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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
MRS BERTHA WHITE
 TO RUN BRIDGE

Middlebury, June 18.-DeWitt Capp is recuperating at his homo on Porter Hill following an appen- dectomy which he underwent at the Waterbury hospital few weeks ago.
 Mrs. Bertha Ford of White avenue has been elected to have charge of a dessert bridge on July 9 at the Temple Hall in Waterbury which will be given by Naomi Chapter No. g order of Eastern Star.
 Forbes McCance, son of Rev. and Mrs. William H. McCance, left to- day for New Lebanon, N. Y, where he will resume his studies at the Darron school after three weeks vacation spent with his parents here.
 Middlebury stores will close at noon on Mondays for the rest of the summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
Salvation Army In
 WeeklyRemembrance
Rev. Louis E. Higgins Mrs. Charlotte E. Root Guest
 Speakers Last Evening; Religion and War Theme

daily of men in the services find ing strength and comfort through prayer and study of the Bible. The main theme of his talk was the reit- eration of the sincere Christian S belief that the application of the teachings of Jesus is the only cure for the ills of the world.
 Mrs. Julia Cooley, a member of the Leagues program committee, read the names of the service men and women on the Book of Ee- membrance," after whichc Major Hugo Wiberg prayed for their safe ty and welfare. Mrs. Roberta Spohr- CT, leader of the Girl Scout Troop attached to the corps, read the Scripture portion. At the close of the service refreshments were served by Mrs. Olive Ruda, secretary of the Home League and Mrs. Evelyn Dur en, corresponding secretary.
 Mrs. Wiberg announced that the date set for the July Service of Remembrance is Thursday, July Doth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18

Mrs. J. Harold Root, chairman of the food and shoe panel of the local rationing board, and Rev. Louis E. Higgins, pastor of St. Paups Meth odist church, were the guest speak CTS at the monthly Service of Re membrance held last night by the Women's Home League of The Sal vation Army at headquarters on Cherry street.
 Mrs. Hugo Wiberg, wife Of the commanding officer, chaired the program and introduced Mrs. Root, who spoke about some of the prob lems encountered by the staff of her department in carrying out the rulings of OPA authorities in Hart ford and Washington. A question period followed her address, some of the questions dealing with rations allowed to soldiers home on leave what to do in case rations books are lost, how much sugar is allowed for canning. etc.
 Rev. MT Higgins had for his sub ject Religion and this war" He said that instances are being recorded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
CLASS OF THIRTY ARE GRADUATED.
Stage Decorated With Class COIOrs and Garden
 Flowers at Exercises
WOLCOTT
Correspondent: Alma P. Cole
 Tel S-28O3

Wolcott, June 16.-Graduation ex- ercises of the Wolcott Public School were held Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock at the Town Hall. There were 30 graduates, the class colors were blue and white, the class flow CT, red rose and the class motto: Education for Victory" The stage where the graduates were seated was decorated with the class colors and garden flowers. The girls wore white gowns and white shoes and each wore a red rose corsage. The boys wore white trousers, white shoes and shirts with a blue tie and red rose budtonniere. Those graduating were: Jean Alice Avery, John Nelson Bowen, Margaret Ann Bowen, Alice .Lillie Boynton, Jac- tuiline Elberta Bridges, Mary Car ona, Craig J. Cook, Mary Theresa 0acey, Rhea Ida Daigneault, Steph- m Donald Echuk, Everton Garth wait, Barbara May Green, Leroy b. Hoffman, Olive Elaine Jenkins, John [. Kelley, Jean May Krewson, Mar tel z. Lamontagne, B. Betty Megin, Eugene John Megin, Eleanor Mary McVerry, Mary Helen Moynihan, Hazel Elizabeth Mignault. Dana Archie Mitchell, John Robert Nor lund, Robert Calvin Painter, John E. Ruegg, Lucy Ann Sarno, Ruth Esther Smith, Sarah Elizabeth War ren and Jane Elise Watson. The program was as follows: Process sional, Graduates; Invocation, Rev. Gertrude Coe; Hymn, "Now Thank We All Our God" Address of Vel come. Peggy Bowen; Chorus Sing ing, "Lovely Maiden" with Cat like Tread" "The Song of the Coast Guard"
 Achievement awards by Thomas Seery, chairman of Board of Edu- cation: to the best all around pupil, Sally Warren; to the pupil who has shown most growth, which was a tie between Mary Dacey and Mary Cartona with honorable mention to John Kelley. Presentation of diplo- mas by Thomas Seery. Farewell ad- dress, John Kelley; chorus singing, ''The Strife Is Der, the Battle Done;" Benediction, Rev. Alfred M. Bells; closing song, America the Beautiful" interlude, musical se- lections by Olive Jenkins, Barbara Green, Alice Boynton on accordions; and Robert Painter on guitar. Dra@at tization. "The Red Cross, Its Founders and Builders" Closing sang, "The Star Spangled Banner" The class presented Miss Lydia Young, their teacher with travel ing bag and bouquet of cut flowers.
 The characters in "The Red Cross, It's Founders and Builders" were: John Nelson Bowen, Mary Cartona, Cralg Cook, Mary Dacey, Rhea Daigneault, Olive Jenkins, Marcel I.amontagne, Eugene Megin, Elean- or McVerry, Dana Mitchell, John Nordlund, Robert Painter, John Ruegg, Ruth Smith, Sarah Warren and Janet Watson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
Duggan, BegnalSch Win Minute-Men Flags
First Two Local Public Schools to Be HOnOred; Holy
 Name Plans Communion Services

lie schools in the city to earn the honor of possessing the flags Ninety-six per cent of the student body and all members of the fac- ulty invested in the government savings during the year.
 The two flags were raised by John Mature and Ralph Mastroianni members of the local Boy Scout or ganization.
 The total bond and stamp sale for the year at Duggan school amount ed to $8,31. .860 and at Begnal $2,- 456.89. The rooms which partici- pated 100 per cent all year were those of Miss Mary Grady, Miss Margaret Mccarthy, Miss Margaret Delaney, and Miss A. E. McDon- nell
 Holy Name Services
 Members of the Holy Name society of St. Joseph's church will hold their ninth annual Communion breakfast Sunday, June 20, at St, Joseph's hall following the o'clock Mass at the church. The group will receive Communion in a body.
 Rev. Casimir Zvirblis, O. P, will be the principal speaker. A special entertainment, including a musical program, has been arranged for the occasion. The newly y-organized Junior Fife and Drum corpos of the unit will render selections.
 Al Yoska is chairman of the committee in charge. Assisting him are John Necunas, Jack Delaney, and Joseph Smolskis.
 Benefit Picnic
 A Tribute to Russia" picnic to commemorate the second invasion of Lithuania by the Nazis will be spon- sored by the Association of Litihu- ania Workers at the Lithu anian Park on Chestnut Hill road Sunday afternoon and evening.
 Invited speakers include Mayor John S. Monagan; Paul Rotomskis, Lithuanian represtative at the con- sulate general of the U. s. s. R.; and Michael Ambrobevich state di- rector of the I. w. O. Russian branch.
 Singing of Lithuanian, Russian, and English songs will be led by Mrs. Brone Lucas and Miss Helen Koleshko. Dancing and refresh ments will be included on the pro- gram. The event will start at l o'clock and continue to 9 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18

Duggan and Begnal schools joined in special ceremonies Wednesday when Minute-Men flags from the U. s. Treasury were raised to sig nifty the pupils contribution to de- fense efforts by purchase of war savings stamps. Fitting patriotic exercises were conducted in connec- tion with the presentation of the emblems.
 Miss E. Mae Keefe, principal, in praising the young students for their faithfulness and loyalty, pointed out their schools were the first two pub
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
CHURCH CANCELS
 MANY ACTIVITIES
No School Picnic, Straw.
 berry Supper Because of Gas Shortage
OAKVIlLE Correspondent. Irene Slough. Telephone 4-8993

Oakville, June 19 Because Of the gas shortage, several activities of the Union Congregational church have had to be cancelled. Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor; has received many inquiries regarding the an- nual church school picnic, held for the. past two years at Smiths pond. One of the major affairs of the year, it usually attracts an at tendance of about 300 persons, but has been cancelled for patriotic req sons.
 Another popular activity cancelled is the Pilgrim Fellowship Camp, which has been conducted the past few years at Smiths pond.
 Another event sponsored by the women of the church is the an- nual strawberry supper. A solicita- tion was taken among the parish toners, each was asked to contribute the amount he would have original ly given to the supper.
 Renewal Forms
 Householders are reminded that the renewal forms for fuel oil al lotments for 1943-44 season. which are available at the postotfice must be filled in and sent to the Water town Ration Board Office by Sat urday at midnight.
 Applications received after that date will not be considered until all prior ones have been processed,
 Fair Closed
 The third annual homestead fair, sponsored by the various organiza- tions of All Saints church drew to a close last evening after two suc- cessful days.
 Bert w. Sage was chairman in charge of the general plans. There were a variety of booths. Such as the pantry, garden, novelty bar, etc. The ladies of the church were in charge of the booths, while the men were in charge of the games.
 Due to the present rationing the annual straberry supper which is presented at this time was can- celled. Instead shortcake was served in the church hal by members of the Women's Auxiliary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
LARGE HAY CROP
 NOW BEING CUT
Not Enough Help for Cut ting or Barn Space to
 Hold It
CHESHIRE Cheshire Phone 334 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, June 18.-One of the largest crops of hay that has been harvested in years is being cut this year. Most likely three very good cuttings will result this year. The problem of help is the most impor- tant one and farmers are having great difficulty in securing sufficient to handle the business. Much hay will no doubt have to be stacked as there will probably not be enough barn space to hold 1t all.
 Inquiries Made
 Many inquiries have been made regarding the entrance ages of chill dren starting school in September. It is stated by local school officials that children entering the kinder garten must be five years of age by Jan. l, 1914 and those entering the first grade must be six by the same date. A pre-school roundup of chill dren who will enter school in Sep tember will be held at Humiston school on June 29. All children entering local schools must receive toxoid treatments and be vaccin- ated.
 Graduation Tuesday
 At o'clock in the town hall on Tuesday, the graduation exercises of Hulniston school will be held, in- stead of on Monday as previously stated. The exercises will start promptly and all attending are ask ed to be seated on time as late ar rivals will not be seated until after the exercises have started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
LUMBER GOES TO WAR

Pasadena. Cal. (UP)-"Lumber has gone to war" according to the West Coast Lumbermans associa- ton in convention here. They re- ported that 50,O00.OOOO feet of West Coast lumber went into war construction the past year. All types of sea and air craft which are made entirely of wood account cd for much of 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
American Telephone
 Easier, Loew's Down
Rail Issues Generally Dull and Irregular Today; Sea.
 grams Preferred Depressed

Nickel Plate preferred gained more than a point. Others balanced off small gains and losses. Allied Stores was up point and Associated Dry Goods first preferred more than @ point. Loew's lost near ly point in the amusements. Amer ican Tobacco B was easier in it's section. Distillers Corporation-Sea- grams preferred was depressed more than a point on single transac- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
Funeral Services For w. R. Waterman

Funeral services for William B. Waterman were held Thursday afternoon at l 80 from his home, 51 Clark street, and from Trinity church at 2 o'clock. Services were conducted by the Rev. H. Francis Hine, rector, The organst was Stanley Blake Fuessenich. Ushers were: Frederick Fuessenich and A. Marshall LaWton.
 Burial was in Hillside cemetery. Pallbearers were: George T. Colt, Ralph H. Pease, Paul H. HaWley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, June 19 (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through June 16th, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last YeaR $73,72S, ,046, ,091.05 $30, 7,372,5 ,597.27
 War Spending $6S,319, ,401,6971 $24,277,314,203.3S
 Receipts $19, ,O30, ,570,2194S ,42S.os
 Net Deficit $54,6s4,o12,471.57 s18.ss5.s70.s1s.1s
 Cash Balance $1o,so2, ,25o,53S.S6 5 1,sso,1s7. .oss.sx
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
CHESHIRE

WOMAN or GIR-~Able drive sta- tion wagon. some knowledge of typing. wanted to assist full or part time in office. Apply at office, The Cheshire Foundry & Machine Company, West Cheshire. Conn.,, or Telephone Cheshire 380 All war work.
 Applications will he accepted only from persous eligible for employ ment under the terms of the Water bury Employment Stabilization Plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
To Address Church Members

Harry Hassel, son of MT. and Mrs. Harry Hassel of Henry street will address the congregation of the Union Congregational church at Sundays 10:45 a. m. service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18

Boston. June 17.-(UP)- Former Gov. Joseph B. Ely of Massachusetts reveals that he nominated Alfred F.. Smith for president of the United States at the 1892 Democratic na- tional convention in the hope of re- moving from American politics for ever the obstacle of religious preju- dice that stood in the path of a candidate for the presidency"
 A Protestant, Ely disclosed the motive underlaying his nomination speech in an address last night be- fore the Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus dinner. The meeting was feature of the night-before cele- bration of the 168th anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill.
 T hope the day has gone when mans religion can keep him out of the presidency" Ely said. T sincerely believe it has. If it has, then part of the American dream has come true"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
News Of Connecticut

Bridgeport, Conn.,, June 17.-(UP) -Interrupting his jury trial to plead guilty to a charge of rape, Frank E. Drake, 28, Wilton, was sentenced to three to seven years in states prison late yesterday by Superior Court Judge John H. King.
 Drake was brought to trial for an alleged attack on Bridgeport young woman while they were motoring in Fairfield May 31.
 Mrs. Drake, who sat at her hus- bands side taking notes during the progress of the trial, burst into tears when Drake changed his plea and the court imposed sentence.
 Hartford, Conn.,, June 17.-(UP)- Nearly a dozen uncontested divorce cases were under suspicion by the states attorney today as two men went to prison and jail on charges of perjury.
 States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr., said the other cases would be investigated carefully and that prin- cipals and witnesses would be ar rested on bench warrants if evidence was found to substantiate perjury charges.
 Late yesterday, Superior Court Judge Edward J. Quinlan sentenced Harland T. Miller, 58, Montgomery, Ala, to prison for one to three years, and Stanley Blaszclak, New Britain, to jail for eight months af- ter they pleaded guilty to obtain ing divorce decrees on perjured tes- timony.
 Miller obtained divorce June "A, 1942, giving his address as Bristol, and claiming his wife, Cora Sperry Miller, deserted him in 1937 A few days after obtaining the decree he married one of the witnesses at his divorce hearing. Sometime later it developed Miller brought divorce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18

Charles St. Onge, who is to grad uate next week from Torrington high school has been accepted by the U. s. Navy for aviation train- ing under its V-12A program and is scheduled to report at Yale Univer- sity July for an eight month course, preparatory to actual flight training.
 Charles and his twin brother, Walter, are sons of MT. and Mrs. Walter J. St. Onge. Torringford street, Walter also is scheduled to receive his Torrington high school diploma next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18

Putnam, Conn, June 17.-(UP)- Pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the oeath of her newborn baby, Mrs. Magdalina Kil- cullen, 28, of Wi.lin.antic, began a sentence of two to ten years today at the state farm for women.
 Walter k. Starr, 70, Willimantic. parentage of the child and who pleaded guilty to an adultery charge, drew a pl son penalty of one to five years.
 The state charged Mrs. Kilcullen threw the baby's body into a catch basin March 4. It later was found among rubbish in the city dump.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
SALARY INCREASE
 BILL IS SIGNED
Approval of City Voters Necessary to Make Bill
 Effective
TORRlNGTON James E. Markham. Correspond ent, 57 Pythian Ave. Phone SIPS

Torrington, June Is Governor Raymond E. Baldwin has signed the bill adopted at the recent session of the general assembly, increasing the salary of the mayor of Torrington to $3,5O0 year.
 Approval by Torrington voters is necessary before the bill becomes effective, and a referendum on it will be conducted during the city election in October.
 The bill provides for an increase of $1,000 per year in the mayors salary which at present is $2,500 year.
 Confirmation at St. Marys
 The sacrament of Confirmation will De administered to a class of boys and girls at St Mary's church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Miss by the Rev. Henry OBrien, auxiliary bishop of Hartford.
 The high Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Louis Blecharczyk of SS Peter and Paul church, Wall ingford.
 Confessions will be heard for those to be confirmed this afternoon at 3,30, from ' to 7:30 this evening and after the devotions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
To Enter Navy Air Corps

Lester J. Ross, Floyd A. Pearce and Frederick H. Baldwin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18
News Oddities

fOTIldIlO, Me, Ju1l6 1o.-NOHJ- Wesley G. Whelpley, state OPA rent director, today has lost his "A" and e" gasoline rations cards and has been suspended from office for al- legedly violating the pleasure driv- ing ban.
 Whelpley lost his gasoline coupons for six months yesterday and was suspended from office by Regional OPA Administrator Kenneth B. Backman.
 Whelpley was charged with hav- ing driven to the Portland Country club June 5 for luncheon and a game of golf. He said he would ap- peal the decision.
 Southbridge, Mass, June 18.- (UP)-Tbis town of nearly 15,O00 inhabitants today began its third year without single automobile fatality.
 Residents hope to exceed their previous record of 11S4 days with out a highway death. That record was broken Sept. 4, 194O.
 Contributing factors to the safety of the town is the fact that it lies two miles from the nearest main highway.
 Salem Mass, June l8.-(UP)- Relatives will draw lots for all pos sessions, except a Japanese orna- ment, of a Lynn naval officer who died aboard his torpedoed ship in the north Atlantic last winter.
 Under Capt. Edwin J. Medden's will probated here yesterday, golden eagle, presented to him by the Jap anese for saving Japanese flyer in 1882, Is bequeatf1ed to brother.
 Hollywood, June 18.-(UP)- )-Na- tional BrOadcasting Company off, cials today blamed James Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, for the lack of music last night on the weekly radio show of comedian Bob Burns.
 Because the show is transcribed from the network by Chicago sta ton for rebrOadcast there, Petrillo ordered his musicians not to play. But Burns whistled.
 Indianapolis, Ind, June Is. CUP) Bobby Macdonald, 15-year-old tattoo enthusiast, found out today that it costs money to clothe woman. And, like many a man be- fore him, he wound up in debt.
 Bobby won popularity among his schoolmateS some time ago when he appeared with the figure of wom- an tattooed on his arm. FleXing a muscle here and there produced a most absorbing dance.
 He made no friends among his teachers, however. The figure was nude.
 Bobby went to juvenile court and the judge ordered him to dress his girl friend. Bobby returned to school. He covered the girl with. an inky bra and panties. Time passed. Bobby forgot the judges order. The school authorities, however, remembered. They said ink wasn't enough. Back to court went Bobby. This time the judge decided to make sure. He told Probation Off, ficer A. G. Cooley to escort Bobby personally to pick dress One that reached from neckline to ankles"
 Bobby and the officer went to the tatto artist. Bobby chose dress "that will be $2.5O," said the artist
 But I'm broke" said Bobby Cooley paid the bill. Bobby will do odd jobs this summer to pay off his debt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18

Hartford, Conn.,, June I7.-CUP)- Frank F. Heaney, who said he was a member of JehOvah's Witnesses, was held in $1,O00 bond today for Bronx, N. Y., authorities on a charge of failing to register for the draft. Heaney was expected to be removed to New York during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18

New York, June 18-(UP)-Stocks turned irregularly lower in the late morning dealings today and volume dwindled.
 Steel issues were depressed Beth lehem sold at 62 off 5-8 and U. S.. Steel 54 IA off 1-8. The latter had registered small gain in the early trading. Motor shares fell back to the previous close around noon, American Telephone was easier and Western Union steady. Common stocks of the utility group were mar rowly mixed while some of the pre- ferredS gained.
 Activity centered in Hudson & Manhattan which made 8 new high at 2 7-8 up 1-2 on fare increase
 Rail issues generally were dull and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-18

Stamford, Conn.,, June 17.-UP) Francis G. Dupius, 19, of William sett, Mass, sailor, was captured early today after 70-miles -an-hOur automobile chase along the Boston Post road and held for New Haven authorities on a charge of automO- bile stealing.
 The chase led through Darien and ended when Dupius stopped the car in front of a hospital and sur rendered.
 Hartford, Conn, June IS - (U.Po Samuel S. Mattis, Middletown, held a gubernatorial appointment today as a memebr of the Veterans Home Commission for eight years, starting July l. Mattis succeeds Ar thur J. Connel, Middletown.
 Two other appointments were announced by the governor. Lieu tenant Colonel Allen F. Kitchel, Old Greenwich, was named to the Vet erans' Commission, and Daniel F. B. Hickey, Stamford, was appor ted to the Interstate Sanitation Commis- sion.