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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
CROSBY FRESHMEN
 TO STAGE PLAYS
Variety Noticed in Three One-Act Selections Are
 Chosen for Thursday

Ths Crosby Freshman Dramatic club will present a series of three one-act plays entitled. "The Fresh man Hour" at the school assembly hall on Thursday, May 20, at D. m. The plays have been chosen by 6 selected staff and consist of hil- sriosls comedy, a musical and TO- nanee, and thrilling mystery epi- sode.
 A very capable cast has been sell ected to take part in the show which is devoid of scenery, properties, and costume. It includes Bonnet Klam- kin, Lawrence Feurman and others in the comedy skit; Robert Brothers and Muriel Lynch in the musical se- quence; and Joyce Bria, David John son, Roy Schwartz, Elaine Lager quist, Sally Kenny, Joseph Bolton, Robert Haddad, Margaret Herr, Richard Palatine and Norman Ora cie in the mystery scene.
 Miss Marie Mcdonnell, producer and director of the show, has sel- ected the following staff to arrange essential behind the scenes par ticulars: Norman Oracle, stage man. ager, assisted by John Ryan and John Danaher: and publicity mana ger, Roy Schwartz.
 An orchestra, Boy Scout guard of honor, and staff of usherettes has been engaged for the presenta- ton. Tickets are available from the cast members, or at the door of the school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
VETERANS HONOR YOUNG INDUCTEE
William T. Harrington, Jr., HOnOred By Various
 Italian Societies

William Harrington Jr. son of MT. and Mrs. William T. Harrington Of 92 Waterville street who will leave for Army service tomorrow was the guest at a farewell party held at the Florio post rooms I'll Bank street last night.
 The party was sponsored by Florio post No. Italian American World War Veterans and included repre- senatives of several of the most in- fluential Italian American groups in this city as well as Francis J. Jam ele, Marine Detachment.
 National Vice Commander Mich ael Giordano acted as chairman for the party which included: City Court Prosecutor Frederick w. Pal omba, City Court Clerk Atty. Car mine J. Cipriano, Alderman Peter De Cicco, Commander Joseph La Porta of Florio post.
 Past National Commander John De Pastino, Past Commanders John Deschino, Eustaccio Schiappa, Mich ael Di Primio and Leonard Mecca of Florio post.
 John Sforza president of the Ital- ian Brotherhood, Umberto Santopi- etro, president of the Pontelandolfo society; Frank Velluci, president and Frank Marucci, past president of the Civilta e Progresso society. Joseph Cicchiello, president of the Caiatina e Connazionali society, Nicholas zappone, president of the Young Democratic club; Edward Scholey, commander of Francis J. Jamele, Marine detachment: Arcangelo Cim- aglia, past president of the Italian Brotherhood; Thomas Genoa, Jos- eph Reno, formerly of the United States Army, and sergeant at arms, Samuel Cappella.
 The honored guest, William Far rington, Jr., was present with his father, William Harrington, past commander of Corp. Coyle American Legion.
 Speakers included: Michael Gior- dano, Atty. Frederick w. Palomba, Atty. Carmine J. Cipriano and Will liam Harrington.
 A purse was presented to the guest by Past National Commander John De Pastino, in behalf of the individ- uals and organizations present or represented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
EVIDENCE GUILD
 GIVES LECTURE
First in Series of Public Talks Sponsored at
 Green Last Night

An audience of over 30 people listened from to 9 D. m. last night to the first in a series of outdoor lecture programs, entitled Sacrifice of the Holy Mass" which was given by the Catholic CampaignerS fot Christ on the city'S green.
 The lectures have been devised SC that many wi1o have. drifted away from the teachings of the Church may have the benefit of the outdoor services. The series is also presented so that lay people may understand the Catholic religion more thor oughly, and promote good vii among themselves.
 John B. Greco, principal speaker and founder of the Catholic Evi- dence Guild traced the history o1 the Holy Mass" and informed his listeners that it was Christ's will that they join Him in this Mass tc commemorate His death.
 Following a delivery by Joseph M Sullivan, director of the Ma tional Catholic Evidence Confer ence, George L. Ayotte revealed that atheism is more prevalent in the world today than it has ever been ''The Atheist must larn that God is truthful" he declared.
 MT. Greco directed question and answer session at the close of the program among members of the au- .dience.
 The theme of next weeks pro- gram will be Prayer. Campaigners will lecture at the same time next Monday and again on May 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
INDIAN REPORTS
 FOR INDUCTION
Cases of Five Others Now Pending in U. s. District
 Attorneys Office

Five North American Indians of me Huron tribe who are within the selective service age requirements will be heard by the U. s. district attorney because of delinquency sus- picion, a draft board official an- nounced last night. However, sixth registrant of Indian origin has &C., cepted his notice and reported for induction today.
 The five Indians came from east ern Canada originally and claim membership to the Huron tribe. They pointed out that an ancient treaty with the government gave descendants of the signers freedom from liability for such things as selective service.
 They have been referred to the state board which declares that they must be considered either as neu- trals or co-belligerents and as such were subject to draft. Board l6-A Is their original board.
 The one Indian whc IS comlying with our governments request said he doesn't know where the "other five" live.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
National Obits
EDWY L. TAYLOR

New Haven, Conn.,, May 18-UP) -Col. Edwy L. Taylor, 63, former chairman of the State Public Util- ities commission. died at his summer home at Camden, Me, yesterday after long illness.
 Col. Taylor was a native of AL bany, N. Y, a former instructor at Yale and University of Kansas, and assistant to the executive vice pres ident of the New Haven" railroad system.
 He was appointed to the Public Utilities commission in 1881 by for mer Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, serving unil 1941. He was a veteran of the First World War and colonel on the military staff of Gov. Cross
 His widow, two sons and daugh- ter survive. Funeral services will be held at Camden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
OBITUARY

BAUDER-Harold Eugene Bauder, 51, of 97 Laval street, died yesterday afternoon at his home. A native of New Haven, he had been a resident of this city for 35 years.
 MT Bauder was an employe of the Plume and Atwood Company.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Mabel (Rasmussen Bauder, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edward Harrison of Prospect and Miss Airline Bauder of Waterbury; grandchild, Timothy Harrison; brother Perry Bauder of New Haven and his mother, Mrs Wallace w. Bauder of East Haven.
 The funeral will be held at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, tomorrow at 3:30 D. m. with Rev. M. Webb Wright officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
TWO YOUTHS HELD
 FOR COURT TRIAL
Fail to Explain Satisfac= tOrily Possession of
 Burglar Tools

Two youths charged with having burglary tools in their possession were found guilty by Judge T. E Conway in municipal court today and were bound over to the superior court after $2,OOO bonds were set fol each.
 The youths are Frank Kusak, 19 of 62 Grand street, and Victor Ma. rotto, r, of 59 Washington street Wallingford.
 The youths were arrested yeSter' day when Patrolman Jerry Kenney discovered Marotto in an alley il the rear of Bierner's sports good! store on East Main street.
 Morotto told the court that h, and his companion left Walling ford late Sunday night to visit Ku saks step-sister. Upon their ar rival, nobody was home, he told thu court, consequently they decided tc go back home. While passin! through East Main street, the, stopped for rest and a smoke.
 Kusak told the court that he wasn't on his way Ito Waterbur, to sec his Step-sister, but went be cause Marotto asked him to talk the ride" Yes, they stopped a his step-sister's, but she wasn' home, he added. So We turne' back and went home, he said. H emphasized that the trip was no made expressly to visit his rela tions.
 Kusak's brother testified tha most of the tools found in the ca and described as burglary tools wer his own which he uses for changin tires, etc. However, the court wa little mystified with Marotto wh carried large hammer about ol his person.
 A nolle was granted in the case o John McEvoy, 43, Southbury roac South Britain, for non-support.
 The $50 bond was called for Yin cent Marchus, 31, of 159 Charle street, who failed to appear in cour on the charge of violation of moto vehicle laws, no operators license.
 Sentence was deferred for fou weeks and the accused was releases in the custody of probation officer Jack Armstrong, 33, of 26 Magil street, charged with breach of tn peace by his wife.
 The case of Stanley DobosZ, 21, 0 677 North Riverside strete, charge' with violation of motor vehicle law no operators license, theft of auto mobile and driving under the in fluence of liquor, was granted con tinuance to June l.
 A $l00 and costs sentence was de ferred to June IS in the case 0 Vincent Urbannitich, 37, of II Glover street, charged with violation of motor vehicle law, reckless driv ing
 A nolle upon payment of $5 wa granted Aldo PiStarelli, 33 of 5 Pleasant avenue, Naugatuck, charged with violation of motor vehicle law rules of the road.
 A continuance to May 28 wa granted Ralph O'Connor, AT of 16 East Main street, charged with non support. breach of the peace an' intoxication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
WING REGIONAL
 DIRECTOR HERE
Joseph E. Smith of Boston 10 Confer With Mrs.
 N. Dewey Tomorrow

Joseph E. Smith of Boston, re- gional director of the War Man. power Commission, is expected in Waterbury tomorrow for a short conference, with Mrs. Mary M Dewey, area WING director. The officials visit here will be the first since the local labor unit was or ganized and the discussion is ex- pected to be general rather than de- voted to any specific problem.
 MT. Smith has been scheduled to appear for a conference with Gov ernor Raymond E. Baldwin in Hart ford tomorrow and his trip here will be a short stop-over before return ing to Boston. He supervised admin istration of the 48-hour work-week law here and drafting of the area stabilization plan and currently is assisting the local unit with plans for labor recruiting campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
WALTER l.. ANGLE
 GUEST SPEAKER

Walter L. Angle, well-known in banking and veterans circles, will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Bunker Hill Im- provement Association to be held to- morrow night at o'clock in the Bunker Hill Congregational church. MT. Angle is a former hesident of Bunker Hill, but now lives in Mid dlebury.
 Reception of new members will be in charge of Mrs. E. F. Bradley of the Membership Committee, assist ed by John s. Ensor and George E. Towle.
 President Charles B. Slater will give the address of welcome.
 Jerry Murphy is in charge of the program of entertainment which will be held in the church program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
TWO YOUTHS FINED
 IN MUCCINC CASE
No Leniency Shown By Judge Conway in Dis=
 position of Cases

Two more colored youths were found guilty in the municipal court today by Judge T. E. Conway in connection with the mugging of John Berardis, IT, of 97 Easton ave- nue. The accused were James Akirs, 19, colored, of 25o Bishop street, and Vincent Edwards, IS, colored, of 59 Pearl street, both charged with breach of the peace and assault.
 Berardis testified on the witness stand that the two accused struck him after pushing him into an alley off Bronson street on the night of May G. after which the victim had to be taken to the hospital for treat ment.
 The complainant told the court that these colored youths were the two in group of five that crossed the street to beat him up. Berardis said he was punched, knocked to the ground and kicked around until he was terribly dizzy.
 Judge Conway said that he couldn't consider any leniency in such 8 case, where several persons pile Up on single individual" He referred to this deed as cowardly proposition.
 Akins was fined $50 and costs and Edwards was fined $100 and costs by the judge. Detectives are still in- vestigating the other persons in- volyed.
 Campbell Singleton, 16, colored, of 51 Pearl street was found guilty i'll court yesterday on the same charge made by the same complainant and was turned over to the juvenile court authorities for further action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
w O R L D w A R A YEAR AGO
 MAY IS, 1942
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
 Biggest contingent of U. S.. troops is reported pouring into Northern Ireland, ready for "in- vasion training"
 Russian army continues it's drive on Kharkov along a 100- mile arc.
 British Admiralty announces German cruiser Prinz Eugen has been caught by British air squadron off southern tip of Nor way.
 Rear Admiral Sir Henry Har- wood succeeds Admiral Sir Andrew Browne Cunningham in command of the Mediterranean Fleet in British Navy switch; Cunningham succeeds Vice Admiral Sir Charles J. c. Little as head of the British naval delegation in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
Draft Boards Post
 Delinquents' Names
Publicity Campaign Now Directed By SeIective Serv-
 ice Officias FBI to Check Information Leads

tions, as possible assistance in ind ing the men.
 The following are delinQuents from local board No. 15-B, with the last known address given:
 Merrill E. Forth, PA Park Place, Waterbury, or General Delivery Reno, Nevada; Alvin Crose, 5O7 North Main street; Arthur J. Chart land, IFS West Main street; Clement o. Clemtien, 87 Arden road, or 124l Broadway, New York, New York, care of Tums Bowling, Inc.
 The following men, while they have not been reported as yet to the U. s. Attorney as delinquents, have not notified the board of their change of address:
 Louis Marano, 835 Bank street, New London, Conn; Charles Pinto, II South Main street; Albert Rich ards, l Grove court, Waterbury, or RED. No. 1, Saltwater, New York {; Mario DeSio, 528 Noble avenue, Bridgeport, Conn; Bruno J. Mes kauskas, 46 Congress avenue; Stuart H. Vaisey, 360 N. Michigan avenue, Chicago, III; James J. Riordan, 46 Wyman street.
 List of delinquents from local board 15-A: James Martin Ellis, 147 North Elm street; Herbert La Vallee, 464 Wolcott street; James E. Burke, 314 West 133rd street., Apartment 3, New York, New York John Gomez Jones, 1739 North Main street, Waterbury, Conn, alSo RED No. 4, Chestnut Hill road; George Grondin, 130 North Main street.
 The following are considered de- linquent by Board 16-A: Willie Pi- card of 43 East Clay street, Ormand Sioui, of 42 East Liberty street. Ro- land Picard, of 43 East Clay street and Ludovic Sioui, of 43 East Lib- erty street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
GILLEM TO HEAD
 ARMORED FORCE

Washington May 18.-CUP)-Maj Gen. Alvan c. Gillem, former com mander of the Second Armored corps, has been appointed acting chief of the armored force.
 Gillem arrived at Fort Knox, Ky. yesterday to assume the command vacated by Lieut.. Gen. Jacob Devers when he was made commander of U s. forces in the European theater after the death of Lieut.. Gen. Frank M. Andrews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
TORNADO INJURIES
 B U. s. SOLDIERS

Fort Riley, Gan, May 17.-(UP)- Army public relations officers today released the names of 8 soldiers wh were hospitalized for injuries suffered in a tornado which swept the army post late Saturda..'.
 Pvt. Lorlng A. Dean, Jr., of Adams, Mass. (20 Prospect St. was seriously hurt.
 Others included
 Pvt. Leo c. Oloughton, Bridgeport Conn. (769 Seaview avenue).
 Pvt. Arthur R. Parmley, Sharon, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18

Henceforth, all the names of de- hnquents being searched for by the F. B. I. and the police on Selective Service violations will be published in the newspapers and announced over the radio, according to John 2. Robinson, state draft director, who has officially given the instruc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
Red Cross Chapters Current Activities

In an effort to interest the senior girls at Woodbury high school in the nursing program which is being car ried out in the city, Mrs. Roger Sperry, chairman of the home nurs- ing service of the local Red Cross chapter, gave the first in series of personal talks to an all-girl assem- ply at l D. m. this afternoon at the school.
 Mrs. Gordon Hurlbut, chairman of the local Red Cross camp and hospital service committee, will be a guest speaker on the consumers program over Station VERY tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock.
 Blood will be accepted from VOL unteers for use of men in the armed forces at St. Johns parish house tomorrow when the Red Cross mobile blood unit makes another trip here from Hartford. Appoint ments have been scheduled through out the day.
 The following trip will be made June 14 instead of June 21 as pre- viously announced, according to no- tie issued by the local chapter today, The service also will be set up in Thomaston June 8.
 Registration for the Red Cross Home Nursing class being conduct cd at the chapter headquarters on Field street will be accepted when the class meets tomorrow accord ing to announcement by Mrs. Roger Sperry, chairman of the service Several openings still exist in the class which is held from 2:30 to 4:30 on the two afternoons each week.
 Mrs. Albert Hummel is instructor of the course, which will be one of the last before the start of the summer season.
 A recreation room will be equipped at Fort Terry, a Red Cross Atlantic Island post, when plans for the May project have been completed by the camp and hospital council committee, which was recently named as an active service group of the Red Cross Chapter. The decision was made at a meeting Of the local Red Cross committee at headquarters, with Mrs. Gordon Hurlbut as chairman. Contributions for the equipment of the recreation room will be solicited by the members within the next two weeks.
 Easy chairs, writing tables, lamps, straight-back chairs and rugs are among the items needed, as well as safety razors and playing cards. Persons who wish to donate may contact Mrs. Hurlbut. All contribu- tions are given In the donors name through the Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
Full Weather Report

Boston, May IS (UP)-Weather fOrecR.tg-
 CONNECTICUT and RHODE IS- LAND -- Showers and continued warm tonight and Wednesday forenoon.
 MASSAC showers and cooler tonight and Wednes- &Ay fARaa00n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
ACTOR ERROL FLYNN
 COLLAPSES AT WORK

Hollywood, May IS. (UP)-Actor Errol Flynn was recovering today at Hollywood Hospital after collapsing on Warner Brothers set. He was expected to remain in the hospital for at least a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
Yes:-I know Thot Drugs Hove Failed To Cure You.

Don't be dis- cOurRged be
 cause Drugs have failed to cure you. for even the big m c n of the medical prO- feSSlOn ndmit that drugs at best can hut give tempo rRry re elief. Y h a | Great
 Internal Ma turRl Healing $ ys { C m of V Omr q " n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18

In 194o, retail food prices in- creased 400 per cent in Chungking, China's capital, leading to food con- trol measures by the Chinese Gov ernment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, especially Ordnance Dept, Machine and Tool Room Workers Union of Shoe Hardware Co.,, Dept. 15, Plume Atwood O., Bridge Club-Boys of Phil Becker's, and Largay Brewery, for the beautiful floral tributes, sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband, son and brother, William J. Ward.
 (Signed)
 MRS. JOSEPHINE WARD,
 MRS. MARY WARD,
 PETER WARD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18

Less than per cent of all aliens registered in this country are na- tionals of Axis nations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
MASS

McCARTHY-A months mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated We'd nesday morning, at 500 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late David Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18
DIED

BAUDER - In this city, May 17th, 1943, Harold E. Bauder, of 97 Laval St. Funeral tomorrow afternoon, at 3:3O o'clock, from Clark Funeral Home, 20 State St. Burial In new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-18

Body. Is the Only Power That Can Restore You to Complete Lasting Health.
 Let us arrange Rt once to give you ChirOpratic treatments which will restore your internal healing system hack Into full action. so that 1t can restore you tO health. and keep you In q Healthy cOn- ditIOn, the same Rs you were when you did not know what sick day wRs.
 Records of this office show many of the following cases re- stored to healthi ASTHMA. AR- THRITIS, IMPURITIES. Fl E A D- ACHES, STOMACH AILMENTS. LIVER, GALL BLADDER. BACK PAINS. FEMALE DISORDERS, PARALYSIS. HEART W E 4 k- NESS, INTESTINAL and BOWEL TROUBLE, WEAKNESS Of THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. HIGH and LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, KTD- -NEY and BLADDER TROUBLE. Etc. and Etc.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-12-16
Red Cross Tokes
Care of IS Cases

At the monthly business meeting
of the South Lincoln chapter of the
Red Cross it was reported that
IA of the Accident Manuals have
been ordered and some of them
have arrived. In the Home Serv-
ice department, Mrs. Sherman Noel
reports Is cases taken care of, and
IL hours of work put in taking care
of them.
The next meeting will be election
of officers and executive board
members. Shipment of four boxes
of navy kit bags is being made.
There will still be several more to
ship.
Mrs. Clay Parker is War Fund
chairman and she asks that the pub
lie give thought at this Christmas
season to the work the Red Cross
is doing and make plans to help
with the fund in March.
The Red Cross room will be
closed for two weeks, starting De-
cember Co.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-12-16
GIVE SHOWER

A lovely shower was given for
Mrs. D. A. Davidson at the home
of Mrs. O. Thorn, with Mrs. Ralph
Gunther and Mrs. Mel Wilson CO.
hostesses, Friday evening. The ev-
ening was enjoyably spent playing
pinochle with Mrs. Ruth Botchek
taking high score and Mrs. Marie
Beasley, low The many nice gifts
were presented to Mrs. Davidson in
a baby basket which the hostesses
had very attractively covered with
blue flannel and pink rosettes.
Those who were present for the
affair were the Mesdames Elsie
Carter, LaVerne Bot, Ernest Da-
wilson, Carol Cannon, Fred Dalton,
Gunnar Larson, Marie Beasly, EffAl
LaMorie,. Joe McCullem, Roy Tar
bert, Mildred Howard, Marguerite
Parker.