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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09
VINO to Crack Down On Employers Relea:
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs.
George A. Leonard of SO Circuit ave-
nue. are spending a ten-day visit
here. Colonel Leonard is stationed
at Turner Field, Albany, Ga.
A World War veteran, he entered
active duty in August, 1941, and was
stationed at base hospital at Camp
Blanding, Fla, and later at Knox
vile, Tenn, as an aviation cade.
examiner. DR.. Leonard served III
France during World War I with
the University of Pennsylvania base
hospital.
Robert Ayotte, seaman, second
class, is recovering from pneumonia
at the Brooklyn, N. Y, Naval Hos
pital, it was learned from recent
letter received by his parents, MI
and Mrs. Louis Ayotte of Peach Or
chard Road. Seaman Ayotte was
on battleship when stricken three
weeks ago and has been in the serv-
ice since last November. The youth
is a former Crosby High school stu
dent.
In a recent letter to his parents,
Lieutenant Robert T. Larkin, Army
Medical Detachment, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William ]. Larkin of Demon
est street wrote from his overseas
post that he met one of his old
friends, Coxwain Walter Wallace of
the Navy, son of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Mitchell Wallace of 100 Prospect
street while strolling along the dock
of an African port. The "coxwain''
had been added to Walters name,
the lieutenant noted, since he had
last seen him.
Second Lieutenant Norbert Alex
sis, who is serving with the Army
public relations division, has been
transferred from New York City to
Washington. D. c. His father, Alex
ander Aleksis of Center street, re-
Gently visited him in New York.
Private Nunzio Perugin, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Perugini of
Oakville now at Carnegie Institute
of Technology il Pittsburgh, Pa,
where he is enrolled in basic
course consisting of three 12-week
terms. He entered the service last
December while employed at the
Bristol Co., and was formerly sta
toned with an infantry unit at
Camp Gruber, Okla.
Basic training with an Army am
phibian engineers unit has begun
for Private John L. Menario of 81
Bonair avenue, at Camp Edwards,
Mass.
Private First Glass Leonard E..
Green, husband of Mrs. Alice B.
Green Of 173 Macauley avenue was
graduated from the armament
school, Army Air Forces Technical
Training command at Lowry Field
Colo, recently. He has been station
ed at the field since April, having
enlisted in the Army Air Corps last
September.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09
News OF Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, June 9.-CUP)-
Asserting that SO per cent OF the
city's eating places would be forced
to close by June Is unless they
received increased food allotments
the Hartford Restaurant Associa-
ton appealed today to the OPA for
immediate relief" and was told to
revise its menu planning to meet
the emergency.
THE individual portions served in
restaurants have failed to reflect the
cuts in food allowances occasioned
by restaurants said Regional OPA
Food Rationing Officer Ivan M.
Burdick.
He informed Association Presi-
dent E. A. White that ALLEGATIONS
of food for a two-months period
Should be stretched to meet the
unexpected demand"
White complained that relief
should be given restaurants and no.
tel operators who honestly CO.
operated with the rationing pro-
gram" and curtailed sales during
the basic period of December.
Those who did not conserve dur
ing this month, he said, obtained
more rationing points because OF
their heavier food sales.
White asked for ten per cent in
crease In food points to restaurants
proving conservation during Decem-
Der; Is per cent increase to
take care Of military and defense
workers; 80 per cent increase for
restaurants and hotels doing their
own baking, and reimbursement in
points for items whose point values
we're lowered after the December
inventory.
Burdick said he would forward the
request to Washington for review.
Hartford, Conn.,, June 9.-OUP)-
Eugene o. Spencer, Norwich, and
ArmandO N. Ferraro, GrOtOn, were
held for federal court trial today
on charges of selling and illegal pos
session Of Il gasoline rationing cou-
pOns, and OPA officials said an out
Of-state ration board might be in
vOlved.
Spencer was accused of selling IS
pages of the coupons and was held
in $500 bond for trial in New Ha-
ven during the September court
term.
FerrarO was charged with possess
ing IL pages of the coupons and also
was held in $500 bond for Septem-
Der trial.
Middletown, Conn, June 9.-(UP)
.(UP)-Deputy Sheriff o. A. Seq
erberg, so, a former Durham alter
nate trial justice, was held in ST.
600 bond today on two charges of
indecent assault.
Segerberg was arrested on su-
perior court bench warrant and
confined at Haddam jail in lieu of
bond.
Judge Edward J. DAILY, who issued
the warrant, said there appears to
be a raging epidemic Of indescrib-
ably atrociouS crime" in the county.
Several days ago Judge DAILY SEN
fenced former Middletown Police
Officer Michael Cahill to prison for
20 to so years, and Charles Reardon,
East Hampton, to eight to 20 years
on indecent assault charges.
Yesterday two other indescent as
sault cases in Old Saybrook were
disposed of by reformatory and
prison sentences and two sex cases
from Durham also drew jail terms.
Authorities said Segerberg's case
had no connection with the others.
Bridgeport, Conn.,, June sup
"A superior court jury was ex-
pected 10 be completed today to
hear the evidence In the retrial Of
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

A promotion TO the grade OF tech
nical sergeant was recently awarded
to Charles r. Armstrong Jr., son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Armstrong
of 1902 Baldwin avenue. Technician
Armstrong is a radio operator and
aerial gunner with an Army All
Force Flying Fortress squadron, and
has been stationed in England for
two months. He attended Leaven-
worth high school and was en-
ployed at the Bristol Company when
he entered the service in April, 1912.
His brother, George, 20, was re-
Gently advanced to the grade OF
private, first class, at Camp Swift,
Texas. He has been in the service
since February and is former
employe of the Shoe Hardware di-
vision of U. S. Rubber Company,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09
COUNTY VS. CITY
IN LEGAL ACTION

Valuation of benefits and dam
ages placed by the City of Water
bury in come ction with condemna-
ton of land owned by the county
on Kendrick avenue will be defend
ed by Corporation Counsel Maurice
T. Healey when the county COM
missioners' appeal is heard in SUI
perior court in the near future.
The board of assessors claimed that
taking of county land for the pur-
pose of widening the street will re-
suit in equal benefits and damages
to the county Fifteen feet of prop
erty on the south side were con-
demned for the task. The county
claims the valuation of damages is
inadequate.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09
UNICO CLUB HEARS
WAGES EXPLAINED
Various Problems Dis
Cussed By Labor De-
partment Officials

Regulations contained in a re-
Gently issued directive by the Ma
tional War Labor Board pertaining
to wage and salary schedules and
to plans for making individual wage
and salary adjustments were ex-
planned at meeting of the Unico
Club last evening at the Elton by
Walter Risley, assistant supervisory
inspector of the United States De-
partment of Labor, Regional Wage
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

BrOnis E. Krivinskas, 26, is serv-
ing at an advanced Marine Corps
base, and is anxious to see combat
duty with the Fighting Leather
necks. He is the son of MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph Krivinskas, of 20 Pop
lar st. Private Krivinskas at
tended Crosby high school, and
prior to joining the Marine Corps
was employed at the Scovill Mfg.
company.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

Employers of the Waterbury area
Who have been lenient in handing
,ut statements of availability will
De cracked down upon" by the War
Manpower Commission, it was indi-
;ated today with disclosure that a
survey has been taken to determine
low many employees have terminal
I'd their services since the area stab
lization plan took effect April 81
and the reasons for issuance of
ansfer-statements.
Thirty-two firms have been given
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09
Staff Sergeant

Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant Joseph w. Scully,
son of Mrs. Martin Scully of Syl-
van avenue, has arrived at an A.
Il. f. army base Somewhere in
Africa" according to word received
here today. Sergeant Scully for
merly associated with the federal
adult educational plan here is at
tached to an ordnance regiment.
He has spent several months in
training in southern army camps.
Sergeant Scully is the son of the
late Martin Scully, former mayor
and city editor of The Democrat,
and a brother of the late Mayor
Vincent A. Scully.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09
Corporal

Recent dispatches from New
Guinea, where Connecticut troops
are writing new page in Ameri-
can history, contained an account
Of Waterbury boys playing out
standing parts in breaking up
Japanese aerial invasions. The
story gave special mention to the
so Galibcr machine gun outfit and
its effectiveness in curing the Japs
of strafing visits. Corp. Robert
Costigan of Waterbury was in
cluded among the crack gunners
of the outfit. The corporal is the
son of Major and Mrs. J. Peter
Costigan of Alma street. In ad-
dition to his father who has scrv-
ed I'm World Wars l and 2, Cor
portal Costigan has brother See
ing plenty Of action with the U. S.
Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09
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Zephyr Weight Cool As A Cueum-
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They ore as soothing as zephyr
breeze - As cool as an oronqe
blossom - As good looking as
War Bond - They'll keep man
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ing spiek and spon - Fresh look
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your beck - The heat off your
mind-Reody for the doy's pro-
gram.
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09
HARPER MAY BE
NEW APPOINTEE

state Finance Commissioner Lewis
W. Phelps is expected to appoint
representative Charles P Harper of
Middlebury as coordinator of the
arm program at the state institu-
ion, a position which carries SAL
Try of $4,000 per annum. Farm
managers at the different institu-
ions are at the present time super
yising this program. Mr.. Harper is
dairy farmer and graduate OF
The University of Connecticut. He
has been a member of the legisla-
tive committee on appropriations
for three sessions. and is known as
an efficient budgeteer.
Grandfather clocks with one hand
missing brought 1924 and 1894 at a
recent sale in Wellington, New zea-
iand.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

/ NOrwalk Police Officer Lester Cole,
As, charged with aggravated assault
on Miles b. Keith and Royal j.
Decker, also of Norwalk.
Coles was accused of firing his re-
vOlver during a party at Decker's
home last November 20. His first
trial ended in a mistrial due to
illness Of juror.
Hartford, Conn, June 9.-CUP)-
Appointment of Rep. Frank l.. Bar
low, Stonington, as $500 a year
special assistant to the state comp
troller was confirmed today by
Comptroller Fred r. Zeller. Bar
low will have charge Of the new
construction and major repairs to
state buildings, work formerly done
by the now defunct state public
works department.
Barlow, House chairman of the APP
preparations committee, is con-
tractor and a union plasterer. His
salary, zeller said, required approval
of the state personnel department.
Another Republican legislator,
Rep. Charles P. Harper, Middlebury,
also member Of the appropriation
committee, was slated today for the
newly created $4,000 year job as
farm coordinator. The job becomes
operative July l under the Depart
ment of Finance and Control.
James B. Lowell who takes over
as finance commissioner July l said
Harper, a farmer, possessed "fine
practical experience" for the CO.
ordinator's job.
Mrs. Corrine Alsop, Avon, present
director of the Connecticut Land
Army. was reported in line for APP
pointment TO a $2,040 a year job
in the war councils farm procure
ment program.
Hartford, Conn, June 9.-UP)-
The New England War Labor Board
today ordered submitted to arbitra-
ton labor dispute between the
Chance Vought Aircraft Co., STRAIT
ford, and the International Union
of United Auto, Aircraft and Agri-
cultural Implement Workers, Local
877, CIO.
Th directive said that should
the parties fail to agree upon arbi-
TRAITOR by Sunday, June -, the la
Dor board would name mediator at
the request of either party. Both
the cOmNany and union will share
the expense of arbitration. which
shall be "a final and binding deter
minatiOn."
Hartford, Con-, June Cup
The War Production Board issued
a suspension order today against
the Leventhal Furniture Co., Bridge
port, prohibiting dealings in metal
plumbing and heating equipment
except as specifically authorized
by the WPB."
The WPB claimed that between
April 16 and Oct. l, 1912, the COM
pany sold and delivered stoves in
violation of order Liz, receiving GER
ing on a A-10 ratings in others. Also,
the concern was charged with fail
ing to preserve records, losing GER
tificates in its files and later replac-
ing certificates with others not re-
lated to the transactions involved.
The WPB charged he company
with gross negligence" and "wilful
violation" of the regulations by "di-
verting scarce materials" and with
'hampering the war effort OF the
United States"
The suspension order became ef-
fective today.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

Eugen, Ore, CUP)-Oregon farm
prices have risen 98 per cent above
the 1859 level, while farm costs
have gone up 81 per cent, according
to agricultural Situation and Out
look" published by the Oregon
State College and the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

John Herrick of Is Crown street,
has been honorably discharged from
the Army post Office at the San
Francisco port of embarkation, and
returned to his former position with
the local post Office few days ago.
Having entered the service two
and a half months ago, Private
Quentin Scott-Smith, son of Her
bert H. Scott-Smith of So Mildred
avenue has completed basic training
at Fort Knox, KY. with an Army
Armored Force unit. He attended
WatertoWn high school and Is a
former employe of the state de-
partment of public works. He is the
husband of the former Mary Agnes
Schell of this city.
According to word received here,
Private Charles L. Oliver, 10, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis c. Oliver of
Wolcott, formerly of Waterbury, is
recuperating from malaria at a
naval hospital In San Diego, Calf,
after five months service at Guadal-
canal.
He expects to visit here when he
is discharged from the hospital.
Private Oliver enlisted in the U. S..
Marine Corps In November, 1871. A
former Wildly High school student,
he completed boot training at Paris
Island, S. c., and advanced train
ing as a machine gunner at Jack
sonyille, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

Chile has . wartime gambling
craze.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

Joseph Corcoran, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George M. Corcoran OF 101
Idylwood avenue has entered the
U. S. Naval Reserve Midshipmens
school at Notre Dame University.
Upon completion of his course, he
will be commissioned an ensign and
assigned to active duty. Midshipman
Corcoran is a graduate of Crosby
high school and Georgetown Uni
versity.
His brother, Second Lieutenant
George Corcoran, Jr., was cited In a
recent dispatch for meritorious SER
vice while in the line of duty He S
presently stationed on the West
Coast.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

Police Lieut. and Mrs. Henry
johnson, ia Greenwood avenue,
parents of Paul Johnson, who was
Harbor, were presented a floral
tribute by the Mary Abbott Commu-
nifty club last night, at ceremonies
marking the dedication of an honor
roll bearing the names of 81 resi-
dents of the upper Hill street sec
ton in service. President Vito
Travisani presided at the meeting
Guest speakers included Rev. John
l.. Sullivan of st. Thomas church,
Past Commander George w Kar-
nosky and Adjutant Joseph Bren-
neis of Corp Coyle post, American
Legion
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-09

Eligibility for advanced college
training was won by Sergeant
Henry w. Zasada, son of Mr.. and
drS. Boleslaw Zasada of Naugatuck
When he passed a special competi-
i've examination and test at the
Vest Coast Training center at
amp Santa Anita, Calf. Further
examinations will be given him at
'asadena Junior college in Califor-
ia. Sergeant zasada attended New
York university and Yale univer-
sity extension courses in Waterbury.
The arrival of Private First Glass
Louis DeSantiS in England with
an Army Air Force unit was an
nounced recently. His brother, Har-
ry, recently graduated with the rank
of private first class from an Army
aerial gunnery school at Harrington
Field, Texas, and was transferred
TO Kessler Field, Miss.
First Lieutenant Martin Brennan,
Jr., of 81 EngleWood avenue will
serve as an instructor in advanced
mechanics and machine shop prac-
tice at an Army post in California,
having left this city Saturday to as
sumo his duties. He is a former en-
ploye of the Waterbury Farrell
Foundry & Machine Co.
The famous leader OF Carlson S
raiders, Lieut.. Col. Evans F.. Carl
son, son of Rev. Thomas Carlson,
Plymouth Congregational retired
minister, has undergone personal
experiences that would fill a book.
Colonel Carlson is home on sick
leave after treatment at the San
Diego naval hospital
Colonel Carlson and Lieut. Col.
James Roosevelt found themselves
on the same ship coming back to
the states and discovered that as
far as military strategy is con-
cerned, their opinions are the same.
Both men trained their units in the
same guerilla methods and both
units are tough and well-organized
The 47-year-old Marine believes
that dangerous as the Nazis are,
they will be defeated sooner than
the JapS, whose fanaticism is their
most effective fighting stimulus,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-12

AUTO DoANs--Cars, house trailers. trucks
boats; cash while you wait. Lloyd r.
East. Inc. 304O Y. Grand Blvd. MA. 0142
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-12

WASTED-ls39 Ford. Private party will
pas cash. Must De clean NO. 1883
WE buy Junk cars scrap iron. tin. Olive
Sfq2 owe 5133.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-12
House Trailers

3 STAKE trucks 90 hfe r
basis Olive sfsZ 1873
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-12

MOTORS rebuilt not Just overnauled
wM. $uTT a SONS. 22so5 MICHIGAN
CONVERTIBLE TOPS ana interior trim
rebuilt 20 factory standards. complete
mechanical service. Ears, 10671 Mack.
r. a4bi
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-12

BUCKY RYAN says he VIII pay highest
dollar for 1G55-le36-lg37-1s3s and 1888
automobiles Can no. 1872 1lsii LiveruoIs
CARS fof JGnH pay ybJrc- Je1-Ato
Parts. 1895 Humboldt IY. 4-9O3s.
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Kodiak mirror., 1943-07-17
NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN that IDA M. POLL MAN, administrative of the es- tate of CHRISTOPHERSON & ,POLIMAN, a co partnership, has filed with the Probate Coult for the Kodiak Precinct, Third Division, Territory of Alaska, her final report and account as such administratrlx and that the Court has ordered that the time and place for the hearing thereon will be on Saturday the 11th day of September, lJ43, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon at the court room of said court in the town of Kodiak. Territory of Alaska, at which time and place anyone interested therein may appear and file ob- jections to the same; and
 Notice is further given that at said time and place the Court will determine who are the heirs at law of said estate, and any. person, firm or corporation may appear and file their claims and proofs of heirship; and that the Court will likewise at said time and place determine what, if any, inheritance tax is due to the Ter ritory of Alaska from said estate.
 Dated at Kodiak, Alaska, this 10th day of July, 1943
 IDA M. POLLMAN
 Administrative
Kodiak mirror., 1943-07-17
NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN that IDA M. POLLMAN administrative of the estate of ROBERT F.. POLLMAN, deceased, has filed with the Probate Court for the Kodiak Precinct, Third Division, Territory of Alaska, her final re- port and account as such admin istratrix, and that the Court has ordered that the time and place for the hearing thereon will be on Saturday the 11th day of Sep tember, l943, at the hour of ten o'clock in the fornooR at the courtroom of said court in the Town of Kodiak, Territory of Alaska, at which time and place anyone interested therein may appear and file objections to the same; and
 Notice is further given that at said time and place the Court will determine who are the heirs and legatees of said estate, and any person, firm or corporation may appear and file their claims and proofs of heirship; and that the Court will likewise at said time and place determine what, if any, inheritance tax is due to the Territory of Alaska from said estate.
 Dated at Kodiak, Alaska, this 10th day of July, I943.
 IDA M. POLLMAN
 Administratrix
Kodiak mirror., 1943-07-17

PURPOSE FOR WHICH TAX IS LEVIED. This tax is collected to assist in the educa- tion of the children of the Terri tory of Alaska.
 Your cooperation is appreci' ated.
 OSCAR G. OLSON,
 Territorial Treasurer.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-07-17
%STIcE To Pay School Tdx

W1O MOO1 FAY SCHOOL TAX: All male & female persons between 21 & 55 years of age must pay the school tax a female person who is unemployed & who depends for her support on her husband is not required to pay the tax; persons in the active military or naval service of the U. s., raupers, insane persons & those cared for by the Territory or who are permanently injured, infirm, maimed or crippled are also exempt,
 WHEN PAYABLE: The tax IS payable after the first of Jan. in each year. It must be paid to the school tax collector upon de- maHd. If no demand is made for payment, it must, nevertheless, be paid to the school tax collect or or to the Territorial Treasurer on or before the first day of Dec ember in each year. Please re- member that no demand or mo- tice is required to be made or given; but, as indicated, if such demand is made, the tax must be paid immediately to the coll lector. If payment is not made, penalty of $2.50 attaches and both are collectable by suit.
 EMPLOYER MUST TURN ISH LIST OF EMPLOYEES AND PAY TAX. Whenever re- quested by the school tax collect or any employer who has people working for him who are subject to the payment of the tax, must tunish a list of his employees together with the age of each of them to the collector, and must also pay the tax due from each of them. When such payment is made by the employer, the col lector must give him receipt for each tax paid and the amount thereof may be deducted from the employee's wages
 DOUBLE PAYMENT OR PAYMENT BY MISTAKE. Auv person who pays the tax when he is not liable therefore, or if it is paid by an employer for his employee when such em- ployee is not subject thereto has the right to claim refund of the amount paid; such person should first request the school tax col Iector to make such refund and if this cannot be done, he should forward such request to the Ter ritoriul Treasurer at Juneau. Up- on receipt of such request the Treasurer will investigate and Ii he finds that the tax was paid by mistake, will make the refund immediately. Remember that re- quest for refund must be made not later than ninety days after the end of the calendar year dur ing which the tax was paid.
 NON-RESIDENTS SUBJ JECT TO TAX; The tax is
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