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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
WHITE CROSS UNIT
WARMLY PRAISED
Prominent Manufacturers
Commend Plan, Achieve
ilents of Past Year

Congratulatory messages began to
pour into the offices Of the non
profit White Cross Hospital Service
Plan yesterday, following announce
ment that the Plan would observe
Its fifth anniversary in the Water
bury area on March !.
Among the first to arrive was
one from John H. Goss, president OF
Hcovill Manufacturing Company,
congratulating "the organization on
their fine work in behalf Of the
people Of Connecticut" Mr.. Goss
said that Especially at this time,
when our every effort must be made
howard maximum production, such
program Is most valuable. The
statistics show that members Of
the Plan require two days less hos
pital care than the average public,
and, In addition, medical men have
stated that the prompt care provid-
ed members cuts several days off the
ordinary recuperation period. i.
have recommended the Plan to
employees of the Scovill Manufacture
Ing Company, and am pleased to
advise that over 5000 at the main
plant alone are members"
David C. Griggs. president Of the
Waterbury Farrell Foundry and
Machine Company, wrote William
Robson, acting general manager of
White Cross, that "Our employees
have evidenced their appreciation
of the Connecticut Plan by contin-
ually increasing the number who
are members. So far as We know,
not one of our employees who joined
the Plan has left it excepting on
account Of leaving our employ. This
would seem to indicate that it mer-
its their approval"
p. E. Rice, factory manager of
the Naugatuck Chemical Company,
wrote Robson that "our experience
with the Plan during the past year
has been very satisfactory as is evil
denced by the fact that about 80
per cent Of our wage payroll is par
ticipating. The general impress
sion in this organization is that the
arrangement is appreciated by
everyone" Among other letters was
one from James Darcy, general
manager of Seth Thomas Clocks,
Thomaston, declaring that ut is our
hope that within the near future
the number of our employees who
are members will be increased sub
stantially."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
Compensation
Agreements

The following agreements for
weekly payments during disability
or for specific payment In case Of
permanent injury were approved to-
day by Compensation Commissioner
John J. O'Connell:
Patrick J. Donohue Of 28 Laval
street, Waterbury, against Scovill
Mfg. Co., $l7.S9, from Jan. 81 to Feb.
2, injury to left great toe.
Julia Salvadiro Of 126 Maple
street. Waterbury, against Scovill
Mfg. Co., 1852 beginning Feb. 3, for
one and ST. weeks. sprained left
ankle.
Emmett Dickinson Of Roberts
vile against American Brass Co.,
Torrington branch. si6.T0 beginning
Feb. 20, injury to back.
SilviO Cremasco Of TorgingtOn
against American Brass Co, Tor
rington branch. e2S beginning Feb.
IS. injury TO right great toe.
Anthony ]. Jaudzimas Of o0l Bank
street. Waterbury. against American
Brass Co. s25 beginning Jan. 10, In
jury 10 back and legs.
James Jones OF Hartford against
American Brass Co., TOrTingtOn
branch, cas- beginning FEB. Is, in-
Jury 10 left hip.
Thomas Bllshke Of ToFFlngtou
against American Brass Co., Tor.
Tington branch, e2B beginning Jan
20. confusion q right leg.
Arthur peAngeI0 Of fle NORTH
Main street, Waterbury, against
BenFus Watch Co., eiB01 f0F i2.0l
weeks, q ard - per cent les b
amputation q left Index ilneer.
Frances Parker q ii55 Baldwin
stFeet, Waterbury, against water
bury Visiting Nurse association
ele.ie beginning Fth. 7. strain q
|efl foot.
Stephen kewandnWaAi AZ nas manl
street. Waterbury. ae74t fIsfinNl
Brass CO.. s1Hs H4|NH'n4 ~
N|EF a. E'zH| EIs.| &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
Late Realty
NeuUs

u o b. y
The following documents con-
neCted with real estate traEsaC-
tions have been recorded Mt the
Office Oe the town clerk
Mortgage Deeds
Fl Ella Rublnsteiif TO Celia Rubin
stein. property ON Newell Place,
Julia O. Cruess and Irene Oar
roll TO the Waterbury Savings
Bank, property At 100 Franklin
street, 5000.
GaetanO and CarmeIa Merenda
TO the Waterbury Savings Bank,
PROPERTY at 21s26-2B Ia North.
Leonard street, S12,75O.
Quit Claim Deeds
Rocco CretteIa to Raffaela Gre.
tella, One-half inteFset to property
AZ 80 Jewelry street. m
Gabriel BerardinO and Isadore
Hutersky to the American RaeIty
Corporation, land on Orange
street.
Gabriel BarardinO TO the Amer
lean Realty Corporation, property
at 154-176 Orange street.
Gabriel Berardino and IsadOre
Hutensky TO the American Realty
Corporation, property at 1S4
North Elm street.
Doris Bruno to Michael Bruno,
0ne-half interest TO property ct
Greenleaf and Middlefleld ave-
nues.
waterbury Savings Bank To-
Julia O. Cruess and Irene Car
roll, property at 100 Franklin
street. l.N' .
Waterbury Savings Bank to
GaetanO and Carinella MereHida,
property at 21-25-25 liz North
Leonard street.
Mortgage Releases
Colonial Trust Co., trustee un.
der the will Of Daniel 4. Hart, TO
Rose Allen Lott. p
Waterbury Savings bank ID VIII
lis q. French.
Waterbury Savings bank TO
Margaret G. B0lall. G5.
waterbury Trust Go. to Joseph
vokietaltis. .l
Mortgage Deeds K
jeremiah and Maria Carroll to
Henry E. Stougkton, property OF
122-124 Cherry street, $1,000.
8. Anthony and Emma III. Des-
ROCKERS to Anna POmerleau, prop
erty on Elk avenue, $3.50.
Anna M. Sullivan TO the Citi-
gems q Manufacture National
bank, property at 1720-22-S4 East
Main street, $4,000. M
Anastasla O. Byrnes TO MatiIds
Smith McAlenney, property on
Midland street, $500.
Margaret @. B0lan the Water
bury Savings bank, property at
112 Central avenue, $4,000.
Warranty Deed
Gertrude T. Moran, Anna Moran
Carey and william J. Moran 70
Louis Mayor, land on Moran
street.
Quit Claim Deeds
Anna PomerIeaJI to s. Anthony
and Emma H. DesROchers, land on
Elk avenue.
Louis T. Alexander to Oakie q
johnson, One-hale interest to land
ON Nichols drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
NAUCATUCK MAN
GRANTED DECREE
Four New Divorce Actions
Add to Superior Court
Docket Today

One divorce was granted by Judge
Frank p. McEvoy In a decision
handed down today and four new
divorce actions were filed in supe-
rior court today.
Robert Crosley Of Naugatuck was
granted a divorce from Esther
Ormsby Crosley of Torrington on
the ground of cruelty. The couple
married October 20, 1919, in Miller
ton. N. Y, and cruelty was alleged
to have started March /, 1888. A
cross-complaint had been filed by
the defendant.
Viola May Clark Riemer Of Wa
terbury seeks divorce from George
A. Riemer Of New Britain, claiming
he has been intolerably cruel since
January, 1899. In addition to d.
vorce the petitioner seeks custody
OF q minor child, an allowance for
its support, and alaimony. The
marriage took place October 10,
1927.
Cruelty is the basis Of the suit
fled by Anna Barauskas Padiagis
OF waterbury against JOLln SeUer
Padaigis, also Of this city. The
marriage was performed July z,
1924, and cruelty is alleged to have
started January /, 1925. Custody Of
two minor children and ailmony
and support allowances are sought
by the plaintiff.
Albert G. Sanford Of Beacon Falls
seeks legal separation from Cecilia
MERCER Sanford, also Of Beacon
Falls, charging his wife with mis-
conduct. The complaint states she
was found guilty Of misconduct in
superior court last April IA and
sentenced TO the state farm for
women. Custody of three minor
children is sought by the father.
Benjamin A. Oricchio Of Water
bury asks for a divorce from Rose
Membrino Oricchio, also Of this city.
He claims his wife has been intoler-
ably cruel since January l, 1929.
The marriage took place September
3, 1917.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
.PRADO PLEDGES
SUPPORT TOU.S.
Peru President Ready to
Supply Any Help De-
sired in Future
BY THOMAS n. CUERAN
United Press Staff COrresp0ndentl

Lima, Peru, February az. w
Delayed - CUP - President
Manuel Prado today pledged the
entire strength and resources Of
Peru to the United Nations war ef-
fort, asserting that his nation adj
hered to the Atlantic Charter "be-
cause we believed In a society where
there is neither oppressor nor OPP
pressed"
The presidents statements were
made In an exclusive interview with
the United Press, the FIRST he has
granted in more than q year.
''Peru is strainirg every nerve
4 to speed victory for the United Ma
tioris," he said. Every asset we
have has been given to the cause Of
the democracies. We have given
to the limit in raw materials Of all
kinds and In transportation facih-
ties by land, air or sea and we are
ready to supply any other help that
may be asked in the future.
even before the attack on Pearl
Harbor was firmly convinced that
Jul eSOAtbAAACAAb COuAu AkOv tAANAAAtoAeA
relations with the Axis Powers, not
alone because Of the difference in
our beliefs but also because Of our
spirit Of independence. Because Of
this conviction I began to orient our
international policy toward main
tenance Of American solidarity"
Peru is Of vital Importance to the
war effort in the Pacific because
the only oil field on the western
slope Of South America Is near
Talara in northern Peru. In addi-
ton to oil Peru Is supplying the
Allies with copper and raw rubber.
The president was asked about
reports that Ecuador was making
representations to the International
Commission now fixing the boun-
Diary line between Ecuador and
Peru.
1.-THE only interest Of Peru Is in
ending the matter as soon as pos
sible, getting the exact frontier de-
termined and the subject closed,
he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

and chemicals make up deficiencies.
TOBACCO INSECTICIDE
Nothing is wasted in a greenhouse.
Tobacco strippings obtained from
cigar factories are burned in smudge
pots once week to kill aphids be-
fore they are born. The residue is
used for fertilizer. Sterilized water
sprays the plants, and used over
again for irrigation. Greenhouse
men are expert repairmen, ready to
prevent breakdowns destroying
crops.
The average greenhouse raises two
crops Of lettuce and one crop Of
tomatoes year. Cucumbers are
third in Importance, with water
cress, celery and radishes as fill-in
CROPS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
Wage Sterilization
Act Explained Here
Inspector Bronson Of Local Office Issues Statement
on Procedure; Many Inquiries Received

Many employers and employees
have expressed concern over how 1t
would be possible to effect wage
adjustments to conform with the
Presidents Executive Order $3.50,
more Familiarity characterized as the
Wage Sterilization Act, according
10 inquiries received by Inspector
Elliott p. Bronson Of the Wage and
Hour and Public Contracts Divis-
ions Of the N. s. Department Of
Labor, no is,now in charge Of the
local War Labor Board Office at
IFS Grand st.
In explaining the procedure en-
ployers and employees must follow,
Inspector Bronson declared: 1.-The
Presidents Executive Order laid
down q standard to guide the War
Labor Board in passing upon. appli-
cations for wage adjustments. This
standard, later officially adopted
as policy by the War Labor Board,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
"A THOUSAND MAGIC ACRESIF
Nations Hothouse Formers Join Victory Gorden Parade

ny DAVID A. STEIN
NEA stan Correspondent

Cleveland, FEB. "a - Americas
most amazing Victory Gardens are
grown under glass on q thousand
magic arces. They will supplement
rationed canned goods with 10000
600 pounds Of fresh vegetables in
1913.
Vegetation as lush as any in the
tropics grows all year round in such
unlikely places as New York, Mass
achusetts and Iowa, with Ohio ac-
counting for fully half Of the vege-
table crop grown under glass.
Largest area in the nation de-
voted to dollhouse vegetables is
nestled in the shadow Of Cleve-
lands steel mills and factory
smokestacks. SO vast is the piano.
rama Of glass, extending over al
most 300 acres, that wild ducks
frequently mistake the green
houses for lakes and crash into
them on rnoonlit nights.
$4,000 PER ACRE
Hothouse growing Is a unique
combination Of big business and
green thumb" farming. To put an
acre Of land under glass requires
an original investment Of more than
$25, 900. To grow healthy crops re-
quires a love Of farming and an
aptitude for scientific agriculture.
Uncle Sam Is vitality interested in
dollhouse vegetable production.
Growers have been asked to con-
centrate on leaf lettuce so that
war workers who seldom see the
sun may get their sunshine vitami1S
through fresh salads.
Coal makes the carbonized hot.
house climate" Temperatures
vary according to available sun
light. Greenhouse floors are covered
with tile, through which steam is
shot to sterilize the 36-inch layer Of
soil above It. Soil tests indicate the
amount of food needed by the earth,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

starts on the presumption that wage
rates prevailing on September is,
1912 are fair and equitable wages,
and adjustments would be made
only II these requesting them could
demonstrate that the adjustments
are necessary to correct maladjust-
ments or inequalities, to correct
gross inequities, to eliminate sub
standards Of living, or to aid in the
effective prosecution Of the war. In
other words, the burden proof lies
with those requesting adjustments.
"Maladjustments exist in wage
situations where wages have not
kept pace with the cost of living.
To correct these Embellishments,
the War Labor Board will consider
requests for general increases in
straight-time rates up to is per-
cent above the level prevailing on
January /, 1941. This policy sets a
terminal point for general wage
increases. 1t is not applicable to
individual workers or to employees
in particular job classificationS. It
will be applied only to groups COM
posed Of all the employees in a bar
gaining unit, in plant, a company,
or an industry, depending upon
the circumstances Of each case.
Inequalities and gross inequities
exist where manifest injustices from
unusual and unreasonable differ
ences in wage rates, either within a
~ HHfC - n hAf
different plants in an industry or
area. This does not mean that all
wage differentials will be abolished
and that a rates will be leveled off
at or near the maximum rates now
prevailing. Wage differentials which
are established and stabilized are
normal to American industry and
will not be disturbed by the War
Labor Board"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
TAXPAYERS CROWD
REVENUE OFFICE

The local once Of the bureau Of
Internal revenue, nc Leavenw0Fth
street. did three times the volume
Of business yesterday Of any day
during the past month, with many
income taxpayers erowding the new
cffice quarters. Gabriel Price. senior
zone deputy. reported today.
Win the deadline for illing re-
snfu6 set Tor March 10. less than
three #eekf away. Mr.. Prizes again
uFEn4 <8Epayerx 10 fIlo Is 1oon e.
It1|&z o. order that 3 Ia1I MInafe
lNle ~ age.dea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

The ever popular ''FoOtlighters"
win be featured Friday evening in
the presentation Of IAN Roads
Lead TO Hollywood. The per-
Torrance will be given at the Wa
terbury Women's Club and there
Is every indication that one Of
the most representative audiences
Ia years win be in attendance.
Miss Betty Doyle who has en-
deared herself to theater- gOerS
by her splendid efforts will be
seen In o role that promises to
add impressiveIy to her collection
Of merited laurels. Director
Charles GoOdsell Is confident that
his east will acquit itself most
creditably in its coming preserta-
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
GIRLS ASSISTING
BOOK CAMP AICN

IT the remaining three days Of
the Victory Book Drive eight en-
thusiastic youngsters from st. Mar
garet's school, headed by Joan
Tracy, who has shown an active In
terest in the drive, will be volun-
tarily stationed at Victory House on
the Green. They are Nancy Bean.
Virginia ReVans. Ruth Boardman,
June Craven, Adrienne Desrardins,
Jean Reinbrecht. and Harriet Steus-
81. The girls have contributed their
share and will be stationed at Vic
tory House to receive donations
from others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
BOYS IN
THE SERVICE

sergt. Francis Jarlett, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Jarlett Of Water.
town was stationed at Langley Field,
Va. before he was sent overseas last
fall. He was q member Of the
"Skeezx' plane crew which was
recently lauded for its sinking Of a
German U-boat near the shores Of
England. Sergt. Jarlett has been in
the Army nearly year, and received
radio operators training at Scott
Field In Illinois.
Friends and relatives Of Pfc.
Frank Cilfone saw the local boy in
several shots In the motion picture
Marines In the Making" which has
just completed a run at a Water
bury theater. The picture was made
in Chicago last July when Pvt. Gil
fone was stationed there. He Is
now somewhere in the southwest
Pacific.
Harold P. Heating, Jr., seaman,
second class, Of 40 Park place, Is
spending a leave from the naval
training station at Sampson, N. Y,
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harlod P. Heating. He enlisted in
the Navy three months ago and has
been assigned to the signal school
in Chicago.
Nello Longhi of 112 Meadow
street, James j. Mccarthy OF $50
West Main street. and Arthur Jo-
seph Mercier, of 81 Wolcott street,
have arrived at the Field Artillery
Replacement Training Center in
Fort Bragg, N. c., to begin basic
military training. They have been
assigned to Battery B. 5th Battalion
End Regiment.
Pvt. Hyam Weinstein, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Paul WeinStein of 81
Woodlawn Terrace is now serving
with a headquarters and service
troop of an engineers company at
Fort Bliss, Texas.
Corp. John A. Stanicz, %, has re-
Gently been promoted to the rank
of corporal in the U. s. Army. For
merly stationed at Morris Field
Charlotte, N. c., he has recently
been sent to North Africa. He Is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Stanicz of 81 Easton avenue and
before his entry into the service
was employed by the Scovill Mfg
Co.
Pvt. John r. Astyk will be as
signed to an advanced training
school and will receive instructions
as part Of q bombing team, due
to his recent graduation from the
parent radio school Of the All
Forces Technical training com.
mand at Scott Field, Ill.
A promotion TO captain with thu
public relations department o.
washington has been granted Firsl
Lleutenant Boz rdman Q. Getsingel
who has been serving with thu
armed forces since last July. Hi
son, Boardman o., Jr., Is station
at Atlantic City. ". j., where III
n being trained as an air cadet.
AZ q special ceremony IN NORTH
Africa, Gergk. Lake CzaFny, son o.
Nj, and Mrs. Wasll CKRTny o.
Union city, was awarded IN
coveted Purple Heart. according q
q recent report. Due 10 q W0unf
received IN action when the Amer.
lean forces invaded French N0Ttl
Africa, oorgt. Czarny had been hos
nltalized, but has recovered and r.
turned % HE post
Aeeorfing q 3 resent report
EfsH& HaF ElsNaEla 1nNnMIff n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick ]. Donahue
OF 20 Laval street is lending her
talents to an Army Nurses CORPS
unit in Africa. She was sent from
Lowell General hospital at Fort
Devens, where she had been sta
toned since last September.
Upon his graduation from an
aviation machinist's mate school at
the U. s. Naval Air Station in
Jacksonville, Florida, Louis Law
renee Gatti, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Gatti Of Canaan, Conn, be-
came an aviation machinist's mate,
third class.
Recently graduated from the
Navy Quartermaster school at New
port, r. l., Seaman End Glass, Jo-
seph Solury, son Of Louis Solury of
40 Wolcott street, was assigned to
further duties at Charlestown, s. @.
Pvt. AL Scopino, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Angelo N. Scopino Of Is York
street, Is training with the Army
Air Force at Camp Pine Dale,
Fresno, Calf. He had been trans
ferred here recently from Miami
Beach, Fla.
In the service since last Novem-
Der, Pvt. John j. Phelan, son of
Thomas Phelan of 43 East Main
street, has been stationed with a
medical corps unit at Camp For
est, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vito Franco of
Peach Orchard road are entertain
ing their son, Corp. Charles Franco
who is spending a furlough here.
After nine months Servitude in the
Army Air forces, Franco was re-
Gently promoted to the rank of
corporal at Lubbock Field, Texas.
According to a message received
by Antonio Trotta of Oakville, Pvt
William Trotta, his son, has ar
rived in Africa with an Army Quar-
termaSter unit.
Pvt. Isidore T. Rimer is stationed
at Fort Adams, r. I. He is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rimer OF
81 Burton street and entered the
Army on Dec. 4.
Son Of Mrs. Lillian Crosse of "a
Linden street, Private First Class
John j. Crosse, was recently pro-
NOTED to technician, fifth grade. al
Camp Bowie, Texas. Entering thu
service in March, 1912. Corp. Crosse
Is now on duty with a tank-busteI
unit.
On February 20, william and Ar.
thur l.. Derouin win enter the serv,
ice. Their brother, Albert. Is ex'
pected home shortly on q furlougf
from his station at Mitchell Field
L. ]. The Derouin boys are tn
sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur J
Derouin Of ~ dailvan street.
Mr.. and Mrs. James George o
500 Wolcott street have receives
word that their son, Pvt. FredeFicl
George Of the ". 3. Army has beei
sent 10 North Africa. His brother
William. Is stationed at Port eiil
Oklahoma.
Lieut.. Howard w. Freeman WIN
enlisted IN the Army Air forces les
June, has been posted at Fort 10
gan, Colo. Son Of Mr.. and Mn
Leon y. Freeman Of Anna aVepul
Lieut., tfeanea ga Commissioned
second llsntl.sdg 81 oFinneli, lows
On Jan. 70.
PVT, Thomas a. Doyin0. Nho e
san Army e1rVlce I1TI Ie0I1ME
H1g been HzHHeIe1 ~ |rzlIN4.1I s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
Sound Warning
To Car Owners

In cooperation with the fuel
conservation program and in
keeping with an order from the
Governor of the State, the Motor
Vehicle Office will be closed Sat-
urday and car registration may
not be made after $500 on Feb
ruary 26. Mail orders will not be
accepted and people who delay
their registration may find them
selves without. Mrs. Alice Brad
ley, supervisor, reiterateS that the
office will positively be closed on
SATURDAYS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
FIREMEN CALLED
TO CELLAR FIRE

Hlrs caused b. an oVeFflowlng 90
burner - the cellar q "a apart
mont occupied hy Or, Arthur p,
0IeaTg at ~ North Main aireet.
vas eHllnaHlgae6 ~ lIfemen GlloIts
81 after % o'z|aek fI|s HloInfna.
Enalne4 / Ana 81 truck ana fse
hRNa|af i81k NNNNEM ~ 7laN
alarm EHzeI |'4 EINf Ff H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
WOOL MARKET

Boston, February "a. - (UP) -
Light to average shrinking woods
from the Belle Fouche section Of
South Dakota were offered at a
grease price OF As cents FOB. for
spring deliveries, the U. s. Agricul-
ture Department reported today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
MERCHANTS TRUST
NAMED DEFENDANT

DOmenic Bizzaro Of Waterbury
has filed q $1,000 civil action IN SUI
peTlor court against Walter Perry,
state bank commissioner and sue-
caas0r receiver Of the Merchants
trust Co, as the result Of q fall
last Frb. % at 23 Hill street.
The complaint states the plain
Offs foot caught on an aiiegedly
defective stair on the premises
Owned By this bank a. he was de-
noendang the stairway and he feli 20
ne bottom Of the flight, sustaining
injuries 10 his legs, arms, and ribs
e q alleged the defendant Wa
nfRIIeent for failing b repair the
ifa o. provide llghfine
nBY wan BONDS. STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

No sales were reported gofne
purchases Of early shorn medium
woods are made ia Indians At a
grease price Of As cents 70 the
grower. l "A,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

UNITS CROSS BORDER
London, February "a. = (UP) -
The German controlled radio Paris
said today that German and Ital-
ian nunits had crossed the Algerian
border near TebesSa,