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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
TITLE CLEARANCE
 ACTION STARTED
Colonial Trust Company Institutes Foreclosure
 Action Against Estate

John M. Ivory of Middlebury filed a civil action in superior court to- day against John P. Hubbell form erly of Middlebury and now of parts unknown, to clear title to prop erty on Country Club road. The plaintiff claims that an attach ment and judgment lien placed against the property in 1880 and 1882 has not been released. A judgment from the court stating that he is the rightful owner is re- quested.
 The Colonial Trust Company has instituted a foreclosure action ir superior court against Rachel G Hengeveld and Daniel c. Ryan both of Waterbury. The action has been taken by the bank in its ca pacity as trustee of the estate of Edward L. ard Joseph D. Frisbie The plaintiff claims that a $12,50O note made July IS, 1929, and se- cured by a mortgage on Holmes avenue remains unpaid with inter est from July IS, 1941.
 Testimony in the damage suit brought by Earl H. Painter against the City of Waterbury. was re- stunned in superior court this morn ing before Judge Edward J. Daly. The suit is based on injuries sus- tained by the plaintiff in fall on sidewalk. J. Gregory Lynch, cor poration counsel, appeared for the city, while the firm of Bronson, Lewis, Bronson and Upson is repre- senting the plaintiff.
 The damage suit brought by Pasquale Santucc i against Paul Newell went on trial in common pleas court today. The plaintiff is seeking to recover for damages caused to his car in a collision on South Leonard street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
OVER 100 WOMEN
 SEEK TO ENLIST
WOmen's Army Auxiliary Holds Fascination for
 Unmarried Women

A great interest in the new Wo- mems Army Auxiliary Corps has been shown by local women if the number of applicants to appear at the local recruiting station for in- formation is an accurate indica- ton. Corp. Harry Armstrong, of- flcer in charge, reported that the offlce was beseiged all morning with young women who asked hundreds of questions. The women want to know all the details regarding the service, unlike the men who are sat- isfled with few fundamental facts, he added.
 Nearly one hundred who sought application blanks were under thirty and unmarried, Corp. Armstrong pointd out, although women up to 45 years old, married as well as single, may apply.
 A large number of additional ap- plication blanks are expected to ar- rive tomorrow so that the dozens of women who came after the first supply was exhausted yesterday will be taken care of. The local office has inStructed the applicants to send their blanks directly to the Hartford army headquarters which will contact them if the informa- ton is satisfactory and arrange for interviews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Activities In Local Courts

Levi c. Morris of Newtown has filed a SITS damage suit in com mon pleas court against Margaret F. Hall of Southbury. He claims that a restaurant range was sold by him and his partner of the Morris and Shepard Company January I, 1888, and only S have been te- ceived in payment from the de- fendant. The amount due was set at $12l.
 John W. Stokes, director of the Stokes Funeral Home, has institut- ed a $9O0 damage suit in common pleas court against Julia Shobin- sky of Waterbury, also said to be known as Judith Barron. The plaintiff claims @ debt of $814.99 contracted May 15 has not been paid.
 The General oil Corporation of Waterbury has filed 8 $500 damage suit in common pleas court against J. w. Kovacs of South Norwalk tO 4COOVC4 CAA ~ 9&tO E11CCk WAlACII had been returned because of in- sufficient funds. The plaintiff Company claims that 1t bought check which the defendant issued April 27, 1922. to Franks Garage. a name used by Frank J. O!dakowski of Naugatuck. He alleges that the South Norfolk Trust Company re- fused payment on the check.
 A $2,500 damage suit was filed in common pseas court today by Vincenzo Torretta of Waterbury against the South Main Develop ment Corporation, also of this city. The plaintiff claims he sustained severe injuries when he fell on alleged defective stairs at the de- fendant's property at 271 South Main street. According to the complaint he received severe con- tusiens and sprains of the left shoulder. & sprair of tEe left wrist. confusion of the left thigh, a back sprain, and suffered iron. Snock as a result Of the fall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
DECISIONS GIVEN
 IN AUTO MISHAPS
Plaintiffs Awarded Judg- ments for Damages to
 Cars in Collisions

. Devisions in which damages are awarded to two local residents as the result of damages to their cars in automobile accidents were hand ed down today by Judge Thomas J. Daly who presided at the case hear. tngs In common pleas court.
 William Patrick Daly who brought suit against Charles Packer of Thomaston was given Judgment of $343.65. The collision took place Oc- tober 26, 1941 on the Middlebury road. The defendant in 8 special de- fense claimed that his car struck the plaintiffs when he was blinded by headlights on the plaintiffs car. The judge ruled that the evidence regarding the lights was not suf- dcient and the accident appeared due purely to negligence of the de- Eendant. Damages of $550 had been asked.
 An award of $119.40 with costs was made in favor of William Geo. cherine who brought 8 $500 civil action against Anthony Maccione of Waterbury. The plaintiff claimed hat the defendant struck his car which was being operated by his lon, Andrew Ceccherini, while both :ars were in funeral procession on East Main street. Judge Wall ruled Il his decision that the defendant lid Mot keep proper lookout and has the plaintiffs signal that he would stop was sufficient. It was pointed out that when the plaintiff applied the foot brake on his car & red light automatically showed at the rear and the warning was suf- dcient to make the driver in back stop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Alleged Gasoline
 Hoarder Arrested

Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey today obtained a warrant from Prosecutor Frederick L. PaIomba for the arrest of William Nadeau of 50 Cole street on 8 charge of "hcarding" gasoline in violation of 8 city ordinance.
 Prosecutor PalOmba turned the warrant over to Des:i Lieut.. Bern nard Burns. Nadeau, who is said to have stored 55 gallons of gaso- line in the cellar of the apart ment house where he boards is scheduled to be arraigned in muni- cipaI court tomorrow.
 The gasoline Is said to have been stored for use in a mOt0rbOat on an adjacent lake.
 The charge is. the first to be brought to the attention of prosecution authorities in this city since the gasoline rationing pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Potency Of Punch
 Determining Factor
Judge Wall Writes Amusing Memorandum in DeClin'
 ing to Set Aside Verdict in Assault Case

of combat in the room as the plain tiff aad stated that the plaintiff either was mistaken or else the fish and game warden who had testified that Laffin was "dead drunk" was right" He added: "The others who saw the plaintiff before the fracas (eXcepting the bar flles) indicated that he had been drinking. Es- pecially notable was a bartender who knew all the parties and all the witnesses and has since gone into the restaurant business himself. It was real nice to see a witness like him. He seemed so honest and trust full"
 Questioning further the credubil- ity of Laffln's testimony he pointed out that Laffln claimed he had to stay out of work on three different occasions because of the nose in- jury. The judge called attention to the fact that one time The fell off a stepladder and fractured four ribs and when that cleared up he again stayed out of work because of this injury to his ncse." He added that there was no doubt but that Laffin exaggerated the amount of time he lost as the result of the injury.
 The main question to consider, Judge Wall pointe dout was whether the bartender hit the plaintiff harder than was necessary for self defense and whether or not self defense was involved. He added that he believed the blow was hard CT than was necessary for self-de- fense but that the jury which re- turned the verdict had the right to qualify the extent of the blow as testified by the plaintiff because of his other doubtful testimony.
 Domenic Sacco was the bartender who was alleged to have struck the plaintiff.
 The common pleas court jury composed of eight men and four women which heard the case several weeks ago returned its verdict after 20 minutes of deliberation. The case had been tried previously in the court and verdict of $2,250 had been returned for the plaintiff, but the supreme court of errors which heard the case on an appeal ruled that an error had been made in the first trial and ordered new one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
WARDEN BACKS l U. 5. 0. DRIVE
Brophy Appeals to Public to Donate Generously
 Starting June 1

Naugatuck, May 28-Warden Leo J. Brophy today indorsed the U. S. O. campaign. He said, "The U. s. O.. drive starts June 1, 1942 in Nauga- tuck. The money raised by the drive is to equip recreation centers for the men in our armed forces and should be supported > by everybody cheerfully, generously and now.
 "The democratic ideals and free. doms at stake in this war cannot be saved or wisely directed unless we preserve and add to the morale and spiritual resources of our na- tions.
 ITO maintain and replenish these well-springs of morale and spirit ual power among our fighting forces is the mission of the U. s. O. For the sake of all that America holds dear, and in the hope of better world for those who come after us, wish for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
FOUR UNCONTESTED DIVORCES LISTED

Dorothy Hampton Proper of Chsehire has filed a divorce action In superior court against Charles A. Proper of Waterbury. She claims that her husband whom she married January 2, 1887, deserted her Jan uary 2, 1889. She seeks permission to resurnt use of her maiden name.
 Four uncontested divorce actions have been scheduled for hearings before Judge Edward J. Daly at a short calendar session of superior court tomorrow. They are as fol- lows: Stella Anastasia Boschelle against Charles Boschelle, William Byrd against Cecilia Byrd, Claira A. Jay against Charles A. Jay, and Arthur Joseph Kenney against Flora McKenna Cote Kenney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
CROSBY STUDENTS
 INVEST $47O.O5

A total of 2,O98 defense stamps valued at $470.05 were bought by 453 pupils at Crosby High School during the past week, according to the weekly report made today.
 The total amount of stamps pur- chase last week, with II stamps their value is $8,595. 5.85. James Mur- phys session room led in the pur- chase last wek, with II stamps valued at $33.25 bought by IA pupils. Miss Kathryn Hayes class won sec 0n6 place with 124 stamps sold for $31.25 and bought by 26 pupils, and Roy Walch's class came in third with 107 stamps purchased by 10 pupils for $25.25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

Humorous lines intermingled fac- tual statements in a memorandum of decision handed down today by Judge Thomas J. Wall denying a motion to set aside 8 verdict given in favor of the defendants in the $10,00O damage suit brought by Charles Laffln of Hartford against Nicholas Apalucic and Thomas Luz clan of this city. The suit was brought as the result of fractured nose which the plaintiff claimed he sustained March 25, 1941, when a bartender at the defendants res- taurant, the Legion grill at 3s9 North Main street, struck him.
 Judge Wall pointed out that none of the witnesses placed the scene
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

gram started, although there have been earlier reports of gasoline hOarding. A city ordinance pro- hibits the storage of gasoline in containers and drums in Water bury homes.
 Last month Marshal Lahey warned that viOlators would be prosecuted. At that time he re- ported three instances in which violations had been uncovered.
 Prosecutor Polomba said that the matter is "a serious One," par ticularly in view of the fact that St. Mary's Hospital is so close to the house where the gasoline was stored. People don't realize the damage that might result from gasoline storage" the prosecutor said. Something must be done to call the seriousness of the matter to the attention of the public"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
BOYS
 IN THE SERVICE

Privates Edmund A. Linehan of 18 Ayres street and Michael San- tolo, Jr., also of this city are un- dergoing basic training at the cav airy replacement training center at Fort Riley, Kansas. They are re- ceiving instructions in military courtesy, first aid, defense against special weapons, range estimation, scouting, use of armamentS, and tactics. They will be sent to other posts for advanced training after completing the preliminary course.
 Private Lawrence Vibbert who has been spending a furlough here from Fort DevenS, Mass, was guest of honor at a party Tuesday night given by the Epworth league of Grace Methodist church at the home of Elmer Thorpe on Willow street. A gift was presented to the soldier by the large group of friends who attended.
 Mai. Percy H. Hickox, native Wa terburian, has Eeen named director of the chaplain corps and religious activities at Camp Rucker, Ala, &C., cording to word received here. Thir- teen army chaplains will serve un- der his supervision and he will con- duct activities at the camps Il chapels.
 The major who recently assumed duties as an army chaplain served in the last World War as a second lieutenant. He was ordained & Methodist minister in 1920. He is a graduate of Crosby high school and Ohio Wesleyan University.
 The chaplain corps at the Ala barna camp is composed of four Ro- man Catholic priests, two Methodist ministers, two BaptistS, three Pres byterians, one Christian Scientist, and one Lutheran.
 Raymond Jaeger of 75 Edgewood avenue, Waterbury, Norman R. Miner of Terryville, and Benjamin |, J. Nistico of Union City have been sworn into the U. s. Navy and left Tuesday for navy centers to receive preliminary training, according to a report received today at the local navy recruiting office.
 Chief Petty Ofiicer Garry Murphy of the local navy recruiting station announced today tine navy'S eon- struction officer will be in New Haven Monday morning, June 1, to interview men e this area who have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Worker Seriously Injured Today h Fall From Staging

Roman PeIlestek, 47, of 40 Charter Oak avenue, Hartford was critically hurt late this morning in q 40 foot fall from scaffOIding of the new Waterbury Tool Co. building on East Aurora street. The injured man, whose name is on the danger list at Waterbury hospital, was employed by the Sanitas window company.
 Hospital authorities reported lIis condition "very poor" early this afternoon. He suffered 8 fractured skull, fractured neck and frac- tured left arm. He was brought to the hospital in the hospital ann buIance,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
TWELVE DRIVERS
 GIVEN NOTICES
Nine Waterburians Among Number Summoned to
 Tuesday Hearings

Twelve drivers, including nine Waterburians, will appear before Chief Hearing and Complaint Ofi- cer Francis w. Hogan of the motor vehicle bureau at a session in the municipal court room Tuesday, June 2 at 10 a. m.
 The cases are as follows: Joseph A. Pelletier, 69 Ridge street, accum- ulated record; Edward Scanlon, 17 Sheffield terrace, operating without a license; Alfred V. Modem, IT Sheffield terrace, illegal registra- tion; Willard Lavoy, 124 East Main street, operating under the influ- ence; Howard Finkle, 66 Willow street, operating under the influ- ence; Perry J. McHugh, 106 John- son street, evading responsibility; Vincent Magro, 10 Marley place, improper markers; George Della rose, 32 West Porter street, unreg- istered car; Michael Basil, l6 Griggs street, imporper markers.
 Also, Anthony Roscello, 235 Cal houn street, Torrington, speeding; Frank Bilecz, GA Spring street, Un- ion City, speeding; Waddie E. Ger hauski, l62 Chapel street, Thomas ton, operating under the influence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

holds the record at present with a purchase of $304.45 in Stamps.
 Other rooms cited for their sup port of the campaign are Senior room. 110 credited with investing $257.95; Junior room No. 103 $297.35; Sophomore room POS, $126.75, Nine rooms in the school are classi- fled as 1009a indicating that each pupil has purchased one or more Stamps.
 The latest report from the school showing investments during the past week and the amounts invested to- date are as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Wilby High Students
 Invest I'm War Stamps
Latest Report Indicates Total Purchase of $4,30l.
 Freshman Room Credited With Best Showing

Wilby High School students have invested to-date $4,391.5 in Defense Savings Stamps, with honors going to members of the Freshman class for having demonstrated the great est enthusiasm for the success of the campaign. Room BOA (Freshmen)
 of the institution over which Prin- cipal Joseph P. Remedy presides
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
THREE ACCEPTED AT
 RECRUITING OFFICE

Nelson M. L Of IF Euclid avenue, Waterbury, Frederick Beardsley, Jr. of 56l Willow street. Waterbury, ard Robert Narcotic of Bristol were sowrn into the U. s. Army at the headquarters in Hart ford yesterday. All three men ca- listed through the local recruiting station,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

$246.05 $4,39l.35
 6100%-Every pupil in these rooms has bought at least one stamp.
 applied for enlistment in the con- struction unit.
 Robert Francis Herbst of 378 Wilson street who enlisted in the U. s. Marine Corps January B is spending a 10 day furlough at the home of his father, Frank Herbst of Danbury. He has been stationed at Paris Island, s. O., with the 3rd barrage balloon squadron.
 Douglas Carpenter of 72 Lockhart avenue, operator of the amateur station WHO'D, is one of three radio amateurs who have been selected to attend the Melville Aeronautical Radio school in New York, accord ing to an announcement made to- day. A total of POI men applied. Upon completion of the course he will receive commercial radio operators license and it is expected that he will take up duties with Pan-American Airways-Africa., Ltd. MT. Carpenter who is 70 years old is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Will liam A. Carpenter and a graduate oe Croshy High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
SHACK DESTROYED
 BY FLAMES TODAY

A boys shack in the rear of 5e Baldwin avenue was destroyed by fire late this morning. The property is owned by John Hull. Engine. 4 from Baldwin street was sent to thte fire at ll06 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
CANDIDATES TAKE
 QUALIFYING TESTS

Additional examinations for posts tn the office of the Waterbury de- tense area rent director were con- ducted today at the post office.
 Tests were taken by a number of applicants for appointment as clerks Gnd Stenographers. These jobs pay rom $1,260 to $1,62O year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
ATTORNEY HAYES DIES

West Haven, Conn, May 28-- (UP) P)-Funeral services will be he'd tomorrow for Attorney Edwin C.. Hayes. fl, prominent Republican who died last night after long ill- neSS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

the U. s. o. campaign the fullest possible measure of success"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

$246.05 $4,39l l.35 6100%-Every pupil in these rooms has bought at least ont stamp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

Chief Petty Ofiicer Garry Murphy of the local navy recruiting station announced today tine navy'S con- struction officer will be in New Haven Monday morning, June 1, to interview men e this area who have
Evening star., 1942-11-22

Transportation, the Petroleum In
stitute and other groups interested
in the gasoline situation. Repre-
sentative Anderson, Democrat Of
New Mexico, chairman, said that
the group was attempting to build
a factual case against the order.
For presentation at the White
House or for basis for possible
future legislation" he was asked.
Both" Mr.. Anderson replied.
Meanwhile in New York, Mayor
La Guardia said he had asked the
Mayors of the Nation, particularly
those on the Eastern Seaboard, to
protest to Washington against any
delay in Nation wide gasoline ration
ing.
This is just in keeping with the
action taken recently at the con-
ference of Mayors of the Eastern
States seeking to protect the health
and safety of our section and our
willingness to share the burden of
war equally with the rest of the
country" said Mr.. La Guardia, who
is president of the United States
Conference of Mayors.
Evening star., 1942-11-22
Tin Can Salvage Drive
Here Reported Far
Behind Schedule
Collections Fail to Hit
,000- Pound Mark
In Two-Week Period

The Districts tin can salvage pro-
gram is running far behind sched-
ule, Harry F. Krams, ST., of the city's
refuse department, revealed last
night in announcing that collections
over a two-week period failed to hit
the 100, ,000- pound mark.
A .l3,000-pound shipment yester-
day second in eight days from the
Nations Capital to Neville Island,
near Pittsburgh, Pa, will be de-
timed next week by the Vulcan Co.,
l per cent Of the cans netting tin
and approximately SO per cent scrap
steel.
Mr.. Krams called on District resi-
dents, particularly housewives, to
redouble their efforts in preparing
the cans for detinners and to follow
the suggestions appearing at inter-
walls in the newspapers.
Collected Twice Weekly.
Tin can accumulations are picked
up twice weekly on regular garbage
collection days.
In the event the garbage, COL
lectors should fail to pick up an
accumulation, housewives are asked
to call either of the following tele-
phone numbers: National 600, eX-
tension 584 or 58s, or Republic 8488
Only those cans prepared to the
following specifications will be col
lected:
l. Wash the inside of the can.
Cans are most easily washed as soon
as contents are emptied.
2. Cut open the bottom Of the
can. Bottoms and tops may be
Evening star., 1942-11-22
Capital Transit Co.
Will Spend $1,000
To Recover Rails
Abandoned Car Line
At Chevy Chase Lake
To Be SoIvoeed

The Capital Transit Co., con-
tributor of hundreds of tons of
scrap steel to help keep Americas
open-hearth furnaces operating,
will spend approximately $4,000 to
recover several thousand pounds"
of streetcar rails at Chevy Chase
Lake, Md, it was announced yes
terday.
The rails run from Connecticut
avenue into a carbarn no longer in
use, company spokesman revealed
last night.
The Maryland Roads Commission
will cooperate with the company
in securing sufficient roadway ma
terial to repair streets torn up in
the salvage operation, it was an
nounced.
Meanwhile, the District Salvage
Committee announced that the No
vember "jalopy drive" has received
offers of approximately 125 auto
mobiles. This figure is included in
the overall estimate of more than
500 jalopy prospects, most of which
have been rounded up by the Met
ropolitan Police Department.
Approximately 30 of the cars
either have been sent to processing
plants or have been ordered picked
up by local dealers. Title-clearing
difficulties have s.swed the drive,
the Salvage Committee said.
A conference of editors of junior
high school newspapers will be held
in the Offices of the Salvage Com
mittee, 412 Albee Building, Fiji
teenth and G streets NV, Tuesday,
it was announced.
The purpose of the conference is
to stimulate stories in Junior high
school newspapers telling of the
part the students are playing as
block lieutenants in the depot sys-
tem," which blankets the District S
IS salvage areas.
Evening star., 1942-11-22
Single Control Asked
For D. c. Truffic Setup

Edwin A. Glenn, president of
United Taxicab Drivers, Inc, re-
yealed yesterday that he had sent a
letter to members Of Congress ask
ing for legislation to create COM
missioner OF public safety for the
District who would have complete
control OF all traffic regulations.
Creation of this office, Mr.. Glenn
explained, would do away with the
dual control now exercised over
traffic In the District by Trafiic
Director William A. Van Duzer and
Secretary of Interior Ickes.