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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
ADVISORS NEEDED
 IN GARDEN PLAN
Defense Council to Enroll Advisors to Help in Vic-
 tory Effort

Volunteer advisors on local gar- dening problems are being sought to assist in the program of the Ex- tension Service of the University of Connecticut and the County Farm Bureau to aid in the promotion and cultivation of victory gardens.
 Registration of volunteers is be- ing carried on at the Civilian De- fense Volunteer office, ' Field street, between 9 a. m. and p. m, Mon- day, Tuesday, Thursday and Fri day. Registrations on Wednesday are conducted from g a. m. to P. m. an 2 p. m. to 6:30 p. m.
 The principal points of the pro- gram are as follows:
 T. Experienced home gardeners, urban or rural, should be urged to continue and improve their gar- dens.
 "2. Inexperienced gardener should be discouraged, because they will be likely to waste needed sup plies and get poor results. These people, who want to help, should be advised that they can be of most service by volunteering through Hand armies" or otherwise, for farms.
 "3. School and community gar- denS are recommended if under the supervision of experienced persons and on soil that is adapted to vege- table production. The All club garden program under the supek- vision of agents and local leaders, will be continued and expanded.
 A. People who have flower gar dens should rot feel that they are being unpatriOtic if they continue to grow flowers, or carry out home grounds improvement plans"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
FOUR RACCEPTEDB BY U. s. MARINE CORPS
Ten More Youths Leave City Today for Final Last
 Tests at Springfield

Ten men were sent to the marine recruiting station in Springfield to- day by Staff Sergeant Maxwell P. Dickerson, head of the local recruit ing office in the, postoffice build ing.
 The men are Peter Pagliarulo, son of MT. and Mrs. James Pagliarula of 102 Lamont street, Waterbury, and Walter Yourkstrovich of Watertown; Alan Whittlesey Storrs of Stratford Charles Vincent Rosa of Stamford, Richard c. Hills of Br1dgewater, Theodore von Emmons, of East Haven, Henry Charles Wachsuth of Bethel, Ferdqinand Thomas Panuc- zak of Bridgeport, Gabriel Politis of Ansonia, and Frank GuStave Lund- ing of Woodbury.
 Four local men were among the ten enlisted yesterday after suc- cessful physical examination in Springfield. They are Raymond Bozzuto, 30 First avenue, Frank Kennedy, 3l9 Edgewood avenue, William Walter Mosevege, 94 Edson avenue, and Daniel Joseph Moyni- han, 102 Walnut street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Compensation Agreements

The following compensation agreements were approved today by COmpensatiOnal Commissioner John J. O'COnnelI:
 Emanus Lazarus of TOrrington against BOrgesOn Mfg. O., of Tor ringtOn, S13.47 per week begin- ming April severe laceratiOn of right arm with severed tendOns.
 Arthur KunkeI, g Fairview street, Waterbury, against Con- necticut Light and Power Co.,, of Hartford, $25 per week, be- ginning March "A, bruised right foot.
 William Sullivan, 192 Baldwin street, Waterbury against M. J. Daly & Some, Inc, of Water bury, S16.l7 per week beginning February II, fractured right great toe.
 Edward MrOzinsky, 22 Bank street, Waterbury, against SOm- CTS Brass Co.,, Inc, 84 Baldwin avenue, Waterbury, $1S.S7 per weel beginning March 2, laceratiOn of Ieft hand.
 Carmine Del GraizO, 80 Will kendO avenue, Waterbury against Waterbury Mfg. Co.,, $15.29 for 6 and 1-S weeks, 50 per cent loss of function of diStal phalanx of the left finger.
 Philip Rinaldi, 223 Platt street, Waterbury, against Chase Rolling Mills, Waterbury, $22.29 per week beginning Febrr"ry 20, fracture of the right large and second toes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
.OFFTCTALSSTUDY
 TESTS OF SIREN
Wardens Filing Reports :; Two Piece of Equipment
 Needed Here

Reports on yesterday afternoons tests of a huge new experimental air raid warning siren were being sifted and analysed by civilian de- fense officials today. The concesus was that the siren was by far the loudest heard here and gave the best signal but that at least two would have to be used or that one would have to be supplemented by the regular sirens.
 Wardens and others were sub mitting reports on the audibility of the siren in various parts of the city. The one-and half ton piece of equipment, mounted on truck, was tried from a point near the Woodrow Wilson school at Birch and Wall streets. After each two- minute test it was turned in diff ferent direction. It was later tried
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Prenuptial Party
 For Sadie Lepore

Miss Sadie Lepora of Wilkenda avenue was the guest of honor at a greenback shower given recently by Miss Emma Lepore at the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. Mrs. Anthony Lepore, Mrs. Alfred Lepore and Mrs. Thomas Lepore assisted as hostesses
 Among those present were: Mrs. Jeanne Baurer, Mrs. Mary Lamieux Mrs. Arthur Albert, Mrs. Dom Guerrero, Mrs. Anthony Iaianaro, Tingie Iaianaro, Mrs. Fred Cappel- lette, Mrs. Josephine Marafino, Edith Colangelo, Era Cappelletti, Mrs. Flora Bruni, Mrs. Alice Lami- tola, Mrs. Alice Roman, Mrs. Lucy Giambanni, Eleanor Bilancia, Mrs. Domenick MasSino, Mrs. Lucille Della Petro, Mrs. Domenic Florio, Mrs. Josephine Samack, Gladys Sa- mack, Mrs. Anna Burowski, Mrs. Helen Shuihik, Mrs. Ralph Carti- giano, Mrs. Henriette Moynihan, Mrs Fannie Genua, Mrs. Alice Tur- cote, Mrs. Rose Genova, Mrs. Patsy DelGaizo, Mrs. Anna Wilke, Mrs. Chiarina Dandonole, Mrs. aJne Fisher, Mrs. Albert Rinaldi, Helen Jamele, Mrs. Joseph Rossi, Mrs. Angie Grassi, Mrs. Joseph Ciullo, Mrs. Alfonso Bellino, Mrs. N. M. Orapino, Mrs. Mae Altieri, Gabrielle Danis;
 Cecile Grasso, Jennie Crosse, Mrs. Michael Bilancia, Mrs. Anne DeAngelo, Mrs. Rose GouVis. Mrs. Mary Arnauckas, Mrs. Mary Mad den, Mrs. Eugene Rosato, Mrs. J. Forgione. Mrs. Anna Lee, Mrs. Mrs. Charles Antonelli, Mrs. Thomas Bohen, Mrs. Frank Varan- elli, Mrs. Flora Augelli, Anna Ko- wecki, Mrs. Louis Capabiano, Edith Bruno, Mrs. A. Putetti, Margaret Tucello, Mrs. Michael Stere, Jose phine Devino, Genevieve Lanaro, Mrs. Ada Lembo, Mrs. Nicholas zello, Connie PaScucci, Grace Pas cucci, Angie Ciarelli, Mrs. Rocco Galasso, Mary Rosa, Mrs. Jennie Carazza, Mrs. Francis Essex, Mrs. Katherine Molilca, Mrs. Sara Co., mando. Mrs. Anna Ferucci, Elisa Lanaro, Mrs. Carmela Williams, Mrs ole Hayes, Mrs. Mary Porzio, Mrs. Leonard Bilancia, Lena Lembo, Mrs Harry Sasso, Molly Montuari, Mrs. Helen Denzo, Lena Salvatore, Mrs. Christine Longo, Mrs. Annie Sasso;
 Mrs. Josephien CarusSo, Mrs. Lena Diorio, Mrs. Nora zell, Mrs. Sanita Ricci, and daughters, Ther- esq Plambo, Mrs. John Cipriano, Carmeta Musco, Mrs. Mary Gran ato, Mrs. James Manchitella, Jo- sephine Manchitella, Mrs. Rose Valenti, Mrs. Anthony Colangelo, Lena Scurso, Julia Ieronimo, Mrs. Anthony Lepore, Margaret Muge- luzzo, Mrs. Peter DaloSio, Mrs. An- tonette Cicchetti, Mrs. Rose Bifoino Mrs. Josephine Cortigiano, Mrs. George Bessette, Erima Iarrupino, Mrs. Luois Jamele, Bernice Roberts, Mrs. Peter DelGaizo, and daughters, Mrs. Mary Lukasavage, Mrs. Rita Morotto, Mildred Rosa, Mildred Musco, Msr. Joseph Gionanello, Mrs Phil Verarstro, Mrs. Giocondino .D'Amico,' Mrs. Wilfred Dietz, Mrs. Anna Spallone, Mrs. Philomepa Caporoso, Mrs. Mabel Sgueglia, Mrs. Madeline Sasso, Mrs. James Sasso, Mrs. Vincent Ciarelli, Mrs. Frank Pavio, Mrs. D. Ieronimo, Mil- dred Lepore, Barbara Lepore, Claire Lepore, Mrs. Josephine DistaSio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Unions Statement
 Contradicts Report
Brass Workers Declare Officials Visited Waterbury on
 Routine Matter, No Showdown in Production

were here to study an 'inter-organ- national routine matter"
 Issuance of the statement was de- cided on last night at a meeting oi stewards and executive board mem- hers of the local.
 Headed "Local 251 clears mystery of Investigating committee in Wa terbury," the statement says:
 In answer to inquiry from Pres- ident and Vice-President of I.o- cal 251, CTO concerning reasons for presence of Investigating Committee in Waterbury, a tele- gram from International Pres tdent Reid Robinson, Interna- tional Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers containing the following statements, was re- ceived and read at a large meet ing last night of Executive Board Members and shop stewards of all units of Local 251.
 Quoting Reid Robinson's tele- gram When Associated Press queried me advised that situa- tion was inter -organizational rou- tine matter and not for publica- tion. I cannot assume responsi- bility for wild statements in daily press about Unions"
 This meeting of stewards and Executive Board Members of Lo- cal 251 voted to have this state- ment issued to the press to clear up any mystery surrounding in- vestigating committee in Water bury.
 Contrary to implications con- tained in former statements in the press concerning slowdowns in production, our Local 251 has set up more Labor Management committees than any other local in the state. Our local is 100 per cent behind Donald Nelson's pro- gram. There has not been one in- stance of production difficulties between our local and any com pany with which we hold signed contracts.
 Publicity Committee:
 William Moriarty, Richard
 LeRoy, John Mirfield, Lester
 Wright, John Mingo, Bronis-
 laus Vaiciulis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
- SPOTLIGHTTNG - Brass City News
Shelter Opens

The new Salvation Army lodge for homeless men will be formally opened Friday night at 8 o'clock, according to an announcement made today. Services which will be held in connection with the opening will be attended by Mayor Vincent A. Scully, John A. Coe, Rev. Frencis O. Ayres, Thomas F. Moore, and Clyde Jennings. Rev. David P. Gaines, chairman of the shelter committee, will preside.
 The home which is located at 28 1-2 Scovill street will be open for inspection from 2 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
HOD CARRIERS
 SETTLE STRIKE

New Haven, Conn, April 7-CUP) A strike of approximately $50 members of the Hod Carriers and Laborers Union (AFL) was settled yesterday and workmen were back on their jobs today.
 The General Contractors associa- ton was understood to have agreed to grant a 10-cents an hour raise, effective July l. The union asked IS cents.
 The strike began last Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
S7-YEAR-OLD MAN
 HUNTED FLOWERS

Princeton, Mass, April 7-(UP)- While a posse of police and volun- teers hunted him, 87-year-old Jud- son M. Clark returned to his home here today, apparently none the worse for having spent the night in the woods.
 s'I just went looking for May flowers" the octogenarian explain ed to his sister, Miss Jennie Clark. with whom he lives. T got lost but 1t wasn't very cold and was able to get some sleep out there"
 Clark, who returned empty-hand- ed, said he guessed 1t was a bit too early for Mayflowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Suit Withdrawn

Withdrawal papers were filed in superior court today in the divorce action filed by Alys Schwartz Meglen of Hamden against Jo- seph F. Meglen of Washington, D. c. The couple married June 19, , 1887 at Locaning, Md. Cruelty had had been charged in the petition. The withdrawal papers were filed through Atty. Edward L, Reyn- olds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Asks Decree

Lottie Person of this city is pe- titioner in divorce action which will be heard at the April term of New Haven Superior Court against Jack Person, also of this city, on grounds of desertion.
 The petitioner will also ask for change of name. to Lottie Bridges. The couple married May 12, 1922.
 Fifty-one of the Al cases re- turnabe to the docket are divorce actions, S9 being sought by wom- en and l2 by men. Intolerable cruelty is alleged in B cases and desertion in IS. In some the two two charges are combined. h. curable insanity is charged in one case and adultery in three.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Awaiting Orders

Fireman First Class William J. Pollard, USN., son of Detec- tive Lieut.. and Mrs. William !. Pollard of Al Morse avenue is spending a brief furlOugh with his parents pending assignment to another ship.
 For the last year and a half he has been assigned to a de- strOyer operating out of Pearl HarbOr and has seen action with the fleet against the Japanese.
 Fireman Pollard enlisted in the navy September 8, 1889, six days after England and France declared war on Germany fol- lowing the invasion of the Low Countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
RetirementS? 7?
-ofhcial U. s. Navy Photo from NEA

Action on the retirement app1i- cations of two members of the fire department will be taken to- morrow at special meeting of the fire board if reports of ex- amining physicians are received. Notice of the special meeting was issued today by City Clerk Joseph M. Shea.
 The two men, Private John J. Callahan of Engine and Privat, Thomas c. Shugrue of Engine 5 seek retirement for disability as result of injury in service. Pri- vate Callahan was appointed on November 6, 1918 and Private Shugrue, January 28, 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07

The Waterbury Brass Workers Union today issued a statement denying reports in a local paper, not The Democrat, that a three man body from the International Executive Board was here to inves- tigate slowdowns in production. The union asserted that there has not been tan instance of production difficulties" in any plant where 1t holds contracts.
 The Union, Local 251 of the Tn- ternational Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers, quoted telegram from Reid Robinson, international president, that the board members
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Listening In''

A listening party" will be held by the Waterbury Brass Workers union tonight at its Bank street quarters, with mem bers listening to a special broad cast on labor and war prOduc- tiOn.
 Speakers on the program will be Philip Murray, president of Che CTO; William Green. presi- dent of the A. F. of IL; and Paul V. AacNutt, Social Security Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Checking Bullet

Capt. John V. Leary of the De- tective Bureau has been assigned to investigate a complaint that some one shot a bullet through a window of the home of Mrs. Bern hard Wilhelm, 124 Stafford street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07

at the west end of the Green.
 Chief Warden James J. Curtin said that the test was highly satis- factory but not perfect by any means.
 The siren was developed for the Of1ce of Civilian Defense and is soon to 90 into commercial produc- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
RatiOning!

Gasoline rationing cards for car owners will be issued next month according to information received by A. Lincoln German, president of the Waterbury Gasoline Retailers Association, from Philip E. Shapiro, priorities specialist in the office of Petroleum Coordinator Harold L, IckeS.
 State rationing headquarters at Hartford said it had no official word of the plan.
 Sugar rationing cards are to be distributed within the next month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Additional Society
Engagements
GoFFREDO-sANToRO

MT. and Mrs. Vito Santoro of Pill grim avenue announce the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Kath- erine Santoro, to Lucian M. Gof- fred, son of Michael Goffredo, ST., of Meriden road, Wolcott.
 The wedding will take place in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
It's Cruelty

Bremen of Engine Company 5 were called out at 3:2O this morning to eXtinguish a dump fire on Scott road. The prop erty is owned by the ScOvill Mfg. Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-07
Club News
MOTHERS CLUB

MOTHERS CLUB Tie Agotkers' Club og Sts. Peter and Paul parish will meet tomorrow evening, April 8 at 8:15 o'clock at the school hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-20
OBITUARY

CREAN. - Hugh J. Crean of 849 Pennington avenue, West Hartford formerly of this city, died this morn ing at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, following a short illness.
 MT. Crean was born in Waterbury, the son of the late Thomas and Mary (QuilD Crean. He attended Crosby High School and the Cath olic University of America. For the past two years MT. Crean had re- sided in Hartford, where he had been an employe of the Pratt and Whitney Company.
 He is survived by two sisters, the Misses Mary and Julia Crean ot West Hartford; two brothers. James of West Hartford, and Martin of this ! city.
 The funeral will take place on Monday morning from the 1Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, at time to be announced Burial will be in new St. Josephs cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow and Sunday after moons and evenings.
 GALIPEAU-Alfred Galipeau, 6l of Hitchcock Lake died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness al St. Mary's hospital.
 MT. Galipeau was born in Nortr Grovnerdale, Conn, and came tc Waterbury when a boy of six years He was employed during the past 35 years by The Waterbury Gas Go and The Conn. Light and Power Co. as service man. He was communi- cant of St. Ann's Church.
 MT. Galipeau is survived by h& father, Polydor Galipeau, of Hitch cock Lake; a brother Joseph N. oi Waterbury; and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from The Belleville Funeral Home, 68 East Clay street at 8:i5 o'clock Monday morning to St. Ann's church, where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 800 o'clock.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after 200 o'clock on Saturday and all day Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-20
TRIAL HALTED TO
 CALL WITNESSES
Motorists Hearing to Be Resumed at 5 This
 Afternoon

Trial of the case of John M Geduc in municipal court on a charge of violation of the rules of the road was halted this morning due to the absence of witnesses who were notified to appear for special session at 5 o'clock this afternoon when the trial will be resumed,
 Leduc was arrested at 5:30 yes- terday morning by Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg following an accident at the corner of Bank and Meadow streets. Patrolman Joseph Dereske- vice is expected to be called as a witness this afternoon.
 Henry Gonsovowski, 9, of 50 Vine street, charged with failure to grant the right of way, was given a nolle for $10.
 Paul John Fete, 19, of 51 Locust street, charged with speeding, was given a continuance to March 21.
 Ralph Willard, 40, of 498 West Main street, charged with operat- ing without a license, was given nolle for s.
 Edmund A. Keris, 20, of 36 State street, charged with failure to grant right of way, was given a nolle. He was fined $10 and costs on charge of driving an unregistered vehicle Ths car was registered in Michigan ami the registration expired Feb rutsFy 28. Keris said he understood that the registration did not expire until March 31. He was arrested following an acicdent at West Main street and Holmes avenue last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-20
TWO LOCAL MEN ARE FOUND DEAD

Two Waterbury men found dead this morning were victims of heart attacks, Medical Examiner Edward H. Kirschbaum reported following official examination.
 Joseph Took, 53, of 13S Hill street was found dead in the hall- way of his home, according to . report received by Desk Lieut.. JO- seph McEvOy at 9:5O this morning. Patrolman Matthw Guarini, who was sent to investigate, called for the medical examiner. The de- ceased man is said to have son, Walter Took in the U. s. Mar ines, stationed at Paris Island, s. c.
 Patrolman Joseph Sullivan no. tified Lieut.. McEvOy that William O'Brien, 72, was found dead in bed at his residence, POS South Main street. The body has been removed to the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-20
.LEARY PROPERTY
 MOTION RESERVED

Judge Frank P. McENoy reserved decision on a motion brought at the short calendar session of superior court today on the distribution of money resulting from the recent sale of one-family dwelling owned by Daniel J. Leary.
 The court ordered the sale of the house November IA to satisfy fore- closure judgment of $2,6o4.62 brought by the Waterbury Trust Company, trustee for Frederick T. Holmes, against Leary and his wife, in which a $2,500 mortgage was in volved.
 At that time Vernon L. Hall was appointed by the court to sell the dwelling which was bought by Fred erick J. Dalton, of 43 Woodlawn Terrace for $4,000.
 MT. Hall delivered $3,542.69 to the clerk of the court after he deducted for back taxes and water bills. The deductions amounted to $457.3l.
 Out of the balance delivered to the court $2,64062 is expected to be used for the mortgage debt.
 Judge McEvoy will later enter a distribution judgment of what is held by the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-20
Hospital, Bulletins

Michael IacOvielIO, 10, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony IacOviello of te6 Rose street, was treated at the emergency room of Waterbury hospital yesterday afternoon for dog bites. He was discharged after treatment. Dog Warden Thomas P. Farrell is Investigating.
 Arthur Dunne, 50, of MattesOn street, an electrician at the Matta- tuck Manufacturing Company escaped serious injury this morn- ing when a fan belt on machine broke and pinned him between 3 wall and the machine. The belt struck his right leg.
 Authorities at Waterbury HOs- pitaI reported that the leg was not fractured, but said Dunne was be- ing held for observation for 8 couple of days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-20

(Continued from Page D he arrived with the baby. The in- vestigation was started when Pa trolman Kosky reported the matter to Captain Fred Hickey, who con- tacted state police and Chief Ryan at Thomaston. Di Stiso was booked at 6 o'clock this morning.
 Chief Ryan said he expected the Children's Home Commission to enter the case and make provisions for the children. The little girl is with Di Stiso's people at their Shef- field street home.
 Mrs. Towne told police her hus- band is in Texas Chief Ryan said the two men and two women have been living together in double cabin since March IT. They met in Waterbury, he said. One of the Waterbury men is said to have wife and two children.
 Seen In Union City
 A Waterbury Democrat reporter saw Di Stiso and the little girl late last night in the Hofbrau in Union City, operated by Joseph Schildgen. Di Stiso had been drinking.
 The reporter remarked to the manager, "It's a shame for a man to have little girl in here at this hour" The manager agreed but said, "What can I do about f?"
 The manager then told the re- porter that Distiso told him he had 'just adopted the baby"
 "It's a fine way to treat 8 young ster," he said. Someone should re- port it to the children's commis- sion."
 Something Worse
 This morning at police headquar- ters the reporter was discussing the incident with Desk Lieut.. Joseph McEvoy. We have case like that this morning. said Lieut.. McEvoy, "only I think it might result in something worse"
 As the two compared notes 1t ap- peared that the two cases corre- sponded. Let's see the man," said the reporter.
 When Distiso came to the en- trance to the cell block he was iden- tified as the same man who had been in the Hofbrau last night.