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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
BostonAs Air Horbor

Boston, Aug. 19 - (UP) - Capt. Otis F. Bryan, vice-president in charge of war projects of transcon- tinental Western Air, Inc. today predicted that Boston would become a great international air harbor after the war
 Capt. Bryan, who pilOted Presi- dent Roosevelt to his historic Casa blanca conference, addressed mem- bers of the Boston Aeronautic As sociation.
 He pointed to the fact that while New York, Washington and Phila- delphia are served by all three transcontinental operators, Boston is served by only one,
 "TWA more than three years ago applied for the right to extend its service to Boston, Capt, Bryan said We asked for two routes--one from Pittsburgh to Boston by way of Binghamton, N. r., and Spring field: and another from New York, our Eastern Terminal. to Boston by way of New Haven and Worcester, A few days ago we amended the lat ter application to include Provid- ence on this proposed route"
 He said that in the world of the future, he believed that Boston was destined to become great world air harbor lust as she has been a great shipping center from the earlS colonial days" He added that air planes flying the Atlantic almost al- ways pass over Boston, "Once ] made a calculation that showed l coule have carried i200 more pounds of cargo had I originated by flight in Boston instead of New York" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
Stands By
 Accused Girl

Burlington, Ky, Aug. 19-Mrs. Jenny Niger, wounded by a bullet fired from the same revolver which killed her husband and six-year old son, club today to the 16-year-old daughter charged with murdering them.
 Joan Niger was permitted to visit her mother in hospital last night after she had pleaded innocent when arraigned on charge of mur- dering her father, Carl Niger, 49, city commissioner and vice mayor of Covington, Ky, and her brother, Jerry.
 Mrs. Niger accepted Joan's story which was that she was awakened by an intruder and seized a pistol and fired at him. She said the in- truder fired 15 shots. One wounded Mrs. Niger in the hip and the others killed Niger and Jerry.
 The mother had told police that Joan was subject to nightmares. Just before the shots were. fired, she heard her cry out: There's a crazy man in here and he's going to kill all of us. I don't want to be left alone in here"
 Police said $1,515 had bee nfound in the Niger summer home.
 Mrs. Niger was in the St. Eliza beth hospital at Covington, 10 miles from here. guarded by Covington police so reporters could not talk to her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
Fred Stone
 70 Years Old
By BEVERLY PHILLIPS United Press Staff COrrespOndel

Boston, Aug. 19 (U.P0 - Sprightly Fred Stone whose design for living is based on the theme of his current play-"You Can't Take It With You"-celebrated his roth birthday today by appearing at a special matinee for war-bound sail OrS.
 My life has been just a whale of lot of fun,' chuckled the dean of Americas ng-and dance men. "Of course, I never thought of doing anything else-and I never have"
 Since he first stepped behind the footlights 59 years ago on a To- peka, Kans., stage, Stone has tour ed all the towns"
 I'm just -and-dance man have been since played the cir cuseS as kid" he said. T guess it's what audiences need during the war. They want to laugh and I want to make 'em laugh. Dramas fine but not so good for war nerves
 Fifteen years ago Stone nearly lost his life in a Connecticut air plane crash. Bandage swathed in a hospital bed, Stone said he might have to give up his second love flying, but he never would give up his first love-dancing. He never has.
 His twinkling toes have served as morale builders in two World Wars. It was, he said, wonderful ex- perience" when he recently toured the army camps in Florida.
 But l guess my greatest thrill was when Mrs. Stone and Dorothy appeared in Stepping Stones with me-" he said. Tt was too bad Paula couldn't be with us but she was just a kid in pigtails going to school"
 Stone never celebrates birthdays. But because this was special oc- casion his wife had come here from New York to be with him.
 By the way" he said "just got a box of cigars for birthday pres ent from Dorothy and her husband Charlie"
 Though he once appeared on his daughter Paula's radio show, he cares little for radio. Neither does he like acting in the movies.
 They take the picture back ward" he said, besides I can't stand those damn box lunches you get on location"
 In a skit that closes his present play, Stone does lariat dance reminiscent of his Valmount, Colo, birthplace, His hobbies are roping, as taught by his friend the late VIII Rogers, and hunting, as prac. tieed with Author Rex Beach,
 or tho war stone says confiden. tially;
 'It'll bo over before snow flies the European part anyway"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19

The following deeds connected with real estate transactions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Mortgage Deeds
 Leo H. Bellemare and Obeline Bellemare to First Federal Savings and Loan association, property on Orange street, $4,000.
 John and Ernest Fargnoli to Waterbury Trust Co.,, property on South Main street, $3,000.
 Frank Coviello to Mary and John T. Sterling, property on Tu- dor street, $7,000.
 Molly Berwisht to Waterbury Savings bank, property on Lincoln street, $7,975.
 Eva and Joseph T. Duguay to Myron Miller, property at Hill side and Chestnut avenues, $1 300. Celine Besancon to Leontine Cretin, property on Beecher ave- nue, $4,500.
 Warranty Deeds
 Francis and Joseph Gillette and Helen Gillette Devine to Leo H. and Obeline Bellemare, property on Orange street.
 Mary E. and John T. Sterling to Frank Coviello, property on Tudor street.
 Myron Miller to Eva and Joseph A. Duguay, property at Hillside and Chestnut avenues.
 Mortgage Releases
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Noel and Helen Crevier.
 Emile A. Bussemy to Paul W. Wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury were approved today by Compensation Commis- sioner John J. OConnell:
 Michael Gebrain of Torrington against American Brass Co.,, of Torrington, $25 beginning Aug. 2 strained back.
 Edith Howe of Bethany against Homer D. Bronson, Co.,, of Beacon Falls, $11.97 for 3 and 1-6 weeks, g per cent loss of distal phalanx Of first left finger.
 Walter Ruppenthal of Meriden against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $24.44 for l and AZ weeks, injury to left great toe.
 John Reilly of Is Barnes street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Inc, Noera Mfg. division, $l7.63 beginning July 27. injury to left wrist
 Emma Leek of 147 North Elm street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Waterbury Go. plant, $23 .66 beginning July 29, injury to left hand.
 B. Stokes of 50 East Hawkins street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant, $25 beginning July p, in- juries to nose, right cheek, fore head, upper lip, left ankle, and head.
 H. Clark of 12 Chatfleld avenue, Waterbury( against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, $25 beginning July IS, sprained back.
 Domenic Pesce of GA Mill street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant, $25 beginning July 15. injury to left shin.
 Maurice Perras of 140 North Main street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant, $25 beginning July 2, fracture of terminal phalanx of right great toe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
Papers Recorded M
 Recent Realty Deals

Charles Olson to Carl c. Peter son.
 George P. Roberts to Philip Levin and Sarah Lipschitz. Leontine Cretin to Alexander and Celine Bisancon.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Arthur P. and Frank B. Hickcoc, trustees for Amelia M. Hickcox to Arthur P. Hickcox.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Molly Berwisht, property on Lin- coin street
 City of Waterbury to Edward Copes, property on Ardmore ave- nue.
 Marcia Fulton to Mary Feero, property on Pearl Lake road. Bank Commissioner Richard Rapport, successor receiver for Merchants Trust Co.,, to John and Ernest Fargnoli, property on South Main street.
 Warranty Deeds Frederick LaBrie, Jr., to Thomas Pitre, property on Hutchison street.
 Paul w. Wood to Margaret M. Meaney, property on Bunker Hill avenue.
 Mrs. Marie Patschkowski to AL bert and Bertha M. Mitchell, property on Gates avenue.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Margaret M. Meaney to First Federal Savings and Loan associ- ation of Waterbury, property on Bunker Hill avenue, $4,500. ~ Josephine Charbonneau to Col onial Trust Co.,, property on Lake wood road, $500.
 Emma M. Ruby to Waterbury SavingN bank, property on Elm wood avenue, $7,500.
 Albert and Mertha M. Mitchell to Waterbury Savings bank, prop erty on Gates aienue, 5000.
 Mortgage Releases First Federal Savings and Loan association to Paul w. Wood. Herta Patschkowsk! to Michael Gilson.
 Frederick w. Stockman to Michael Gilson.
 Peter s. Holland to Frederick c. Andrews.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Giuseppe Castellano.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Marie B. Lenhard.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Hy- man and Sarah Albert.
 Quit Claim Deed
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Emma M. Ruby, property on Elm wood avenue.
 Mortgage Assignment Albert Realty 81 Investment Co., to Herman J. Weisman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
SIMPSON CHOSEN
 BY 0CD DIRECTOR

State War Administrator Harold F. Woodcock announced today that Richard E. Simpson of West Hart ford, Illuminating engineering con- sultant for the Connecticut War Council, has been appointed by Ma tional OCD Director James M. Lan- dis to serve as 8 Civilian Protection Officer.
 Under the terms of the appoint ment MT. Simpson will serve during periods of emergency with the pro- lection branch of the blackout unit of the regional office of Civilian Defense at Boston, Mass. The ap- pointment is a n-salaried one.
 Widely known as consulting Illuminating engineer, MT. Simp- son will continue his services in that capacity for the Connecticut War Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
BIG RUSH FAILS
 TO MATERIAuZE
Recent WING Order Fails to Cause Excitement
 Among Draftees

Work at the U. s. Employment Service resumed on the regular schedule yesterday when officials found lack of applications made the extension into evening hours held Monday and Tuesday unwarranted. An expected rush of fathers and other now eligible draftees who are employed in unessential work re- suited in the adoption of longer hours, but business was reported to be slow.
 Miss Edna Harmon, acting man. ager, said today many inquiries have been made, but the men have hesitated to register at once. Since their applications are processed along with all others it will not be known how many men asked for placement because of the new draft manpower regulations until the reg ular check is made, she said. The indication so far, however, is that few actual placements have resulted from the week end ruling, it was re- ported
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
NEW RULINGS ON
 RATIONED ITEMS
10 Per Cent in Sugar Allot= ment; New Definition on
 Slippers Given

Industrial users of sugar will be entitled to 70 per cent of the 1941 base on rations for September and October. 10 per cent increase on the two months base and also a 10 per cent bonus on the August, 1941 base. Mrs. Charlotte Root, food ration administrator, announced to- day. Application forms for the new allotments are available at the ra- tion board headquarters.
 Bakers who fill out forms sent to them by the National Bakers Asso- citation will be entitled to an addi- tional percentage sugar increase based on the amount of baker pro- duct containing not more than 10 parts sugar to 100 parts of flour, it was reported.
 The ration administrator also an- nounced that institutional users who received supplemental allotment during the March and April or May and June periods will receive allot- ments properly reconciled to cor rected figures. They must apply at the broad for special forms, how ever.
 The definition of shoes has been changed by the OPA, Mrs. Root announced, to clarify what is meant by boudoir and house. slippers. Slip pers that are meant for boudoir and indoor wear will be unrationed and those that are intended for sports or other outdoor wear will be rat toned. Ballet slpipers have speci- fically been added to the unrationed list, although they were previously covered by reference to soft-soled slippers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
PuIpwood Suggestion
By RICHARD G. HARRIS

United Press Staff COrresp0ndent)
 Kenogami, Que, Aug. 19.-UP)- If only 10 per cent of the prisoners taken in North Africa were sent into the forests to increase the pro- duction of pulpwood, the United States would have more than the 10000 additional cutters estimated 70 be necessary to avert the expected shortage of pulpwood, Rep. Richard 2. Hairless, D., Ariz., said today.
 Harless, member of the house committee Investigating the news print shortage, urged that war pris- oners be used for cutting wood
 He also recommended that con- yress act to prevent government agencies from sending out printed material except upon request of the recipient.
 Tn my state," he said, If the federal bureaus would quit sending put all the unnecessary pamphlets and handouts, the saving in paper would equal the shortage of news print for the whole state"
 Hairless said that the great bales" of unessential printed matter sent out by the government bureaus re- suit in wastage of thousands of tons of paper per year.
 Citing Phoenix, AriZ, as an exam ole, Hairless said that while news papers there have suffered a 10 per cent cut in newsprint, the pop ulation has jumped 25 per cent. As result, many persons have to go without newspapers in Phoenix" he said. By sending out all those news releases and other stuff, the government is trying to do by pro- paganda what is the legitimate func- tion of the newspapers"
 Big Shortage F0reseen
 Members of the committee foresaw a possible shortage of pulpwood which might reach 3,750,000 tons in the U. s. and Canada. Such a falling of would compel a 30 per cent cut in the amount of newsprint available for newspapers, books ard magazines, they said.
 Increased demand for paper in other fields because of the war was emphasized by Rep. Clarence J. Brown, R., O., a member of the com- mittee.
 "War has increased the demand for paper" he said. not only for direct purposes but to replace criti- cal metals like steel and tin. The ase of glass, another substitute. has made necessary greater amounts of 1aper for packing.
 May Force Plant Closing
 Some glass manufacturers have informed the committee that the situation may prove disastrous and force plant closings. The pulpwood shortage, as with other paper, is the factor, for new wood must be used in containers to hold together reprocessed paper in boxboard and shipping containers"
 A lower rate of production at the paper mills, Brown said might bring a new increase in the price of paper This in turn might be reflected later in boosted food prices since con- tainer cost is part of the charge for food.
 In addition to Brown, members of the committee are Chairman Lyle H Boren. D., Okla. Charles Wolver- ton. R., N. J.. Kindley Beckworth O.. Tex. and Richard F Hairless D., Ariz.
 The party will go from here to the saguenay river paper producing sreas and later plans to visit the ,ulpwood and lumber sections of the Pacific northwest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
RUSS TRUELOvE
 ENDS FURL0UCH
Colonial Avenue Sailor Re. turns to Virginia; Gold.
 berg Joins Army
ERVlLLE
Barbara Burns, Correspondent.
 Telephone 3-8231.

Waterville, August 19. - Russell Truelove of the U. s. Navy, son of MT. and Mrs. Russell Truelove of Colonial avenue, returned today to the Fire Control School at Norfolk, Virginia, after spending leave with his parents.
 Robert Mcclure of 163 Essex ave- hue has recently been promoted to Quartermaster Sc.
 Enjoys Gee Gees
 Peter Corrigan of Lincoln street has returned to the Chase Metal Works after a three weeks vaca- tion. During his vacation he at tended horse races at Saratoga Springs.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Sucker of Sampson street spent last weekend in Bristol.
 Staff Sergeant Thomas Mcclure of the U. s. Army Air Corps is at- tending special training school at Langley Field, Virginia.
 Peggy Schlicker, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Carl Sohlicker of Downes street, has returned after two months vacation in Youngstown, Ohio.
 Salvatore Barberi has returned to work at the Waterbury Tool Con- pany after weeks vacation in Boston and New York.
 Goldberg Feted
 A farewell parly was rendered re- gently for Joseph Goldberg who enters the U. s. Army soon.
 Among those present were George Allen, Michael Rutkowski, Michael Riley, Thomas Sawyer, Milton Goldberg, Harry White, John Pratt, Carl Schliker, John Mccarthy, James Hayden, and Michael Monsur. Sergeant Clifford McGrath, form- erly of Driggs street, now with the U. s. Army in Africa, reports in recent letter he has participated in two bombing raids on enemy terri tories in a Plying Fortress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
Unusual Clause In Mons Will

Taunton, Mass. Aug, l9.--(UP)-- The will of jewelry manufacturer Walter s. Robinson of Attleboro, filed for probate here today. stipu- lated:
 T have but one wish, namely and to wit-and this is going to be tough on the undertakcr-I want no cas- ket, no flowers. no funeral no min sitter. no service Of any kind. My re- mains are to be quickly disposed Of by cremation and the ashes thrown away in place and manner best thought to cause my wife the least srief."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
RETAIL CROCERS
 ATTEND MEETING
New OPA Regulations on Food, Prices Discussed
 By Thomas O'Dea

Ninety-five per cent Of all dry and perishable grocery and food commodities are included in the new fixed mark-up program, Thomas ODea, retail representative of the local price panel, stated at a meeting of Waterbury area retail grocers last night at the alderlnanic chambers of city hall. Various new regulations as they affect food sales were discussed at the session.
 Items not specified in dollars and cents ceiling lists must be priced in accordance with the mark-up regulations, 1t was explained. The ceiling price lists cover approxi- mately 2,500 commodities.
 A similar information meeting will be held for retail grocers in Watertown Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
NO BIG LAY-0FFS
 AT SCOVILL co.

Reports of extensive reductions in production work at the Scovill Manufacturing company were dis missed today as rumors without foundation. Officials admit that some employees will be shifted from one department to another as a re- suit in change of orders issued by the U. s. Government. The cur tailment of certain type of work was made necessary by changes directed by the government.
 Less than one hundred employees will be affected, 1t was stated, and most of them will be assigned with out loss of time to other depart ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
To Process Many 'Spuds'

Augusta, Me, Aug. 19-(UP)-To supply front-line soldiers and less fortunate members of the United Natione, Maine plans to ship Il y000,- 900 pounds of dehydrated potatoes aboard this year under Army and lend-lease supervision.
 The state agriculture department said today that the dehydrated product would be processed at eight plants from 90,000,000 pounds of the Aroostook crop.
 Last year four plants turned out 2,500,000 pounds of dehydrated po- tatoes as the industry made Its debut here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
End Term As K. C. Official

Cleveland. Aug. 19-(UP)-Fran- cls P. Matthews of Omaha, Neb, today began his third two-year term as supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus following his re- election at the 61st annual meeting here of the Catholic mems organ ization.
 John E. Swift of Boston was re- named deputy supreme knight and Joseph F. Lamb of New Haven. Conn, was reelected supreme treas urer succeeding Frank J, Heazel of New York city.
 Other officers elected included Dr. William J, McNamara, Fairhaven, Vt,. supreme physician.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
PRAYER FOR PEACE
 PROGRAM PLANNED

October 31st will be observed here as Prayer for Peace" day and all Catholic church of the city will be invited to participate. according to an announcement by Joseph M. Sul- livan, grara knight of the Sheriden council of the Knights of Colum- bus. which is makig arrangements.
 Holy Name societies of the city will be among the organizations taking part. The program will be for the intention of local service men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19

stoned in the Navy early this sum- mer and has been continuing his duties at St. Anthony's while wait ing orders for service. Rev. George l.. McAndrews of Bridgeport, will succeed him here.
 Briefs
 Miss Nancy Turner of East Corn wall has been visiting here with friends.
 The local firemen extinguished fire in a truck owned by c. R. Corn at the town dump yesterday.
 Mrs. Grace O'Neil of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting Mrs. Alice Rouch of East street.
 Miss Helen Sepples has returned home after visiting in Burlington, Vermont.
 Naval Aviation Cadet Joseph O'Dwyer is visiting his parents MT. and Mrs. Timothy O'Dwyer. MT. and Mrs. Mack Brizes and family have returned from a vaca- tion in Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
RATIONINC SYSTEM
 EXPLAINED BY DUNN

Connecticuts rationing organiza- tion was described by John J. Dunn, OPA field officer in charge of the district ration ofiice In this city, at a luncheon feeting Of the Kiwanis club yesterday noon at The Elton, In discussoing the growth of the ration system the speaker said Massachusetts is the only other state which has individual ration boards for each community,
 Retailers and wholesalers Of wo- mems girls and ehildren's gar ments in the Waterbury area win meet at tho local ration board head quarters tomorrow to hear talk by H. A, Beekwith of the state OPA office on the new regulations cov- ering year-round pricing. The ses- sion is one of n series to take place throughout the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
Hospital
 Bulletins

Douglas Dubey, 5, 25 Rawley avenue, was reported in good con- dition by St. Mary's Hospital this morning. Douglas was taken to the hospital Tuesday after he fractured . leg, running into 2 moving automobile on East Main street. No charges were made against the driver, Michael J. Sullivan, 53, 489 Meadow street.
 Harold Burke, IA, 216 Hillside avenue, was reported fairly com fortable by Waterbury Hospital. Harold fractured an arm while roller skating near his home yes- terday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
TWO BRUSH FIRES
 REPORTED TODAY

The firo department reported that the roof Of three story frame house owned by Theodore Kirsch, oi East Farm street was severely damaged in blaze yesterday. the cause of which was not determined,
 Two small brush fires, one on Cooke street and another on walsh street were extinguished by firemen this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
RELIEF COMMITTEE
 COLLECTS CLOTHING

Response to the clothing collec- ion for Russian relief being con- iucted by the local chapter of \. 2. A. is gratifying. drive officials 'eport. Burton Cohen, chairman of Inc collection committee. said many pounds have already been promised and large increase is expected in the next few days. The garments will be collected Sunday when . truck will be sent to homes of all persons contacting the or- sauinkinn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
PRIEST LEAVES HERE TOMORROW
Rev. James O'Dea to Enter Navy Chaplains' School,
 Williamsburg, Va.
LlTCHFIElD Mary FioIek, Correspondent. telephone 553-12

Litchfield, Aug. 19 - Rev James O'Dea, assistant pastor of St. An- thony's church, will leave tomorrow for U. s. Naval chaplain's school at Williamsburg, Va. He was commis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19

Dixie Davis. former New York underworld attorney and announced that she and Davis were reconciled
 Miss Dare said they had settled their differences and would keep any future martial troubles out Of the enurtk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-19
Dixie Dovis And Wife Moke-Up

Los Angeles. Aug. 10 -- tU.P) - Former Follies girl Hope Dare to- day dronned bar divorcA suit asalnst