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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
AUTO ACCIDENTS
ON DECLINE HERE
10 Mishaps Reported to
Police Department Dur.
ing Month of April
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In the monthly compilation Of
traffic accidents prepared by Officers
William Dryer and James Little Of
the Waterbury Police departments
Accident Prevention bureau reduce
ton of 2495 per cent in total acct
dents is shown In comparison study
with April of 1912.
The comparison chart shows that
rs non-fatal accidents occurred In
April, 1912 and 16 non-fatals In
April of this year. There were 81
property damage accidents In April
1912 as compared to 20 In the same
month of this year. There we're no
fatal accidents during the same
month of both years, the chart In
dicates.
There were "a motor vehicles YER
sus motor vehicle accidents of the
As mentioned for last month Of this
year. Eight pedestrians we're struck
by motor vehicles during the same
month, two fixed object and one
llOAl~SOlloAOll hNtANVllV, dSSOldHlB W
the chart.
Thirty-one OF April's total acct.
dents occurred In the daytime, the
remaining fourteen In the hours OF
darkness Four traffic fatalities have
happened to date In comparison to
five for the first four month period
Of 1912.
Captain william Duggan In charge
Of the Accident Investigating Squad
states: ut Is imperative that the
walking and driving public continue
the fine cooperative spirit they have
shown during April In bringing
about this splendid reduction OF traf-
fic accidents IN Waterbury when to-
tai accidents throughout the coun-
try are mounting. With the contin-
uance of public cooperation with the
police accidents will continue 10 de-
crease and through this valuable
men and material will be saved for
the war effort
The captain adds: "T'he police will
continue to wage their relentless
campaign against traffic accidents
but without public support the pro-
gram cannot be q complete success. -
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
BRASS CITY BILLS
TO Be REPORTED
School Department Em-
pIOyes TO Benefit By New
Pension Plan

The cities and boroughs commit
tee has approved the bills providing
q contributory pension system for
maintenance employees Of the de-
partment Of education Of the City
Of Waterbury and that the oftlcer IN
charge OF the police alarm system
be made a captain, announced SEN
ator John F. Tobin yesterday, and
will report favorably on them with
in several days.
One alteration Is said to have
been made in the pension bill. Or
iginally it was planned to have em-
ployes Of the department OF educa-
ton not now covered by pension
plan eligible for the new pension
system provided they contribute 2
per cent Of their salaries. The bill
as approved calls for per cent
salary relinquishmenk.
The House received favorable re-
ports yesterday from the committee
on forfeited rights on the bills res
toring forfeited rights 10 william
Sweeney and Melville G. Bennett
the latter of Cheshire and Water
bury. The House also yesterday
passed a bill restoring forfeited
rights to Edward S. Gray OF Water
bury. The senate has already passed
this bill.
Although the governor vetoed and
the House rejected the bill restoring
forfeited rights to Harry E. Mac
kenzie, OF Bethel and Charles Will
hanson OF Darien, political leaders
found guilty in the waterbury con-
spiracy trial. the supporters OF the
bills are still hopeful OF doing
something about 1t this session"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
Mother And Memories
"Ole Man. Looks Down Memory Lane With
Deeper Love and Appreciation of Americas
No. | Heroine - Mother!

not survive very long If 1t we're not
for the fact that the mothers have
borne millions of men to fight our
battles.
1t is true that the men and wo-
men in the service do the actual
fighting on the battlefield and
many of them suffer wounds and in
some cases even death, but most of
the suffering is of a physical ma
ture. 1t cannot be compared to the
mental anguish that the mothers of
these boys suffer. have before me
two letters one written in June 1918
and the other one In May 1913. The
first one Is an answer to a soldiers
letter from his mother during the
dark hours of 1918. And to quote
just few lines, My dear son I re-
ceived your nice letter, 1t was so
kind of you to think of me on
mothers day, we'll I am writing this
on mothers day to you and hope
that you will receive 1t. l hope you
are working hard, do your best and
I know God will help you In all your
work. Don't forget to pray and I
know that you will come out all
right.
1t seems like only yesterday that
this letter was received In France
but for one thing, and that Is q letter
dated May, 1913, and this time the
recipient Of the soldiers letter is
back on the home front. The par
ents of the first war soldier have
since departed from this earth, their
place to be taken by a son, who to-
day finds his wife and family in ex-
actly the same position as their par
ents In 1917 and 1918. Again the
mothers bear the brunt of the con-
flict more than any other member
OF the family but the mothers of
America can be proud Of their sons
who are now doing such q splendid
Job all over the world. 1t Is to be
hoped that those Of us who are for
tunate enough to be on the home
front will not forget the heroes when
they return from far away battle
fields and the Mothers who gave
their boys to fight for their country.
The definition of one hundred
per cent American Is hard to define
but the mother of a son who Is In
the armed services would definitely
fall into that category. SO To the
mothers all over the country and
especially those who have given
sons TO Uncle Sam, and their daugh-
tiers many Of whom are on the bat
tlefields administering TO the fight
ers succor and comfort, wherever
needed, we salute you, Americans all
And when one hears the term (the
weaker SEX they can be sure that 1t
was coined by some member OF the
male species, but In my humble
opinion mother holds the highest
position that this life has to offer
And In closing may I add TO the we'll
known phrase Remember Pearl
Harbor), Remember your Mother al
ways; the greatest person to whom
none OF us can ever reciprocate fully
for all her kindness and care. BY
the Ole Mani. W. G. d.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
RUSSIAN CUNNERS
SILENCE GUN NEST
Germany Infantry Batta-
lion Of 1000 Men Wiped
Out in NOvOrOssisk
BY NJ. $. HANDLER
TTnited Prcgg staff CORRESPONDENT

MOSCOW, May 8-CUP) The Red
army, intensifying artillery and
aerial hammcring OF the AXIS
bridgohcad In The Caucasus, have
wiped out German infantry bat
talon -- about 1000 men --- IN us
drive toward the Black Sea port OF
NovoroSssk, the Soviet midday
communique announced today
Russian gunners, supporting In
fantry attacks that have been driv-
ing the enemy back northeast Of
Novorossisk. silCnced n enemy ar
tIllery and mortar batteries and 90
machine gun nests, destroyed 10
lorrieS carrying ammunition and
dozens of carts carrying supplies IN
addition 10 annihilating the infan-
try unit,
There was no other major action
on the long Russian front today, tho
communicate said.
Reconnaissance detachmentS OF
the Red army were reported 70 nave
wiped out 200 Germans while Soviet
planes had shot down four enemy
fighters In combat. An earlier COM
muniqle had announced the de-
strictlon Of u German planes yes
terday against loss Of only II Rus
sian aircraft,
CThc Berlin radio claimed that "a
Russian planes were doWncd Friday
and said that Rumanian and Gro
allan planes few with the axis air
forces)
On the Kalinin front, northwest
of MOSCOW, three Russian soldiers
on patrol duty held of fairly large
force OF Germans with machine guns
for more than an hour and killed GO
OF the enemy before Soviet de-
tachmcnt arrived and wiped out the
rest OF the German unit, according
10 the communique.
Russian artillery destroyed seven
enemy gun emplacements, blew up
an ammunition dump and destroyed
four trench mortars west OF RoStov
on the Don river
on another sector, a company OF
Germans tried 10 penetrate the Rus
sian dcfenses and IS were killed by
machine gun fire.
On the Lcningrad front In che
north, Red artillery demolished
four gun cmplacements and seven
blockhouses. Russian airmen de-
stloycd 10 trucks loaded with troops
and supplies.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08

Inc Sub Will leave Bridgeport Tor
Waterbury at o'clock and arrive in
the outskirts of this city an hour
and half later. At 10 o'clock 1t
will go on exhibition In front OF
the city hall for IL continuous
hours.
John Madden has assured the
committee in charge that his Scovill
Drum Corps and It's color guard,
The Jacket Girls" will meet the
sub at the Waterbury Buckle Com
pany on South Main street and
escort 1t to the City Hall Hall. Over
the entire route from Bridgeport to
Waterbury the sub will be preceded
by contingent Of State Police.
1t Is expected that many swing
shift defense workers and others,
who will have the morning of will
be on hand along the route to view
the parade. Many have expressed
curiosity concerning the method Of
transporting the sub, and they will
want to see how the 81-foot craft
negotiates turns and curves with
the aid Of its mechanical "tiller-
man.
This device, which is called a
"stinger-winch," swings the sub
around corners much after the
fashion Of the rear driver on the
nook ladder fire truck. On the
west coast the sub was involved in
two minor accidents before this de-
vice was installed. Since the robot
"tiller-man' was put in place how
ever, the sub has negotiated all the
curves and turns on Its tour without
mishap.
During the day while the sub Is
being shown, regular employees oil
the Treasury Department will be on
hand to answer questions and, from
time to time give informative talks
about the sub. The craft carries its
own public address system so that
these talks will be audible to every
one in the crowd. Souvenir post
cards will be given to those who
purchase additional bonds and
stamps.
Local issuing agents, banks, stores
theaters, ETC., will give to anyone
buying bond a ticket Of admis-
sion to the enclosed area where the
sub Is to be shown No one not hav-
ing a ticket will be admitted. Chill
dren who buy stamps in local
schools may obtain similar tickets
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
Special Services For
Mothers Day Tomorrow

church halls for special ceremonies,
with mothers as the guests Of honor.
Mail at the post Office increased
this week as serviccmen sent their
greetings and gifts. For many moth
ers the observance will be the first
without their sons. For all 1t will
be a day OF prayer for rc-uniting
soon.
With another spell OF spring
weather anticipated a colorful
promenade Of church-goers, deco
rated with the traditional carnation
or corsage, Is expected. Virtually all
Of the flowers available In the city
were reported to have been sold
this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
LOCAL DRUGGISTS
ATTEND FUNERAL
Prof Frederick D. LascOff
of Columbia University
Paid Tribute

The funeral Of DR.. J. Leon Lascoff,
rs. which was held yesterday at the
Temple Rodeph Sholonl. New York
city was attended by eight Water
bury druggists. DR.. Lascoff died
Tuesday at his home in New York,
following an illness Of three months.
Miss Edna Geseneiser, Water
bury, secretary OF the state asso-
citation, headed the Waterbury dele
CATION which also included Mrs.
Grace Marshall, Paul Kunkel, Eu-
gene Beadle, Richard Beadle. Will
liam Kenausis. William J. Dunphy
and Louis Bria.
Prof. Frederick D. Lascoff of the
Columbia College Of Pharmacy,
son Of DR.. Lascoff, lectured before
the Connecticut association at the
Hotel Taft, New Haven, last Tues
day. A message he brought from
his father expressed deep interest
in the organization he helped
found.
A practicing pharmacist in New
York city for more than so years.
DR.. Lascoff was senior partner In
]. Leon Lacoff g. Sons. A native Of
wilma, Russian Poland, DR. .Lascoff
was educated In Russia and was a
pharmacist when he arrived in
New York In 1892. In 1886 he filled
his 1 millionth prescription.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
Driuers' Cooperation
Vital In Emergencies
Law Provides Fines for Persons Refusing to Obey
Commands of Authorized Ofhcials-Omit
Needless Questions When Instructed

or prominently displaying the badgs
OF his office, or shall disobey the
direction OF such officer with rela-
ton to the operation OF his motor
vehicle, he chall be fined not less
than ten nor more than fifty dol
lars for any subsequent offense.
This Is one section Of the motor
vehicle laws that Is YerJ seldom
broken, believe 1t or not, due 10 the
fact that the arm OF the law plays
the leading role IN situation
where In ortrr to break the law one
must do so IN such manner as to
hold the policeman with contempt.
There Is however, an important
point to be brought out In connec-
ton with this section and that Is
the failure on the part Of some driv-
ers 10 cooperate with the police dur
Ing an emergency. In the case Of
fires for example II Is often neces-
sary TO divert traffic especially In
the business area whore many pieces
Of fire apparatus respond to all
alarms OF fire. The operators Will
stop their car and want to know
why they have TO detour. how big Is
the fire, who owns trc building and
was anyone injured and who are
they etc. In the meantime traffic
piles UP Lehind this car and then
the horns start blowing making
everyone's blood pressure rise accord
ingly with the length Of time they
are held up. SO folks remember II u
policeman is doing traffic Mt some
corner that is not ordinarily traf-
fic post he Is there because OF
some emergency and be ready to 70
IN any direction he signals you Tho
streets adjacent to the fire area
must be kept open for more pieces
Of fire apparatus II they are needed
and for ambulances and other types
OF emergency vehicles. Please CO.
operate and II will make the relo-
tons between all OF us much better.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
LEAGUE SPONSORING
REUNION SERVICES

A reunion service Of classes con-
Armed from 1882 to 1912 will be held
by the Luther League Of the First
Lutheran church on Wednesday at
8 y. M II was announced today by
Rev. Martin L. Lorenz, pastor.
Guests OF honor will be this years
class.
The featured speaker will be Rev.
Heydenreich OF Middletown. The
welcoming address will be delivered
by John Bender, league president,
and Louis Cluster, Sr. will speak
on behaN c. &c church
Chairman OF arrangements Is Miss
Anna Woitke.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
Major


Captain Joseph DiPietro, vet
eran Of World War No. !, has
been promoted 70 the rank Of
major in the quartermaSter corps
1t was officially announced today.
The popular Joe" is stationed at
Louisville, Kentucky. His son, Jo-
seph A. Jry is serving with the
U. S. Marine Corps at Corpus
Christi, Texas.
Since the signing of the Armis-
tice in 1918 Major DiPetrO has
manifested a keen interest In mil
itary affairs. Between wars he has
been an active member of the Re
serve Officers association Of Wa
tcrbury. News of his advance
ment will please his many asso-
ciates here, particularly his bud
dies In the American Legion.
And somewhere in the Marine
Corps Private DiPietro will be
proud and happy. incidentally
Mrs. DiPietrO Is keeping the home
fires burning by her active efforts
for the legion auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08

Communion breakfasts and spe-
cial church services will be features
OF Waterbury's Mothers Day OBJ
servance tomorrow as thousands OF
young and old will join In paying
tribute to "the best girl Of ALL" Es-
pecial solcmnity, however, Is expect
ed In this years observance as
scores of boys will send their love
Fl rom across the seas.
Holy Name societies and Children
OF Mary sodalities are among the
Catholic church organizations which
have planned Communion break
fasts. Members will receive Commit
Mon In Q body and then adjourn 10
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
Compensation
Agreements

Two agreements for weekly
payments to be made during dif-
ability which were approved today
at the office of Compensation
COMMISSIONS John j, OConneU
include the following:
Daniel Merius OF Torrington
against Turner 81 Seymour Mfg
Co., OF Torrington, 1888 begin
ming April 8, fracture OF left great
toe.
JOSH Zeppegno OF Ansonia
against u. S. Rubber Co., OF Nau-
gatuck, 1881 beginning last Dec.
20. complete fracture Of 3, and
9Th metarsal bones of right foot,
severe confusion.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
CHANGE OF NAME
SOUGHT IN COURT

Edward e. Karnofsky OF Water
bury has filed a petition In superior
court for permission TO change his
name 10 Karno. He states he has
lived In the city for IS years and
has been known by that name
among business associates and
friends. His brother adopted that
name 10 years ago, the petitioner
states,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
Marriage
Intentions

Tho following marriage inten-
tions were filed today with the
registrar Of vital statistics:
Francis Hurley, L.M.C.A., and
Claire O'Brien, 81 Newton Ter.
John J. Barrett, 229 Ledgeside
avenue, and Arlene r. Cooke. 10
Elliott street.
Joseph II. Barbieri, POI South
mayd road. and Rosa s. Vozzilla,
201 Southmayd road.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
Compensation Agreements

Helen PetecchiO Of 92 Longhill
Road, Waterbury, was awarded the
sum Of $32.31 for the 10 percent loss
of her right middle finger, an injury
she sustained while In the employ Of
the Princeton Knitting Mills, Inc,
Of Watertown. Payment Is 10 be
made weekly ut the rate Of Slot
for three weeks beginning April %.
Fred Giglio Of AZ Ford avenue will
be paid the sum OF 1921 weekly
during the period Of incapacity be-
ginning May 2 for abdominal In
juries suffered as an employe OF
the American Brass Co. OF Water
bury, according to a second agree
ment approved today at the office OF
Compensation Commissioner John
O'Connell.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
CLIO POSTPONES
SUNDAYS FARLEY

John j. Driscoll. secretary Of the
state G. I. o. Council, has an
nounced the legislative conference
OF union delegates scheduled for to-
morrow IN New Haven has been
postponed until May %. II will be
held at the Settgntrional Club.
Anti labor legislation, costs OF liv-
ing. and wages will be discussed by
union leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
LIEUTENANT ADAMS
TO DELIVER SERMON

A message entitled, Two Great
Loves-Christ's and Mothers" will
be given by Lieutenant Robert
Adams OF Winsted at the regular 8
o'clock Sunday evening service of
the Salvation Army to be held at
Cherry street headquarters.
Services TO be conducted during
the day will be the holiness meeting
at 10 q. m Sunday school at II q.
M, radio broadcast at 1:15 p. m, q
Service of Remembrance at
p. m, and an open-air meeting ut
North Square at 1880 p. n.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
ARTHUR EDWARDS

Quincy, Mass. May 8.-(UP)-Ar-
thur w. Edwards, So, inspiration for
one of Novelist Joseph c. Lincoln's
bestowed characters, died yesterday
al the home of his daughter, Mrs
Annie Pitman.
Edwards was manufacturer OF
toy windmills and 1t was In his shop
on Cape Cod that Lincoln laid the
SCI Of his philosophical Cape Cod
novel "Shavin's."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
RESERVES DECISION
IN DIVORCE ACTION

Decision was reserved by Superior
Court Judge William II. Comley
Yesterday IN the divorce action
brought by Stella Waranowicz DO
binski OF Nauagtuck against Chcs-
ter Bobinski also OF Naugatuck
The petitioner gave May 81, 1927
as the date OF marriage and said
her husband has been intolerably
cruel since January /, 1880. She
sought custody OF two minor chill
dren and support allowances. The
husband contested the action.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
EUREKAS DRILL

In preparation for busy season
on the diamond, Eureka Colored
Stars will work out In a lengthy
baseball drill tonight at 5 o'clock on
the Fulton Park field. All candidates
for positions are invited TO attend
the practice session.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08

Officer William G. Dryer Of the
police accident prevention bureau Is
concerned with "disobeying orders OF
officers" In the following article
Eased on section 1888 from the city
statutes.
Whenever the operator Of any mo-
tor vehicle shall not promptly bring
his motor vehicle to fun stop upon
the signal OF any otfi<rr IN uniform
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
NEW HAvENER KILLED

New Haven, Conn, May 8.-(UP)
today we're investigating the
cause OF an automobile accident
which killed Henry Soderlund when
his car left the road and hit pole.
The inqpiry was being conducted
by the medical examiner.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
Captured Jap Sub On
Exhibition Tuesday
Committee Expects $4,000 Persons to Inspect Nip
pOnese Undersea Boat Used in Pearl HarbOr Attack

More than $4,000 people expected to view the
japanese two-man submarine which will arrive in Water
hurry Tuesday, May H. under auspices of the Treasury
Department The sub is being brought to Waterbury
promote the sale of war bonds and stamps Chairman
visit is Mrs Robert w. Harvey. Those assisting are j.
Francis Smith, Charles J. Allen and Raymond E. Tracy
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08

A $15 series p war savings bond
will purchase a $3.50 CALDER semi-au-
tomato rifle for a Marine and Sup-
ply him with gas mask.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
News Of
Connecticut

West Lebanon, Me, May 8-(UP)
Archie Colburn, IS, father OF
eight children, was killed late yes
terday when his team OF horses
bolted and hurled him from dump
cart, fracturing his skull.
Providence, r. l., May S-(UP)-
An 86-year- widow who deiied
the Federal Government successfully
will sponsor the Liberty ship Moses
Brown Monday at the Walsh Kaiser
Shipyard.
Mrs. Edwin Barnett'S cottage was
condemned a year ago to make way
for the clearing Of the yard. But she
refused to bulge and now lives with
In the yard gates.
Boston, May g. CUP 49, An I'M
identified crippled man about IS
year old was killed instantly early
today when struck by an automobile
while crossing Back Bay street.
The motoriSt a 54-year-old Dor
chester resident, was held for quest
ioning by police.
Boston, May s. (UP) Leo +.
Kelly, 80, Of Dorchester, brother Of
Former Massachusetts, 1t. - Gov.
Francis e. Kelly, narrowly escaped
injury today when he was held up
I'm his tavern by an unidentified
gunman.
Kelly reported 70 police that when
he returned to his tavern after hours
to check receipts, he was held up
by q man standing behind the bar.
Kelly said he Jumped the burglar, hit
him with a stool and whiSkey bottle.
The gunman, covered with blood.
tried three times 10 shoot the pro-
prietOr but each time his gun jam
med
Kelly said the man, who escaped.
was about six feet tall and thin A
hat left at the scene bore a New
York trademark
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08
CADETS GRADUATE

Williamstown, Mass, May Sup
The second battalion Of 1873 avia-
ton cadets was graduated today
from the U. s. Navy Flight Prepar
The battalion will enter advanced
flying training In civilian aeronau-
tics war training service schools
The first group was graduated foul
weeks ago.
atory school at williams college.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08

Beef cattle have been raised in
Florida for more than four centur-
les.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-05-08

On May 10 the members OF the
Glee club of Westover school will
present a musical program for the
benefit OF the Red Cross War fund
In the town hall at p. m. The
public Is invited to attend.