucinda
Rayburn, sister of the Speaker of
the House; Mrs. Bruce Smith, Mrs.
Jack Beall, Mrs. Raymond Clapper,
Mrs. Claude Hamilton, Mrs. Gilbert
Stanley Underwood, Mrs. Paul E.
Shorb, Mrs. John Clark, Miss Anna
Bell Ward, Mrs. Francis Cabell
Brown, Mrs. Charles Crawford, Mrs.
Irene Caldwell and Miss Marjorie
Webster.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Michigan Society
To Give Banquet
Tuesday Evening

The wives of Senators and Repre-
sentatives will act as hostesses at
Michigan's inaugural banquet and
dance, which will be given by the
Michigan State Society in honor OF
Gov. Murray D. van Wagner at
Hotel 2400 Tuesday evening. Mr.
William w. Blackney is president
Included among the hostesses are
Mrs. Arthur H. Vandenberg, Mrs
Prentiss M. Brown, Mrs. William w
Blackney, Mrs. John Dingell, Mrs
Rudolph G. Tenerowicz. Mrs. Fred
Bradley, Mrs. Roy o. Woodruff, Mrs
Louis C. Rabaut, Mrs. George
O'Brien, Mrs. Frank E. Hook, Mrs
John Lesinski, Mrs. Albert j. Engel
Mrs. Fred Crawford, Mrs. B. j
Jonkman, Mrs. George A. Dondero
Mrs. Jesse Paine Wolcott, Mrs. Ear
Cory Michener, Mrs. Paul w. Shafel
and Mrs. Glare E. Hoffman.
Evening star., 1941-01-16

the District of Columbia, are the
honorary presidents Of the National
Democratic League.
The honorary vice presidents are
Senator David I. Walsh, Senator
Reynolds, Senator Joseph F. Guf-
fey, Senator George L. Radcliffe,
Representative Henry B. Steagall,
Representative Jennings Randolph,
Melvin c. Hazen, president of the
Board of Commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia; former Repre-
sentative Virginia E. Jenckes of In
diana, and Col. Edward A. Halsey
secretary OF the United States SEN
ate.
The active vice presidents are Mrs.
Eunice Blake Thomas, the first
women ever to be appointed to the
State Democratic Committee for the
District of Columbia; Mr.. Frank B
Hoffman, Mr.. Leslie McCuen and
Mrs. Cecil Norton Broy. Miss Helen
Walburn is the recording secretary;
Mr.. ]. Leo Kolb, sr., is the treas
urer, and Mr.. Frank B. Hoffman Is
the counsel. Gen. F. Thomas Evans
Is the chairman Of the Board of
Directors.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Hoover to Be Guest
Of Women's Press
Club January %

The Women's National Press
Club, which entertained PreSi-
dent Roosevelt at a luncheon last
week, will have former President
Herbert Hoover as a guest on
January %. Mr.. Hoover will ad-
dress luncheon meeting at l
pm at the Willard.
President Roosevelt was the
first Chief Executive to be enter
tanned by the club and Mr.. Hoo
yer will be the first former Pres
ident to fulfill a similar engage
ment.
The clubs annual stunt party
may have an April fools day"
angle as the date has been set
for April /. Mrs. Franklin D.
Roosevelt, a club member. will be
the guest of honor. She GUS
tomarily makes an off f-the-record
talk at the party.
Some of the Governors here
for the Inauguration will be club
guests at a luncheon Tuesday
at the Willard.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Mr.. Rafael Vale
To Give Lecture
In Spanish Here

Mr.. Rafael Heliodoro Vale, dis
tinguished Honduran writer and
historian, will deliver a lecture in
Spanish at the Pan-American Union
at 4:30 o'clock today. His subject is
"Mexicos Gifts to the World"
Invitations to the lecture have
been issued by the assistant director
of the Pan-American Union, DR..
Pedro de Alba.
Professor of history at the Ma
tional University of Mexico, Mr..
Vale has long resided in Mexico
City, where he serves as correspon-
dent of various Latin American
newspapers. He also has been editor
of both of Mexico City's two leading
newspapers, El Universal and Ex-
celsior. Last November Mr.. Vale
was one of four men honored
with the Maria Moors Cabot Prize,
awarded annually by Columbia
University to the journalists who
have done the most to advance the
cause of Pan-American solidarity.
Also a poet. Mr. Vale will read one
of his poems, "Azul de Huejotzingo, -
at the lecture this afternoon.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Wickards to Be Hosts
At Tea January 26

The Secretary of Agriculture
and Mrs. Claude r. Wickard will
give tea Sunday afternoon, jan
uary 26, to officials of the Depart
ment of Agriculture and their
wives in their apartment in the
Westchester. The Secretary and
Mrs. Wickard will receive from
5 to 7 o'clock.
In the past the Secretary and
his wife have entertained depart
ment officials and representatives
of the press at the same party, but
the Secretary and Mrs. Wickard
will be hosts at a later date for
the members of the fourth estate.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Mrs. Edgar B. Kay
Hostess at Large
Luncheon Party

Mrs. Edgar Boyd Kay, president of
the Political Study Club, entertained
100 guests at luncheon at the
Shoreham Hotel yesterday in honor
of the clubs Executive Board and
Mrs. David H. Kincheloe of New
York and Mrs. Walter Gulley of
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Among the guests at the head
table were Mrs. Claude Pepper, Mrs.
Ellen S. Woodward and Mrs. Pete
Jarman. Luncheon was served in
the west ballroom, where tables were
decorated with spring flowers.
After the luncheon Mrs. Kinche-
loe, who will entertain at a meeting
of the club Saturday, gave an i'm
promptu program of vocal and piano
selections and monologue. Mrs.
Ethel Payne also sang, accompanied
by Mrs. Thora Hinshaw Seaton.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Mr.. David Blair
To Be Married
To Miss Tuttle

Mr.. and Mrs. Hendley r. Gala
way of New York announce the
engagement of the latter's daugh-
ter, Miss Fredrika Bremen Tuttle,
to Mr.. David Hunt Blair of this
city.
Miss Tuttle is the daughter Of
Mr.. Frank Wright Tuttle of Hol-
lywood, Calf, and was gradu-
ated from the International
School at Geneva, Switzerland,
and from Sarah Lawrence Col
lege.
Mr.. Blair attended the Hill
School, the University of Fred
ericksburg, and was graduated
from Princeton last year. He is
a member of the Chevy Chase
Club of Washington and Of the
Princeton Clubs of Washington
and New York. Mr.. Blair, who
is now with the Government
service in Washington, will leave
soon to join the Army.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Society to Hold
Benefit Party

A card party will be held by the
District Society Danes of the Loyal
Legion at the club house of the
League of Republican Women at
1907 Seventeenth street tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock. At the con-
clusion of the game the players
will be the guests of the society at
tea.
The proceeds will be devoted to
the philanthropic and patriotic
work of the society. Mrs. j. Jerome
WILDER is president of the organiza-
ton having succeeded Mrs. Hugh
Carnes Smith, who resigned.