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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

Chief Quartermaster Michael Swata, former recruiter at the local Navy station, is now serving on the U. 8. s. Thomas Jefferson, naval transport, according to word re- ceiyed at the office today. He left his local duties in May of last year and until recently had been serving On repair ship near Iceland. Announcement was made today at the local U. s. Army recruiting station of a new type of Civilian Glider Pilot training, inaugurated recently at sixteen centers through out New England. The course is open to men between the ages oi 18 and 37 enlisted in the Army re- serve. Successful candidates will first be assigned to take an eight weeks full time flying course and then will be called to active duty with the air forces for glider pilot training or as service or ferry pilots Men between the ages of IS and 26 must apply first for aviation ! cadets training whereas others in the specified age limit are asked to apply directly to a Civilian Aero nautics center. The training and all expenses incident to 1t will be financed completely by the govern ment.
 Vacancies exist in numerous specialized branches of the U. S. Army. according to an announce ment made today by Corporal Harry Armstrong local recruiter. Includ- ed are radio operators. radio re- pairmen and glider pilots. There also are openings in parachute units and the new Engineer Amphibian Command. Positions in the latter group are for automotive electricians and mechanics, blacksmiths electri- clans. draftsmen. painters, plumbers. cooks. yachtmen and numerous others. The maximum age limit is AS.
 Edward J. Meyer of A Central avenue, Waterbury, enlisted in the U. s, Army yesterday, taking his oath at Hartford headquarters. He applied through the local station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

An official announcement can- ceiling all exhibits and attractions expected to highlight the 1922 East ern States Exposition show was made today. It had been more or less expected since army authorities moved in" and took over several large buildings on the grounds for storage purposes.
 In the past quarter of a century thousands of Waterburians have wis., tied the Eastern States Exposition. It was always rated as one of the highlights of all New England's &C., tivities.
 The statement signed by George E. Williamson, chairman of eXecu- tive committee and Charles A. Nash,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
FAREWELL GIVEN
 CONTIN GENT OF DRAFTEES TODAY
Mayor Speaks Briefly at Union StatiOn--YOuths GO
 Directly to Camp

Hundreds of parents and friends were at the Union station this morning to bid farewell to another contin- gent of Waterbury Selective Service inductees. 1t was the second group to leave for an army reception center within 24 hours, and the fourth such group to leave within a week. Mayor Vincent A. Scully spoke briefly at the farweD ceremonies. The men departing were already soldiers, having been sworn in at Hartford two weeks ago but being given furloughs until to- day.
 Calls for additional SelectiVe Service registrants to go to Hart ford for physical examinations will be issued soon by the four Selec- tive Service boards.
 The men leaving today to begin their army training were as fol- lows:
 Board 16-A
 Francis A. Altieri, 59l Congress avenue; Lucian Fredette. Elmhurst, L. l.: John J. Costello, 105 Frank lin street; Roland M. Buchs, Bl Bradley avenue; Andrew Healy, Jr, 5 Rye street: Joseph L. Perrella, l12 Charles street; John v. Bridges, 85 Highland avenue; Peter J. Con- nelly, Jr., Washington street; Will bert J. Dunn, Il Driggs street; Louis F. Rizzuti, 240 South Leonard street; Joseph A. Iorio 102 Frank Tn street; and Nicholas R. Peru- gini, 255 South Main street.
 Board 16-B
 George W. Barnhardt (acting corporaD, 1249 East Main street; Anthony Costante, 42 Spring street; Henry A. McCann, 48 Altion street; John P. Reynolds, 365 Edgewood avenue; Frank J. Roberts, 38l Cir cUlar avenue: Leo J. Lord, 34 Sco- will street; Leo P. Santos, 107 River street; Raymond G. Petitjean, 1883 East Main street; Edmund w. Mitchell, 90 Courtland avenue: James F. Cronin, TIA Madison street; John Joseph Cayanaugh, St. Mary's hospital; Herman A. Mich aud, 28 West Liberty street; Joseph F. D. Belanger, 81 Union street; Michael K. Nolan, 87 Union street: Michael A. Tranci, 165 South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
BRUTAL SHAVING
 OF YOUNG MOTHER
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grand jury-perhaps today-to seek first degree murder indictment.
 In an alleged confession, police said Gray told of re-visiting the apartment after the woman was beaten and her throat slashed. They quoted Gray as saying he purchased pint of whiskey. drank 1t beside the body and ransacked the rooms, where he reputedly obtained $320 diamond ring and $75 watch, the pawn:ng oI which led to his ar- rest.
 Dead Beside Baby
 Mrs. Karchmer's body was found on her bed beside her six-Week- old baby and police theorized that she had surprised Gray who had worked for her as handyman, while he was ransacking the house and had put up strong fight before she was slashed to death with a razor.
 The razor was broken during the fight and one part was found under her body. Police Capt. Leonard J. OConnell said matching piece was found in the pocket of Gray's suit after he was arrested at a pawn shop where he allegedly had ob- tained $75 for a $320 diamond ring ripped from the dead woman's fin- ger.
 The pawn shop proprietor noti- fled police he had the ring and, on a "hunch" that the man might come back, Patrolman Hilary Heating waited at the shop five hours until Gray came in with a watch, which was identified as one stolen from the Karchmer home.
 Police also said that Gray's cloth ing was spattered with blood and said that all but $5 of the SIS he allegedly obtained from the mur- der had been lost betting on horse iaces.
 Gray was said to have a record Of 3i arrests over a period of II years, including terms for burglary, receiving stolen goods, carrying dan gerous weapons, bootlegging and drunkenness.
 He was paroled from Bridgewater state farm after serving five months Of a six to eight-month sentence Police said he spent his one night or freedom at a wake and was elected for obnoxious conduct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
BOYS IN
 THE SERVICE

Pvt. Earl Nelson, son of MT. and Mrs. E. J. Nelson of Highland avenue won two second place prizes in the Marine Corps rife and pistol matches at Quantico, Va. last week. A former member of the Mattatuck Pistol Club, he represented his mili- tary police company from Fort Devens, Mass. where he has been stationed. He was one of 800 picked firearms experts selected from all branches of the armed forces, the FBI and police departments of the country.
 Nicholas Cicchitto, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cicchitto of 3l Dike- man street is undergoing basic training at the U. s. Marine Corps Station at Paris Island, s. c. Be- fore his enlistment he was prom inent in activities of the Dikeman Street Athletic Club and the Squircs Clube Baseball team.
 Pvt. Walter Yourstovich of Wa tertown has been spending fur tough at his home. He is stationed at the U. s. Marine Barracks at New River, N. c.
 George J. BayIis of Naugatuck was sworn in as a Leatherneck at the U. $. Marine headquarters in Springfield yesterday. Other men from this area who applied through the local recruiting station and took their Oaths yesterday are Peter Guresh of Seymour, Benjamin Glad dys of Branf0rd, Albert Clifford of Burlington, and Robert Maxted of West Haven.
 Latest applicants seeking enlist ment in the U. s. Navy through the local recruiting station are Albert K. Reder. 32. of R. r. D. 3, Water bury; Edward J. Sheehan, g, of 680 East Main street, and George D. Watson, Jr.. 19, of R. F. D., Fern avenue, also of Waterbury. Shee- han is a local postoffice employe and will seek postal duties in the Navy. Reder, a carpenter, applied for the construction unit.
 Among the men enlisted in New Haven this week were Harley w. Henion. John J. Scott. Jr., Vincent E. Wall. Ned A. Codianne and Stan ley Lisiewicz. all of Waterbury, and William Dombi of Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

Many workers at the new plant will be transferred from the main factory on Cherry avenue.
 Company officials taking part in the ceremonies, scheduled for 6 p. m., will be headed by Joakim Lehmkuhl, president. Mir. Lehm- kuhI, Norwegian financier, took over the presidency of the com pany short time ago. Much Nor- wegian capital has been invested in the Clock Co.
 The opening ceremonies have been arranged by Jack Whiting ton, director of personnel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
THREE ARMY PLANE CRASHES KILL Il


 Three army plane crashes killed II officers and enlisted men yes- terday
 Five were killed when a bomber crashed into the side of a moun- tain near Trenton, Ga. They were not immediately identified.
 A medium bomber crashed and burned near Sioux City, Ia, killing four. They were Lieut.. Parker 0. Everett, Sgt. Jack Barr Jones, Corp. Robert w. Shores and Corp. Joseph 1T. PleW.
 Lieut.. John J. Offut, 30. of New Castle, Pa, and Lieut.. Robert F. Adams. a. of Huron, N D., were killed near Fort Valley, Ga, when plane from Cochran field crashed on routine flight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

Sunday, July 12, will be day of unusual happiness for MT. and Mrs. Ralph Pernatozzi of l22 Glover street when relatives and friends unite With them in cele- brating the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. The nuptials were performed in Italy. Four children and nine grandchildren will gather here for the occa- sion and to be numbered among the scores to offer their felici- tationS.
 MT. and Mrs. Pernatozzi who are prominently known through out the city resided in Luclto, Italy, before they immigrated to America forty three years ago. They have figured actively in the affairs of Italian residents of this city since establishing their home here.
 On the occasion of their golden jubilee they plan to attend Mass at Our Lady of LourdeS church
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
Waterbury Clock CO.
 To Operate New Plant

The new Waterbury Clock Co. plant, on Park road at the Middle bury Watertown town line, will be opened tonight at informal cere- monies in which company officials, civic representatives and army of- ficers will take part.
 Described as the first "blackOut" factory built in Connecticut, the factory has been erected within the space of a few short months.
 It is expected that production at the new plant will get under way very soon, with the operating force being gradually increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
SUMMER RESORT
 MAY BECOME CAMP

Camp Edward, Mass, July B. (UP)-Army agents today can vassed land owners on the island of Marthas' Vineyard, vacation resi- dence of screen star James Cagney and other notables, in an effort to get trespass rights for the training of troops.
 Though the nature of training to be done on the 250-mile island was not revealed, army authoriteis said,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
ROMMEL NEEDS HELP

Aiikra, Turkey, July B. cUP)- Travellers from Egypt today said that the British recently had picked up radio messages sent by Nazi Yield Marshal Erwin Rommel to Berlin "frantically calling for air support" because of the crushing British and United States air at lacks oil his front concentrations and supply bases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following couples have filed marriage intentions at the bureau of vital statistics, city hail:
 KenReth T. Hench, 26 Matthews street, vand Helen B. SearIes, 38 Grove street.
 Oliver A. Carpenter, East street, WOicott. and AIthea L. Dilger, 26O North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
District Deputy

Retiring Grand Knight Patrick J Wallace was presented with a leath- er-bound memorandum pad by the council in appreciation of his serv- ices and efforts during the past year.
 Tentative dates for degree work in the fall were announced by MT. Cronin as follows: First degree, October 6; second degree, October 8; third degree, October II. The latter will coincide with celebration of Columbus day by the local coun- cil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
FATALLY INJURED

H MiddIetoWn, Conn, July 8-(UP)
 John Cannon, "A, was injured Fatally last night when he was xun down by truck as 1t backed out of parking space. Samuel Spencer, 40,. Willimantic, driver of tlle truck, was ordered held by the coroner in $500 bail pending an Inquest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
OBIT'UAR

BOLT-Mrs. Evelyn Bolt, 81, died Monday morning at the home of her son, Walter Bolt, of 167 Acad- emy avenue. A native of Kent, she was born on February 13, 1861, the daughter of William and Evelyn (Simmons) Newton.
 Mrs. Bolt, the widow of Charles Bolt, lived in Bulls Ridge until the death of her husband three years ago. At that time she came to this city. She was member of the Methodist church in Gaylordsville.
 She leaves, besides her son, q brother, George Newton of Gay louisville, and a grandson.
 Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, Gaylordsvilie today at 2 p. m. Rev Charles Gray, pastor, will ofiiciate. Burial will be in the Morningside cemetery, Gay- louisville.
 MORRISON-Stephen J. Morrison died last night at his home, 71 Chambers Street. following a short illness. A native of this city, he attended the local schools.
 MT. Morrison had been an em- ployee of the Templeton Company for year. Prior to that he had been employed by the Dumochel Paper Company. He was a com- municant of St. Patrick's Church.
 Mr. Morrison leaves four sisters, Mrs. Frank Leary, Mrs. Mary Coughlin and Mrs. Margaret OConnor of Waterbury and Mrs. Josie Wall of Hartford; four brothers. Henry, James and Thomas of Waterbury and John of Hart ford.
 The funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a. m. from the Stokes fu- neral home, 694 North Riverside street, to St. Patrick's Church, where a Mass of requiem will be celebrated at a. m. Burial will be in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p. m. today.
 HYLAND-ChriStopher F. Hyland of 234 Walnut street, died last night at his home following long ill., ness. A native of Manchester, Eng land, he was the son of the late Christopher and Ann CWainwrighD Hyland.
 MT. Hyland had been a resident of Waterbury for 60 years. He was employed as a paper ruler, and was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church.
 He leaves his wife Mary (Murtha) Hylapd
 The funeral will take place to- morrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot at old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
STUDENTS PLAN
 OUTING FARLEY
Lithuanian Group Meets Tonight to Plan Program
 for COmpOunce
BR00KLYN NEWS

Plans for the naual outing of the Lithuanian Roman Catholic Student and Professional Association will be completed at meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the clubroom in the old St. Joseph's school. The event will take place Tuesday, July IA, at Lake Compounce. Hedwiga Stul- ginskas, president, will preside at tonights meeting.
 The arrangements committee is composed of Eleanor KarVelis, chair man, Agnes Strickulis, Lucy Karin auskas, Olin Forticr Henry Kar- pavich and Beatrice Dumsa. Rev. Albert zanavich is spiritual advisor of the organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

requiem. assisted by Rev. John Dial as deacon. and Rev. Franklin Cor rigan as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included George Hubbard, Raymond Mulcahy, John Dobbins, William Algren, Robert Canford and John Mclaughlin. Burial was in new St. Jogephs cemetery. with services by Father Corrigan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

1f.zlner !. Connor, veteran ofn- pf the Knights of Columbus of city, was appointed for h.s
 -9ourth term as financial ketary of Sheridan Council, 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Later they will be the guests of honor at a reception to be held at Suozzo's grill. In the after noon open house" will be ob- served at their residence on Clover street, providing an oc- casion for their many friends and neighbors to call to extend best wishes and congratulations. Guests from Pittsburgh, Pa, and Sara toga Springs, N. r., will also be present.
 MT. and Mrs. Pernatozzi's chil- dren include Joseph c. of Hitch- cock Lake; Mrs. Mary Napolitano and John Pernatozzi of Water bury and Mrs. Frances Pastore of Saratoga Springs. N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
c. Y. o, Meeting

The Catholic Youth organization of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will hold its regular weekly meeting tomorrow night at 7:30 at the parish hall. Edith RosSi will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
Financial Secretary

Financial Secretary W. O9 C., following installation ceremonies in the Columbus club Inst night. The appointment was made by the new grandknight, Jo- |Geph Cronin.
 MT. Connor is now serving through ms second war as K. of c. officer having acted in similar capacity Curing World War 1 when fratern-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
Outing Planned

OWSHHVB ' HtSHEHHLU
 Arrangements will be completed by the St. Joseph's Children of Mary Sodality at meeting tonight for the annual picnic to take place Sunday at Behlman's Grove, Beth any. Member will meet at 8 o'clock at the clubroom in the old St. Joseph's school. Nellie Lizauskas, president of the sodality and chair man of the outing arrangements committee, will preside at the meet ing. Others assisting with the out ing program are Vera ValaitiS and Josephine Muraska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

"every available foot of terrain on Martha's Vineyard can eb adapted tot the training of American soldiers will be sought"
 "rhe land sought is vitally need ed for the training of countless troops" they said and assured resi- dents and vacatoinists that the use of the properties by the soldiers will not interfere with the normal life on the island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
LAUNCH SUB CHASER

Quincy, Mass, July 8--(UP)-The sub-chaser sc 746 will slide down the ways of the Quincy Adams Yacht Yard, Inc, tonight. Mrs. Jane T. Cushing, wife of the execu- tive vice president of the Granite Trust Go. of Quincy, will sponsor the craft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
Alliance to Meet

Alliance to Meet
 The Lithuanian Roman Catholic Women's Alliance, Lodge 43, will hold its regular monthly meeting meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the clubroom in the old St. Joseph $ school. Mrs. Marcelle Digimas will preside. Plans will be furthered for an anniversary celebration. A social hour will follow the business session.
 NOvena Services
 Novena services to the Lady of Mount Carmel will be held at 7:30 tonight at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08
FUNERALS

The funeral of Franklin B. Hills was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home. Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely of- ficiated. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery, Ansonia.
 Bearers were Robert Jenkins, Ray Kanny, William Harvey and Dona LaPier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

The funeral of Marjorie Fisher, l2-year-old daughter of James Fish CT of 3 Vine street, was held this af- Lernoon at 12:30 from the Reyes funeral home, 69 Pearl street, to the Grace Baptist church at 1 o'clock Burial was in new Pine Grove cem- etery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-08

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20
Funk Appointed
Secretary

Hazen L. Funk. for IA years
manager OF the Great Lakes Thea
ter. Saturday was appointed secre-
tary Of the department of public
works by Mayor Edward J. JEFF
fries Jr.
Funk. who is IS years old and
lives with his wife and two chill
dren at 1880 Forrer avenue. is a
native-born Detroiter. He attended
Northwestern High School and
Wayne University.
The position pays $1,000 a year.
He was appointed by the mayor
to fill the vacancy created by the
advancement of Glenn c. Richards
TO DPW superintendent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20
DR.. Larson Quits
Court Clinic

DR.. John A. Larson. for the last
six years assistant director of the
psychopathic clinic Of recorders
court, has resigned 10 take posi-
ton in the East, il was announced
Saturday. His resignation takes
effect in three weeks.
Doctor Larson. termed by DR..
Lowell S. Selling. director of the
clinic, as "one of the people who
built the clinic to its present posi-
ton of high standing" will be-
come clinical psychiatrist of the
Long Island Home. at Arhityville,
L. l.. and also an instructor at the
Neurological Institute in New
York.
Generally credited with having
helped 10 perfect the lie detector.
Doctor Larson has had brilliant
career. He has taught at Boston
University, University of Califor-
mia. University Of Southern Cali
fornia. Johns Hopkins, Iowa Uni
versity and Rush and Mills col,
leges. was research psychologist
for the state OF Illinois for four
years. and was attending psychia-
trist at Iowa Psychopathetic Hos
pital as well as holding a number
of other posts.
mar @Aaf If xrAarr nav In
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20

Patrolman dolph (Rudy)
Knoll, who for 10 years has done
traffic duty in downtown Detroit,
will retire this Friday.
Knoll Joined the force on Sept.
10. 1917. He is married and has
six children. His home address is
25l5 Alter road.
He plans TO move 10 farm
near Hillman. Mich. and take
life easy"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20
Support for Dignan

Dignan has been working to-
Ward the nomination since last
year and has wide support from
members of the legislature. Sum-
nerfeld is Michigan director Of
the National Automobile Dealers
Association and il backed by the
younger element of the party.
The choice probably will depend
on whether the party must pick a
man from central Michigan or
from the eastern counties, for II
Is an unwritten COP rule that
the nominations should be divided
between the east. west, north and
south sections of the state.
Democrats used TO follow this
rule. too. but this year the strate-
gists have decided that a more
sensible rule Is to pick men in
those areas where the party Is
strongest. Their new theory Is to
concentrate on powerful minori-
ties.
AS a result, the Go probably
will be permitted. (unofficially of
course) TO name one OF the candi-
dates. Governor Van Wagner
hopes the strategy will work out
this way. for he and Kelly are
engaged in a terrific back-of-the-
scenes fight for labor support.
No CIO Candidate. Yet
So far. no Go candidate has
appeared-but one will.
Meanwhile. among possib e
nominees under discussion for At
torney general are John Babcock
deputy United States district at
torney here. and Thomas J. Dono-
hue. chairman Of the state labor
relations board. Also mentioned
for this office Is Philip Neudeck
of Detroit, former secretary of the
state liquor control commission.
For secretary OF state. Demo
Gratis are talking about Mayor
HWilliam Osmond Kelly Of Flint
State Senator Ernest Brooks OF
Holland, and Banking Commits.
sioner Maurice Eveland.
State Treasurer Fry. Of course
will be unopposed. The only can
didate so far for auditor general
is o. Carl Brandenburg, Macomt
County treasurer.
The conventions. as usual. will
be replete with speeches and nag.
waving. Congressman Joseph w
Martin Jr.. COP national chair.
man. will be Republican keynoter
and United States Senator Prem
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20
Michigan ~
Poll 7 les
Dems, COP TO Fill Out Tickets
With Hand-Picked Running Mates
BY FRANK NORRIS

tiss M. Brown will be the chic
Democratic orator.