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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
FOREMEN'S STORY
 RADIO HEADLlNER
Postponement of Banquet Purchase of Bond Wins
 National Salute

National recognition of the recent decision of the members of the Chase Foremens Association, to cancel their annual banquet, and use the money instead for purchase of a $1 00O bond, was given by Paul Douglas, announcer for the Fred Waring program last night. Doug las told of their patriotic gesture on his nightly feature, "Today's Good News" -.''.
 Purchase of a $2,000 defense bond was voted last evening at the monthly meeting of the American Brass Foremen's Association at their rooms on Bank street. The Women's Auxiliary of the Provincial DiFoggia Society has also recently bought a $l,OO0 bond, according to announce ment by Mrs. Josephine Rizzuto, president.
 Ths foremen's association also elected officers at last nights meet ing, naming Asa York president; Clifford Conrad, vice-president; Ed ward Mcdonald, recording secretary Harold Coleman, financial secretary; Earl Wakelee, treasurer; Raymond Wylie, chairman of the house com- mittee; Edward F. Earth, chairman of the entertainment committee, and John Stankus, chairman of the athletic committee.
 A special program of entertain ment is being planned for the next meeting February 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
SWEENEY RESIGNS
 FROM COMMITTEE
Joseph Kilbride Named By Democrats to Repre-
 sent District 2=2

The resignation of Purchasing Director Martin J. Sweeney as a member of the Democratic town committee was accepted at a meet ing last night at party headquar- ters, 79 North Main street. Elected in his stead to represent District 2-2 was Joseph Kilbride of Frederick street.
 MT. Sweeney resigned because he no longer resides in the district.
 Plans for series of district meet ings next week on behalf of the congressional candidacy of John S.. Monagan were announced. Cam paign headquarters have been estab- lished on Grand street, near Leav- enworth street.
 Town Chairman Maurice F. Tang ney presided. MT Monagan ad- dressed the committee briefly, thanking members for the support being given his campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
CHRIST CHAPEL
 DEFENSE CENTER

Christ chapel will henceforth be open as a Red Cross and civilian defense center every Wednesday from 10:30 a. m. to 5 D. m., accord ing to a recent decision of the chapel guild.
 Someone will be at the chapel during those hours to give out work to those who call for it, and to assist those doing volunteer work of some kind All persons in the community interested in giving their services to the Red Cross are invited to visit the chapel on Wed- nesdays.
 Mrs. Samuel Budde will be in charge of knitting work and Mrs. David Lyons of sewing.
 Guild members will have a cov- cred dish luncheon next Wednes- day at 1:30, and will elect officers at that time. The afternoon will be devoted to Red Cross work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
NEW MOTHERS CLUB SERIES ARRANGED
Visiting Nurse Association Invites All Interested to
 Enroll By Tuesday

The Visiting Nurse association Of Waterbury announces that a new mothers club series of classes will begin Tuesday afternoon, January 13, in the associations headquarters, 37 Central avenue.
 All women interested in learning how to care for newborn babies are invited to enroll Miss. Mary Far Tar, a visiting nurse, will instruct the classes, of which there are eight. Diplomas will be awarded to those completing the course.
 Similar classes presented during the past year have proved very popular with young mothers in this city. It is estimated that more than half of Waterbrrys l,700 new mothers attended.
 Type of information given in- cludes: CD Clothes the baby needs, (2> How to give baby bath, (3) Nutrition for the whole family, (D Supplies for baby, and proper cloth- ing for the mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
RESTAURANT FIRE
 QUICKLY CHECKED

Bremen were called to the Pals Restaurant on 32 South Elm street this morning at 3:44 o'clock when the range burner overflowed. The restaurant 1s owned by Joseph Spez- gano of 91 Railroad Hill street.
 The booster company in charge of Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion went to the Court Hotel at 23 Leav- enWorth street at 3:37 o'clock this morning. Bremen reported that steam from the radiator was the cause.
 Yesterday afternoon telephone call was received at 5:12 o'clock and & booster was sent to the Rowland Hughes company on Bank street. Hot steam pipes in the stockroom on the fifth floor were eXtinguished by the sprinkler system, Fire Mar shal Den Lahey said when the fire men arrived.
 Bremen were called out to a chimney fire at r1se home of w. H. Herbert at 124 Edin street. The | ., was received last night at fire heaa- quarters by phone at 10:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Former Resident
 Wills Requests To
 Relatiues, Church

Requests amounting to more than half million dollars were contained in the will of the
 late Joseph LeRoy Porter,
 native of Waterbury. who died
 recently in New York city.
 The will was filed in Surro- gate court, New York city, Fri
 day. Among the recipients are
 a niece, Mrs. Irene Chamber lain of New Britain. who re-
 ceived legacy of $15O,O0O, and
 her son, James K. Chamber
 lain, of the same address, who | received $50,000 bequest. MT. Porter was engaged i'll
 the notion goods business pre- vious to his retirement in 1920.
 In addition to the $5O5,000 in bequests, the rest of his estate was left to Riverside church, New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
'23 DRIVEN OUT
 IN BOSTON FIRE

Boston, Jan. 10-(UP)-Twenty- thre persons were driven out by two fires which caused damage estimat- ed at more than $21 ,OOO in Greater Boston early today.
 Fifteen persons, including 10 children, fled a tWo-alarm blaze in a three-story Neponset house which caused $6,500 damage. A first floor occupant, John Costello, discovered the fire and led his wife and three children to safety. He then returned and aroused occupants of the other two floors
 At Everett, eight persons were driven out when a 5000 fire swept two-storp wooden house. The two alarm blaze is believed to have start ed in a variety store on the first floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
YOU R Income Tax
No. 5 FORMS FOR MAKING RETURNS

FORMS FOR MAKING RETURNS
 Forms for filing returns of in- come for 194l have been sent to persons who filed returns last year. Failure to recevie form, however. does not relieve a taxpayer of his obligation to file his return and pay tha tax on time on or before March 16 if the return is made on the calendar-year basis. as Is the case with most individuals.
 Forms may be obtained upon e. quest, written or personal. from the offices of collectors and from dep lectors of internal revenue in the larger cities and towns.
 A person should file his return on Form l040, unless his gress ic- come for 1941 does not exceed s. GOO and consists wholly of salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services, dividends, inter- est. rent, annuities, or royalties, in which event he may elect to file it on Form 1040A, sin.plified form on which the tax may be readily ascertained by reference to a table contained in the form.
 The return must be filed with the collector of internal revenue for the district il. which the taxpayer has his legal residence or principal place of business on or before mid- night of March 16. 1942. The tax may be paid in full at the time of filing the return or in four equal installments, due on or be- fore March 16, June l5, Septem Der l5, and December 15.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
PROSPECT GIVES
 RED CROSS $43l

Receipt of an additional $1,l50 in contributions today brought h c Red Cross War Relief fund in Wa terbury to a total of $52, ,785 AS, ac- cording to the tabulation of returns by Lewis s. Reed, chairman of the drive in this city.
 Among the larger gifts included in today's donations were $500 from the Waterbury Buckle Co.,, and s431.25 received from the chapters Prospect branch, of which Mrs. Carl Spellman is chairman. The re- mainder was made up of returns from individual solicitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
WOMAN DRIVER
 GRANTED N0LLE
Summoned to Court FOl= lowing Accident; Struck
 State Troopers Car

Mrs. Mildred Bellotti, 32, of Falls avenue, Oakville, was grant, cd nolle on payment of $5 when her case was called in municipal court this morning before Judge John L. Gaffney.
 Mrs. Bellotti was notified yester- day by Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg after the car she was driving struck a state police cruiser parked on Meriden road near Academy avenue. Mrs. Bellotti was driving her car in the direction of Water bury when the accident happened, Officer Begg reported.
 The officer said the fender of Mrs. Bellotti's car and that of State Trooper Clayton Gaiser of the Bethany barracks cruiser were slightly damaged. Trooper Geiser had stopped at drug store when the collision occurred.
 Three other persons paid $5 for nolles on road rules charges. They are: Walter Sharach, Is, of 12l Stillson road, Gunnar c. Karlson 30, of 131 Tudor street and Thomas Soucy, 47, of 27 Water street.
 Benjamin P. Lawroc, 19, of 102 1-2 Willow street, Meriden, charged with breach of the peace, was granted a nolle on payment of S5.
 Anthony Barra, g, of 51 Field street, charged with assault and breach of the peace, was given a continuance to Jan. 24.
 Barra was arrested yesterday by Detective Lieuts. Henry Johnson and Joseph Bender.
 Sylvester A. Spordone, 21, of g St. Joseph avenue, was given a continuance to Jan. 14 on a road rules violation charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
RUBBER COMPANY
 WORKER AWARDED
Compensation of $l,312, Medical Expenses Given
 Richard Hupprich

Richard Hupprich of Naugatuck will receive S1,31218 in addition to $500 for an operation and medical care necessitated by injuries suffered June 20, 1889, according to find mg and award handed down today by Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot.
 Hupprich. an employe of the United Rubber Co. of Naugatuck, allegedly injured his right groin and back when he missed a step and fell while carrying an 8-foot ladder up staircast The Claimant will also be compensated for all future medical, surgical and hospital care arising from the hurts.
 Payments of $19.22 per week for 2-7 weeks will also be paid to Robert Mccarthy of 192 Baldwin stret, an employe of the Waterbury Button Go. Comsr. Talbot finds that on last April 15, Mccarthy injured two toes when he struck his left foot against an 18' by 18'' box, six teen inches wide, containing army overcoat buttons.
 Mrs. Helen Welch. resident of New Haven. in another finding and award entered today, will receive $500 per week for the period from May II, 1941 to September 28, 1941, 20 weeks. Mrs. Welch, employed as demonstrator at the Waterbury Public Market, allegedly suffered an injury to her right knee last April 15. when she fell on a hole created by a large broken slab in the ce- ment flooring of the market base ment. In addition to the compensa- tion named, she will be paid SIS for an X-ray and medical treat ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Registration of NeU Automobiles
 Ordered Banned
-NEA Tple,)hOto

Orders forbidding tempOrar- lily the registration of new cars were received today by Mrs. Alice Bradley, supervisor of the Waterbury branch office of the State Department of Motor Vehicles. The orders are eff fective till the 18th but will probably be extended.
 The orders, issued by the OPM, further prohibit the is suance of license plates for used cars which have not trav- eled 1000 miles but the effect of this will be negligible.
 The ban on new-car registra- tions includes cars which were ordered and even paid for be- fore January l, but which were not delivered until after that date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
COLDER WEATHER
 SLATED TONIGHT

Clearing and colder weather was forecast for late today and tonight after light snowfall sprayed a tenuous blanket of snow in this area during the early hours of the morning.
 The mercury, struggling back to normalcy following a four-day siege of Siberian cold, registered a com paratively balmy twenty-five de- grees at 10 o'clock this morning. During the night hours the ther- mometer recorded a consistent twenty degrees, approximately thirty-five degrees more tolerable than noted cWenty-rouss earlier.
 The morning snowfall was not expected to be of sufficient thick ness to improve skiing conditions in this region for week-end sportsmen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
100 AT DRIVERS
 TRAINING CLASS
L. I. P. Supports Defense

The second session of the driver s training school which opened last evening was attended by more than 100 at the police department. The course is under the instruction of Patrolmen William Dwyer and James Little.
 At the end of the course the law examination required for applicants who seek their license is waived at the motor vehicle department for those who have successfully taken the course.
 All persons who are interested in learning the laws governing the operation of an automobile may at tend free of charge.
 Glasses are held ill the drill room in the basement of the police head quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
TORRANCE WANTS
 FLAGS IN COURTS

Walter F. Torrance, president of the Waterbury Bar association, will urge immediate placing of flags in both superior and common pleas courts, it was announced yesterday by the bar head.
 Asked why Old Glory was not on display ill either courtroom, Com mon Pleas Court Clerk James E.. Mcknight and Superior Court Clerk George H. Freeman both said that no instructions had been re- ceived from the county regarding the hanging of flags, but added that they were placed on display during naturalization sessions.
 The Hartford County Bar associa- ton yesterday draped six United States and Connecticut flags in the Hartford county court building. Two hundred persons witnessed the cer- emony at which Superior Court Judge Edward J. Quinlan described the bunting as symbols of liberty" ," The action was inspired by a fifth grade boy who expressed surprise that no flags were in evidence in court, when every school room owned flag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Casualty No. 2

The second coasting accident of the season was recorded when Reginald Hut, 16, of PA Merline avenue, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital last night with laceration of the scalp. Earlier this week Joel Jennings, 12, son of MT. and Mrs. Clyoe Jennings of The Elton, suffered a fractured right wrist when the sled on which he was coasting on Buckingham street struck a parked car.
 Hospital authorities said that Hut was coasting down Scott road when the sled struck rock and overturned.
 His condition was reported good" this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
School Board

The first meeting of 1S42 for the Board of Education will be held at Crosby High school Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Taking part in the boards sessions for the first time will be George McDuff, Harry C.. Post, and Joseph DeLuca, all of whom were elected for two-year term in November. MT. McDuff and MT. Post were guests at the last meeting of 1941.
 This will also be the initial meet ing under the presidency of Ray mond Stone, board member since 1885, and elected it's president to re place Thomas P. Ashton at an or ganization meeting last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
SURVIVOR IS
 NOW RECOVERING

Portsmouth, N. H., Jan. 10 - GU. P.) - Captain William H. Chasteen, 29, of Waterford, Conn.,, only sur vivor when the army mine layer Arnold sank in mountainous seas, was recovering from shock and sub mersion at hospital today while search continued for the bodies Of 10 seamen drowned in the accident.
 Chasteen told Colonel Harry E. Pendleton and board of inquiry yesterday that tremendous wave split the seams of his vessel and drove it to the bottom Thursday morning before his crew could reach the lifeboats. Chasteen was saved whan he grabbed floating mat tress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
New Reservoir

Construction of the third dam and reservoir at Morris, which will greatly increase the city's water supply, will be started next week. Contracts between the city and the L. G. DeFalice and Sons Com pany of New Haven were to be signed at the city hall.
 The contractor, who will re- ceive $691, ,375, must complete the project within 300 calendar days, according to specifications listed in the call for bids.
 The U. s. government has agreed to provide $50,000 toward the cost of construction. The new dam will supplement the second pipe line now under construction between the city and Morris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
|ROSSI ELECTED
 | CLUB PRESIDENT
Italian=American DemOcras tic Club Votes to Buy
 Defense Bond

Michael Rossi, a member of tlle Democratic Town Committee, was reelected to the presidency of the Italian American Democratci Club at the organizations annual meet ing last night at Liberty Hall.
 Other officers elected are Victor Mambruno, first vice-president and secretary; James Bianco, second vice-president; Emil Mascolo, treas urer; James Delbuono, financial secretary; Louis Chieffo, assistant financial secretary: James Sagi- mario, assistant treasurer.
 A contribution to the campaign fund of Attorney John s. Managan was voted. Attorney Michael o. ano and Attorney John Membrino were named members of commit tee to purchase U. s. defense bond for the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
MEMS LEAGUES
 BANQUET JAN. 22

A large gathering is expected at the annual banquet of the Bunker Hil Mems league, Jan. g at 6:30 D. m., in the gymnasium of the Bunker Hill church. Since Septem- Der the league has increased it's membership by fifteen, and looks forward to year of active gains in membership. More than 40 per- cons witnessed film illustrating frequency meditation radio at a recent meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
DRIVER HELD IN
 FATAL ACCIDENT

Salem, Mass, Jan. 10-(UP)- John J. Buckley, TT, of Salem died at hospital last night from a skull fracture and other injuries suffered earlier when struck by an automo- bile.
 Police arrested Emmett J. Kill coyne, AT. of Peabody, a guard at the General Electric Co.'S Lynn plant, on charges of drunkenness and drunken driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
COLDER WEATHER AHEAD

Boston, January 10. (UP) - Snow fell throughout New England today but the weather bureau said not more than four inches would fall even in southern sections where the storm was heaviest. The bureau expected the snowfall to end about noon, followed by clearing and colder, with near zero temperatures by midnight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
COUPLE WED
 IN AIRPLANE

Portland, Me, Jan. 10.-UP)- Miss Ruth L. Ingalls,, 33, Lynn, Mass, high school teacher and li- censed aviatriX, and Frederick c. Castendyk, president of the o. F. Goldsmith Leather Go. of Salem, Mass, were honeymooning today after being married ill a Northeast Airlines plane during Boston-to- Portland flight
 The couple were married yester- day by the Rev. E. H. s. Chandler, pastor of the Central Congregational church of Jamaica Plain, Mass, during the flight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
GERMAN REFUGEE
 CANCELS LECTURE

Pinch-hitting for Dr. Gerhard Seger, German refugee journalist and author. originally slated to speak at last nights meeting of the Bunker Hill Literary club, Garry Murphy of the local naval recruit ing office exhibited film, Bombs Over Europe" The movie was shown in the parlors of the Bunker Hill church.
 It was learned that Dr. Seger had not been able to secure the travel ing permit required of aliens in war time, soon enough to make the trip here from New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
KILLED AT CROSSING

West Haven, Conn, January 10. - UP) - George K. Jewell. 70, North Guilford, was injured fatally last night when struck by an automobile while crossing all intersection. Po- lice said the car was driven by Stearns Root of this town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Society To Attend
 Communion Services
Attorney John Greco, Joseph Sullivan to Address
 Gathering Tomorrow Morning; Mass Meeting
BROOKLYN NEWS

The Holy Name society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church will hold its annual Communion break fast tomorrow morning at the par ish hall following the 8:30 Mass at the church. Members will receive Communion in a body at that Mass The occasion will be dedicated to the cause of world peace.
 Guest speakers will be Atty. John 3. Greco and Joseph Sullivan, Rev Patrick W. Flynn, Austin Saunders and Rev. Dennis Birarelli will be among the guests. John Savino will serve as toastmaster. Over 100 mem- bers are expected to attend.
 Members of the arrangements committee are: Vincent Mature, chairman, Rocco Ciampi, Neil Rus so, Francis Palladino, and Louis Pape. Members of the Children of Mary sodality will serve as wait reSSeS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
DIES OF INJURIES

Portland. Me, January 10. - (UP) - Albert B. Beety, 46, of South Portland died at hospital last night of injuries suffered earlier when his bakery truck slipped off a jack while he was changing tire and pinned him tn tho Gapa1e floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Decrease Noted

A one per cent decrease in Wa aterbury's relief load during De- cember has been reported by the state department of welfare. Cost of handling the cases registered an increase of 8.3 per cent.
 Declines in case loads were also listed for Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport and New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Window Wrecked

Patrolman Joseph Dereskevich reported that an unidentified col ored youth hurled stone through the front window of Andy's Res taurant on 35 Bishop street last night.
 The officer said the owner chased the youth but was unable to overtake him. He told the of ficer he was unable to explain why the act Of vandalism was committed as he did not know the boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
RABBI GREENFIELD
 DELIVERS SERMON

Rabbi William P. Greenfield, spir- itual head of the Beth-El synagogue, spoke on The Birth of a Nation" at last nights sabbath service in the auditorium of the house of wor- ship New interpretations of a num- Der of ancient hymns were present. ed by Cantor Naumor Fleishmann
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
HOLY NAME SOCIETY TO ATTEND SERVICES

Members of the Holy Name So- ciety of St. Thomas church in ob- servants of the recent feast of the Holy Name Will attend communion in a body at the o'clock mass to- morrow morning. All members are urged to attend the services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
PHILIP GINGOLD
 SYNAGOGUE GUEST

Philip Gingold of New York spoke on "The Romance of Sabbath" OH the Oneg Sabbath of Sharith Israel synagogue, 5 Spencer avenue, last night. Participating in the service was Harry Strogatz, interpreter of Hebrew liturgical music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
ST. CECILIA'S UNIT MEETING TOMORROW

The annual meeting of St. Cecilia $ Credit Union will be held tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock in the parish hall. Officers will be elected, re- ports read and a dividend declared. St. Cecilias unit is the oldest in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
PAUL E. BENTON
 ON OPM SUB-UNIT

Appointed one of Is members of work clothing industry advisory committee, subordinate to the office of production management, is Paul E. Fenton, assistant vice-president and manager of the Button and Fastener Division of the Scovill Mfg. rn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
L. R. c. Alliance Meetings

Lodges Il and 91 of the Lith- uanian Roman Catholic alliance will hold meetings at their respec- tive clubrooms in the old St. Jo- seph's school tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.
 Officers of lodge II to be induct- ed tomorrow are: President, Miss Aldona Bukauskas; vice president Mrs. Anna Markus; recording sec retary, Miss Anne Bogusis; finan- cial secretary, Alexander Markus; treasurer, Peter Lubinas; cores pondent, Mrs. Charles Gluodenis.
 Officers to be installed by lodge 91 are: President, Anthony Bar kauskas; vice-president. John Bar ka,skas; financial secretary, Mrs William Jenusaitis; recording sec retary. Frank Shopis; treasurer John Breiva.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
ThOMASTON

FOR RENT-Furnished room, one or two persons. Light housekeep- ing privileges. P North Main St.. WAonAstop.