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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
LANDLORD MUST
 PRODUCE PROOF
Owner of WOlcOtt Street Houses Alleged ViOlatOr
 of Sanitary Code

A lot of water passed under the bridge this morning in municipal court, but there is still no water in the Wolcott street residence of which Frederick B. Drexel is land- lord.
 Drexel, appearing in court today, three days after his case was to have been heard, was ordered by Judge John L. .Gaffney to take his counsel. Atty. George Crocicchia and Inspector Thomas Murphy of the health department, to his ! 70 houses on Wolcott street, and show them what improvements have been made since he was notified almost two months ago.
 The charge of violating the city sanitary code was lodged against Drexel on the complaint of tenants who told the health inspector that for two weeks they have had no water. Evidence presented in court this morning showed that 8 two- family house at 463 Wolcott street cesspool is badly in Iced of re- pairs. At 443 Wolcott street, water pipes have frozen and tenants are completely without sanitary facili- ties. Drexel is landlord as admins trator of his mothers estate, he said today.
 Judge Gaffney indicated that un- less adequate proof of his good in- tentions can be given to the health department by tomorrow morning Drexel will be faced with the pos sibility of losing his right as admin istrator of the property, as well as with @ jail sentence. ..... s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06

companies.
 The reported order would hit a number of local churches and schools, as well as theaters, bowling alleys and other places of amuse- ment. Affected oil users here are awaiting offlcial word from Wash ington on the reports.
 The fuel oil panel of the Water bury war price and rationing board announced today that coupons have been issued here for the purchase of 25,50O,00O gallons of fuel oil.
 It was also announced that many large consumers had failed to file their reports on conversion before the deadline yesterday and face federal action. Survey forms were required from all users of 10000 or more gallons year.
 Fred A. Webb, oil administrator also announced that special sur- vey of oil use in bowling alleys, theaters, and hotels has been or- dered. This would seem to bear out the Washington reports.
 Waterbury has six public schools which burned oil. One has already been converted, work on four others is progressing, and at the sixth school, Slocun1, one of two boilers is to be converted.
 Several Catholic schools are also affected by the reported ban.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
NAVY CROSS FOR
 NEW HAVEN MAN

Pearl Harbor, Jan. 6-(UP)-Capt. Ernest G. Small, commander of the heavy cruiser Salt Lake City, who played major role in the smashing of a Japanese fleet headed for Guadalcanal on the night of let. H. 12, was rewarded with Navy Cross today.
 The decoration was presented to Capt. Small, of New Haven, Conn, by Admiral Chester w. Nimitz, commando -in- chief of the Pacific fleet.
 Due to his aggressiveness and de- termined action and through his skill and devotion to duty" Admiral Niinitz said. "A superior Japanese force heading for Guadalcanal was destroyed or turned back"
 The action, off Savo Island, re- suited in sinking of heavy cruiser. one transport and four destroyers. Another Japanese cruiser was bad ly damaged and several other ves- sels probably were sunk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
OBITUARY
(NEA Photo)

ly officiating. Burial will be in Woodtick cemetery, Wolcott. friends may call at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 o'clock.
 FISHER-Mrs. Filomena Fiscelli (Flsher), wife of Luigi Fiscelli, of 127 Russell street, died this morn- ing at the Waterbury hospital, fol- lowing a short illness. A native of Italy, she had been resident of this city for 54 years.
 Mrs. Fiscelli was well known in the Brooklyn section. She enjoyed a wide circle of friends, especially among the Italian people who held her in the highest esteem. She was a devout communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Car mel.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Fiscelli leaves three sons, Joseph Fisher of Jamaica, l.. l.; John Fisher of Wa terbury; and Attorney Louis J. Fish CT of High Point, N. O.; a daughter, Mrs. Rocco Genua of this city; one brother, Nicholas Dez!nno of Brook lyn; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held privately Friday morning from the Colasanto funeral home, 932 Bank street, to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church, where a high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to II o'clock and tomorrow afternoon and even- ing from 2 to II o'clock.
 KILMER-Sanford Hart Kilmer died yesterday afternoon at his home, 179 Tudor street A native of Pine Plains, New York. he had been resident of this city for 5l years.
 MT. Kilmer was member of Comstock lodge, No. 13 Knights of Pythias; and White Oak camp, No. 3, Woodmen of the World.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Helen (Wheeler) Kilmer, he leaves SC, eral nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, time and other arrangements to be announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
Cases onDocket
 of Police Court

CaSss and dispositions in muni- cipal court this morning were as follows:
 Armand Colella, 16, of 75 Garden circle, charged with speeding, nolle for $10.
 Joseph Howel, 26, of 212 Wolcott street, taxi driver involved in an &C., cident on Bank street, booked on a road rules charge, nolle for $5.
 William Frifa, 20, of g Acron street, also arrested on road rules charge, nolle for $5.
 Edward Mcbride, 19, of Plymouth, accused of breach of the peace, re- leased from probation for Army in- duction.
 Six people booked on misconduct charges in connection with a raid on Abbott avenue residence, were granted continuances until aatur- day under bonds of $l,000 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
BUTTER SHORTAGE
 MOREACUTE HERE

Crowds flocked to various grocery .storeH in the city yesterday after noon when word spread that they had received shipments of butter. Limitations of or1e-half 8 pound per customer prevailed at virtually all of the stores and grocers watched to see that no repeaters came.
 Already many of the stores of the city lave adopted the plan of sell Ing heavily demanded products only to, regular customers and many prospective purchasers have been turned away from stores they do not patronize regularly. The plan Is used by many grocers in a form of rationing and in an attempt to prevent hoarding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
FUNERALS

The funeral of Peter J. Moran will be held tomorrow morning at 8:SO o'clock from the Bergin Fun eral Home, 290 East Main street. to St. Francis Xavier church for a solemn requiem Mass at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Anthony Bernikas, was held yesterday from tEe Ma zaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter street, to St. Joseph's church where a requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus. Choir music was in charge of Alexander J. Aleksis, organist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Bearers were John Pocius, John Alexanaravich, Peter Gelbogis and Charles Bernius.
 Funeral services for Charles El- zines, $50 Bank street. will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 from the Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter street to St. Joseph's church at g where a requiem Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in Cal. vary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from ? to II p. m. today. !
 The funeral of Mrs. Jane E. DerwIn will be held tomorrow morning from the Bergln funeral home, 200 East Main street, at 8:30 o'clock to Sacred Heart church at 9. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening. Burial will take place in old st. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Flora Cham- bers was held yesterday at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. pr. John J. Snavely, pastor of First Methodist church, offlciated. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were Howard Sills, Hobert Norton, Ivory French and John Perugini.
 Tie funeral Of Mrs. Catherine F. Miller, 2a0 Hillside avenue. will be held tomorrow at 0:i5 Q. m. from the home to st. Margaret's church at i0. Burial will be In new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
FIREMEN HONOR
 LATE COMRADE
Chief, Fire Commissioners Attend Rites for Lieut.
 Charles BOckwith

Full departmental honors were paid to Fire Lieutenant Charles P. Bockwith of Engine Company 2. Washington avenue station, at bis funeral which was held this norn- ing at S:15 o'clock from the Mul- vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Margaret's church.
 The Rev. Leonard Conlon cele- brated the solemn high Mass of re. quiem at o'clock, assisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan as deacon, and Rev. John A. Conlan as suh-deacon. Professor John L.. Bonn played Q special musical program.
 Chief Thomas Cavanaugh led am honorary delegation including Conl- missioners Finton J. Phelan, Archie bald Phillips and Gordon Somers.
 Captain Walter Lanoue and Lieus tenant Timothy Morgan headed the escort of bearers who were Captain Philip Kelly, Captain John AhearIl, Captain w. J. Fitzgerald. Lieut.. James Mccoy, Lieut.. Maurice Noonan and Lieut.. John Dooley.
 Interment was in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery, with services b3 Rev. John Conlan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06

A large delegation from the Hill will be at the Knights of Colum- bus hall tomorrow evening to witt ness the debate between St. Francis CYO and the Blessed Sacrament CYO teams debating on the sub- ject: Resolved that the Govern ment should take over the control of Public Utilities"
 The St. Francis debating team has made wonderful progress this year, under the tutelage of Rev. James Sullivan, who has worked very hard with the CYO and the team has shown the fruits of his labor.
 St. Francis Holy Name society in- stalled their newly elected officers Monday evening, at their regular business meeting, held in the base ment of the parochial school. Off, ficers taking over for the year 1943 are: President Edward Goggins; vice president, James Gladney; fi- nancial secretary, James Cusick; re- cording secretary, Walter Neihbur; treasurer, William F. Kelly; banner bearer, Dennis Tehan, and chaplain, Rev. David O'Keefe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
Schools, Churches, Amusement Places Face
Judge Healey Takes Office
 For Third Term

Judge Patrick Healey today be- gan his third term as probate judge for the Waterbury probate district, which takes in this city, Middlebury and WOlcOtt.
 Because of the serious illness of Mayor Vincent A. SCully, the inc auguration ceremonies were brief and simple. The oath was admin istered by former Judge Dennis J. Slavin in the courtroom, before 8 group of relatives and friends of the judge. The court was banked with baskets and bouquets of flowers.
 Judge Healey was elected to succeed Judge SIavin in 1888, fOl- lowing the latter's announcement of plans to retire. He was rcelect- ed in 194O and 1942, and has con- slstently led the Democratic ticket on election day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06

At their first meeting in their new clubhouse, members of the Platts Mills Community Club last night elected Harry Mclean pres : ident for this year.
 Other officers named at last nights session were:
 Vice-president, Pierre Promo vost; secretary, Mrs. George Park ins; treasurer, Louis Curtis, enter tainment chairman, Mrs. Ralph Latimer; board of directors, Wal ter Roberts, Luther Tooker, Louis Braun, Charles Durbin and Mrs. Shea.
 Annual reports of the special committees, entertainment com imttee and treasurer were read.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06

Pvt. Charles s. williams, 30, of Waterbury, is we'll on his way to ' becoming an important fighting unit of the United States Marine Corps after completing his recruit training at Paris Island, s. O., and advancing to the second phase of his training. He is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles R. Williams of 8S Wheeler street.
 Pvt. Williams attended Crosby high school and was em- ployed as g die hardener by the ChaOe Metal Works prior to his enlistment in the Marine Corps. He hopes to get into the aviation branch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
FORMER HARVARD
 PRESIDENT PASSES

Boston, Jan. 6-CUP)-A. Law. renee Lowell, 86, former president of Harvard University, died at his Back Bay home today.
 Lowell had retired in 1883 after nearly quarter of a centllry,s service as the head of the nations oldest university. His death came unexpectedly.
 Funeral services will be held Sat- urday at II a. m. in the Harvard Memorial Church in the Harvard yard at Cambridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following couples have filed marriage intentions at the Bureau of Vital Statistics:
 James E. Painter, 19O Monmouth avenue, and Arlene c. McCabe, 368 Willow street.
 Warren F. Green, 43 SOuth- wick avenue, and Catherine Lucian, B Bishop street.
 Philip A. Hennessey, 67 Hillside avenue, and Agnes M. Doran, S5 Wyman street.
 Francis McGowan, Oakville, and Helen Pocius, 27 West Porter street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
Washington To Rule
 On Drastic Measures
 To Meet Emergency
to File Heating Conversion Forms Special @ Underway Here

A new fuel oil crisis faced Wa terbury today when, reports from washington stated that the Petro-
 letiln Administration for War will issue within a day or two an order forbiddlng any further fuel oil to schools, churches and amusement centers. The reports also stated that factories manufacturing their own electricity from fuel oil will be ordered to purchase their electricity from Coal-burning public utility
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
AsccLAUGHRY KILLED

Cairo, Jan. 6- tUPl = Ar Vice Marshall w. McClauehry, comman- der of the British Ar headquaTters in Egypt. was among those killed in an alrplane crash here Monday, it was revealed today.
 Lady Tedder. wife Of Air Marshall Sir Arthur William Tedder. vice. chief of staif of the Royal Air Force, also was killed in the crash.
 No further details were avail- able.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
DR. GRILLE WEAKER

Cleveland, O., Jan. 6. (UP)-Dr. George w. Grille, 78, surgeon who has been critically i'll for several days, was reported growing weaker today at Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
 The world-renowned surgeon, who was one of the founders of the Cleveland clinic, is suffering from 8 heart ailment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. G-(UP)-Weather fOcecasts
 MASSACHUSETTS nnd CON- NECTHCUT - Continued cold to- mightS snow beginning west of the Connecticut River late tonight OF early Thursday forenoon.
 RHODE ISLAND and MAINE Continued cold tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
@saMz1ynvE ESTABLISHED IseS
esIAsLIsHED issS

Getting off On The Right Foot With The Right Hose.
 Some men are irritoted with wool hosiery-other men are irritoted without its- SO - many men - m0ny minds.
 But-if you h0ve cold feet-feet 0s cIommy as fish on ice-you need worm wool hose on your feet more than we need them on our shelves.
 We've got wonderful oll wool soft foot woEming hose 0t $I.00 with beautiful, rich, eoIoEfuI. selected Argyle patterns and Scotch wooIs ot $z.5o- with quite good display ct $i.So and $2.o0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06

at the funeral home this after noon and evening.
 The funeral of Walter E. Traver, 168 South Main street was held to- day at 1:30 p. nj. from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, with Rev. pr. John J. Snavely, pas- tor of First Methodist church, of ficiating. Burial was in West cem- etery, Plainville.
 Private funeral services for Craig Woodward Blye, three -year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Blye of Norwich, took place today at Il A, m. at Riverside Memorial Chapel, Riverside street. Rev Conner R. Lewis officiated. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
 Funeral services for John J. Brady fl Greenleaf avenue, will be held tomorrow at 8:15 &. m. from the home of SS. Peter and Paul church at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Andrew DiPietro took place this morning at S:15 o'clock from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank street, to St. Lucy'S church. The Rev. Felix Sooglio eel ebrated the requiem Mass at g o'clock.
 The bearers, all members of the Waterbury office, Metropolitan h. surance Company, included James Bredice, Joseph Santoro. Andrew Kowal, Bosificio Longo, Fred Eder- ginio, and Felix Nardiello.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with services by Father Scoglio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06

plorthern Ireland Is iubllant oler ess bumper potato crop sn these times ol food shortages, and is calling the potato the new Ally."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
SKATING POPULAR
 WITH YOUNGSTERS
Washington Park Pond Is Scene of Activity; CYO
 Team to Debate
Washington Hill

Religious instructions for gram mar school children of the public schools will be resumed tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'coclk, at St. Francis parochial school. Also on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
 There will be the regular weekly meeting of Boy Scout Troop g, at Washington Park Community House this evening from 2 to g o'clock. With the continued cold weather, skating has been the important win ter activity at Washington park skating rink the past week., The pond has been cleaned off and the children of the Hill have been "go- ing to town.
 The St. Francis Xaviers Holy Name AS tournament played their 11th game of the season this week. with the following scores:. J. Fitz- maurice 21, McHugh 21; T. Cough Ian "A, E. O'Donnell IS; Tom Con- wa, IS, D. O'Neil 27. The stand- i1on ic oc fn11Nucs-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
RED CROSS FORMING
 SWIMMING CLASSES

Red Cross swimming classes for women will be held at Crosby high school next Monday night, Jan. Il, at 6 and 2 o'clock. The instruction opened last Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06

KILMER-In this city, Jan. 5, ls43, Stanford H. Kilmer, of l79 Tudor St. Funeral to be announced rom the Clark Funeral Home' 70 state St
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06
DIED

FISCELLI (FIsHER)-In this city, Jan. eth, i943. Mrs. Luigi FisceHi (Fisher) of 127 Russell St. tr- santo Funeral Home, 9S2 Bank St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-06

at the funeral home this after noon and evening.
Evening star., 1943-12-03
Berlin Mob Threatens
To Lynch Rodiomon
Reverting to English
~ the Associated PreSs

1y the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 3.-An angry
Berlin mob which was fighting
fires after recent Raj raid
almost lynched an English
Fascist who broadcasts for the
Germans when the broadcaster.
during the excitement. spoke
in English to another fire-
fighter, the German radio said
yesterday.
The broadcaster possibly may
have been Lord Haw Haw."
the American-born William
Joyce.
A warden arrested the broad
caster and the firefighter, the
radio said, adding that while
they were being taken to the
police station lit was only with
difiiculty that people in the
streets were prevented from
lynching both of them"
Evening star., 1943-12-03

pi and chairman Of the Finance
Committee, who died In 1o4D. That
was the whole story. ] had nothing
more to do with It,"
Mr.. Herring said there was moth
ing irregular about the appearance
of attorneys for the aircraft COM
panies before the committee.
Would Have Acted Earlier.
Hundreds of attorneys from dif-
ferent companies have appeared be-
fore us asking for various things"
he said. TT just happened they
came in late and therefore We had
to pass this amendment. If it had
been called to our attention during
hearings on the bill itself. the cor
rection probably would have been
made at that time"
The same day Chairman Vinson
asked the Justice Department to
look into the disposition of the fund
allegedly set up by the aircraft COM
panies Representative Grant, Re-
publican. of Indiana presented a
statement which he said he was
reading from q Government report
to the effect that $50, 900 of the fund
went to Frank j. Comfort, Demo-
cratic national committeeman from
Iowa; $3.50 to the New York law
firm Of Olvany, Eisner IL Donnelly
and $4,000 to its Washington rep
resentative. William Jameson, for
mer Representative from Iowa.
Justice Department omcials would
not reveal the scope OF the grand
jury investigation. 1t was recalled,
however, that several other phases
of the Brewster inquiry was directed
to the attention Of the Justice De-
partment by the investigating COM
mittee. Included were the state
ments made by Tom de Lorenzo
president Of Local 365. UAW-CIO. at
Brewster in which he admitted falsi-
fications Of Government records, in
Guiding Selective Service registra-
ton and Civil Service applica-
ton.
Evening star., 1943-12-03
Civil Service Denies
Yielding 10 Pressure
On Loyalty Inquiries

Denying that 1t has responded to
pressure regarding loyalty investi-
cations, As charged yesterday by
Representative Busbey. Republican.
of Illinois the Civil Service Com
mission today termed the pressure"
suggestion absolutely without foun-
dation In fact"
While determined not to inter
fere with the civil liberaties Of
American citizens the commission
said 1t had disqualified for Govern
ment service 46l persons who vers
found to be members Of the Com
mnist Party or active in support
OF Communist Party principles.
Representative Busbey had de-
clared the commissions order not to
ask an applicant If he is Commu-
nistic. Fascist or pro-Nazi "opens
the door to let unlimited subversive
elements in to join those already
on the Federal payroll to undermine
and destroy our Government" and
named the United Federal Workers
as one of the groups exerting pres
sure on the commission.
AT the conference with the
United Federal Workers OF America"
the commissions statement read,
the representatives OF this group
stated that, in their Judgment, the
commission should not ask questions
designed to develop whether appl-
cants had followed the Communist
party line The commission said it
was in complete disagreement with
the UFW representatives on this
point. and that 1t would continue to
develop such evidence.
The commission feels that the
results Of its activities in terms Of
the number Of persons whom 1t has
found not TO be qualified for Gov
ernment employment speak for
themselves"