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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
Parents of -Four.
In Neglect Case
Face Court Quiz

Juvenil9court authorities today
we're to/investigatel what police
described as "the worst case of
squalor they had ever seen" in
the neglect Of four children of
John OleszkowicZ. found hungry,
cold and abandoned Tuesday in
a burning house at 4728 Williams.
Both parents were 10 be taken
into juvenile court for a hearing,
according 10 Deputy Police Com
missioner Eleanor HutZel Of the
women's division.
The four children, Virginia, z;
Resale, 6; John Jr., 3. and Dor
othy, /, were found in the Will
liams avenue house by neighbors
who were attracted TO the sordid
scene by smoke rising from a fire
set by Virginia IN an attempt 70
gain heat on one OF the coolest
days of the year.
PoliceWomen went 10 the cush-
ion factory where Mrs. OleSzko-
wicz is employed and ordered her
10 return home. On the way
back 10 the house they found the
husband, John, playing cards in
a tavern. After having been fired
from one job. he was TO start
work at another yesterday, he
told them, but went 10 the tavern
instead.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
Crime Scientists
Seek Solution in
-
Torch Mystery
special to THE DETROIT TINES

GREENVILLE. Dec. 16-State
police today awaited a report Of
findings from the crime labora-,
tories at East Lansing for q
possible new lead in the
mysterious torch death of Patricia
Winters, 17-year-old high school
honor student.
DR.. LeMoyne Snyder, police
medico-legal criminologiSt, and
Capt. Harold Mulbar. head of the
departments laboratories. yeSter-
day examined and questioned
David Filgas, 16-year-old COM
panion of Miss Winters when she
was burned 10 death in his car
on lonely road near Bass Lake
in Kent County early last Satur-
day.
Filgas is a patient at Memorial
Hospital here, suffering from
shock and burns.
The youth 5 physician, DR..
Albert Bower, has refused re-
quests that the patient be moved
10 Kent County and has prevented
prolonged questioning.
In Kent County, Arnold r.
Levandoski. assistant prosecutor,
Scotched rumors today that a
manslaughter charge would be
lodged against Filgas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
Owners, Unions
Hit Cabaret Tax

Five Detroit employers and en-
ployes' groups prepared today to
send Michigan congressman reSo-
lutions protesting a proposed 20
per cent amusement tax on cab
aretS.
The bill, which passed the
House, providing a 30 per cent
tax, was cut TO 20 per cent in a
Senate committee.
Meeting yesterday at 1442 Girls
void 10 declare their opposition
TO the levy - four times the
present 5 per cent tax - were
representatives Of the Hotel and
Restaurant Employees Alliance
Local 705, AFL; American Fed
Grafton of Musicians, AFL: Act
orS' Guild. ALL; Tavern Owners
Association, and Michigan Book
ing Agents Association.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16

The hopes Of DetroitS three top
high school history students were
en- route 70 New York today by
registered mail
AS much As $1,000 in war bonds
may be the reward OF any Of the
three. who competed against, the
representatives of - cities yeSter-
day IN III examination for the
William Randolph Hearst Ameri-
can History Awards.
The three Ruth Davis Of
Northern High, Earl Sobole Of
Western and Anne Sugar OF South
eastern-won the right 10 take
the national examination by rank
ing at the top Of field of %
outstanding students in a previous
examination here Nov 30.
In addition 10 substantial war
bond awards which their standing
in the Nov. 30 test earned them,
the three now have a chance at
$500 In bonds. which constitute
the national Hearst awards.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
Death of Boy, Is,
Being Probed

Authorities today planned a
post-mortem examination of the
body of Albert Schrocky. Is.
found last night at Ills in his
hotel room at S055 Mt. Elliott.
Schrocky's roommate. j o h n
Andrsiky, said he had last seen
the youth al 3:15 p. M and he
was then apparently in good
health. Andrsiky is being held
by police pending outcome Of the
examination. He said they had
been friends for four years and
Schrocky had not been i'll during
that time
The dead youths mother. Mrs.
Mary Schrocky Of S077 Dryer,
said she did not know Andrsiky.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
Radio Show of Year
Backs sOOdfeIIOWS

Paul LaVoie and orchestra; Don
Large Chorus; Allan Hughes, bari
tone; Tim Doolittle and his gang
George Dorm. tenor: Harold Kean,
The Sunshine Boy: Cyril Wee
mael. baritone: Rosemarie Calvin,
popular songs; John Mckenzie,
tenor: Helen Hadley, soprano; the
Mummers, directed by Eric How
lett and Geraldine Elliott; the
Music Men. and others
The station: WJR. The time
1l:30 p m. tomorrow night. The
occasion: The Detroit Times-WJR
Old Newsboys Goodfellow Broad
cast. Be al YOUR radio.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
S(houmdnCd||ed
To Active Duty

Capt. Fred s. Schouman public
relations director Of the Detroit
OCD, was today ordered 10 report
for active military service az Fort
Custer. Dec 26. He had been
commissioned as a specialist re-
serve officer in August
Capt. Schouman worked on the
Times for eight years and on Eng
tlish language dailieS IN France for
two years. He served one term
rs director OF the Michigan en-
ploymcnt bureau
At the outbreak Of the war he
became information director of
the Michigan Indiana Wisconsin
district Of the OCD with head
quarters in Chicago on March !.
1912, he was appointed 10 the De-
troit office
After training for a month az
the provost marshal general s
school al Fort Custer Capt
Schouman Will attend a school on
civil affairs. He expects 10 serve
with the Allied military govern
mcnt overseas.
Buy War Savings stamps the
convenient way. Order them
delivered To your door from your
Detroit Times carrier salesman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
SECOND ATTACK IN YEAR

SECOND ATTACK IN YEAR
II was the second time this
year Churchill has been stricken
with pneumonia. Last February
he was confined 10 his home for
three weeks where he continued
TO work at high pressure.
Today's bulletin, which Attlee
said was being issued by Church
Ills residence al 10 Downing
street, disclosed that the prime
minister was being attended by
Lord Moran. his personal physi-
clan; Brig Davis Evan Bradford
and 1t. Col. r. J. V. Pulvertaft
of the middle-eastern forces.
Pulvertaft's presence indicated
that Churchill still was IN the
Middle East
RADIO BERLIN GETS BUSY
Lord Moran, president of the
Royal College of Physicians, &C
companied Churchill 10 Cairo and
Teheran and also attended him on
his previous visits 10 the United
States. Canada, Africa and Russia.
Attlee made his announcement
at the conclusion of the Question
Hour. Within 40 minutes. Radio
Berlin was broadcasting the an
nouncement on its home service.
The Press Association said
Churchill probably had the adj
vantage Of being in much more
beneficial climate than London, F"
and it was understood that sup
plies Of pencillin were available If
they should be needed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
Veteran Policeman
Asks 10 Be Retired

Detective 1t. Harold Branton,
50. veteran homicide squad Off
Ger. who won II citations and
helped 10 solve the famous How
trd Carter Dickinson murder, has
filed request for retirement.
Branton. who lives at 5538 CasS.
will retire Jan. Is. ending 20
years Of service as Detroit po-
liceman and detective.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
Hospital Annex Started

BAY CITY. Dec. 16-Ground
was broken yesterday for the So
bed addition TO General Hospital.
The new wing. financed by the
government. is scheduled for COM
pletion within 80 days.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-16
Detroit Marine Wounded

Marine Pfc. Clarke l.. Hoag-
land, 20. received leg wounds dur
ing fighting at Tarawa and is now
in Honolulu naval hospital,
according TO notification received
today by his father. Marvin l..
Hoagland. 1923 Merrill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
CHIEF C0RMLEY
 MAKES REPORT
34 Arrests in June; Ex= penses of Street Dept.
 Reported By Supt.

Naugatuck, July 2 Chief Johr J. Gormley repored Tuesday that there were 34 arrests in June, 3l males and three females, and 3T cases. Eleven were charged with breach of the peace, 10 with intox. ication, II with violating motor ve- hicle laws; two, violation of bor- ough ordinance; one theft, one vagrancy; one violation of immigra- tion laws. .
 Ten paid fines and costs, seven bonds were called; five were dis charged by the chief; five were found not guilty; three were nolled by the prosecuting attorney, one was committed to the county jail; one was turned over to Middlebury police and one to an immigration inspector. One was committed to the state farm for women.
 Thirteen stores and offices were found open in June and 25 lodgers were accommodated at the jail
 Street Superintendent Harold w Murtha reported expenses of the street department totaled $3, 853 .8e last month, with $1,785O7 of this used for town and oiling. Other major items were Street repairs $T60.18; street cleaning, $273; sol lecting rubbish, $33227; storm sewer maintenance, $28O15; borough yard, $147.54; borough dump, $7o: storing sand, $63.70 equipment re- pair, $41.80.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

Thomaston, July Through CO., operation of Frank w. Kramer as- sistant Collector of Internal Reve- nue for the State of Conn. a deputy collector will be assigned to the Thomaston Post Office the second Thursday of each month beginning July 9th and will be on duty from a. m. 10 D. m. to assist persons who may n=vd helping in filing any of the federal taxes such as social security, victory tax, excise tax, h. ternal revenue tax and all other miscellaneous taxes. A supply of the various federal tax forms will also be available.
 Word has been received that Corp. Julius BoguslaWski has arrived saie- ly at his destination in Alaska. Corp. Boguslawsh is graduate of the Atlanta, Ga. Ordnance school and from there he was sent to Seattle Washington prior to his army service Corp. Boguslawski was a skilled au- tomobile mechanic and was em- ployed in his brothers garage on Union street. Another son Sgt. Hen- " BoguslaWski has arrived safely in India with an army air corps unit and has been assigned to the 77th Ferrying Command of the China Burma Indian wing. He re- ceived his wings as radio mechan- ic and has spent considerable fly ing time in South America and Northern Africa. He has been in the service for two years. Both are sons of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Bogu- slaWski of Bristol street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
CHESHIRE Cheshire Phone 33A Hubert Rigney
HONOR ROLL WINGS ARE ADDED TO LIST
WOrkmen Have Finished Addition, List Now Has
 Over 25O Names

Cheshire, July ' Wings for the honor roll at the Town Hall have been prepared by workmen in order to hove all the names on the Main street side of the list. It was planned at first to continue the names on the Foote street side but the War Council voted at it's recent meeting to finance the additional space on the sign board. Phillip Rehbein, local contractor donated the honor roll which now has more than 250 names on it and his work men have charge of the additional wings to include names not listed and others as they enter the serv- ice. The number on this roll far eX- ceeds that on the roll of World War I. The list also includes many young women who are serving in the WAACS, WAVES and Army Nurse Corps. The listings are under the charge of Donald w. Howard and all omissions or errors should be reported to him.
 Louis Beers of the United States Navy is spending furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Byron Beers of Power House road.
 Robert Reilly, spent the week end with his family on Academy road. He is in the U. s. Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
THREE YOUNG LADS
 TO FACE CHARGES

Three boys, two aged 13 and one IS, will face juvenile court today,( after being apprehended by Law renee County, N. J., police Monday night when they tried to obtain gasoline for the station wagon which they had stolen from park ing lot here.
 Detective Lieutenant William Pol lard, who yesterday went to bring the boys back also cleared up a house break when he searched the boys and found two rings in one of the boys pockets The rings were stolen from the home of MT. and Mrs. P. Wilson, Prospect. last Tues day. Two of the boys admitted taking part in the break, after causing considerable property dam age in welding an axe to gain en- trance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
OIL SURFACINC
 TO BE CONTINUED

Street Supt. Herbert Scott Smith today revealed that while oil sup plies for surfacing the city streets have been coming in slowly, the city has obtained as much this year as last and more is expected this summer. The greatest problem is asphalt, he added, and permanent road constructing has been termin- ated for the duration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
MlDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nlncy Riley Telephone 4-e41e
MISS E. TERRELL
 TO WORK FOR M. A.
Has Been Teaching in the Wolcott Schools for
 Three Years

Middlebury, July Miss Emma Terrill of White avenue, left on Monday for New York where she will continue her studies at Colum- bia university. Miss Terrill re- ceived her B. E. Degree at Danbury State Teacher College and for three years has been employed at the Wolcott schools. She will receive her Masters Degree, Bachelor of Science upon completion of her studies at Columbia about Aug. 1.
 MT. and Mrs. Omer Michaud of Miami Beach, Fla, and Mrs. Ger trude Daly of Pittsfeld, Mass, were weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. Philip Dinova of Porter Hill
 Mrs. Joseph Damiano of Yale avenue is a patient at St, Mary's Hospital, Waterbury,
 Edward ProulX, who spent the weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Omer Proulx, of Hillcrest re- turned yesterday to his studies at Niagara University.
 William P Arnold, Jr., who spent the past month with his parents, MT. and Mrs. William P. Arnold, has returned to his studies at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia Uniervsity, New York. His brother, Charles G. Arnold, who was graduated last month from Phillip Academy, Andover, Mass, entered the freshman class at Yale last Wednesday.
 Charles H. UpSon, Jr., and a party of friends are on a few weeks hunt ing trip to Canada.
 James O'Toole of Westerly, R. L, is visiting John Murray and MT at Hillcrest.
 Miss Emma Terrill attended the wedding of Miss Mary McKeon at Lakeville on Saturday. They were roommates at Teachers College in Danbury while studying there.
 Miss Helen Mattoon of Watertowr has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Loomis of North street.
 Mrs. Edward R. Jones, formerly of Leonard road who with her two children. David and Bennett, have been with Capt. Jones. U. s. A. in Alexandria, Va, for the past two months, are planning to go this week to Weekapaup. R. l., where they will remain until September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

WatertoWn, July Miss Rita Moore of Candee Hill road was host ess for the meeting of the Water town Youths Temperance Council, which was held at her home Mon day evening.
 Following the devotional period which was in charge of Virginia Roger business meeting took place at which it was decided to purchase a service flag. Three members of the council are in the armed forces. Roger Cleveland of Candee Hill Road and Sperry Skilton of Guern- seytoWn road are in the U. $. Army and David Salisbury of Candee Hill road has been accepted as an Avia- ton Cadet
 During the business meeting Mary Eileen Locke, gave resume of the hay ride which the council gave in honor of David Salisbury recently.
 The program period which was a most interesting one was held in the form of school; the primary department being in charge of ClOlld OleVeldllQ, Iilt Jul1lOI dc- partment session in charge of Mary Eilene Locke and the senior depart ment class under the direction of Rita Moore.
 A movie "He Came Straight Home" was also shown during the evening and refreshments were served with Rita Moore and Edward Woodruff in charge.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Virginia Roger in Oak vile, Monday evening July 19. Hel- len Williams will lead the devo- tional period; Edward Woodruff will be in charge of the program and Virginia Roger and Howard Ande will have charge of the re- treatments.
 Those attending Mondays meet ing were Mrs. Daniel Logue, Coun- selor; Barbara Beach, Jean Beach, Mary Eilene Locke, Helen Williams, Rita Moore, Betty Booth, Nancy Lynn, Edward Woodruff, Howard Ande, Gloria Cleveland, members, and Donald Harris, Mary Slason, Jacqueline Starry Edith Rogers and Clarence Pierpont, guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
Ruthless Violence May Oust Ghondi

Newton, Mass, July 7-(UP)-Dr. Anup Singh, Indian Nationalist leader, predicts that rule of ruth less violence may supplant Ghandj and plunge India and England into bloodshed unless India's political aspirations are satisfied soon.
 Speaking in symposium at the New England Institute of Interna- tional Relations last night, Singh said that if the present bitterness against British rule is permitted to grow, the task of fitting Britain and India together in any postwar plan will become extremely difficult.
 Among the essential steps to solve the Indian problem, Singh suggested that Britain pledge India's full free- dom within specific period after the war and set up immediately coalition national government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

July 27th, through the courtesy a1 Miss Janet Merrill, children's NA brarian.
 The exhibit will be changes every other day and will progresS according to grades, starting wittl the kindergarten.
 The work was carried out by tbs room teachers under the supervi-A sion of Miss Beardsley with the exAi ception of the kindergarten paint-s ings which were done under tha supervision of the room teachers. Misses Florence Mccarthy, Paulina Smith and Lenore Leary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
Art Work Exhibit Is
 At Children's Library
Miss Beardsley, Art Supervisor, Has Arranged WorN
 of Public School Children
GU. $. Signal Corps photo from OWI from NEA)

Naugatuck, July - Miss Sally Beardsley, art supervisor in local schools, announced today that art work of public school children from kindergarten through grade 8 will be exhibited at the children's li- brary, Church street, from today to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, July - The funeral of Charles Lokites, IS Park place. who died Monday night at his homa after short illness, will be held Friday at 8:15 from the residence to St. Francis church at o'clock, where solemn high Mass of re. quiem will be celebrated. Intermen& will be in St. James cemetery.
 Friends may call at the residence Wednesday and Thursday after moons and evenings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
To Attend Institute

Mrs. Daniel Fenton of the Taft School, chairman of the home serv- ice branch of the WatertoWn chap ter American Red Cross and Mrs William Bourne of Middlebury Road member of the local home service committee will attend the home service institute to be held in the chapter house, 165 Grove street, Wa terbury on Thursday and Friday July 8 and g.
 The institute will be conducted by Miss Florence Hill, home service field representative for the county
 In Hospital
 George Ryan. Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. George Ryan of Scott avenue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

It Is reported that the Germans have a torpedo which is launched by an onrushing plane flying close to the water 1000 yards away from the target and, instead of darting straight, follows a circular course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

Joan Anderson, daughter of MT and Mrs. George Anderson was rushed to the Waterbury Hospital Monday evening where an emerg- hncy apendectomy was performed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
SEED SENT ABROAD

Twelve million pounds of seed for replanting of farmlands freed from axis domination were included in Februar yagricultural shipments abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
Briefs

The clerks and members of the local OPA board attended meeting fin Waterbury last evening of the district board. All board members of Litchfield and New Haven Counties were in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

Sergeant Christopher Martin, son of MT. and Mrs. Peter Martin of Gilbert street has been transferred from Alabama where he has been training with the U. s. Army to Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blocksburg, Va, where he will take years course of instruction in chemical engineering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
WOLCOTT Correspondent: Alma P. Cole
 Tel 3-2803
WOLCOTT JUDGE
 TAKES OFFICE
Edward H. Pracny Was Sworn in; George Wil=
 Hams Deputy Judge

Wolcott, July 7.--EdWard H. Pracny of Todd Rd. was sworn in as judge of the town of Wolcott at the town hall Thursday night. Other of- ficials of the tow ncourt were sworn in as follows: deputy judge, George c. Williams; prosecutor, John F. Brouker; clerk, Raymond Leaven- worth; probation officer, Harvey Horton. Judge Pracny will appoint a deputy prosecutor at later date. Court will be held at the town hall each Thursday at p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

Sergt. Leo Perissinotti, stationed at a Texas Army camp, is visiting at his home for the first time ir several months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

Miss Margaret Lavin Of New York City is visiting Miss Jean Doyle, Woodruff road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

operation performed last week
 Personals
 Miss Ruth Fowler of Woodruff avenue is enjoying vacation at the home of her sister in Hartford.
 Charles Skilton, his daughter Mrs. Hobart Cross and granddaughter Miss Carolyn Cross of Cutler street have returned from Moulston, Vt, where they spent the holiday week end.
 Albert Nadeau of Scott avenue, manager of the local First National store is enjoying two weeks vaca- ton.
 Robert Magee of Center street, has returned from Canaan where he at tended the annual Connecticut Young Peoples Conference as a del- egate from Christ Episcopal church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07
Fairgrounds Open

The Civic Union playgrounds opened Tuesday under the direction of Mrs. Helen Atwood who will be the supervisor this year. About 100 children during both the morning and afternoon sessions attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Versari of New York City are visiting the for mers parents, MT. and Mrs Armando Versari
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-07

Old automobile tires with cracked sidewalks will give little longer is inserted to protect the inner tube from damage.