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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
WESLEYAN PLANS
HOME WELCOMING
Two Distinguished Grad
yates Aboard SIS. Grips
holm Back From Orient

Middletown, Conn, Dec. 1.-Two
graduates of Wesleyan are among
the 1epatriates who returned to the
United States yesterday on the ex-
change liner SIS. "Gripsholm" after
spending several monts in the hands
of the japanese In China.
Word that Dean Stanley D. Will
son '09, PHI. D., and Edward E.
Divon Jr. 20 were on the Gripholm
was received by H. L. Connolly,
Wesleyan alumni secretary, a few
days ago and preparations are be-
ing made to welcome them back
home after their exciting expert
enceS.
Mr.. Wilson has, except for oc-
casional study periods in the United
States. been in China since 1917
and has been dean Of the College
of Natural Sciences at Yenching
University since 1929. Mrs. Wilson
and the couples two children re-
turned to the United States when
conditions In China made remain
ing there extremely dangerous.
Mrs. Wilson received word some
time ago that the Japanese had
looted the University and placed
all the members of the faculty in
a concentration camp. She later
learned that her husband had been
teaching chemistry to group of
young people in the concentration
camp.
Mr.. Dixon has been associated
with the Methodist Missions in
TientSin, China, since his gradual
ton from Wesleyan, teaching and
serving as principal In various mis-
sion schools. He remained in China
when Mrs. Dixon and the couples
children were evacuated two years
ago and was interned soon after.
He continued teaching a small
group, however, until included
among the exchange passengers on
the Gripsholm.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
II TRANSFUSIONS
PROVE FRUITLESS
Vera Sweeney, e, Ty=
phOid Fever Patient
Since Nov. 3, Dies

Vera Sweeney, %, typhoid fever
patient at Waterbury hospital since
November 3, died there last night In
spite of IL blood transfusionS in the
past two weeks.
The girl died without the services
of a special nurse, in spite OF calls to
hospitals and private agencies and a
radio appeal to the public.
Three special nurses had each
been on eight-hour duty regularly
until last Saturday when two were
relieved because the patients con-
dition seemed to be improving.
When her condition began to fail,
a frantic search for an emergency
duty nurse proved fruitless because
of the general shortage.
Miss Sweeney was an employe OF
Lngcrsoll, division of Waterbury
Clock Co.
A native of Waterbury, she was
the daughter of Gilbert and the
late Marie Hodkins Sweeney. She
made her home here at $40 North
Main street.
Survivors besides her father of
Bridgeport, include sister, Mrs.
Louis Bilanchone, of Waterbury;
and three brothers, Leon Single
ton and Francis Sweeney of this
city, and Pfc Howard Sweeney,
Army Air Corps, Denver, Colo.
The funeral will be held Monday
from the Mulville funeral
home, 27O West Main street, time
and other arrangements to be an
/ ounced. Friends may call at the
.uneral home Saturday from 2 to 10
2. m. and Sunday from 2 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
THOMAS HUNTER
PAYSS25 COSTS
EIethan Stokes Gets Dis
charge on Same Count,
Carrying Weapons

Thomas Hunter, 81, As Lafayette
street, was fined SIS and costs on
charge Of carrying q concealed
weapon when he was arraigned be-
fore Judge T. E. Conway in city
court today. Elethan Stokes, 20,
10 Wood street, was granted dis
charge on the same count.
Responding to question by Pros
ecuting Attorney Frederick w. Pa
lomba, Patrilman Paul Moynihan
said he saw Hunter through the
layatory window in an East Main
street cafe two weeks ago handing
pistol to Stokes.
Hunter said he had found the pis-
toll, an unusual double baTalled
Al caliber Derringer, in baseball
field in Brooklyn some time ago and
was just showing 1t to Stokes. The
pistol was not loaded.
Lawrence Morris, II, was granted
a two weeks continuance on charges
of theft of mail and forgery, in
volving the alleged taking of a SO
war plant check from a mail box.
He was arrested by Detective Sgt.
Joseph Petit and Detective George
Flavir.
Other cases: Joseph LaRosa, II,
ga Benefit street, theft, continued
to Dec. l6; Angelo DiFranco, so,
SID North Main street, non-supporJ,
continued to Dec. 8; Frank Comes,
38, 172 Hamilton avenue, damaging
city streets with a tractor, nolled
for $40; Stanley Elukovich, Is, SO
Savings street, non-support, nolled;
Charles Devino, IT, 765 Highland
avenue, motor vehicle violations.
nolled for $25; Leonard Ferraro, -,
80 Sumac street, illegal use of mark
crs driving an unregistered car,
continued to Dec. 16; Kenneth
! Rheynhart, SO, of 116 Cherry street,
breach of the peace, continued to
Dec. 16; Doris Richardson, II, OF
81 Woodtick road, theft, continued
| three months.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
EXPECTED loan
To Be REDUCED
New Estimates May Cut
Anticipated Sum By
100000

The city may borrow 500. 900 less
than originally estimated in their
tax anticipation notes for 1914, fig
urts compiled, to date, show. At this
time last year the city borrowed
$500, 900 on this collateral as means
OF financing the 1st term OF 1913.
1t had been expected that this same
amount would be borrowed for the
1914 until the present estimates
were drawn up.
A meeting Of the board of finance
will today take up the matter when
all estimates as to the city's obliga-
tons for the list term of 1914 the
estimated balance for 1913 will be
presented.
Borrowing ON tax anticipation is
a customary procedure Of financing
for the coming year and terms Of
the notes call for repayment, plus
interest, by June Of the year during
which the money is borrowed. Next
year, present figures show, the city
must pay off $325,000 during the
years first term, in general and
water bond notes and $235, 900 in
interest applied. In addition to this
payroll obligations and purchase
costs must be met.
Providing a figure is decided upon
at today's meeting it is expected
that notification for bids will be is
sued. This years borrowing was
done through various New York,
Boston and Waterbury banks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
SCHOOL RENAMES
MARTIN MCGUIRE
Arts, Sciences Dean at G.
u. Retained on Profess
sOrships Committee

Washington, D. c. Dec. 2 (SpeciaD
Martin r. P. Mcclure, dean Of the
Graduate School of Arts and
Sciences, of Catholic University OF
America, has been reappointed by
by the President to membership on
the Advisory Committee on Elk
change Fellowships and Professor
ships, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick j.
Mccormick, rector of the Univer-
sity, disclosed yesterday.
The committee was organized In
accordance to the Act Of August 9,
1899, which authorized the Presi-
dent to render closer and more eff
fective the relationships between
the American Republics. In renam-
ing DR.. Mcclure to the committee,
Under Secretary of State Stettinius,
Jr., complinented the Catholic
University dean on his contribution
to the program of establishing cul-
tural relations between the United
States and the South American Re-
publics.
The purpose Of the committee Is
to advise on the selection OF grad
uate students and professors for
the panels presented to the other
participating governments and to
advise on the selection OF graduate
students and professors from the
panels presented by other parti-
cipating governments, under the
convention for the promotion OF
Inter American cultural relations,
as well as to advise on matters re-
lating to the Interchange of students
and professors.
Special attention is being given
at Catholic University to consider
alton of the cultural relations be-
tween the United States and South
and Central American Republics
through the medium of the Institute
of Ibera American Studies. Its win
ter program was inaugurated at the
University with an address by DR..
Pedro de Alba, assistant director of
the Pan American Union, who spoke
on "Poesia Provinciana Is Mexico"
before an interested group in the
reception room of Curley Hall on the
campus.
Other lectures which will be held
during the winter months include
one by Wr. John Englekirk, for
merly of Tulane University. and
now with the Office of Coordinator
of Inter-American Affairs, who will
talk on 1.-THE Influence of Edgar
Allen Poe in Spain and Spanish
America" and DR.. Alfred Metraux,
of the Smithsonian Institution,
whose subject will be 'The Jesuits
as ColonizerS and Anthropologists
in the Paragraph Reductions The
dates of these lecture have not
been fixed.
The Institute Of Ibera American
Studies at Catholic University, is
headed by DR.. David A. Rubio, head
of the department of Romance
Languages, as director; DR.. Francis
Borgia Steck, associate professor of
history, as vice director and DR..
Manoel Da S. Cordozo, assistant
professor Of history and curator OF
the Lima Library.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
BOYS IN
THE SERVICE

John ]. Curry, formerly of Hamil-
ton Heights, who was recently taken
into the service. has been sent to
the Ordnance Replacement Train
ing Center, Aberdeen Proving
Ground, Md, where he will receive
his basic training as an Ordnance
soldier. He formerly lived at SIS Goss
street.
Rabbi Joseph H. Freedman, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel F. Freed
man of $50 Cooke street, has been
commissioned a first lieutenant in
the Army Air Force chaplain corps
in Palestine, according to word re-
ceived here. He was recently ap-
pointed to the office of assistant to
the chief of chaplains in the Mid
die Est.
Michael K. Culhanc OF Is Eu-
cid avenue has reported at Fort
Devens, Mass, for an assignment
as an Army air cadet. He served
previously in the Navy but was
given a medical discharge.
Ensign Raymond w. Houghton OF
1873 Hillside avenue is an instructor
at the Navy machine maintenance
school at North River, New York.
He recently assisted in salvage work
on the Normandie.
Donald Nydegger Of 1912 Chase
Parkway is receiving pilot training
at Gary Field, Blythe, Calf. He
recently completed flight
course at Santa Ana, Calf.
Lieutenant Claire LaBonne,
daughter of MI. and Mrs. George
LaBonne of 256 Bradley avenue, is
serving with the Army Nurse Corps
in North Africa. She recently serv-
ed as French interpreter at a con-
ference of American, French and
British medical unit representatives
in Oran. She has been overseas a
year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02

Miss Harmon said several plants
made contract changes and hold
up on approval of one large con-
tract resulted in a lay-off and SUBJ
sequent reshuffling Of labor. Indus
trial placements last month were
$40 as compared to SAT in October
the report showed. Total placements
last month were 623 as compared
to 708 the previous month. The
drop in openings is the first noted
here since the outbreak of war.
While job openings and place
ment decreased the USES diverted
its time to INCREASED business on
statement of availability appeals.
The total number of appeals made
in November to the USES review
unit was 1929 as compared to 1855
in October, or 60 per cent greater.
The number of statements granted
was 983, an increase of SOB over the
previous month.
The 60-day vacation" clause In
the new sterilization regulations is
believed responsible for the large
number of appeals for job-trans-
fer statements. The employment
official stated that when the pen
atty for leaving job without a
statement was set at 80 days with
out a full-time job persons were
willing to quit. Now, however, the
waiting period Is not only set at
double the time but part-time work
is not allowed. .....
It also was pointed out that
under the interim plan operating
here at the present time employers
are not authorized to give state
ments of availability on the 'higher
skill" basis. All such cases, in
which employees claim they are not
utilizing their highest skill, must be
handled by the USES. and eonse-
quently more appeals from denials
are coming in, the manager stated.
Emigration of workers into the
area showed a slight decrease, with
only 327 job statements requested
as compared to 1893 the previous
month.
Miss Harmon said the decrease in
openings has had no effect on the
general employment situation as
yet, and that Waterbury continues
to be classified as a critical short
age area. Several localities in the
country were removed this week
from the critical" listing as a re-
suit of war contract changes.
Christmas Jobs which in previous
years were filled by the hundreds
by the USES have been practically
untouched this year, Miss Harmon
said. With most consideration
given to critical and essential jobs.
the seasonal positions have been
given little attention so far, it was
reported.
In particular shortage of clerical
help was noted here In November,
it was reported. Placements in the
commercial and professional divi-
sion increased to 80 from rs in &C.
tober, while service placements
dropped from SO to 81. Construction
positions were secured for 10 per-
sons, 20 more than in October.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
Heavy Demand For Labor Despite Placement Decrease:
- SPOTLIGHTZNG
Brass City News
Fewer &C. Books

Issuance OF gasoline ration &C"
book renewals decreased here from
1859 in October TO 1855 last month.
according to a report by Aaron Paur,
Office manager Of the local ration
board. az book renewals in Novem.
Der totaled 1851, while "B" books
were granted to 1914 applicants.
Applications will be received by
the shoe panel for type five boots
for farmers, it was announced. Pre-
viously purchase of the outdoor type
of footwear was not authorized. Con-
sumers also have been reminded that
the No. stamp on the airplane
sheet of Ration Book is valid for
purchase of a pair of work shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
NAVY ENLISTS 10
l7-YEAR YOUTHS
Report Released for Nov.
EnrOllments During
Past Month

Nineteen 17-year-old youths Of the
Waterbury area enlisted in the
Navy through the local recruiting
station last month. according to a
report by Chief Petty Officer John
Brickley.
The enlistees include: Frederick
r. Carey, HE Fuller ST.! Edward
E. Kaiser, 1874 Warner ST.; John
Damiani. IL High ST.; Anthony
Mucciaro, 80 North Elm St.; Joseph
Cipriano, Jr., 1O2 North Elm ST.;
Phillip Lebel, AZ Plaza Ave-; Mil
ton F. Lake, 268 Woodtick Road;
Edward j. Bennett. Jr., % Atwood
St.; Joseph B. McGurk, Is Welton
Place.
James H. Davies, Ill Rose St.;
Joseph l.. Sanford. II Emerald ST.;
PasQuale A. Vitone, "a Easton Ave-;
James w. Mulvey, r. F. D. No. 2;
Robert j. Dauphinais, 291 River ST.;
Raymond H. Krewson, r. F. D. No
4, Buck Hill; Frederick w. Murphy
1870 Capitol Ave-, all of Waterbury,
Robert Axelby of Thomaston, Le-
Roy Baummer of Naugatuck, and
Walter Stemiatkaska of T'erTyville.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
Blood "Hunt"

Detective Sergeant joseph
Petit and George F1avin
cOmbed the city in vain last
night for q Waterbury woman
reported to have recovered from
IeulEemia In answer TO a plea
from q Springfield, Mass. hos
pItaI where . small girl lay dy-
ing.
The woman, whose name was
not known. was believed 70 have
the same type blood as the girl.
In advanced leukemia cases,
blood transfusiOns from some
one whC has recovered from
the disease are often the pa
tients only hope.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
TENANT VACATES,
TAKES EQUIPMENT
Landlords List Charges in
Court Complaint; Ask
$500 Damages

Claiming Angelo Rosa, operator
Of the Milky Way Tavern at 142
Cherry street, diverted the rent
equipment to his own use and mali
ciously damaged the place after he
terminated the rental lease, Kaleel
and Frederick Haddad of Water
bury have Instituted an $500 dam
age suit in common pleas court
against their former tenant.
The writ states the plaintiffs
bought the building at 140-142
Cherry street last May IS and that
on July 81 the tavern operator
terminated his lease without pre-
viouS notice and removed various
equipment valued at $3.50.
It Is charged further that he
damaged store panels with blunt
instrument, totally destroying them
and making replacement neces-
sary. Prtions of the sidewall area
were ruined, the complaint states.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
DRUGGISTS BOND
CAMPAIGN ENDING

With two-thirds of their state
quota of 100000 subscribed to date
druggists of Connecticut are re-
doubling their efforts to close their
war bond successfully next week.
If the desired goal is reached q
war bomber will be dedicated to the
Spirit of Pharmacy with special
reference to Connecticut. The drive
will close next Tuesday. the sec
ond anniversary Of the bombing OF
Pearl Harbor.
Members of the local committee
seeking to realize $4,000, Water
bury,s part, are Steve Grosch, Pas
quale Lerz, Joseph Altieri and
Louis e. Bria.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
1t Could Be!

An unidentified man Snatched
purse containing $500 from jose
phine DevikOs, 80 Green St., as
she was walking from North Leo
nard to Green St., last night, ac-
cording to a report to Detective
Lieut.. william F. Pollard. The
purse was found later with 500
bill still inside.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
ENCOURAGING

Arrival Of 500 tons OF coal In
this city yesterday was welcomed
excitedly by local dealers who had
exhausted supplies and were anx-
iously awaiting new shipments.
The 10 carloads went to dealers
who had been completely with
out stock. Further shipments are
expected here this week and the
current shortage is expected to
be relieved greatly within the
next few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02

Pressure of personal business led
Colonel Thomas HeweS of Lyme
and Hartford to retire Wednesday
from his post as administrator OF
the War Savings Staff after
year of volunteer service. Colonel
Hewes Joined the organization in
December, 1912, becoming its ad-
ministratOr March /. He became
state chairman of the War
Finance Committee when 1t was
created through merging of the
War Savings Staff and the Victory
Fund Committee last August.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
So What

Liquor prices are among those
checked in this city by OPA in
vestigators who make periodic
visits here to determine the ex-
tent of dealers conformancc to
ceiling price, 1t was reported to-
day. Several complaints have
been made that dealers are ex-
cedeing government allowances in
setting prices on liquor. Restaur-
ant prices as well as grocery food
prices also are checked here reg
ularly, 1t was disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02

o'clock, according to an announce
ment by Alexander j. Aleksis, pres
ident of both groups.
Election of officers will be con-
Quoted and plans will be completed
for the benefit card party to be
held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
at st. Joseph's hall. Proceeds will
be added to the funds of the serv
icemen's benefit organization.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02

Richard D. Benson, Monarch
of Zindah Grotto, was elected to
serve second term at the an
nual meeting of the order held in
the Masonic Temple last evening.
Mr.. Benson has been active in di-
recting the Grotto's Keep En-
Smoking Fund" for Waterbury
servicemen and 1t is in recogni-
ton of his efforts in this humane
tartan work that he has been &C
corded the honor of being the
first Monarch to serve Zindah
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02

Grotto for two successive terms.
Other officers elected last night
include Raymond E. Snyder, Chief
Justice, Alphonse Narcotic, Mas
ter of Ceremonies; John L. Line
burgh, ST., Venerable Prophet,
Thorn w. Corby, secretary and
Clarence w. Slater, treasurer.
Morton c. Tracy, Edward Her
monot and E. Harold Coley were
elected to serve on the Board Of
Governors for a three year term
and Clarence w. Slater was elect
ed to serve as trustte three years
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
Industrial Contract
Changes Responsible
For Temporary Drops
IT, s. Employment Service Receives ,229 Availability
Appeals During Month; City Still Regarded
as "CritiCaI Area"

believed responsible for per cent drop in job open
ings at the Employment Service which was reported
TO-DAY by Miss Edna Harmon acting manager OF the USES
DESPITE the DROP however requests for workers continue
to be heavy with between 1000 and 1890 positions avail
able at the present time, it disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
SOCIETIES TO STAGE
BENEFIT PROGRAM

A Joint meeting of the Service
mems organization and the Fed
Grafton of societies of st. Joseph's
church will be held at the old st.
Joseph school tomorrow night at 8
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02

ROONEY PRIZES GIFT
Mickey Rooney's dressing room Is
one of his most treasured possess
sions. It was a gift from Norma
Shearer. and previously was used
by her.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
%,n4Ma4yn>vtT
GSIADLiShgD Se0s
UTAaLisHgD Is0s

The Gift Supreme To That Man
Who Appreciates A Lifetime Gift.
A Roeers-Peet hand picked hand
done Sedan Montognac overeoot
- styled in the New York man.
ner = fashioned from that rich
rare oristocrot thot the world will
probably never see woven again
as the secret construction Of this
Royal Sedan Montognac fobrie d.
died with the destruction of mill
and viewers when Sedan, France,
was destroyed.
Roeers-Peet hand tailor these
coots in two models - single and
double breasted - SIPS $135.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02

In early European universities,
professors were hired by the stu
dents.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02
PRIsON-MADE BANDAGEs

Inmates of the Kentucky State
Reformatoryr at LAGRANGE turned
out over 100000 surgical dress
mugs for the armed forces dur
ing 1943. Prequisite for the work.
ers is a rigid medical inspection.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-02

Three rats will eat as much food
as two hens.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1943-03-26
Trinerovo Horke Vino a
Vitamin B-1. .

Vitamin B. je nynf pc Vita
minu D nejznam6js1m vitami-
mem. Jeho n~edostatek v potra-
We zpGsobuje vyzivovou choro-
bu, jejIz prfznaky jsou nechut
k j1dlu, 1nava, spatna nalada,
pocit strachu, nervosa. z toho
dGvodu byl Vitamin 81 pridan
jake nova soucastka k Trinero-
WI Hofkemu V1nu, ktere jiz pc
padesat pet let je oblfbeno ja-
ko spolehlivy zaludecnf a mir
ne procistujfcf prostredek, vel
mi lahodny. Uzfvejte je die
navodu ma lahvi. Dostanete je
kazde lekarne, ale kdyby ma
hodou zadny l6karnik We va
okol1 nemohl YAM poslou-
ziti, poslete S1.25 nebo $3.50
JOS. Triner Corp, 1888
S. Ashland Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,,
a dostanete jednu nebo sest la
hvl Trinerova HoTkeho Vfna s
Vitaminem b postou vypla-
Gene. Advt.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1943-03-26

nj Evropy. Poole neho by byly
zT1zeny docasne hranice mezi
staty, zavedlo dvou az trflete
pf1mer1 a uskutecnila rozsahla
vymena menSin, c1mz Sc navzdy
odstran1 problem, ktery posky-
tt Hitlerovi takovou hrGznou
zbran. Jenom az pc tonic pre-
s1dlenf techto mensinovych o.
byvatelstvech by Sc Poole DR..
Benese melo pristoupiti k utvo-
ren1 stTedo a vychodoevrop-
skych federacf, a nebo spole-
censtv1 homogenn1ch statG."
"Ostatn1 male narody, konc1
list, budou bedlive sledovati
naznaky jak DR.. Benes pocho-
d1 Sc svymi navrhy We Wash
ingtone a = bude-li pokracO-
vati ma ceste do Moskvy = jak
pochod1 i v Moskve."