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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Y.M.C.A. Notes

The regular weekly meeting of the White Elephants Gray Club was held at the Y Club rooms last evening. The meeting was called to order at t7:15 o'clock by President Guido Carlascio. Two new mem- bers were voted into the group. - James Piersall and Val Colletto. Fol lowing short business session, the club was addressed by Joseph Rim any, physical director at the Y. MT. Rinany spoke On the qualities of good sportsmanship and the quali- ties which go to make good leader. Those present last night were John Petro. Tom Riccio, Tony D'Ambrosi, Michael Mariana, Jerry D'Ambrosi, James Piersall and Val Colletto. The meeting adjourned at 8:15.
 The Ravens lily held its regu- lar weekly meeting at the Central Y:M.C.A. Monday. Thomas Rosa presided over the meeting.
 A new club program was set up for the next six weeks. The pro- gram vii lconsist of movies, a trip to Reymond's Bakery, speaking on the subject, '"After the War, What Is the Outlook for High School Youth" and 8 combination social and bowling night.
 A constitution committee was ap- pointed by Thomas Rosa. president the committee members being Mat thew Koch, Edmund Rosa and Thomas Rosa. Other members pres ent at last nights meeting were Joseph Kunitsky. Francis Ciampi, Chester Korbusieski, William Sta- niescki, and John Komarnsky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
HONORS NEW LONDON MAN
COfndr. Herbert SchOnland Receives Congressional
 Medal for ValOr

washington, Jan. 5.-(UP)-Pr ident Roosevelt today presented the Congressional Medal of Horror to Comdr. Herbert E. Schonland, of (54 Wauxhall St.) New London, Conn.,, who helped to save, the cruiser San Francisco by his efficient damage control work when the ship routed superior Japanese forces of Guadal- canal.
 The naval hero's wife and young daughter, Diane, also were present in tie executive office when Mir. Roosevelt cited Schonland for great personal valor and gallant devotion to duty" in helping to bring the San Francisco back to port under its own power.
 The San Francisco emerged as the hero of the Nov. 13-15 naval bat tie of Guadalcanal by successfully running the gauntlet between two lines of Japanese warships, sinking several of them in the process. Enemy fire destroyed the cruisers bridge, killing or injuring most of her senior officers.
 Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, former White House naval aide who then was commanding a task force, and Capt Cassin Young skipper of the San Francisco, both were killed on the ships bridge.
 Schonland, damage control officer of the ship and then a lieutenant commander, was below decks fight ing fire and water when he was in- formed that he had become senior officer of the vessel.
 'Im too damn busy down here fighting fire and .water--let Bruce McCandless take the ship" he told the bridge.
 McCandless, communications of- ficer and a young lieutenant conn rnander, took over the ship and briught her out of the action safely "a deed for which he later received the medal of honor.
 The president cited Schonland - since promoted - for the wisconn of his ,unselflsh decision in turning over control of the ship to McC Cand- less while he-Schonland- stayed in waist deep later and by the flood of hand lanterns, carried on his eff forts until water in flooded conl- partments had been drained or pumped of and water tight integ- rity had again been restored to the San Francisco"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
GIRL FREED IN
 FATHERS DEATH

Hackensack, N. J., Jan. 5.-(UP)- Laura Matriss, 17-year-old high school student, was freed by the grand jury today in the fatal stan- bing of her father, Frank Matriss, while he was beating her mother on Dec. 27 in their East Rutherford home.
 The jury returned the dismissal 45 minutes after Prosecutor John J. Breslin began presentation of the manslaughter charge against the girl.
 Miss Matriss was not asked to tes- tify before the grand jury which heard her mother Mrs. Louise Ma triss; her grandmother, Mrs. liar garet Kroll; her brother, Fred, 19, and Police Chief Edward Schmal2 of East Rutherford.
 The dismissal was returned to Judge Walter w. Weber in common pleas court, and without comment by Prosecutor Breslin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX
 No. 2 ' THE VICTORY TAX

The Victory tax is a temporary iil- come tax, additional to the regular income tax, imposed by the Revenue Act of 1922. It. is payable upon in- come for the year l943; consequent ly taxpayers will find no reference to it in the income tax. returns for the year 1942 which are now being sent out by collectors of internal revenue. However, payments on ac- count of Victory tax will be made currently by dedu:tions, or with holding" from wage payments made after December 31. l942. The amounts of the payments are re- quired to be deducted by the en1- ployer, and remitted quarterly to the collector of internal revenue. When the taxpayer makes his income and Victory tax return for the year l943 (due in 1o44) he will show in his return the amount that has been withheld by his employer and claim credit for this amount in his return.
 The amount withheld by the em- blower is s per cent. of each wage payment in excess of the withhold ing deduction" The withholding deduction, is an exemption from tax on the first $624 of Victory tax net income" for the year. or the proportionate amount corresponding to the payroll period. Thus. for an employe paid weekly, the amount withheld on account of Victory tax is s per cent of the amount of the wage payment in excess of SIP, A table of approximate amounts may be used by employers for com putting this deduction. For example, the table provides that on weekly wage payments over $i2 and not over 4I6, the amount withheld is 10 cents. and on weekly wage payments over $i6 and not over e20 the amount withheld is 30 cents corresponding amounts are withheld for wage pay- ments of other amounts and for other payroll periods.
 The amount withheld is com- puted upon the total remuneration Of the eInploye for the period Gin
 ~xcess of the withholding deduc-
 tion), including remuneration in form other than cash. Thus. if board and lodging are part Of the employees remuneration. the cash value of the board and lodglns must be included in computing the amount to be withheld.
 Employers are required to furnish emrloyes statement og Victory tax withheld. These statements arc not furnished with each wage payment but arc made for the calendar year. or for the period. of employment during the calendar year. # aa en. ploye is employed until tlse end of the year. the statement must be furnished by January si. 1894; C the employment ceases during tho year. then thc statement must he furnished within % days from the time of the last pasment of wages As the stateMents VIII be evidence |ln Hibstanklallon Of an GiApI0Ras claim for credit for Victory lnx WllhheI1 they should be cnfefnlIy
 @raner'tt " tha fenIn|fnk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury were approved to- day by Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell:
 Jerry Yuskas of 695 North River side street against Waterbury Steel Ball Company, $15:89 beginning Oc. tober 25, first and second degree burns of entire back, and third de- gree burns fo both legs and arms. Emanuel Ricci. of 325 Edgewood avenue, Waterbury, against .Water- bury Button Company, $20.95 begiri- ming December l, injury to right hand. ,.
 John c. Gableman of Winsted against Torrington Manufacturing Company $25 beginning December 15, fracture of left toe,
 Coral Caswell of 30 Shelton street Waterbury, against Benr,ls Watch Company, $l4.70 for 1.5. weeks, IS per cent loss of function of term 1Ilal phalanx of left index finger.
 Ottario Tome of Torrington against Torrington Building Con- pany $15.20 beginning December 20, laceration of index finger of right hand.
 Earl Campanella of 337 Congress avenue, Waterbury, against John Massimo and Sons of Waterbury, $l5.72 beginning November 6, bruise to right heel.
 Kenneth Meyers of Torrington against Hotchkiss Brothers Com pany of Torrington. $1O86 beginning August '. chemical dermatitis oi both hands and arms.
 Frank VaSella of 327 Walnut street. Waterbury, against Somers Brass Company of Waterbury, $21.4 beginning December ?, sprained left knee.
 Jerry ORourke of 31 South Main street, Waterbury. against Largay Brewing Company, $2l94 beginning December 3, sprain of left wrist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Frequently Continued
 Case Nolled In Court
New Haven Man Charged on Several Counts Released
 Today Owing to Lack of Evidence

cused was not sufficient to war; rant conviction. The man has been free on $10,000 bonds.
 When the arrest was made, Smeriglio and an unknown com panion were said to have been the two men surprised by Thomas A. ODea, manager of the company, when he returned to the office in the evening to complete some work. However, when Smeriglio was brought in, O'Dea was not able to identify him with certainty.
 The case against two white wo- men and four colored persons, ar- rested yesterday by Lieutenant Er- nest Pakul of the vice squad and Officer James Little, on a charge of misconduct, was continued until tomorrow under bonds of $1,0O0 each. Police are Investigating the possibility of criminal records in each case. Those held include: Rachel Voccia, 21, of Derby; Violet Mattson, 20, of GA White street; Joyce McMaster, 22, colored, of 69 Abbott avenue; Andrew Brooks, Jr., 45, colored, of 69 Abbott avenue; Alphonse Carter, 27, colored, of 33 Sparks street; and Levy D. McGirt, 3l, colored, of 148 Bishop street.
 Joseph Howell of PIP Wolcott street, taxi-cab. driver, arrested last night after his cab struck an auto operated by Daniel DiDonato, 16 Porter street, on Bank street, was granted a continuance until tomor- row.
 Cornelius McDermott, 58, of 717 East Main street. booked on charg- es of drunkenness and breach of the peace. was ordered to Brookside for five days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

New York, Jan. 5--(UP)-Stock turned irregular today after an ex- tension of yesterdays advance. volume was light.
 Steel issues, strong at the open ing, fell back to the previous close or below. Several rails registered small net losses, motors turned ir~ regular, and nercantiles were about steady.
 Several special issues held gains ranging to 3 points in IngersoE- Rand. These included American Hide 6 Leather preferred, American Sugar preferred, Bower Roller Bear ing, Crucible Steel preferred and U. 8. Smelting. Lerner Stores and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
JOHN N. JACOBSON
 SUCCEEDS PORTER

Mansfield. Conn, Jan. 8 = (U.P) John N. Jacobson. a farmer. was elected state representative ,yester- day in one-rnan election to suc- ceed the late J. ward Porter. who died shortly after election Novem-' Der 3.
 Jacogson. a Republican. received a6 of 100 votes east in the special election. Democrats did not n0Tnin- ate candidate. There was no pre- election campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
NO DEVELOPMENTS
 IN DEATH INQUIRY

No new developments were re- ported today In the probe to deter. mine tfy, exact cause of the death of Anthony Bernikas, known here as Bernik. who was found in his cell at police headquarters Saturday morning. Coroner William B. Hem messy said that inquiries are still underway, and finding may be announced later in the week.
 It Is understood that there Is very little possibility of criminal negll- sence in connection with the death. Or. Harold ?. Morrill, who made the examination. stated that d,satn resulted from . fracture of the skull. 4 report filed by Detective Lieutenant William Pollard shows that the Injury was most probably the result Of fall,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
F Prisoner Goes For
 Walk--Still Going!

A prisoner brought to answer charges of breaking and entering at the criminal session of superior court escaped at noon today and up until press time detectives of the city and Cheshire reformatory were still conducting a search for him.
 The fugitive, Joseph DelG0bbO, 20. of 50I Washington. avenue. pleaded not guilty to 8 charge of breaking and entering a South Main street store Sept. l5 and a few minutes later, while the court was In recess and confusion reigned i'm the packed courtroom,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Mercantiles Steady,
 Standard Oils High
Stocks Volume Light Today; Several Special Issues
 Held Gains Ranging to 3 Points

Louisville 6 Nashville had declines of more than Q point.
 New highs for more than Q year were made by Abbott Laboratories, Borden, California Pa cking, Cosl- solidated oil, Standard oil (N. Jo, Texas Company, General Electric Kelsey Hayes issues and Socony- Vacuum. Kelsey Hayes A had Q block of 17,896 shares, which made 1t the most active issue traded. A, special offering of Deere & co. or, lS,OOO shares gave that stock sec ond place. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

The case of Peter Smeriglio, 30, of 39 Columbus avenue, New Haven, charged with breaking and entering and robbery with violence, was nolled because of insufficient evil dence this morning in municipal court. Smeriglio was arrested on November IA in New Haven after allegedly breaking into the Nauga- tuck Valley Wholesale Grocers O., on Watertown avenue.
 Prosecutor Frederick w. Palomba told the court that he had been in- formed by Inspector Joseph P. Stew ems of the detective bureau that the evidence compiled against the &C.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Jan. 5 --(UP)-- Of the. first 2k million pounds of Aus, tralian wool offered today at the public auction in the Boston wool market, all lots offered were sold at prices ranging from ceilings to 5 cents below ceilings, the U. s. .Agri- culture Department reported. :.
 Most staple fine wools offered were sold at ceilings. Bidding on Bury and Low half blood wools was not as active and sales were all 2 to 4 cents under ceiling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
WOMEN APPLY FOR
 POSITIONS IN FBI

Special Agent James J. Deary of the Connecticut branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ir1- terview several women prospects to- day at police headquarters. Those accepted vii be given an opportunity to participate in vital war work, at a starting salary of $1,440 a year. The interviews which began this morning at g o'clock, will close at T D, m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 5 (UP)-Gov. ernment expenses and receipts for End, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last YeaH $35,593,314,S43.O7 $11,679,S1S,T52.T2
 War Spending $32,547,196,97S.0S S,369,759,S10.74 Receipts s 7,s13,023,S46.51 s 4,190,121,9 ,901.45 ss777s,s74,s4Ss.ssss Sss Deficit 5 E4,s,t5s,s5,.s7
 Cash Balance $10131,1S1,135.9S 8,512,y94.s19.53
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
BL LOCK PLAN LEADERS TO MEET WEDNESDAY

A meeting of Block Plan Leaders and Sector Leaders of Zone 4. sec- tors % to 70. has been called by Mrs, Walter P. Green. Precinct Lender, for Wednesday. January 0th. T:80 D, nl.. at Anderson school. Mrs. pon- old Post. Chief Block Leadeg, and Miss Lillian Manganafo, Zone 4 Leader, will Do ancsts. The speakers subject Of the evening will be "Waste Fats ~'. age" which is the re::l project for Block L1aderN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
MISS ANN HURLEY
 JOINS COURT STAFF

Miss Ann Hurley, popular clerk In the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin in the city hall. is leaving the city's employ to accept . position in the office of the clerk of the superior court. She ends her city duties Saturday.
 A successor to Mss Turley will be appointed by Town Clerk Mary c. KilmaTtin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

he mingled in crowds and dlsap. peared before. Cheshire reforma- tory officers who accompanied him here noted his absence from the prisoners pen.
 Lieutenant Joseph Bender and other policemen are assisting the Cheshire officers in the search for the accused youth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

Watertown, Jan. - Two men are needed at once, as regu- lar observers at the Watertown observation Post. These men are needed for night duty, beginning Thursday, January 2, from 6 p. m. 10 6 D. m. Thereafter their three hours weekly duty rotates so that on January IA, they would be on from g p. m. to l2 midnight; Jam uary q, 12 midnight to 3 a. m.; January 2S, a. m. to 6 a. m.; February 4, a. m. to g a. m, and on February II, back to the p. m. to 9 p. m. shift.
 Men willing to take this rotating night shift assist in one of the most important civilian defense pro- grams of the entire war effort. A .U. s. Army observation post can never be left unnamed.
 Men leaving to enter the armed forces cause vacancies in the post list of regular observers. Some weeks ago request was issued for two regulars and fer several substitutes. The regular positions were filedd at once and since that time two of the substitutes who answered the re- quest. have been made regulars. Be- caused of these changes which occur in the post personnel it is necessary to keep adding to the list of regu- lar and substitute spoters.
 Men who would be willing to fill the Thursday nights vacancy at the observation post, and men and women willing to place their names on the post personnel list, either as regular or substitute spotters are asked to call Mrs. Stephen Canty (tel. 10O6 as soon as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Late Realty
 NelOs

Papers ln connection .Wsth the following real estate tFnRsnetiens have been filed al Che teWn clerks effiee,
 Warranty Decd
 WateFvilIe Corp. to Manuel Ro- telho, property On Fort IIlIl ave- me. t '
 Quii cIaln, Deed
 American MuFlsage Ce. io ths City al WaiefbnFy, psoReriy en liomestead afennA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
ChiIdren,s Books

The following childrens books have been added to the shelves of the Watertown library children's s room: Animals of Farmer Jones:
 Baby's Book; Barclay Back, by Barbourfi Bedtime Stories; three Hanses, by David; Herdson Bay Express, by Davis; Aweigh In a Windjammer. by Denkar; Walt Dis uey's Bambi; Alphabet from A to 2. by Gale: Skywinder Mystery, by Gregg: Sharon's Career, by Hall: Trailer Trio. by Jacobs; Air Patrol,
 by Lent; Poky Little Puppy, by
 Lourey; Airmen of The Amazon, by Litten; Little Red Hen; Journey Cake, by McMeekin; Shadow $n the Pines, by Meader; Shadow Over Wide Ruin, by Means; Blue-Eyed Lady, by Molnar; Tale of Two Bad Mice, by Potter: Hill Lawyer, by Skidmore; Flying For Uncle Sam. by Thiess: Three Little Kittens: old Blue. by Tousey; All-American. by Tunis: Disappearance of Kit shane. by Wadsworth: Top Kick, U. g. Army Horse, by Watson: This Little Piggy and Other Counting Rhymes: Prayers For Children: Th0roughbreds, by Anderson; My Room Is My Hobby, by Downer; Nursery Songs: Oway In A Manager, oy Ihoburn, comps; old Wolf; The story of Israel Putnam. by Dean: dave You Seen Tom Thumb? by |sunt: Daughters Known to Fame, ly Ahlers. t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
LADY TEDDER KILLED

Cairo. Jan. s--CUP)--Lady Ted. der. wife of Air Chief Marshal A w. Tedder, vas killed in on air plane accident today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
nnan MeellnG

The next regular meeting of the Baldwin Parent Teacher Associa- ilon which will be an open meeting 4Ill he neld in the Little Iheater at Baldwin school. Monday after boon. January n, at 500 o'clock.
 The meeting VIII be on the suD- inef of nHealth'' and guest speaker r|Il he Dr. Martha clifford. llrece |er nf child Hygiene. State De4ft-
 4nf nE tFaaAh nllh ~lil H.sq'lsss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

Health and Care of Children Dur ing Wartime"
 The woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will hold a program meeting and the installation of newly elected officers, Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Dues are payable at this meeting. z
 Luncheon Tomorrow
 The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church will meet in the church house tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, at 12,30 o'clock. The Benevolent Society and the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will enjoy a luncheon, fol- lowing which the annual meeting of the Benevolent Society will take place.
 Later in the afternoon, the Mis- sion Auxiliary will hold a transfer red meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

ON FRONT SIDE This while
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

streets with empty sleeves dangling . the breeze,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Personals


 The names of Robert Brownell of Chestnut Grove Avenue, and June Craver of Waterbury, were omitted from the list of guests, attending the sport dance given in the com munity building, Saturday evening by the young people of Christ Epis- copal Church.
 Wilfred D. Miller of Scott avenue, with Muriel Andrews of Oakville and Donald Flynn, of Middlebury Road, with Patricia Lewis of Steele Brook Road, were guests at the supper and dance given at the Y. M. c. A. in Waterbury Sunday evening, by the Order of the Arrow, a National Boy Scout organization. Wilfred Miller and Donald Flynn are Eagle Scouts, members of Troop l, Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Local Girl Joints WAACS

Miss Margaret Butterfield, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. c. Edward Butterf1eld of Prospect street, has enlisted in the WAACS and is stationed at Dayton's Beach, Florida. Miss Butterfeld is an alumna of Watertown High school, 1886 and graduated from Pembroke College, Providence. R. I. in 1940. She was an instructor of English and Latin in the High school, Sherbourne. Mass, during 1041 and 1942. Miss Butterfield is the first Watertown girl to enlist in the WAAC'S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Red Cross Canteen Course

The Canteen committee Of the Watertown chapter. American Red Cross, has been fortunate in se- curing the services of Miss Mar garet Porter, dietician at the Wa terbury hospital. as instructor for, a canteen course in Watertown. The course will be conducted under the Adult Education department pro- gram at the high school and will begin on Monday evening, Jan. is. at 7;30 o'clock.
 Everyone who holds Q Red Cross certificate for completion Of the nu- triton course or who intends to take the nutrition course at Q later date. Is eligible to take this canteen course.
 Mrs. Grayce Kroin has resigned her position at the ofiice of Selec- tive Service Board No. g. Mrs. Krona has been chief clerk at the ofIlce since Q month after It's es- tablishment. At that time the board ofllce was located in the town hall but since then has removed t0 the Byrnes building, 037 Main street. where it ia now located.
 Mrs. Lillian Lyman Of Litchhelc has been appointed to succeed Mrs kronl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Observation Post Here Nee>..s Men For Duty
Miss Margaret Butterfeld Has Enlisted With WAACS
 Instructor Appointed for Canteen Course
WATERToWN

Correspondent NErA Stephen canty Phone Waterowu OSs
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-06-24

When you hear a Marine called
"Leatherneck," it has nothing to
do with the epidermis of his neck.
Years ago the Marine uniform was
equipped with a high stiff leather
collar. From that time on, Heath
erneck" has been the word for a
Marine. The word for his favorite
cigarette is "CameP'-the favorite
cigarette also of men in the Army,
Navy, and Coast Guard. Biased
on actual sales records from serv-
ice mems stores.) And though
there are Post Office restrictions
on packages to overseas Army
men, you can still send Camels
to soldiers in the U. S., and to men
in the Navy, Marines, and Coast
Guard wherever they are.-Adv.