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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
TWO-YEAR LIMIT
 ON DEATH CLAIMS
Social Security Board Mgr Advises Waterburians on
 Necessary Procedure

Pointing out that lump Sum death payments through the Social &c., curity Act were made to more than 5000 people in New England in amounts totalling S620,l2l in the first half of the year, Robert F. Austin of the Social Security Board field office at l08 Bank street in Waterbury, called attention 10 the fact that claims for such payments must be made within two years of the date of the insured wage earn CTS death and that, in some cases only two months remain in which such a claim may validly be filed.
 Tn connection with the an- nouncement of the lump sum death payments under the Social Security Act during the first six months of l94l which has just been issued by the Regional Director of the board, John ?. Hardy, our office has been instructed to call attention to the fact that only two months remain in which a claim may be filed with respect to any fully insured wage earner who died early in the first month of lo40," Mir, Austin stated Such payments may be made in cases where the insured wage earn CT dies leaving no member of his family eligible at that time for monthly benefits"
 whenever an individual dies in Waterbury or vicinity, who has been working in employment covered by the Social Security Act, his near est relative should promptly get in touch with our office in the Jones' Morgan building at 10S Bank street." MT. Austin continued. No bene- fits may be paid until e claim is filed. That IS the reason why MT. Hardy as regional director has asked us to bring this to the atten- ton of the nearest relative of any insured wage earner who has died since the first of l040. It Is the wish of the Social Security Board that no eligible individual fail to obtain benefits for which he may be en- titled because of ignorance of the provisions of the law.
 "Even If no one is eligible for monthly benefits at the time that an insured wage earner dies, lump sum payment msy be made to the widow or widoWer, child or grand- child, or to Q parent of the de- ceased workez-in the order named. If no sucn relative exists, other persons, if equitably entitled, who pay for burial expenses from their own furds may be reimbursed Up to an amount equal to six times the primary benefit, according to the portion of his payment to the total of such expenses.
 Lump sum payments in Con- f1ecticut from January to June 1o41, inclusive, amounted to Sl50,327 and were distributed among l,27S in- dividuals."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
THOR FUNERAL
 MONDAY AT 10.
Victim of Brutal Staying to Be Inferred in Pine
 Grove Cemetery

Police are unable to explain the motive which actuated Daniel Mar tynovict, 6l, to kill Mrs. Stella, ,Titor, Al, Thursday afternoon at her home at. 563 North Main steret, but be- Meve the man after staying the wo- man was conscience stricken for his act and decided to do away with his life.
 But this theory is not entertain ed by the circumstances which pre- ceded the brutal killing of Mrs. Ti- tor in the bedroom of her apartment where Martynovich lived as board CT. A friend of Martynovich told police he visited him on the morn ing of the murder and declared he was "going to die this afternoon"
 A prevalent belief exists among friends of the Martynovich that he quarreled with Mrs. T'itor over money matters and that this ill., feeling existed for several months,
 The body of Martynovich was found shortly before 2 o'clock yes- terday morning bringing to a close the rapid events in the intensive hunt instituted by local police. The finding of teh body dangling from a wire fence was marked off by the police as murder suicide case.
 Martynovich's body was found on the property of the New Haven railroad alongside the railroad tracks off South Leonard street where the assailant walked after he murdered the woman.
 Detective Lieuts. Joseph Bendler and William Foley who investigated Martynovich's actions before the afternoon of the brutal staying found he had been to the house of zachar Cherepinsky on 43 Lafayette street early Thursday morning and apparently was drinking.
 Mrs. Cherepinsky told Capt. Jo- seph P. Stevens, head of the local detective bureau, that Martynovich told her he was going to die", but she believed 1t was merely his con- dition while drinking that brought on this conversation. She said she dismissed 1t without a thought.
 When the body was found sus- pended from the wire fence Capt. William Duggan said there was blood on the mans hands, shirt and cuffs.
 The funeral of Mrs. Tltor will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the Deliniks funeral home, 1T Congress avenue. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from ? to i0:30 p. m. today and tomorrow
 Funeral arrangements for Marty rlovich have not been completed. His body has been removed to the Dellniks funeral home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
BUSSEMEY GIVES
 KIDS 45O NICKLEC
OakvilIe Mans Halloween Practice Grows More
 Popular Annually

Waterbury's celebration of All Hallows Eve last night was more colorful than 1t was extravagant The police, who were prepared for the worst in the line of juvenile pranks, and had the entire motor patrol of 20 men in 10 cars cruising the city's streets all evening, were pleasantly surprised at the lack of incidents" which demanded theis attention.
 Numerous complaints were re. ceived during the course of the eve. ming especially from the east end and Fairlawn sections, but no serl- ous derelictions on the part of the youthful celebrators were reported
 Gay costumes dotted the stree $, and many of the cars which drove through the center of town were decorated in celebration of the tra- ditional spirit of Halloween. The rain which began to fall in the middle of the evening, however, to some extent dampened the ardor of those parading the streets, and induced many Of them to conclude their observance of the day indoors.
 One of the principal indoor cele- brationS was at the home of Emile A. Bussemey, the nickel man" of Oakville, who, As usual, held open house for the children of the vi- cinity, each of whom was presnted With Q nickel on visiting him. This was the eleventh year of his obse-v- anee of Halloween, and he reported having Q fine time, 4b0 children paying their respects to him during the course of the evening.
 Prizes for the best costumes worn at the O. Y o. masquerade held at our Lady of Mount Carmel pa.- ish hall last evening went to Leon- ard DeMano and Marion Deinno.
 Costumes of various shades and hueS mingled in c hall decorated In c seasonal hall decorated In sea. sonAl motif c scelehrants frolickod at the affair sponsored by the c. I, o. Mine, Mill 6s Shelter Workers union last night. Host at the party was the local 25l which held a par. " and dance at Mill Plain granee hall.
 The Lux Clock, recently organ. iSed, and the Scovill and Chase units held their dance at Union iail on Bank street. These events were attended with c large crowd and prizes were awarded for best cos. tuyiiS worn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
WAR DECLARATION
 URGED BY PASTOR

Bolton, Conn, Nov. I-(UP)-The Rev. Alfred s. Kline resigned today as pastor of Bolton Congregational church, urged an immediate declara- ton of war by the United States ito remove the threat to Chris. tianity," and prepared to join the army as chaplain.
 Get the war over as soon aS pos- sible," Rev. Kline said, "and start the Christian rebuilding"
 Rev. Kline said he probably would be called by the army within Q month. He already has received his certificate of commission as a first lieutenant. His resignation as pastor becomes effective November 20.
 The United States, he said, was being forced to yield or fight" and he preferred to fight to prepare the way for e Christian permanent peace as soon as possible"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
FIRST AID CLASS
 TO OPEN MONDAY
Mrs. D. Spender Named Red Cross Course
 Instructor

Glasses in the Red Cross first aid course will formally open Monday morning in Waterbury hospital, al- though instruction is being carried on through the auspices of st. Mary's hospital as well.
 Mrs. Donald Spender, local regis tered nurse, will direct the classes and will be assisted by regular hos- pital nurses at various times during the course. The cooperation of civilians has been urged by Cover nor Robert A. Hurley, because of the definite need for aineliorating the national and statewide shortage of nurses.
 This is the first work of It's kind ever undertaken, and many 'Water- bury girls have availed themselves of the opportunity Of being in tho first class. A maximum enrolment of thirty women, between the ages of eighteen and fifty, Is permitted, and Q few more registrations may be still made by calling Mrs. spender ct 5-0430.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
TEACHERS FAIL
 SAYS STEP ARD

New Haven, Conn, Nov. I.-(UP) --Lieut- Gov. odell Shepard, pro- fesSor of English ct Trinity Coi- lege, believes American teachers "have failed" in their Job of pre- pairing the youth of the United States to combat dictatorship.
 we have made c public" he said, that Is right for the dictator or for any dictator that has Q mind that is made up and knows what he wants.
 Nov that the disaster ls upon us, we teachers sec that we have failed. We have failed because we have not been good enough in our task. We have been tiTitd, conventional, yl- tra-respectable and white-cOiiared in . world whose cclorg are rapidly turning dark. We have been tiai- iniaeinate, uncreatlve, lInoFgani1ed and linfaitl1fui ilH q time run mostly by the bueinessman and foF husi- ness"
 He spoke at a convention ok the ccnnecticut Council q Adult Edu- caticns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
TWO INJURED N AUTO ACCIDENTS
Woman Run Down in Ex- change Place Suffers
 Fractured Leg

Mrs. Bernice HIelZis, 6, Oe ss Hawthorne avenue was injured when Q car driven by Carl E. Woodward of q Pine street knock ed her down in Exchange Place The woman suffered q fracture of the lower left leg. Motor Patrolmail Joseph Lovallo. Donald Monahan and Patrolman John Sasso, who investigated said Mrs. Blekis was attempting to cross from the east side of the center to the west when she was hit by Woodward'a car.
 In another accident on South Main street, near Grand street, Thomas zappone, 6i, of 200 South Main street, suffered fracture of two ribs and iaceration over the left eye as he tried to cross the street. Motor Patrolmen Joseph Tierney and Matthew Guarini iia- vestigated the accident.
 No arrests were made in eithei of the two cases in which the pe- destrianS were struck,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
 Agreements

Joseph SrOka, Ans0nla, aganlst Farrel-Birmlngham Co, Inc, An- sonia, Sl7.O0 per week beginning October 22; second degree burns of the right arm forearm, left forearm and face.
 Robert Taylor, New Milford, against Robertson BleacheFy and Dye Works, Tnc., New Milford, SlO.7l per week beginning Sep- tember 16; laSeratlon of the mld- dle finger of the left hand.
 Henry RInaldl, MIddlebury, against Donald s. Futile, Nauga- tuck, Sl3.27 per week beginning September 12; strain cartilage In right knee.
 Arthur Guest, IT,, Shelton, against Farrell Birmingham O., Inc. AnSonla, s20.S8 per week be. ginning october 2l; Iaceratlon of the right forearm.
 HeAry Smith, Ansonla, against II. c. Cook Company. Ansonia, SlO.73 per week for S3% weeks on account of specific injury; l6 per- cent loss of use of the right arm, arising from flrst, second and third degree burns.
 Ralph CarOtenut0, Derby, against Housatonlc Dyeing and Printing Company, Derby, Sll.Sl per week for IS weeks on account of specific injury; 76 percent loss of use of left little finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
Reelected

Frederick s. Chase, president of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, was reelected vlce-preSldent of the Connecticut Merit Sys- tenn Association at the annual meeting in Hartford this week.
 Edward H. Davis of this city was one of the speakers at the dinner heS by the association at the Hotel Garde. Other speakers included Gov. Robert A. Hurley, Luther $. Steward, and Roy r. Henderson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
RED CROSS NEEDS
 ADDITIONAL FUNDS

An increase of 100 per cent in the funds needed in the Red Cross drive in order to meet the growing de- mands placed upon the organlza- ton by the exigencies of national defense was stressed yesterday by Mrs. Herman Rooster, roll cali chairman Of the local chapter. She spoke to the Southbury roll call committee, meeting at the home of it's chairman. Mrs. Robert Mitchell.
 Mrs. Koester's talk was followed by general discussion among the committee members present. The roll call drive will begin on Armis- tice day.
 Tea was served after the meet. ing, with Mrs. Paul Darrows, pres- ident of the Southbury branch chapter, pouring. Among those present were Mrs. Robert Mitchell, Mrs. Paul Darrows, Mrs. John Fish CT, Mrs. M. Rudland, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Klubans, Mrs. At- wood, Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Ushakoss, Mrs Grisgraber, Miss Janie Pierce, Mrs. M. Smith, Mrs. BeighAm, Mrs. Robert Brinley and Mrs. Mildred Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
"Forget-Me-Not Week" !"
Mayor Scully Issues Proclamation Calling for Citywide Observance in Memory of World War Veterans - Little Flowers of
 Remembrance to Be Worn.

Mayor Vincent A. Scully to- day issued a proclamation desig- mating the week beginning Mon- day as Forget-Me-Not Week. Dur ing the week a sale Of the memo- rial flowers will be sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans.
 The proclamation follows:
 PROCLAMATION
 WHEREAS, FORGET-ME-NOT WEEK is an annual tribute on the part of the Disabled Ameyi- can Veterans and calls to mind the sacrifice of many of our Vet- erans who went down into the valley of the shadow of death and who still carry the constant re- minders of their heroic action. In grateful recognition of the sacrifices of their comrades, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
Former Shipnate

One local man has escaped by the comfortable margin of nine- teen years the fate of those aboard the U. s. s. Reuben James, des- troyer sunk by Q torpedo off Ice- land, Friday. Charles Butler of I7 Maple avenue. rnachinist at the Scovill Manufacturing O., joined the crew of the Reuben James when 1t was commissioned in 1920. MT. Butler served as an electri- clans mate abroad the craft for two years, and once cruiSed to Surope with the ill-starred des- troper. The former naval man owns several photographs of the Reuben James, ard still retains a diary he kept while abroad the ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
30 IN CRAYMOOR
 PARTY TOMORROW
Mount Carmel CYO Going to Garrison, N. Y., By
 Bus After Mass
BROOKLYN NEWS

Members of the c. Y. o. of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church will make q pilgrimage to Graymoor, i Garrison, N. Y. tomorrow. 30 per- sons have registered to participate. The group will meet for the o'clock Mass at the church where they will receive Communion in a body. A breakfast will follow at the parish hall. The trip to Garrison will be made by bus.
 Several hundred persons attended teh Halloween masquerade dance sponsored by the c. Y. o. at the parish hall last night. Prizes and eI- tertainment, and refreshments were on the program. Mary Ranaudo headed the committee making are arrangements.
 Two vespers services, in ohserv- ance of the feast of All Souls and the feast of All Saints, will be held tomorrow night at 2 o'clock at st.. Joseph's church. Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, choirmaster, has request ed all choir members who are free to be present to participate in spe- cial musical program which will be presented at that time. He has an- r1ounced that the male choir will sing at the il o'clock Mass tomorrow morning, taking the place of the K. of L. choir.
 The Children of Mary sodality of St. Josephs church will meet for the 8 o'clock Mass tomorrow morning at the church where the members will receive Communion in 6 body. An important business meeting will be held at g e. m. at St. Joseph's hall,
 The Knights of Lithuania will hold c Halloween dance tonight ct st. Joseph's hall. An entertainment, prizes, and refreshments have been planned. Joe DiPietro's orchestra will furnish music. Frank Saldukas, president, heads the committee in charge of arrangements.
 The regular bI-weekly meeting of the Brooklyn Athletic Club will be held tomorrow morning at ii o'clock at the clubrooms on Bank street. Edward DiNapoli, chairman of the clubs minstrel committee. has an- nounced that the committee meet ing originally scheduled for Tuesday night will be held instead tomorrow following the clubs regular business meeting.
 A large attendance is expected to- night at Venta hall, 103 Green street for the concert and masquerade dance of the Vilijos chorus. A pros gram of instrumental and vocal sel- ections by local and olit-of-town ar- lists has been prepared for the con- cert under the direction of Brone Basins Lucas. The concert will start at 2 o'clock.
 Music flor dancing following the concert will be furnished by the MCrrymakers orchestra. Prizes for costumes will be awarded.
 Mrs. Richard Trask, Miss Barbara Macs, and Mrs. Lucas are in charge of arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN $500 LAWSUIT

Settlement was reached today in an $500 civil action filed in com- mon pleas court nearly sixteen years ago. Suit had been brought by Laura Ford of this city against Alma 0. Bauck and Joseph Yan- kelun, both of Waterbury. Basis of the litigation was the plaintiffs claim that Q $500 note. dated De- cember ie, 1924, signed by the Bauck woman, and bearing the endorse nient of the other defendant, had not been paid.
 It was alleged that the note be. came due and payable on June 18, 1925, and that in spite of written demand fnade upon both, the dee fendants failed 10 make payment. The writ was filed on January a, 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
Judges Confer

Congressman J. Joseph Smith, judge-elect of the U. s. district court, conferred yesterday with Judge Carroll 0. Hincks on ar. arrangements for this taking the oath of office.
 It is expected that Congress. man Smith will submit his resig- nation next week and thereafter be sworn in as Q member of the federal bench.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
CARL WOODWARD'S TRAIL POSTPONED

John onofrlo, a, of 30 Olive street. New Haven, charged with reckless driving, evading responsl- bility, and operating while his i- cense is under suspension, was granted a continuance to Nov. l5 when his case was called In munich pal court today before Judge John L. Gaffrey.
 A continuance to Nov. 15 was al- lowed to Carl D. Woodward, 26, of Gl Pine street, charged with viola non o9 the motor vehicle law.
 Edward Franks, ie, colcred, 06 Abe bolt avenue, paid e6 for Q lolle on . charge of operating without . li- cense. The accused was involved In. slight accident yesterday and was arrested by William Mccarthy, tTaf- fic officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01

Disabled American Veterans an- nually raise funds to alleviate their distress.
 NOW, THEREFORE,, I, Vincent A. scully, Mayor of the City of Waterbury, Connecticut, do here- by designate the week commence ing November 3rd, l94l, as FOR- GET-ME-NOT WEEK and com mend this patriotic work to the people of Waterbury and urge that they assist in the work of the Disabled American War Vet erans by purchasing Forget-Me- Nots. Dated at Waterbury, Con- necticut, this first day of Novem. Der, 194l.
 VINCENT A. sCULLY,
 Mayor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
At Dedication

Cong. J. Joseph Smith and Postmaster Charles A. Babln of this city were among the dig nltarles attending the dedlca- tion of Q new post office in Lakeville yesterday. Francis T. Buckley, fourth assistant post. master general, represented the government at the brief cere. monies.
 MT. Smith referred to his new judgeShlp, and said he hoped 1t would not prevent his being in. vited to similar functions In the future. All the speakers urged support of national defense by the purchase of defense savings stamps and bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01

The French Republicans are plan ming q fine reception for Edward J. Balthazar, a Republican of French extraction, who is candidate for city clerk. |
 The committee in charge of the affair consists of: Arthur Noel, Leo Archambault, Restore Bournival, Aurore Dorval, Irene Bourchard, Irene Guilbeault, Leo Pepin.
 The reception committee consists of Mrs. William Cambigue, Mrs. A. Vaillette, Mrs Homer Bernier, Mrs Hector Bernier, Mrs. Thomas Mor- in, Hector Dernier, Leo LeClair, William Carbigue and Lucian Ver- oneau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
LOCUST ST. MAN
 SWALLOWS LYSOL

WasyI HudObenkO, 56, Of 132 Locust street, was admitted to the Waterbury Hospital early this morning shortly after 5 o'clock after . suicide attempt, Desk Lieut.. Barney Burns said this morning.
 Motor PatrOlman George Mo. EIIigOtt w'las investigated sum- YnOned the hospital ambulance and the man was rushed to the hospital where he was given emergency treatment for several hours. Hospital authorities re ported the man drank IysOl and was discovered by one of the members of his family ln serious condition. His name was placed on Che danger list but slight lm- prOvement was noted since his admission to Che hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
Legion, Ambulance

Frank McCanll, chairman of the American Legion committee spon- sortng a l0-day drive for funds to purchase a community ambulance for Waterbury, announced yester- day that the campaign is terta- lively slated to get under way on December 8. Plans call for use of the ambulance by the police and fire departments in emergency calls. At present and in the past this need has been answered in- adequately by the police patrol wagon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
TEXAS TO 0ET NEW LAKE

Austin, Tex, (UP)--A new hods of water, Lake Travis, will have te Do marked on Texas maps withir Q few months. Progress on the Marshall Ford dam of the Lowe, Colorado River Authority lef on. cials to predict that 1t vii Do com. pleted by March l, io42. It will pro, vide means to back up the largegl body of water to be held by any oi the series of dams on the river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
Hit By Car

Edward c. Rush, 64, of 8 Mitchell avenue, was admitted to the Waterbury Hospital last night at 11:35 after he suffered slight injuries when he was struck by an automobile while crossing at Meadow street to the Tower Grill.
 HopItal authorities said the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
FRENCH 6. OPP,
 HOLDING RALLY
Enthusiastic Gathering Is Expected at Franco.
 American Hall Tonight

A French Republican rally will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in the Franco American hall on South Main street. The affair will also be featured by social and dance. Pat- rick M. Perriello and other Repub- lican candidates will speak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
. INJURIES ARE FATAL

Hartford, Conn, Nov 1-(UP)-- Funeral services will Dc held Tues day for Joseph L. Thorpe, 20, who was injured fatally when struck by an automobile late yesterday. Ar~ sere c. provencal, 23, the driver, was held on 6 charge Of reckless driving and eyadlng responsibility. 7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
Frat HOnOrs

Two Waterbury boys were hon. ored by recent election to junior fraternities at Yale College. Twenty.four other students from Connecticut were among others, all members of the sophomore class. who were named.
 David R. Bronson of this city was elected to the Fence Club, and William P. Arnold, Jr., to the letter society, zeta Psl. Ham, ilton R, Large of Winsted was named to Alpha Sigma Phi, and Chester F. English, of the same town, to Chi Psl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01
HAVERHILL COPS
 HOLDING THOMAS

Je . ph Thomas. 4s, of l37 Bank street, is held by Hayerhill, Mass. police with Henry 4. Sierra, 30, of lo4 Carford avenue, Bridgeport, on charges of larceny, according to Capt. Joseph P. Stevens, chief in- Spector of the local detective bureau
 The report of Haverhiil author ities said the two accused are ale legged to have stolen 12 suits of clothes from Q mems store. Each are held under 9i,OO0 bonds and each has entered q plea Of inno- celace.