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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
NOTICE OF APPEAL
IN PORTER CASE

The decision that the Porter es-
tate, now worth $20l ,075.81. is not
available for use in construction Of
state trade school in this city as
handed down by Superior Court
Judge Frank P McEvoy, will be ap-
pealed by the Waterbury Trust
Company, trustee of the estate of
David G.. Porter and the city of
Waterbury as appeal notices were
filed yesterday in to the state SUI
preme court of errors.
However, the appeal does not af-
feet the $18,043.08 in legal fees ap-
proved Thursday by Judge McEvoy
in a supplementary judgment hand
ed down concerning the case
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
BOARD APPROVES
LOCAL DOCTORS
Two Candidates Pass
Qualifying State Examin-
atiOns; Results Given

Among the 81 physicians who
qualified at the July examinations
of the state examining board were
two Waterbury doctors, resident
physician OF Waterbury hospital
and two other doctors from western
Connecticut.
DR.. William B. Brewster, Jr., son
of DR.. and Mrs. w. B. Brewster, 40
Yates Ave, a graduate OF Harvard
university, both pre-medical and
medical school. who has completed
a year as intern at Hartford hos
pital DR.. Brewster expects to leave
for service with the Army medical
corps, Carlyle, Penn. Aug. 10.
DR.. Alfonso Della Pietra, son Of
DR.. and Mrs. Alfonso J, Della Pietra,
l79 Pennington Ave, graduated
from Crosby high school, Fordham
university and Georgetown Medical
school. He interned for one year at
st. Mary's hospital and is begin
ming his second year as inferno at
New York Polytechnic Medical School
and hospital.
DR.. Alexander S. RogaWski, native
of Austria and graduate OF Vienna
university, came to this country
three and half years ago. He was
an inferno at the Cancer hospital
Stockholm, Sweden. He has also in
termed at Holyoke Hospital. Hol-
yoke, Mass, and ~ Waterbury hos
pital. During the past year he has
been a resident at the hospital here.
DR.. James G. lyman, son Of DR..
and Mrs. James G. lyman of Tor
rington a graduate of Tufts Medi-
cal school, who completed years
internship at st. Marys hospital
July l.
DR.. Leonard J. Bisaccia, New
Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
Crozed Killer
Believed Couqht

Augusta, Me, July 31.-(UP) - A
crazed Woodsman suspected of the
Staying Of Wesley F. Porter, 46-year-
old Patten guide, was believed
trapped by a heavily armed posse
today in wilderness just south of
the Canadian border
Authorities either could not, or
would not, disclose the suspects
identity. They said, however, that he
had been sought for questioning
since shortly after Porter was slain
with a shotgun at Webster Lake
June 3.
Porter was serving as guide for
three Massachusetts, fishermen when
shot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
LITHUANIAN GROUP
IN PICNIC SUNDAY

A picnic fiesta will take place to-
morrow from to 9 p. m. 1T Lith-
uanian park, Chestnut Hill Road
Tor members of the Association of
Lithuanian WORKERS. Branch 40.
satula,s orchestra will furnish the
lance music. On the committee
IRE: Charles Danisevich, Anthony
Lenartavich, Mrs. Patricia Stanikas
and Mrs. Mary Strauss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
MUSICAL PROGRAM
TO AID CAMPAIGN

Mayor John S. Monagan will
speak at a musical program to be
held at noon on Thursday at Victory
House on the Green as part of the
drive by New England Fran:o-
American Organizations to raise siS
million dollars in war bonds to build
Ghetto announced this morning.
three liberty ships. Miss Cecile FIRE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

More native troops will be used by
Allied forces in future campaigns,
NeWsWeek intimates in its current
issue. The article points out the
great manpoWer available in India
and China, particularly, and with
the mechanical equipment provided
by the United States and England
very formidable armies could be
placed in the field.
The high spots Of the August 2 is
sue are as follows.
MORE
1t can now be pointed out that
the Presidents message to the Pope,
revealed earlier this month, was a
tip-off on the bombing of Rome.
Bets on the date of Italy's capt.
tulation: Among a group OF Army
officers Sept. was the favorite
date; a group of Washington news
papermen, by ratio of 8-5, picked
October or later.
The U. S. and Japan have agreed
on Goa, south OF BOMBAY, III roi
tuguese India, as the port for the
second exchange of their respective
national scheduled for this fall.
Competent sources insist that Ar
gentina was getting ready to break
with the Axis when the Sicily in
vasion started and that the move
was then postponed to avoid the ap-
pearance of Chasing the bandwag-
on down the street"
War plans of the Allies are now
shaping up to use many more OF the
native troops of invaded regions
than was formerly thought possible.
The liberated French Army will be
used as the spearhead for the re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
Wildly Dean Question
oBeDecided Monday
Chief Issue Appears to Be FulI=Time or Part Time
Appointment; Unanimity Looms on Appointment

Following the issuance of several clarifying statements
by various members of the Board of Education within the
past "a hours it is evident that the of Miss
Helen Doran will be submitted to the commissioners
Monday evening for appointment dear of Wildly High
School Miss Doran is presently member of the Wildly
faculty..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
COLLAPsES PLAYING GUITAR

Winthrop, Mass, July 31.-CUPj--
While playing the guitar in an or
chestra, Joseph Spinale, "a, Of Ever
EFT collapsed and died of heart dis
ease last night during dance at
the Pleasant Park Yacht club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Pvt. Reynold J. Archambault, 987
Baldwin St., is studying engineering
at Fordham University after hav-
ing completed his basic training in
the Army Air Forces at Atlantic
CITY. ". J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Fifty thousand Mars" flying
boats could cross the Atlantic in
day with $4,000 tons of vital cargo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Pvt. Ted I. Perry, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. Perry, Jr.., Cheshire, has
begun his basic training with the
ski troops at Camp Hale, Colo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

lSC ana student dU JIle die OCllOO
of Music, Tolomeo was also "a
member of the Civic orchestra OF
Waterbury before entering service.
John r. McKenna, 1O8 South
mayd road, has completed basic
training as a torpedoman at the
New London submarine base.
Pvt. Michael De Bellini, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bellini, IS Madi-
son strete, is spending 10 day fur
Tough at home after completing his
basic training with the Marine
Corps at Paris Island, S. c. He
leaves Monday for assignment with
the Fleet Marine force at New
River, N. C.
Corporal Roland 7. Hamei of 254
Circular Ave is spending a 7-day
furlough from New River, N. C. He
will return on August to continue
his studies in the Diesel engine
school.
Private Michael d. Bellini of IS
Madison st. has completed the basic
training course at Paris Island,
S. C. and is now home on a Today
furlough. He will return to New
River August 2 to be assigned to
the Fleet Marine Force Private
Bellini is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bellini.
Pre-. Frederick A. Green. son OF
Mr.. adm Mrs. F. A. Green. 43 South
wick Ave, has completed the basic
training course at Paris Island,
s. c., and is now home on a Today
furlough. He will leave August Q
for General Guard Duty at Ports
mouth Naval Yard, Norfolk, Va.
Petty Officer, Cortlandt Heyniger,
son of William S. Heyniger, Jr., IS
Pine St. has ben listed as wounded
In the European theater in a casu-
atty list released by the Navy de-
partment last night.
Heyniser, who was formerly en-
ployed by the Waterbury Patent
Button Co., has been on overseas
duty as a quartermaster since
Christmas.
Pvt. Dom Daddona, lis Dikeman
St., has returned to his engineers
unit at Camp Pickett, Va. after
spending a furlough here. Pvt. Dad
dona was employed at the Malta
tuck Mfg. Co. before joining the
army nine months ago
Angelo Guarino, 81 Catherine
Ave. Is now on active duty with
the Merchant Marine, following
six weeks training period Guarino
was formerly employed at the
Brass Co.
Pfc. Frederick A. Green. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Green. AZ South
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Michael Tolomeo, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Tolomeo, ST., Ill
Dikeman street, has completed two
months of training in naval avia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Burton Niekerk, Middlebury Rd.,
stationed at Praesideo, San Fran
cisco, has been promoted to first
lieutenant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
NEWS OFOuR
~ EN- amaWOMEN
IN UNIFORM

u. S. Navy photo from NEA

wick Ave, Is at present home on
10 day furlough, following compile
ton of his basic training in the
Marine Corps at Paris Island, S.
c. He leaves Monday for general
guard duty at Portsmouth Naval
Yard, Norfolk, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

ton radio at the Naval Training
Station, Jacksonville, Fla. Aviolin-
list and student at the Yale School
of Music, Tolomeo was also "a
member of the Civic orchestra of
Waterbury before entering service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Joseph Salvatore, 68 Pilgrim
Ave-, was reported on the danger
list by Waterbury Hospital this
morning. He has not regained
consciousness since he either fell
or was pushed from the running
board of an automobile operated
by Michael Del Buono. 521 South
Leonard St., sustaining severe
head injuries.
A passer by told police that
Salvatore appeared to have been
pushed from the car after an
argument between him and Del
BuOnO. DelBuOno is being held
by police, while they and Coroner
Miles McNiff, Jr., are investigating
the occurrence.
A young girl named DeIsie Le-
Casseur of SIT East Main street
was hit by an automobile on East
Main street yesterday afternoon
and suffered fractured ankle.
The child, aged 7, was taken to
st. Mary's hospital for treatment.
The police reporting the ac-
cident stated that the car involved
was operated by Marvel Payne,
%, of 297 Hamilton avenue.
John Lawlaus, 81, former news
paperman, was reported in SER
ious condition today at st. Mary's
HOSPITAL. Mr.. LaWIaus suffered a
cerebral hemorrhage at his home
last Tuesday evening. His name is
presently on. the danger list. OF
recent months he has been en-
pIoyed by the Chase Brass &
Copper Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Pvt. William Henry Frappier, 1850
E. Main ST., has been assigned to
the basic training center at Keesler
Field, Biloxi, Miss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

John r. McKenna, 1903 South
mayd road, has completed basic
training as a torpedoman at the
New London submarine base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Corporal Roland T. Hamei of 254
Circular Ave is spending a 7-day
furlough from New River, N. C. He
will return on August 3 to continue
his studies in the Diesel engine
school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

William Powell, 1905 Thomaston
Ave, has been commissioned a Sec
ond lieutenant and received his
wings as a navigator at Selman
Field, Monroe, Ala.
Richard A. Thorpe, 10 Delaware
Ave, has completed basic training
at Sampson, N. Y. Naval training
base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Angelo Guarino, 81 Catherine
Ave. is now on active duty with
the Merchant Marine, following a
six weeks training period Guarino
was formerly employed at the
American Brass Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Hartford, Conn, July 81 - ~.
p - The family and friends Of
Radi0man George r. Deep, Jr.,
"a, prayed today that he had kept
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-31

Pvt. Dom Daddona, lis Dikeman
St, has returned to his engineers
unit at Camp Pickett. Va. after
spending furlough here. Pvt. Dad
dona was employed at the Malta
tuck Mfg. Co. before joining the
army nine months apo.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19
Walters For
Child Care

Pres. Walter r. Walters of Local
1874 urged mothers TO take advan-
tage of their opportunities and
leave their young children at the
Day Care Centers which could be
opened in each neighborhood in a
radio broadcast Sunday, July IL.
Miss Nellie Long served as inter-
locutor.
Centers were opened at Penn
Ave. and Cresaptown Schools, but
enrolment was not sufficient to
justify keeping them going at this
time. Supt. of Schools Chas. l..
Kopp has indicated that when
mothers show interest. the funds.
which have already been appropri-
ated, can still be used.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19
XII! Swine
Shifts

Cumberland, July 1l-Five
hundred members of Local 26
damned Textile Hall and stood
on the stairs as the motion
which called for introduction of
rotating shifts at the Kelly
plants was voted down by a
convincing majority.
The vote on the motion was:
Yes, 147: No. 342. A two-thirds af-
Continued on Page y
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19
LN0GH FRAT FREE Lin
ORAL ST
bhlT MORE ND
VIM

efs are the ones, because they
could very easily have held this
over until the next legislative day.
which would have been the fol-
lowing Monday. :.
Before leaving l was very care
full 10 instruct the Pair Clerk TO
pair me against the bill.
The Legislative Committee of
the Labor Unity Conference. won
dering why if Mr.. Beall had been
assured that the bill was not COM
ing up he was so careful 10 arrange
his pair against it, replied 10 him
as follows:
Your explanation of your fail
ure 10 vote against the Smith-Con-
nally Bill raises the following ques-
tons in our mind:
IL. Since when was Il consid-
cred government business to give
a political speech to a Chamber
Of Commerce:
"2. Were the leaders who told
you that nothing of a controvcr-
sial nature was coming up in ia
vor of the Smith-ConnalIy Bill or
against it:
%. Who was the Pair Clerk who
failed to pair YOU against the bill
and why did he not follow your
instructions: A number of Com
gressmen were not taken by sur
prise and did make their pairs
against the bill effective"
Mr.. Beall's reply had not been
received up 10 the time OF going
10 press.
Other points covered in the cor
respondence will be touched on
separately.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19

benefits of the contract are the
improved arbitration machinery,
increased vacation pay, wage in
creases averaging as cents per
hour, differential pay for second
and third shift. better provisions
governing transfer between de-
partments, the checkoff of union
dues and maintenance of men,
bership.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19

Box Workers
Organize

Cumberland, July 13-A charter
has been granted to the employees
OF the Cumberland Box Co., South
Cumberland, by the United Furni-
ture Workers Of CLIO, 1t Is
announced by Louis Gilbert, Inter-
national Representative, and Hor-
ace b. Davis. Western Md. CLIO
Council Field Representative.
When 800 of the company's 20
employees had joined up, they lost
no time in electing a bargaining
committee and asking bargaining
rights for the union.
A conference was held July 10,
with President Fulcher P. Smith
and Manager F. Perry Smith, Jr,
Of the company, in attendance.
Mrs. Jewel G.. Briggs. Field EX-
aminer for the National Labor Re-
lations Board. said that an election
might be held before the end of
the month.
The workers, many Of whom are
receiving q wage of 30 cents per
hour, aim not only at a wage in
crease but at big improvement
in working conditions. They MAIN
tain that the antiquated machines
now In use are menace to life
and limb. The company formerly
made peach-bOxes but lately has
manufactured numerous boxes for
the Kelly Co.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19

place Thursday, July %.
The new contract. which con-
tains many important conces-
sions TO the union, is already in
operation. 1t has been intro
duced gradually, beginning with
the directive of the War Labor
Board handed down March "a.
Other clauses became operative
as interpretations were made.
Most important among the
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19
BeaU's Absence
Not Excused

CUMBERLAND, July l3-Charged by the Western
Maryland Labor Unity Conference with derelction Of
duty in failing TO be present 10 sustain the Presidents
veto of the infamous SmithConnay bill, the Hon.
]. Glenn Beall, member of Congress from the sixth
Maryland District, replied:
ION day Congress OVERRIDE the Presidents of this
BILL happened be in Frederick the guest of the local Cham
Der of Commerce. and you will refer to the Congressional
Record Friday June 25h $685. you will find that had
been excused because of official business. Also confirming this
statement read the Frederick papers Friday
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19

Before leaving Washington I
very carefully checked 10 find out
what was on the calendar for that
particular day, and was told by the
leaders that nothing of contro-
versial nature was coming up. AS
matter of fact, this bill came up
as a total surprise 10 everyone
nobody knew it was coming up
until fifteen minutes before ii was
presented. II anybody is TO be
blamed, the Democratic floor lead
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19
Local 2qb
Starts Honor
Roll Drive

M0Orefield, w. Va, July II
The second expenditure of
money voted by Furniture
Workers Local 296 was a ten
dollar donation to start off a
fund toward the erection of an
Honor Roll, to list the men in
the armed services from Hardy
County. The first expense was
the remittance to the national
office to pay for the charter.
EX-MAYOR JOINS
B. II. Martin. formerly mayor Of
Moorefeld, has joined the union
and has carried out several COM
mittee assignments.
The local completed its slate of
officers by electing Grievance
Committee of Clifton Tanner, G. II.
Paskel, and Guy Cook.
At its July 9 meeting the first
in its own hall, the union drew up
set of rules governing seniority
for persons now in the plant. and
voted 10 see TO ii that labor is re-
presented on the local War Price
and Rationing Board.
CONTRACT IN PREPARATION
Word has been received that
most of the provisions in the con-
tract submitted by the union 10 the
Thompson Mahogany Co, were ac-
cepted. However on three of the
most important clauses the
checkoff. and the union shop-no
agreement was reached and nego-
tiations on these points are con-
tinuing.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19

plant during part Of each OF the last elght
years, he did not have a total of five years
service.
He happened TO mention the matter to his
shop chairman. He learned that in the last
bargaining conference in New York, the nego-
tiators had established the principle that each
of his eight years counted as year in calcu-
lating vacations. Having worked five years, he
had two weeks coming.
Shop chairman and Executive Board men,
bers felt vastly better qualified to answer Ques-
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19
LocoI1874to Rotify
ContructThisWeek

CUMBERLAND. July 17-Special meetings of the gen.
eral membership will be held Wednesday, July q at 1880
pm and Thursday, July % 10 to ratify the
tract with the Celanese Corp. of America says Pres.
Walter R. Walters of Local 1874 Actual signing will take
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19
1874 Institute
Is Big Success

CUMBERLAND July 1O-John Jones of Local 1874 felt
rather blue when he heard through the foreman that he not
weeks The personnel department had
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19

9 and 10 by the Educational Com
mittee of Local 1874 in cooperation
with the Educational Department
of the national union.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19

Chairman Playford Aldridge of
the Educational Committee pre-
Continued on Page 100
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-07-19

ton like those of John Jones after they through the
two-day Institute held in Rubber Workers Hall July
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-05
CAMPUS
ACTIVITIES
Juniors Candidates For
Mems Union Presidency

Charles Greig and Chester Bah
bish will be candidates running for
presidency of the Mems Union Of
the Normal College, it was deteru-
ined at the primary election held
from a. m. to p. m. Tuesday.
Both men are junior students, and
are from Detroit.
Donald Paschke, Detroit, and
William Donnelly, Allen, were vic
torious in the contest for the vice
presidency. Secretarial candidates
will be Joseph Dowdy, St. Louis,
Mo, and Kenneth Bex, Manlius, N.
Y. while Jack Brown Wayne, and
Roy McMurray, Saginaw, will COM
pete for the Office of treasurer.
Finals in the election will be
Tuesday, May II, in the corridor
between the Administration Build.
ing and Pierce Hall. John Shada,
Hamtramck, president OF the Mems
Union. is chairman of the commit
tee working on the election. Other
committee members. members of
the executive board OF the Union,
are Charles Greig, Lewis Crew,
Pontiac, and George Petrodean, De-
troit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-05

Dundee High School track and
field team defeated Roosevelt High
School here Tuesday by score Of
574 TO 3T%. Roosevelt was
strong in the track events. hut
Dundee took the lions share Of
Geld contests. Roosevelt annexed
Ave frsts and Dundee seven.
120 yd. low hurdles-Bair (R)
FIRST; Woodruff CD, second; Brown
(R). third. Time Jas.
100 I'd. dash--Miller (R), first;
Bair (R). second; Goodridge Cd,
third. Time :107
Mile run-Miller Cd. first; Tay-
lor (R), second; Augustus (R)
third. Time-5:17.5.
440 yd run-Busch Cd hrst;
Robertson ID. second; Batalucco
(Rl, third. Time :57.6
22O yd. dash-Miller (R), frst;
Goodridge Cd, second; Pilbeam
Cd, third. Time PAL.
$50 yd. run-Cranor CD. first:
Thompson (R). second; Cranson
(R), third. Time-2:211
$50 I'd. relay-Won by Roosevelt
miller, Gundrum, Batalucco, Bair).
Time-1:4l6.
Shot put-Hssiey (D), hrst:
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-05
to
be Masked

A new Masked Marvel will make
his appearance on the wrestling
scene at the weekly show 10 be in
the UAW-CIO hall, 20 z. Michigan
Ave, Friday night. Wearing a
hood or mask TO conceal his identi-
~, The Phantom" has an agree
ment whereby he promises TO un-
mask and reveal his features and
name when he meets with defeat
The story behind the mask is
that The Phantom" travelled up
and down the West Coast, meeting
and defeating all opponents with
such decisiveness that he could
not get a match with the champion
and consequently others lost their
desire TO meet with what seemed
certain defeat Business fell on
for this wrestler so he migrated
to the Middle West, donned the
hood and has been having good
luck in securing bookings.
He is a good wrestler big. strong
and willing Although nothing is
known of his style it is expected
that he will be required to call on
all his resources TO cope with
Canadian Joe Match who halls
from Kitchner, Ont.
Match is no newcomer here al
though it Is several years since he
last appeared in local rings. He
has met with such boys as Bill
Thornton. Buddy Knox, All Pasha
and others.
Equally as interesting, or even
more so from the standpoint of
local fans. is the other half OF the
double windup which finally brings
together Dale Haddock and Ali
Pasha. Both boys have been CON
sistent winners and such a match
seemed inevitable. This should be
slam bang. knock down affair
with both evenly matched. The
first match starts at $50
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-05
Canton Township
Wardens Lauded

At meeting in Canton Center
School OF the Canton Township Air
Raid Wardens Monday z. W. Kess-
Ter. coordinator for Canton Town
ship, In presenting first aid kits
to the xardens. thanked them for
tn Sir loyalty In coming to the
meetings.
You take your warden duties
seriously" said Mr.. Kessler. ito
come out In the cold weather. some
times to a cold hall as you have
done"
The wardens gathered 80 tons OF
scrap steel and rubber in their
last scrap drive.
Patroling rural districts during
q blackout was under discussion.
There will be a short meeting
Friday evening in the school at
$50 before the blackout.