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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03

CUMMINGS - Mrs. Mary (Stra-
ton Cummings, widow of Patrick
F. Cummings, died suddenly yester-
day morning at her home, 214
North Main street, Naugatuck. A
native Of Colchester, she had been
a resident Of Naugatuck for the past
so years.
Mrs. Cummings was a Gold Star
Mother. She attended st. Mary's
church.
She leaves a daughter, Vera, Sec
rotary at the National Housing
Agency in Waterbury; two sisters,
Misses Nora and Jane Stratton of
Naugatuck.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday morning at $3.50 o'clock from
the Buckmiller Funeral Home, %
Park Place, Naugatuck, to St.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03
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w i t h o u t
ref l e C tt n 6
upon the sin
certify of any
doctor, t h e
fact remains
t h a t thou
sands h a v e
b e e n SEN
t e n C e d to
lives of ILL
H E A L T H,
which could
have be en-
avoided had
they been ad-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03
MASSES

FLAHERTY A first anniversary
Mass of Requiem will be celebrated
Saturday morning, June 5th, at
500 o'clock, at the st. Margaret's
Church, for the repose of the soul
of the late Capt. Hugh Flaherty.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03

Mary's church, there. Burial will be
in st. James cemetery, Naugatuck.
Friends may call at the funeral
home after o'clock this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03

JABLONSKIS Mrs. Barbara
Jablonskis died yesterday morning
at her home, 116 Congress avenue,
after long illness. A native of
Lithuania, she came to this country
so years ago. living in Waterbury
most of the time.
Mrs. Jablonskis was a communi-
cant of ST. Joseph's church and
member of the st. Anne's Society,
Rutos Society, Third Order of St.
Francis and Holy Rosary Society Of
the parish.
She is survived by two daugh-
tiers, Miss Olga Gecionis and Mrs.
Raymond Dominique; two grand
daughters, Mrs. James Kelley and
Miss Barbara Dominique; two great
grandchildren; several nieces and
nepheWs, all of Waterbury.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning at GAS o'clock from the
Deliniks Funeral Home, II Congress
avenue, to st. Joseph's church at 10
o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary
cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home today from 7 to 10
p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 10 p.
m.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03

PHELAN - First anniversary Mass
of requiem will be celebrated Sat
urday morning, at 1880 o'clock, at
the st. Margaret's Church, for the
repose of the soul of the late At
torney John S. Phelan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03

. V1KJNNI U II a
the drug treatment they were
receiving would not cure them,
but merely alleviate. The patient
could then have sought the help
Of different health method be-
fore his ailment became incur
able.
BY calling at this Office I will
gladly go into your case thor
oughly with you and advise you
candidly as to what the treat
ments as given at this Office can
accomplish in restoring you to
health.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03
OBITUARY

WILLIAMS - Mrs. Harvey d
Williams of Wallingford died at st
Raphaels hospital in New Haven
A native of Akron, Ohio, she had
been resident of Wallingford for
20 years. She was the widow OF
Harvey D. Williams, former profess
sor at Cornell University.
Mrs. Williams is survived by a sor
John j. Grain formerly of Water
bury; two grandchildren, Jasor
Grain of Cleveland and Miss Mary
Josephine Grain of Wallingford.
Funeral services were held Tues
day, followed by burial in In Mem
orial cemetery, Wallingford.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-03

CHARLOTTE - The funeral of
Baby Charrette, infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rene Gagasse) Char
rette, who died in st. Mary's hos
pital yesterday will be held tomor-
row morning from the Belleville
Funeral Home at 1890 o'clock.
Services will be private with burial
in Calvary cemetery. Besides her
parents Baby Charrette is survived
by two brothers, Norman and Leon;
and two sisters, Roma and Joan.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Athletic Program for Thousands

This is the finest things that to Los
Angeles" said Randes land II going to be the OF
bringing thousands of boys into athletics that never
would been interested before.
I'VE going to work out enlarged programs with George
Hee committee member and superintendent of parks and
Fairgrounds
a of broadening the program, Handles will repor
Chairman Elliott his aides all unoganized OF youths
they find in the city and the general committee will refer these
the agency organization seek fo
their activities.
clubs for junior Americans reported unde
wav Yesterday One boys club in Eagle Rock sponsored
by Club there and the other in Garden where tn
Lions is Orinqi
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Labor Expected TO Join Drive

Among those expected to be added representatives Of
organized labor, both ALL and Go
Another group that tied its activities in with the general
sponsorship of the youth committee yesterday the Junior
Chamber of Commerce. whose president Charles Edwards is
a member Of the committee
Randes chairman of the Junior Chambers youth activ-
committee directing the program of approximately 100
touch football here As of them the side
Handles said yesterday he planning citywide finals
elimination going
Any group Of boys with sponsor eligible to join the citywide
touch football league.
committee inspired by the youth activity
movement plans enlarge program and work under the
approval of the Los Angeles committee
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Governor Appeals TO Police

2An appeal by Gov Earl Warren to the annual conven
ton Of the California Peace Officers Association require its
membership unlimited time and facilities the elmi
nation Of the OF juvenile crime.
IA move by the board supervisors referring grand
jury recommendation for change in the minor curew law
from midnight 10 D. m. its Joint judiciary police COM
mttee with instructions that recommendation be submitted
20 the next meeting of the board.
IA Of six recommendations by Lore D. Middough,
chairman Of the legislatures interim committee
Juvenile delinquency calling for laws ranging from rigid
enforcement Of reasonable curfew laws repeal Of the egu
laon defining bars restaurants which makes impossible
70 bar minors from such premises
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Return 10 Shipydrds,
WLB Tells Strikers

WASHINGTON. Oct. Ia JINSJ
The WLB took drastic action
last night TO halt a strike al the
Federal Shipbulding and Dry
dock Co. Kcarny, y. J.
In telegram to company and
union officials. the board ordered
the strikers TO resume their jobs
today with authorization 10 the
company 10 suspend and replace
any employe who fails 10 return
to-work as directed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
DIVORCED N 1855

The couple was divorced IN 1885.
testimony revealed. For while.
Robert stayed with his mnthcr--
Then. his mother married
again. and Robert vas given 10
his father -.---------------.--------
After a while hIS father remar-
ried. The boy was returned 10 ms
mother
She turned hin1- over A little
later 70 her mothcr-the boy 5
grandmother.
The grandmother then left the
city. renting her home 10 A family
Of strangers. In assuming custody
Of the house the strangers also
assumed custody Of Robert.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Congressional Medal
To GudddI(dndI Hero

WASHINGTON, Oct, IA INS)
The Congressional Medal OF
Honor was presented yesterday TO
1t. Col. Charles w. Davis, who
led four enlisted men in spear
heading an advance on Guadal-
canal to break japanese resistance
west of Henderson airfield. Davis
and his men killed 20 Japanese.
With the Japanese on the run,
Davis rallied two battalionS of
the 25th division which drove fore
ward to their objective, a group
of four ridges.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14

Girl Chases Alleged Thief,
Captures Him

A reckless chase down dark
alley and into a parking lot by a
determined girl today resulted in
police holding 44-year-old Abe
Pearlman, for an alleged attempt
10 rifle the till Of the Club Casa
nova, 24S1 Grand River
The girl is Mrs. Rhoda Balser,
% of IT'S Merrill. She said she
saw Pearlman, former dish
washer in the club. reach into the
cash register and flee with a
handful of bills. She gave chase
and captured him Single-handed.
When police arrived, she and
Lowell Bernhardt. the club opera
tor. turned Pearlman into their
custody.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Unwdnted Boy
Finds Friend in
Circuit Judge

Ills mother 6nesr'f vsrt him
His father d6cSuf want him But
l3-yesr-old Robert Hess had n
friend todsy in Circuit Judge
O'Hsrs.
we talk lot about iuNe-
nile delinquency TODAY, placing
the blame on the children. de-
clsred the judge But what
chance does hoy have In a
case like this p"
MOI that Robert is a delinquent
,.py- he .SR II ,-Ias bis father
AIbCri Hess of 1871 CoUIu whu
was charged with delinquency
he was. 10 be exact. accused Of
beinc delinquent 500 IN allnonN
payments 70 Robert s mother. who
is now Mrs. Laurel Robertson Of
4H02 Cooper.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
California Cities Map Battle
San Francisco, Los Angeles Aid Youths

Los ANGELES, Oct. 14-Its membership Of than
$4,000 social and civic leaders five southland counties
placed quarey back OF the Los Angeles Youth Activities Com
mee and today by the Los Angeles district of the
California Federation of Womens Clubs
The action approved by Mrs Elwood Munger presi
dent and by Mrs Joseph Harris Jr chairman of the districts
youth welfare committee
The federation assured representation the general
by its chairman Paul Elliott who explained that
all members chosen basis exclusion bit to
plans representation
al the earliest possible moment.
One of basic principles of approved by the
executive committee announced by Elliott follows:
Every governmental, social religious and community
agency with the promotion OF wholesome youth
activity and youth welfare Is invited to representation this
committee and is urged send the of its representa-
es to the committee to the Los Angeles Examiner and
other Hearst newspapers, backing the program
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
ORDERS PAYMENT

Judge OHara ordered Hess n
pay the alimony- $3.50 down anc
$50 a week until the 500 was
paid, plus continuing payments oil
$3.50 a week.
But that wasn't all he ordered
N"You take Robert downtown
tomorrow and get him good
suit OF Clothes" he told Mrs
Robertson. Charge ~ 20 his
father. I'll see that he pays IT,"
BUY War Savings stamps the
convenient way Order them
delivered 10 your door from your
Detroit Times carrier-saleSman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Hirohito Nominated
As Ruler OF World

NEW YORK. Oct. Ia GNS)--
Emperor Hirohito of Japan is IN
line for a promotion maybe,
The Tokyo radio confidently as
serted today that III the ways of
the emperor are understood fully
by the people of the world there
should not be any objection IN
having our emperor As the ruler
of the world
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Pedestrian Hit
By Trolley, Dies

A man tentatively identified as
John KlaSen, 1874 w. Forest. was
injured fatally early today when
he stepped into the path of a
Baker car on Michigan, near
Washington.
The DSR motorman, John Gun
bingham, OF 1854 Bessemore, said
the victim walked into the street
against a red light and was on
the tracks before he could bring
the car 10 a stop. He was dead
on admission 10 Receiving Hos
pital.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14

Wait Our hsn'S
Clothing ospt
for G. eater
Values
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Rumsnian Plot Reported

STOCKHOLM. Oct. Il INS)-
The Stockholm newspaper Dagens
Nyheter today reported the arrest
Of 100 members Of a Rumanian
opposition movement charged with
attempting the overthrow of Pre-
mier AntoneScu'S government.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
Remove Crime Causes

Gov Warren speaking before the peace officers meeting
pleaded the delegates direct all their civic thought to-
ward solution of the youth crime problem
I'VE only prevent crime among the chill
dren he said but must cooperate to the
Members your association should devote and
time thought along with all other civic and law
enforcement agencies relieve conditions such confront
rs today M 10 eliminate their causes"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14

SAN FRANCISCO Oct 1.-THE first tangible steps toward
the solution Of San Francscos growing juvenile delinquency
problem taken Yesterday when four agencies submitted
recommendations designed to hasten the dangers
abatement.
They
A request BY Juvenile Judge Thomas NJ Foley To the
grand jury that immediate steps taken provide
ing for juvenile detention home and and that
of vocational study be provided for offenders while in
tOdv
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14
MI. Clemens Filler Hurt

Flight 1t. Paul Sidney Warren
Of Mt, Clemens, is in serious con-
dtion from injuries received in
overseas duty with the RCAF'
Canadian air headquarters at
Ottawa announced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-14

Order War Stamps delivered
TO your home by your Detroit
carrier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10
Shower Is Given
At LavtOnsville

LAYTONSVILLE, Jan. 9.-Mrs.
P. T. Fitzhugh of Hel-Jack Farms
was given shower Wednesday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Cora
Howard by the Homemakers of Lay
louisville, following a dessert
luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ayton, whose
home on the Laytonsville -Olney
road was badly damaged by fire,
are living with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Ayton pending repairs to their
home.
Mrs. Blanche Howes is spending
some time in Gaithersburg at the
home of Mrs. Oscar Fulks. Mrs.
Achsah Davis and Miss Myra
Thompson are other former resi-
dents of this place who now are at
the Fulks home for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Atwood and
their family are leaving this week
to make their home in Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10
Miss Washburn
Wed Yesterday
In Clarendon
Arlington Girl
Becomes Bride of
Floyd B. Morris

Miss Maxine Roselle Washburn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Weston Washburn of Arlington, and
Mr.. Floyd Barton Morris, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Barton G. Morris of
Worthington, Ind, were married
yesterday afternoon in the Claren-
don Methodist Church.
The Rev. DR.. Norwood P. Myers
off1ciated at the 4:30 o'clock cere-
mony, for which Mr.. John Wigent
played the music and white gladi-
oluses and evergreens decorated the
church.
Mr.. Washburn escorted his daugh-
ter to the altar and gave her in
marriage and she wore a wedding
dress of ivory satin with a veil of
illusion and carried a prayer book
overlaid with a white orchid and
bouvardia.
Mrs. Ernest c. Belts, jr., was
matron of honor for her sister and
was gowned in blue faille and net,
with which she wore a short veil
held by headpiece of blue flowers
and carried a bouquet of mixed
flowers.
The bridesmaids were Miss Betty
Jane Morris, sister of the bride
groom, and Miss Hazel Brockhaus,
the former dessed in pink and the
latter in blue lace and net, with
which they wore flower head
dresses and short wells and carried
bouquets of mixed flowers.
Mr.. Ernest C. Belts, jr., of Takoma
Park was the best man and Mr.. Will
liam A. Whittle, jr., of Baltimore
and Mr.. Kenneth Sine of Takoma
Park served as ushers.
A reception after the ceremony
was held at the home of the brides
parents, following which Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris left for New York
Later this month they will go to
Edmonton, Canada, where they will
make their home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10
Notes From Rockville and Vicinity
Mrs. Evans Is Among Residents
Entertaining During the Week
Mrs. Guy VI. WHcon Away on Visit:
Mrs. Hershberger and Son Return

and Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Lipford
were joint hostesses this evening
at a buffet supper followed by dane
ing at the home of the former fol-
members of the younger set. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry
Barber, DR.. and Mrs. Carl Wilbanks
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Walker, Mr.
and Mrs. George Ward, Mr.. and Mrs
w. L. Plummer, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Mullican, Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Ward
Mr.. and Mrs. George Harding and
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Reck.
Another social event of note was
a dessert bridge party Thursday
evening at the home of Mrs. Clyde
Thomas, when her guests were
Mrs. Merle Jacobs, Mrs. Lawrence
Darby, Mrs. Lewis Reed, Mrs. Will
liam Cooley, Mrs. Garrison Bell
Mrs. Irwin Thomas, Miss Ella Plum
mer, Mrs. Carroll Walker, Mrs. Ear,
Williams, Mrs. Norman Belt anc
Mrs. George Darby.
Miss LaRue Thomas returned this
week from a visit of several days
in Florence, S. C.
Pvt. Harold U. Peddicord of the
United States Army spent this week
with mis- parents, Mr.. and Mrs Sam
uel H. Peddicord. He will return to
active duty tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Louis Bum
ger are spending this week end with
the formers parents, the Rev. and
Mrs. James H. Haley. Married by
the brides father Christmas Day,
they went to New York on their
wedding trip and will make their
home in Richmond.
Mrs. Helen Rice and her son, Mr..
Willard Rice, of Jamestown moved
to Gaithersburg this week and are
making their home with Mrs. v. H.
Nicholson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10
Miss Fleishman
And NJ. E. Lewis
Are Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Freshman
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Beatrice Fleishman,
to Mr. Melvin Earl Lewis, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Moses Lewis.
The bride is on the faculty of the
public schools of the District of
Columbia and holds a bachelor of
arts degree from George Washing
ton University.
Mr.. Lewis is on the accounting
staff of the Public Utilities Com
mission of this city and is COM
plotting graduate work at American
University. He also holds degrees
from Southeastern and George
Washington Universities He is a
member of Pi Gamma MI, national
social sciences honorary fraternity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10

ROCKVILLE, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Ward
Evans entertained a few Rockville
friends and others at bridge and
luncheon Tuesday and Mrs. Thomas
M. Anderson was hostess at a SIM
liar function the same afternoon.
Mrs. Guy M. Wilcox is in Altman,
N. Y, with her mother, Mr.. G. w.
CorWin. Mr.. Wilcox's sister, Mrs.
Edith Wagner of New York, is at
the Wilcox home in Rockville dur
ing her absence.
Mrs. Virginia Hershberger and
son, Webb, have returned to Pooles-
vile after visiting in Towson, Md.
Mrs. Parke L. King entertained at
dinner in her home Tuesday eve
ming. Her guests were Miss Mar
garet Scherrer, Mrs. Richard Price,
Miss Pauline Counselman and Mrs.
Dorsey Howes.
Maj and Mrs. Joseph M. White
and their guests, Col. and Mrs.
Frank Chamberlin of Atlanta, Ca,
are spending few days in Harris
burg, Pa, visiting Col. and Mrs.
Charles DeShileds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10

Halliday, r., United States Army,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Francis
Halliday Of Woburn, Mass.
Miss DUNCAN attended st. Gerard
Majella School and was graduated
from st. Agnes Academy, Rockville
Center, Long Island.
Mr.. Halliday attended Keith
Academy, Lowell, Mass, and Bridg-
ton Academy, Bridgton, Me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10
Weekend Guests

Gen. Walter D. Smith, retired, and
Mrs. Smith Of 1905 Army Navy drive
have as weekend guests their SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
ROLAND Berry and small son, Rol-
land Berry, jr., and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ridgeway Smell of Harrisonburg, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10
Return to Florida

Comdr. and Mrs. Robert Gold
thwaite, who have been the guests
for a few days of Comdr. and Mrs.
w. v. R. Vieweg of South Arlington
have returned to their home in
Jacksonville, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10
Miss Ann DUNCAN
Will Be Married

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond /. DUNCAN
of Hollis, Long Island, formerly of
Washington, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Ann
White DUNCAN, to Mr.. John Francis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-10
Younger Set Guests
At Gaithersbur9

GAITHERSBURG, Jan. 9.-Par-
ties for the early new year have
highlighted the social calendar here
this week DR.. and Mrs. Jan Micuda
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Loss Of Eye in Assault
Brinqs ! 10 6 Year Term

Cleveland Adams. "a. colored, 900
block of L street NV, was sentenced
yesterday to serve from 2 to 6 years
in the penitentiary by Justice
Matthew F. Mcclure of District
Court on two counts of assault with
a dangerous weapon in connection
with which Tom Sam, owner of a
Chinese laundry in the 400 block of
K street NV, was said to have lost
an eye and suffered broken arm.
Assistant United States Attorney
John c. Conliff, jr.. said Adams had
started welding a knife after being
informed he could not obtain shirt
at the laundry without a ticket and
that he stabbed the laundry owner
in the eye. In his efforts to defend
himself, Mr.. Conliff said, the laundry
proprietor threw brick at Adams
which the latter hurled back and
broke the laundry owners arm. The
eye had to be removed as a result
OF the knife wound, Mr.. Conliff as
serted.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Information Aides Needed
Al Servicemen's S Clubs

Men or women who can give a
few hours day to war service are
needed as volunteers to man in
formation desks at servicemen's
clubs A call for volunteers was
issued last night by Mrs. Harry S.
Bernton, head of the Civilian De-
fense Volunteer Office.
Volunteers may register at either
the Volunteer Office at 1924 F.
street NV. or at the booth at 1921
Pennsylvania avenue NV, or may
obtain information by calling Re-
public 5105.
Mrs. Bernton said the work in
volved giving information to visit
ing servicemen and would require
only short course of instruction,
classes for which are to be held
next Monday through Thursday
from 10 am. to noon or from 7:45
to pm.