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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

Scores of expressions of regret and heartfelt sorrow were heard yesterday and today upon the an- nouncement of the death of former Probate Judge Dennis J. Slavin, who fell dead from a heart attack while walking near his home, on Crescent street, yesterday after noon.
 Judge Slavin who was 73 at the time of his death was a lifelong resident of Waterbury and was a member of one of the citys oldest families of Irish descent.
 The funeral will be held Monday from his home at 86 Crescent street, at 8:30 a. m., to St. Margaret's church where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g. Friends may call at the home to- night and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 The son of James and Mary CDuggan Slayin, Jr., he was born in Waterbury on March 10, 1870. A pupil of the public schools of Wa terbury he began the study of law with the firm of Burpee and Car mody and passed the bar examina- tions in 1901.
 Judge Slavin practiced until 1911 at which time he was elected to the office of probate judge where he served for 26 years except for two year break. In 1888 he retired and was succeeded by Judge Patrick Healey, incumbent.
 A lifelong member of the Demo- cratic party, Judge Slavin was prominent and esteemed in his many civic activities. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. During World War I he served as member of local draft broad No. l with marked distinction.
 On Nov. 26, 1896, Judge Slavin married Miss Mary Agnes Dwyer, native of Hartford, and daugh- ter of John and Mary (Gorman) Dwyer, who survives him. Other survivors include two sons, Atty. James D. Slavin, who was associ- ated with his father in the practice of law, and Edward J. Slavin, paratrooper with the Air Corps in Sicily; three daughters, Mrs. Neil Burkinshaw of washington, Mrs. William Weary of Naugatuck and Miss Barbara Slavin of Waterbury:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
Super To Hit Soon
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The 57th fighter group has been credited with destroying 179 enemy planes. including 75 shot down out of a single German air transport convoy of Cape Bon, TuniSia, April 18.
 Arnold told news correspondents that recent bombings of Germany had undermined the courage and determination of the German people in addition to damaging the Nazi war machine.
 Germany's use of orthodox de- fensive tactics, as well as rocket guns and incendiary devices, failed to make the Allied heavy bomber losses correspondingly greater. he said. an increasinsly-large bombing fleets were expected to bring even a smaller percentage of losses.
 Heavy bombings from the Medi- terranean theater will force the Germans to thin out their defenses, though the number of German fighters being produced actually was increasing through the con- version of bomber plants, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
Bar Association MOurnS Deaths
 Of Two Distinguished Members
Sudden Former Judges Dennis SIavin of Probate Court and John F. McGrath of Shocks Community Tributes Paid
 Deceased - Funeral Rites Completed Today
MascOI0 Voices Sorrow Of Bar
 Association

Former City Court Judge Edward Mascolo, president of the Water bury Bar Association, to- day expressed the fol- lowing Statement on the deaths of former Pro- bate Court Judge Den- his J. Slavin and former City Court Judge John F. McGrath:
 'T'he SuddenneSs of this s h ockin g news renders me speeches.. I cannot add in words to the great esteem prevalent in this city for these two remarkable men. They were my dearest friends. The Bar has sustained another distinct loss. l convey my deep-felt sympathy to the respective fam ilieS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
NO ICE FISHING
 AT QUASSAPAUG
Fulton Park Pond Also Closed for I943.44 By
 Fisheries Board

Hartford. Dec. 1.-The State Board of Fisheries and Game an- nounces that the following ponds will be closed to ice fishing during the 1943-44 season:
 Ball pond. New Fairfield; Boards ley Park pond, Bridgeport: Beseck lake, Middlefleld; Brewster pond, Startford: Cedar Swamp pond, Bristol Wolcott; Cream Hill pond, Cornwall; Crystal pond. Eastford- Woodstock: Crystal lake, Filing ton (season to be announced later); Freshwater pond, Enfield; Fulton Park pond, Waterbury; Greenfalls reservoir, Voluntown; Lily pond, Thompson: Long Mead owbrook pond, Middlebury; Mani- took lake (Cranberry pond), Gran by-eXcept on Saturday and Sunday.
 North Spectacle pond, Kent; Premise pond, Putnam; uassapaug lake, Middlebury- -Woodbury; Quon- nipaug lake, Guilford; Roseland lake, Woodstock; Samp Mortar re- servoir, Fairfield; Schoolhouse pond, Thompson; Stanley Quarter pond, New Britain; Saltwater pond, Tor rington; Taunton lake. Newtown; Walker reservoir, Vernon; West Hill pond, New Hartford; Winchester lake, Winchester; Wononscopomuc lake, Salisbury.
 On other lakes not posted to the contrary fishing is permitted through February g. The use of more than six tip-ups or similar devices in fishing through the ice is prohibited. No such devices shall be used except between 6 a. m. and 8 p. m. daily and must be personally attended. A bag limit of 20 fish is all owed with not more than 10 pickerel or walleyed pike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
FUNERALS
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Southbury, who died at his home Thursday, will be held Monday at SIS 8. m. from the Mazaika fu- neral home, 10 Porter Street, to St. Josephs Church at g. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today and tomorrow from ? to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Louis Mrachinak, 48, of 32 State street was held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, today at 8:15 a. m. to the Immaculate Conception church at g a. m. Burial was In Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Ona Sluoks- naitis, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Ambra- zaitis, 50 West Porter street Monday night, was held today at 9 a. m. from the home to St. Joseph s church at 9:30. Burial was in Cal vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Harry George Reynolds, 229 Circular Ave, a foreman at Waterbury Tool, di- vision of Vickers, Inc, was held from the Alderson funeral home yesterday. Rev. Gomer R. Lewis officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Bearers were William Schneid- CT, William Callan, Joseph Cas- sin, Morton Tracy, Harold Coley and Joseph Bormolini.
 The funeral of Louis R. Schick, 49, Waterbury banker, will be held today at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central Ave-, at 2 p. m, Rev. Samuel A. Budde, vicar of Christ chapel, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Emma Rock well Symonds, 61 Hawkins St., widow of Arthur Symonds, was held today at II a. m. from the resi- dence, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker of- ficiating. Burial was in Grove Hill cemetery, Rockville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
Ship Gets 65 Jap Planes
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AS evidence of how they did it, Lieut.. Cmdr, Paul Buie, 34, of Nash vile, Ga, fighter squadron com- mander on the carrier, said 12 of his fighters met 21 Japanese fight CTS 10000 feet over Mill Atoll on November 23 and shot down IT sure and four probably for what might be a perfect score.
 Over Kwajalein, 19 Zero fighters and a tWin-engined bomber went down before the guns of his men, Buie said. In another brush 12 American fighters battled IS Heroes over the Roi airstrip and the enemy kept sending up fighters until 30 or 40 were opposing the hellcats.
 "They had Us in numbers, alti- tude and surprise" Buie said. Tt was not pleasant. But we shot our way out, losing only one plane"
 Snowden's claim actually was considered conservative since smany of their probables and planes de- stroyed on the ground were not in- cluded. For instance, there were 100 to 150 Japanese planes at Roi when the attack started.
 Snowden praised his F6F hellcat fighters. T wouldn't fly Zero against Hellcat," he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

three brothers, Michael F. Slavin, deputy registrar of voters; and Dr. Joseph E. Slavin, both of Water bury, and Prof. William A. Slavin of Villanova college, Pa.; and a sis ter, Sister Carolyn of St. Bridget's convent, Jersey City, N. J.; four grandchildren also survive.
 Led by Mayor John s. Monagan scores of prominent associates and lifelong friends today utter ex- pressions of their sincere regret at the passing of the late Judge Sla- win. Among those who today paid tribute to him were:
 Mayor John s. Monagan-"Judge Slavin served the people of Water bury faithfully and well. He was Judge of Probate for 25 years and after retirement was an active member of the Park board. In both of these capacities his capabilities found full play. The city has s,ls- tained a severe loss by his death."
 Judge Patrick Healey of Probate Court-"Judge Slavin was an ideal judge of probate; comforting, kindly and considerate. Throughout his long years of service he endeared himself to countless numbers of people in their times of trial and bereavement. He was devoted to his family, loyal to his friends and of the highest character in every way"
 Monsignor Joseph Valdambrini, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes church: Judge Slavin was a splen- did man; a good friend, always cheerful, always considerate, always ready to help. Not enough praise can be said for him. I will miss him greatly"
 Thomas F. Moore of the Citizens and Manufacturers Bank: T am saddened at the news of the death of Judge Slavin. Waterbury has lost a splendid citizen and his fam- fly, to whom he was so attached, has lost an exemplary husband and father. He brought to the admin istration of our probate court that necessary combination of integrity and ability and warm sympathy so characteristic of his long and faith full service. He loved his native city and it's people who in turn revered him for the man he was, his family will find solace in this memory and heritage"
 Finton J. Phelan, former presi- dent of the Waterbury Bar Associa- tion: We were born the same year in adjoining houses on Hamilton avenue. We were playmates, school mates, and pals all of our lifetime. Our families have been neighbors and friends for 150 years, originat- ing in the same place in Ireland. We were very close and I will miss Judge Slavin very, very much.
 His death ana that of Judge John McGrath are very severe to me and I feel them very deeply"
 Edmund J. Daly: T had known Judge Slavin for 55 years from the time when we were boys together. I thought highly of him as a man and friend and had only the high est respect for his judgment"
 John P. Elton: Judge Slavin's death came as a distinct shock to me. I am saddened at the news and realize I have lost a fine friend. He was a man of splendid character and judgment. Waterbury has suf- fered a great loss."
 John Howard: With the death of Judge Slavin. the City of Wa terbury has suffered great loss. He was a man of exceptional ability both as a lawyer and judge. Be- sides being a lifelong friend Of Judge Slavin had the pleasure of being associated with him for 26 years and I feel that I have lost a true friend"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
Politics
  Passing

Discussions this week in muni- cipal circles give some indication that . plan advanced couple of years ago by the late Controller Thomas M. Conlon may yet be put into actual operation by the city government. MT. Conlon offered at one time financial plans for such improvements as would have de- inanded creation of a capital bud- get which would have been set up alongside of, but exclusive of, the city's annual operating budget. From 1t would have been financed extraordinary projects like She sew age disposal plant, ineinerator, re- placement of bridges. street paving, clirbing, etc, all of which are going to demand expenditure of millions of dollars. MT. Conlon's idea was to make possible regular improve ment program without adding to the tax rate or the city's Q net bonded indebtedness for any one iVear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
FIRE DESTROYS SHOP

Pawtucket, R. T., Dec. 11-(UP)- Wind-swept flames today destroyed 8 two-story wooden shop of the J. N. Posley Co.,, box manufacturers. The two-alarm blaze of undeterm- ined origin was confined to the Bayley Street shop. Damage was extensive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

AIOlL1 1dkC sideration of the problem"
 view. Long said:
 "The State Department has main- tained that attitude all through, but the situation has come to a state of publicity today where I think the Jewish interests have em- phasized the fate of the Jews as such the State Departments policy I think must be that we cannot exclude persons from our sympathy and our sympathetic at ton if they are not Jews. I think we must treat all persons, irres- pective of their race, religion or po- litical beliefs, in the same way; but I do think that the situation has arrived today. as evidenced by the fact that this committee is con- sidering this matter formally, where something definite ought to be said concerning the Jews"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

niversary on Dec 31. Funeral serv- i~es will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Francis O. Ayres officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from to 5 p. m. and 2 to 9 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
ACTRESS SETTLES SUIT

Hollywood, Dec. II. (UP)-- Actress Airline Judge has made an out-of-court settlement of a suit brought to collect $1633 rent for her New York apartment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
DANGER GETS DIVORCE

Hollywood, Dec. Il. (UP)--Dancer Vera Champion Rutledge today won divorce from War Contractor John D. Rutledge, after telling the court she was In constant fear Of her husband since the day of their marriage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
|U. s. Tightens On RabuuI
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opposition, Pacific fleet headquar- ters at Pearl Harbor announced.
 Jaluit Atoll, $50 miles north of Tarawa, was hit with 40 tons of bombs last Wednesday by Liberators along with Milf Atoll another 100 miles to the north.
 There was no enemy interception over the Japanese airfleld on Jaluit but at Mill the Liberators were met by 10 Zero fighters, two of which probably were shot down at 8 cost of only minor damage and one man wounded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
FIRE BOUTS SEVEN

Cranston, R. l., Dec. 11-(UP)- Seven persons, including three children, were forced out into the cold early today when fire broke out in their home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

penSed in manner ever mindful of the axiom that the foundation of justice is such that no man shall be wrong. His work was well done"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

Dance halls in Fire are doing a record business, being crowded niGhtly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

While the proposed capital im- provements weren't his Ideas, but those of various departmental heads, the method of bringing them to realization through an orderly financial arrangement and one that could be borne by the city's taxpayers was. And it's extremely interesting now, almost a year after his death, to find this brain-child of his getting serious consideration from Mayor John s. MOnagan, as he calls to- gether various key officials in the city government to get coOrdin- ated a program of civic improve ments that may fit into any post war picture for Waterbury or even be attempted in some part should the war tempo remain un- changed throughout 1944.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

McGRATH-In this city. Dec. 10th, 1943, John F. McGrath, of 32 Rose land Ave.
 o'clock, from Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., to St. Margaret's Church, at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

KALVAITIS-In this city. Dec 9th. 1943, Mrs. Amelia Kalvaitis, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Funeral Monday, from Bergin Flu neral Home, 290 East Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
MASSES

LYNCH-A months mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated Monday morning, Dec. 18th, at 500 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Francis Lynch, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

for financing extraordinary pro- jects. And topping it all will be the employment of surpluses not to bal ancing the budget but actually to pay of debts or finance projects.
 The Danaher family of Meriden continues to ride the waves of pO- litical popularity in Connecticut. Mayor Francis Danaher of Meri- den demonstrated the familiar hold the family has on the voting public last Tuesday when he gal- lOped into office for his fourth term with q substantial 4,40O ma jority. Next year brother John will seek to be renominated and reelected to the U. s. Senate. Cornelius, the father. has a full four years to go as Labor Com missioner of the state. Few families can boast the public holdings Of the Clan Danaher. Evidently . robust, vigorous and
 clear blood strain there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

STENSON A first anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Monday morning, at 7:30 o'clock. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Margery Stenson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

The Conlon picture of 1941 was planned for presentation to the Legislature of that year, but event. ually all that the city asked at Hartford was permission to float bonds for a pipe line. a reservoir. and a trade school. The city ob- tained such permission chiefly be- cause of its improved financial con- dition and the fact that accom- panying the request was very fine outline of the manner in which it planned to amortize the additional water supply costs. That program Is actually in effect now, with only $1,- 485, ,000 of a granted $2000, 1000 water bond issue sold. However the wis., dom of asking for $2,00O,O00 is ap- parent, when one stops to realize that the federal government, through the EVA, is putting $50O,- 900 into the city's reservoir project. Already 1t has contributed $400,O 900 of tlais amount and the remaining s100,000 is due any day now that the reservoir is practically com- pleted. $l,485,000 plus $500,OOO equals $1,985, ,000 just $15,000 less than the issue which the General Assembly approved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

FLOOD In this city, Dec. 11th, 1943, Lester Andrew Flood, of { Glen Ridge St.
 Funeral Monday afternoon, at 3:ao o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
DIED

BENHAM-In this city, Dec. 10th. 1943, Mrs. Mary Susan Wilcox Benham, of 263 Boyden St.
 Funeral Monday afternoon, at 900 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Hillside cemetery, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

Smaller surpluses are in store for Waterbury in the next few years. This is true for several reasons. One Is the fact that the city is gradually cleaning up its back taxes and eventually will not be able to count on much revenue from this source, unless, of course, a serious depression hits the town and tax
 payers are unable to meet their ob-
 ngations as promptly. And along this same line current tax collec-
 tions could be quick to suffer and drop from such high figures of 97 and 98 per cent. Add to that the fact the city Is aware that sur pluses have accumulated despite heavy spending and thereTI be at-
 tention paid to utilizing the budget
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11
 Rescue Of < Foreign Jews

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

The Democratic prospect for 194a in Connecticut Is far from encouraging as result of the fall elections. The last four to be held this year have been concluded and the COP is supreme through out. Only the large cities of Wa terbury and New Haven (DemO- cratic) and Bridgeport (Socialist) remain outside the fold. A few small towns still maintain Demo- cratic OfiicialdOm and in other in- stances there is mixed party con- troL But in the majority of towns the Republicans are solidIy en- trenched. Whether or not the presidential candidacy on the Democratic side can swing com munities back to the Democratic side Is doubtful. Many believe that even If President Roosevelt ran for fourth term he couldn't stop the COP sweep next fall. His presence on the Democratic ticket however, would upset Connecticut Republicanism and don't forget 1t. However, State Chairman John M. DOwe's row for next year is an exceedingly tough one for his hoe to clear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-11

The recent tax survey in Water bury and a pending one in nearby Naugatuck are cited as reasons for the department using women for Held work. At least two in recent weeks have been sent out on the road for the department. Evidently the war has taken its toll among the male employees in this branch of the state government, as it has In practically all. A good many peo- pie may not know that the State Tax Department is annually re- quired to go into most of the small towns, where receipts total less than $50,000. and perform the audit. The cost Of the same is shared equally by the town and the department. In normal times at least 10 exam liners are on call for such work, but not now and as a result women have been assigned the jobs in many instances. That same situa- Sion has been turned up in the au- dit of Waterbury's municipal ac- counts for 1922, the private firm 4oing Che job employing many wo- 'anen on the job.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-07-01
Blood Bank
Donors Sought
Second Shores
Clinic July 9

ST. CLAIR SHORES - Ono
hundred and fifty blood donors
VIII be needed ~ hll the com
-y44..44ity,S aHets -r-hen-tift- Red
Cross Mobile Clinic makes It's
second visit here Friday July g,
Mrs. Milton SiCkClStccl general
chairman, announced today.
In appealing for prompt regis
trauon OF prospective donors
Mrs. Sickclstccl pointed 10 the
record established hy the COM
muniiy on Feb. 20, when l54
pints of blood were contributed
by 81. Clair Shores residents.
Reg strarts should telephone
Mrs 3 Bclangor, registrar. al
Rose. l551-W, Mrs. SIckclStcol
sad. in urging prompt response
to the request for donors She
pointed out the vital need for
the blood plasma which has al
ready saved tho lives Of count
less American fighting men on
world WIDE battle fronts and the
need for swelling the rapidly
used supply TuansfuSlonS with
blood plaSma - many actually
performed ina the field -- have
been credited with high-rankiug
Army and Navy medical officers
with spelling the difference be-
tween survival and death TO
countless wounded soldiers, sail
ors and marines
The blood bank clinic viii bc
held az the Lakeview High
school. 2600l jefferson avenue,
on July Q. between the hours Of
1870 and $50 p. IN.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-07-01
LONDON LETTER
Baseball Wins Mystified Fans in England

months. Nutritional changes w
be considered in the light of
these samples.
The lowly lemon, from time
immemorlal j symbol Of the
sour and unattractive, has been
pushed TO a pinnacle Of desir-
ability Time was when get
ting The lemon was hardly a
sought-after honor. But Brit
ain has been citrus-fruitless for
nearly four years Last month
at one OF London s most diStin-
guished social functions a waltz
contest was held First prize:
One lemon.
The House Mission Committee
of the Methodist Church in
Great Britain launchc' a new
movement for members last
month. It's title: Christian
Commando Campaign.
Starting toward the end Of
April and continuing without
let-Ip or basis of fact TO the end
OF May. London's most up-crop-
ping, most widespread rumor
last month Italy has asked for
peace terms.