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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
FORMER PRISON CHAPLAIN DIES
Rev Timothy Currier Craig Succumbs to Long Ill=
 ness in Wethersfield

Wethersfeld, Oct. 23-Rev. Tim othy Currier Craig, former chaplain at the Connecticut State Prison died at his home, at 374 Hartford avenue, Wethersf1eld, Thursday night after long illness.
 Rev. MT. Craig, a member of the First Church of Christ (Congrega- tionaD, Wethersf1eld, came here in 1903, and served as prison chaplain until 1912. He formerly had served Congregational churches in Aber- deen, Wash, and Franconia, N. H. At one time he was professor of Greek at Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wash.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1:39 D. m. at the James T. Pratt Company. Chapel, Il Pennington avenue, Rev. Eugene Bushong will officiate. Burial will be in Village Cemetery, Wethersfield.
 Born in Pennington, Me, July IS, 1860, Rev. MT. Craig was the son of the late Jesse and Eliza Ann Currier Craig. He was graduated from Harvard in 1887, from Yale Divinity School in 1888, and from Andover Theological Seminary in 1889.
 Rev. Craig leaves his wife, Mrs. Lucretia Crandall Craig, and one step-daughter, Ruth colby of Wethersfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
BOYS IN 1
 THE SERVICE

brothers, Sergt. Peter and Pvt. James in the Army.
 Having completed his basic train ing at the submarine school in New London, Francis E. Fiftal is await ing active duty. A graduate of Crosby high school, he is the son of MT. and Mrs. Walter R. Fiftal of 93 Cornwall strset.
 Assigned to the 7th Engineers Training Group (ColoreO, John R.. Knight is now stationed at the En- gineer Replacement Training Cen ter at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Construction and demolition work are specialized at the camp.
 Son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Law Tor of 1857 South Main street, Third Class Pharmacists Mate Orville A. Lawlor is now home on leave. He has been stationed at Newport, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
DEGREES GRANTED
 BY JUDGE BOOTH

Two divorces were granted in su- perior court today by Judge John Rufus Booth, both based on charges of cruelty.
 Helen Mcdonald Murphy of Wa terbury received a divorce from Irv- ing Murphy of Danbury. Nov. 28 1940 was given as the date of mar riarge and cruelty was alleged to have started that same month. The petitioner was awarded custody of minor child, an allowance of $5 weekly for its support, and $1 per week alimony. The action was un- contested.
 A divorce was granted to Leslye Porter Turrell of Waterbury from Herman Turrell of Middlebury on a cross complaint charging cruelty, af- ter the original complaint filed by the husband was withdrawn. The couple married Nov. 3, 1925, in New London and cruelty was said to have started Jan. 1, 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
|NEIGHBORS SAVE
 HILL. ST WOMAN
Husband Arrested as Sus' pect in AspElyxiatiOn
 Case; Faces Trial

Arrested last night on a breach of the peace charge after his sleep ing wife had been affected by fumes from a gas heater, John Haluk, 54, of 138 Hill street, was given a con- tinuance to Nov. 2 when arraigned before Judge T. E. Conway in mum icipal court today. The wife charged that her husband had turned on the g1s on a hot-water heating unit
 Neighbors smelled gas. and police and fire emergency squads were called. However, Mrs. Haluk needed no care. Sergt. Joseph Petit ar- rested Haluk on the wife's com plaint.
 Edward Frank, 20, colored, of New London, was fined $25 on charge of reckless driving. Charges of operating a car with defective brakes and passing red light were nolled.
 Peter Lingis, 41, of 164 South Leonard street, charged with violat- ing the rules of the road, received a nolle on payment of $5.
 Mary Harrigan, 42, of ' Water town avenue, charged with breach of the peace, received a continu ance of one day.
 Sidney Hart, 56, of Plymouth, who was arrested last night on charge of drunken driving, received a con- tinuance to Nov. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Prenuptial Party
 For Ann McNan1aro

Miss Ann McNamara of South street was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given by her associates of the American Brass Company. main office, on Monday night.
 Among those present were Marie !. Archambaul, Janet Beecher, Ann BoWey, Margaret Brennan, Joan Baldwin, Rita B. Carpenter, Jean Chatneld, Bernice Cavanaugh, Mary Christian, Eleanor Coleman, Cert rude Danaher, Katherine Day, Will mary Downes, Rose German, Dor othea Gross, Veronica Holleran, Evelyn Jaeger, Eva Johnson, Wini- fred Kenny, Pauline Kipp, Harriet Marinar, Alicia McNamara, M. Lor- raine McElligott. Henrietta Meyer, Muriel McDuff, Margaret Meehan, Rfta Corkery, Frances Niland, Heler Niiand, Catherine Nolan, Ann Root Loretta Sullivan, Ernestine Piercey, Edith TyrrelI, Mary Warner, Lillian white. Alice Wheeler,
 asgs. Ruth Andaxs0Ra MxA QsEt-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Waterburians Attend
 Probation Meeting

Several local court officials and members of Waterbury social agen- cies attended a meeting of the Con- necticut Probation Association yes- terday at the House of the Good Shepard in Hartford. Federal Judge J. Joseph Smith of Hartford, former Waterburian, was guest at the meeting.
 Among those present were Muni- cipal Court Judge John L. Gaffney, Juvenile Court Judge Fred D. Faulkner, Clerk John McLinden, Kathleen Crowley, Stephen Homick, and Edward Riccuitti, all probation officers, Miss Margaret Bull of Cor ner House, Miss Jean Meserve of Lincoln Hours, Mrs. Catherine De- Leon of the city welfare department and Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick and Miss Edna Maloney of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
COFFEE REPORTED
 HERE AS DILUTED
Restaurant Owners Con- tinue Efforts to Obtain
 Price Raise Approval

Customers of some restaurants in the city have started complaining that although the price of coffee has not been raised from 5 to 10 cents, the coffee is being diluted and is much weaker than formerly. Quite few restaurants raised the price of coffee on Monday, but lowered it back to the standard price the following day.
 Harmon Genlot, public relations officer of the Connecticut Liquor Retailers and Restaurant associa- tion, is reported ts holding that it would be better to raise the price of coffee than to dilute it with more water in order to increase profits.
 Genlot is now attempting to get a conference with Chester BoWles, state OPA director, in regard to a compromise which has been sug- gested. This will make the price of coffee 10 cents when served without a meal or with meals costing up to 25 cents, and only five cents with 8meals of 30 cents or more. It is be- lieved that such compromise would be unfair to th3 customer. Store keepers have notified that they cannot Jim If cof- fee which is grour- 1merS who purchase a cert mt of other goods. This com would fall into the same cate21.y of fa- voring customers who make large purchases.
 Bowles previously suggested that coffee be kept at the same price, but customers be limited to a sin gle cup. This would probably aid more in keeping coffee sales down because of the present shortage and would be fairer to all cus- toners. However, the restaurateurs claim that the rise in coffee was brought about more to offset rising operating costs than to cut down coffee sales. Suggestions have been made that more should be charged for pastries in order to obtain this added revenue.
 In the meantime the coffee battle is going on unabated, with no sat- isfactory conclusion in view yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Oct. 23 - (UP9 ' Rail shares led the stock market forward to around the highest levels of the year in fairly active dealings today. Midday profit taking cut only mildly into gains and the In- dustrial averages was up to its pre- Pearl Harbor level.
 Southern Pacific led Rails rising 7-8 point to new 1942 high at IT 3-4 in heavy trade. Gulf Mobile and Ohio issues, Erie Common and Ger tificates, Northern Pacific, Kansas City Southern, Atlantic Coast Line and Union Pacific reached new highs for the year and longer on gains extending to more than a point.
 Chrysler set a new top at 66 5-8 but reached to its previous of 66 3-8, while General Motors sold at fl IA, of 1-8. Crosley and Studebaker set new highs, the former on gain of almost point. Coca Cola ran up a point to a new high and Continental Oil, Indian Refining, Ohio oil, Standard Oil Company of California Pan American Airways, Air Reduc- ton, Borden and Brunswick Bake reached new highs for the year and longer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
SUGAR APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED SOON

Applications for November and December allotments of sugar must be filed by industrial and institu- tional users by November 5, accord ing to an announcement made by Mrs. Charlotte Root, a member of the rationing board. Hereafter reg istration will be accepted as early as the 18th day of the month pre- ceding the ration period, she said. Penalties will be given to late ap- plicants.
 Extra allotments of sugar to per- sons who keep beehives are stil, made, Mrs. Root said, but the suc- cessful applicants must guarantee they won't take honey from the hive. At the present time the al- lowance is 10 pounds per hive, but requests up to Is pounds are granted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
TITLE CLEARANCE
 CASE TO BE HEARD

Permission was granted by Judge John Rufus Booth in superior court today to reopen a title clearance judgment returned June "A in favor of Richardson Bronson of Water town, executor of the estate of Lilla E. R. Ambler, and involving prop erty in Southbury. The widow and heirs of the late Lilla s. Ritchie of New York will be cited as additional parties in the action. A judgment removing a SLIGO claim against the property as the result of a promis- sory note of December, 1911, will be sought.
 Decision was reserved on a motion for approval of a semi-annual re- port submitted by the receiver of the Star Water Mfg Co. of Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Washington Tissue

TT s. has 7S manufacturers Os of toilet tissue. They have been ordered to simplify their product to save 10000 tons of paper 8 year. . War Pro- duction Board has 800 com mittees. . . . Manufacturers of new products must file price notice with OPA and wait 15 days before offering for sale to anyone but the U. s. govern ment or friendly nations. . . Department of Agricul- lures 3O22 county war boards will help farmers fill out the certificates permitting farmers to operate trucks. c . Guests who eat meat in your home should deduct the weight of the portions served them from their allowance of 21a pounds per week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
BUILDING PERMITS

Domenic CastelanO has been issued permits by Building In- spectOr John T. Hartley to erect six One-family dwellings with at- tached garages at a total value of S22, 800. Each home is set at ap- proximateIy $3.8OO. The homes will be built at Glendale Manor and at lots 30, 31, g, 42 and 4S on Rockwell avenue.
 Other permits issued by the building inspector included:
 Charles SaIinardi, enclcse porch, % Ridge street, $2OO.
 Joseph CastrIan, denOlish barn, lae-lAe BishAn sGxeat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Club Notes

Suzanne Dewey and Marion Green, Brownie Scouts, were ad- mitted into Troop q, an inter- mediate troop, at exercises held yesterday afternoon at All Souls church. Pins were awarded to the new members by Mrs. w. F. Meis- finger, leader, and wings were pre- sented by Mrs. w. N. Van Tassell, leader of the Brownie group. Sing ing and games were on the meet ng program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
JUDGMENT GIVEN
 IN LOAN ACTION

A judgment of $11660 was re- turned today by Common Pleas Court Judge John T. Dwyer in favor of Anna Daniels of Middiebury in her civil action against George E, Elderkin of Watertown. The plain tiff sought $350 damages as the re- suit of loans made to the defendant and said to total $210. The de- fendant will face the costs. A hear ing in the case was conducted yes- terday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23

The great rush of 18 and 19 year old boys to enlist in the Navy has subsided slightly, only eight youths, being enlisted yesterday. Five of the men were from this city while the other three are from nearby towns.
 Tn local youths include Thomas F. Nardozza, 19, of 20 Court street; Gerard Caron, IT, of 278 Mill street; William Duffy, 19, of 40 Laval street; Ettore Stoto, IS, of IA Court street; and Jack Stromwasser, 2l, of 34 State street. Walter c. Will son, 20, and Vito Lapio, 21, of Wa tertown, and Tony Latina, 20, of Wolcott, were the other enlistees.
 Donald Harmon, 19, of 45 Pros pect street; John F. Donnelly, 2O of 18 Aver street; William Lumpkin, 18, of ThomaSton, and James R.. Bachman, 18, of Bristol, were &C., cepted for enlistment yesterday at the local recruiting station. The four men will be sent to New Haven to the main recruiting station for final examinations before enlist ment.
 Ralph Nigro of 27 Tanning street; Allan F. Collier, Bethel, and Marcel A. Beaudoin, Bristol, passed final examinations for enlistment in the Marine Corps at the district head quarters station at Springfield yes terday.
 Charles F. Ingraham, Al Ros- sette street, was accepted for en' listment at the local recruiting of- flee. Others accepted yesterday were Raymond L. Brown, South bury; Augustine P. Chiavuzzi, Dan bury: John F. Todor, Torrington; Everett Matthews, Meriden; Sam uel F. F'enn, Oakville, and George G. Bassett, Woodbury.
 Three 19-year-old buddies are the first known Waterbury men to be shipped to the new Naval Training Station at Camp Sampson, New York. The youths received orders to report to the main recruiting station at New Haven today from which point they will be sent to Camp Sampson.
 The boys are John O'Donnell, 19, son of MT. and Mrs. James O'Don- nell, 9 Laval street; John Pilch, 19, son of MT. and Mrs. Allen s. Pilch, 112 Laval street, and Will liam Duffy. 19, son of MT. and Mrs. John Duffy, 40 Laval street.
 Pfc. William DeLorenzo, son of MT. and Mrs. John DeLorenzo of 77 Bishop street, is home on fur tough. He joined the Marine Corps 14 months ago and has recently been on sea duty. His brother, Pvt. John DeLorenzo, who has been ln the Marines for two months, is now stationed at New River, N. c.
 Edward J. Meehan, son of MT. and Mrs. William J. Meehan of 136 Willow street, and John J. Luddy son of Mrs. Elizabeth Luddy of 89 Willow street, will be commissioned second lieutenants in the near fu- ture. Meehan is stationed at the Army bombardier school at Roswell, N. M, while Luddy is attending the officer candidate school at Camp Lee, Va. He is graduate of Co., lumbia University and has two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23

Curtin said that it is the prob lem and responsibility of industry to see that the orders are fulfill led, but he added that the factories In this vicinity have been coopera- ting in all defense efforts so far, and he expects them to do the same In regard to this ruling.
 Previously plants engaged in war production were allowed to con- tinue operation without blacking put, but starting on Oct g when the new system of air raid signals 20 into effect, Curtin said that the factories must be darkened. The War Department has announced that production must be stopped if che plants cannot conceal all lights. In some special cases the plants will be allowed to continue opera tions behing darkened windows, and will not be required to completely black out. However, it is expected that the majority of plants in this area will be forced to observe the complete blackout regulation.
 The new regulation will force local concerns to purchase con- siderable blackout equipment be- cause of the extensive glass space involved. Unless some sort of cur- tains are put up, the factories will be forced to blackout permanently, thus leaving them dark during the day. or stop production and turn out lights during an air raid out all lights during an air raid alarm. The cost of the blackout equipment will probably rise into thousands of dollars in some of the larger plants in this vicinity.
 Chief Air Raid Warden Curtin did not know when the next black out test would come so that the new air raid signals which go into effect after midnight Sunday can be examined for effectiveness. The Eew signals call for sounding the sirens three times once to mobi- liZe defense workers, then to start the blackout and anounce the all clear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
CITY DEMURS IN
 $11O,OOO ACTION

Ths City of Waterbury has filed demurrer in superior court in the S110,0O0 damage suit brought by four Stratford residents and based on injuries sustained March g when their car crashed into the traffic standard at Watertown ave- nue and Robbins street. The plain siffs are Paul and Bessie LeLahunta and Edwin and Doris MacKeever.
 Corp. Counsel Maurice T. Healey, acting for the city, claims the plaintiffs failed to trace the acci- dent to any act or omission on the cart of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Personal

Corporal John McNamara of Camp Croft, South Carolina, is wis., iting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Michael McNamara of South street
 Mrs. Sheldon Koops of Thomaston is a patient at the Waterbury hos pital. She Is the former Miss Helen O'Neill of this city.
 Miss Ruth Metz, daughter of Mir and Mrs. GuStave Metz of High land avenue, has just been elected freshman board member of the Stu dent Government Association at Pembroke College in Brown Univer- sity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
DR. PHARRIS TO BE
 "Y" FORUM SPEAKER

pr. Grit Pharris will give a tall: on Industrial Dermatitis and Use of Personal Protective Devices" at a health forum at the Y. M. c. A. Tuesday night at 8:15. The meeting will be sponsored by the Industrial Foremen's Club and the physical education departments health com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
SECOND JuRIsT DIES

Portland, Me, Oct. 23. (UP)- Maine has lost Its second distin- guished jurist within two days.
 Scott Wilson, 72, who served as 8 U. S. circuit court judge from 1929 to 1940, died at his home here yes- terday after long illness. His death followed closely that of William R. Pattangal, retired chief justice of the Maine Supreme Court, at Augusta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
MOTOR OIL TAKEN
 FROM EXPRESS CO

Two cases of motor oil were stol- en from Divers Express, 338 Bald win street, during the ngiht, Detec- tive-Lieut. William J. Foley report ed today. The oil was valued at $15.
 Lieut.. Foley said that the burg lars first jimmied a window, then forced open a door, and finally broke down another door to secure their loot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Compensation Agreements

Robert Emonds of Hartford against Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co. of TOrringtOn, $25 beginning Oct. 3, burns to left eye.
 William Casey of Ansonia against w. J. Megin, Inc, of Nau- gatuck, $25 beginning Aug. IA, fracture of great and second toes.
 George Lowney of 19S Wood stret, Waterbury, against Largay Brewing O., Inc, of Waterbury, $22.53 beginning July 30 infection of third degre burn on left foot.
 Margaret Farrell of 36 LOuns- bury avenue, Waterbury, against Waterbury Buckle Co. and Sails bury Mfg. Co.,, $12.75 beginning Aug. IS, bruises to both knees and Shins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Factories Affected
 By BIackout Orders
Military Authorities Demand Plants Observe Regula
 lions at All Times; Local Chief Warden Notified

Industry will have to comply with the new blackout order which requires all manufacturing plants to be eec
 lively darkened after the alarm gven face prosecution probably by both local defense authorities and the Army Chief Air Raid Warden James Curtin announced this morning He stated that the edict was not made by commanding general of the Eastern Defense Command
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Hebreuv Ladies' Aid
 Hears Dr. D. Polish

The Waterbury Hebrew Ladies Aid Association met Monday evening at the Institute.
 Dr. David Polish, a graduate of the Hebrew Union College of Con necticut where he received his Doc tor of Hebrew Letters, was the guest of honor. Dr. Polish is well known author, and has contributed to many magazines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
NAUCATUCK MAN
 SENT TO JAIL

Albert St. Hilaire, 16, of Church street, Naugatuck, was ordered to jail by Judge T. E- Conway in municipal court today for failure to pay a fine imposed last month.
 Arrested on a breach of the peace charge, St. Hilaire had been fined $1O and costs and given continu- ance to make payment. He was also to pay for damage totalling $2S which he caused in tavern.
 When no payment was made, St. Hailaire was rearrested and arraign- ed today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
TIN COLLECTION
 HERE NOVEMBER ,

Tin can collections in 28 towns in this state have resulted in the ship ment of 410,185 pounds of tin cans to detinning plants since Sept. 1, it was announced today by w. T. Bis sell, coordinator of tin can salvage for Connecticut.
 Eight additional communities have set dates for collections in the near future. The first local col- lection will be held on Nov. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Cotton Futures

New York, Oct. 23-(UP)-Cot- ton futures sold off as much as 50 cents per bale in forenoon trading today, but by noon had recovered slightly to show net losses of 25 to 35 cents.
 Nervous liquidation appeared in sympathy with a break in grains that followed announcement of the governments plan to sell loan wheat and prevent a rise in prices of bread and flour.
 Initial selling largely represen- ted overnight accumulation or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
SOCIETY NEWS

rude Casey, Mrs. Shirley Eggleston, Mrs. Grace Epsey, Mrs. Mae Fenn, Mrs. Beatrice Freethy, Mrs. Isabel Fortin, Mrs. Gertrude Goldsmith, Mrs. Mildred Grohs, Mrs. Wilma Hannon, Mrs. Helen Hench, Mrs. Gertrude Henion Mrs. Mildred Hinkley, Mrs. Emma Burns, Mrs. Naemi Larson, Mrs. Bernice Milton, Mrs. Harriet Sheehan, Mrs. Harriet Hayes and Mrs. Margaret Wrenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
St. Mary's Nurses
 HaLIouue'er Part,

The Nurses Alumnae association of St. Mary's hospital Is planning 8 masked Halloween party on Co., tober twenty ninth at Hart's barn in Wolcott.
 Miss Elizabeth Savers is chair man of the affair, which will begin at eight-thirty o'clock. She is be- ing assisted by Miss Theresa Pezutto, Miss Genevieve Robillard and Miss Airline O'Donnell.
 All members of the association are cordially invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
LATE REALTY NEWS

Papers in connection with the following real estate transactions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 WARRANTY DEED Nicola and Catherine Guerrera to Nicola Mancini, land on Cas- sidy avenue.
 MORTGAGE RELEASES ThOmaston Savings Bank to Frank E. Hess.
 Morris KOsersky and Sons, Inc. to Antonio FOllachiO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
St. Thomas C.Y.O.
 Elects Officers

St. Thomas c. Y. o. held it's first meeting of the season Tuesday evening at the church hall. The off, cerS were elected as follows: Pres ident, Angela Cartoceti; vice-pres- ident, Joseph Stantogotti; secretary, Helen Guiliano; treasurer, Eleanor Burns.
 Dancing and refreshments follow ad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
AUTOMOBILE TIRES
 REPORTED SLASHED

William LaCapra, of 76 Fairfax street, reported to police today that vandals had punctured two of the tires on his car during the night.
 He could give no reason for the act. The tires had been cut with sharp instrument.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks The R. F. Griggs Co.
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Oct. 23-UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Oct q, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $2O,201, ,931, ,262.S6 $6,456,234, ,1S3.60
 War Spending $1S,339, $4,44S,463, ,401.S5
 Receipts $4,292,905,8 ,824.02 $2,250,424,274.49
 Net Deficit s15.sO6, ,7ss,7sS.S4 s4,15s, ,sos,6
 Cash Balance s5,7Ss,9o7,s ,sSO19 s2.65s, ,674.o64.G4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-23
Irish-Anaerican Club
 Ceremonies Tonight

The installation ceremonies of the Irish American Social Club, under the direction of George Ryan, has been restricted to members only. The program will be held this eve ming at 8 o'clock at 109 Bank street.
 Dr. John Freney will preside. A card party will follow.