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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10

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University post, later going to Fair
field High, outside of Bridgeport
where he has been located for the
past several years Considerable
rumor has surrounded the possible
application of John Bobby Cav
anaugh, Crosby graduate, former
athletic star, now teaching in Penn
Avenue, Maryland high school. His
application has not been made re-
Gently. but may be among some ap-
plications filed as long as ten years
ago.
Mr.. Lee is believed to have the
INSIDE" track for the post, which
pays the same salary as the one he
now has, both jobs having a $4,000
maximum after 20 years service. The
Crosby position entails less work for
one man than the Wildly director
ship of athletics which involves ply
steal training classes and swimming
each day: besides the coaching of
baseball, football and basketball. At
Crosby, baseball and swimming is
coached by j. o. P. Manherz, who
also takes half the physical train
ing classes each day.
Last but not least, Mr.. Lee is "in-
terested" he told the Democrat. The
writer asked him: IF the Crosby
position were offered you, would you
make change? To that he said:
IF such an offer were made, would
naturally give it great deal of con-
sideration" adding that he natural
ly" would be interested. DR.. Condor
would not comment on the personal
qualifications of either Mr.. Lee or
Mr.. Tracy for he has known both
men for many years.
Should the application of Mr..
Cavanaugh officiall-- come through,
and he is certified to the Connecti-
cut Board of Education, there is an
outside chance that he may be ap-
pointed to Wildly, If Mr.. Lee is Of
fered and accepts the Crosby posi-
ton which will, in all probability. be
filled, before the September term
and the new school year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10

outing, lost his rationing privileges
for two months.
Paul LeBonte of 70 Pond street
caused two months suspension OF
his mothers "a" ration book after
the OPA learned he went to Lake
Compounce. The youth will enter
the Army soon and no punishment
was lodged against him directly. His
mother is Mrs. Lucy Sheparelli of
1894 Baldwin street.
Driving to visit a relative was
found to be an insufficient reason
for using his gasoline rations in the
case of Peter Jardinello of Torring-
ton, and a one month suspension of
his "a" book resulted. He was al
lowed to keep his occupational driv-
ing rations, however.
"Off Course"
Joseph Baroni of Lakeside boule-
ward who drove with Charles Fun
eri of 1856 West Grove street to
Housatonic Meadows lost his "a
book for 10 days. Their original trip
to obtain new trailer was consid-
cred legal but the pair drove a
mile off the route and camped for
the night.
"a" books of Irving Weiner of 81
Niagara street, Waterbury, and
Frances Weiner of Brooklyn, N. Y.
were suspended for IS days. They
claimed they went to Bristol to look
for rent.
Rations of Antonio Ciofani of IA
Park avenue will be restored after
three months instead of five, the
commissioner ruled yesterday modi-
flying a Judgment imposed several
weeks ago.
Cases of Raymond and Fay
Smith of Mount Vernon, N. Y. which
were continued from last week re-
ceived a further continuance of 1.-TWO
weeks The couple claimed they
went to Southbury to make repairs
to their summer home after receiv-
ing permission from their local ra-
ton board. Confirmation of their
claims had not yet been received
yesterday and decision was put off.
The next local hearings will be
held Saturday, July IT, with William
Beers presiding in the absence of
Mr.. Smyth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10

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April for the spring common pleas
session which will continue to June
80. Judge Swain will preside at the
criminal session in April and Judge
Pickett in the final one of the court
year in June.
Other summer chambers sessions,
arranged for urgent court matters
that can't be postponed to the reg
ular fall session have ben allotted
in superior courts of the state as
follows: Willimantic, June % to
July 2; Middletown, July 6 to g.;
Bridgeport, July IL to 16; New Ha-
ven, July rs to 30; Hartford, Aug. 2
to 6; Bridgeport, Aug. to 10; Hart
ford, Aug. 16 to 20; Bridgeport, Aug.
% to q; New Haven, Aug. 30 to
Sept 3; Bridgeport, Sept. 6 to 10.
Common Pleas court chambers
sessions have been arranged as fol-
lows: New London, July to g.;
Hartford, July IL to 16; Bridgeport,
July 10 to %; Hartford, July 26 to
30; New Haven, Aug. 2 to 6 and 16
to 81; Hartford, Aug. 30 to Sept. g.;
Litchfield, Sept. to 10.
The court assignments were made
by the superior court judges and
state supreme court justices at
their annual meeting last month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10

Inc AXIS reaCtlOn by radio also
was SLOW The Rome radio had been
warning the Italian people that a
desperate defense must be made of
the Island, repeatedly emphasizing
Mussolini's warning that peace at
this time meant dishonor and disas-
ter.
(The first Axis word of the in
vasion came from the German
trans-ocean news agency in a dis
patch datelined London" 1t said
that according to an official an
nouncement Allied forces had start
ed landing operations in Sicily. The
same agency next flashed a Wash
ington announcement of the land
ing. Berlin radio later repeated the
news
"ImpOrtant" Movements
Radio Vichy told the people of
made important" troop movements
for an imminent invasion of Sicily.
The transmissions of the Italian
news agency Stegani began as usual
this morning with the words: Vim
cere Vincere-Victory Victory"
But the agency'S first two transmits
sions failed TO mention Sicily.
(The Owl said that the first Axis
mention of the invasion Of Sicily
was in a German broadcast for non
European areas and that the Axis
people were not informed Of the de-
velopmentS some hours later.
The first great Allied assault
against the European fortress was
started after a coldly. scientific day
and night aerial bombardment that
accelerated steadily for two weeks.
The Allied attacks met steadily de-
creasing Axis aerial opposition but
1t was uncertain whether the en-
envy was holding back his main
strength despite the Allied efforts
to force him to fight in the air.
AS the aerial assault reached a
crescendo, fighters and fighter
bombers in large numbers Joined in
the attack to shoot up Axis trucks
and railroad equipment in order to
hinder or halt the movement OF
enemy forces when the invasion be-
gan.
Meantime, Canadian forces had
been moved into the Mediterranean
theater. They included infantrymen
anC tank crews which had been
training in England.
United Press Correspondent Will
liam Wilson, who accompanied the
Canadians to this theater. described
the speech of a brigadier as the men
prepa1 ed for their big test.
You're the equal of any troops
in the world in training and equip
ment," the B-igadier told one tank
regiment. But there's one thing we
don't know a damn thing about
what it's Like to be on the actual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
Hey Auto Driuers!
Look at This: Supreme Court Rules Pedestrian
Has Right of Way on Public Streets
Operation of Auto Just Privilege
Not Right.

crossing purposes, between two
streets not a crosswalk. The COM
pany appealed on the ground that
only the crosSwalk was for use by
the pedestrian, and that if he
crossed otherwise, 1t was at his
own peril.
With the situation as it is in
Waterbury, by reason of the dim
out, it is most essential, in view
of this decision, that the auto
mobile driver be alert to the pos
sibility of person darting across
the street other than at a cross
walk. If he isn't, and an accident
follows, it is fair to assume that
this decision on the part of the
highest court Of the land, will
make him liable in damages,
civilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10

Commissioner Walter w. Smyth
ordered suspension of gasoline ra-
tioning privileges ranging from 10
DAYS to three months in eight cases,
suspended judgment in three, and
granted one continuance.
Counsel For Defense
Yesterdays hearings inaugurated
the appearance of lawyers who aid
ed drivers in presenting their cases.
Although legal counsel had entered
the cases previously it was for the
purpose of asking continuances OF
clients who were unable to appear
themselves at the designated time.
Among those heard yesterday was
Josiah Evans, prominent Beacon
Falls resident, who received a sus-
pended judgment after his testi-
mony showed he was at his summer
cottage at Laural Beach for the
express purpose of inspecting dam
ages to the house, when OPA in
spectors stopped him. He produced
a statement from plumber who
had been called to make repairs,
and stated a trip to the premises
by bus would have taken five hours
and involved a mile and half
walk. A lawyer, who appeared as
"a friend" also spoke in his behalf
Fred Robillard of Winsted who
used his car to get to Twin Lakes
for vacation received a suspen-
sion of rationing privileges for
three months, despite his protests
| In In ~ n
his war job in Torrington and sew
eral of his riders would be with
out transportation. The OPA at
torney instructed the motorist to
contact his plant transportation
committee at once and If no other
means of getting him to work is
found, his occupational driving
privileges will be restored.
James Carr of Torrington admit
ted to driving to Twin Lakes with
several companions, but said they
were looking for lost dog and
explained the early morning trip by
saying one of his friends became
lost and they were delayed in get
ting back. A tWo-month suspension
was imposed, but the motorist was
told he will be allowed a restora-
ton on statement from his plant
transportation committee that he
has no other way of getting to
work.
Joseph Bonacassio of 81 River
street, Waterbury, was exonerated
of charges after he testified he was
apprenended near Stamford Beach
while on his way to buy a tank
pump for his local oil business. He
said he got lost in making a turn
from the Boston Post road and was
not more than mile off the route
when an inspector stopRed him. A
suspended judgment wa$ entered.
A continuance was granted in the
case OF Wesley Percival of New Bri-
tain who drove his sick wife in the
car of his brother, Howard to a
lake resort. The OPA asked him to
produce a doctors certificate at the
hearing on July %.
Judgment was suspended in the
case of Fred Wolcox of Torrington
after the driver stated he drove to
Twin Lakes to obtain a boat which
he had sold and was scheduled to
deliver to the new owner.
Louis Troota of Oakville received
a three-month suspension after it
was found his trip to shore was
made to deliver articles to his wife
who was vacationing there.
Morey Bradley of Plymouth who
drove to Lake Compounce for an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
WATERBURY BILLS
BEFORE GOVERNOR
No Action Taken This
Morning; Decision Re-
ported Due Shortly

At 10 O'Clock this morning Gov.
Raymond E. Baldwin hadn't taken
any action on the remaining Wa
terbury bills. He has few more
days in which to decide whether to
sign or veto them.
One of the most controversial bills
was the one changing the setup OF
the assessors office; another chang
ing the salaries of the policemen and
firemen; another one freezes the
nurses of the health department
into office for life.
The policemen's bill establishes
permanency to the $500 annual cost
of living bonus now paid them on
temporary basis. The firemen's bill
does this too, but also boosts the
pay of the deputy fire chief, fire
marshal, assistant marshal, captains
and lieutenants considerably above
the salaries they now receive besides
the $500 bonus.
The assessors bill abolishes the
present five-man board of assessors
and replaces 1t with one chief as
SCISSOR, and two deputies. The chief
assessor is to be nominated by the
mayor, subject to approval by two
thirds of the aldermen. The two
deputies are appointed by the chief
assessor. All are appointed for life.
The city administration Is also op-
posed to the bill promoting POLES
Sergt. George Chatfield to a cap
taincy.
Still another opposed by the city
administration is the bill which d.
rectly names commission to con-
duct an investigation of the city's
pension system. Those named on 1t
are Sens. Francis r. Sumna (R)
and John F. Tobin (R) both Of this
city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
MRS. MACUIRE
gs DIED FRIDAY
Well Known Resident
Lived Here Most of Her
Life; Funeral Monday

Litchfeld, July 10.-Mrs. Alice M.
Mcguire, 10, widow of Thomas
Mcguire and resident of Litchfield
and this locality most of her life,
died early Friday morning.
Mrs. Mcguire was born in Goshen
Nov. %, 1868, daughter of Robert
and Ann (Welch Moore. After
living in Milton a short time she
came to Litchfield. Later she re-
sided in Winsted for about 10 years.
She also lived in Waterbury and
conducted an art shop there. The
latter years of her life we're spent
in Litchfield on West street. Her
husband died in 1899.
She was a communicate Of St
Anthony's church, Litchfield. Sur
vivors are her sister, Mrs. Samuel
Cone of Yonkers, N. Y, and several
nieces and nepheWs.
The funeral will be held in st
Anthony's church Monday at 10 a
m. Burial will be in st. Anthony's
cemetery. Friends may call at the
home on West street beginning late
Saturday afternoon and also or
Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
Germany Learns Thot
A War Is Really On

London, July 10. "a Cup - A
German DNB News Agency dispatch
broadcast by the Berlin radio today
said that strong Anglo-American
Forces carried out their expected
landing attempt" on the southeast
coast of Sicily.
"They had to face immediate de-
tense action of Axis troops" the
broadcast said.
The broadcast was the first re-
port of the invasion broadcast by
Axis radios attributed to other than
Allied sources. The DNB dispatch
carried a Berlin dateune.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
BY THE OUT EASTER

Automobile drivers in Water
bury and throughout the country
may be interested to know that
the United States Supreme Court
has recently ruled that the pedes-
TRAN has the right to walk upon
any portion of the highway, re-
CARELESS of white lines inaugu-
rated by the police, as places of
recognized crossing for the pub
lie. For years, we have always
held that the driving of an auto
mobile was a privilege, not right
for the owner of the car. And the
supreme court has so ruled.
Here in Connecticut, however,
1t is our impression, the courts
have held to the theory that all
pedestrians must cross at the in
dicated points, and that unless
they did they could not recover
damage for injuries sustained.
But now we have the word of
A. j. Engelman of New York, in
communication to The Sun,
wherein he quotes from the men,
orandum of the supreme court, as
follows, to wit:
THE streets belong to the pub
lie; pedestrians have the right to
walk on any part of the street or
roadway; and that right cannot
be taken away. Driving car is a
privilege that may be revoked at
any time; therefore it becomes in
cumbent upon the driver of an
automobile to see to it that he
does not strike the pedestrian"
Mr.. Engelman is president of
the PEDESTRIANS otorist Safety
league.
The case in question involved
the jury's verdict Of $4,000 for
the plaintiff, the pedestrian. The
pedestrian was struck by a car
while crossing the street at a point
other than that set aside for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
FUNERALS

The funeral of Emil c. Hansen of
Brewster, N. Y, formerly of this
city will be held Monday afternoon
at o'clock at the Anderson Funeral
Home, 10 Central avenue, Rev.
Francis o. Ayres, officiating. Burial
will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home tonight from to 9 and Sun
day from to S and to 9 p. m.
The funeral of Mrs. Elise Liberty
was held yesterday from the home,
345 Highland avenue, to st. AIMS
Church, Rev. Ernest Lamontagne
officiating, assisted by Rev. Ubald
Laurion and Rev. Alfred Matthew.
Miss Marie Gervais was soloist and
George Perrault, organist. Burial
was in st. Brigids cemetery, Che
shire, with committal services by
Rev. P. A. Mccarthy. Bearers were
Edouard Laliberte, Ernest P. Belval,
Hillaire Langlois, r. Lecuyer, Fred
Langlois and Roderic Adam.
The funeral of Mrs. Maudie
Rowe Adamek took place at o'clock
this afternoon at the Snyder fu-
neral home, ia Willow street. Rev.
Francis o. Ayres, rector of st. Johns
Episcopal church, officiating. Burial
was in Riverside cemetery.
Funeral services for Matthew
Dambrauskas will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 at the Deliniks fu-
neral home, II Congress avenue.
Burial will be in the Lithuanian In
dependent cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home from to
10 p. m. today.
The funeral of John Joseph
Mraz, SO, 419 South Leonard street,
will be held Monday at IL a. m. at
the Anderson funeral home, 10 Gen.
trail avenue, with Rev. Francis O..
Ayres of st. Johns Episcopal church
officiating. Burial will be in new
Pine Grove cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home this evening from 7 to 9 and
tomorrow from to and 7 to 9
r. ILL., o.. H.
The funeral of Mrs. Ida Mae
Snow of 636 Bank street was held
yesterday from the Keyes' funeral
home to Grace Baptist church. Rev.
Jonathan Reed, officiating. Burial
was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for Edward T.
Monaghan were held today at 8:15
a. m. from the Mulville funeral
home, 270 West Main ST., to St.
Margaret's church at 9. Burial was
in new st. Joseph's cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alison
(Tripp) Wiegand, Southington,
were held this morning at 1890
o'clock at the Gould funeral home,
Southington. Rev. Philip King, pas
tor of the Plantsville Congregation
al church, officiating. Burial was in
Oak Hill cemetery, Southington.
The funeral Of Luigi Rizzuto, 1T
Highlawn ST., was held today at
a. M, from the Maiorano funeral
home, IS Willow St.. to the Church
of Our Lady of Lourdes at 9. Burial
was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for
weekly payments during disabil-
ity were approved today by Com
pensatiOn Commissioner John ].
O'ConnelI:
Alice Ross of IS State street,
Waterbury, against Waterbury
Clock Co., $16.29 beginning June
II, fracture of left arm.
Charles Van Deusen of Tor
rington against American Brass
Co., of TOrrington, $19.23 begin
ming June 20, strained back.
DOmenic Frenza of 26 Baldwin
street, Waterbury, against Amer
lean Brass Co., SIS beginning
July 2, hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
Other Invasion Fronts
Are Indicted Today

London, July 10. - CUP - Brit
ish military observers limited strong
ly today that the Allied invasion of
Sicily may be followed quickly by
other and possibly more important
landings around the northern rim
of the Mediterranean.
With apparently intentional vague
ness, informants asserted that the
Sicilian operation should not be re-
garded as "the only landing or even
the (capitaD landing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
Mister Musso
Has Word To Say

London, July 10 - CUP - The
italian high command said today
that Allied forces, including para
troops, began an attack ON Sicily
last night with powerful naval and
air support.
The communique, broadcast by
the Rome radio, marked the first
Italian acknowledgement that an
invasion had been attempted.
Fighting is progressing along the
southeastern coast of sicily, the
communique said, breaking seven
hours of silence no the first attack
on Italian soil so close to the home
land.
1talo-German forces were report
ed countering tn eenemy assault
"decisively".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10

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of abatement. Many villages changed
hand srepeatedly in the course OF
few hours, but nowhere has the
enemy progressed in the past "a
hours, the dispatch said
Equally fierce battles were raging
between Orel and Kursk at the
northern end of the front, but here
the enemy has been stopped cold
for more than four days and at
some points the Russians have
gained ground in counter attacks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
AIRMAN PARACHUTES HOME

Fairfield, Cal. (UP)-Lt. Wilton
Mason Ward, member of a night
fighter squadron, dropped in on his
parents at home the other night
On a Today leave, Ward had his
pilot circle the Mason ranch near
Fairfield. Then he bailled out and
parachuted home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
PRIVATE MALONEY
REPORTED BETTER

Private Joseph Maloney of the
Waterbury Fire Department was re-
ported in fairly good condition by st
Mary's hospital this morning. Pri-
vate Maloney. who is seriously was
admitted to the hospital on Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
EIREMEN SMOTHER
BLAZE IN RUBBISH

A rubbish fire In the cellar of a
home owned by Salvatore Spinella,
10 Bishop street, was extinguished
by firemen late yesterday after
ucon. Slight damage was caused.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
OBITUARY

Gallo - Rocco Gallo, Ct, of %
West Liberty street died yesterday
at his home after short illness. He
is survived by his wife, Angelina
(ColuccD Gallo of this city and a
nephew Pasquale Gallo of Newark
N. j. Born in Italy, he came here
40 years ago.
The funeral will be held from his
home Monday morning at $3.50 to
Our Lady of Lourdes church for a
solemn high Mass at $50. Burial
will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends
may call at the home after p. m.
today.
MASSELLI-Mrs:' Mary (Valvano)
Maselli, 38, of 60 Pinehurst avenue,
wife of Domenic Maselli, died last
evening at her residence, after a
short illness. A native of Italy, she
came to this city when a few
months old and has resided here
since that time. She was a charter
member of the Aviglianese Wom-
ems society and was the first re-
cording secretary of the organiza-
ton, holding that post until 1941
when ill health brought about her
retirement.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Maselli
is survived by her mother, Mrs. Car
mela (Mas2cinD Valvano; brother,
Daniel Valvano; three sisters, Mrs
Charles Ali, Mrs Joseph Diana and
Miss Angela Calvano, all of Water
bury.
The funeral will take place
from the home, 60 Pinehurst Ave-,
Tuesday morning, to Our Lady of
LourdeS church where solemn
high Mass will be celebrated at a
time to be announced. Burial will
be in the family plot at Calvary
cemetery. Friends may call at the
home tonight beginning at o'clock
and all day Sunday. The board of
directors of the Aviglianese Wom-
ems society are requested to meet
at the home Sunday night at 8
o'clock to pay their respects.
CORDEN-George j. Gordon, OF
20 Wales street, lifelong resident
of this city, died yesterday afternoon
at his home following a brief ill
less. The son of Henry and Bridget
(MitchelD Gordon, he was a COM
municant of SIS Peter and Paul
Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Katherine (Rooney) Gordon,
son, Harry A., brother, Pierce
S. Gordon and four grandchildren,
all of this city.
The funeral will be held Monday
morning at $3.50 o'clock from the
Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main
ST., to SIS. Peter and Paul Church
for a solemn high Mass at 9 O'Clock.
Burial will be in new st. Joseph's
cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home this evening and to-
morrow afternoon and evening.
JACOBS - Mrs. Catherine ia
cobs, sister of Mrs. Frederick
Ellis of 1853 NeWbury street, died
Saturday in Brooklyn, N. Y. Funeral
services were held Wednesday at
the Church of the Good Shepherd,
Brooklyn, with burial in Holy Cross
cemetery there.
Besides Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Jacobs
leaves two sons, Thomas of Brook
lyn, and Herbert with the U. S.
Army in Africa; two daughters,
Mrs. Catherine Sicily, Brooklyn,
/ and Mrs. A. Benson, Long Island;
two other sisters, Mrs. NJ. Mathe-
son, Brooklyn, and Mrs. z. Delaney,
Beverly, Mass; six grandchildren;
two nieces and two nepheWs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10
Variety OF Alibis
Highlight Hearing
Lost Dog, "Sick Friend Among Explanations Given
OPA Commissioner; Several Penalties Imposed

Driving to make repairs to summer cottage, to look
for lost dog to give relaxation to sick member of the
family and to look for rent were among the excuses
preferred by motorists who appeared in the local common
pleas courtroom yesterday afternoon to answer charges
Of violating the OPA ban on non essential driving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-10

Tribal chiefs Of the Cold Coast
Of Africa have been asked to collect
more honey for soldiers and airmen
stationed there, and for beeswax,
which II used for war purposes.