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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
many PRIESTS
ATTEND RITES
Rev. William DOIan, M. S.,
Celebrant of Mass for
Late Mother

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary (O'Con-
nelD Dolan, widow OF Patrick Do
Ian, of GA Fox street vas held from
the Mulville Funeral Home, ITO
West Main street, this morning at
9:15, to s.. Patrickis church at 10,
where Few William Dolar, MS, of
Essex, England, son Of the deceased
officiated as celebrant OF the solemn
high Mass. Rev. Francis Crane, M.
Bloomfield acted as deacon and Rev
Bloomfield, acted as deacon and Rev.
Joseph Griffin, president of st.
Thomas Seminary Bloomfield, as
sub-deacon. Rev. Thomas Dignam
was master of ceremonies. Thurifer
was Rev. Anthony Bruzas, MS, of
Hartford, and acolytes included
Rev. Plus Lutkus, MS, of Hart
ford, and Rev. Henry LaShapelle,
Ills, Of Rolyoke, Mass. Seated in
tae sanctuary were: Rev. Bernard
roster, Rev. Henry Dullard, Rev.
Eugene Cryne, Rev. Lawrence Skel-
ley, Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, Rev.
Patrick w. Flynn, Rev. Austin
Saunders, and Rev. David O'Keefe,
all of Waterbury and Rev. Francis
Kerwin of Portland, Rev. Francis
LeClair, MS, of Infield, Rev. Will
liam Riddle, MS, of Danielson, Rev
I. S. Abromaitis, MS, of Hartford,
Rev. Paul B Dillon, C.M., of Brook
Ign, N. Y, Rev. Joseph w. Higgins,
MS, of Hartford, Rev. Michael j.
Cox, MS. of Bloomfield, Rev. Corne-
Illus Looney of Devon, Rev. Alphonse
Hebert, MS, of Bloomfield, Rev.
John German of Altamont, N. Y,
Rev. Thomas F. McGurk, MS, of
Bloomfield, Rev. Joseph Bergin, M.
S., of Hartford, Rev. John Gala
han, MS, of Hartford, Rev. Henry
Flanagan of East Norwalk, Rev.
Daniel Manning of Canaan, Rev.
Justin Dolan, MS, OF Altamon,, M.
Y, Rev. Fred Milos, MS, of West
field, Mass, Rev. John Newman,
MS, of Altamont, Rev. Theodore
NORM, MS, of Danielson and Rev.
Charles Kirby, MS, of Bloomfield.
A special musical program was
under the direction of Mrs. Thomas
Healey, organist with Mrs. Marie
Murphy as soloist. Burial was in
Calvary cemetery, with the chant
ing of Benedictus led by Rev. Fred
MiloS, MS, and Rev. John New
man, MS, Rev. Daniel Manning
officiated at the committal services,
assisted by the visiting clergy.
Bearers were: DR.. Francis P.
Barnes, Frank Deconnick, James
Griffin, Robert Farnum, William
Donahue and John Prill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

under her supervision to teach all
over the country. The Connecticut
State Department Of Education had
the highest regard for her ability
as a professor OF education.
Miss Kathryn w. Hayes, national
president OF the st. Elizabeth
Alumnae association, regards Sister
Kathleen's passing an inestimable
loss to the college and deep sor-
row to local alumnae. Miss Hayes
will represent a Waterbury group
Of alumnae at the funeral Satur-
day morning at 20 O'Clock at the
college chapel, which will also in
clude the Misses Margaret Kilmar-
tin, president of the Waterbury
chapter College OF st. Elizabeth
Alumnae, Mrs. Edward j. McDonaId.
honorary president of the local
chapter. Catherine A. Maloney.
Lucy Bowes, Marguerite Kennaugh.
and Miss Jean Patricia Stanley of
Litchfield, formerly Of this city.
Rev. Thomas Lawlor, formerly of
this city, now of New Haven, will
be celebrant Of the solemn requiem
Mass. Burial will be in the convent
cemetery.
Sister Kathleen's survivors include
two sisters. Miss Margaret Hennes-
sey Of Waterbury, and Mrs. Joseph
H. Reed Of Jackson Heights, L. l.,
a nephew, Pvt. Donald Reid, U. S.
Army, and several cousins in this
city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
OBITUARY

New York and Rev. Willard Scherich
of ThomaSton officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral
home this evening from z to and
tomorrow from to 5 and Z to 9
p. m.
DUNN-James Dunn, formerly of
this city and husband Of the late
Isabel Dunn, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Theodore Lallier
in Bridgeport yesterday.
Survivors include three daughters,
Mrs. Lallier; Mrs. Helen Delebant,
New Haven, and Mrs. Harold Iris,
this city; three sons, Thomas Dunn.
Yonkers, N. Y, James Dunn Of
Bridgeport and William Dunn OF
California, and brother, Thomas
Dunn of Bridgeport.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning at st. Brendan's church,
New Haven. Burial will be in st.
Lawrence cemetery, New Haven.
Friends may call at the M. F. Walk
er funeral home, 1901 Chapel st.,
New Haven, today.
PELUSO-Mrs. Sabatina Peluso,
70, wife of Carmine Peluso, of 10
South Leonard street, died at her
home this morning after a short
illness. She was native of Italy
and came to this country 38 years
ago, residing in New York for the
first 10 years, and coming to Water
bury Is years ago. She resided here
until her death. Survivors include
three sons, John, William and Al
bert; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas
Morgatto, Mrs. Vito Bertone and
Mrs. John Valillo; and IL grand
children, all of this city.
The funeral will be held Monday
morning from the Colasanto funeral
home, 932 Bank street, to Our Lady
of Mount Carmel church, where a
solemn high Mass will be celebrated,
time to be announced. Burial will
be in the family plot in Calvary
cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home tomorrow and Sunday
from 2 to 10 p. m.
HUGHES-Clara Hadley Hughes
wife of Herbert Hughes, died this
morning at her home, so Engle-
wood avenue. She was born Feb
81, 1881 in Birmingham, England.
daughter of the late Frederick and
Catherine Duffy Hadley and had
been a resident of Waterbury for the
past 20 years.
Besides her husband, she leaves
one son, Herbert Hughes, Jr., OF
this city; three daughters, Mrs.
Other Masse, Mrs. Stanley Kovel
and Mrs. Frank Reilly of this city;
several brothers and sisters of
England and eight grandchildren.
She was member of Christ Chapel.
Funeral services will be held from
the Anderson funeral home, 10
Central avenue, Monday morning at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
|FIREMEN BATTLE
| BASEMENT FIRE
Spontaneous Ignition Is
Given as Cause of Blaze
in Garage

When members Of the Fire De-
partment have to night fire In q con-
fined space, especially underground.
they generally have to temporarily
forget their appearance, and suffer
the consequences Of running noses.
That was just, what happened at
$3.50 o'clock this morning when the
department called to 1911 South
Main street for q fire in a garage
maintained under the management
Of Joseph Shaker.
The fire itself was in small area
underneath the office, where
power oil burner was in operation,
with plenty Of stock distributed
about the cement floor, including
cans Of various flamable liquids
There was also a little rubbish at
the base Of the stairway. This was
on fire when MIR. Shaker tackled 1t
with various hand extinguishers
while q call was sent to headquart-
ers.
Lieutenant James Barry OF En-
CINE 4, Baldwin street, and Lieu
tenant Michael Sullivan of Engine
3, Brooklyn, both laid booster lines
from their apparatus, to be followed
later by hydrant line, when there
was q flare-up from the contents
of cracked bottle. The flame and
heat made hot combination for
the men in the little basement. in
GLIDING the officer in charge, Act
ing Deputy Chief Joseph J. Kelley,
Captain Sheehan, Lieutenant Sulli-
van, Lieutenant Barry, and acting
Lieutenant George Carroll Of Truck
Company No. 3, along with the
members of the various companies
who ha dto crowd inside to hold
their lines land remove the burning
rubbish on the floor.
The fire was extinguished with
out damege to the burner. but some
of the stock maintained by the owner
was destroyed.
Fire Marshall Lahey said that
spontaneous ignition caused the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
Sister M. Kathleen,
Noted Educator, Dies
For merWaterburian Ranked as Outstanding Figure
in Pedagogy; Rites at St. EIizabetts Chapel
Sister M. Kathleen Hennessey,

Sister NJ. Kathleen Hennessey,
formerly Of this city, regarded as
one Of the leading educators in
American colleges, died Wednesday
at the College Of st. Elizabeth, Con-
vent, N. j., after a few days ILL
ness. She was Dean Of Education
and Supervisor of Practice Teaching
at the college. Sister Kathleen, a
frequent visitor here, had been in
this city a few weeks ago to attend
the funeral Of Miss Rose M. Hutch
inson, an alumna of the college.
Sister Kathleen was born In Rome,
N. Y, the daughter of James Hen
Messy and Mary Mcdonald Hen
neSsey. Coming to Waterbury early
in life with her family she studied
in the local schools, finishing in the
Waterbury Training School for
Teachers, after which she taught
for short time in the Bishop street
school. She entered the order Of
the Sisters OF Charity, Convent Sta
ton, In 1903, N. j., following which
she continued her studies receiving
her A. B. degree. She began prac-
tice teaching there over thirty-five
years ago and also taught psychology
continuing courses at Columbia Uni
versity, from where she received her
MA, and Phi. D. degrees. Her en-
tire life after becoming a religious
was spent at the College Of st. Eliza
beth where she built up a School
Of Pedagogy Of high rating among
American colleges.
Sister Kathleen was a member
Of leading college and university
associations, including the National
Education association, the American
Association of School Administra-
ton. and the Society for the Study
Of Education. For over thirty five
years st. Elizabeth graduates en-
rolled in the School of Pedagogy
have gone from the college trained
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
TROOP 81 PLANS
3=DAY BAZAAR

By means of three-day bazaar
sponsored by Boy Scouts of Troop
80, attached to the Salvation Army
Corps on Cherry street, funds will
be raised to be used in the pur-
chase of manual training equip
ment for the boys and the neigh
borhood. Scoutmaster George
Borges announced today that this
pref Christmas event will be held
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday,
Dec. to Dec. 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
COHEN, DIAMOND
AWAIT DECISIONS

Decision has been reserved by
OPA Commissioner Raymond c.
Blades of Hartford on slaughter
suspension proceedings br Jug h t
against two Torrington men, Ben
jandn Cohen and John Diamond.
Failure to make proper registration
for meat slaughtering and to OBJ
serve OPA reporting and price regu-
latiaas was the basis of the charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
Full Weather Report

Boston, Nov. rs (UP)-Weather
forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS and CON-
NHCTICUT- Increasing clOudi-
ness and continued moderately
cold tonight. Overcast with Oc-
casiOnal rain except snow in
Berkshires and colder Saturday.
RHODE ISLAND - Increasing
eoudiness and continued mOder-
ately cold tonight. Overcast with
occasional rain and colder SAT-
urday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
LOVERS QUARREL
ENDS IN COURT
Little Rose FIattenS Boy
Friend With Bowl of
Oranges

Patrolman Michael Karplemar
moved fast yesterday evening wher
he got a call from 90 Abbott ave
nue., that a man was lying dead in
a pool Of blood.
Arriving at the address he found
no corpse, but he did find a pretty
badly battered James B. Styles, %.
lying in a pool Of blood with Rose B.
Godtte, %, 10 Vine street, sitting on
top Of linn.
Charged with breach Of peace and
intoxication in City Court this
morning, Styles told Judge r. Sum-
ma that an ragument had begun
while they were celebrating Thanks
giving with little wine, and that
he lost his temper and slapped Miss
Godtte, whereupon she flattened
him with bowl of oranges.
Judge Summa fined the pair $40
and costs each on breach Of peace
charges, and suspended sentence on
the intotxication charge against
Styles.
"Just a lovers quarrel" Atty.
Ralph Coppeto told the Judge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
PUHAKKA ARRESTED
in NEW YORK CITY

Otto Puhakka, wanted by police
here on charge of support
has been arrested in New York city
the New York Department informed
Detective Lieut.. William F. Pollard
this morning. Detective Lieut.. Will
lam Foley will leave for New York
ibis afternoon to return Puhakka
nere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
DONALD ]. POST
BOSTON SPEAKER

Donald j. Post of Post Junior
college will speak tomorrow at the
fall meeting of the New England
Business College on the subject
The Thomas System of Short
hand.
Attending from Post Junior COL
lege will be Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c.
Post, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold B. Post
and Donald j. Post
The meeting will be held at the
Parker House, Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
BURWELL DIRECTS
CHORUS REHEARSALS

Rehearsals were held Thursday
night at the First Congregational
church by the Industrial Chorusses
for their second annual presenta-
ton Of Handels Messiah. The
final rehearsal is scheduled for De-
cember 5, the afternoon of the per-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

Torrance, at Buckingham Hall at
8 o'clock.
G.. Loring Burwell will conduct
the 200 singers and the orchestra
will be directed by Mario Di Cecco.
Ronald Arnold will be at the organ
and Mrs. Helen Heebner at the
piano. The concert will be at
Buckingham hall at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

BARNETT-Word has been re-
ceived by Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Wedge
of 2505 East Main street, of the
death of their nephew, Thomas
Barnett, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn
as L. Barnett of Hoboken, N. j.
formerly of this city. Supervisors
include his parents; and four sis
tiers, Helen, Rosemary, Claire and
Margaret Barnett of Hoboken.
The funeral will be held tomor-
row at $3.50 from the Barnett home
in Hoboken.
STANDARDIZATION j. Stri-
leckis, 9 year old son of John and
Genevieve Ives Strileckis, died yes
terday at his home, 572 Sylvan ave-
nue., after short illness.
He is survived by his parents
four sisters, Patricia, Genevieve
Lucille and Mary; and four broth
ers, Anthony, John, Joseph and
James. Private funeral services
will be held at the convenience OF
the family.
GRAHAM Robert Graham, sc
died suddenly early this morning al
his home on High street, in Thorn
aston. He was born in DAIRY
Ayrshire, Scotland, July II, 1877, ano
came to this country IS years ago
settling in Waterbury. He was en-
ployed as a cabinet maker at the
Farrell Foundry co. for IA years
and moved to ThomaSton 81 years
ago, where he was employed at the
Seth Thomas Co. until his death.
Survivors include his wife, Eliza
beth (Morrison) Graham, one SON.
Robert M. Graham, both of Thorn
aston; two brothers and one sister
of Scotland; one brother of Texas;
one sister of Vancouver; and q
niece and nephew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham celebrated
their 40th wedding anniversary July
l of this year. Mr. Graham was q
member of the First Congregational
church of Thomaston, the Masonic
club, Order of Eastern Star, Scot
fish club of Thomaston, Clan Nc
Alpine, o. S. c., Burns club and the
Ancient Order Of Foresters of Wa
terbury.
The funeral will be held Sunday
at 2:30 from the HotchkisS funera
home, 46 High street, Thomaston
with Rev. DR.. Harold I. Marshall OF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends, relatives and neighbors,
especially Dept. No: 1855 of Water
bury Clock (Middlebury Branch),
for floral offerings and the express
sions of sympathy and kindness
shown us during our recent be-
reavement, the death of our beloved
husband and father Richard D.
Byrnes.
MRS. BYRNEs and FAMILY,
311 Stillson Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

David Angel, 8, was treated at
the office of DR.. Rudolph Daniani
after being struck by a truck
driven by Fred C. Andrews Of
WOlcOtt Wednesday afternoon
near the Chase school, Police
Capt. william Duggan reported.
No charges were made against
the driver by Motor Patrolnan
Joseph Tierney who investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

with being the first to catch base
ball thrown from an airplane. He
performed the stunt at Kelly Field,
Texas, June II, 1918.
II o'clock, Rev. Samuel Budde Of
floating. Burial will be in old Pine
Grove cemetery. Friends may call
at the funeral home tomorrow
evening from Z to 8 and Sunday
from 3 to p. m. and z and 8
p. m.
BALDAUSKAS - John Baldaus-
kas, IS, died early this morning
at the home of his niece, Mrs. Jo-
Seph Blenstrubas of 100 Rockland
avenue. He was a native of Litha-
mia, coming to this country 81 years
ago. He resided in Ansonia until
five weeks ago, when he came to
Waterbury. Mr.. Baldauskas had
been employed in the American
Brass Co. Of Ansonia for tn past
81 years Survivors include a
nephew, Clement Baldauskas Of
Chicago; two nieces, Mrs. Blenstru-
gas, and Mrs. John Lapinskas, both
Of Waterbury; step brother,
Clement Krizinauskas Of Oakville;
a cousin, Mrs. John Romanauskas
of Waterbury, and three brothers,
Joseph, Anthony and Vincent and
two sisters, Barbara and Magdalene,
all of Lithuania. The funeral will
be held from the Deliniks funeral
home, II Congress avenue, Monday
morning at 8 o'clock, to st. Joseph's
Church at 9:15. Burial will be in
Calvary cemetery. Friends may call
at the funeral home from 2 to 10
p. m. tomorrow and Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
FUNERALS

The funeral of Antonio Calvitto.
Sc, formerly of this city, was held
this morning from the Mansolillo
funeral home, Johnston, r. I. Burial
was in st. AIMS cemetery, Gran
ston, r. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen
Louise (Mulville) Stack, Hartford,
formerly of this city, were held
Wednesday at the Ahern funeral
home, Hartford, to Our Lady of
Sorrows church, where the st.
Thomas Seminary choir sang the
Gregorian Mass. Rev. Thomas
F. Stack, professor at st. Thor IS
seminary, celebrated the Mass for
his mothers rites. Present in the
sanctuary were Rt. Rev. Henry j.
O'Brien, auxiliary bishop of Hart
foro. and about IS priests from all
parts of the state. Burial was in
st. Joseph's cemetery, Winsted.
The funeral of Mrs. Maria (Major)
Bernier, was held this morning from
the Belleville funeral home, 68 East
Clay ST., to st. AIMS church at
900 o'clock where solemn high
Mass of requiem was celebrated by
Rev Alfred Matthew, assisted by
Rev. Ubald Laurion and Rev. Lau-
renee Doucet as deacon and sub
deacon, respectively. At the organ,
under the direction of Prof. George
D. Perrault's a special musical pro-
gram was rendered, with Adolphe
Tourangeau as soloist, who sang Pie
Jesu' at the offertory, and 'Adieu
Parents at the occasional.
The pall-bearers were Joseph Le-
Mire, Auguste Deschenes, Ernest
Scucy, Louis Pouley, George Frigon
and Telespore Baribault.
Burial was in the family plot in
Calvary cemetery, with Rev. Alfred
Matthew officiating at the commit
tai services.
The funeral of william S. Dion,
20 West Clay street will be held from
the Belleville funeral home, So Eas:
Clay street, tomorrow at 9 a. M, to
st. AIMS church at 9:45. Burial
will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends
- L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
FIRST PLANE CATCH

Cpl. Michael Bossolo is credited
with being the first to catch base
ball thrown from an airplane. He
performed the stunt at Kelly Field,
Texas. June IL, 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

HUGHES-In this city, Nov. 26th,
1943, Clara Hadley Hughes, of SO
Englewood Ave.
Funeral Monday morning, at 1900
o'clock, from Anderson Funeral
Home, 20 Central Ave. Burial In
old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
MASSES

COFFEY-A End anniversary Mass
of requiem will be celebrated Sat
urday morning. at 700 o'clock, at
the st. MiachePs Church, Water
VILE, for the repose of the soul
SHERIDAN-1st anniversary Mass
of requiem will be celebrated Sat
urday morning, Nov. 9th, at $500
o'clock, at the Immaculate Con-
cejtion Church, for the repose of
the soul of the late Mrs. Mary
Sheridan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

Theresa SkIanIxa, Is, SOe Main
street, OakvilIe, who sustained .
possible leg fracture early yeS&er-
day morning when she was
knocked down by one bus while
alighting from another near the
Chase Metal Works, was reported
in good condition ut Waterbury
Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
Hospital
Bulletins

Francis BatteIi, 16, 107S South
Main Street, injured . week ago
in . fall down an elevator shaft
at the Princeton Knitting Hills,
was imp0rtde innprOveing this
morning at st. Mary's Hospital,
although his name remains on
the danger list. He sustained .
fractured spine and internal in
turies in the fall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26

BALDAUSKAS- In this city, Nov.
26th, 1943, John Baldauskas, of 100
Rock1and Ave.
Funeral Monday morning, at 800
o'clock, from Deliniks Funeral
Home, II Congress Ave, to ST.
Joseph's Church, at 9:15 o'clock.
Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-26
DIED

PELUSO In this city, Nov. 26th,
1913, Mrs. Sabatina Peluso, Of IL
South Leonard st.
Funeral Monday morning, time
announced, from Colasanto Fun
eral Home, 932 Bank ST., to Our
Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Burial in Calvary cemetery.
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BLAKESLEE PUSHED
FOR POST IN NCEA
Advanced As Candidate
For Presidency OF
S. E. District

The New Hanover county unit
of the North Carolina Education
association has placed the name OF
E. r. Blakeslee, principal Of the
Washington Catlett school, on the
list of candidates for president Of
the Southeastern district of NCEA,
and is widely advertising his quail
ifications for the position, Jean
Morton Joyce, legislative chair
man of the local unit, said Satur-
day.
Balloting among all the South
eastern units must be completed
by November 16, meanwhile, the
candidacy of Mr.. Blakeslee is be-
ing presented before each unit,
Miss Joyce reported.
Blakeslee has served as teacher
and principal for the past 81 years.
During his four years as princi-
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pal in New Hanover county he
has proven an outstanding leader,
and has kept in touch with all
phases of the teaching profession,
locally, state wide, and nationally.
Blakeslee has served on many
important committees of the To-
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CAMERON PRAISES
WACRECRUIT PLAN
Says Establishment Of Tar
Heel Battalion Is Most
Worthy Project

Mayor Bruce B. Cameron said
Saturday that the establishment Of
a Tar Heel battalion of WAC re-
cruits, a project currently Win
ming the attention of local citizens,
is "a most worthy idea, and de-
serving of Wilrnington's full sup
port"
Mayor Comeron lent his en-
dorsement of the idea after Cover
nor J. Melville Broughton and
other state officials had com
mended the prospect of a batta-
lion composed of native North Car
olinians to tn entire state.
Formation of the battalion is
part of a campaign to recruit $780,
900 members of the Woman's
Army corps, to fill posts to be
vacated by men who must leave
for combat service.
IT have reviewed some of the
accomplishments of the Wacs al
Camp Davis" Mayor Cameron
said, land have ben convinced that
their efforts there are indispen-
sable, and a splendid contribution
to the prosecution of the war. I
can Recommend the worthiness
of the Wac program on the basis
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VETERANS LOAN
PLAN PRESENTED
Is Possible Forerunner OF
Even Broader Benefits
For Ex-Servicemen

WASHINGTON. Oct. so.-lP)--
A plan for lending $1,000 to re
turning servicemen to settle Their
debts came up on capitol hill today,
a possible forerunner of measures
for even broader benefits.
Introduced by Representative
King D-Calif-, the loan bill has
been referred to the house bank
ing committee, with indications it
will be kept there while a more
comprehensive aid program is work
ed out.
Kings bill would permit the re-
construction finance corporation to
underwrite loans made to honorably
discharged service men by private
lending institutions. The loans
would be for the proven amount OF
the veterans obligations at the time
of his discharge, but not exceeding
$1,000. They would bear 6 per cent
interest and be repayable in Install
ments over a three-year period.
No security. endorsers or co-makers
would be required, the government
acting, in effect, as the veterans
endorser.
While Kings bill may never get
before the house it has started some
serious congressional thinking along
such lines.
The soldiers and sailors civil re-
lief act passed last year permits
veterans to go into court upon
their return and have their ob1iga-
tons stayed for a period equal to
tie length of time they were in
HarvicA