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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
HUSBAND GRANTED
 DIVORCE DECREE
Counter Complaint Filed in Action; Three Other
 Suits Filed By Men

Charles Roucoulet of Waterbury was granted 8 divorce from Irene Clark Roucoulet, also of this city on a cross-complaint at 8 hearing in superior court this morning before Judge Edward J. Daly. Intolerable cruelty had been charged in the action. Custody of @ minor child was awarded to the father and the plaintiff was given permission to see the child once a week at the de- fendant's home or wherever else he had the child. The couple mar ried March 10, 1885.
 Three divorce petitions against local women were filed in superior court today. Two are based on charges of cruelty and one on de- sertion.
 Charles R. Oracle of Waterbury seeks a divorce from Bessie McMa- hon Oracle on charges of intolerable cruelty. The marriage was perform ed March g, l940 and the couple has one child. Cruelty is alleged to have started September l, 1940.
 Edward Alvin Elsdon of Plymouth seeks 8 divorce from Mildred Con- rad Elsdon and also custody of four of their five children. The couple married June 27, 1921 and cruelty Is said to have started April 26, 1884.
 Desertion since December 20, 1888 Is charged in the petition filed by Charles E. Boice of Waterbury Waterbury against Ann Savage Boice. The marriage took place Oc- tober 9, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
PROBATE RULING
 REVERSED TODAY

A change in the probate courts decision of October 2, 1940 regard ing estate of the late Frandcesca Nocera of Watrbury was recom- mended in 8 decision handed down today by Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEyoy who recently pre- sided at an appeal hearing brought by Rose Cullum, Joseph Nocera and Frank E. Nocera. The plaintiffs claimed that the probate court erred in finding that Julia Coachiola of Waterbury had loaned $2,500 through payment of medical bills and rendering of service. Accord ing to the memorandum of the de- cision Judge McEvoy finds that the services claimed were not rendered that the defendant did not pay the bills alleged to hay been paid. The matter is referred back to the pro- bate court for final action. Edward J. Nocera is administrator of the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19

accident three months ago soon af- ter he was accepted for enlistment i'm the Navy has recovered and will be assigned for duty Monday, .ac- cOrding to 8 report received at the local office.
 Reginald L. Lawrence of 6 Alma street, and John Paul Zanavich of 2O4 Alder street, were sworn i'm as Leathernecks at the U. s. Marine recruiting office i'm Springfield yes- terday. Others from this area who enlisted through the local recruit ing office and were sworn i'm yeS- terday were John F. Virbila of Oak vile, Irving D. Wagner of Bridge port, MatteO S. Camera of New Ha- ven, Daniel J. POpyliszyn of New Haven, Samuel Osipowitz of West Haven, David B. Prentice of Bridge port, John J. McDerm0tt of Bridge port, Gilbert c. Johnson of West Haven, Chester P. Ruzzy of Nauga- tuck and Henry J. Hills of North Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19

The greatest demand in his- tory" summarizes statements is- sued by leaders of ex-servicemen's organizations as to whether or not the public of Waterbury is re- spending to the call to wear flower of remembrance for Ameri- cas- heroic dead of other wars.
 Although it has been the cus- tom of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars to spon- sor Q public sales campaign for a period of ten days or more be- fore Memorial Day it is more than likely this year that the drive will and end because of a shortage of peoples.
 Under the leadership of Past Commander Walacle J. Inglis workers for Corporal Coyle Post sold more than 10000 peoples in Waterbury over the weekend, causing the poppy committee to send out a call to state headquar- terS for a fresh supply. As other. communities report similar con- ditionS 1t is not believed possible that additional peoples will be a. Vailable,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
BIZ ELMER c. WALZER

New York, May 19-CUP)-Amer- ican Telephone capital stock broke 3 1-4 points to II 2today and un- settled the stock market after q steady to firm opening.
 The break in Telephone followed action of New England Telephone & Telegraph company directors in cut- ting the latter's dividend from 3l.7S Q share to $1.50 share. American Telephone owns 66.3l per cent of New England Telephones stock.
 Elsewhere, net changes were small. Steels were narrowly mixed with U. s. Steel unchanged and its preferred up slightly, while Bethle- hem had a small net loss. Coppers were about unchanged. Rails sagged small amounts. Electrical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
Police Investigating
 Four Minor Breaks
Cherry Street Restaurant Shows Evidence of Spite <. Visit; SlOO Taken; Other Complaints Filed

Thieves broke into the CherrJ restaurant, 248 Cherry street laSt night, turned chairs and tables over and stole $100 cash, Detective Lieuts. William J. Pollard and Will liam ?. Foley reported following ar investigation.
 The break at Cherry street was discovered at 2:05 this morning by Patrolman Paul Moynahan. The restaurant is operated by Charles Pasthok.
 Lleuts. Foley and Pollard are also investigating break at the lunch cart of Louis Paparazzo, 407 East Main street. Entrance was gained through Q window and 6 pin-ball machine was broken and rifled of i've or six dollars. The break was discovered by Patrolmen Carmen Albino and Joseph Cavanaugh at 1:10 this morning.
 Lieut.. Henry Johnson investiga- ted Q break at Watkins Ford Prod ucts O., 159 Willow street. He re- ported that the store, operated by Ss @s 4HWo4ACI W@c C4AOSGSd " pAS ing 9 window in the rear door and reaching in to turn the key. The key was missing this morning. The loot included $4 in change, foun- tain pen and pencil and portable typewriter in case.
 Lieut.. Johnson also investigated a break at steve's Filling Station, corner of Pearl Lake road and Baldwin street. The station is oper- ated by Steve St. John.
 The latter reported his wife heard a noise last midnight but thought nothing of 1t until this morning when the break was discovered. The couple lives next door to the filling station.
 Among the merchandise taken were headlights, automobile polish, razor blades and wrenches, of Q to- tai value of $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
BOYS
 IN THE SERVICE

Three local men, Orville D. Piorier of 57 Cedar avenue, Eugene T. Ben- son of S3 Lounsbury street, and Albert Arcuri of 176 Charles street, have enlisted in the U. s. army through the local recruiting sta- ton, according to a report made today by Corp. Harry Armstrong, local recruiting officer. The men were sworn in yesterday at Hart ford.
 An announcement had been re- ceived here from the army head quarters that men between IS and 60 will be eligible for army commits sions directly from civilian life. Unusual technical and professional ability will be required of the apph- cantS who are under 30. The suc- cessful candidates will be assigned for administrative branches of the service and other n-combatant work.
 Corp. Armstrong stated today that numerous vacancies still exist in the signal corps for men between the ages of 18 and 45 who have anna teur or commercial radio licenses. Vacancies in all branches of the service exist for men between IS and l9 years of age.
 Raffaele Romano of 752 East Main street, Waterbury, and Louis A. Nordby of Naugatuck who en- listed in the N. S. navy recently were ordered to report for active duty yesterday, according to word received at the local navy recruiting station. Romano who has had four years service in the navy will serve as second class cook.
 Karl w. Garlns of Oakville will report for duty with the U. s. navy tomorrow while Joseph c. Carroll of Bristol and Raymond Klimasew- ski of Union City have been or dered to report Friday. .. .. .. :.
 Vito zabbarro of 9S River street, Armand Aurelli of PA Orange street, and Edwin Jay Rockwell, Jr., of 1876 West Main street, all of Wa terbury, will be assigned to naval duty Monday, May 25.
 Norman R. Miner of Terryvil1e who was injured in an automobile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
ADVISORY BOARD
 SELECTED TODAY

Mailing of occupational ques- tionnaires to selective service regiS- trants will be started Thursday with the first questionnaires going out from borad 16-B. Eventually the forms will be received by all draft registrants, who must give in- formation as to any special skills they possess.
 Appointment of a five-member advisory board to aid B-16 regis- trants in filling out the question naires was announced today by Chairman Anthony Schiavone Serving on the advisory board are Attorney Huga Guastaferri, Attor- ney Frank Healey, Attorney Car mine Cipriano. Robert P. Cramer and Attorney Stephen A. Homick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
':Lest We Forget!''
Sale of Topples Greatest in History of City Public, War-Minded, Pays Tribute to Heroic Dead = Sale of Little Flowers of Re-
 membrance Nearly Exhausted

Chairman Francis A. Cullen, chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, also reports en- thusiastic cooperation on the part of the public, especially the school children. The latter are not only wearing little flowers of remem- brance, but they have sold thou sands of them to their parents, their friends, neighbors and to passers-by on the city's streets. MT. Cullen believes that the pro- ceeds this year will be the largest in years Both the V. P. w. and the Legion utilize the money to carry on rehabilitation work and to meet demands of veterans for assistance.
 Junior Vice. Commander James Pruden of Wilson Post, American Legion, reporting as chairman of his units sale of peoples declared that the campaign opened Satur- day morning and within a few hours the supply of peoples al- loted the post was exhausted. The sale of the colored veterans and their auxiliary was also directed by Mrs. Cora Pruden, vice-presi- dent of the auxiliary and Past Commander Joseph c. Hazel. Ruth Chapman and Freddie Jenkins two of the fourteen youngsters who took part in the campaign were the best sales workers. They will be guests of honor at a party to be held Saturday at the posts club rooms. Other children who served as salesmen Joan Hunter, Justine Hunter, Gloria Harrison, Harriet Harrison, Stella Kicks, Clara Nolan, Joseph Chapman, Milton Ferguson, Charles McDon- aid, Floyd Sears and Walter Lewis. Mary Hurhura, 8 white child, of- fered her services and also assist. ed the post in its work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
PSYCHIATRIST
 IN HISTORIC TALE

Boston, May 19.-(UP)-This na- tion's pioneer psychiatrist used mental healing" to reconcile for mer Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who had not spoken to each other in several years after 8 long friendship, it was revealed today by retiring Presi- dent James K. Hall of the Ameri- can Psychiatric association.
 The reconciliation, he said, was effected when both men were over 70 by Dr. Benajmin Rush, who per- suaded Adams to write a letter to Jefferson on New Years day 1872.
 The letter restored their friend- ship, and when both men died on the same day IA years later, leach spoke the others name with his last breath"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
WARRANT ISSUED
 FOLLOWING PROBE
Foundry. EmplOye Gave Employment to Young
 Negro Workers

Municipal Court Prosecutor Wil- liam K. Lawlor today issued a warrant for the arrest of James Mason, colored, of IA Lafayette street, on charges of violating the child labor laws. The warrant was issued on complaint of Inspector John Donlan of the state labor de- partment.
 Mason, an employe of the Water bury Foundry, located on Porter street, Is alleged to have employed boys Il, 12, IA and 16 years of age after 10 o'clock at night to do his work lifting heavy molds at the foundry.
 Prosecutor Lawlor said that off, cials of the concern were not aware that Mason was bringing in the boys to do his work. The four boys are colored.
 The warrant has been given to Lieut.. Connie Shanahan to be served,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
IMALONEY HONOR
 ROLL RELEASED
LOrettO FitzPatrick Issues May Standings of Grades
 Four to Eight

Miss Loretta Fitzpatrick, princi- pail of Maloney school, has an- nounced the May honor roll as fol- lows:
 Grade 8: A-Dolores Guarini Charmaine Thibodeau; B-Mary Mason, Rubin Bearz, Julius Cic- chetti, Rachael Cicchetti, Jane Iorio, Mary Catapano, Albert Russo Charles Vernale; Civilian Behr Edith Jones, Lenora Whedbee, De- lores Ricco, George Mason.
 Grade T: A-Vivian Spardone Angeline Rollo, Matilda Bartolini; B-Anna Zappulla, Lena Distefano Lenora Spearo, Roger Jacques, Lucy Garro, Vera Greece; C-Eleanor George, Eleanor Morca, Frances Martin, John Rinaldi, Rose Sanchi, Guarazije Demir, Dorothy Imperato.
 Grade 6: A-Vivian Rulli, Anna Panaccione; B-Mary Louise Mar chino, Elizabeth Lenkowski Esther Tsimonis, Angeline Ciarleglio, Joe seph Massotta, Flora Rastelli, Ann M. Nardozzi; C-Joan Zezzani, Francis Lamberti Annamay Ior!o, Nardine Reynolds, Rocco Berardo, Vivian Mason, Rose, DiStefano.
 Grade g.: B-Marguerite Napoli- tano, Shirley Erskine, Genevieve Masotta, Thelma Trotty; C-Edward Miller, John Damico, Catherine Frantz!s, Josephine Graziosa, Joe sephine Scozzafava, Shirley Mosieur, Margery Matescki, Anna Coelho, Rose Panaccione.
 Grade 4: A-Constance Trotty, Sally Berardo, Lidia Correia, Ern- est Sullivan, Robert Iorio: B-Marie Guerriero, Primo Bazzarini, Joseph Ubaldi, Sabato D'Ambrosi; C-Jo- seph Varsallone, Rosemary Keegan, Harry Martin, Mario Leo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
STATE TREASURER
 CALLED TO DUTY

Hartford, Conn.,, May 19-CUP)- Democratic State Treasurer Frank M. Anastasio was notified today to report for active duty with the Army May 27 as a first lieutenant in the dental corps. Dr. Anastasio 8 reserve officer, will report to Camp Edwards, Mass. He is a vet eran of the first World war in which he served as private. He is a past commander of Post 5, Italian American World War Veterans, and a member of the American Legion.
 pr. Anastasio is serving his first term as a state officer, and was elected in the 1940 elections. Be- cause of the nearness of the fall elections, it was considered unlikely a successor would take over his duties, which probably will be car- ried out by deputy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19

civilian life to officers commissions, who are studying at the U. s. Army post exchange school here, only one of its kind.
 Upon receiving their commissions they will replace field officers who are now on special duty as post ex- change officers. The candidates will be given commissions ranging from lieutenants to majors, depending upon their age an professional at- tainmentS.
 RELEASES YOUNGER
 MEN FOR COMBAT
 Many of the men, gray-haired and over 35 years of age, will replace officers of combat age in the con- tinental United States. The younger men will be ordered to assist post exchange officers for six months and probably be assigned to overseas ex- change work.
 Every phase of retail store opera tion and Army paper work plus 8 liberal amount of close-order drill, is covered by the curriculum. The students even march to and from the Service Club Cafeteria in mili- tary formation for all their meals.
 The Army's post exchange service is system of stores operated wherever soldiers are stationed. They function on the principle of getting the servicemen the best merchandise at the lowest possible price. In size and scope 1t resembles the old fashioned country store, Sell- ing everything that the soldier wants or needs. Post exchanges are oper- ated on non-proflt basis. Anything left after operating costs are de- ducted is returned to the soldiers through company funds marked for recreational purposes.
 IT'S GREAT FOR
 THE SOLDIERS
 Brigadier General Isaac Spalding, Washington, chief of the Army EX- change Service. Is responsible for starting the school. He has pro- ceeded on the plan that the best retailing brains in the country can adapt their knowledge and eXperi- ence to post exchange work. His ob- jective is to place the post eXchang- es under expert management that will assure the soldiers of getting the greatest possible buying power from their money. Business practices which have been successful in com- mercial enterprises are being intro. duced into post exchange work.
 Lieutenant Colonel F. O. Britton, New York, is commander of the school. He left his position as direc- tor of training at R. H. Macy and Company, New York department store, to become special consultant to Secretary of War Henry L. Stim- son. Though only 35 years old at the time, he was commissioned as a major and assigned to direct the personnel of the Army Exchange Service. Upon being placed in charge of the exchange school he was pro- noted to lieutenant colonel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
Be On the Alert

Members of the police auxiliary school were urged last night by 5tate Police Commissioner Ed ward J. Hickey to be on the alert to build morale on the home front. Commissioner Hickey spoke at 6 session of the school in the police department auditorium.
 Commissioner Hickey was intro duced by William J. Roach, su- perintendent of the Waterbury police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
War Workers

Fifteen women will attend the training course at tha War production training center in the Steele & Johnson Co. build ing on South Main street, ac- cOrding to William Dillon, of the U. s. Employment Service. Due to q misunderstanding, only two women attended the opening session of the school yesterday.
 Applications for training in this school and in the machine shop courses at LeavenwOrth high school are now being ac- cepted at the U. s. Employment Service Oftlce on Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
CANADIAN LINER
 REPORTED SUNK

Montreal, May l0.-(UP)-The Empress of Asia, one of Canada's most luxurious pre-war liners, was sunk off Singapore last February, while transporting troops to the Far East. the Canadian Pacific Steamship company disclosed today.
 The ship sank after a heavy at- tack by Japanese bombers and l9 persons aboard were believed lost, the company said.
 Before the war the liner was in the Vancouyer.O Orient service.
 The company announcement said the admiralty had given permission to disclose the sinking.
 The Empress of Asia, I6.009 tons, was built in Glasgow, in 1913. It was 5T0 feet long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
His Honor Arrives

Judge John T. DWyer of NOr- walk aFTi7ed in Waterbury to- day for an assignment in the common pleas court. He re- places Judge Joseph E. Klau, who will serve in Bridgeport. The NOFwaIk justice will serve in common pleas court concur rentIy with Judge Thomas J. Wall until June 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
One Week More

The Civil Service commission has set May % as the last day for ap- plications for economists positions which range in salary from $2,6O0 to $500. It also has announced that June 1 has been set as the last day on which men may apply for positions as junior chemists and technical and scientific aid posi- tions. Numerous positions for women in these fields will remain open. Applications and further in- formation may be secured at the civil service window at the local p0st0fiice building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
DIVIDENDS DROP
 BY TELEPHONE CO.

Boston, May l9-(UP)-The board of New England Telephone & Tele- graph company today cut the com- mon stock dividend to $50 a share from the previous regular quarterly rate of SITS. The disbursement is payable June 30 to stockholders of record June 10.
 Commenting on the boards &C., ton, President John J. Robinson said the reduction was made be- cause of unknown but expected heavy tax increases which will af- feet the company's earnings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
COTT0N FuTURES
WOOL MARKET

Boston, May 19-(UP)-Demand for both domestic fleece wools and territory descriptions was irregular at unchanged prices, the U. S. Agriculture Department reported to- day.
 A fair weight of fine graded ter- ritory average French combing sold at about $1.16 to $1.18 secured ba- sis. Fine bright fleece wools of the better classes are quoted at 46 to 48 1z2 cents in the grease. There is almost no call for hree-eighths blood combing fleece wools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
Conference Arranged
 On Price Regulations

Green of the Chamber of CoTn- merce warned retailers against tfy- ing to interpret the OPA rules for themselves. He said: "Be present, do not interpret for yourself. Such practice may prove expensive"
 Under the regulations which be- came effective Monday, merchants cannot charge any more for an ar- ticie than the highest price they charged in March of this year. Tn addition, prices of hundreds of items must be posted. Government experts believe that the plan will result in immediate average savings of i-2 per cent by consumers and perhaps ldrRer sayings later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
BURIAL TO BE
 SPEAKER TONIGHT

A talk will be given tonight at o'clock at the Middlebury Town Hall by Maj. John M. Burrall, chief controller of the Waterbury dis- trict air raid warning center. Arr arrangements were made by Richard Baxter, William Brown, Harold Hammon, and Ernest Welte, all air wardens in Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19

Price control regulations which went Into effect yesterday will be explained to business men of the Waterbury area at a meeting at 2:so tomorrow afternoon ct the Connecticut Light & Power Go. au- dlt0rium on Leayenworth street, Ofaoials of the New England re- gional cfIlee of the Ofiice of Price Administration will outline the reg ulatlons and will answer questions.
 Tic meeting, arranged by the Chamber of Commerce, is open to niI business men affected by the price ceiling regulations of the OPA.
 nj Q letter inviting attendance at tss meeting. Secretary Frank ].
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19

offered the opportunity to post a bond of $1,000 to guarantee pay ment of $15 weekly to his wife and children.
 Prosecutor William K. Lawlor said D'Andrea has had jobs but gave them up and now refuses to work and support his family. The accused man told Judge Conway he attempted to enlist in the army but was barred because of conviction on a felony charge. He admitted he was arrested for op- erating as a "bootlegger in Wash ington."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
SpOtlighting Brass CityNews
Boy Injured

George Brown, Jr., 4, son of MT. and Mrs. George Brown of 48 Center street, suffered minor scratches of the forehead and a bruised lip shortly after three o'clock yesterday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile opeHated by Guy A. Beardsley, 25, of 41 Delaware avenue. Pa- trolman John Murphy investi- gated and reported that the child ran between two parked cars in- to the side of the Beardsley car. pr. William Murray Good treated the youngster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
ssHunt" Abandoned

A woman called police from her Columbia boulevard home yester- day afternoon:
 Hello, police? - well there's a skunk out in back of my house. Can you do something about it?"
 The despatcher handling the call was Stymied = he couldn't say, "Detain 1t til we get there, so he calmed the woman by tell ing her, "We1l take care of it."
 But the polecat was not to be found when police arrived in the danger zone,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
DODGERS BUY DAHLGREN

New York, May 1e - (U.P.) = The Brooklyn Dodgers today an- nounced the purchase of First base man Babe Dahlgren from the Chi. cago Cubs, to whom he was return ed yesterday by the St. Louis Browns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-19
Bail Tor .JailI

Judge T. E. Conway in munici. pal court today sentenced Theo- dore D'Andrea. 29, of IA Willow street to serve 90 days in county jail on Q charge of non-support. Tn lieu Of the jail term he was