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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
ATTY. CASSIDY N ASSISTS TRUSTEE
Elected at Meeting of Creditors of l. M. Shapiro Co.

Attorney John H. Cassidy was electsd trustee of the assets of the I. M Shapiro Company, Inc, bank rupt local construction concern, at a first meeting of creditors before bankruptcy Referee Watler F. Tor rs.nce, Thursday.
 At public auction of the liqui- dated concerns equipment, conduct .tsd yesterday by Vernon L. Hall, at iEhe company's offices, 182 Grand street, the Gesner Equipment Com ipany, New Haven, was the pur- Ehaser for $915 Equity in Cadillac car uas bought by the Cadillac Bales and Service Company.
 is George Shapiro, president and Treasurer of the defunct business, was examined Thursday by num- Der of the creditors, among whom Ere: William Shore of Middlebury, manager of Everybody's Market, $8,- ino0 in loans; s. H. Greenberg, Inc, 46,300 in loans; Scigliano Lumber lCompany, of 27 Division street, three separate listings for $2,24206, $2,l75.41 and $1,1e0; and the Con- pecticut Lumber Company, 1900 Highland avenue, $1,53009.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
MISS GREER IS MADE HOSPITAL
 ACTING SUPT.
Has Been Asst. Supt. Oa Waterbury Hospital for
 Some Years Past

Miss Aida E. Greer, R. N, assistant superintendent of the Waterbury Hospial, will serve as acting Superintend- ent until a successor to Dr. B. Henry Mason, whose res ignation becomes effective today, is appointed. Miss Greer has been assistant su- perintendent of the institu- tion since 1886 and Howard P, Hart, chairman of the executive committee of the hospital, announced that Miss Greer will be acting head of the hospital until a permanent selection is made for the post of superintendent.
 pr. Mason in relinquishing his po- sition terminates a successful career in medicine and hospital manage ment which stretches back to 1907 when he completed his interneship at the General hospital in Maine.
 The resignation was submitted to the Waterbury hospital trustees more than a month ago after Dr. Masons physician ordered a long rest as necessary for the recovery of his health.
 Dr. Mason said he would retire from active life here and is leaving the city today with his wife for Hartford where he will take a rest in order to recover from serious illness which overlook him last win ter. Since Dec. l, 1927, Dr. Mason has been executive head at the hoS- pital here,
 The designation of Miss Greer for temporary tenure of the vacant post has been hailed by Frederick s. Chase, president of the hospital board, and MT. Hart as one which iS due to Miss Greer's abilities.
 Miss Greer is 8 graduate of the Waterbury Hospital Training School for Nurses in the class of 1925 and after completion of her course join- ed the staff and served as assistant superintendent of nurses for four years. In 1883 Miss Greer was put in charge of the admitting ofi1ce and in 1886 was made assistant super intendent to succeed pr. A. H. Per- kins, and has carried on her duties as executive assistant to Dr. Mason. At present, Miss Greer is in Cape Cod, Mass, on her vacation. She is expected to return to the city to- day in order to prepare to assume her new duties on Monday. In her absence, Miss Alma Martinkat has been acting as executive assistant. Miss Martinkat has been mentioned as successor to the office of acting assistant superintendent which is now vacant. Miss Greer was born in Ishpemingh Mich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02

D11SlllGSS 1nG6FGSGS.
 The local body will be subordinate Go a state rent control commission, and will investigate all cases where excessive rental rates are reported. Whether it will be empowered to prosecute property owners for al- Ilcged rent-gouging is not yet known. The likelihood is that such matters will eventually wind up in the higher slate commission.
 Those selected yesterday by Col. Fisher are: Mayor Scully, chair n1an; Charles Greenblatt, president of Fulton Markets; Harry X. Cashin, president of Cashin Dairy Products; Thomas ODea, manager of the Naugatuck Valley Wholesale Grocery Co.,; James Morrow, teller of the Waterbury National bank City Corp. Counsel J. Gregory Lynch; Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce; pr. E. J. Godfrey, city health officer; Martin J. Hayden, city superin- tendent of welfare; Lewis J. Hart, president of the Patent Button Co.,; Mrs. Leila Alexander, director of the Pearl Street Neighborhood House; John Clark, accountant.
 Attorney Clarence Balanda; Les Ger Wright. machinist, representing the c. I. O.; James Corrigan, rep resenting the A. F. of L.; John G. Crosse, John Sforza, Rev. William Balasa of St. Stanislaus Kostka church; James Carr, insurance agent; Louis Ciraldi, Anthony Rob- erts, realtor; Frederick J. Dalton, realtor: Maurice Rousseau, factory foreman; Joseph Wilhelm, head of the real estate department of the American Brass Co.,; Rev. David P. Gaines, of the First Baptist church: Building Inspector John T, Hartley: Francis T. Reeves, sec retary of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,; and Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, pastor of St. Patrick's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
CRIPPLED LAD
 HAS BIKE STOLEN

Robert Baker, IS, of 7s4 Bank street, victim of infantile paralysis about four years ago which has left him partially crippled, and depend- ent upon his bicycle as the lone means of transportation, was de- prived of even this yesterday.
 Robert had been getting around by means of a crutches until q year ago, when it was discovered that he could pedal a bicycle with little difficulty. Since then Robert and the bike have been ii1separable.
 Once before teh bicycle was report. ed missing, but reappeared shortly afterwards. This time 1t is hoped that the interval will be of even shorter duration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
INFANTS CONDITION
 STILL CALLED POOR ''

;, The condition of Darlene Wilmg, 18-months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Wilms of Lake Quassa- paug, critically burned with scala ing water, remains poor, attaches at the Waterbury hospital reported this morning.
 The infant was badly burned with boiling water at her home and when admitted to the hospital its name was placed on the danger list. The child suffered burns of the face, arms. and chest when a kettle of water was accidently spilled over her in the kitchen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
(NEA Radiophoto)

Meantime, either party could ask the supreme court to review the de- cision of the emergency court.
 Should housewife find, when she buys round steak, that the price is higher than that fixed by OPACS she would be authorized under the bill to sue in federal district court for $50 or three times the difference between the price she paid and the f1xd price.
 If she failed to sue, OPACS could sue in the name of the United States.
 Persistent violators of the price orders would be subject to prosecu- ton in federal court and on convic- tion be liable to $5,000 fine, a years imprisonment or both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02

(Continued from Page D would permit the army to retain men for a lifetime.
 Explaining his opposition to the new compromise, Taft quoted the statement of General George c. Marshall, chief of staff, that man can be trained in 18 months.
 Meantime, a House military af- fairs committee minority report opposed retention of selectees, charging that President Roosevelt and Gen. George c. Mitchell, army chief of staff, had not substantiated their claims regarding the necessity of such a move.
 The report, signed by seven Re- publicans. said extended service would likely be a prelude to arl- other "A. E. F." and would Head to demoralizat tion of the army"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
YOUTHS EYE
 CUT BY GLASS

Adama Swiercitowicz. l6, of IA Prospect street. Union City, was dis- charged from the Waterbury hospl- tai last night where he was treated for an eye injury sustained as he worked over a battery at the Cut Rate Auto Supply Go. on Water street, Nauaatuck.
 ofaclais at the hospital said they thought a piece Of glass had entered ihs youths eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
COAL HAS GONE UP

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 2 -- (U.rl -Coal dealers announced today the price Of household anthracite coal and coke has been increased SO cents a ton. Domestic anthracite nov sells for si4 a ton. with coke at eiSS0. lt was announced. !.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
FUNERALS

The funeral of J. William Sulli- van was held this morning at S:15 from his home, 127 Lounsbury street, to St. Francis Xavier church where 8 solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9:15. Burial was in the family plot, new St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Edward Franek were held yesterday at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. pr. John c. Walker officiated. Burial was in Pine Bridge cemetery, Bea- con Falls. Bearers were: William Gruber, Louis Clark, Chris Heisse, Clarence Nichols, John Hawkins and Fred Colvin.
 The funeral of Thomas W. Stokes of S43 Bank street, was held this morning at 9:30 from the Stokes funeral home. 694 North Riverside street, to St. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock. Burial was in new St. Jos eph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. E-.tzabeth A. Macintosh will be held this after noon at o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:30 to 5:30 and 2 to g p. m. today.
 Daughters of Scotia met last eve- ming at 7:45 o'clock at the funeral home to conduct a memorial service with Mrs. Helen Marshall, chief daughter; Mrs. Mary Wilkie, chap lain; Mrs. Robert Montgomery, sub chief daughter; and Mrs. John Brown, past chief daughter read ing.
 The bearers will be Robert Fin lay, John Stevens, William Carew, James Littlejohn, Thomas Turner and Alexander Galbraith.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Delaney will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the Bailey-Snyder funeral home, 94 Willow street, to St. Mar garet's church, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, old St. JoSeph'S cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and Sunday in the afternoons and eve nings.
 Friends are @hdly requested to omit flowers.
 The funeral of John Scozzafava will be held Monday morning at o'clock from Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, to Our Lady of LourdeS church, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today and Sunday from 2 to II p m.
 The funeral of Robert J. Stack was held today at SIS a. m. from the home of his mother -in-law, Mrs. Catherine Calvin, 48 Laval street, to St. Mary Magdalen's church, Oak vile, where a solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9:30 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cem- etery.
 The funeral of Giuseppi Michael Renaudo of 103 Granby street, was held today from the home at 8 A. m. to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, for a solemn hgih Mass at 9:46 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Concetta Di- Leo of S6 Railroad Hill street was held this morning at o'clock from the home to Our I@dy of Mount Carmel church at o'clock. Burial was in the family plot. Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
Mayor Scully To Head Rent Control Group.
Col. Fisher, State Defense Head, Accepts Locally
 Desienated Committee With Few Additions Made

Mayor Vincent A. Sculy yesterday appointed chairman of the local rent control committee Appoint
 ren of 27 other local men to serve with the mayor the committee was also made by Colonel Samuel Fisher of Litchfed chairman of the State Defense Council The group selected yesterday represents variation of two from the number originally indicated by Mayor Scuy It includes representative group of all professions and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02

Blacksmith over 9 years of age have been exempted from conscrip- tion in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02

Nearly every family in Paraguay that can afford an electric refriger- ator has bought one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
OBITUARY

FITZGERALD .- Mrs. Frances (Fitzmaurice) Fitzgerald, widow of John J. Fitzgerald, of IA Tower road, died at St. Mary's hospital yesterday following a short illness.
 A native of County Kerry, Ireland, she had been a resident of this city for 57 years. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a communicant of St. Margaret's church.
 She is survived by daughter, Mrs. J. Henry McGrath and four granddaughters, the Misses Mar garet, Mary, Frances and Patricia McGrath; also several nieces and nepheWs.
 The funeral will be held on Morl- day morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main street, to St. Margaret's church. A solemn high Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock.
 Friends may call at the funeral home, this afternoon and evening, and tomorrow afternoon and eve- ming.
 Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
 CONKLIN-Mrs. Gertrude Pauline (Bauer) Conklin, wife of Frank S. Conklin of 1Aiddlepury died at the Waterbury hospital yesterday fol- lowing a short illness.
 Mrs. Conklin leaves, besides her husband, daughter, Mrs. Helen Hole of Cheshire.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Camerlin & Rees funeral home, 134 Grand avenue, New Haven. Burial will be in Fairhaven Union ceme- tery, New Haven. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday after 4 p. m.
 HURLICHE = Mrs. Abbie (Ehea) Hurliche died yesterday at her home, 61 Osborne street, Danbury.
 Mrs. Hurliche was well known among the teachers of this city, as she conducted students home in Danbury prior to the erection of the School Dormitory.
 She is survived by two sons, Ray mopd and William; two daughters, Josephine and Mrs. Joseph H. Walsh, all of Danbury.
 The funeral will take place on Monday morning in Danbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
BIRTH NOTICE
DIED

1941, Mrs. Frances Fltxgerald, of IA Tower Road. Funeral Monday morning, at 9:30 o'clock, from Der gin Funeral Home, 2S0 East Main St., to St. Margaret's Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
JAPAN WILD WITH
 ANGER AT ACTION

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
ARMY SERVICE
 MAY BE EXTENDED

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02
MANIPULATION
 BATTLE RACES

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-02

The funeral of Mrs. Concetta Di- Leo of S6 Railroad Hill street was held this morning at 6 o'clock from the home to Our L@dy of Mount Carmel church at o'clock. Burial was in the family plot. Calvary cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-11-05
BaIbo Was Shot Down
By |ta|y's0wn Guns,
Officer Declares
English Air Commodore
Soys Marshal Aided
Stranded British Unit
By the Associated Press.

B, the Associated Press.
TORONTO, Nov. 5.-A startling
new version of the death of Marshal
1talo Balbo, declaring he was shot
down by italian anti-aircraft after
carrying desert-stranded British
armored car men to an Italian hos
pital. was published yesterday by
the Toronto Star.
The Star quoted Air Commodore
Raymond Collishaw, who had
charge Of all British air operations
during the British sweep Of Libya.
He arrived in Canada last week to
take up new post of undisclosed
nature
Collishaw was quoted as saying
Marshal Balbo was alone in an
Italian bomber when it was struck
by a direct hit from an Italian anti
aircraft gun in the Libyan harbor Of
Tobruk on June 20. 1910.
However, Italy said at the time Of
the crash that nine others, includ-
ing prominent Italians, died in the
crash of the plane.
The Italians said British aircraft
shot down the bomber. but the
British Foreign Once said Marshal
Balbo did not perish in combat
with the R. A. r." and pointed out
that Balbo had been opposed Ito
the policy of harnessing Italy to
Hitler's war machine"
The Star quoted Collishaw Is
saying BalbO heard of the plight of
Evening star., 1941-11-05
National Referendum
0nI ofDec|arinq
War Asked by Cudahy
Vote Would Be 972o in
Opposition, Ex-Envoy to
Belgium Tells RoIIy

A national referendum on whether
the people favor a declaration OF
var against Germany was urged last
night at meeting Of the America
First Committee by John Cudahy,
former Ambassador to Belgium.
Mr.. Cudahy told an audience of
several hundred at the Raleigh Ho-
tel that such vote could be COM
pleted in 30 days with the co-opera-
ton of the Post Office Department.
He predicted that at least 80 per
cent of the people would cast their
vote against war if the issues were
presented fairly in the newspapers.
The audience included many
members of Congress, as we'll as men
and women high in Washington's
official and social circles. Mr.. Cud-
ahy, who was Ambassador to Bel
gium when Hitler's blitzkreig struck
the LoWlands and an Army captain
In the World War, told how huge
Nazi tanks rumbled through the
streets and bombers roared over
head.
Tells Of Hitler Interview.
Meanwhile, in New York. Ulrich
Bell. chairman of the Executive
Committee of Fight for Freedom,
Inc. said in statement that Mr..
Cudahy insisted on being the dupe
Of Hitler"
Mr.. Cudahy told his audience of
an interview he had with Hitler
Evening star., 1941-11-05

after the invasion. He described the
German dictator as a man Of un-
wholesome character. who had .
grudge against the world" Hitler,
Mr.. Cudahy said. laughted in a sar-
donic manner when informed that
the people of the United States be-
lieve the Western Hemisphere would
be imperiled by German victory.
Hitler asked what men like the
Army chief of staff thought on the
question, but Mr.. Cudahy said he
couldn't reply.
Introduced by La Toilette.
The former Ambassador said the
average American today feels the
ground has been cut from under his
feet because the Navy is in a shoot
ing war and he has not been con-
suited on the matter
Under such circumstances, he said,
the American can we'll wonder if
he is living under a one-man Gov
ernment which has denied majority
rule. The real issue, he added, Is
not so much will we wage war as
will the people have a say in the
matter
In introducing Mr.. Cudahy, Sena-
tor La Toilette. Progressive, of Wis
consin insisted that this country
should stay out of "Europe's wars"
while admitting he would vote for a
declaration of war If our national
interests were imperiled."
Mrs. Bennett Champ Clark, wife
of the Senator from Missouri, pre-
sided at the meeting.
Evening star., 1941-11-05
CamaIier Invites
Citizens 10 Suggest
Needs in Legislation
Southeast Council Hears
Aide Of Senute D. 6.
Committee

Renah F. Camalier, aide Of the
Senate District Committee. last
night discussed before the South
east Council legislation affecting
the District now pending in the
Serate and urged all citizens to
make full use of his ONCE for any
suggestions they might have re-
garding legislation.
Mr.. Camalier described the court
merger plan as a great step for
ward" in relieving local judicial con-
gestion and spoke also of the neces-
sity for effective rent control. He
referred to the need for further
Capitalization of administrative au-
thority in the hands of the District
Commissioners.
Gives Praise to Police.
Passage in amended form Of bills
relating to the punishment of va
grants and habitual criminals
would, Mr.. Camalier predicted, 60
far in reducing the number of pick
pockets and petty criminals now
operating In the District. He praised
the local police force highly for its
efficiency in the face OF currently
inadequate legislation in this re-
spect.
The controversial issue Of a gas
oline tax increase to pay for the
Whitehurst highway improvement
program was presented by Mr..
Camalier as one involving a choice
between 2-cent raise and indefi-
mite postponement of the plans
completion. He Endorsed the prin-
ciple of of street parking as a par
tial solution of the local traf1ic
problem.
Mr.. Camalier was accorded q riS-
ing vote of thanks by the council
after having answered several ques-
tons from the floor.
Parking Rights Defended.
The question Of off street parking
was once more raised by Charles C..
Gillikin. who moved that home own
ers should be allowed to park in
front of their homes in residential
areas "all night or periodically dur
ing the day" and opposed any
change in the residential nature OF a
neighborhood through the introduce
ton Of off-street parking accom-
modations without the prior con-
sultation Of residents Of that area
The resolution was passed.
Another motion by Mr.. Gillikin
expressed the groups support of
William A. Roberts for position
on the Public Utilities Commission
The council acted favorablv on the
resolution OF William A. Maio op-
posing any increase in the local
water rates and supported the Fort
Davis Citizens Association in its
demand for the provision Of ade-
quate sewerage facilities through
out the Fort Davis area. The group
called for a reduction OF the speed
limit on Bowen road Sc. from
Burns street to Southern avenue to
20 miles an hour.
Evening star., 1941-11-05

the British soldiers, lost and dying
Of thirst and starvation far out In
the desert, got into bombing plane,
took an escort Of two fighters and
flew to the rescue.
The story continued:
Having picked them up he flew
the troops to an Italian hospital,
then started back to Tobruk, his
headquarters.
"Balbo was alone in the bomber
at the time, the two escorting fight
ers being on his f1anks. At the mo-
ment when he came back over
Tobruk our forces opened a bomb
ing attack on the town, q queer
coincidence.
Our men were bombing from
10000 feet and Balbo flew in at
1000 feet. Anti-aircraft batteries
on shore were going full-out, but
not very effectively. However, when
Balbo came over, an Italian cruiser
in the harbor, one which we later
sank and whose hulk is still be-
Evening star., 1941-11-05

ing used by our men, opened fire
and struck the marshal's plane
with q direct hit
ITO add to the coincidence OF the
whole thing is the fact that some
of our photographers had their lens
on the marshal's plane at the very
moments it was struck.
Il had the picture Of Balbo's
plane cracking up and carried 1t
for several months"
Evening star., 1941-11-05
Red Cross Unit Planned

Organization Of q branch Of the
Prince Georges County Chapter,
American Red Cross, will be COM
pleted at a meeting at 1:30 pm.
Thursday in the home of Mrs. Clar-
ence E. Van Vie, l Carroll avenue,
Riverdale Heights. 1t was an
nounced today by the chairman.
Mrs. /. Ray Gibson.
Evening star., 1941-11-05
Open Bethesda Store

c. E. Whitmore, for six years
manager of downtown furniture
store, and Vern M Smith of the
decorator staff OF the same store
are opening their own furniture
establishment in Bethesda. Md, to-
night. 1t will be known as the
Whitmore Store
The average dog understands so
words, says a London dog specialist.
Evening star., 1941-11-05
To Help "Speed Up Brain Energy
Do These 2 Things:

speets, you are urged to do these 3
things at once:
1-Give your child a we'll bal.
anced diet including at least l
pint of milk a day, fresh vege-
tables and fruit or juice.
2-Serve 2 slices per meal of this
revolutionary new Staff Bread.
Because this revolutionary new Staf
contains over times more Vitamin
Bl for normal appetite and mental
energy; over 500 more Vitamin Be-
also essential to body and brain
eells-than ordinary white bread.
And since it furnishes relatively
1887 more protein and ) times
more iron than many ordinary white
breads, it is plain for all to see that
Staff is superior for building and
nourishing body and brain.
Children LoUe Staff
Never before have you tasted bread
like this. For staff Is fresh a. the
sight Of fields Of wind-rippled, sum
splashed wheat. With flavor and
aroma even better than bread fresh.
baked from wheat ground at the old
mill on the creek.
And it's delicate and lacy and vel.
vety of crumb as 4 blue-ribbOn loaf
at the State Fair. You know 1t 10
different and better by the richness
of its golden wheat color.
Better Than Whole Wheat
STAFF 10 better than whole wheat,
enriched and white breads because
Evening star., 1941-11-05
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHAT CAUSES
EPILEPSY?

A booklet containing the opinions Of fam
ous doctors on this interesting subject
will be sent FREE, while they last. tn any
r~sder writing 10 the Educational D,vi-
sion. B3s fifth Ave. New York. n. T..
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Evening star., 1941-11-05

The Netherlands Indies shipped
2,875, 900 pounds Of tea to the United
States In q recent month.