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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
KATHLEEN BOLTON
 WED SATURDAY
Marriage to Charles C. Fellows Took Place at
 St. Francis Church

Naugatuck, June 28-Miss Kath- leen Elizabeth Holton, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Holton of 27E Cherry street, became the bride of Charles Irving Fellowes, son of Charles O. Fellows of New Haven road Saturday morning at 10 O. clock at St. Francis church. Rev. Edward Curtin of St. Peters church New Haven, officiated.
 Mrs. Joseph F. Smith, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Donald Fellows, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. Da- vid H. Craig of WatertoWn and Jo- seph F. Smith of Naugatuck, broth ersin-law of the bride, were ushers.
 The bride, given in marriage by her bother, Howard w. Holton, wore a gown of antique ivory slipper sat- in, period style, with sweetheart neckline edged in seed pearls. She had finger tip veil of antique ivory silk illusion edged with antique lace and attached to a Juliet cap and seed pearls. She carried white or chids and swansonia.
 The matron of honor wore an aqua period gown styled with satin bodice and full ninon skirt. Her headdress was a Juliet cap of aqua lace with sho llder-length veil of il- fusion and she carried yellow mar quisetes, sweetheart roses and ba- by's breath.
 The brides mother wore a navy and white printed jersey dress, white accessories and corsage of white roses and baby's breath. A re- ception followed at the brides home with 125 attending. The couple later left on a wedding trip which include a boat trip to Montreal and a cruise of the St. Lawrence river. For travel the bride v'ore navy faille suit with white accessories and cor sage of orchids.
 Out-of-town guests attending were from Waterbury, Thomaston, East Haven, West Haven, New Haven, Middlebury, Billings, Mont, Hart ford, New Britain, Millville, Mass, Freeport, L. l., and Bridgeport.
 MT. FelloweS is assistant produc- ton manager at the synthetic rub Der plant and Mrs. FelloWes is sec- retary to the president and vice. president of the Risdon Mfg. Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
LUTHERAN PASTOR
 AWAY FOR JULY
H. Douglas Larson Will Conduct Services at
 Salem Lutheran

Naugatuck, June 28-Services at Salem Lutheran church will be conducted by H. Douglas Larson, a student at Yale Divinity school, during July when the pastor, Rev. William R. Frendberg, will be on his annual vacation.
 MT. Frendberg announced today that there will be only one service on Sundays in July, this being in English at 9:30.
 The church board of administra- tion will attend a conference July 9th at the Waterbury Zion Luther an church at 8 D. m. Plans for the centennial thank offering. to take place in October will be discussed.
 The plans will be presented by Rev. More Gustafson of Stamford, director of the Hartford district and Rev. Thorsten Gustafson of Manchester, director of the New England conference.
 Churches in Washington, Win sted, Thomaston, Waterbury, Meri- den and Naugatuck will be repre- sented. In the absence of MT. Frend- berg, J. Emil Anderson will serve as chairman of tn elocal board ot administration.
 The Luther League orchestra will rehearse tonight in the church basement from ' to 8;3O with Vlc- tor Rohs directing.
 Joseph Neal and Edward Honyot-. ski represented Naugatuck Aerle or Eagles at the state convention sat- urday in New Haven. Also attending from Naugatuck was Worthy Pres ident Joseph McGuire.
 Attorney Thomas Neary will start his duties as borough court judge Thursday
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Hearns Of 28 Goodyear avenue announce the birth of a daughter last Monday at st. Mary's hospital, Waterbury. Mrs Hearns is t ehformer Helen Guild Of Waterbury.
 William Morris of Cherry street, is attending an officers candidate school at Fort Stills, Okla. He is in an artillery division of the army.
 Private First Class Arthur Carlson Jr., of Prospect street, has con- pleted a course in code work at a radio school at Camp Davis, N c.
 State Dept. Comdr, Fred Burke, James Sullivan, Oscar Sandell, James Grant, Edgar Bickford and Fred Sutor were among the mem bers of Crusader post. Veterans of Foreign Wars, attending the state VFW convention in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

He said Naugatuck has given many of its young men to the armed forces and can be well proud of its contribution.
 The exercises at which close to 200 attended, opened with colorful parade in which an escort of state police, representatives of Naugatuck police and fire departments, the Naugatuck Community band and the Rangers participated.
 First Selectman Austin Ford of Beacon Falls also spoke and Rev. William Bradley of Beacon Falls, a scheduled speaker, was unable to attend.
 A sport program was held and re- treatments were served.
 The Cotton Hollow men in the armed forces are: John DiFranzo, Louis Santore, John Baneky, Ken meth Taylor, Anthony Click, Jack Nave, John Suba, William Barlo, Leroy Scheithe, Frank Wasdo, Will liam Click, Avanti Morgnis, Sam Barto Henry Pyshana, Julius Gra- bowski Howard Needham, Jerry Ar busto, Ted Suba, Andrew Desko, Louis Reale and George Wasdo.
 The committee in charge of the exercises was: Joseph Smey, chair man; Joseph Sergeant, Harry Win nie, George Moffitt, Phil Fox, Louis Sellinger, William Hill, Morris Harding, Jesse Mcclellan, William Scheithe, Henry Fatek, Henry Click, LeonA Smith, Esther Nave, Wilma Taylor, Agnes Mutt, Doris Needham, Fred Hotchkiss and William Cardo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, June 28-The funeral of Miss Annie Louise Murphy or AT Cabin street who died in NeWtoWn Thursday. was held this morning at 8:3O from the Buckmiller funeral home. P Park place. to St. Francis church where a solemn high Mass Of requiem was celebrated at 9 o. clock. Burial was in Colchester.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mildred N. (Noble) Dewitt, wife of Earl De- Witt and a native Of Naugatuck who died Saturday morning at her home fl Sumter street. Providence. R. l., was held today at 2:30 at her home nj Providence. with burial in that city.
 She was the daughter of the late George and Emma Noble.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane CBlumenauer) Lobdell, 87. widow oi William Clark Lobdell. who died Saturday morning in Naugatuck will be held this evening at ' o'clock a the Alderson funeral home. 20l Meadow street. Rev. Edward R. Hance. Congregational church pas tor, will otficiate. A committal ser-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

Staff Sergt. John Hummer Alexander, son of Mrs. L. Alexander social supervisor of this city, is see ing service in North Africa in the personnel division with the boys who bombed Pantelleria. Sergt Alexander was popular musician in this city and is a graduate ot Driggs and Crosby schools and re- ceived his B. A. degree from Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio.
 Seaman Second Class John Rus sett, son of MT. and Mrs. Bart Rnssett of 26 St. Paul street, has returned his post at Camp Samp- SOD, N. Y, after spending a seven- day furlough with his parents.
 Marine Corp. George c. Moran who is visiting at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. George w Moran, 473 Piedmont street, his first furlough since January 5, 1922, says he is anxious to get back to the Solomons ito do more fighting,
 Pvt. Charles Sergi, 66 Brewster street, formerly employed at the Waterville plant of Chase Brass & Copper company, is stationed ir England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
BOARD WILL NOT
 MEET THIS WEEK
Meetings Dispensed With Until September Unless
 Emergency Arises

Naugatuck, June 28.-The board of education will not meet this Thursday, the usual meeting date At Its June session the board voted to dispense with meetings until September unless something arose to make special session necessary
 No announcement has been made of any further plans to dispense with classes at Futile school. It was revealed at the June meeting that such plans would be made dur ing the summer.
 It had been reported previous to the June session that there would be vacancy In teaching ranks but no announcement to hat effect has yet been officially made, nor so far as is known, have steps to fill 1t been taken.
 Naugatuck, June 28-Pfc. Stephan E. Harper has been promoted to the rank of corporal, according to word received by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Stephen E. Harper, 35 Cliff street. He is stationed at Fort George G. Meade, Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
WAACS SKATER TRADITION

Vancouver Wash. (UP)-Traot- tion of nearly a century bowed out at Vancouver barracks here re- gently, when 12 Wages from Port land, Ore, marched siGe by side to quartermaster recruits in close order drill over the parade ground of the 94-Year- post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
ELIZABETH HYDE
 AIDS WAR EFFORT

Southbridge, Mass, June 28. CUP) A blyind girl is among 32 students from IA colleges and universities spending their summer vacations on war production jobs at the Amer ican Optical Go. plant.
 She is Elizabeth Hyde of Wood stock, Conn, a student at the Uni
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

versity of Connecticut where she majors in government. Company of ficials said her keen sense of touch makes it possibzle for her to per- form satisfactorily an operation in the manufacture of spectacle frames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

Howe (guardian) Kenney street, Glastonbury.
 Mihok, Pvt. Joseph A-Mrs. Helen Veosey (siSter) 194 Walnut street, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
Warden SpokeOf Wartime Spirit
 In Evidence
Event Opened With Parade Escort of State Police Participating, Naugatuck Police and Fire Dept;
 Several Speakers Heard
Correspondent, Larry Shepley-Phone Naugatuck S945

Naugatuck, June 28 - Warden Leo J. Brophy in an address at the Cotton Hollow day exercises Sunday at Nessens grove, congratulated the Cotton Hollow section on it's contributions to the effort and said it's munity wartime spirit evidenced not only by the 23 men from that section who in the armed forces, but also bV such exercises held Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
BRIDGEPORT YOUTH
 INTERNED BY LAPS

Washington, June 28.-(UP)-The War Department made public today the names of 132 United States sol diers who are held as prisoners of war by the enemy: IA by Germany, two by Italy and 116 by Japan
 The prisoners and next of kin include:
 Qnterned by Japan) Connecticut: Holik, Pvt. Alexander-W Wilbert c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

vice will be held at noon Tuesday in Fantinekill cemetery. Ellenville, N. Y.
 Mrs. Lobdell was born July 2, 1855 in Ellenville where she lived until five years ago when she moved to Naugatuck. She is survived by four sons. Franklin s. of Naugatuck; Harry J., of Beacon Falls: Fred E.. of Pinebush, N. Y. and William Of New Jersey: also three grardchil- dren and four great-grandchildren.
 The funeral of Harold James Sim mons of l24 South Main street. who died Thursday. was held today at ? D. m. at the Buckmiller funeral home, 22 Park place, Rev. Arthur E. Lewis. rector of St. Michaels Epis- copal church, of1ciated. Burial was in Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

Morocco expects to double its cot ton acreage this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

Col. Robin B. Pape, son of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Pape of Woodbury, has returned from the Far East and is now furloughing at the home of his parents for few days.
 Lieut.. Henry J. Kuge, Woodtick road, was recently assigned as in- structor in the anti-aircraft fire control course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
 First Lieut.. William J. Roach, superintendent of the police depart men on leave of absence, has re- turned to Camp Custer, Mich, after furloughing in this city.
 Pfc. Donald B. Sands describes | North Carolina as a much bettre place than people have credited it | for. Pfc Stands is stationed at Max ton, previously having been sta- tioned at Miami Beach and Allan tic City.
 Second Lieut.. James Edward Mur- ray, 24, son of MT. and Mrs. F. Leo Murray, West Roxbury, was killed in action in the European area last April, according to dispatch from the War Department. He leaves a wife, brother and both parents.
 J. Stewart Cook, son of MT. and Mrs. Randolph Cook, Echo Farm, Litchfield, has been promoted to corporal at Truax Field, Madison, Wis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
200 At Cotton Hollow Exercises
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

Robert L. Ayotte, 19, seaman, sec- ond class was graduated Thursday night from Crosby high school. He is furloughing with his parents, MT and Mrs. Louis Ayotte, Peach Orchard road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

Thomas H. Ray, 38 State street, was promoted to the rank of ma jor, it was revealed last night. Before enlisting in the Marines, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-31
DIRECTORS LAUD
 MAuNS' RECORD
Retiring Boys Secretary Presented Gifts at Fare=
 we'll Testimonial

Praise for his tremendous con- tributions to the " and to the youth of Waterbury's were offered retiring boys secretary, Walter Malins by Mayor John s. Monagan and members of the board of direc- tors of the Waterbury YMCA at a farewell dinner party at the Gen. tral " last night. More than 125 persons attended the affair given by members of the various high school youth organizations.
 MT. Malins expressed his appre- citation for the cooperation of the YMCA members and staff and of the schools for encouraging affiili- ated youth organizations. He made a promise to the group to be on hand at the Waterbury " to vel come Hi-Y boys, now in service home after the war.
 Many gifts, including a travelling bag from the assembled group pre- sented by Joseph Rimany, Jr,, physical education director, were presented to the guest of honor. A corsage of gardenias was presented to Mrs. Malins by Ruth Liebeck from the secretarial staff of the "Y."
 MT. Malins, who has served as boys secretary at the "Y" for seven years, is to take position as boys secretary at the Montclair, N. J., YMCA. His successor here will be Willard B. Carr, " Staff member.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-31
Nabbing Sen. Wagner
BY DREW PEARSON

Washington, Aug. 31-For three weeks the Buffalo Courier Express correspondent in Washington had been on the trail of New York s broad -gauged Senator Bob Wagner. But Wagner was either in New York or on his way there, or about to catch plane for New York, or otherwise on the run around.
 In disgust, the reporter made a final stab at reaching the senator.
 "Now look here," he said to who- ever answered the phone, I'm get ting fed up with these brushoffs. realize Congress is in recess. But 1t seems very strange to me that the Senators is usually on the verge of catching a plane for New York on the numerous occasions I have call ed in the last three weeks. Why is 1t always a one-way trip? Doesn't he ever come back?
 "Okay okay," continued tn e newsman, "let me finish what I'm saying. I want to talk to Senator Wagner and if anyone tries to tell ne he's catching a plane for New York, I'll commit homicide. Now Where Is Senator Wagner?
 A low chuckling voice came back over the wire: This is Senator Wagner, son."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-31
LEADERS NAMED IN WAR CHEST DRIVE
Campaign to Aid B Local Agencies, l7 National
 Groups Slated for Oct.

Fleet" leaders and other of- ficials of the Community War Chests drive to be conducted here October IS through 29 have been named by J. Francis Smith, cam- paign chairman. Support for 23 Community Chest agencies and IT National War Fun agencies will be given by the funds.
 The industrial fleet will be. con- posed of Leon French, admiral, and John Brennan and John J. Driscol], vice-admirals. Other industrial groups will be created for large and small industries to take pledges from industrial employees. Sherman Perry and Walter Hahn will serve as vice admirals for large indus tries, while Wendell Cross and James Corrigan will be vice-admir- als for small industries. Arthur Purinton will be aide on both fleets.
 Other leaders have been named as follows: Special gifts. Levi WI cox, admiral; Orton P. Camp, vice. admiral, and Edward F. Graham, aide: Merchants: Harry Liebeskind, admiral; Harry Cashin, vice admiral, and David Babson, aide; Offices Daniel T. Harrington, admiral; Charles Rosengarten, admiral, and Jean Meserve, aide.
 Others are: Utilities: William T, Jebb, admiral; Douglas Loring, vice. admiral: Schools, J. Francis Roland, admiral; Women's Groups: Mrs. Patrick Healey, admiral; Mrs. Mark L. Sperry, Jr., vice-admiral, and Miss Alice Peak, aide; Public Re- lations: Arthur Goepel, admiral and Mrs. Wooster Garfield, aide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-31

Failure to continue the admins tration of the wages and hours div ision; failure to utilize the functions of the board of mediation and ar- bitration and the tendency to sub- stitute therefore an official of the Labor Department; failure to prose- cute vigorously the state minimum wage laws with an alarming tenden- cy to compromise and reduce assess ments against violators; failure to introduce minimum wage orders in the many underpaid and overworked types of employment, and failure to retain in the department trained, political key employees to an ex- tent held to undermine the efficien- cy and morale of the various divi- sions of the department"
 Further, the council charged that laws protecting wages and hours of women and children "are receiving half-hearted and feeble considera- tion," and that legal connections of the Labor Commissioner in Meriden have served to block complete en- forcement of the State Labor Laws"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-31
TH0MAST0N MAN l GIVEN WAR BOND.
George A. WinslOw Has Record of Driving Bus Is
 Years Without Mishap


 Boston, Mass, August 30. - In recognition of having driven New England Transportation Company motor coach for fifteen years with out having an accident for which he was responsible, George A. Winslow, 49, of Thomaston, Conn, today was awarded a $1O0 War Bond by Vice. President R. H. Palmer of the N. E. T. Company.
 For thirteen of his sixteen years service as motor coach driver for this company, Winslow has operated the Waterbury Hartford, Water bury-New Haven, and Waterbury, Winsted routes.
 Winslow resides with his wife, Alice Fuller Winslow, and five of his seven children, at 78 Broadview Heights, Thomaston. Winslow is a member of the A. F. and A. M.. Oleeta Lodge, No. 145, Hialeah, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-31
Purcell Officially
 Named Wilby Coach
Crosby Instructors to Assist in "Gym York; Several
 designations Appointments Feature Meeting

Thomas J. Purcell was named by the Board of Education last night to the position of teacher of English and coach at Wilby High school. Gymnasium instruction at the com- mercial school will be given by the Crosby instructors who will receive substitute pay for the extra work, Superintendent of Schools Thomas J. Condon stated.
 MT. Purcell will teach classes for four periods and will devote the rest of his time for coaching, Dr. Condon said. The two Crosby coaches, James Lee, who was recently trans ferred to the post from Wilby, and J. O. P. Manherz, teach gymnasium only half day each and serve as coaches in the afternoon. Next year they will use the free half day for instruction at Wilby, Dr. Condon ex- plained.
 Certified Director
 In reply to inquiries placed by several of the commissioners Dr. Condon said no certified physical di- rector is available in the city at the present time, and that the new ap- pointment will stand until the school department can get a fully certified man for the inside gym nastic work and coaching. If MT. Purcell should complete the neces- sary requirements for appointment he will be considered for the perma- nent job. Dr. Condon stated in an- swer to Commissioner John Kearney.
 Mr. Purcell is graduate of Cros- by High school, class of 1924, and of Washington college, class of 1929. He has had experience in teaching as substitute in hte day and eve ming schools. At the present time he is employed at the Scoviu Mfg. Go.
 Mary A. Shea was appointed teacher of home economics in gram mar schools, and Madelyn H. McGill was transferred from teacher of art in grammar schools to similar po- sition at Wilby High school, suc- ceeding Helen M. Colloty.
 The new teacher, who substituted continuously in the home economics department at grammar schools for the past year, is graduate of Wa terbury Catholic High school, and Seton Hall college and took die- tetics course at Memorial hospital, Worcesters Mass.
 Resignati0ns
 Resignation of Anne L. Garvey, kindergarten teacher at Chase school, as well as of Miss Colloty, was accepted by the board. Names of both were placed on the city pen sion list of retired teachers. Resig- nation of Wanna Buckley of Wilson school also was accepted.
 The position of mason held by Thomas Butler was declared vacant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-31
WARN DEFENDANTS ON SMALL CLAIMS

Defendants who fail to appear at small claims hearings, thinking to later bring the action to high CT court were issued a warning by Clerk Pasquale DiCicco this morn ing.
 Unlike most courts, clerk Di- Cicco revealed, there is no appeal from judgment of the small claims court. Before judgment is en- tered the case may be transferred to the regular civil court docket, from which appeal may be made.
 But case decided in the small claims court is final and binding, whether by decision or by default.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-31
Balance Of $24,396 Remains After City's
 Three Months Effort
Many of the Outstanding Accounts Regarded as Out lawed; Some Delinquents Now in Service Or Liv-
 ing in Other Parts of Country

A decision will be sought from Corporation Counsel Maurice T. Healey to determine the action to be taken on delinquent water bills amounting to $24,396.37, announced Mayor John s. Monagan today.
 Several months ago campaign was instituted against the de- linquents, and during the month of June the amount of $34, ,350O8 was still owing the City of Waterbury, said the mayor.
 At that time a special committee was organized, at the recommends ton of Mayor Monagan, which con- sisted of the following: Corporation Counsel Maurice T. Healey, Street Supt. Herbert Scott-Smith, Dr. Ed ward J. Godfrey, city health officer and Tax Collector Humbert E.. Mangini.
 The committee came to the con- clusion that all bills must be turned over to the sheriff, which was done and the sheriff in turn was able to apply his authorization which re- suited with the following collections by June 30th of this year, $3,- 698.65; July collections amounted to $4,05O.38; August, $2,205. .68. Total collected thus far: $9,955.71, leaving balance of $24,396.37.
 Mayor Monagan informed The Democrat that while it may not be possible to obtain the full balance since some of these bills have been outlawed, many persons having dis persed to other parts of the country and some in the Armed Services of Uncle Sam.
 However, the matter will be dis cussed with Corporation Counsel Healey and decision will be forth coming shortly, he confirmed.