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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-28

IL you IL ilpl iH'OiSo''N ~
trains, just bear with us Tor
one day.
We have one story about cleo
trio trains that we have been
saving to tell In this, our once
a-year train colum, and maybe
II will explain a minor mystery
TO some -baffled executive I'm one
of the electric train companies.
The electric train fan never Is
lukewarm. He goes into his
hobby heart and soul, and moth
ing h too much To do II II Will
result in the acquisition OF a new
\engine, switch or caboose.
Joe Creighton, once secretary
OF Governor Dickinson, was a
fan and had his heart set on
some particular type OF engine.
None OF the stores had IL. EVeDl
the jobbers and large dealers did
not. -
so by borrowing sheet of the
governors special stationery, he
wrote himself an important
sounding letter 10 n train manu-
facturer.
No doubt the cOmpanys' off
Gals were puzzled, getting such
an ardent letter apparently from
Gov. Luren ID. Dickinson, who,
ut that time, was 80 years old.
But they thought II must he
important, and they sent the
engine. And that's how Cover
nor Dickinson, without knowing
II. helped Joe Creighton get
what he wanted.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-28

If you're not interested IN
trains. Just bear with us for
one day.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-28

some particular type OF engine.
None OF the stores had IL. EVeDi
the jobbers and large dealers did
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
JOHN CENTRELLA
 AWARDED $2,SOO
Claim of Compensation Against Winsted Clock
 Corporation Settled

A stipulated agreement was ap- proved by Compensation Commis- sioner John J. O'Connell today by which John Centrella of Winsted will receive $2,800 as full settlement for injuries sustained while employ ed by the William L. Gilbert Clock Corp. of Winsted. The sum will be paid to Louis Centrella as conserva- tor.
 The stipulation resulted following a disagreement between the claim ant and employer as to whether or not the period of disability had ended. The claimant who received an injury to his right hand June II, 1941 has received weekly payments since disability. It was claimed that the injury caused mental condi- ton which has disabled him.
 In another finding handed down today the compensation commis- sioner rules that Mrs. Ray Howard of BridgeWater, widow of Raymond Sweet shall receive $10.20 for 211 and AZ weeks for the support of four minor children, and $10.20 for one and 3-7 weeks as the balance due her as dependent. The agree ment originally granted her the complete weekly payments for 312 weeks with the stipulation that a modification would be made in case of re-marriage or death. The claimant who remarked June 27 had received payments until June 16
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
HERDS TRIBUTE
 TO MISSIONARY
Tribute Arranged for Young Priest Acclaimed
 By It. J. Buckley

Boston, July 10--"A Hero's Tribute to Missionary" will be the topic ot the talk by Rev. Michael J. Ahearn, s. J., of Weston college, on the Catholic Question Box" over WNAC and the Yankee Network, Sunday, July 12, from 130 to 2.
 The young Jesuit missionary of whom Father Ahearn will speak is the Rev. Andrew Cervini, formerly a student at Weston college, and now pastor of native parish on the island of Mindanao in the Philip pines.
 Sunday has been set aside for Father Cervini day in Forest Hills, Long Island, where recently Lieut. John D. Buckley, one of the great heroes of the war, visited the mem- bers of the Cervini family to tell them of the personal heroism of the young priest and of the spiritual and material assistance he gave to Gen. eral MacArthur and his men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

A large attendance is expected at a summer social of St. Patrick's church to take place tonight at the, church hall. An entertainment, re- treatments, and prizes will be in- cluded on the program. Proceeds from the event will be turned into parish funds. Prizes have been do- mated by parishioners and friends
 Health Lecture
 Members of the Lithuanian Health and Recreation Club rat 8 meeting last night at Venta hall made plans for a picnic to take place in September. The arrange ments committee was named as fol- lows: Mrs. Mary Strizauskas, chair man, Mrs. Lucy Grinuius, Mrs. Dora Bakutis, and Mrs. Alizabeth GilliS A portion of the proceeds will be placed in the organizations war fund.
 Arrangements were made for a demonstrated lecture on salads and summer desserts to be given at the next meeting, August 13.
 A social hour followed the busi- ness session, with Mrs. Mary Sven- kunas, Mrs. Grinius, and Mrs. Fran ces Ledeka as hostesses.
 L.I. P. Club Meeting
 The Lithuanian Independent Po-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
BOLCER SCOVILL
 PARADE MARSHAL
War Bond Drive of Main Plant to Be FittingIy
 Opened Monday

4 War Bond Drive parade com posed of Scovill employees will march over a ruote three miles long through the Scovill Manufac- turing company plant streets Mon- day, July 13, to open an intensive War Bond Drive of the Scovill main plant.
 The feature of the parade will be the newly organized Scovill Drum Corps of fifty pieces. Ed Bolger, class "A" production office, will serve as marshal, and the march will be conducted three times-at 1000 a.m., FOO pm, on Monday and at 500 o'clock on Tuesday morning-to reach each shift.
 Starting on Tuesday, July IA, room War Bond rallies will be held in each department of the Scovill main plant at which the employees will be urged to contribute 109o or more of their weekly wages toward che purchase of U. s. War Bonds through payroll deductions. The goal of the drive is 100% employe participation contributing 1O% or more of their weekly wages for the purchase of War Bonds.
 Departments in which 90% or more of the employees are purchas- ing War Bonds by payroll deduc- tions will be allowed to display the official Minute Man flag of the US Treasury Department. An official decoration will be added to the flag when the room is contributing 10% of it's weekly payroll. Individual 10a6 contributors will be given window stickers and lapel buttons to signify their participation in the drive.
 When the drive goes over the top a victory rally and dance will be staged for Scovill main plant en- ployes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Bishop To Attend
 Church Dedication
St. Francis of Assist Exercises Sunday; Rev. James
 K. BrOphy, Waterbury Native, Pastor

of St. Andrews Home of New Ha- ven, also a native of Waterbury, sub-deacon, and Rev. James J. o. Connor of Washington, master of ceremonies. Rev. Dr. John H. An- derson, pastor of St. James Church in Stratford, will preach.
 Construction of the church, which will be 8 basement structure until the main portion of the building can be erected, was started about four months ago and about nine months later Father Brophy was assigned to organize the new parish. The church is located at Stanley street and Kilbourne road and the parish includes the northeastern section of New Britain, formerly served by St. Marys Church.
 The church will seat 528 persons and is constructed of sand block. The tabernacle will be bronze and the high altar of marble with side altars of marble. Arrangements have been made for a center choir, two and one-haR feet above the main floor.
 Mass will be celebrated in the new structure at 8 a. m. Sunday and then at 9 and 10 a. m. before the solemn high Mass of dedication. Since the parish was organized Mass es have been held at the Stanley School, located nearby At 7:30 p. m. Sunday, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will take place for the first time in the new church.
 The cornerstone laying ceremony will take place just before the Mass of dedication Sunday. Following the Mass, visiting clergymen will be the guests of Father Brophy at dinner in the Hotel Stanley.
 The church will be opened for the first time Saturday afternoon when Confession will be heard from to 6 p. m. and from 7:30 to g p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Late Realty News

Papers in connection with the following real estate transactions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Mortgage Releases ThOmaStOn Savings bank to the LathrOp Oil Heating and Electric Co.
 Fred A. Emmons to Charles H. Schmidt, ST, Charles H. Schmidt, Jr., and Ellsworth Schmidt. Fred Chernega to Stanley, Frank and Pelagia Juzwik.
 Quit Claim Deeds LiberatO CeSare to Teresa Ce- sare, property on Locust street. Waterbury Savings bank to Alice Schmidt, property on Chest nut Hill road.
 Warranty Deed
 George Wihbey to William PheIan, property at Capitol and Albany avenues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Dies Committee Act
 Called 'Un-American'
Congressman Talbot Comments on "RailrOading' Oi
 Recent Report; Upholds Minority Member

heard of the report in question un- til that meeting assembled. When "a vigorous attempt" was made to secure immediate adoption of the report, MT. Voorhis refused to agree to the majority report which he had never read. In such a refusal, MT. Voorhis laid himself open to vicious attack by the press as a protector of Communism" when, as matter of fact, he was protect ing American democratic proceed ures. Any attempt by Congress or any committee of Congress to "steamroller" action of any kind should be subject to the gravest of censure. It is as un-American as Hitler, and it is sad to note that the minority report attributes such unAmerican practices to the very committee, the task of which is to investigate un-American activi- ties"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
T'RIS SPEAKER IN
 BAD CONDITION

Cleveland, O., July 10-(UP)- Iris Speaker was reported in 8 critical condition in Lakeside hos pital today after successfully with standing an attack of pneumonia earlier this week.
 Complications which set in after an abdominal operation are threat ening the former ball players life, according to his physician, Dr. Ed ward Castle.
 Speaker is opposing Q serious condition with as much courage and will-to-live as any patient we have ever had," an attache at the hospi- tai said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
TWENTY MINERS
 KILLED IN BLAST.
Men Were Digging All Night to Get at Bodies
 of Comrades

Morgantown, W. Va, July lO- (UP)-Crews, diggirg in relays of 10 because of narrC t' rels. were shoveling through 100 t--- ""' is today for the bodies of 20 miaers, killed in an explosion four miles un- derground.
 The explosion, in the Pursglove Coal corporation No. mine, oc- cured after 70 members of the night shift reported for work.
 T was about three miles inside the mine when the explosion let go," Terrell Grove, section foreman of Fairmont, w. Va, said. T turned back to get my men, but 1t was useless. I didn't get out of the mine myself until almost three hours later"
 we have found all of the victims in the 2O-feet right section about four miles underground" Joseph H. Stewart, chief company clerk, An- nounced last night.
 Digging crews made slow progress and 5000 friends and relatives of the victims stood silently round the drift opening throughout the night. State police had to restrain some, who tried to break through to ques- ton rescue workers.
 All Night Vigil
 Mine officials, too, kept an all- night vigil. Digging crews were few from Red Cross and Salvation Army kitchens.
 Officials could not say what caused the explosion, but they said it was the explosion and not gas that killed the victims.
 Stewart said the mine had been rock-dusted daily to prevent coal dust explosion. '"The entire plant" /" he said, had been inspected with in the last 10 days.
 Timekeepers identified some of the victims as Glenn Taylor 27, Sahraton, w. Va; Byron Desen- berry, Pursglove; John Lewis, glove; Albert Mcdonald, Dellslow, w. Va, father of seven children; Leslie Stanton, 36, Pursglove, father of five; Joe Oliberio, Star City, w. Va; John Wilson, 37, Osage, w. Va. Russell Saffron, Pursglove, and the following from whom addresses were not available: Mike Barbus, Andy Midish, Ernest Lambert, Charles Andy, James Poncheroff, Weslie Hickman, Charles Lawson, Vernon Killing, Richard Carr, Eddie Wilson and Joseph Boken.
 The mine is three miles from the Christopher Coal company No. 3 mine, where an explosion less than two months ago killed 56 miners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

Congressman Joseph T. Talbot, who only short time ago voted in favor of continuance of the Dies committee, today charged that a re- cent act of the committee was "as un-American as Hitler"
 Sharp criticism was made by MT. Talbot of the handling by Congress- man Dies of report" concerning the Union for Democratic Action. He said that the report" was adopted at meeting attended by only four members of the commit tee and went through only by use of "steamroller" tactics.
 MT. Talbot upholdS Congressman Jerry Voorhis, of California, in his refusal to sign the committee re- port, which he had not seen or read. Refusal of MT. Voorhis to agree to the report, says Congressman Tal- bot, made him subject to unjusti- fled criticism when, as a matter of fact, his sole aim was to protect the democratic procedure.
 Congressman Talbot issued the following statement:
 Although I cast my vote in Con- gress for the continuance of the Dies committee, after full consider ation of all the issues involved, now wish to voice my criticism oi the committee in the manner in which it issued it's recent report concerning the Union for Demo- cratic Action. The one-man minor ity report issued by Congressman Jerry Voorhis of California revealed that only one meeting of the con- mittee was held regarding the re- port and that only four members of the committee were present at the time. MT. Voorhis further stated that as a member of the committee he had neither seen nol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
ADMIRAL NIMITZ
 IS GIVEN AWARD
Directed American Vic= tories Against Japanese
 at Coral Sea, Midway
By RALPH SALAZAR

1 United Press Staff Correspondent
 A West Coast Port, July 10- (UP)-Admiral Chester w. Nimitz, who directed Americas victories against the Japanese navy at Coral Sea and Midway, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service as commander in chief of the United States Pacific feet" it was disclosed today.
 Admiral Ernest J. King, com- mander-in-chief of the U. s. fleet made the citation and presentation to Admiral Nimitz aboard a war ship in 8 brief, simple ceremony witnessed only by small group of naval officers and neWsmen. American airmen and warshipS, attacking jointly under Admiral Nimitz' Pacific command, sank more than 15 Japanese ships and dam battle of the Coral Sea, and sank aged more than 20 others in the at least 10 Japanese ships, tnclud- ing four aircraft carriers, and damaged at least eight others in the Midway battle.
 Admiral King came to the Pacific coast from Washington, D. O., to present the award to Admiral Nimitz in behalf of President Roose- welt and Secretary of Navy Frank Knox. Due to wartime eXigences, it was not possible for Admiral Nimitz to go to Washington to receive the medal from the President, as the chief executive would have liked Admiral King announced.
 Presidents Citation
 Admiral Nimitz received the fol- lowing citation from the President:
 For exceptionally meritorious service as commander-i -in- chief United States Pacific fleet. Tn that position of great responsibility he exercised sound judgment and de- cision in his employment and dis position of units of the Pacific fleet during the period immediately fol- lowing our entry into war with Japan.
 His conduct of the operations of the Pacific fleet, resulting in suc- cessful actions against the enemy in | Clle COIdl oed III May, 194l, dIlQ off Midway Island in June, 1942, was characterized by unfailing judg- ment and sound decision, coupled with skill and vigor. His exercise of command on all occasions left nothing to be desired"
 Admiral Nimitz responded:
 Tn accepting this honor I do so with the distinct knowledge it was made possible by the devoted serv- ice of the officers and men under my command and the loyal service of the staffs and the rank and file of the army and marine corps who made the task forces participating in the action"
 The Distinguished Service Medal is the highest among the decora- tions Admiral Nimitz has received for service to his country. The 56- year-old, six foot admiral who re- placed Admiral Husband E. Kimmel as Pacific fleet commander Dec. IT, 1941, has several other service awards, including one for risking his life while saving seaman whc had fallen overheard and could not swim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
BOYS IN
 THE SERVICE

A course for bomb reconnaissance agents in which 12 local men are enrolled, will be completed at Trim ity College, Hartford today. The enrollees who were selected by de- fense council leaders for the spe- cial training will maintain 24-hour a day shifts being ready to dispose of bombs in the event of air raids.
 Local members of the Hartford class are: Arthur D. Craig, Arthur Reynolds, Floyd E. Evans, James C.. Coleman, all teachers; Lieutenant William B. Kinney, Lieutenant James Moran, both of the fire de- partment; Patrolmen James Mag ner and James F. Little, John B. Marcoux, Guido Caruso, Francis ODonnell and quentin Scott Smith. Thomas F. Nolan is attend ing a similar school at Bridgeport.
 Geatano Russo of Al Stephana lane has been promoted to cor poral at Camp Pickett. Va. He re- gently completed basic training as a medical soldier and will begin duties as instructor soon.
 Norbert Aleksis, son of Alexander !. Aleksis of Center street Is re- ceiving training at an Army re- placement center at Miami, Fla. He entered military service last week.
 Sergeant Camille Giusti is spend- ing a furlough with his mother, Mrs. Amelia Giusti of 68 Ward street. He has been stationed at Waterboro, s. c.
 Stanley Wyrebek of 27 Vine street. who has just reached his 17th birth day, left today to train as a U. s. Navy aviation machinist. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. William Wyre- bek.
 The local US. Navy recruiting station was notified today by the New Haven headquarters of the fol- lowing enlistments: Stanley Borowy 21, of Thomaston; Edward F. Derry l 20, of Watertown; Carmen Accuesti 20, of 52O Walnut street extension; walter Tata, IS, of n River street; Telesport J. Kustis, p, of 63 Alder street; John R. McKenna, 18, of 10s | Southmayd road; Omer J. Deschene IS. of 52 Laval street; Morris F Collins, 1T, of 101 Greenwood ave- nue; Harley w. Heniono Is, of 2; Driggs street; John J. Scott, Jr. 19. of S09 Hamilton avenue, anc Albert John Basara, 21, of 51 Gen. ter street, all of Waterbury. The men took their oaths in New Haver this week.
 Edward ]. Sheehan, 23, of 08( East Main street. has passed hi physical examination in New Haver and is awaiting assignment for duty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

in the US. Navy. An employe of the local post office he is seeking an appointment to postal work in the Navy.
 Stanley J. Chesnas, 28, of SIP South Wilson street, who was recently accepted for enlistment in the Navy has been given a first class petty officer rating, and is ex- pected to report for duty in ma- chinist branch in the near future. He is operator of the Chesnas Garage on South Main street.
 Pharmacists Mate George w. Rigon, 21, son of MT. and Mrs. John Rigon of g Althea street, is spending a furlough in this city. He has been serving at a recruiting station in Boston. Enlisting nearly two years ago he previously served as an aviation medical technician.
 Dean Fl Wilson, 29, of Water town, who was recently accepted for enlistment in the Navy will leave next Tuesday to begin his preliminary training at the New port, R. I. station.
 Joseph H. Grenier, IT, of APO Mill street, will leave next We'd nesday for Newport to begin his service with the U. s. Navy.
 Newest applicants for enlistment in the Navy. applying at the local recruiting station, are Herbert A. Darling, 20, of 45 Ellnwood avenue, Edward G. Coffee, g, of 45 Gen. ter street, Arthur Cyr, 21, of 81 Waterville street, and William J. Mcdonnell, 18, of Danbury. Coffee has a brother, George F. Coffee who enlisted in the Navy Dec. IT and Is now studying at a torpedo school.
 Richard H. McEnerney of Derby has been ordered to report for duty with the Candidates class for Commission at the U. s. Marine station at Quantico, Va. according to word received at the local recruiting station. He will be- gin Q 1O-week course of training July 21, receiving commission as a second lieutenant upon suc- cessful completion of his training. He will be required to attend a reserve officers school for ten more weeks before being assigned to ac- tive duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Hospital
 Bulletins

Daniel J. Byron, g, of 3S4 North Main street was reported in good condition at St. Mary's hospital today. He was admitted last night after he drank poison, according to authorities.
 Kathleen Dionne, 8, of A River street was reported Every good" at St. Mary's hospital where she has been a patient since Wednes- day afternoon when she fell from a tree and suffered a head cut and severe decorations of the back of her right hand.
 Warren Hunt, 43, of Bethlehem, who fell 20 feet to the floor of his barn yesterday was reported good" at Waterbury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building In- spector John T. Hartley:
 Carmela Rosa, to make altera- tions at 335 Raymond street, $35O. Carl Yezieski, to erect barn on Piedmont street extension, S1OO.
 Esther Simon, to make altera- tions at 775 Cooke street, $35O.
 Francis Beasley, to make alter atiOns at 172 Newberry street, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

Waterbury friends of Rev. James x. Brophy, native of Waterbury, Nill attend the dedication of his new church, St. Francis of Assist, next Sunday morning at Il o'clock In New Britain. Most Rev. Maurice 2. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford, will preside at the ceremony.
 Father Brophy will celebrate the solemn high Mass, assisted by Rev. John B. Malley, pastor of St. Ann's Church in New Britatin, as deacon, Rev. Thomas F. Lawlor, chaplain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
BODY OF CAPTAIN
 WOODWARD FOUND

Harrisburg, Pa, July 10-(UP)- The body of Capt. Evan Woodward, 46, Hanover, N. H., was recovered from the Susquehanna river today after being sighted from the air by an army pilot.
 The Identification was made by Air Corps Intelligence school off, cerS.
 woodward, a student at the school, had been missing since Wednesday pins.+ ITIa uniform was fniInd last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Local Men Fined

Two Waterbury men, Wilton Albert of 101 Waterville street and Morris Alexander of 189 Chestnut avenue paid $5 each for nolles on charges of breach of peace in Vol colt town court last night. The two were arrested for setting off fireworks at Hitchcock lake.
 Another Waterburian, William Dapsis of 97 Hutchinson street was fined total of $50 on charges of violation of the rules of the road and operating a motor vehi- cle without license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
SpOtIighting CityNews
Oil Burner

A kitchen oil burner fire in the home of John Conroy, 912 West Main street was reported to fire headquarters today at 12:34 p. m. Engines 8, 10, Truck 3 and the booster were sent to extinguish the fire, which caused slight dam age. The property is owned by James Mclean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Sugar DeadIine

Registration of commercial and Institutional consumers for addi- tional sugar supplies will end to- morrow, it is announced by the local rationing board. No further time extension will be granted.
 The registration period was to have ended Monday but an ex- tension till tomorrow was granted