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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04

giving them free transportation IS the least we can do." he declared. The btll was introduced by Repre-. sentative James Joseph Canty tD) of Thompson who said that # it meets with favorable action, service men would take advantage of their fllrlough to visit their homes more often.
 Raymond L. Donnelly (D) ot Thcnnpson, said "it wouldn't break the railroads and it might mean that many boys could come home for the last time."
 officials for the various involved utilltles made 1t clear that while they personally sympathiEed with the purpose of the bill, they couldn't Visualize its adoption.
 W. .. Barnett of New Haven, rep. Presenting the trustees of the New York, New Haven and Hartford 'Railroad. explained that ell rail- srCads now are giving service men reduced rates and informed the .colnmittee that passenger traffic was going 60 heavily that the road was hard put to 1t to find adequate trolling stock.
 Another spokesman pointed out that if service men were given free transit, the trouble with which the companies were now concerned .wouid Do greatly enlarged. Bus sconpanies are already hard pressed .by gas, tire and mileage reStric- stions.
 Throughout the hearing procedure, Representative James J. Charron sof Putnam (Democrat) pressed .apokesmen for the bus operators on swhat plans they had for following the lead of the railroad in offering 'reduced fares to service men. There were none to consider any such plan.
 The Connecticut Company pos- .sasses eS0 huSses and tractor trail- iors and i6O closed trolley cars now sOperating in the state, R. J. Ben. nett its vice.presldent and general fananager, reported Wednesday ct sA hearing before the legislative Mile sitary Affairs and Defense Con- sinittee.
 This is Q 30 per cent increase over Hast year, he informed the commit. steemen. 'sThe company ordered 90 sinorW coaches in January, but the s0ffice of Defense Transportation told us Co cut the request to 40. we have bought up all the second. 5hand buses VIC could locate. And .there is tremendous difficulty in getting repair parts"
 [ "WIhilo the Connecticut Company 3s ill sympathy with the bili's ob- dects," Bennett said, it does not believe it is possible to carry out It's .provsslons.'
 Frank Heaiey of Waterbury, on behalf of the Connecticut Motor Bkago Association of Independent Operators and walter Carr, on bahalf of Bridgeport and Waterbury hraas, opposed the bill on the above mentioned grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04

The fuel supply problem continues on Q hand to mouth" basis, while OPA in Washington said yesterday that Coupon No. s, valid for 10 gal. Ions of fuel, will become useful" on Monday, five days ahead of the original schedule. Values of No. { coupon were reduced to 8 gal. Ions and No. 3 to 0 gallons, but the value of No. 5 remains unchanged at 10 gallons according to the orig" inal issue.
 The larger backlog of thrilled or. ders compared to last weeks back log of i87 when temperature was much lower, stressed the seriousness of the fuel problem ct hand.
 Starting with Q backlog Of 47b orders yesterday morning, the of. fice received 430 calls during the day and made S76 de'iveries-thuS leaving Q backlog of S2o.
 Fred A, Webb. fuel oil admins. trator pointed out that An average of 26 appeals are received ct the local ration board daily for addi. tlonal supplies of oil. Consumers are reminded that coupons already issued are to provide for the entire years needs, and no additional al- otmentS vii lbe provided to heating hot water by oil.burning furnaces he said. Householders are requested to budget the remainder of their fuel allotments to include such needs.
 A local oil dealer, who during the severe, frigid weather critical eIner. gency several weeks ago sold range oil In fve-gallon allotmentS direct from his pumps. reported last night that calls for range oil foll from b,7e0 gallons, pumped to serve 1 060 families in one day, to 700 gallons to serve i40 families yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04

and Walter Jarvis.
 Community Chest budget com mitttee-Arthur Quigley, Edwin Q, Northrop and Roger spery,
 0. I. O.-John J. DrlScoll, Will Ham T. Moriarty and Walter s, Hahn.
 The allocation committee will be In charge of disbursement of funds raised in the Community Chest campaign for war relief purposes.
 Waterhury'S individual problems In relation to the national budget committee recommendations were discussed and Q subcommittee con- sisting of William Pape, John Dris- coll and Herbert Smith were ape pointed to make Q complete study of the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
MINSTREL TROUPE
 MEETING TONIGHT
Sudden Change Made in Rehearsal Plans ; List of
 Entertainers Given
Washington Hill

George Casey, directing the min. Strel show for Washington Park Communiyt Clubs St. PatriekS celebration to be held March i7th, ls calling Q meeting Of the cast for this evening ct 7:30 o'clock, instead of Friday night, owing to the fact that tho 0. Y. Q. will be using the auditorium for their bisweekly dance tomorrow night.
 All the cast is asked to make c Specia! effort to be on hand-time is short and there Is much to be done.
 The program bids fair to be something new with Jim Mccoy and FFitzie Baker putting on Q one.act comedy and Pete Lawlor, well known resident of Fairmont Street, doing his "When I Become tho Mayor" act, George Simpson will sing one of tho well known Thomas Moore ballads. Utue pstTIrS Hayes is also one of the soloistS, with Q voice which promises to become one Of the outstanding tenors in c few years time. Miss Peggy Carroll will sing My Wild Irish Eose,", Nancy KeefO viii aing "Johnny Doughboy Found c Rose In Ireland"
 4 quartet Of young ladies will render For Mo and My Gal" with the Misses Patricia Moore, Gene Shaker, Lorraine MeTcier and Helen Kieley. The well known old time A, 8. O. quartet has some real live numbers and will have c prominent place on the program. '.
 Mrs Margaret Shea Maloney will be the accompanlSt on the piano for tho singers.
 Music for dancing will be fur. niShed by the scOviil Drum Corps orchestra and last but not least. an accordion player will be on hand to give the old timers who enjoy the real Irish dancing, jigs and reels, etc. 50 that Q good time iS promised for both old and young.
 Friends of Lieutenant Francis McVerTy, of Baldwin street, will Do pleased to learn he Is now in charge Of his company ct Camp Swift, Tex as, 7o7th Com. It. Maintenance In. gantry. It. MeVerTy 6 husband Of the former Mildred TieEney, deughs ter Of James Tiesnsy Of Baldwin street, and ik the son Of Michael McVerTy Of Willow Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
CORONER M'NIFF
 CALLS WITNESSES

Coroner Miles y. McNiN will hold Gn inquest tomorrow into the death os John Korodogki, 66, caretaker Of the public dump on Thomaston ave- nue, who was fatally injured by 6 car Monday night. The caretaker died ct Waterbury hospital early Wednesday morning.
 James ]. Lyng, 4e, 3e Tracy ave. nue, driver of the car which struck Korodosd near the state testing lane on Thoniaston avenue, was given a continuance to March 90 in city court on . charge of reckless driving. Police today are seeking to locate relatives of Korodoski, and funeral arrangements have been postponed pending the outcome oi the search,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
BERNIE IN OXYGEN
 TENT WHOLE DAY

Hollywood, March 4.-tpP)- )--The condition of Ben Bernie veteran radio and stage entertainer, remain. cd grave today.
 "Ben is fighting for his life" said Herman Bernie, his brother and manager. "Thero has been little change In his condition from last night"
 Dernle's wife and son, Jason, on aviation cadet remained at his bed. sido oil night, Bernie Is suffering from cardiac complications and has been confined to m oxygen tent in his hotel suite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
GARD or THANKS

We wish to thank our many ::s"Gs t:::Ss:"sGsy F%;,SiS: %S,ssSur s"S SAs :sSSsSr: Ssan Ala AsSooiatlenl waterbury Tool Employees and Guard Force, Dept sb7B gooviil,g psptS, 30 and 2bo MsSIsS. MMISSIlssSry y GlGSs .sSIS:ns SIS Lsnd takSl t out; ( t..Sn eSS"S, .s: sl:;' ana s'EsS:s'Fa ESs ar Mercantile Dowllng. League, foI floral offerings and the 0xpressloni Of sympathy and kindness shown uB during our ree0nt bereavement the death Of our beloved husband fathor and brother, Peter J. Clarke
 (Signed)
 The CLARK FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
"BlGck Diamonds" Stolen From Box On GroUe Street

A half ton of coal was stolen from . box outside . filling station at sl Grove street, by . thief or thieves who apparently used . sled to draw lt away, police reported today. DeteC. tive Lieut.. William Y. Foley, who investigated, said Che theft had been made some time between 5 o'clock last night, when the owner of the station, Eugene MlgIiaro, had locked up, and 2 o'clock this morning, when lt was opened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
OBITUARY

ONEkLLS--PAtrick O'Neill Of 4g Coe street, died early this afternoot after 6 long illness. He was born ir Ireland, and hos been a resident oi this city for fifty years. He wat employed at the Scovill Manufoct- uring Company for tho past thirty two years. He was c member Of the Holy Name Society Of the Imrnae- ulate Conception Church.
 He is survived by his wife Mrs, Margaret (Murphy) o'Neill: threo daughters, Mrs. Margaret MungaVin, and Miss Gertrude o'Neill of thls city; and Mrs. George Stapleton Of Rhode Island; ono son, John O'Neiil Of Rhode Island.
 The funeral will take place from the Mulville Funeral home, 270 West Main street, time and arrange. inentS to Do announced. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening som 2 to 10, and tomorroW W afternoon lnd evening from 2 to 10.
 GRISKA -- Mrs. Helen driskn, wife of Anthony driSka, ot 36 Char les street, died last night Ut st. Mary'S Hospital, following short illness. A native of BarbiariSkiu Lithuania, she came to this country S7 years ago.
 Mrs. oriSka lived in Torington for seven years before moving to Waterbury, where She had since resided in the Brooklyn section She was . communieant of St. Jos seph'S Church: member Of St Ann'S Society and the RutoS Society
 Besides her husband, Mrs. 0riSka leaves two sons, Anthony, Jr., and PFC Joseph 0riska, U. 8. Army Armored Division in Pennsylvania q daughter, Mrs. Anne Thorell.
 Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 8:i6 o'clock from the MaZaika Funeral Home 10 Porter Street, to St. joSephG Church ct Q o'clock. Burial will bC In Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call ct the Funeral Home this evening from 7.l0 o'clock and tomorrow evening from 2-iC o'clock.
 BROODER--Mrs. Anna Brooder wife of Koron Breeder, died thii morning at the home of her daugh- tor, Mrs. Edward Flynn, of HinsdalC avenue.
 Mrs. Broodor leaves four daugh- ters, Mrs. Flynn, Mrs. Eugene Criar Mrs. John Healey and Mrs. g. JanldeS of New York: two sons, James and Thomas Brooder, both of Naugatuck; and i2 grandchil- dreii.
 Funeral arrangements gre in- complete.
 WILKE--MTB. Pauline (Echmidt) Wiike, wife of dottlieb Wilke, of "a HauSer street died this morning at the Waterbury Hospital. 4 native of Germany, she was born JunG 90, 1874.
 Mrs. Wiiko had been c resident of this city for 50 years. She wal q member of the First Lutheran Church, and Of iH Ladies Aid so' ciety.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Wlikl leaves three sons, Albert, Edward and Otto; three daughters, Mrs Ralph Mitchell, Miss Emma Wiike and Miss ottelie Wilke, all of Wa terbuFy; q brother, Adolph Schmidt; and four grandchildren.
 Funeral services will Do held or Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'cIock at the First Lutheran Church, With Rev. Martin LoFens officiating.
 Friends may call at her home, 7a IIauger street, on Friday and Sat- urdsy afternoons and evenings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
Emergency Fuel Calls
 MoreNumerous Today
Arrival of 1000 Gallons of Kerosene Fails to Cheer
 Committee; Cold Weather Boosts Demands
Cold weather has arrived t,

Cold weather has arrived to haunt the Emergency Fuel office again Approximately 7500 gallons of Kerosene arrived this morning by truck from Albany However local fuel oil dealers report that their supplies are dwinding again and incoming shipments inadequate There was or increase calls for fuel oil at the emergency fuel office and at retail dealers outlet the city, and the backlog Of untitled orders rose steadily until reached 529 last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
HEARING ON AUTO
 MISHAP CONTINUES

A superior court jury this morn. ing continued It's hearing of the S2b 900 civil action brought by Mar. garot Modrath of Waterbury againsi John Ray of New Rochelle, N. Y Tho suit is based on injuries sus- tained by the plaintiff October 20I 1889 in c car collision in old Say- brook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
United War Fund Group
 Elects Arthur Quigley

Arthur II. Quigley was elected chairman of the allocatlon commit- tee of the United War fund at the first meeting held last night In the Community Chest ofilce. Walter Hahn and ]. Warren Upson were elected vice-chalrmen. Edward F,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
Propose Free Rides
 For Men In Service
\. B Transportation Co. Announces Willingness to kOpt Plans If Others Do; Bill Opposed in Hartford

The three-ne bill extending free bus, trolley and railroad rides to service anywhere in the State of Connecticut has aroused the interest of North East Trans poration Company of Waterbury Its general manager Alfonso Fppone declared today that he would be very happy to let "the boys ride on the busses under his
 freeprovding the other busses in the city dd the same he boys are doing much for us, that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
Chairman

Graham was elected secretary.
 The following organizations were represented:
 Allied War Relief Rodney Chase, Austin Adams and William j, Pape.
 United Service Organization .-- Herbert s. smith, J. Warren Upson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
NEW LITHUANIAN
 COUNCIL FORMING
Defense Promotion ActiV. ities, Furtherance of In.
 dependence Program
BROOKLYN NEWS

An organizing committee has been formed in Waterbury for q focal unit of the Lithuanian. American Council, the purpose of which is to promote defense activities and to work for future independence Of L'thuania. Jacob Terciokas, pres. ident Of tho Lithuanian Council for tho Defense of America. has been named president of tho committee,
 Others have been named aS fol- lows: Vic.preSident, Anthony Sham. hariS; secretary, Anthony Orantas; financial secretary, Dr. Matthew J, Colney; treasurer. Peter Jokubaus- kas; publicity chairman, pr. Col. ney.
 More than 30 Lithuanian organ. iSationS of the city will Do contact. cd for membership, 1t was on. nouneed. The first general meeting will take place April {, details to Do announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
JUDY GARLAND ON AIR

Judy Garland takes time out from her current M.d.M musical. "diri Crazy" to do the guest spot on the Bergen.NobiO coffee show, Febru. Ary %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
Pledge Support

Members of the Lithuanian Chamber Of Commerce Auxiliary at c recent meeting voted to support activities of the Lithuanian Cul. ture Institute headed by pr. Kasi- mir PAkstaB, recent lecturer in this city. A portion of each meeting will Do devoted to discussion of the edu. c0tional program of tho institue, it was announced.
 Delegates to tho newly. formed Lithuanian American council, were selected 0s follows: Mrs. Mlchae. DeveniS, Mrs, Lawrence Bender. MrA Frank PeneVich, Mrs. Matthew Col. rley, and Mrs. Anthony Orantas.
 Arrangements for the lecture to Do given by Mrs. DeyeniS April Il will Do completed ct c special meet Ing Monday night at the homo oi Mrs. Anthony dazdauSkas of Fox street. A donation was voted to the Red Cross war fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
7777 - =" = MASSES

0UINN-First anniversary Mass os roquiom will Do celebrated satur.. day morning, at 7iSo o'clock .at the sS. Peter and Paul Church, for tho roposo of the soul of the late Edward quinn,
 KEARNEY --.A first anniversary Mass of roquIcm will bo eolebrR ted Saturday morning, March 0th,. at S;00 o'clock, At tho Immaculate Conception Church.. for tho rep9ge of tho soul of the late Mrs. Nellie kehrney. b'asst BARTON--A months mind Mass of rodulem will be celebrated Thurs. day morning, March 4th, at 500 o'clock, at tho Immaculate Cons ceptlon Church, for the reposo of tho soul of the late John F. Bar: ton, 3"S"2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
Full Weather Report

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04

rector of St. Johns church, officiat- ing. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral homo today from 3 to 6 and 2 to Q p. m.
 Funeral services for Frank An. thony, ~ East Hawkins street, were held today at 1920 D. m. at the Reyes funeral home, 60 Pearl street, Rev. David D. Fogg, officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cenle- tery.
 Tho funeral Of clifford Druar will be held tomorrow at 8 0. m. from the Malorano funeral home, 06 WI. low street, to St. Thomas church at Q. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 10 D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Magdaline IVarauSkaS (YoVaurauSkS) will be heaid tomorrow from the Stokes funeral home, GOA Riverside St., at g:30 Q. n. to St. JoSeph's church where c solemn high Mass will Do celebrated at 0. Burial will Do in the family plot. Calvary cSemetery. Friends may call At the funeral home from 2 to 10 ?. m. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04

WILI<H = In this. city, March .srd,
 sS.s9 Scs MEs. S. FSts'SS SSsrs sSndss s%l,dhS i.ss noon, at 9IS0 o'clock, from 7s HauGer St., to First Lutheran Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04

Funeral services for Burton Ran. dall Andrusu Of Devon, brother oi Mrs. Alfred olson of Waterbury were held yesterday at tho George J. Smith & Son funeral home, Mil' ford, Rev. Alexander Allison, Jr. of tho First FreShyterIan church Bridgeport, ofiielating. Burial was ir Fa!rview cemetery, New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. stasia So. rnolis took place this morning at 8:46 o'clock from the DelInikl Funeral Home, i7 Congress avenue to St. Joseph'S, church. The Rev. ] J. Valantiejus celebrated the TO. qulem Mass At 0 o'clock. Tho Rev Alfred Oabitor and Rev. John Kri- pas of Hartford were at tho side al- tArs.
 The bearers included Anthony AleksaitiS, Algird Lasky, Victor sa. nolis, Edward AEukas, Edward Leonard and Ernest Pakul.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery with services by Father Valantiejus.
 Funeral services will Do held to- morrow at tho Lasallette Seminary in Hartford for tho Very Rev. Paul Michael Began, M. 8.
 Waterbury clergy and laity will attend.
 Funeral services for George A. Dlacker will Do held tomorrow ct il a. m. from the home, Jarvis street Cheshire, with Rev. r. Waldo Say. age, pastor of tho Congregational church there, ofilciating. Burial will ho at 3 D. m. in Morningsido cemo- tery, 0aylordSVille. Friends may call at the homo this afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04

Tho funeral of Paul schauland will bo held tomorrow at 2 5. n. at tho Aldorson funeral homo, 70 Cen. tral avenue, Rev. Francis Q. AyTeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-04
DIED

GHIsKA--in this city, March 3rd, ie43,. MrH Anthony 0riska, of Sb CharloG gt. FunoraI Saturday morn. nS s SS ,IGs eelGSf , SoS.sr trc s Mass ,s s. Jossph's Church. Burial In Calvary cemetery.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23

Norman Davis. "Red Cross staffs in camps, hospitals and offices of Veterans Administration served the total of 2,505,189 servicemen and ex-servicemen during the year ending June 30, 1943, compared with 681 ,286 during the previous year," showing an increase of 268 per cent.
 In the Red Cross Field office on this Base, Harold Haviland, Field Director is in charge of all Red Cross activities. His assistant Field Directors are Sam E. Dockrelf and Christopher w. Hurd.
 Miss Ida Metz, Assistant Field Director, supervises Red Cross work at the Station Hospital.
 We want to become acquainted with you all, particularly if you have a problem.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23

Salvage this coming Monday.
 Congratulations to Cpl. and Mrs. James E." Doyle .(ex-hidebeater) who are celebrating their first weeks wedding anniversary today. Incidentally the birth of this TO- nance was at our USO downtown Windsor Locks, which has the i'm proper slogan, That don't go at the USO," adopted by the Junior Hostesses. May we suggest: Its better to have loved and lost, then never to have loved at all"
 MT. Pittet: Is it possible to fea- ture Cpl. John Carbonneau at one of our monthly concerts? May this column suggest the ARKANSAS TRAVELLER"
 T/Sgt. Hall: Convey our thanks to the Mrs. for the delicious choc- olate cake that she baked for us. Listening to you praise your wife's cooking our only comment is: "Watch that waist-line or you'll join the rear ranks with Cpl. Lew is Smith," May we also give thanks to the mothers of Sgt. Cliff Amero and Sgt. "Chet" Majewsk for the packages their sons receive and share so generously.
 Cpl. John Harris: To prove to you that we can put your name into this column without connect ing it with the mess hall, suppose you relate your memorable exper- fences at Meriden last summer to the new members of the band.
 Sgt. Nelson Mckinley: Could we have repeat performance on your version of the movie, ARABIAN NIGHTS"? With gestures.
 SAD SIGHTS: Pfc. Fred Maresh whenever he doesn't receive a let ter from Ann. (Blame the sailor next door Fred.) Cpl. John Husky since he read the challenge of the
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
LET'S TALK
 IT OVER

At Bradley Field or overseas, know your Red Cross Field Direc- tors. Your problems are our con- cern. When you feel something ought to be done about it" we at the Field Directors office can more than probably work it out, with the aid of Red Cross Home Service in your own home town.
 The scope of American Red Cross service to the Armed Forces and their families may best be shown in the following figures quoted from a recent letter from our Naional Red Cross chairman,
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
q Band File B
BY SPOKE"

obstacle course" by the Airborne Engineers. Pfc. Casper Rabito sal uting at the paytable. The band at calisthenics. Pfc. Ward Krause. Pfc. Joseph Fleming in his new blouse. Cts a quarter of an inch too long Joel.
 Cpl. Herb" Resin (pronounced RAH-ZIN) has been AWOL since his arrival at Bradley Field-After Women or Liquor. "
 REASONS FOR THE BAND BEING OUT OF TUNE: Cpl. Tony Russo polishing his trombone at rehearsals. Cpl. Francis Sweeney banging out letters" to Bernie" Mrs. S.-when he should be "banging the drum. Incidentally Sweeney was best-man at Doyle's wedding. S/Sgt. "Stan" Marusin- skis clarinet relieving the housing shortage for spiders at Bradely Field.
 MEMO TO: Sgt. Al" Caroselli, "that new sax man," let yourself go and get acquainted with those USO "belles" who are anxious to meet you. If things get too tough you can always introduce them to Sgt. Frank Jurkoic and Pfc. Geo. rge D'Annolfo. Pfc. Fred Eimers, one doesn't get "CDD" from the Army simply walking around with limp. Oh yeah, Pfc. Guy Bor- relli, the regulation for the length of hair at this base is an inch and one-half.
 In closing may this column re- mind the base personnel that on each and every Friday evening a WAC" and FEM" dance is held at the Recreation Hall. Time: 200O to 2330. Even if you don't dance or appreciate the music, come along anyway and discover for yourself how good a cup of "GI" coffee can really taste when served with re- treatments, furnished by the WACs.