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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
District Leaders In
 Conference Informed
 Will Be $48, 900
Same Personnel in First Appeal for Men in Service tC OfRciate in Coming Campaign; Six Groups
 Sharing in Donations

Lewis s. Reed, treasurer; Charles J. Allen, campaign director and Walter A. Jervis associate director.
 A year ago in the U. s. o. caIn- paign for this area, Middlebury' Prospect, Watertown, Woodbury, Wolcott and Waterbury cooperated, with separate campaign organi2a- tions and quotas in each of the six towns, and the Waterbury office at I36 West Main street, by vote of the Waterbury committee, has of- fered to again cooperate this year.
 The amount secured last year was as follows: Waterbury, John A. Coe, chairman, $20,979; Watertown n, Harry H. Heminway, chairman, $2,- Ol3; Wolcott, Claude v. Badger, chairman, $361; Middlebury, Mel- vile w. Skiff, chairman, $1,l75; Prospect, Merritt Walters, chairman $236; Woodbury Montgomery Ben- nett, chairman, $384.
 The six organizations united in serving our United States armed forces are the Y. M. s. A., National Catholic Community Service, Sal- vation Army, Y. w. c. A., Jewish welfare Board, Travellers Aid Asso- citation.
 The national quota is $32,000, flor our fighting men and the forces behind the lines" Harper Sibley of Rochester, N. r., is president of the U. s. O. Prescott s. Bush of Greep- wich, Conn.,, is national chairman of the campaign committee.
 The first gun of the campaign was fired at Washington on April 18th where 500 persons representing the nation, gathered to hear the work of the U. s. o. explained and highly endorsed by President Roosevelt, the secretaries of the Army and Navy, and other high ranking officers of the government. Herbert s. Smith, general secretary of the Y. M. c. A. represented this area at this meeting.
 It was there stated "The U. s. o. is officially a part of the American war machine. Every American wants to help win this war. We can win, but only with the right spark to make the war machine go. That spark is the flaming spirit of the free fighting man who knows the folks back home stand behind him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
TECH RIFLEMEN
 DINNER GUESTS
LeaVenwOrth Patterson Banquet Friday to Fea-
 ture Prize Awards

Awards to members of the Leaven- enworth high school rifle club will be made at the annual father-son banquet Friday night at the YMCA A large number of prominent per- sons will be guests at the affair Members of the local championship junior team will receive medal awards as well as the William Ran- dolph Hearst trophy to be retained for one year and a small replica of the trophy to be held permanently Kenneth F. Smith, coach of the Wa terbury Junior Rifle club and the Leavenworth high school rifle club will report on the activities of the groups.
 The Hearst cup was won by the local junior team in a competition in which 371 teams from all parts of the country participated. A score of 948 points out of 8 possible 1000 was set by the local members. he club is composed of graduates of Leavenworth high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
HUMPHREYS GETS
 YEAR JAIL TERM
Naugatuck Finds Water burian Guilty of NOn-
 Support Charge

Naugatuck, May { - Raymond Humphries of 356 West Grove street Waterbury. spent about $2,0O0 more on himself than he contributed to his wife and children since last June Judge Martain E. Cain estimated in borough court Saturday. As result Judge Cain found Humphries guilty of non-support of his wife and three minor children and gave him the maximum penalty of one year ln New Haven county jail.
 Humphries has been in court on a similar charge a number of other times. Last spring after serving two months of six-month jail sentence the balance was remitted on his promise to pay his wife regularly $50 a week. Since then, he has paid only si54 of the $6S0 due. Probation Or ficer Michael Nolan testified. HIS weekly pay has been averaging more than $50. 1t was revealed.
 Pros. Atty, Thomas Neary told the court in his opinion, because of Q string of broken premises py Humphries in the past. Humphries will not support his wife, and he fell that he should get the maximum sentence. He is pattern maker py trade,
 Joseph Zaslnskie of 59 Spring street was given a suspended SO'aay jail sentence on a breach oi peace ehaFse and fined costs Of SID 9b being placed on probation for three months, He was arrested Friday ps RatE0lMan RlehAgM Kelly,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
Florio Post Stages
 Dedicatory Program
Mayor ScuIIy, Msgr. VaIdambrini, Meyer SchWOlsky
 Among Guest Speakers; Attorney PalOmba Talks

hearts of the Italian American World War Veterans of the United States. You who are here repre- sent 650,0O0 men of Italian descent who saw service under the American flag in the last war-are now united throughout this great nation dedi- cated to the proposition that we shall continue to be free men and to live our lives as we choose with out interference from gangster ag- gression.
 "To be assured of these blessings we must strive vigorously to win the war and thereby preserve the principles for which the Florio post was organized. The strength of a nation lies in the loyalty and unity of all its citizens.
 "These are foundation stones upon which the Italian American World War Veterans organization was built.
 "For there they will die if need be-"
 Other speakers included Meyer Schwolsky, manager of the veterans hospital at Newington, National Comdr. John Caporale of New Ha- ven, Past National Commander John De Pastino of Waterbury, ex-Mayol Patrick M. Perriello, Frank Pope Past State Department Corndr Anthony Yaccovone, National Presi. dent Anna Panzlllo, Rev. Roger B T. Anderson, Department Comdr Michael Giordano and Francis W Orencole.
 Eustacch!o Schiappa, past com. mander of the post, was chairman of the committee in charge, witt Comdr. John Fabiano as co-chair- man, assisted by Mrs. Edith Gior. dano, president of the auxiliary; Past Comdr. John Deschino, Sam Capella, Mrs. Phyllis Mangini, Mrs John Deschino, Donald Lucian, Mrs Donald Lucian, Senior Vice. -Comdr Joseph DaPorta, Junior Vice-Comdr Daniel Su1nma and Past Comdr. Michael DiPrimio, Quartermaster John Sorza.
 President Mrs. Edith Giordano of the auxiliary presented four past presidents of her unit: Mrs. Mary Ricci, Mrs. Edith Florio Jones, Mrs. Alvino Possemato and Mrs. Louise Schiappa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04

Elizabeth B. Dickson, 66 yeaSst Jacob Steirlmetz, 65 years; William J. Branch, 54 years; Edward 3 Simpson, 54 years; Matthew J. Cor, rigan, 53 years; Henry F. Johnson 55 years; Samuel Slater, 62 years; Frank P. Daniels, 50 years; Fred. erick B. Williams, 55 years; John 6 ?. Castle, 50 years; Elmer A. Napier 54 years; Charles R. Finney, N years; Eghert w. Scott, 5o years, Michael T. Madden, 51 years. Charles H. Miller, 54 years.
 Presentation of the navy IF" pen. nantS will be made by Captain Rob ert Henderson of the navy.
 Notables on the three platform will include Connecticut's Govern0 Robert A. Hurley and Representa- tive Joseph E. Talbot. The grouy of 48 will be given their "E" buttcnl by Commander Thomas J. Bay 0 the navy.
 Ceremonies at Torrington will be-. gin at 10 a. m., at Waterbury a 1:45 p. m. and at Ansoria at 3:@ p. m. Mayors William A. Patten Vincent A. Scully and Andrew r Nolan, respectively, will make the addresses of welcome. Each cere mony will be restricted to 30 min. utes so production will not be iIn- paired.
 Company representatives will in- clude Clark s. Judd, president of the American Brass Company, and three vice presidents, Elton s. Way land, Arthur H. Quigley and Roy s. Wildman.
 MT. Judd will read a congratula- tory letter from Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox. Representative Talbot will act as chairman at eact of the three ceremonies. MT. Coe will make the address of accept ance.
 The Navy "E" award Is 6 blue swallow-tail burgee bearing a Navy anchor and the letter "E". It Is 6 symbol of "a good job well done"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04

Over 300 persons attended the ceremonies held yesterday by the Florio post, Italian-American World War veterans, in connection with the dedication of the new club rooms at I'll Bank street. Repre- sentatives from all local veterans organizations, and numerous com- munity clubs and social organiza- tions were represented. Msgr. Jo- seph Valdambrini blessed the rooms at the start of the dedicatory exer- cises. John Fabiano, commander Of the post, was master of ceremonies.
 A congratulatory message was eX- tended to the members by Mayor Vincent A. Scully, who praised the post for its contributions to the civilian defense program and civic undertakings of the city.
 A talk on the purposes of the or- ganiZation was given by Attorney frederick s. Palomba, past national fudge advocate, as follows:
 "When the Florio post was tound- ed in the year 1881, the records re- veal that the purposes for which the organization was formed were the following:
 For God and country, we aSso- ciate ourselves to uphold, defend, preserve and perpetuate the Con- stitution of the United States Of America; to preserve and perpetu- ate the memories and incidents oi our association in the great World War; to perpetuate the memory oi fallen comrades; to show proper re- spect to those who have passed tc the great beyond; to care for those who have borne the battle and fol their widows, children and depend ents: to fulfill our obligations as citizens to the community, state and nation, and to promote and foster the educational and social welfare of our comrades.
 "Today we find ourselves engrossed in a world war the magnitude of which has no parallel in all history. In four short months names like Pearl Harbor, Wake Island, Bataar, Correg!dor have teen irdelibly carv- ed in the minds of every true Amer ican.
 "The Italian American World War veterans of the United States of which the F1orio post is a unit, comprising of thousands of men Of Italian descent who have seen &C., ton a quarter of century ago in World War I-salute our more youthful comrades now under arms, and who are spread throughout this nation and it's many distant out posts. To them we renew our pledge to render complete support to the end that victory shall be attained quickly and the enemy to vanquish- ed and driven away from their ill- gotten conquered possessions.
 But alas, too many people in this happy country of ours still seem to think the war can be won without inconvenience to them.
 Modern wars are not fought sole- ly by men in uniform. Behind them must necessarily be the man power and woman power of the nation, tending the machines that provide the armed forces with their tanks, and bombers, and supplies-a hum dred soldiers of production for every one soldier at the front, Personal sacrifice and team work is now es- sential. The axis strategy Of divide and conquer did not and cannot extend its poisonous prongs into the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
MORE AUXILIARY
 .FTREMEN NEEDED
Applications Being Accept ed at All Stations; Spe.
 cial Course Offered

The fire department can use the services of at least 200 more volun- teers as auxiliary firemen, Chiei Thomas F. Cavanaugh said today Applications will be accepted at all city flrehouses.
 There are now almost 200 auxili. ary firemen who have been certi- fled after taking special training courses, but at least as many more are needed. Special equipment fol the auxiliary force will be sent here by the Office of Civilian Defense.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully and the board of fire commissioners re- gently decided on 8 policy of ap- pointing new firemen only from the ranks of the auxiliary force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
INDIAN EDITOR
 SPEAKS TONIGHT
Defend America Commit tee to Sponsor Public
 Lecture at YMCA

India and the War" will be in the spotlight at the open forum of the Defend America Committee at the Central Y. M. c. A. at 8:30 o'clock tonight. The speaker will be T. A. Raman, London editor of the United Press of India.
 MT. Raman Is a close friend of Mahatrna Gandhi and a persistnet advocate of lf-determination for India. He has returned recently from India where he interviewed Gandhi,, Nehru, General Wavell, and other significant leaders in the defense of the East.
 There will be sound motion pie lures of India, also. The speaker will be introduced by Chase Kim ball, chairman of the local Commit tee to Defend America.
 The public Is invited to attend. Admission is free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
JOSEPH T. NOLAN

Joseph T. Nolan, of l9 Randolph Avenue, will be a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the e3rd Commencement exercises at Holy Crsos college on May 5th. A graduate of Crosby High School, he was one of the most active students at Holy Cross until an illness forced him to relinquish some of the many posts to which he had been ap- pointed. He was Associate Editor of the Purple, the Holy Cross liter. ary magazine for three years and Editor-in-C Chief during his senior year. Tn addition to memberships in the Sodahty. the Dramatic Soci- ety, the History Academy, the Cross and Scroll and the Waterbury and Connecticut Clubs. he was retained by the Alumnus. the magazine for the general Holy Gross Alumni body as it's Sports Editor during his Sophomore and Junior years. He also held the post as Sports Editor of the Tomahawk. the Holy Cross weekly for three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
DIE COMPANY ENDS EXPANSION PROGRA AM

Tie Hartley WlFe De Ge, 0f TllAmasl0n lg ready % hAsiIl efleFaS tons aS the eastern laanufaetllFlng plant Of the caFbsl0y Go, having completed . large expansion pros gram,
 Production Etil consist f0F the most part Of War Work, nliHlefous Important WaY items beina iisted f0F manufacture. Th0 Aia company was foEmeFiy located im Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04

Sixteen-year-old Jane Sheehy of this city copped first prize in the senior girls class for baton twirling at drum corps meet Sat- urday in Hartford sponsored by the Connecticut Fife and Drum Corps Association. She also won second prize for the best appear ing majOrette.
 Miss Sheehy has won B medals which is believed to be many more than any girl in the country has ever won. The Nutmeg States, of which she is MajOrette, will parade in Shelton Memorial Day. At that time Miss Sheehy's new assistant, Rosemary Phillips, To- yeAr-Old maj ajorette, will make her initial parade appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
CLOCK AMENDMENTS
 FILED IN HARTFORD

Technical amendments te the aFS tleias eg Incorporation Of the we. t9ghuFy Clock CO, have beef nee e lhe ofIsee of tiss secretary of state ln Hartford, according 70 ail als nonnesmsnt hg Attorney Edward T' CaFHledy,
 Inc anlen6msntS were necessary, he saiA, tO bring the articles Of iIls corporation up e date. Tbe nFBl was chartered ln iot7 fe msnuise- tgaFe elNeks ard watches, but nos produces many ether items, alpoiie them vital war maateEinis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
eiO,OOO FIRE RUINS
 HOME IN CHESHIRE

Cheshire, May l,~-pamRge estiS HlatAd at ei0,a0e Was caused by c fiFo which yestsFday morning eaIlls pletaly dAsiroyed the original home 0n the AssatA of Mrs, Eva T hets teton, Et gas alleged Co have been aiaFted by tw0 W0oa fires siRFtea by Perry AeeEAllan, saFetAkeT os the asaafa, wlso wAS to have moved Co slsls morning, The house was tAlly eeweged hv Insurance,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04

Five Waterbury boys and one from Thomaston will be among the graduates in a wartime commence. ment program at Holy Cross Col- lege tomorrow morning at the Wor- cester institution.
 Connecticut's governor, Hon. Rob- ert A. Hurley, will be among a number who will receive honorary degrees.
 Local recipients of degrees in- clude Anthony Culotta, Edmund J Daly, Robert Kenny, Joseph T. Nol- an, and Joseph Summa, Thomas tons representative in the class will be William B. Lyons. MT. Nolan graduates cum laude.
 The baccalaureate sermon was preached to members of the grad- uating class in St. Joseph's Chapel on the campus last evening by the Rev., William A. Foran of the Sil- yer Jubilee Glass (1917).
 The graduating exercises will be attended by the Most Rev. William J. OLeary. Bishop of Springfield, and by His Excellency, Gov. Leve- rett Saltonstall, who will also re- ceive an honorary degree.
 Prizes to be awarded graduates include the Hartigan Prize in Reli- zion for his essay, "The Place of the Blessed Sacrament in Practical Catholic Life: the McMahon His tory Prize for his essay, "The Growth of the Catholic Church in New England Since the Civil War; and the Kranich Prize in Literature for his essay, "The Bell Has Tolled", |, all to Joseph T. Nolan.
 Reunion for the various five-year classes has been postponed until May 30. when the customary din- ners will be held. The traditional alumni parade and ball game with Boston College will also take place on Memorial Day. The annual Memorial Mass for deceased nleIn- bers of the alumni will be held Sum- day, May 3i, in St. Joseph's Chapel, with the Rev. Daniel J. Feeney, class of 1917, celebrant.
 A summary of activities of the local boys graduating follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
HODGES ELECTED
 BY R.LC. GROUP

Charles Hodges Os thls city was elected president Of the Connecticut chapter Og the Rural Letter car" rlerg ass0elatl0a at the oFganlaas tons annual convention held et Gt0gFs yesterday, Speakers ~ we convention were pEofessor Alpegk " Waugh Of the University Of Con. neetleut, National President Lelapa M. Walkey og Oklahoma, end Mgs' JNan EtaaslllngeR 0s New K0fk, na' N0nal treasurer 0e the organization
 PatFlek HugFGlA Was elected aele' gate from the Connecticut Ass0elas ton to the national e0pventlob
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
FR. CILMARTIN TO BE
 PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

The annual Communion Break. fast Of the Holy Name Society et the Blessed Sacrament church VII lse held nekt sunday iFl the cbufeA basement. DF, John q, 0ilmaFun, assistant superintendent 0f schools, wlll be tie speaker at the breakfast,
 Members Of the society will als tend . special Mas at 7'tb o'eloek, following which the breakfast wlu he served 70 the church basement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
ANTHONY 2. CULOTTA

Anthony ?, Culetta of ee Gooke street wlll be Q candidate f0T nle
 Bachel0g Of Science ln Biology at fha 09d Commencement exercises ee the Holy cFoAS College on May ', A Rradaate os Crosby High School, hs has been prominent in eksFeS e,lFFieular activities, Hs vas @ isieslls
 Scr of the HOdaiity, the Dramatic aoclsty, the Scientific society, t1e sanetuaFy society, the choir esla tlls italian sooiety and waS vleespFesl' dent of the WasmFbugy club, Sis eds ditlon ha was captain og hts siltFn. mural debating team and took paFl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04

The veterans will receive sterling silver "E" buttons. Bronze buttons will go to the other l2,000 employees of the three plants.
 The longest service record with the company is owned by John Jack son, 8 negro, who has been employ ed at the Ansonia plant for the past 60 years.
 F1fty-year veterans at the Wa terbury plant are as follows: John Fitzmaur!ce, 53 years; Joseph Dal- leywater, 54 years; James T. Kill bridge, 59 years; MT. Coe, 57 years;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04

Under the Chairmanship of John A. Coe, and with Mayor Vincent A. Scully, honorary chairman, the United Service Organizations Cam paign for S48,O0O will open in Wa terbury on June 2nd. This was de- cided at 6 meeting of the Waterbury Executive committee held at the mayors office.
 The Waterbury committee 1n- cludes Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, Rabbi William B. Greenfield, Frank J. Green, Herbert s. Smith, pr. John c. Walker, Adj. Hugo w. Wiberg, J. Warren Upson, vice-chairman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
FREEMASONRY MEETS
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT

The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Wa terbury, will hold its annual meet ing Wednesday night at 8 o'clock 1t Masonic temple.
 Present officers of the three local Scottish rite bodies are: Doric Lodge of Perfection, Thrice potent master, Charles P. Roden- bach of Naugatuck; Ionic Council Princes of Jerusalem, Sovereign Prince, Fenton F. Niver; Corinth- Ian chapter, Rose CroiX, Most Wise master, Charles P. Kellogg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
EDMUND J. DAILY

Edmund J. Daiy of 93 Concord street will be a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the 93d commencement exercise at Holy Cross College on May 5, A graduate of Crosby High School. he was a member of the Waterbury and Connecticut clubs. being secretary of the former, and took part in dramatIcs and debating. He was also a member of the freshman football squad later in transferring to the intFa-Inural program where he tees psgt in practically all spelts. He was most active in the Knights of Columbus during his four years at Holy Gross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
RORERR 2. KENNY

Robert T. Kenny, Of i5eS Easi Nah street will be Q candidate for the B, 4. degree Rt the D3d C0HlS nleneement exercises at Holy Gross college May s, A graduate Of Crosby High School, he was president of the Waterbury club, and aTs active participant ln inc intEa-EauF9l sports program, En addition he vas a member Of the EoAalisy, the Gross and Scroll society, the Mission eilis sade, the German club agld the Irish Cultural society,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
JOSEPH P. suMMA

Joseph P. Summa, of l22 Rose land Avenue, will be 8 candidate for degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology at the .93rd Commence ment exercises at Holy Cross col- lege on May 5th. A graduate of Crosby High School, he was Presi- dent of the Italian Academy and active in the affairs of the Water bury Club. In addition he was a member of the Sodality and the Scientific Society, Interamural de- batting and the AquinaS Circle, and took part in Interamural sports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
Second U.SO. Campaign Gets Underway Here June
Special Tribute For
 48 Veteran Employees
Chairman John A. COe Among Recipients of Silver
 E Buttons; Award to Be Accepted Wednesday

When the U S. Navy awards its "" for excellency Co the Waterbury Torrington and Ansona plants of the paid to 48 veteran employees each of whom is still on the active list after service records of at least 50 years One o the group of veterans is John Coe chairman of the board of the company who began work with the firm abore rroorc rcorrn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT and RHODE IS- LAND-Light showers this after noon and tonight. Cooler except on the coast.
 Boston, May 4- (UP) --WeatheI forecast:
 MASSACHUSETTS, - Light show CTS this afternoon and tonight Cooler except extreme southeast portion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
WILLIAM B. LYONS

William B. Lyons, of 30 Bristol street, Thomaston, will be candi- date at Holy CrossZfifffh :. :. al date for the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the 93rd Commencement exercises at Holy Cross College on May 5th. A graduate of Crosby High School in Waterbury, he was active in the Waterbury and Connecticut Clubs, the Sodality and the Scienti- fic Society, Intramural Debating and the Dramatic Society. He also was Assistant Manager of Varsity Football during his Freshman and Sophomore years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-04
Holy Cross To Honor
 Waterbury Students
Five Receiving Degrees at Commencement Exercises
 Tomorrow; Two Governors to Receive Awards

in the production of the famous Passion Play as freshman.