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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Controller Prepares
Financial Statement
City's Status to Be Set Forth as Preliminary to
Floating 100000 Loan Within Present Month

day In the presence of city finance
officials and the successful bid and
its terms presented to the board Of
finance that same day.
The statement forwarded to the
prospective bidders will contain in
formation pertinent to the city's an
ticipated tax collections for the first
five months of next year, tax due
dates, the total grand levy, bonded
indebtedness Of the city and other
similar figures.
This year the city is requesting
$780, 900 less than the loan acquired
for the first half of 1913. The notes
are for 1856 days tenure and are
paid off in lump sum on June 9Th
of the year they are current.
Among the banks expected to bid
on these notes are the LIST National
Bank Of Boston; F. s. Moseley & Co.
Of New York; 1st Boston Corp. Of
New York; Chase National Bank Of
New York; and a combined corpor-
alive association Of the Waterbury
National Bank and the Chemical
Bank & Trust Co. of New York.
The last successful bidder was the
Central Hanover Bank g. Trust
whose terme called for q 40 interest
rate for the 1855 day note Of $780,
90.
No bid, under city charter, can be
accepted until the board Of alder
men have given fina. approval to the
1914 budget, which latter move Is
expected tonight.
Wbidreportvnoyfirh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Business Decline
Predicted

Boston, Dec. g. CUP - The
United Business Service predicts a
general decline in all business and
industrial activity for 1914 on the
basis of a German collapse by spring.
The service excepted only build
ing and agriculture from the gen.
eral decline. Farm income in 1914,
it said, probably will reach $4,000
O00, 000-a new all-time high and a
10 per cent gain over 1943. The fore
cast also added that food supplies
for civilians will be more plentiful.
The report said that wage rates
would rise further despite controls
and predicted more strikes, with a
10 per cent drop in employment from
1943. Some 100000 persons now
employed will be jobless by the end
of 1914, the service predicted.
The total volume of business in
1914, the report said, probably will
be from 10 to IL per cent smaller
than in 1913.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
new LOCATION
FOR ST. LOUIS
Popular Service Company
Now in Position to
ObIige Patrons

Waterbury motorists whose treads
are getting low had cause for en-
enlargement as st. Louis Service.
Inc, moved into its new home at
444 West Main street, Saturday.
The entire third floor Of the
building is taken up with stocks OF
tires, tubes, and rubber used in the
retreading and vulcanizing depart
ment on the second floor under the
direction of Edward LaCroix, as
sisted by Angelo Stance, Jerry Au-
bin, and Robert LOOMS.
Directly at the rear Of the plant
Is a tire repair service to care for
both passenger and commercial We
hicles, under direction of Peter Ro-
zun, assisted by Joe LaRose.
In the rear Of the store are the
tire sales and battery service de-
partments. The company provides
regular and emergency battery
sales and service.
Scores of people visited the store
yesterday to wish good luck to Lar
ny st. Louis, who organized his
company almost ten years ago, after
being assistant manager of the
Hartford district of the Firestone
Co. for eight and one half years.
Aside from the automobile de-
partments, the store includes a re-
tail department with divisions for
toys, household and kitchen furn-
ishings, sports goods, and floor COW
ering. A large stock room on the
second floor is filled with toys, BIZ
cycles, and auto accessories.
The personnel of the concern has
had wide and long experience.
Frank Braatz, the manager, has
been with the company for six
years, and has been in the tire
business for IL years
Other employees are: Ernest St..
Louis, son of the owner, Wanda
Bowkowski, in charge of sales
Betty Orlando, bookkeeper, and
Margaret O'Brien, secretary to Mr..
st. Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Compensation
Agreements

Compensation Commissioner
John j. O'Connell today approved
the following agreements for spe-
cific payment in case of perma-
nent injury or for weekly pay
mentS during disability:
Raymond Lajoie of 253 Bank
street against American Brass
Company, $25 for seven and IL
weeks, Is per cent loss of second
right finger.
George Alderman of Thomaston
against American Brass Company,
of Torrington, $2440 beginning
November 30, back injury.
Frederick Ehrhardt of Torring-
ton against John L. Santa and
the Torrington Grill, $50 begin
ming November 6, injury to left
knee.
Ceaser Magistrai of Torring-
ton against Oneglia and Gerva-
SIM, Inc, of Torrington, $50 be-
ginning November IA, injury to
right index finger.
Harold Reinhard of 76 Albion
street against Scovill Manufacture
ing Company, $2964 for three
weeks, burn to left foot, partial
incapacity.
Merle A. Dubea of Torringtor
against American Brass Company
of Torrington, $50 beginning No.
vember 20, injury to left hand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
President
PARKING meter
! RECEIPTS DROP
Reduction of $9,2S7 Re-
ported for First Eleven
Months of Year

Omcial figures released today re-
veal that parking meter receipts for
The first II months of 1913 are
t9.28753 less than for the same Pc
Rod In 1912. Total receipts for this
PEARS period are $26,38375 as COM
pared with the 1912 figure Of $685.
671.2B.
AZ reported here, previously the
greater part Of this reduction is
rs result Of the gasoline and tire
wartime restrictions, plus the re-
StrictionS. plus the recent state di-
receive that resulted in 1877 city
meters being removed from locations
within IS feet of intersections or
croB- walks.
An estimated revenue Of $4,000
from this source has been set up for
this year which will not be met
considering the present ration of
returns. In the belief that next
years returns will be comparable
budget officials have set up and esti-
Eaate Of $27, 800 for the 1914 returns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
II Hurt In
Worcester Fire

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 6-(,UP)-
Eleven persons suffered smoke in
halation or shock due to exposure
in sub-freezing weather early today
when spectacular three alarm fire
partly demolished combination
business and apartment block on
Main and Mill streets.
The blaze was discovered by Mrs.
Florina Hinckley, first floor ten
ant, who called firemen and aroused
other occupants of the three-story
building.
Hospitalized were Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Lasonde and their son
Francis, Charles F. Curran and his
sister Katherine, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Zelinsky, and Elzer Dupuis and his
son John. All were rescued by fire
men over ladders.
Mrs. Mary Connors and her two
mouth-old son Frederick were
saved by two policemen. Mrs
Hinckley escaped unhurt.
Officials said damage would total
about $25 1000. The building houses
several business establishments, in
GLIDING barber shop, liquor store,
restaurant. and tire shor on the
first floor and apartments on the
upper floors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
EARBENDERS HOLD
WEEKLY CONTESTS
Holy Name Players to
Compete This Evening in
Card Tournament
Washington Hill

The st. Francis Xavier Holy Name
As tournament will play their week.
ly game Of As, in the basement OF
the parochial school tonight.
The entire Holy Name Society re-
ceive Holy Communion next Sum-
day at the 1880 o'clock Mass.
The Earbenders played their eighth
game of the season, yesterday at
Washington Park Community House
with the following results:-J. Fitz-
maurice %, Art. Dulac 10, j. Cuddy
17.--T. Conway Is. Ed. Leach 10. D.
Murphy %.
Wednesday Of this week. Is Holy
day of obligation, Feast Of Immac-
ulate Conception, Masses at st.
Francis will be at $50, $50, 1880.
and the last mass at $3.50 O'Clock.
Confessions will be heard Tuesday
afternoon, at o'clock, and in the
evening at 1880 o'clock.
Miss Marguerite Tierney. chair
man of the Christmas party COM
mittee Is calling q meeting OF her
committee for 1880 o'clock.
Patrick Wallace, director of the
old fashioned Minstrel show to be
held Saturday night, December 18th
is calling a rehearsal of the cast
tomorrow evening. at 8 o'clock. at
Washington Park Com immunity
House. This show is being put on
again by popular request so many
people have asked for return en-
gagement who were not able to at
tend the other performances. 1t is
a fine evenings entertainment good
singing, jokes, and piece orches-
ira to furnish dancing after the
show.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Drawn of
Keefe ST., have just returned from
a few days spent in New York city,
where they registered at The Hotel
New Yorker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
POLICE THREATEN
l., DRASTIC ACTION
No Interference to elk"
Cases of Accused Auto
~. mobile Drivers

Superintendent OF Police, Daniel
J. Carson, acting in cooperation
with Judge Arthur F. Ellis, chairman
OF the Highway Safety Commission
and others in an effort to reduce
the incident oftraffic fatalities, to-
day issued the following statement:
Every man on the Waterbury
Police Department, including myself,
will spend every minute possible
both on and OFF duty to check traf-
fic violations to aid in the drive to
reduce the number of motor vehicle
fatalities.
I'VE will not accept excuses from
motorists found risking their own
lives or those Of other persons while
operating motor vehicles. Persons
attempting to have cases fixed" be-
fore court presentation will find
themselves in different situations,
for that type of person will be shown
10 leniency by this department.
pedestrians, too, must observe
and obey our regulations about
crossing streets only at crosswalks
and only when allowed to proceed
by a traffic policeman or traffic
light"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Landing Squod
Wrecks ArendoI

An Allied landing squad, presum-
ably commandos, bombed and "com-
pletely destroyed" a foundry at Ar
endal. on the southeast coast of
Norway ITS miles southwest of Oslo,
the night Of Nov 20-21, Swiss
broadcast reported by U. S. Gov
eminent monitors said today.
The broadcast attributed its in
formation to Scandinavian press
dispatch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Planes Sink ysst
s U-BoutS :"

London, Dec. 6-CUP)-Planes OF
the British coastal command and
the United States Navy sank six
German submarines from packs OF
at least IS submarines which at
tempted to raid three Atlantic
conveys over period of eight days,
the air ministry revealed today.
The ministry said the enemy
making a double attack with two
packs of submarines, suffered two
separate defeats, each pack losing
three U-boats. with nine others at
tackled.
The first battle of the twin action
when a U-boat concentration was
reported near two conveys south OF
Iceland. Liberators and Hudsons OF
the coastal command and U. S. Ven
turas sighted and attacked the subs
without results the first day. The
next day, the planes discovered the
subs racing full speed on the sur
face in an effort to intercept the
convoy.
A U. S. Ventura got the first kill,
straddling the sub with depth charg-
es. Two hours later a liberator de-
stroyed the second and a Hudson,
attacking shortly after dawn the fol-
lowing morning, destroyed the third
U-boat, which threw up heavy an
ti-aircraft fire.
The submarine pack then broke
off the convoy attack, but shortly
after. another pack was reported
further south by a convoy, and lib
orators and Sunderlands of the
RCAF and the coastal command
went to the rescue.
The pack was sighted on the sur
face the next day, and after bat
tie lasting more than 10 hours the
surviving U-boats disappeared. The
first U-boat of this pack was sunk
about Is miles behind the convoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
SFORzA FORMER
WESLEYAN PROF
University Interested in
His Progress in Forming
New Italian Government

Middletown, Dec. g. Wesleyan
University is watching the progress
being made by Count Carlo Sforza
in his attempts to form new gov
eminent in Italy with great interest,
for many members of the faculty
and alumni body remember Count
Sforza when ne was at Wesleyan
as Visiting Professor of Information
al Relations. They also recall his
return visit to the University in
1910.
Count SforZa was member Of
the Wesleyan faculty during the sec
ond semester of 1928-29, and an ex-
animation of the records of that
period reveal that he had already
adopted the political philosophy
which has brought him into such
prominence during the last few
months.
In an interview shortly before
his departure In 1929, he might well
have been discussing today's devel-
opments when he said:
"Autocracies a n d nationalistic
schemes bring to nations only pass
ing successes Of prestige, but democ-
racy only, with all its pretended dis
advantages, can give a people last
ing dignity and security"
During his visit to Wesleyan in
1910, Count Sforza insisted that the
United States was already in the
war.
"Ycu are only fooling yourselves
when you insist that you are not"
he declared. Remember this-noth-
ing is 50 wrong as 10 think that a
free nation may find some peaceful
compromise with the totalitarian
regimes. This war will be decisive.
Either the dictators are going to be
supreme in thu whole world or are
going to disappear. There is going
to be no half way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
3 New EngIonders
Are Decorated

Boston, Dec. 6.-(UP)-Three New
England men have been commended
for exceptional bravery in fighting
off repeated aerial attacks while
serving as members of an armed
guard unit aboard merchantmen
in the Mediterranean, the Navy
announced today.
They are: Francis j. M. Brennan,
10, of Wilmington; Dona j. Boulais
Jr., %, of % Ford street, Provi-
dence, R. l.; Joseph P. Baggetta, %,
of 1O1 East Haverhill street, Law
renee.
The men were commended for
their vigilance in setting out "a
deadly curtain of fire so that enemy
raiders were forced to dodge contin-
ually, causing projectiles to fall
harmlessly and saving the ship from
destruction"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
BOY, IA, HAPPY
WITHOUT WHISTLE
Toy Removed From Robert
Schlesinger's Stomach
After II Weeks

Naugatuck, Dec. GA toy whistle
has been removed through the surg
ical skill of a doctor using an in
strument invented by himself,
which Robert Schlesinger, 14-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joy Schles-
niger, swallowed II weeks ago.
DR.. Chevalier Jackson, ST., of
Philadelphia, with the aid of an ESQ
phagoscope, withdrew the whistle
from the boys stomach and within
few minutes, Robert was walking
around and greeted his mother with,
I'm feeling fine" The surgery took
place at the Temple university in
Philadelphia.
The boys throat was frozen"
prior to the extraction and at it's
conclusion he told his mother. II
lidn't feel a thing" DR.. Jackson
will keep the whistle in his collec-
ton on unusual cases and Robert
said he didn't mind if he never saw
it again. He accidentally swallowed
1t Sept. 10 while playing.
The instrument used, long tubu-
Lar affair, was specially made be-
cause it had been found on a pre-
vious attempt that the whistle was
too big for the standardized ESQ
phagoScope. Robert was i'll for a
short time after the first attempt
several days ago but experienced
no i'll effects this time.
When 10 weeks had passed after
the whistle had become an apparent
inseparable part of the boy, DR..
Robert Dubois of Waterbury, at
tending physician, asked DR.. jack
son, noted surgeon, to attempt to
remove it.
Mrs. Schlesinger, who had been
in Philadelphia with her son for
more than week. was expected to
return with Robert today or tomor-
row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
WILLIAM 7. KELLY
NEW CITY GUEST

Torrington, Dec. GA class of "a
candidates was initiated into Tor
rington Aerie of Eagles at the
Eagles clubhouse Sunday afternoon
in honor of John j. Reichenberg
trustee
Speakers were William ]. Conlon
Of New Haven, state Eagles presi-
dent; William T. Kelly of Nauga-
tuck, state deputy who outlined the
part the Eagles are taking in COM
batting the general increase in jul
venile delinquency, and John j. CAL
lahan of New Haven, chairman of
the defense council board of the
State Eagles. Alex G.. Constable,
president of the local aerie, present.
ed Mr.. Reichenberg a pen and pen
Gil set Cornelius j. Hayes was in
charge of the degree team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
De Marignys
Now In Cuba

Havana, Dec. 6 = (UP) = Alfred
and Nancy De Marigny took up res
idence at the Hotel National today
after arriving from the Bahamas on
Ele schooner Kaye Queen"
De Marigny told reporters he ex-
pected to remain in Havana some
time. He said eventually he and his
pretty 19-year-old wife would es-
tablish a permanent residence at
Varadero, Cuba.
De Marigny's departure from b.
hama was at the request of the
Island government after jury
found him not guilty of a charge
of numbering his wealthy father-in
law, Sir Harry Cakes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
l8=YEAR=OLD LAD
IN QUARANTINE

City health officials revealed to-
day that one case of spinal menin-
gifts was found in Waterbury and
that the victim, an 18-year-old
youth, has been placed in the New
Haven General hospital for care.
Reported on the danger list the
youths condition was said to have
shown slight improvement this
morning. This is the only case of
this contagious disease reported to
date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
M'CANN, SIEGRIST
NOLLE RECIPIENTS

Naugatuck, Des. j-Judge Thorn
as Neary in borough court today
granted nolles in the cases of Mar
shall Mccain. Jr., 485 Rubber ave-
nue., and William Seigrist, % Cir
cular avenue, Beacon Falls, charg-
ed with violating the motor vehicle
law. They were notified Nov. %
after slight accident in Bridge
street, which was investigated by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06

Statements revealing the city's
financial standing will be forwarded
this week by Controller Neil F..
Maloney to various banking and fl
nancial houses in the East, as q
means Of offering them the oppor-
tunity to bid on the tax anticipation
notes of 1914 for the proposed city
loan in the amount Of 100000.
Thursday, Dec. 16, has been set
as the deadline for the receipt Of
bids by the city and 1t Is planned
that all bids will be opened on that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT

Boston, Dec. 6.-(UP)-Edward j.
O'Neil, IS, of Cambridge, who left
school to help support his family af-
ter brother, sister and sister-in-
law were killed in the Cocoanut
Grove holocaust a year ago, died
at hospital here yesterday OF in
juries suffered when he fell down an
elevator shaft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following realty deeds are
on record with the Town Clerks
office.
Release OF Mortgages
Margaret Nolan to Paul G. J.
FOurnier.
Joseph Petrauskas to Arthur f.
WOrster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
APPRAISERS FILE
INVENTORY HERE

An inventory filed and accepted
with the Probate court on the estate
of the late Siegfried Engert, who
died July 26, 1913, reveals a total
estate of $20,970.45.
Property on the westerly side of
WATERFOWL Ave. containing house
and garage is valued at $500 while
e-NsaN ~, FSs-~-~ ~ r~- - -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Long Arm Has
Long Memory

Lynn, Mass, Dec. 6-(UP)-
The law-like the elephant
never fOrgets.
When James e. Powers of
Milford was arraigned in dis
trict court today for drunken
ess and fined S., he asked to be
allowed to 60 out and raise the
money. Court said no, and
turned its books back to Aug.
Is, 1921 when Powers left the
same court to raise a $40 fine
on the same charge-and never
returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND FATS

will valid through
PROCESSED FOODS
will be through December 20.
3D., stamps through January
SUGAR
Stamp valid five pounds through
January Is.
SHOES
Ration stamp the "arpane sheet
Ration each valid for purchase
GASOLINE
valid
airy 8.
and B-1 and CT valid 70 rtwo gallons
b. and ca valid for five gallons
Fuel
Glass unit of which marked
gallons; uf
units $50 gallons
ration certificates gallons
all such stamps at during the
the period Glasses
~nNunt 81 al uaad during tia Ytay and the Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Codone Gets 30
Years To Life

Poughkeepsie. N, Y, Dec. Cup
Edwin Codarre, IS, was sentenced to
serve from 80 years to life in Sing
Sing prison today for the rape
Staying of 10-year old Elizabeth
Voigt Aug. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage certifi-
Gates are ON file with the office
of Vital Statistics.
Edward A. Berube, u. s. A "A.
Air Corps and Margaret M.
O'Neil, 70 Knoll st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06

Nearly half of the matches Eng
hps ysed In pre-war days were
H n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
BRUSH FIRES

Firemen were called to brush fires
this morning on Norton ST., Sumac
Ave, and Edgeworth Ave-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
Three Societies Hold
Election Of Officers
Mrs. William Jenusaitis Heads Lithuanian WOmen's
Rata Group; Mrs. Anna NOrbutas Twice iOnOred
BROOKLYN NEWS

Mrs. william Jenusaitis was re-
elected president OF the Lithuanian
Women's Ruta Society at meeting
yesterday afternoon at the old st.
Joseph's School. Two other organ
izations Of st. Joseph's Church also
held annual elections yesterday
Other officers OF the Ruta Society
will be: Vice president. Mrs. Vera
Zukauskas; financial secretary, Mrs.
John Zailckas; assistant financial
secretary, Mrs. Dorothy RachaS;
recording secretary, Mrs. Ursula
Laudinskas; treasurer, Mrs. Margar-
ct Griskauskas: trustee, Mrs. Mary
VaitkuS; representatives to the Fed
Grafton of church societies, Mrs.
Jenusatitis and Mrs. Watkins.
Mrs. Anna Ncrbutas was named
president both by the Holy Rosary
society and the Third order of st.
Francis. Other officers of the Holy
Rosary Society will be: vice-presi-
dent, John Gailus; secretary, Mrs.
Ursula Lutkevicius; treasurer, John
Girdzijauskas; Federation repre-
sentatives, Vinvent Systimas, Mrs.
Anna GirdZijauskas, Mrs. Rose
Shembriskis, Mrs. Mary Frankskie-
tbs, and Mrs. Anna Radzevicius.
Other officers of the st. Francis
Society are: vice. president, Mrs.
Anna Radzeviciusl secretary, Mrs.
Rose Shembriskis; treasurer, Mrs.
Charles KarinauSkas: Federation
representatives, Mrs. Mary Stanke-
vicius, Mrs. Anna Bulevicius, Mrs.
Norbutas, and Mrs. Eva Kinta.
Stamp Collection
Members of the Lithuanian
Chamber of Commerce auxiliary
will hold their regular monthly
meeting tonight at o'clock at the
new Lithuanian-Republican hall at
873 Bank street. Stamps collected
for the missionaries will be assort-
ed for mailing, it was announced.
The total collected so far amounts
to four pounds.
A report on the recent card party
held for the benefit of the Lith-
uanian National Relief Fund will
be given by Mrs. Nellie Wasil-
auskas. Mrs. Frank Banis will pre-
side.
Choir Election
Election of officers for the COM
ing year will be held by the Wo-
mems Alliance choir of st. Joseph's
church at the regular weekly meet
ing tonight at 8 o'clock at the old
st. Joseph's school. Preparations
will be started for the Christmas
church program under the direc-
ton of Professor Alexander j.
Aleksis, choirmaster.
The parish choir will meet to-
morrow night and the Student
choir, Friday night.
Benefit Party
More than 500 persons attended
the card party sponsored at st.
JoSephs hall yesterday afternoon
by the Federation Of Societies Of
st. Josephs church and the parish
Servicemen's Familied Societies.
Proceeds will be turned into the
parish servicemen's fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06

Uganda now requires license for
the export Of all sugars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06

Mrs. Charlotte Ferry, 10, house.
keeper at st. Margaret's school.
was admitted to Waterbury hos
pital this mrOning for treatment
Of secvere decorations Of the fore
head and body sustained in an
automobile accident. Hospital at
taches reported that Mrs. Ferry
was driving her car into the drive
way at the school as the school
car was coming out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Mrs. Mae E. Linnane, 149 Chest
nut avenue was reported in good
condition at st. Mary's hospital
this morning where she was adj
mitted Saturday night for treat
ment of facial burns sustained,
she explained, when she acci-
dentally attempted to swallow
spoonful Of poison believing it to
be a medicine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-06

Cuba's interisland air express
traffic Is increasing rapidly.