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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
ZION BAPTISTS
 HONOR M'GRATH
Negro Church Pays Stir ring Tribute to Lac
 mented Judge

Added to the many tributes being paid the late Judge John F. Mo- Grath is that rendered today by the colored people of Waterbury through a resolution adopted by members of the Zion Baptist church yesterday expressing their sincere and heartfelt sympathy and sense of loss pertinent to his death.
 The late city court judge was noted in Waterbury for his many kindnesseS and understanding of the problems of the colored people here and in the past was rendered many testimonials by them in ex- pression of their affection for him.
 The resolution adopted by mem bers of the church follows:
 December 12 1943.
 The joint boards of the Zion Bap- tist church met on the above date and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
 Whereas, 1t has pleased the AL mighty in His profound wisdom to remove from our midst so suddenly our highly honored and beloved friend, our great counsellor, and big brother; therefore, be it
 l. Resolved: That we express our heartfelt and most solemn re- gret at the loss of a gentleman so worthy of the highest honor and esteem the commercial community so devotedly beloved by his many colored friends whom he has helped and inspired; so revered especially by the members of the Zion Baptist church; and so tenderly devoted to his family.
 2. Resolved: That in the death of His Honor, John F. McGrath, the community has lost one of its most judicious and efficient mem bers, and the city one of its worthiest and most accomplished citizens.
 3. Resolved: That we deeply sympathize with the widow and children who have been called upon to part with their earthly counsellor and support; and that we earnestly beseech the Father in Heaven to grant them the conso- lation they so much need, and which He alone can give.
 4. Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be rendered to the family, a copy be published in our local papers, and a copy be placed upon the record of our church.
 Done by order of the joint boards and pastor of the Zion Baptist church this 18th day of December, 1943.
 Bonnie w. Crowder, Minister. Deacon Preston Jones, Chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
PRICE AGENTS
 BUSY IN TOWN
OPA Specialists Arrive To- day to Survey Compli-
 ance to Ceilings

OPA price specialists arrived in Waterbury this morning from the Hartford office to survey com- pliance to the OPA ceiling nmita- tions. The staff of eight workers was divided on arrival here, with individual assignments given to each member of the staff.
 All types of retail establishments will be visited during the two day survey and dealers will be asked to attend an instructional meeting at Wilby High School tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
 A spokesman of the OPA stated today that a note will be made of attendance at tomorrow's meeting and no leniency will be shown to dealers not present who may have violated OPA regulations.
 The survey was planned in an effort to determine the extent of compliance here and to discover irregularities on prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13

dealt with by their local Draft Boards. 272,000 men have been lo- cated and induced through the efforts of law enforcement. There are thousands still delinquent that we are anxious to locate. Public Welfare and Probation men and women can help tremendously by reporting promptly anything that comes to their attention in the field of national defense. The future may hold more difficult problems of social welfare than the past. Tremendous economic re a q ust- ments, thousand of families mil grating from industrial centers and many other factors could well lead to a rather difficult crime picture
 Juvenile delinquency which has had the spotlight focused on it because of the exhilaration of war, will also contribute to the difficult ties of the future unless controlled. Public wefare groups can do a great job by concentrating on the homes that they daily contact, educating day by day the parents Of the community to their respon- abilities. Probation Departments dealing with juveniles and with any criminals should be strong and aggressive in their handling of each individual case. Good strong guid- ance and pressure 1t is needed will do a great deal toward rehabilita- ton of youngsters straying off the beaten path.
 Law enforcement needs the as- sistance of agencies such as Public Welfare and Probation. Coordina- tion of the efforts in any con- munity of these organizations will pay dividends in better public well
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
JAM SESSION
 ENDS IN COURT
Eight Boys Fined SIS and Costs, Two Others Are
 Discharged

A jam session which began or Bishop street last night and con. tinued until morning in the police station, ended in city court today when eight boys were fined $15 ant costs on charges of breach of peace and lettering. Two others were dis. charged.
 Officers Lucien Larrivee, Pau Moynihan, and Jerry Hunihan saie they arrested the group at 12:40 thi morning in front of 52 Bishop street when they refused to stop theil singing and shouting. The officers said they kept up the celebration ir the patrol wagon, and all night ir the cell, so they kept the firemer next door awake.
 The group kept on making merry in the city court cage in the morn. ing until court opened. Then each took the stand to deny having done any singing or having seen any oi the others singing. Judge Charles R. Summa finally looked up from his notes and asked one of the boys "Who was doing the singing, then the police officers?"
 Pros. Atty. Frederick W. Palomba declared the boys have no respect for law and order, and less for g policeman's uniform. He said that coys in their crowd had been con- sistently disturbing the decent citi- zens on Bishop street by theil rowdyneSs.,
 When Atty. H. Henry Weismar asked that the boys be given an op- portunity to raise the money fol their fines, Judge Summa declared By their actions here this morn ing, these boys indicate that they have little respect for court of law They deserve no special conSidera' ton from this court
 Tn eight boys were then removed to New Haven county jail to serve out their fines at dollar a day They were: Walter Davis, 16, 5; Abbott avenue; James L. Stewart, 20 S6 Locust street; Hewitt Webb. 16 133 North Elm street; Henry J Santos, 16, 59 Abbott avenue; Steve Gallon, Jr., IS, 204 Orange street Douglas Gatling, IT, 60 Abbott ave nue; Edward s. Wiggs, 18, Al Abbot avenue; James c. Minnis, r, 4; Lafayette street.
 Walter McLangston, 26. 26 Adam street extension. an ex-soldier, ano Alfonso N. Garter, 20, 26 Adam! street extension were granted dis. charges when they convinced Judge Summa that they were innocent by. l islanders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
RETURNS
 COME IN WELL
Revenue Office Rush Un- derway; DeadIine Wed-
 neSday Dec. IS

Local residents began 10 report in large numbers today at the U. s. Internal Revenue office in Leaven- worth street as the December 15 deadline for filing new forms and making final payments approached Gabriel Price. division chief, said today the returns were coming in well and his staff has been kept busy serving taxpayers.
 Persons who paid one-half of the estimated tax due in September are required to pay the second half by December 15. Persons who did not file forms in September and since have acquired sufficient income to be covered by the tax rules must file new forms by the deadline date. Others who must file forms include persons who found since the last filing that their estimates were not accurate enough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
Priest, Retiring
 President, Named
 Honorary Leader
Rev. Dr. Joseph BOgusas and St. JOseph's Pastor Are Similarly HOnOred; Independence Day Celebration
 Set for February l6; Check-Up on War Bonds

sometime in January. The ambu- is expected to be sent to the fight ing lines shortly.
 New officers were named as fol- lows: President, Jacob Treciokas; vice-president, Dr. Matthew J. Col ney; secretary, Anthony Lazdouskas financial secretary, Anthony Gran tas; treasurer, George Zemaitis; trustees, Stanley Mason and John Adomelis; publicity committee, MT Orantas and Dr. Colney. John Klikna and Mrs. Matthew J. Colney were named representatives to the Waterbury Defense Council.
 The next meeting of the organ iZation will take place January at 2 p. m. at 48 Green street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
CITY REQUESTS
 $50,000 GRANT
Sum Sought to Defray Expenses of Completing
 Pitch Reservoir

The city has forwarded a request for $50,000 to the federal govern ment to defray expenses involved in the completion of the Pitch reser- voir.
 This is one half of the remain der of the governments original grant of $500.000 still outstanding and it is expected that the remain der still unaffected after receipt of the foregoing grant will not be re- quested until next spring when the final grading work can be under taken. Work at the reservoir is now almost completed relative to what can be finished at this time of year.
 Opening of all bids on the city's anticipation notes loan will be pre- formed Thursday. December IT, as reported previously. It is expected about six banking and financial firms will bid for the city'S pro posed loan of $7O0,O00 required to defray Waterburys operating ex- penSeS for the first term of next year.
 The firm found to be the lowest bidder at the opening which is ten- tatively planned for Thursday morning, will be the one decided upon as the firm with which the city will negotiate the loan on con- dition that terms of the bid meet with the satisfaction of the board of finance which will review It's merits at the meeting that after noon.
 The proposed loan Is $l00,000 less for l944 than that negotiated for the current year, but terms will be the same with the city required to make final payment both on prin- cipal and interest as of June 4 of next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
SCHOOL BOARD
 MEETS TONIGHT
Final Session for Commits siOners McDuff, Barnes,
 Kearney

Members of the Board of Educa- toin will be hosts to three new lnem- bers who will take office after Jan. l at the regular meeting tonight at Crosby high school. The session will be the final one for Commis- sioners George J. McDuff, Dr. Fran cis P. Barnes and John J. Kearney, Their successors will be Edward D, Bergin, Thomas c. Driscoll, and Dorothy A. c. Budde.
 Commissioner Kearney, wh 0 served on the board for six years. did not run for reelection because Of his mayoralty candidacy. MT. Me- Duff, OPA Rent Administrator, was restrained from political activity be- cause of his governmental position. while Dr. Barnes declined to run for another term because of the pres sure of business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

Lieut.. Peter Trier. son of Mir. and Mrs. S. H. Greenberg of Country Club road. was graduated last week from the officers communication course at the infantry school at Fort Benning. Ge... He was com missioned last July and now has completed the 12-week course that qualities him to serve as com- munications officer with infantry units and to instruct in signal com munications.
 After serving for more than q year with various Army units First Lieut.. Norbert Aleksis, son of Alexander Aleksls, 76 Center street, is now spending g leave with hls father.
 William P. Butler, @ survivor of the cruiser Bristol, sunk in an en- gagement at Salerno Oct. l3. is spending leave with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edmund Butler, 735 Cooke street. A seaman first class, he is former student at Crosby high and former employe Of the U. s. Rubber Go.
 A former employe of the Nauga- tuck Chemical Co.,, Pvt. Thomas J. Roberts, is spending furlough with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Roberts, B Watertown avenue, after II months of training at Camp Siebert, Ala.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Rinaldi. AZ Platt street, have announced that their son Staff Sergeant Charles Rinaldi has arrived with an air communications squadron some where in Persia. A former presi- dent of St. Lucy's C. Y.., Rinaldi recently reported he had personally met Archbishop Francis Spellman while the latter travelled through the war zone.
 First Lieut.. William DWyer, 222 Lounsbury street, is spending leave here from his post at a Texas Army camp.
 Waterbury boys in the service in the South Pacific are making the best of it. says Lieut.. Col Thomas H. Horrigan, commander of Na- tional Guard battalion from Water bury, who has returned home after an absence of two years. Unable to disclose the exact whereabouts of the new location of the Waterbugry unit now in the South Pacific area, Lieut.. Col. Hor- rigan did state that the boys were in good health and handling the situation well although preferring naturally to be home.
 Joseph J. BOylan, 36 Lounsbury avenue, has been promoted from second to first lieutenant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
FARMERS TAKE WAR JOBS

Saltwater, Okla CUP) - Many Oklahoma farmers are lending e hand in war plants and other vital industries during the slack winter season, 8 survey revealed. Those of draft age are able to obtain leaves from their boards without affecting their classification e farmerA The manpower situation in general ws said to be in better shape than it was several months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13

said the classification was sought because of the numerous employ ment problems faced recently by the establishments.
 About six or seven cafeterias in the city will be affected by the new ruling, it was reported. Employees and employees will be subject to the new stabilization regulations which took effect today and all placement will have to be conducted through the U. s. Employment Service.
 The classification previously had been given to several other local establishments, which although not classified as essential on the na- tional list proved to be essential in the Waterbury area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
HOWARD CONRAD
 BANQUET GUEST

A stag party was held recently at the Corner Restaurant, Oakville for Howard Conrad in honor of his com ing marriage to Miss Mary Dwyer.
 Those attending were: c. John son, L. Stemm, Ken Knott, John Parsons, William Flanagan, James Dwyer, Charles Cassullo, Russell Gee. E. Bradshaw, Frank Krantz, Lester Bradhraw, George J. Austin, William Kawalwski, Eugene Mur- phy, Tom Moffett, Edward Dwyer, Jr., Lawrence Noel, G. E. Davis, Ed ward Murphy, Ken Wooding, and George Davis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13

pr. Peter veleisis was elected president of the American Lithu- anian Council at a meeting yester- day and Rev. Dr. Joseph Bogusas, retiring president and Rev. Joseph Valantiejus was named honorary presidents. Plans were made for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
&,s1aM1vyn~E eSTABliStlED 1eoB
ESTABLISHED 1sSS

Thursday, December Sixteen-Open At 1z Noon-To g O'CIock-Sotur- doy, December Eighteen-0pen At 9:3O A. M., Closing At g O'Clock. The rest of the week - Regular hours prevail - 9:30 to P. "A. Mony men dislike shopping ito woman -it's hoIf her life = So-we simplify motters with our Gift Certificates. oy-you have holf dozen you wish to remember Christmos Figure how much you want to spend on each gift = Step up to second floor office - buy eerti- ficote for each Present them as you would check for so much cash = They carry your best wishes on the face = and your six friends select merchandise to the value of the certificate and eveybody's hoppy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
SOUTH BOSTON GENERALS

Boston - (UP) - South Boston, which produced the immortal John L. Sullivan, is still turning out real fighting men. That section of the city now boasts of having three brigadier- generals on active duty, Francis Logan, Albert F. Hagen. berger and Thomas Hickey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
Factory Cafeterias
 Affected By Ruling
All in Waterbury Area Classified Essential; Employees
 Subject to New Stabiization Rules

Industrial cafeterias in the Wa terbury area today were classified as locally needed' and their per- sonnel will be placed under the hiring controls program. Area War Manpower Director Mary M. Dewey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13
DISSOLUTION CERTIFICATE

Mrs. Frances Burke Redick, secre- tary of the state, has announced . final certificate of dissolution has been filed by the Francis T. Phillips Co. of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13

Seymour. Indiana. Dec. 13.- Morris F.. Clark of 361 Perkins Avenue, Waterville, was commits stoned a second lieutenant and received his silver pilot wings at graduation exercises held recently here at Freeman Army Air Field.
 He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Harold C. Clark.
 Stationed at the same field is
 First Lieutenant Joseph Baltrush,
 son of MT. mad Mrs. Joseph Bal
 trush of IA Chambers street, Waterbury.
 Arnold Wellman of Plymouth, now visiting with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Harry Borg, Dayton road, Ply mouth, has told of his experience in having to jump c:ear of the sinking U. $. destroyer Chevalier when he was member of its crew at the time of its sinking of BOugainville in October. Wellman who is a petty officer related that his ship with two others chasing nine Jap ships man. aged to destroy seven and damage two others just before an enemy torpedo rammed the bow of the Chevalier resulting in it's subsequent sinking.
 According to word received by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Me- Grath of Brockton, Mass, Pfc. Jo- seph E. McGrath, 19, nephew of Joseph T. McGrath, AS South Main street, Waterbury, was killed in ac- tion Oct. 26 in Italy. The youth trained at Camp Croft, s. C., be- fore assigned to overseas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13

Joseph J. BOylan, 36 Lounsbury avenue, has been promoted from second to first lieutenant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13

Pvts. Richard and Russell Gil bert, twin sons of Mrs. Harriet Gil bert, of French street, WatertOwn spent weekend furlOugh at their home. They are stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-13

Stationed with the Troop Carrier Command, Lieut.. Ellis D. Davenport, son of Mir. and Mrs. Ellis D. Daven- port, Middlebury, is one of the pilot officers now participating in ma neuvers involving an entire division of air-borne troops at Camp MackalI, S. 0.
 Pvt. John E. Lally, son of MT. and Mrs. John Lally, 140 South street. has arrived with an Army unit in England. A former Leav- henworth high school student he be- gan Servise last May and previous to this sailing was stationed al l Fort Myles Standish, Mass.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-26
New President of
Harding P.-T.A.
Is Elected

Mrs. Guy Scott is the new presi-
dent of Harding P.-T.A. succeeding
Mrs. O. j. Jennings, 7. "'ho has
left the valley.
The election of Mrs Scott took
place recently at a meeting of the
executive board presided over by
Mrs. Estelle Reid, second vice.
president. Mrs. Scott has served as
first vice-president this year and
as secretary the preceding year,
being active in Parent-Teacher
work for some time.
The office of first president
will be filled by the nominating
committee of which Mrs. E. H.
Gies is chairman.
Mrs. Ralph Lydecker was ap-
pointed new membership chairman.
Plans were discussed for the
Christmas program on Dec. 3 in the
school when children of the school,
under the leadership of Mrs. Doro-
thy Armstrong, will give a demon
st alton. The Rev. Mr.. Thomas
Cunningham OF the Assembly of
God church will be the Speaker
and special Christmas music will
be presented.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-26
Open House at
n. @. Jones Home

Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.. Jones are
holding open house Saturday eve
ming from ITO o'clock at their
home, $40 SandalWood, the affair
being given for their daughter and
son-in-law, Capt. and Mrs William
M. Bell.
Capt. Bell is in the United States
Marine corps, one of the famous
band on Midway Island, and is
home on leave from the South
Pacific, having arrived on Thanks
giving day in Los Angeles.
For the members of the Jones
and Bell family it was one of the
happiest Thanksgiving days in
many years, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jones
had the thrill that day of hearing
Capt. Bells voice, the first time in
% months.
Since Capt. Bell hac just arrived
and will be in the valley only over
night, Mr.. and Mrs. Jones have had
no time in which to invite all their
friends and those of the Bells.
personally Consequently they have
asked that all friends consider this
newspaper announcement as a per-
sonal invitation to call at the Jones
nome Saturday evening to meet
again Capt. and Mrs. Bell.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-26
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

BE .nerciful unto me, O God: for
man vould swallow me up; he
fighting daily oppresseth me .
What tine l am afraid, I will trust
in thee These verses from the
Psalms are the Golden Text in
the Sunday lesson-sermon in all
branches of The Mother Church,
The First Church of Christ, Scien-
tist, in Boston. The subject is
Ancient and Modern Necromancy,
alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism,
Denounced
When David prepared to go out
to fight The Philistine giant accord
ing to lesson n-Sermon passage
from l Samuel, ''he took his staff
in his hand, and chose him five
smooth stones out of the brook,
and he drew near to the Philistine.
And the PhiliStine said unto
David. Am 1 dog, that thou COM
est to me with StaveS! Then said
David, Thou contest to me with q
sword, and with spear, and with
a shield: but'I come to thee in the
name of the Lord Of hosts for
the battle is the Lords and he will
give ecu into our hands . So
David prevailed over the Philistine
with q sling and with a stone"
Mary Baker Eddy says in Sci
ence and Health with Key to the
Scriptures: I'm Science, you can
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-26
Increase Noted
In Social Diseases

SACRAMENTO, Nov. &c. WP)-
The state public health depart
ment today noted marked increase
in social diseases among teen
ayers in California and said the in
creased prevalence of the diseases
in minors lis indicative of faulty
social conditions
Tracing other wartime social
trends, Department Director Wilton
l.. Halverson also reported a sig
nificant increase in births and mar
riages in the state and a reduction
III the suicide rate.
AN analysis of cases of gonor-
rhea and early syphilis reported
during the first nine months of
1912 and l943 shows a marked in
crease in infections among individ-
uals between the ages of Is and
49, HalverSon said.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-26
Union Service Thursday Night
Is HighIy Successful

service was sponsored by the city
ministerial association.
A congregation of 400 persons.
fully half CT whom stood through
the service, filled the church and
over 100 people. anxious to attend,
had to be turned away for lack of
accommodations.
The Rev Mr.. Robert Dunaway of
the Foursqcare church preached the
and the music for the evening,
which was superb, was presented
by the Camp Lockett chorus. with n
quartet from the chorus singing
special numbers.
As chairman of the union service
committee, the Rev. Mr.. Hayden S.
Sears of the Methodist church pre-
sided; the Rev. Mr.. r. C. Rogers
CT the Church of the NaZarene and
president Of the ministerial asso-
citation, led the congregational
singing; the Rev. Mr.. E. L. Carter
Of the State Street Christian church
offered prayer, and the Rev. Mr..
Charles H Burrill of the First
Baptist read the Scripture lesson.
The Rev. Mr.. II. B. Charles of the
Second Baptist church introduced
Chaplain Diggs of Camp Lockett
who presented the chorus.
The Offertory OF some $97 will
be used in paying the expenses of
the service which amounted TO
500.