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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
GRANTED
NOLLE FOR S1OO
Accused Recently Ar
rested in Raid on Bank
Street Apartment

Joseph Cleto, Sc. Of BOT Banh
street, received a nolle on a charge
Of selling liquor to minors after he
paid a 500 fine in common pleas
court today The accused was ar
rested May 10 following a raid on
Bank street apartment where
teen age boys and girls were found
drinking liquor and indulging in
immoral games. He was fined $3.50
on arraignment in municipal court
May 81 and applied to the higher
court
Other cases, all of which were
tried by Judge Abraham S. Bor-
don, and prosecuted by Attorney
William j. Larkin, were disposed of
as follows:
Tessie Turner, breach of the
peace, 10 days in jail; Stanley
! Crane, reckless driving, SIS fine on
plea of guilty; George LotviS, sell
ing liquor to intoxicated person, not
guilty plea, court trial selected, con-
tinued to June 3; Eugene Gasparri,
keeping liquor with intent to sell,
continued to June Is; Clayton
DethlefSon, breach of the peace,
nolled; CarmeIa Russo, danger of
falling into habits of vice, con-
tinued indefinitely; Richard Tuckey
breach Of the peace, nolled; Ray
mond Chester, breach of the peace,
nolled; James Keenan,, dispensing
liquor after closing hours, noued:
Frank Maclina, lascivious car
riage, continued to September term;
Elizabeth Machine, breach of the
peace, continued to September term
Melvin Donovan, breach of the
peace and intoxication, continues
to September term; John F. Rubino
non-support, continued to Septem-
Der term; Stanley Retkowski,
breach of the pecae, continued to
June 3; Joseph Cargonien, conduct
ing slaughter house, nolled; Lev,
Daigle, non-support, continued &c
September term; Edward S. Nor
man, non-support, plea of not guilty
court trial selected, continued &c
June 3; Jerry Daddona, reckless
driving, continued to June 3;
Leonard Pope, reckless driving
nolled; D. Welton Thompson,
breach Of the peace, not-guilty plea,
jury trial selected, continued to
June Is; Anthony Yarosis, breach
of the peace and assault, not-guilty
plea, court trial selected, continued
to June 3; James Brown operating
under the influence of liquor ano
breach of the peace, plea of not
guilty, court trial, continued to
June 3; Robert L. Davis, breach OF
the peace, nolled; Jimmie Atkins
breach of the peace, not-guilty
plea, court trial, continued to June
3; Matty KarboWicz, breach of this
peace, nolled;
The following cases were with
drawn: Lloyd Knight, operating
while license under suspension and
breach of the peace; Arthur Baptis-
ii, breach of the peace and intoxi-
cation; Otto Stoppani, breach Of
the peace and assault; and Vincent
Edwards, Breach of the peace.
Meat prices in Mexico are soar
ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
FEWER BUSES IN
LOCAL SERVICE
Many Changes Made in
Schedules; PubIic's
Spirit Cooperation

A further Curtailment of bus
service during off-peak hours and
on Sundays has been announced
and is expected tC result in a large
saving of gasoline. The additional
changes have been placed in effect
by the C. R. & L. company, while
the Cooke street Line, Inc, just
made a cut in service during the
after morning rush hours and in
the evening.
A great over-croWding of buSses
last week when the new c. R. & L.
schedule took effect was noted, and
holiday traffic was especially heavy,
but the public appears cooperative
and understanding, bus company Of
ficialS report. The cut in service is
expected to save 20 per cent of the
gasoline supply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
WOMEN SEEK MORE
DIVORCES IN SEATTLE

Seattle ,UP)-Financial independ-
ence gained by women in war plants
has resulted in an increase in the
divorce rate. court officials reported.
Records showed 400 divorce &C
lions were filed during March, the
largest number on record here, as
compared to BOT filed in March,
1912. Most of the suits were
brought by wives.
with women working as much
as they do, they have the money
to take care of themselves" Nor
man Riddell, county clerk, said.
Some women have been planning
divorces for a long time-and now
they can afford to obtain them"
He said the divorce rate has near
Iy doubled here since 1941.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
AUXILIARY FIREMEN
TO WITNESS TESTS

A demonstration of a trailer pump
will be made for auxiliary firemen
tomorrow night at 7 o'clock at Pearl
Lake, Pvt. Thomas E. McGrath,
acting chief of the auxiliary force
announced today. The pump is the
first to be placed in working order
Of IS donated by the federal gov
ernment
The demonstration was arranged
at the request of number of aux
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
NEWS


Seventy-SlX names were read in
roll call at yesterdays special
morning worship service at Bunker
Hill Congregations church. In a
sermon entitled What Makes He
roes," Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, pas
tor, declared that the common peo-
'ple constitute the hope of the flu
ture for establishment OF freedom
and world brotherhood. He cited
the large number OF famous men
in American history who were COM
mon people.
Christ's faith was in the common
man, said the pastor, pointing out
that Jesus Christ appointed IL or
binary persons to become disciples
to spread His gospel. Mr.. Fairbank
urged that those on the home front
keep this faith alive for the sake
Of all fighting men.
Rev. Maurice J. Anderson, pastor
of Mill Plain Union church, who
preached this farewell sermon Sun
day morning, is in New York today
to be married to Miss Kitty T.
Thomstad, formerly of Norway. He
was Rev. Matthew G.. Madden's
successor at the church last fall
Rev. Mr.. Anderson and his bride
will honeymoon in Ridgecrest, N. c.,
during the month of June and the
rest of the summer in Louisville,
KY. They intend to fly to China
in the fall to take up missionary
work to which they were appointed
by the Foreign Mission Board of
the Southern Baptist convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

proved invaluable to the Allies as
scouts and Stretcherbearers, and
they are making more money now
than they ever save before. Just
selling souvenirs to the American
soldiers who will pay exhorbitant
prices for anything that they want
Sow rites Corporal Joseph Yarmala,
former employe of the Waterbury
Tool Company who is stationed in
New Guinea with the Army Air
Corps. In his letter to friends here,
he tells of the mean and tough"
mosquitoes who plague the soldiers
there.
Corporal Yarmala was stationed
in Australia before serving in New
Guinea.
Private First Glass Harold F..
Golden, former American Brass Co.
employe, has been assigned to the
Army Air Forces Technical school
at Sioux Falls, S. D., where he will
be trained as a radio operator
mechanic. Son of Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Griffin of 210 Meriden road.
he received preliminary training at
Sheppard Field, Texas.
Private Charles N. LeaS, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton LeaS of 236
Orange street, is serving in the
southwest Pacific according to the
latest report. He has been in the
Army for three years, having en-
listed May 90, 1910, in the quarter
master corps of a coast artillery
unit. A graduate of Leavenworth
high school, he was stationed at
Scofield Barracks in Hawaii at the
time of the Jap raid on Pearl Har-
Dor.
Robert H Hall of 43 Mohican
avenue was recently advanced to the
grade of private, first class, with the
Army Air Forces at Miami Beach,
Fla.
Attached to a medical unit at
Camp Grant, ILL.,, Frank A. Chiu-
sano of 20 Nichols street. has been
promoted to the grade of corporal.
Alcott Beardsley, son of Mrs.
Alice Beardsley of 1874 Euclid ave
nue., recently received a promotion
to corporal at Mcclellan Field, Cal,
where his duties include en.ertain-
ment and education as main as
signments. Before entering the
service, Corporal Beardsley was en-
ployed as teacher.
Second Lieutenant Norbert Alex
sis, son of Alexander j. Aleksis
of Center street, is associated with
the personnel department of the
Army Air Transport Command at
New York City. He was stationed
at Miami, Fla.
A former announcer of radio sta
lions WBRY and WNEW in New
York, Lieutenant Aleksis is grad
uate of Notre Dame University and
Columbia Law school.
After spending a short leave With
his parents, Robert McWeeney, sea-
man, second class, son OF sergeant
and Mrs. Charles McWeeney, Jrr
has returned to his base in New
York City. He received boot train
ing at Newport, r, l., and advanced
training at Newport gunnery school
Seaman McWeeney has seen duty
on a submal: ne-chaser.
John F. Baker, Jr., 18, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker of Spring
road is spending 7-day furiougil
here before returning to the naval
training center at Sampson ~
v. for advanced training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
WOMEN
in Il Il
SERVICE

Helen Elizabeth Beach, daughter OF
lanes w. Beach of the Salvation
Army Corps has reported for m
doctrination and training at the
WAC training center at Fort
Deyens, Mass. Before her enlistment
Auxiliary Beach was employed as
nurse in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
JOSEPH E. DAVIS
LANDS IN ALASKA

Washington, June 1-(UP)-White
House secretary Stephen T. Early
said today that Joseph E. Davies,
returning to this country from a
special mission to Moscow, has
landed in Alaska.
Early did not know when Davies
could be expected here. Davies,
former U. S. ambassador to Moscow.
was sent there with a sealed letter
from the president to Soviet Premier
Josef Stain and is returning with
the reDlV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
COMMUNITY CLUB
HOLDS SERVICES
Annual Tribute to De-
ceased Members Paid at
Memorial Day Exercises
Washington Hill

washington Park Community
Club held their annual Memorial
Day exercises Tor their deceased
members Sunday, with the Flag
raising in the morning at 1918.
Boy Scouts of Troop 8, with Scout
master Frank Sacco sounding
Taps. President John Lynch,
Frank A. McGrath, j. B. Cuddy and
George Lynch, assisted.
The formal services took place in
front of the Community House
shortly after o'clock. Members OF
the Earbenders also attended the
exercises, as well as relatives, and
friends of the deceased members OF
the Community Club.
The Washington Park quartet
with the following Mrs. Anna Johns
Mrs. James Carroll, Miss Helen Nc
Kenna. and led by Mrs. Frank Nc
Grath, sang the Star Spangled
Banner, as the opening song and
Abide With Me at the close.
Frank A. McGrath chairman OF
the committee introduced the
speakers who included: Rev. Alan
Fairbank, pastor of Bunker Hill
Congregational church giving the
| invocation; Mayor John S. Monagan
and Superintendent of Parks James
Curtin, gave short addresses, re-
viewing the purpose of Memorial
Day, and touching on one we'll
/ known deceased members the late
Mayor of the City of Waterbury
Vincent A. Scully, whose father,
Martin Scully was the first pres
ident of the club.
John Lynch, president of Wash
ington Park Community Club at the
present time, spoke OF the ap-
preaching dedication of the Service
Flag for sons and daughters, and
brothers or sisters of members Of
the club and asked that everyone
get the names of these young peo-
pie to the secretary as soon as
possible, to help the committee get
their work completed. He also asked
the members to attend the dedica-
ton exercises which are scheduled
to take place June 25th.
Reading of the names of the de-
ceased members was the work OF
Frank Sacco, scoutmaster of Troop
9, with the Boy Scouts forming a
V with the color guards standing at
attention. Mrs. Edith Richardson
Plankey, then placed the memorial
wreath on the PLAGUE Of Martin
Scully, after which the buglers
sounded Taps. Rev. James Woods,
of St Peter and Pauls church, gave
the Benediction, and the Memorial
exercises for Washington Park
Community Club came to close
for the year 1913, with a prayer to
the good Lord, to make our list of
casualties as small as possible for
next year.
Thursday being Ascension Day,
Masses at St Francis Xavier will
be at $50, $50, 1880 and $3.50 and
on Friday, which is the First Friday
of June, Masses will be $50, $50
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
I%n>4MS1yn>vtE
ESTABLISHED 1883
Get 1t Out Of Your System
ESTABLISHED 1883

Set 1t Out OF Your System
Ifyou're one of those men who try
to make themselves believe $50
too much to pay for a suit-our
Thrifty Fifty suits will prove
you're wrong.
Our $50 suits are thrifty suits for
the wisely thrifty who figure
sIothes for the long puII-who
figure clothes on a service mile
aqe-ond who don't object to
clothes with enough good worked
in by hand style in them, to make
better looking men Of the men
who wear them.
There's nothing left out Of these
clothes that should be in-noth-
ing in that should be left out-olI
in oII-they're great clothes to be
seen in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

Volunteer "shock troops" OF bus
inessmen, women and boys and girls
in Walworth County, S. D., brought
in more than 5000 acres of grain
last year when the county harvest
was threatened by labor short
age
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

The youngest son, Aviation
Cadet Michael M. Carlone, 20, has
begun basic flight training at the
basic flying school of the Army
Air Forces at Majors Field, Green
vile, Texas. He served previously
at Atlantic City and the Army
Air Field in San Antonio, Texas,
and is presently stationed at
Jones Field in Bonham, Texas.
Cadet Carlone was employed at
the Benrus Watch company be-
fore his enlistment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01
Crosby High School Honor Students Announced Today
News Of
Connecticut

Hartford, June 1-(UP)-The vio-
lent death toll for the Memorial
Day week end was raised to eight
today with the death of Anthony
Poniccia, 40, Manchester, whose au-
tomobile rammed tree, and the
shotgun suicide of Kenneth H
Wheeler, So, Norwich.
Automobiles, however, contributed
only to three Of the deaths as COM
pared with seven over the holiday
week end year ago.
Buses and trains carried heavier
loads this year as a result of the
ban on pleasure driving. The New
England Transportation company
reported its volume was much
heavier" than year ago and it was
impossible to provide facilities for
all travellers.
Danielson, June 1-(UP) Former
Probate Judge Sabin S. Russell, SO,
died at the Putnam hospital Monday
after an illness.
Russell was a former clerk of the
state house of representatives, a
town prosecutor. and served as pro-
bate judge for 20 years. He recently
was appointed to the legal commit
tee of the state war council.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday. He is survived by his widow,
a son and daughter.
New Haven June 1-CUP)-Traffic
Officer Charles J. Breen, 46, lost his
right forearm last night when he
fell in the path of a trolley car al
ter pushing woman pedestrian out
Of danger of being run down by the
same vehicle.
Windsor Locks, June 1-(UP)-
The Army pilot who lost his life
when his plane plunged into Long
Island Sound off Branford Sunday
was identified today by the Bradley
Field base commander as Second
Lieut.. Neil c. Donovan, 23, Scran-
ton, Pa.
His father, Maj. William Dono-
van, is attached to Walter Reed hos
pital, Washington, ID. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

iliary firemen, who are also ask
ing for renewal course to keep up
interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

The Coast Artillery, U. S. Army,
and the Air Corps are we'll repre-
scented by the Carlone family of
263 Plank road. They are sons of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Carlone.
The oldest, Joseph, "a is stationed
with a coast artillery unit at Fort
Fisher in North Carolina, where
he has been taking basic training
for the past three months. He is
a graduate of Crosby high school
and the New Britain Trade school.
Before his induction into the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

Morale is tops in Africa, says
Captain Robert L. Stevens, son OF
MI. and Mrs. Louis j. Stevens OF
1755 Thomaston avenue, who joined
his family Saturday night for the
first reunion in two years, after
serving in the North African and
Tunisian campaigns, Captain Stew
ems wears the Distinguished Flying
Cross, Air Medal and Oak Leaf Clus
ter for outstanding and meritorious
service with the Army Air Corps.
He trained as a flying cadet at
Maxwell Field in Montgomery, Ala,
and graduated from the advanced
flying school at the field where he
received his second lieutenant COM
mission. He was promoted to first
lieutenant while with pursuit
squadron in California, and his
promotion to the rank of captain
was approved by Major General
James Doolittle, following overseas
duty. Captaing Stevens is a gradu-
ate of Crosby high school and
Mount st. Mary's College in En-
mitsburg, Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

A promotion to the rank of lieu
tenant q. g. in the U. S. Naval Re-
serve has been awarded to Francis
j. Cosgrove, son of MI. and Mrs.
Joseph A Cosgroye of 209 Circular
avenue. He was called to duty after
his graduation from Boston college,
having enlisted while still student.
Now on duty in the South Pacific,
Lieutenant Cosgrove received naval
training on the Prairie State, Navy
ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

Thursday being Ascension Day
Masses at St. Francis Xavier will
be at $50, $50, 7:30 and $3.50 and
on Friday, which is the First Friday
of June, Masses will be $50, $50
and 7:30. Confessions will be held
on Wednesday afternoon from to
o'clock, and in the evening at
7:3O. Please note there will be no
confessions on Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

Meat prices in Mexico are soar
ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

Recently selected to train as an
electrical specialist, George Donald
Lyon of So Wildwood avenue, has
been enrolled in the special train
ing school for electricians at the
Naval armory in Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

After receiving instruction in re-
pair and maintenance of radios
with a group of radio electricians,
Corporal Nicholas M. DeZinno son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Dezinno
of 1913 West Main street. was grad
uated this week from the Armed
Forces Communication department
at Fort Knox, Ky.
Second Lieut.. Robert A. Arciero is
serving overseas with coast artil-
lery unit somewhere in the South
Pacific war zone. He received his
commission at Fort Monroe, Va, in
July. His brother, Bombardier Err
nest Arciero, is stationed with the
Army Air Forces in Cairo, Egypt.
A former gunner with the air corps
Bombardier Arciero expects to COM
plete his present training in August
Roberts twin brother, Elmer, Is re-
ceiving officer candidate training at
Camp Davis, N. c., with the rank
of sergeant.
According to report received re-
Gently, Technical Sergeant Joseph
F. Dooley, son of Fire Lieutenant
John and Mrs. Doley, of 1863 Sylvan
avenue, knocked two of four at
lacking Japanese Zeros out of the
sky while on reconnaissance flight
over Hansa Bay in New Guinea
with another gunner. Technical
Sergeant Dooley received his train
ing at the Tyndall Field Gunnery
school, Florida and Kansas before
going overseas with the Army Air
Corps.
After completing basic training
at the Naval training center in
Sampson, N. Y, John Francis Bak-
err, Jr, seaman, second class, son
of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker OF
East Mountain Road, has been
granted a short leave before assign
ment To an advanced training sta
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

Howard E. Humphrey, seaman
second class, recently spent leave
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Humphrey of rs Ives street. He
received basic training at Sampson,
N. Y, and is nov assigned to an
aviation machinistS' school in Nor
man, Okla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

John F. Baker, Jr., 10, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker of Spring
road is spending 7-day furiougf
here before returning to the naVa
training center at Sampson, N
v. for advanced training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-01

Second Lieutenant Ernest Capone,
son of Mrs. Anna Capone OF l447
Bank street, is taking advanced pilot
training ard instructing a crew at
Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. After
completing a course at Columbus
Army school in Mississippi, where he
received his commission, Lieutenant
Capone was stationed in Florida.
Evening star., 1943-03-15

mute Field, Ill, c. F. oConnor, Ill.
he received diploma in meteorology.
Corpl. O'Connor attended Washing
ton-Lee High School and the Uni
versity of Virginia, He enlisted In
the Air Forces last August.
COURTLAND, Ala.-Pfc. John
Corba. 1401 Sixteenth street NV,
was recently promoted to the grade
of corporal here at the Army Air
Forces Basic Flying School.
CAMP PICKETT, Va.-Five men
from the Washington area recently
arrived at the Army's Medical Re
placement Training Center here for
physical, military and specialized
medical training. They are: John
w. Vines, 1887 North Fillmore
street. Arlington, Va; Henry M. Alb
bott, 23l9 Tracy place NV; Mlllard
P. Rummel, 49ll Clark street, Boule-
ward Heights, Nd; George w. Rem
ton, 602 Garland avenue. Takoma
Park Md, and Joseph w. Pilker-
ton, formerly of Washington.
KEARNS, Utah-Pvt Robert M.
OLoughlin, son of w. M. OLough-
lin, 21 Sherman avenue, Takoma
Park, is stationed here at the Army
Air Forces Basic Training Center.
CAMP ROBINSON, Ark.-Three
Evening star., 1943-03-15

Washington men recently reported
to the Medical Replacement Train
ing Center here for their basic
training, after which they will be
assigned for duty to some medical
organization. They are: Pvts. Ray
mond S. Collie. 1900 Emerson street
NE; John L. Finch, 3l3 Birch ave-
hue, Takoma Park, Md. and George
S. Lowery. formerly of Washington
FORT KNOX, Ky.--Pvt. Robert
Mills, husband of Mrs. Mary A.
Mills. 634 D street Sc, has been
commended for his craftsmanship
with a pistol, with which he fired
a score Of las out OF a possible l50
FORT DES MONIES, Iowa-Aux-
iliary Bobbie F. Walters, $40 Ridge
road NV, has completed her basic
training here at the Women's Army
Auxiliary Corps Training Center
and has been selected for specialist
training in the Midland Radio
School at Kansas City, Mo.
Auxiliary Madeline H. Hickey,
1882 Columbia road NV, has begun
her basic training here at the
WAAC Training Center.
NEW RIVER, N. C.-Pvt. James
R. Lester, 1886 Ontario place NV,
who recently was graduated from
the Parachute Training School here
at the Marine Base, has been trans
ferred to Camp Elliott, Calf, for
Fleet Marine Force Duty.
Evening star., 1943-03-15

employed by the Capital Transit Co.
ALASKA-Pvt. Jack H Kennon,
son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kennon,
Benedict, Md, who is serving with
the Air Corps troops in Alaska. was
promoted recently to the grade of
corporal
SMYRNA, Tenn.-First 1t. Alfred
Cohan, son of Mrs. Fannie Cohan,
1914 Queensbury road, Hyattsville,
Md. was promoted recently to the
rank of captain here at the Army
Air Forces Combat Crew School,
where he is serving as special
services officer.
ATLANTA, Ga.-Second 1t James
A. Kelly, 27, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Kelly, ll9 Third street
NE, has been promoted to the rank
of first lieutenant here. where he is
assistant public relations officer for
the Marine Southern Recruiting
Division. 1t. Kelly enlisted in the
Marine Corps as a private January,
1912.
MACON, Ga. - Frederick G..
Smithson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
George O. Smithson, 5202 Glenwood
road, Bethesda, Md, recently arrived
here at the Army Air Forces Basic
Flying School for his basic fight
training.
DENVER, Colo.-Sergt. Gunner
Edward D. Bryant, nephew Of Mrs
Evening star., 1943-03-15

Many commercial growers tie them
to a stake to insure their staying in
position. However, the main con-
sideration Of the home gardener
should be the production of guam
titles of large-sized fruit. To obtain
this objective. the canes should be
thinned, the roots mplched and fer
tilted. Old canes, those that have
fruited, should be removed as soon
as the fruiting season is over.
st. Regis, an ever-bearing variety
with small fruits. is the best
adapted to this area. II kept
thinned and fertilized. the berries
are not too small. 1t is the first
variety to ripen. Latham is later
and larger fruiting. 1t is not as
resistant to disease, nor Is it as toll
Evening star., 1943-03-15
lMXictory GardensG:

shade. Partial shade or shade part
Of the day tafternoon) seems to
favor their growth and fruiting.
The common practice of letting
as many OF the shoots develop as
nature intended is not conducive to
good fruiting. Experienced growers
thin out the shoots of red rasp-
berries that spring up all around
the original cane to from to 7 of
the strongest. These canes should
be shortened to 3 or 4 feet in height
so that they will stand upright.