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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
TROOP g HOLDS
 FIRST MEETING
Members to Open Fall Sea- son Tonight Married
 WOnen's League Meets
Washington Hill

Troop g, Boy Scouts of America Waterbury Park Community Club will have their first meeting Of the fall season tonight, at the Commun- ity House at 2 o'clock. All members of the troop are asked to be on hand in their uniforms. Meeting is from 2 to g o'clock.
 Married Women's Bowling League held a meeting at the Washington Park Community House last evening. The Bowling will start on Thursday night, Sept. 24th. Another meeting will be held next Tuesday night at 8:1j at the Community House to finish up final details. There are still few openings in the league and any of the former members who wish to join are asked to be at this meeting on next Tuesday night if possible, or to send word of their intentions to join, with some of the members.
 Word has been received from Pvt. Peter J. Kiernan, son of MT. and Mrs. P. Kiernan of Westview street, that he is well and happy some where in the Pacific. Pvt. Kiernan is with the 775th Unit, U. s. Mar ines and this is the first mail re- ceived from him in some time.
 Tech. Sgt. John Mulligan, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Mulligan, of Cypress street is now stationed at Camp Butner, Durham, N. c. hay ing finished his course in Radio school, is now teaching at the camp. Sgt. Mulligan is a graduate of St. Francis Parochial school, and Crosby High School. He can receive his mail by addressing him at Bat tery A. 309th Field Artillery, Camp. Butner, Durham N. c.
 MT. and Mrs. John Maher are at home to their friends at 140 Sylvan avenue, Mrs. Maher was formerly Miss Rita Brousseau, daughter Of MT, and Mrs. William Brousseau.
 Miss Estelle Whalen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Whalen of South street who is a student nurse at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mass, is spending her vacation at home with her parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
Laun Wanted to Plead
 Guilty Says Trooper
Sergeant Laden Explains Accused Teachers Reac- ton When First Questioned Case Continues Today

Louis F. Laun, 51, of ri Faber avenue, Leavenworth High School physical instructor who is being tried on charges of indecent assault expressed desire on August 12 to plead guilty to the charges, Sergt. Thomas F. Laden, acting county detective in State Atty. William B. Fitzgerald's office, testified in supe- rior court today.
 The accused man was alleged to have denied the charges made by 8 six-year old girl when brought into the states attorneys office for questioning before ( stenographer on that day, but when he left the room, Sergt. Ladden stated, he said. T don't deny the child'S story-I want to plead guilty" Laun yester- day entered plea of not guilty and his trial opened before Judge John Rufus Booth.
 When he was first confronted on August 12 at a camp in Saybrook where he was employed, Srgt. Ladden said the local teacher heard the story of the child and said T believe the child's story" He then asked the sergeant who was accom- panied by Lieut.. Joseph Bendler, if he thought he was a moron in view of his activity as a teacher of men, tai hygiene. He at that time re- called a case which involved simi- lar charges and was heard here a number of years ago. Later the teacher asked to be permitted to talk to the girl and straighten things out. He was then brought to Waterbury and the little girl was called to make statement.
 Early in today's proceedings Atty. William Gager asked for a transcript tion of the girls statement but 1t was denied. Sergt. Ladden later read the statements from the wit ness stand.
 The girl on whose complaint the teacher was arrested was on the Wlt- ness stand for several hours yester- day afternoon and for the first few minutes of the hearing this morning. She testified that MT. Laun had 1n- vited her into his home three times. each time giving her candy. The first time he is said to, have examined her teeth, the second time he helped her with some school work. The al- legged crime was said to have been committed in his home the third time he called the girl, who this week reached her seventh birthday.
 The case adjourned at 1 o'clock and was to resume again at ? p. m. Witnesses examined so far included Henry G. Gebhardt, photographer, Mary R. Treat, court stenographer, the girls mother and father, Rev. Milton Nilsson, pastor of the Water vile Union church. A three year. old cousin of the little girl was called to the stand but was briefly ques- toned without being sworn in.
 States Atty. William B. Fitzgerald conducted the examination for the state and Atty A. W. Hummel ap- peared with MT. Gager for the de- fendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury have been ap- proved at the office of Compensa- ton Commissioner John J. O'Con- nell:
 Harry Mazzeo of 434 Lakewood road, Waterbury, against E. J. Man vile Machine O., $25 beginning August g, hernia.
 Gerald J. Mooney of 1182 Hamil- ton avenue, Waterbury, against E. J. Manville Machine Co, $17.85 for 1.80 weeks, three per cent loss of use of right thumb.
 Edward Carey of Winsted against Hendey Machine O., of Torrington, $21.41, beginning August 29, abra- sion of left leg.
 John Grieco of Torrington against American Brass Go. of Torrington, $22.08 beginning September 5. con tusions of left hand, soreness of left wrist.
 Joseph Battistoni of Torrington d6d41lHJ fAlllCA lIdIl SA dSc w. AOA rington branch, $23.38 beginning Sept. g, contusions and abrasions of left hand.
 Hugh Brown of Litcnfield against Torrington Co., $1s.29 beginning August 9, Sprained ligament of right leg.
 August Gruessinger of 416 Will low street, Waterbury. against Bel lows Falls Cooperative Creamery, Inc, and Brookside Diaries, Inc, of Waterbury, $18.65 beginning July 18( hernia.
 Stanley J. Szoka of Thomaston against Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co.,, $25 beginning August 6, strained muscles of back.
 D. LaGuiduce of POI Wood street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc, Waterbury Mfg. Go. Plant. $25 beginning August g, crushed right hand, amputation of right index finger and lacerationS of middle finger and palm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

J. Parducci was the Torrington en- listee.
 A total of 79 men from this area have enlisted in the navy during the past Is days. Seven men en- listed yesterday, II of whom were from Waterbury.
 The Il from this city include Louis Costante, 19, of 42 Spring street; William J. Evon, 19, of 460 Hill street; Robert F. Signori; Don- aid V. Rediker, IS, of 521 Wolcott street; Eugene B. Cuddy, 19, of 60 Madison street; Augustine Pinto, 20, of 381 Willow street; Leo G. Kelly, 20, of 3l Farnham avenue; Timothy c. Duane, of 101 Nelson avenue; Michael Spillane, 21, of 81 Union street; Lawrence E, Connor, and Collin R. Connor,
 The others were Gerald V. Ken nedy, 21, Oakville; Stanley Olszew- ski, IS, Union City; Albert V. zollo, 20, Beacon Falls, Erwin Schultz, Terryville; Chester T. Oldakowski and Edward J. Gamache, q, both of Naugatuck.
 Six additional men were accepted for enlistment at the local navy recruiting station yesterday. They will be sent to the main station in New Haven for a final examination.
 The men were Alfred N. DiBar- tolomeo, 200 Fairfield avenue; Gino J. Durelli, Bucks Hill road; George N. Gabriel, 1926 Baldwin street and Charles J. Garguilo, 644 Highland avenue, all of Waterbury. Also, Theodore J. Grieder of Naugatuck and James D. Hearn of Thomaston were accepted in the local station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
FIVE PATIENTS
 MAKE GETAWAY
Escaped From WestbOro, Mass. State Hospital
 None Is Violent

WeStboro, Mass, Sept. 16.-(UP)- Five men patients, all described as non-violent, escaped today from the Westboro State (mentaD Hospital In the second break at the institu- kion within a week.
 Superintendent Walter E. Lang said the men fled from the same ward in street clothing after an in- experienced attendant had left the ward door unlocked. Dr. Lang em- phasized that the men were not dangerous and had made no trouble.
 Two patients escaped from the hospital Sunday after overpowering an attendant but one was seized in Boston less than A hours later. The other was believed still at large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

scheduled to open here September % with Judge William H. Comley presiding. His election followed the courts acceptance of the report on the mental condition of GurSki made by two physicians, Dr. Clifford Moore. superintendent of the Fair field State Hospital at Newtown and Dr. Otto G. Wiedman of West Hartford. In their report the two physicians found Gurski sane, able to understand the charges against him and the nature of proceeding in the case. The physicians were interrogated by States Attorney William H. Blodgett and Attorney Edward J. Myers, representing the state, and by Public Defender J. Clinton Roraback of Canaan and his assistant, Attorney Charles P. Roraback of Torrington. Attorneys Myers and Roraback were appointed for duration of the trial by Judge Comley with concurrence of Chief Justice William M. Maltbie. Myers as assistant states attorney and Charles Roraback, assistant to the public defender.
 Gurski was indicted on the first degree murder charge by grand jury in Litchfield July IT. Judge Edward J. Daly who presided at that time, granted a motion for ap- pointment of the two psychiatrists to examine the Terryville man and report to the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
TROLLEY RAILS
 TOBE REMOVED
Steel Scrap From Tudor { East Farm Streets fo
 Be SaIvaged

Comsr. Henry J. Bowling told ths board of public works last night that work would be resumed on the removal of trolley rails from Tudor street to East Farm street in the near future.
 Work on removing the rails was started early in the summer but had to be stopped when the bureau OF streets could not obtain material to resurface the highways. Now that the materials have been received many tons of steel scrap can De salvaged for the war effort.
 After public hearings before tho board, assessments for sewer ingtal- iations on Park Lane and Traverse street were levied. The request of Henry C.. Keshian of g Melbourne terrace to repair a drainage near his home was referred to the com mittee on streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
Compensation Agreements

A. Bellefeuille of 19S Orange St. Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper O., Waterbury Mfg. Go plant, $25 beginning August Is, low back pain.
 J. Began of Naugatuck against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Chase Rolling Mills plant, $25 beginning August 29, deep lacerations of left forearm.
 Julius Adams of Midoleue-y ; against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Chase Rolling Mills plant, $25 be- ginning August 19, confusion ot right instep and ankle.
 Wilbur Hall of Newell place, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper O., Chase Rolling Mills plant, $25 beginning August IA, con- fusion of left leg with deep hemorr- haze.
 Evasio LePorati of Torrington against Turner & Seymour Mfg. Go. $21.79 beginning September 4, burns of right leg and forearm.
 Walter Guimond of 215 South Main street, Waterbury, against Eastern Malleable Iron Co. of Naug- atuck, $i2.74 beginning March II. broken index finger 'and lacerated middle finger of right hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
Washington Jitney

A LASKAN prices are frozen ~ to the nearest nickel, pen mics not circulating there. Q c Wooden icebOxes, washtubS, pails are expected to do comeback owing to metal shortages. . . . Army pilots forced to use their parachutes carry a "baiI out" ration of chocolate, dextrose, bOuillon powder and chewing gum. . . . Cash farm income this year is expected to top the 1919 record of $14.4 billion. . . Q 279 towns are now de- pendent on government rec lamatiOn projects. . Army ground forces want an official song. . . Mail early - in OctOber-tO reach overseas sol- diers by Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
MICKEY ROONEY IS
 SUED FOR DIVORCE

Hollywood, Sept. IS. - (UP) - Brunette Ava Gardner, 19-year r-old starlet, sought a divorce today from Mickey Rooney, her groom of nine months, demanding alimony suffi- cient to support herself in the man. ner to which she became accustomed on Rooney's $50O0 weekly salary.
 Miss Gardner accused her dini- nutive husband of causing her "grieyous mental suffering and ex- treme cruelty" but did not explain.
 The action followed their separa- tion by 10 days. At that time Miss Gardner said she "just wasn't hap py" with Rooney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
DRAFT BOARD APPEALS GAIN
Local Registrant Wins Point Second Man
 LOses--YOuths Notified

Disposition of appeals filed by two selectiye service registrants from the claSsifications given by their local board, 16-A, was an- npllnced today.
 Thomas A. Lynch, S0, of 27 Nor ton street was placed in a deferred class for industrial occupation of an essential nature. The board had ruled that he was not engaged in essential war work, but his factory appealing the ruling won classi- fication for him.
 Aneo A. Allegrir1i, 21, of 291 Bank street lost his appeal. He had peti- toned for deferment on the grounds of dependency.
 It was learned today that the number of appeals from Waterbury has been on the increase of late, indicating that the boards here fol- lowing instructions from Hartford are bearing down" on a number of cases in order to obtain sufficient numbers of men to fill the large quotas which have been assigned here. Dependency claims and occu- pational cases represent the bulk of the cases ruled upon and appealed. Similar c onditions exist in other communities of the state where the number of IA men is about ex- hausted and other classes must be called upon to meet the demand for men qualified for military service. 4 general review of all cases is un- derway and selective service off, cialS anticipate that appeals will be- come more numerous.
 When the next contingent of draftees leave Waterbury it will in- clude 8 number of young men in the 20-year class. They are among the latest called up for physical ex- animation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
OLD KEYS SOUGHT
 FOR US. 0. FUNDS

The local salvage committee iE making plans for Q drive to collect old keys for thslT scrap value in connection with . natlon.Wlde drive, according 70 ]. Warren upson, chairman 0f the committee.
 The drive is being sponsored by the Paper and Twine club which will place keysKans throughout the country. Keys Of the Vale and Cor. bin type are nearly go per cent nickel silver and can he halYaeed, They w'll bs sold t0 l0eal dealers and the proceeds wili be presented % the Q, s, Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
DIVORCE ACTIONS
 INSTITUTED HERE

Two men have filed divorce &C., tions in superior court one based on charges of intolerable cruelty and the other on charge of desertion.
 William Hart of Waterbury seeks a divorce from Gladys Blinn Hart. also of this city. July g, 1925 Is given as the date of marriage and cruelty was alleged to have started the same month. The couple has three child ren.
 Konstanty Kowalewski of Nauga- tuck has brought an action against Sophie Kalinowski Kowalewski, also of Naugatuck, claiming he was de- serted May Is, 1929. The couple mar eied May 3. 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
WORKS BOARD
 OKAYS ROJECT

The board of aldermen will re- ceive for it's approval a contract for the furnishing of water service to the Oakville fire distrtact by tfle city of Waterbury. The contract which was drawn up by Corp. Eourl- sel Maurice T. Healey and cou1lsel for the first district was approved by the board of public works last night.
 According to the contract Oak vile water mains will be supplied with water from the city's second pipeline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
DOROTHY LAMOUR
 HAS LEFT BOSTON

Boston. Sept. 16. v (UP)-Film star Dorothy Lamour moved into New Hampshire and Maine today after selling $3,359 ,350 worth of war bonds and stamps in one day in eastern Massachusetts cities.
 Sales in Everett, Lynn, Haverhill, Lawrence and Lowell yesterday boosted her total for five days in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Two Alarms

Bremen answered two alarms last night, quelling both blazes before any appreciable damage had been done.
 The first fire was in the kitchen of an apartment at 119 Scovill street, and apparently was started by a cigarette discarded as the family of Charles Petit moved from the premises during the day.
 The other was at the home of John Egan. 1348 East Main street. where a chair caught fire. appar- ently from a discarded cigarette.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
Noise Survey

State street residents who complained to the board of al- dermen Monday night about aI- Isged illegal all-night parking by employees of the EyeIet Spec iaIty Co.,. had made no com. pIalnt to police, Supt. William J. Roach said today.
 The aldermen referred the complaint to a committee for investigation. The police chief said he would make personal survey of the State street situa- tl0n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
CURSKI ELECTS
 TRIALBY JURY
Two Physicians Find Ter ryyille Man, Charged
 With Murder, Sane

Litchfield, Sept. 16-Peter Cur ski, 31, of Terryville, pleaded not guilty in superior court here Tues day to a charge of first degree murder in the death on July of Miss Ellen Bourke, 66 retired Thomastoh school teacher.
 Gurski elected trial by jury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16


 serving with a quartermaster dem onStration unit.
 Srgt. Barnard Boyce is spending a furlough at his home on HillcreSt avenue. He is stationed in Texas.
 Dr. Morris Coshak of 253 Lincoln street has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the medical corps of the Connecticut State Guard and will serve with the Third Battalion, first military district.
 George F. Googins is spending a furlough from the U. s. Naval sta- ton in Newport, R. l., with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. George Googins of lO59 Huntingdon avenue. He re- gently completed his basic training.
 Martin F. Crean of SIS Cooke street will leave tomorrow for New port, R. l., where she will receive basic training at the U. s. Naval station. He will seek a third class petty officer rating.
 Today 76 commissioned off cers in the Connecticut State Guard will arrive at Cheshire to attend the states first tactical school. Glasses, which start this evening, will last for three days.
 In charge of the school is Lieut.. Col. Alfred L. Baldwin, chief of the State Guards plans and training section. He is being assisted by a faculty of g officers and enlisted men.
 Students assigned to the school from the Third Battalion under Lieut.. Col. Peter E, Fox are head quarters, Corp. Charles P. Valaitis; Go. E., Sergt X. Moss; Co. F., Sergt. George H. Wheeler, Ansonia; Go. C.. Sergt. Edwin Brustat, Waterbury; Co. H., First Sergt. Derwin c. Vail. Torrington; Co. T., Sergt. Michael G. Sampieri. Ansonia.
 Four local men and one from Torrington were accepted for en- listment in the U. S. Marine Corps at the district station in Springfield, Mass. All five had previously been accepted in the Waterbury recruit ing office in the post office building.
 Michael Zadarosni, 135 Hillside avenue; Romal Larese, 10 Butler street; Frank D. Christopher. BOA Willow street. and Richard A. Kruse. 1T Neil street were those &C., cepteo nom Tsass csyy, wnile Peter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
DIES OE INJURIES

WaliingloFa, Conn., Sept, le ~ fupl George tlnooni, 10, aied lale yesterday of Injuries fafsefed when he fQll sfan bin9oW ef fba MAeF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
NORWICH YOUTH IS
 REPORTED MISSING

Washington. Sept. 16.-(UP)-The War Department announced today the names of additional United States soldiers missing in action.
 Those names included:
 Connecticut:
 Missing in action in Europe: Sergt. Charles P. Kranarewicz, next of kin Paul Kramarewicz, father, 2S North Cliff St., Norwich, Conn.
 To overcome the castor oil short age. Moracco will plant castor beans. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 Detroit-You don't have to be a tough hombre to drive truck If you don't believe it, jus take look at the attractive young women in the picture above
 They're lined up in Detroit for a last-minute check-up before ferryng their fleet of 37mm gun riers to an Army post And they're just few of the many Detroit women who have left their office jobs and housework to carry the freight for Uncle Sam 'Teamsterettes,' they're called. And the Interna- tonal Brotherhood of Teamsters discoses that they driving not only gun carriers but ieeps abulances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

New England to nearly 1e,00O, 900 and raised her total on four na- tional tours to over $100,000 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
A A A A A A h A OUR MEN
 IN SERVICE
A A A A A h h A ..'|..a

Douglas Pierce, son of MT. and Mrs. Edwin L. Pierce of 82 Highland avenue has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant at Camp Lee, Va, according to word received here. He enlisted March 2 and is serving with quartermaster dem onstration unit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

Srgt. Barnard Boyce is spending a furlough at his home on Hillcrest avenue. He is stationed in Texas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Cdpper Predicts
A Better Year
For Farmers
BY ARTHUR CAPPER
United state. SENATOR from ksnss,
special 10 THY DETROIT INNS

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ill sin.
ccrely hope that moves made by
the administration IN the past
week turn out 10 he moro than
lust "A reShuffllnc OF names and
titles among highup officials in
the federal government having 20
do with domestic economy controls
The two big changes announced
Ivy the President. Of course. were
the appointment OF Secretary Of
Agriculture Claude r. Wicksrd as
food administrator and Paul Y.
McNuft as manpower admins
traitor
Upon McNutt the President has
bestowed tho broadeSt powers To
control the individual citizen ever
given TO any one man IN the his
tory Of tho United States. In tact,
| rather suspect that the PreSi-
dent has given 10 McNutt more
powers than ever were delegated
10 the President by Congress to
be exercised, either by the Prcsi-
dent himself or some one named
by hin,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
PROTESTS TO ODT

Y happen 20 know that the de-
partment OF agriculture protested
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
Daily Quiz

How old ISa spring chicken
The face Of a woman = lions
body wing and riddle for all
who pass what lhaiF
What boat is always used on
dry l9rd7
IF. n. IT,. has q powerful mean
ing DO you know what 1t is?
Would The output ot onion
skin paper be affected ny p
ml~hap 10 the onion crop?
-Nhv can't Il dentist be o.
poCtcd 10 pul spring tooth?
When q limerick is completed
hy the addition ~ the last
inc how many lines has u
IN all?
ANSWERS on PAGE 27)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14

vigorously against the way ODT
tried 20 handle ratonIng of gssp-
line for farm trucks.
Bu, truth compel, me- 90 Say
that Mother pleas of Secretary
Wlgk3fi nor the efforts OF +re
farm state congressman were got
ting much of anywhere with
Washington until the election Was
held November 3.
In that election The farmer, o..
the United States and the people
I'm the towns and smaller elite,
iand some of The larger one, In
farm territory went 10 the poll,
and told Washington that the aj-
nlnlStratlon mus revise i> uo-
nestle war policies and revise
them toward more American line,
OF OpCTgtIOU.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
BROAD POWERS

ON the face Of the orders issued
from the White House. MCNutt is
directed 10 draft manpower land
womanpower as he pointed out At
4 recent press conference for
whatever purpose IS considered
necessary 10 promote the success
ful prosecution NJ the war.
From the magnitude OF the task
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-14
MORE MATERIALS

I look for WIPE to allocate
more materials for manufacture
of farm machinery than tho -
per cent of 1910 production nnV
pro, .dcd This viii have 10 hc done
u We are 10 get the farm produC.
ton required for our own use. FOR
al The Allied nations. and 1or the