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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-31
GOVERNORS OPINION

-OON EhNOh OIlNION
Governor Van Wagner held
that testimony showed the auditor
was guilty Of numerous acts Of
miSfeaSance, malfea>ance and Of
fetal misconduct
The order caught Schneider and
his attorney Frank 6. Sche-
manske, at work on a brief they
had hoped to submit to the chief
executive before he took action.
II had hoped the governor
would withhold a decision until
he had studied my brief
Schneider said
Less than a month ago. the
governor removed EDWARD II.
Williams A. a county auditor toll
lowing grand jury Indictment
Both Williams and Schneider are
awaiting trial
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-31
RVaHn or Hafeli Due
To Succeed Schneider
BY FRANK MORRIS

Wayne County auditor broker and George Weiss
Will be either Will dealer county bu
liam RNan or Ilaei. chief
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-31
HEADED DETROIT OFFICE

Hafell at one time was head
OF the Detroit office of the liquor
commission and in 1910
was campaign manager here for
Gov. Murray d. Van Wagner.
Prior to the depression, Hafeli
was a well-known subdivider.
Governor Van Wagner removed
Schneider fesV-Ifears- after -rr-
celving the record OF the custer
proceedings conducted by Judge
Maurice r. Trip, assigned here
from Adrian
II was testified AZ the hearing
that he had received 81 600 from
Edgar NJ. Robbins. insurance
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-31
Battle
Halls Work
In Shiipydrds
Welders Waeine
Row With AFl
in Puget Sound Area

SEATTLE. Wash. Jan. 81 tUP).
independent wcIderS, locked in
a jursdictIonal fight with the
American Federation OF Labor,
called a strike az Puget Sound
shipyards today in the FIRST seri-
Gus labor dispute since the United
States entered the War.
The walkout order already was
effective in the Sesttle-Tscoma
Shipbuilding Corporation plant at
Tacoma. where the United Weld
ers. Cutters and Helpers Union
INDEPENDENT claims ll80 mem
bers.
Dave BaSor executive secretary
of the union. sand 1900 members
would strike al noon today in five
Seattle shlpyard> - those Of the
Seattle-Tacoma company Asso-
ciated Shipyards. Todd Seattle
Drydock Company, Lake Union
Drydock and Machine Company
and the Lake Washington Ship
yard
ASK REHIRING or NINE
The union announced that only
two OF 30 members on the / p m
shlf, reported az the Tacoma plant
and that none Of about 400 on tho
midnight shift reported The com
pany declined 10 comment or "a
describe the effects OF the walk
out II was believed the yards
-eeuId &werk- around ~eIderS- HR-
less the strike Is prolonged.
Tacoma members voted 10 strike
last night because the firm re-
fused to rehire nine members dis
charged for nonpayment Of dues
10 the ALL bollermakerS' union.
Twenty-Five other welders quit
work at the BoelnG Aircraft plant
yesterday, protesting discharge Of
seven welders. A spokesman fol
the AF'L aeronautical mechanics
union said he expected no serious
disruption " work
Paul r. Porter. chairman OF the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-31
CduSeWdY
Blown Up;
Siege Is On
Imperials Dig In
on Singapore Island
for a Final Stand
BY HAROLD GUARD
United Press STAFF Correspondent


SINGAPORE, Jan. 81.
British empire forces,
beaten back by an over
whelming Japanese offen-
sive, abandoned the main
land Of Malaga today.
Singapore island, with q
garrison of British, Australian
and Indian troops and Isl, ZOO
civilians, is under siege by a
foe.
NEW BATTLE BEGINS
The battle of Malaga was
over; the battle Of Singapore
was beginning.
The defense forces, aided by
navy men and ground personnel
of the Royal Air Force, took up
defense positions on the north
end of the island for a fight
which they promised would be
to the death.
They hoped to hold the island,
% miles by IA with an area OF
20 square miles. until Allied
reinforcements can reach the
Southwestern Pacific, and turn
the tide.
BIG GUNS COVER RETREAT
British, Australian and Indian
troops who had fought for weeks
under impossible odds against
more than 100000 picked Japanese
shock troops withdre from
Malaga TO the island during the
night.
They were covered by a rear
guard which held the causeway
across narrow Tebrau Strait. and
a bombardment by all guns Of
the island garrison which could be
brought into action.
WRECK CAUSEWAY
The British forces now face the
Japanese across the dynamited
rock and concrete causeway con-
Meeting the island with the MAIN
land. Royal engineers and navy
men made a breach in the cause
way, which is 80 feet wide and
three-quarters Of a mile long. az
the last of the rear guard crossed.
The imperials looked forward to
a mercilesS attack by all the land
and air forces the japanese could
muster, and possibly an attack
by sea.
Naval forces, at the naval base
on the northeast side Of Singa-
a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
1000 GIRLS
 ' AWAIT RALLY.
Scouts Victory Program to Be Offered at BucIxing-
 ham Hall Tomorrow

Over 1000 Girl Scouts and also a large number of parents and other guests are expected to attend the city-wide Rally for Victory which has been arranged by the Waterbury Girl Scout Council for tomorrow af- ternoon at o'clock at Buckingham hall. An elaborate program has been planned for the occasion, with va- rious troops of the city participating and numerous prominent persons, including Mayor Vincent A. 5cully, as guests.
 The launching of the "Victory Fund" drive in this city will be con- ducted during the rally with Mayor Scully scheduled to buy the first defense stamp. The stamps, which all Scouts attending will purchase, will be turned into a fund to be used after the war to aid needy children.
 Events on the program will be as follows: Troop lineup and display of colors; playing of a march by the Consolidated High school or chestra under the direction of Floyd Evans; color guards entrance, with Judy Alutt if Brownie Troop 51, Cecily Prentiss of Troop 43, Maureen Castonguay and Jean cite Allard of Troop and Bernice Ladden of Troop 19, in charge; the pledg of allegiance to the flag by all present; recitation of the Girl cout promise; singing of the na- tional anthem.
 The second portion of the pro- gram will include games led by Troops 1 and g.; a folk dance by Troop 43; dramatization of a ballad by Troop 12; presentation of the UnitedNations' flags by Aroops A and 45 of Cheshire; songs by the Girl Scout chorus with Miss Jean ette Deaver as director and Miss Ar line Cables as accompanist; the Brownie song.
 Mrs. Joel I. Butler, commissioner of the local council will present Mayor Scully and the Victory fund drive will be officially started. Lead CTS of the various troops will turn in the Scouts donations. The group will sing the song, Girls Scouts Are We." Miss Catherine Sanders will play the organ.
 The final part of, the ceremonies will include a campfire scene, with Troop 31 Of Naugatuck in charge, the singing of the "Children's Pray er" by the chorus, and the sounding of "TapS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
MARTIN MYERS
 LAID TO REST
Stage Manager at Jacques Theater Paid Final Trib.
 ute This Morning

The funeral of Martin Myers, stage manager of Jacques theater, took place this morning at S:3O o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, to the church of the Immaculate Concep- ton. The Rev. Paul Spodnik ce.e- brated the solemn high Mass of requiem at g o'clock, assisted by Rev. George Reilly as deacon, and Rev. Phillip HuSsey as sub-deacon.
 Among the honorary delegations were representatives of the I. A. T. $. E. Local 88, including Thomas Hayden, Martin Fitzgerald, John Ryan, George and Joseph Brown, James Cleland. Abe Fandiller and Francis Corrigan:
 Teamsters Local No. 66T, Rudy Tata, Thomas Collins; Motion Pic f,lre Operators, No. BOA, Thomas Candy, George Renaulter and Francis Carey;
 The chorus of Jacques theater, Barbara Kane, Judy Stevens, Rose and Francis Hoffman, Margie Gay, Frances Fairbanks, Betty Mat thews, Katherine Lackerman, Alfred Walker, Lynn and Josephine Mill Ter, Mary Larkin and Jean Creedl- man.
 The bearers, all members of the I. T. A. s. E., were James Cor rigan, Thomas Corrigan, Charles Haggerty, Michael Fitzgerald, James Finnegan and Thomas Fitzgerald.
 Interment was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery with services by Father Reilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30

The youngest of the four, Joseph, is now attached to the Medical de- tachment of the Army Air Corps base at Camp Madison, Wisconsin.
 All are able golfers and during the past season played a foursome at the Chase Country Club, against four Labutis brothers, one of the latter, the former golf professional at the Chase Club, having enlisted in the United tSates Marine Corps and now stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina.
 Dr. Steponaitis Is graduate of Crosby High school, class of 1929; Tufts College, 1s37, and spent two years at Catholic University, Wash ington, D. c. He will report, Satur- day, November T, at Boston.
 Sunday afternoon, a family fare- well and testimonial has been ar- ranged for him at the Chase Coun- try Club which will be attended by members of his family and friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
DEFENSE PLANTS
 TO HEAR BALDWIN

Former Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, Republican gubernatorial candidate for reelection will con tinue his visits to the Bridgeport Defense factories, Saturday morn ing and afternoon.
 Saturday night, Governor Baldwin will address large rally sponsored by the Russian War Relief in the Bushnell Memorial Hall in Hart ford.
 Four major rallies will be held in Hartford Sunday at which MT. Bald- win and other candidates on the state ticket will appear.
 Rallies in Hartford Sunday are being held at four places.
 This evening accompanied by Congressman Joseph E. Talbot and members of the state ticket, he ad- dresses a large city-wide rally at Temple hall in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
SALVATION ARMY
 MUSICIANS FITTED
Band Holds Halloween Party at Cherry Street
 Headquarters Thurs.

The Corps band of the local corps of the Salvation Army held its Halloween party at headquarters on Cherry street Wednesday night. Bandmaster Paul Duren was in charge of arrangements and was assisted by MT. and Mrs. Willard Hartshorn and Barbara Ruda. Spe- cial guests of the band were the members of the newly organized young peoples band, which is made up of the following: Helen and Irene Obersteadt, Hugo and Mary Wiberg, Warren Duren, Jean, Ruth and John By, and Frank Merrill. The band played few selections after which games and refreshments were enjoyed by those present, in- cluding members of the families of the bandsmen.
 Last night the Girl Guard troop, under the leadership of Mrs. Ro- berta Spohrer, held its Halloween party.
 The Torchbearers' group of the To- cal corps, which held its first week. ly meeting last Friday night, will meet again this evening at 7:30 to make final plans for participation in the special meetings to be held by the Army in New York city, with General and Mrs. George L. Car penter of London, England, as spe- cial guests and speakers.
 Major and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg leave today for New York city to attend the Territorial Congress in New York city over the weekend. The Congress opens tonight with welcome and devotional meeting at 8 at the Centennial Memorial temple, and ends on Noemberv 3rd. On Saturday afternoon, there will be special women's meeting under the leadership of Mrs. Carpenter, and Saturday night, there will be a Young Peoples demonstration which the Torchbearers will attend.
 The services at the local corps over the weekend will be in charge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
JOHN (. BACLEY
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Retired Letter Carrier Suc- Cumbs at Home Funeral
 Monday Morning

John c. Bagley, retired letter carrier, died this morning at his home 88 Shelley Street, following a long illness. A native of this city, he was the son of the late Charles and Jane (Cavanaugh) Bagley, well known residents of the North End section.
 MT. Bagley retired from the Post Office eight years ago, after serv- ing for 25 years. He was a devout communicant of the Sacred Heart Church.
 Besides his wife. Mrs. Ellen (AieDonald) Bagley, he leaves three daughters. Mrs. Francis Rosenbeck, Mrs. Patrick Holleran and Mrs George Blinn; one son, Harry Bagley; twelve grandchildren: five sisters. Mrs. Timothy Sheehan. Mrs. Michael Flaherty, Mrs, Harold Deeley, Mrs. James McGowan Of Brooklyn, ". Y.. and Mrs. Edwin Kerins; three brothers, Prank and Janpss Bagley of this city and Charles, with the U. s. Army in Louisiana.
 The funeral will take place on Monday morning at B:30 o'clock from the Bergin FnlneTa. Home. 200 East Main Street, 10 tho Church Of
 le Sacred Heart at Q o'clock. 3urial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the Funeral Home this evening Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, es- pecially Mother Superior, the Chap lain and the Sister of St. Mary's Hospital, the Sisters of St. Mary's School, the Priests of the Imma- culate Conception Church, the Holy Name Society of the Immaculate Conception, Members of Engine No. 10 and Truck l of the Fire Dept, the Teachers of Anderson School, the East End Community Club, Dept. IS of the Waterbury Clock Co., Hart. ley Wire & Die Co.,. the JanitOrs As. sociation of the School Dept, Pupils of Grade 7-1, St. Mary's School, Friends from o's Tavern. O'Rourke & Birch. Bob x Joe, for the beautiful floral tributes sympathy and Kindness shown us during our recent bereavement the death of our Beloved husband, father and brother, Daniel J. Sugrue.
 lSigned) His Wife,
 MRS. MARY SUGRUE
 His CHILDREN and BROTHERS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
SsUitch Bumped,
 Sirens Go or

The city's civilian defense or- ganizatlon swung into action shortly before 1l o'clock last night when alA accidental alert was sounded on the air raid sirens. The sirezag walled for only . few seconds, but M was enough Co bring out scores of wardens and other workers.
 It was explained by Chief Air Radio Warden James 2. Curtin that . fireman at headquarters had accidentally bumped the switch which sets off the sirens. He shut otf the switch innmedi- ately, but there was enough current generated to send the sirens sounding for a brief few seconds.
 The blast resulted in scores of inquiries being made as to whether the city was to have . b1ackOut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
BOY HIT BY VAN
 REPORTED FAIR

Five-year-old Roger Aubin of 70l South Main street, injured yesterday when he fell under backing truck on Mill street, was in flair" condi- ton, authorities at St. Mary's hos pital said this noon. The youngster is under treatment for abrasions, decorations, and possible jaw frac- ture.
 Motor Patrolman John Murphy, who arrived at the scene shortly after the mishap occurred, stated that the youngster was apparently playing in the rear of the truck, operated by Wesley Curnow, 62, of Cheshire, and attempted to jump to the ground. Roland Lemieux, seven, of 713 South Main street, a compan- ion, jumped clear of the track and was uninjured, the patrolman add ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
FUNERALS

The funeral of Barbara Clapp will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Laudate of 266 Homestead avenue will be held tomorrow morning at S:15 from her home to SS. Peter and Paul church, where requiem high Mas will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Claps of l80 Oak street will be held to- morrow morning from the home at 8 o'clock to St. Lucy's church where a requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The military funeral for Private Harold L. Dingwell, 2l, of Wood- tick road, WoRott, was held this afternoon at o'clock at Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Francis O. Ayres officiaJed. Burial was in Woodtick cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Anna A. Rigney will take place tomorrow morning at g o'clock from the home, l04 Melbourne terrace to St. Michael's church, Wateryille, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Lucille F. Doyle, wife of Miles Doyle, will be held Monday morning at 9:l5 from her home. 3iT3 East Main street to SS Peter and Paul church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot. new St. Joseph's ceme- tery. Friends may call at the home, this evening and tomorrow and Sunday afternoons and evenings. Besides her husband. Mrs. Doyle Is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lee McKenna, Mrs. Marguerite Me- kenna and Mrs. Thomas Shannon: two sons, Albert and John; a sls- ter. Mrs. Ellen Church; i9 grand children and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral of James MaeCrindle l of Falls Church. Virginia. a former 1 resident Of this city, will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. with Rev. Fran. els Q. Ayers ofieiatlng.
 Burial will be in Pine Grove een- esery. Ansonia.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from TO o'clock.
 A Masonic service. under tho di- rectiOn Of Harmony Lodge. will Dc held at the funeral home this even. Ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30

four-story structure.
 The estimate of the damage did not include the loss of the Prince Gallitzin library, & collection of books dealing with the life and works of Prince GallitiZir son of Russian royalty, who re- naunced his wealth and title to be- come a missionary priest in the Allegheny Mountains.
 The personal papers of the famed missionary, first Roman Catholic priest to be ordained in North America, were believed to have es- caped the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
HELD FOR MuRnER

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 30-(UP)- Joseph Bradley. "A, was held today on a charge of murder after he al- legedly admitted to police he stabbed Elliott Wilson, 48, during an argu- ment over a broken liquor bottle here last Saturday. Wilson died Tuesday at Hartford Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
DARLAN AT VICHY

Vichy, Oct. 3O.-(UP)-Admiral Jean Francois Darlan, chief of the French military services, arrived by plane today from Algiers after an inspection of French West African defenses. He reported to the week ly session of the council of minis ters at 10 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
SAVED FROM cAVE.IN

Woonsocket, R. T., Oct. 30-fUPl -Ntne.year-old Leona Dufour was recovering today after being buried tn a landslide that caused the death of her i5-year-oid brother Eugene at the municipal aandpit. Eiremen saved the girl yesterday. but dug for 4S minutes before recovering the boys body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
OBITUARY

WALLACE-Mrs Catherine (Mc- Glib Wallace, widow of William Wallace, died last night at her home, ASA Baldwin street, following a short illness. A native of Scotland, she had been a resident of the Wash ington Hill section of this city for 35 years.
 Mrs. Wallace was a communicant of the Church of St. Francis Xavier.
 She leaves a daughter, Miss Agnes Wallace; a son, William, of Water bury, and a brother, Charles Me- Gill of Scotland.
 The funeral will take place Mon- day morning from the Mulville fu- neral home, 270 West Main street, at 9;15 o'clock, to St. Francis Xavier church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday afternoons and eve nings.
 REILLY - Mrs. Catherine Reilly of IS Galivan street, died at St.. Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Waterbury, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (ONeilD Keough.
 Until IS years ago, Mrs. Reilly al- ways resided in the Brooklyn Sec- ton. At that time she moved to the Washington Hill section, where she was a communicant of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. She retired two years ago from the Scovill Manufacturing Company, having worked there for many years.
 Mrs. Reilly leaves son, Francis T. Reilly, two sisters, Mrs. James Doran of Cheshire and Mrs. Henry Mareau of Waterbury; grandson Francis T. Reilly, Jr, and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home 270 West Main street, Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier church at g o'clock, where solemn high Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday, both afternoon and evening.
 MCDONNELL - Mrs. James Nc Donnell, wife of James Mcdonnell. of Derby, died there at the home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
DR. 'STEPONAITIS
 GETS COMMISSION
Lithuanian Dentist Be- comes Army First Lieu-
 tenant at Boston Nov. '
(NEA Radiophoto)

With the acceptance of Dr. John Steponaitis, will-known dentist, into the United States Army Medical Corps, with rank of & first lieuten- ant, the second of four brothers and sons of Mrs. John Steponaitis of Chipman street extension, will enter the armed services of his country Saturday, November 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
GAME CLUB FREES 50 PHEASANTS TODAY

The Waterbury Fish and Game Protective Association will release fifty cock pheasarts this afternoon.
 Joe Fow, president, announced this morning that the release will be made between three and four o'clock at the railroad station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-30
COLLEGE HEAVILY
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
Main Bldg. at St. Francis College, LOrettO, Pa.,
 Destroyed

Loretto, Pa, Oct. 30--tUP)--Fire today destroyed the main building of St. Francis College, causing dam- age estimated at $25O 900. Students and instructors escaped injury.
 The blaze was believed to have started in a store room adjoining the kitchen, according to the Rev. Ambrose Burke, College librarian, Exact cause of the fire was not determined.
 Approximately 100 students and Franciscan Brothers asleep in the building when the fire started fled to safety. Four older brothers were rescued from the third floor of the