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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Try To Pin Guilt On Boy

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Nov. 19 - (U.P) - The state attempted to prove today at the first degree murder trial of Edwin Codarre, 13, that his alleged victim, 10-year- old Elizabeth Voight, was slain in a secluded spot at East Fishkill.
 The type of locale where the young girl was beaten to death be- came one of the focal points of tes- timony which started yesterday after the first three days were spent in selecting jury of five women and seven men.
 Codarre, one of the youngest first degree murder defendants ever to be tried in New York state, sat be- side his mother who occasionally gripped his hand in hers. The state, passing its case on common law. charged that he killed the girl last August in a lonely lane, about 8 mile from her home, after she re- sisted attempts to rape her.
 The prosecution drew testimony from State Police Sergeant Richard Barber. photographer, and Elton ". Bayley, an East Fishkill farmer, to show that the locale of the crime was deserted and that this was known to the defendant.
 Bayley testified he saw Codarre on the day of the staying heading in the direction of the Voigt home, and that he had seen the boy in that vicinity many times before.
 Edwin Petrovits, county high way engineer. added to the testi- mony of Barber and Bayley that the scene of the crime was a hidden lane near the girls home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
JUDGE DISCHARGES
 ACCUSED DRIVER
No Eye=Witnesses to Al= legged Offense of 'Tipsy
 Driving

James Whalen, 57, Oakville, won a discharge on a drunken driving count in City Court this morning when Judge T. E. Conway held that the presence of man in a parked automobile does not prove that he had been driving it.
 Whalen was arrested on Oct. 2 when he was found slouched behind the wheel of a car which was rest ing partly off the road on West Main St. and Riversid, Parkway. Whalen claimed 8 friend had been driving him home when tire blew out forcing the car off the road.
 Atty. Marcus Weisman moved for discharge on the grounds that no proof had been offered that Whalen had been driving the car.
 Anton Streitmater, 52, 41 Star view Ave, was fined $10 and costs following an altercation with his landlord, Onizo Sylvester, same ad- dress, last night. Motor Patrolmen Walter Overton and Joseph Lovallo were called to the premises last night by Sylvester rho claimed Streitmater was throwing stones at his window. Streitmater denied hav- ing thrown the stones, but when his landlord appeared on the scene he punched him twice. Police said the men had their tempers up over an eviction proceeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
s. E. R. A. SPONSORS
 SATURDAYS DANCE
Repeat Performance of ScOviIl Loading Room
 Revenue Arranged

On Saturday night. November 20. 1943, the s. E. R. A. will present 8 repeat performance of the Scovill Loading Room Show which was given at Temple Hall two weeks ago to a capacity audience. This show is being brought back by porular demand to accommodate those un- able to attend the previous per- formance. A large cast of 50 peo- pie, all in costume, provide varied entertainment which includes 15 acts of harmony, comedy and mu- sic as well as the o.'ening chorus and finale by the entire cast.
 Standout speciality numbers 1n- clude the Kings of Haromny, de- lightful quartet singing that old fashioned music we all love-comedy skits by Olive McNanamy and Tom. my Cawett-the dancing of Peggy Weatherall and the intimate vocaliz- ing of Phyllis Gianetti and Jani Alexander. This show was writer and directed by Charles Ciarcis and Art Chieffo. Proceeds of thi! performance to go to the cigarette fund.
 Dancing will follow with music by Fred Bredice and the SERA- naders. Plans for this evenings pro- gram have been conducted by Ec McGrath and Ward Hobbie, Jr. Ser vicemen and women will be admit ted free of charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
METHODISTS GIVE
 PAGEANT SUNDAY
Pledge Cards for Every Member Canvass to Be
 Given After Services

A pageant, The Old Rugged Cross, will be offered at the First Methodist Church next Sunday morning at the 10:30 o'clock wor- ship, 1t was announced this morn ing by Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely, pastor.
 The cast will feature Janet Klinz- mann, Richard Stannard, John Fin lay, Mrs. Albert Warner, Emmanuel W. Nielsen, Leonora Knight, William R. Hogg and Mrs. George w. Belch- CT.
 After the pageant pledge cards will be passed to the congregation. When they have been signed the at tendants will form procession, ln- der the direction of the ushers, and one by one will lay their cards on the table in front of the cross, con- tinuing back to their places in their pews. During the procession the choir will sing The Old Rugged Cross"
 The committee assisting in pre- senting the pageant consists of J. Arthur Sargent, Mrs. Howard Hick- cox. Miss Elinor Vaill, Mrs. Harold Wright, Mrs. John J. Snavely, NIT. and Mrs. c. William Platt, MT. Rol- lin H. Powell. Immediately following church Sunday all persons taking part in the United Church Canvass for this church will adjourn to the parlors where dinner will be served, and so- l1citations cards given out.
 Sunday evening, November 28th, the Choir and quartet, under the di- rection of Mrs. Edwin H. Jones, will present Maunders cantata "Song of Thanksgiving"
 The calendar of events next week at the First Methodist church fol- lows:
 Monday, November 22nd-
 8:00-The Circle of Cheer will meet.
 Tuesday, November 23rd-
 6:00-Girl Scouts. Thursday, November 18th
 9:30 8. m.-Union Thanksgiving Service in this church. Preacher, Rev. Dr. John C.. Walker. Offering will be for the work of the Lincoln House.
 Friday, November 26th-
 7:30-Sen1or Choir rehearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Strong Stock Market Seen

Wellesley Hills. Mass, Nov. 19 - (U.P.) - H. c. Baldwin, investment counselor of the Babson organiza- tion, predicted today that a strong postwar stock market would result from the strengthening hold of the Republican party in national and state affairs.
 In a speech prepared for the 30th annual National Business Confer ence, Baldwin said the Republican surge lis leading to more optimism among business men,"
 "A Republican congress Is in the making and that means the end of the so-called New Deal" he said. "It means an end to centralized and fully Socialized government Tn Washington which has brought fear to the heart of many investors"
 Baldwin foresaw gradual re- sumption of civilian goods produc- tion next year. particularly in house hold equipment.
 For some industries, the war is already beginning to end," he said. More than $1O,0O0, ,000,000 worth of government contracts have already been cancelled. AS our needs for different kinds of war equipment are satisfied, industries are begin ming production of peace time goods again."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
BANK READY ON 1O% DIVIDEND
Merchants Trust Petitions Court for Permission to
 Pay Savings DepOsitOrs

Dividends totaline 4l51, ,930.S3 will be paid to holders of savings acc counts in the Merchants Trust Con- pany if approval is given to motion filed in superior court today. Assist ant Attorney General Robert M. Bowling, who represents the state bank commissioner and successor re- ceiver of the bank, said the proposed 10 per cent payment will bring total payments on the savings accounts to 85 per cent.
 The motion, which will be heard by Superior Court Judge John A. Cor nell at a short calendar session two weeks from today, states the bank has $155 ,535.83 on hand in the sav- ings department at the present time. It adds that sufficient assets remain in the savings department to pro- vide for inter-departmental &C., counts between the commercial and savings divisions.
 Payments on commercial accounts SO far total 70 per cent, with the last payment made @ few months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

Watertown, Nov. 19-Eighty men from Selective Board 32 left this morning for the induction center in New Haven to take their physi- cal examinations for entrance into the armed forces.
 Before leaving Watertown coffee and doughnutS were served and cigarettes distributed to the men by members of the send off" con- mittee. Members of the committee present were: Rev. Thomas s. Cline. Rev. John Maurice Deyo, Rev. Fred Wilcock, Rev. Gerald Catcher, First Selectman Warner A. Parker, Fire Chief Victor Foglestrom, c. Ray mond Ganun and Raymond Cum mings.
 The Send Of" committee wishes to acknowledge additional contrib utions to the fund used for pur- chasing coffee, doughnuts and cigarettes, and to thank the con- tributors: Sarah Whitman Trum- bull Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Bethlehem Grange and Watertown Girl Scouts. The Scouts made their contribution to the fund from money earned by their local collection of waste fats.
 Choir Personnel Announced
 Christ Church lists the members of the choir and junior choir as follows:
 Choir - Sopranos: Mrs. Glenn Jackson, Elsie Randall, Mrs. John Ferguson, Ethel Machines. Margo Darn. Joan AshTorth, Ruth Lund and Barbara Rose; altos: Mrs. Mar shall Hayward, Mrs. Heminway Klimpke and Helen Williams; ten or, Henry Schissler; bass, Roger Rose. The organist and choirmaster, Ralph E. Stumpf will welcome vol unteer singers, especially men.
 William St. John, formerly the bass soloist and now serving as coxswain in the Navy, is leader of the choir at his post on one of the Aleutian Islands.
 Present membership of the junior choir which appeared in full strength for the first time this season at last months family service was announced as folloks: Alan At wood. Thomas Ashworth, John Bartlett, Mary Barton, Chailene Bronson, Margaret Buckingham, Nancy Caldwell, Peter Campbell, Robert Fisher. Judith Hartt, Rich ard Hayward, Merrilee Jackson, Ann Jameson, Anna Jebb, Mary Elizabeth Jebb, Gretchen Klimpke,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
SEEKS PERMISSION
 TO SELL BUILDING
Merchants Trust Co. Puts North Main Street Block \ "On Market"

Decision was reserved by Superior
 Court Judge John A. Cornell today
 on an application of the Merchants
 Trust Co. for permission to sell a
 four-story building at 474-478 North
 Main street for $13,00O. Attorney
 Robert Bowling of Hartford, who
 appeared for the receiver of the
 bank, told the court more than
 B3 1000 would have to be spent to
 repair the premises.
 The 50-year-old building was &C., ,nuired by the bank in 1883 in a Foreclosure involving $16,000 debt.
 The motion stated the property is assessed at $29,500 but an appraiser Lan 1940 set the value at $15,000. ETwelve apartments and two stores l.are included in the rental. Terms set by the prospective pur- lchaser are $4,OO0 in cash and 8 lB9, 900 five year mortgage, with n- eterest at five per cent and the IGrincipal reducible by $225 semi Iannually.
 Also taken under advisement was Ia motion for 8 judgment against the Don-appearing defendants in ethe title clearance action of Treffy and Mae Tardy of Waterbury against Walter Michiewicz and Fothers of parts unknown to the plaintiffs.
 Counsel for the plaintiffs stated they are holders of 8 mortgage on fpremtses on Downs street in Wa terville but they are unable to col fleet the debt because of the cloud Ion the title to the property. They acquired the premises from party who had purchased 1t from the EWalter Mackiewicz and then they sold 1t to the present owner. who ssrefuses to pay the mortgage debt Igntil the title is cleared, the court was told. No proceedings were en- tered in probate court on the first purchase and neither the principle nor the witnesses can be found, the lawyer stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
80 Inductees Leave
 For Elm City Exams
Send=Off Committee Gives Men Cigarettes at Farewell
 Today; Josephine Clark Weds Corporal
WATERTOWN Cant Correspondent 2 Scott Avenue Telephone lO

Lee Loveridge, Allan Mcleod. Julia Mcleod, Frank Potter, Eugene Roberts, Barbara Rose, Harry Will Hams and Priscilla Young.
 Regular researsals are held Fri day afternoons under the leadership of Mrs. John s. Ferguson and Mrs. Frederick L. Wilson.
 Attend Wedding
 Local guests attending the we'd ding of Miss Josephine Augusta Clark, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Clifford P. Clark of Prospect. and Corp. Peter Alpheus Collins, son of the late MT. and Mrs. Peter Collins of Franklin N. H. which took place in the Mill Plain Union church, Wednesday evening at ' o'clock were: MT. and Mrs. 1;. II. Lamphier and Mrs. Russell Tolles of Main St.. Charles Skilton and Mrs. Hobart Cross of Cutler St., MT. and Mrs. P. J. Skilton of Highland Ave, Mrs. B. B. Skilton and Miss Filth Skill ton of Bethlehem Road and Mrs. Harry Skilton and Miss Ruth Skill ton of Scott Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Compensation Agreements

Thomas Hurley of 76 Mill street will receive $852.72 as the result of a hand injury sustained October 13 while employed by the Scovill Manufacturing Company, accord ing to an agreement approved to- day by Compensation CommiS- sioner John J. O'Connell. Pay ments will be made at the rate of $22.44 weekly for 38 weeks for amputation of the second finger of the right hand and removal of the head of the third metacar- pei.
 Other agreements for specific payment in case of permanent in- jury or for weekly payments dur ing disability were approved as follows:
 Herbert Williams of 132 Platt street against American Brass Company, $23.63 beginning Mo- vember 10, contusions of left hip and right foot.
 Lester ODell, of Watertown against American Brass Company, French Small Tube branch, $50, beginning November 8, hernia.
 Leo Larrivee of Union City against American Brass Company $16 beginning November 2, injury to left foot.
 Thomas Rendini of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, $2955 beginning October 26, hernia.
 Louis B. w. Jansen of Torring- ton against American Brass Com pany of Torrington, $25 beginning November 4, rib injury.
 Stanley Polowy of Thomaston against Plume and Atwood Manu- featuring Company, $23.80 begin ming August 20, hernia.
 Herbert McKenny of Plants vile against Scovill Manufactur- ing Company, $11.37 for four weeks, hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Activities I'm
 OcalCOurtS|

Claiming he sustained permanent disfigurements when he was al- legedly assaulted by Adam Morris of Waterbury last September 25 zeferino Silva, also of this city has filed a $2,500 civil action in common pleas court.
 The writ states eyeglasses worn by the plaintiff were broken when the defendant punched him in the eye with his fist and pieces of glass caused decorations.
 Also filed in the court today was $750 suit brougth by Percy Cor don of Waterbury against John B. and Mary L. Macken of Waterbury as a result of real estate trans action. The plaintiff claims the defendants have refused to pay 8 $500 commission due him for nego- tiating sale of premises they owned.
 Liabilities of William M. Hurley of Waterbury were listed at $1,519.50 at recent bankruptcy hearing held before Referee Saul Berman of Hartford. No assets were given. In the case of Theodore J. Aus tin of Oakville liabilities were set at $1,050 and it was reported there were no assets.
 A divorce action has been filed in superior court by Anita Collins Grant of Waterbury against Milan Grant, also of this city, on the ground of desertion. The marriage was performed Feb. 26, 1888 and the petitioner claims she was deserted Sept. 6, 1940. She also seeks ali- mony and permission to resume use of her maiden name.
 Presentation of testimony in the divorce action of Cora Belle Ashe Lauer of Naugatuck against John Lauer. also of Naugatuck, which opened before Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell yesterday, will be resumed Tuesday morning.
 Robert William Corey, 24, of Wa terbEy was granted permission to- day to change his surname to Barley, the name of his stepfather. A hearing on the petition was con- ducted before Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell.
 Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell today ordered Harold T.. Brew of Bridgeport to be committed to New Haven County jail until he purges himself of a $240 alimony debt owed his divorced wife, Mrs. Myra Smith Brew of this city.
 In her coptempt motion the form CT wife pointed out her husband was ordered June 18 to pay her $15 weekly as alimony pending the divorce action and when the divorce was granted Oct 9 an order was made for continuation of the pay ments. She said the money had not been given to her.
 The couple married Jan. 21, 1921, and cruelty charges were the basis of the divorce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
NEWSBOYS WANTED
 BY DEMOCRAT

Newshoys are wanted by tine cir culation department of The Demo. crat. Several good routes are now available and all that is necessary Is to call on the circulation. de- partment and make known the fact that you would like to carry a route of papers. Any boy can earn anywhere from s 8 week upwards with a very small amount Of work. Call on the circulation department now while these routes are available Next week 1t may be too late as some other boys may have the routes. Phone 4-2121.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
DIVORCE GIVEN WATERBURY MAN
Frederick Recke Filed Petition for Decree, Al.
 Ieging DesertiOn

Frederick Recke of Waterbury was granted . divorce from Louise s. Huber Recke, forerly of Astoria, N. Y. and now of parts unknown to the petitioner, following a hearing before Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell today. The action, based on a charge of desertion, was uncon- sted. The plaintiff gave March 28, 1929 as the date of marriage and said his wife deserted him June 30, 1889.
 Louis V. Archambault who is bringing a divorce action against Alice V. Bartz Archambault will pay $8 weekly for the support of a mi- nor child, according to an agreement reached by the parties and approved today by Judge Cornell. A motion for alirnony pending the action was withdrawn by the defendant, but an allowance of $50 was made for de- fense in the suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Mrs. FDR
 Views Costs

Washington, Nov. 9.-(UPl-Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt said today that food subsidies to keep current prices down and curb imitation would reduce the gigantic bill for the war which "our children and grand children will have to pay"
 Discussing at her news confer ence charges by opponents of sub- sidies that their use would force subsequent generations to pay "our grocery bills," Mrs. Roosevelt said these generations will have to pay part of this ones food expenditures and of a great many other things besides.
 But anything that keeps costs down now will help to keep down the size of bills to be paid later, she said.
 Mrs. Roosevelt said there are subsidies on so many things that she did not understand the current excitement over the present subsidy problems.
 We did not have all this ex- traordinary excitement about sub sidies," she said, until certain groups wanted higher prices"
 She cited high tariffs of the past as a form of subsidy but said mo- body bothered" about them.
 Asserting that nobody is well off in an imitation period" Mrs. Roose- welt added:
 Query?
 "Are we going to allow something harmful to happen because We can not control something that is in our hands to control?"
 Asked if subsidies might not ere ate government dependents. Mrs Roosevelt replied that she preferred to have the government in control than private or individual interests She quickly added, however, that "the people must watch and control the government"
 Mrs. Roosevelt said she plans tc spend a quiet Thanksgiving but would not say where.
 That depends" she said.
 Mrs. Roosevelt said she will at- tend the presentation of two former Roosevelt houses to Hunter College in New York on Monday. She will read a message from the President.
 One of the houses, in which she and her husband lived as young married couple, she remembers with perfect horror" Mrs. Roosevelt said because it was so large. The other was the town house of the Presi- dents mother, the late Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
BREAK IN WEATHER
 RELIEVES TENSION

Today's rise in temperature gave temporary relief to local residents who have been concerned over the current coal shortage and volun- teers at the emergency fuel office settled down to a day of slow busi- ness. Yesterday only II distress calls were received at the head quarters. Shipments of coal mean while are awaited here and dealers are hopping for continuation of the favorable weather until the addi- Hional supplies arrive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
FIREMEN RESPOND
 TO AUTO BLAZE

Engines 1 and ?, truck 3, and the booster pump extinguished fire in an automobile by Frank Velenti, IA Walnut St., at Cherry and High Sts. late last night. Damage was slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
WASTED FATS

Before World War II and the campaign to salvage fats, house. wives were throwing away 2,OOO, 0O0,- 900 pounds of used kitchen fats a year. This figure equaled the amount imported,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
HOsPITAL BULLETINS

Albert Mollinault, 72, 146S Thomaston Ave. remained in crit-t ical condition at St. Mary's hos pital this morning where he was admitted Tuesday following am automobile accident in WAterville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
SCHOOL SALES
 UP THIS WEEK
$I,Ol8.45 Received in Stamps, Bonds; $2lS
 Over Last Week

Naugatuck, Nov. 1o-The sale oi war stamps and bonds in local public schools have increased this week Supt. of Schools Harold E. Chitten- den announced today. The total sold was $1,018.45 as compared with under $500 last week.
 Salem school led in sales with $23930. Other schools sales were: Prospect street, $228.45; high school $195.60; Central avenue, $149.25; Hop Brook, $71 90; Rubber avenue, $62.85; Oak street, $45.50; Groveside, $25. 5.10.
 The high school sale does not inc clude a special campaign conducted Thursday by sophomores and results of which could not be obtained this morning.
 MT. Chittenden has resumed his duties after having been confined to his home by severe cold for sev- eral days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permit has been issued by the office of John Hartley, Building Inspector. Edward F. and Gladys Norman. Alteration for apartments. 3s Chestnut Avenue, S6,97O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
PEACETIME OCD

Postwar plans for the OCD may Include organization of its trained personnel for use in peacetime emergencies such as fires and floods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
School Breaks

SCHOOL BFeakS
 No new developments have oc- cured as get in connection with the breaks into two schools here last Friday night, Police Chief John J. Gormley said today. The investi- gation of the robberies at Salem and St. Francis schools in contin- uing, MT. Gormley said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

South Africa has . postwar plan to sell its wine throughout the world
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

BUx WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
Evening star., 1943-06-30

A recent wedding that Is Of in
terest in Washington residential
circles took place Saturday in ST..
Paul's Church when Miss Helen
Marie Guinan, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph c. Guinan Of Jackson
Heights, N. Y, became the bride
of Mr.. John William Mclaughlin,
Army Air Forces, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William D. Mclaughlin of this
city.
The Rev. Cornelius J. Dacey OIL
ciated at the noon nuptial mass and
the bride, who was escorted to the
altar by her father, was gowned in
white organdy and eyelet batiste.
A headpiece of lilies OF the valley
held her half-length veil and she
carried a prayer book covered with
dainty arrangement of stepha-
notis.
Miss Margaret Buford OF Eufala,
Okla, the maid of honor, was
dressed in blue marquisette and car
ried an old-fashioned bouquet of
mixed flowers. Mr.. William c. Rob-
berts OF Wood Acres, Md, brother
in-law Of the bridegroom, was best
man.