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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

the Beecher & Bennett funeral home, 100 Broadway, New Haven today at l p. m. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery, East Haven.
 SHANAHAN-Barbara Ann Shan ahan, daughter of James F. and Elizabeth (Peters) Shanahan of 177 Beecher avenue, died at St. MBary's hospital Saturday evening, following short illness. She would have celebrated her third birthday July 13.
 She is survived by her parents, and a brother, James, Jr.
 The funeral of Barbara Ann Shanahan, TIT Beecher Ave, will be held tomorrow at 2 p, m. at the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main St. Burial will be in new St. Jos eph's cemetery.
 QUILLE-Thomas Guile of 24 Ayers street, died at his home last night following long illness. He was a native of Ireland, and had resided in the lower Baldwin street section for 55 years. He was en- ployed at the American Brass Go. for 45 years, until he retired nine years ago.
 MT. Guile was communicant of the Immaculate Conception church and a member of the Holy Name so- ciety.
 He is survived by his wife, Nora Collins Guile; one daughter, Julia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
OBITUA AIRY

Dennis, of Waterbury; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Fftzmaurice of Water bury, and Mrs. Catherine Kenny of Ireland; and several nieces and nephews, including Mollie and John Collins.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning from the home at 8:15 to the Immaculate Conception church at g. Burial will be in old St. Josephs cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 4 today.
 MAST - Leonard Masi, 65. hus- band of Rose Marie (PosSidente) Masi of 27 East Main street died this morning. He is survived by his wife, two sons. Anthony and Rocco, and one grandchild, all of this city; and two brothers, Domenic and Vito of Italy.
 A native of Italy, the deceased resided in this city for the past 40 years. He was employed by the Sco- will Manufacturing for 30 years, be- fore his retirement in 1887. He was a member of the Aviglianese Society and an honorary member of the Scovill Foremen's Club. The funeral will be held Wednesday from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, at a .m., with a solemn high Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes church at g. Burial will be in the family plot at Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from T to 10 and tomorrow from 2 to 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
FUNDS FOR CHILD
 CARE EXHAUSTED

Hartford, Conn, June 28-(UP)- The State Finance Advisory com mittee approved a $50,ooo appropri- ation to the Connecticut War
 Council today to launch a child day.
 care program, pending the outcome of congressional action on two bills
 granting federal aid to the states for such purposes.
 ', Council Chairman N. Searl Light said that the states program to take care of the children of moth e1S working in war plants was being Ae9c up by the congressional con- troversy, an dshortly afterwards . the finance committee decided to provide temporary funds to get the program under way.
 /, Eventually, it is hoped to set up .. 50 centers throughout the state, and
 an application already has been re- ceived from New Haven for eight there, at an annual cost of $198,000. {. At the present time light said ~there was an urgent need of train led supervisors for the centers, and zthat Miss Clara Allen, in charge of care of children of school-age, had resigned and a successor had not been procured. < The finance committee expects ], to be reimbursed for the $50, ap- : propriation made today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

The funeral of Francis L. Corri- gan of 146 Meriden Road was held today from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue. at SIS a. m. to SS. Peter and Paul church at g, where Rev. Franklin D. Corrigan celebrated requiem high mass, as- sisted by Rev. John J. Sullivan, deacon, and Rev. James Woods, sub deacon. Rev Jeremiah Corrigan, who was seated in the sanctuary, officiated at committal services at the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery.
 Honorary delegates from the Waterbury Teachers Association included Supt. of schools, Dr. Thom- as Condon, and rraunt officer. Ed ward J. Donahue.
 Active bearers were Francis Re gan, principal of LeavenWorth hlgh school, Earle Blanchard, Joseph F, Rosse, Frank w. Woodlock, James A. Lord, and James Coleman.
 A special musical program was provided by Mrs. Robert Blrt, or ganist, and William O'Brien, sololst rendered Ave Maria, Softly and Tenderly" and Lead Kindly Light during the Mass.
 The funeral of Miss Minnie Celia Frost of 161 Prospect street was held today from tnc Alderson tun- eral home, TO Central avenue, at II a m., Rev. David P. Gaines offlclat- ing. Burial was in Wonx Springs cemetery in Southington.
 The funeral of Film Upatoff ot 1909 North Main street was held today at 8::30 a. m. from the Stokes funeral home to St. Johns Episcopal church at g. Burial was in the fam- ily plot in old Pine Grove cemetery
 The funeral of Michael 1annan- tuoni of 21 Russell street was held this morning from the Colasanto funeral home at 8 o'clock to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at g, where a solemn high Mass was cele- brated by Rev. Austin Saunders, as- sisted by Rev. Patrick Flynn, as deacon, and Rev. Paul Rivard, sub deacon. Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery, with con- initial services by Rev. Saunders. Bearers were Ralph Cortigiano, AL bert Cortigiano, Louis Bredice, Mi chael Cianculli, John Vallejo and Michael Vallejo.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Fitz- gerald of A Woodward avenue was held today at 9:30 from the Mulville funeral home to SS. Peter and Paul church at 10:15, with Rev. Michael F. Heating as celebrant, assisted by Rev. John J. Sullivan, deacon, and Rev. James Woods, subdeacon. Seat ed in the sanctuary were Rev. Law renee Skelley of this city and Rev. Edward Plunkett of Danbury. A spe- cial program of music was conduct ed by Father Sullivan, assisted by Father Plunkett.
 An honorary delegation, repre- senting the Mothers Club to SS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

Building the outfit in Britain was no simple matter. The Eighth Air Force had been activated in Savan- nah, Ga. and was scheduled for an entirely different theater The planes arrived here slowly. When they did arrive, the Americans at home got cockeyed notions that the token force here was setting the continent afiYe-a notion which played into the hands of those eXerting pressure to divert to other theaters aircraft scheduled for Britain.
 STRENGTH PROVED
 BY OPPOSITION
 It has been only by ceaseless. te- nacious plugging, by small-scale demonstrations of the value of day light bombing of Europe, that Gen. eral Baker - first as boss of the bombers here, then as commander of the whole Air Force-at last has a real force at his disposal.
 Satisfied? It's impossible to sat- isfy me until Germany is defeated" General Baker told me. But I'm cheerful about the rate of building. We now have bomber force big enough to do real job. Today we are meeting four times as much fighter opposition as we met last fall. That's how Germany estimates our importance"
 Not being satisfied is typical of the soft-spoken General. His quiet, almost casual, manner masks his driving, keen. ruthless mind. He deals in blacks and whites, rever grays. It's either "yes' or mo" nev- CT maybe" It was his forceful ives" rather than maybe" that finally defeated the critics of daylight bombing.
 Months of long days of ceaseless work are behind General Baker s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
PERMITS NEEDED.
 TO SE N ) SHOES
Local Ration Panel Ad- vises Relatives, Friends
 of Servicemen

Mrs. Charlotte Root, head of the local shoe ration panel, said today persons who wish u send shoes to servicemen now serving abroad must first obtain a letter from the com manding officer and file it with ra- tion officials. Certificates will be iS- slued for special purchases if the necessary military papers obtained.
 The ration administrator also an- nounced that many of the insti- tutional users who have filed appli- cations for July and August food rations have neglected to supply the name of the establishment for which the rations are sought. The following applicants have been asked to call at the ration board at once and supply the required addi- tional information. E-. Saunders, Saverio Napolitano, Stephen Agug- lia, Jr., Annie Nell Henderson, A. Cont, Paul Kunkel, Robert F. Mar tin, Jr., James Custi, and Louis Le- fevre.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
Families Flock
 |ToLibraryPark |To oEscapeHeat

Ever go down there at night to see the crowds in and about the premises. Why, say, we htink, more real enjoyment comes by way of that little park than other similar place in the city.
 True, the paths are of sand, and there is a lack of shade trees, but the people don't seem to mind this, and little family groups from around loweY Bank street, Meadow street, South Main street, and the Center neander over there almost daily, stretch out on the gras sand seem to anjoy the strong breeze that sweeps across from the open space westword. Smoky dust from the trains in the railroad yards now and then permeate the air, but even this does not seem to annoy the people any too much.
 . All of which reminds us of the days of long ago when Library Park was An issue in the political field of Waterbury. Objection was offered to the suggestion, but eventually the plan was put into effect and the lower part of Grand street, along with old Hall street and Livery street made a part of the beautifi- cation of the surroundings to our new railroad station. Our memory Is that Mrs. Casey and her hearty brood of chickens were among the last to vacate to make room for the proposed park.
 And what will I do with my fine lot of chickens" walled the good Mrs. Casey, as the order to move was issued by the courts. All land about there was condemned for park purposes, and everyone had to sell, and accept what the committee awarded.
 The plot is attractive, and handy to many people, unable to reach the other important parks of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
NO RELIEF FROM
 HEAT PREDICTED
Local Factories Feeling Effects of Blistering
 Wave; 92 at Noon

Continued warm was the predic- ton for today as a paralyAng heat wave held Waterbury in its grip for the ninth consecutive day.
 From a comfortable 73 degrees early this morning, the mercury had reached 92 degrees by noon, and was continuing to rise steadily.
 Factories in the vicinity have be- gun to notice let down in produc- ton as the whitening heat continues unabated. Red-eyed night shift workers have been reporting to their jobs after frequently finding it im- possible to get any sleep at all dur ing the heat of the day.
 Over the week end, nearby pools and beaches were filled to capacity. Bus transportation was strained to the breaking point Two droWnings and three deaths from the heat have been reported in the vicinity.
 Through it all, white collar work CTS continued to wear stiff shirts, ties and jackets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
Jap Sub Lost, One
 More Under Attack

miles southwest of the Fiffi Islands with depth charges. The enemy underseas boat disappeared and an oil slick welled up. Another sup marine was bombed by planes Ill the Coral Sea yesterday but results were not ascertained.
 More slamming assaults against the Japanese Solomons bases were revealed. On Saturday, sizeable force of Dauntless Dive Bombers and Avenger Torpedo planes, cover ed by Wildcats, showered 15 tons of bombs on the enemy's base at Munda north of Gaudalcanal.
 The other five attacks were de- livered Saturday and yesterday.
 At Munda one large explosion was seen. Several guns were believed silenced and hith were scored on the air field runway.
 Villa, on Kolombangara Island, was hit with 20 tons of bombs and ful and supply dumps blown up Satur- day. The raids were made next day by Liberators and Avengers against Munda, Kahili, on Bougainville 1s- land, Balalle Island in the short lands and Rekata Bay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
FUNERALS

Peter and Paul's parish included Mrs. Charles s. Mccarthy, Mrs, Lawrence Skelley, Mrs. Louis Reis- finger, Mrs. Joseph Callion, Mrs. Jos eph Petit, Miss Katherine Burns, Miss Ann Brennan, Mrs. Patrick Moran, Mrs. Morgan Burke and Mrs. Dennis Sullivan, Mrs. Fred Jackson and Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy represented the Scovill Girls club.
 Bearers, all nephews of the de- ceased, were Daniel Kennedy, John J. Murphy, John P. Murphy, John R. Murphy, John Johnson and John CoElan.
 The funeral of Mrs. Etta Hem dricks, New Haven was held today at 1 D. m. from the Beecher & Ben nett funeral home, 100 Broadway, New Haven, with burial in Green lawn cemetery, Frft Haven.
 Funeral ser.lCcs fcr Robert B. Treat of New Haven, formerly of this city, will be held today at 2 p, m. at the Beecher and Bennett fu- neral parlorS ir New Raven. Burial will be in Orange Center cemetery. New Haven. Mir. Treat, Whc bad been associated with the Waterbury Mfg. Go. whiie living in this city at 37 Woodruff street. died Friday in New Haven. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Treat; TWO sons, Rob- ert B. Treat, Jr., of Waterbury and Franklin G. Treat of Detcoit, Mich !, and two grandchildren
 The funeral of Mrs. Marie Cru deau) Hibour Rompre, 66 Yale Ave, Middlebury, was held Saturday morning from the Belleyille fu- neral home to St. Anns church where a solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. Ernest A. Lamontagne, assisted by Rev. Ubald Laur!on, deacon, and Rev Alfred Mathieu. sub-dea- con. Special music was under the direction of George Perreault. or ganist, and Mrs. Pageau, soloist. Burial was in St. Josephs ceme- tery, North Grosvenordale. Father Mathieu officiating at the commit tai service. Bearers were Daniel Sullivan, Cliff McPhee, Frank Car roll and Thomas O'Day.
 The funeral of William Henry Hazelhurst, 2846 East Main street. was held Saturday afternoon at the Alderson funeral home with Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiat- ing. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were Joseph Dwyer, Caesar Manthy, Anthony Purcaro, Louis Schuster, Richard Birch and Paul Miller.
 The funeral of Mrs. Madeline Mazzanotte, 137 1-2 Griggs street, was held Saturday morning from the Maioranp funeral home to St. Lucy's church where solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Frank lin CorgiGSp. GsGiEtR6 hx RaR6 xa0h-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

ael McVerry, deacon, and Rev. Italo Calcagni, sub-deacon. Bearers were Andrew DeVito, Louis Jannetty, An tonic Pino, Anthony, Peter and Leo Bosco. Burial was in Calvary cem- etery, with committal services by Rev Felix Scogiio.
 The funeral of Leonard Luongo was held Saturday from the home at 1911 South Main street to Our Lady of Lourdes church, where solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Valdambrini, with Rev. Edward Farrell as deacon and Rev. Rocco Nadile as sub-dea- con. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery, Father Eadile officiating at the committal service. Bearers were Andrew Sileo, Angelo Luongo, Vito Santarsielo, Vita San toro. Antonio Colangelo and Nunzio Levignale.
 The funeral of Mrs. Eugenie (ProvencaD Beaudet, 42 East Clay SIICCI, Wdo llClu at 0I' bOuio ShiNA Sii' Woonsocket, R. ', today. Burial was in Precious Blood cemetery, Woonsocket.
 The funeral of Walter Farrar, IT Chapman avenue, was held today at p. m. from the Alderson Fun eral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Francis o. Ayres officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Michael Dan- brosky, g Lafayette street, will be held from the Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter street, tomorrow at 8:15 to St. Joseph's church at g. Burial will be in the family plot. Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today until 10 D.. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

An intensive police search for the motorist who left Christopher Smith lying unconscious in the road in front of 433 East Main St., with two fractured legs ana a possible fractured skull on Sat- urday night, resulted in the ar raignment of Earl G. Hart, 5l, ~ Walnut St., in Municipal court this morning. His case was grant ed continuance to July 13 under 5000 bonds. a,
 Police Captain William Duggan of the accident bureau had hlgn praise for the work of the men, and particularly Patrolmen James Sweeney and sergt. John Mates in locating Hart. After police de- tails had spend hours searchlng
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

victories. His day starts with break fast with six staff officers who live with him in a handsome stucco house in London suburb close to his office. He is at his office at about 8:30. It is spacious corner room in one of the sprawling temporary buildings which houses the head quarters of the Eighth Air Force One of the light yellow brick walls is entirely covered with huge map of the European theater of opera tions. Other walls have pictures of planes and operational charts. On one side of the room there's long table where the General lunches daily with his staff and guests.
 EVEN SPEECHES
 CAN'T SCARE HIM
 The Generals desk is small and piled high with papers. Hes short, stocky, with dimpled chin and dark brows which accentuate his badness. He talks quietly and easily, rocking gently in leather swivel chair and drawing on his ever pres ent pipe One of the Army's most articulate, he can dictate a speech straight off and never look at it again before delivery.
 After work, he likes to exercise before dinner. He plays fair golf and tennis and likes to catch a baseball. Essentially gregarious, with quiet, dry sense of humor, he is invariably entertaining host of British friends. He's top-notch bridge and poker player. When he can, he gets into bed at 10:30 and reads until midnight.
 He likes best his twice weekly in spection trips. Not one for white gloves, heel-clicking or parades, he's fond of the company of his com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
National Obits
DIR. W. F. WEssELHoEFT

Boston, June 28.-UP)-Funeral services for pr. William Fessenden Wesselhoeft, Sl, of Boston and Jaf- frey, N. H., prominent surgeon and father -in-law of Gov. Leverett Sal tonstall of Massachusetts will be held tomorrow at the Chestnut Hill home of the governor.
 Dr. Wesselhoeft died yesterday at the Massachusetts Memorial hospi- tai of which he was chief surgeon and member of the board of trus- tees.
 A native of Boston, Dr. Vessel hoeft was graduated from Harvard University and also studied in Dub- lin and Vienna. He was clinical professor of surgery at Boston Uni- versity School of Medicine.
 While serving during World War I, Dr. Wesselhoeft introduced new surgical knot and a new method of sterilizing sutures.
 Besides the governors wife, he leaves three daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
REGINA LE0NARD'S
 CLASS IN RECITAL

A attended dance recital was presented at Bethlehem Memorial hall by pupils of the Regina Leonard Studios of Dancing last Saturday evening before parents and friends of the pupils who range in size from small tots to young men and women. Waterbury was well-represented in the appreciative audience which en- joyed a very successful program of "A numbers, including top dancing, ballroom, speciality and ballet danc- ing. Mrs. Leonard was assisted iii then program by Mrs. Esther Rut- man, studio pianist and MT. Ebert Box, stage assistant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
OLDEST POLICEWOMAN,' so

La Mesa, Cal. (UP)-Mrs. Arvil- la Beckman. aged 30, believed to be the oldset policewoman in Califor- mia, recently celebrated her 22d year in the capacity, city officials parti- cipating. Previously she had been 9 shool teacher and was the widow of a railway engineer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
Splendid Police Work
 Ends Hit-Run Inquiry

alleys and yards for the hit-run car. Patrolman Sweeney found the car belonging to Hart in the rear of 38 Walnut St. Its left headlight and bulb were broken, its hood was dented, and a piece of cloth on the hood matched with an article of the victims clothing. Patrolman Sweeney and Sergt. Mates then went to Hart's home, and after questioning brought him to Police head quarters, where he was booked on charges of violating the motor vehicle law and evading respon- sibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
By WILLIAM F. THREE

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Advanced South Pacific Base, June 2s-UP)-The probable destruction of a Japanese submarine and an at tack no a second were disclosed to- day by South Pacific headquarters along with six new blows by U. $. planes against Japanese Solomons bases.
 A spokesman said Hudson Bon- Der on a seach mission last Friday attacked a sub on the surface 200
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
IRA BAKER 1.-The General Who
 Spreads Our Wings Over Europe
By TOM WOLF NEA Staff COrreSnOndent

Headquarters Eighth Air Force England June 28-The Eighth Air experimental has the planes and order but here hgng weight devastating being unleased against the Nazs.
 vtaly achievement commanding general Baker When February himself other officers There o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

United States manufacturers will supply the equipment necessary to complete the important Rio Negro hydroelectric project in Uruguay which was started in 1887 by Ger mans and stopped last year because the generator equipment could not hA ahtsiuad fx0l@ Gaxmanx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
Full Weather Report

Boston, June 2s (UP)-Weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT Con t nued warm and humid tonight and Tuesday forenoon. Widely scat- tered thunder showers.
 MASSACHUSETTS Continued warm in west and central DOT. tiOns. Warmer in east portion to- hight. Continued warm Tuesday forenoon. Widely scattered show
 RHODE ISLAND - s 0 m C what VvmRmeP tonight. Continued warm Tuesday forenoon. Widely scat- haEaA Eh4n6A1 xkoWAyG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

QUILLE-In this city, June 27th. 1943, Thomas Guile, of A Ayers St.
 Funeral Wednesday, from "A Ayers St, at S:15 o'clock, to Immaculate Conception Church, at 800 o'clock. Burial in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

ZILONAS-In this city, June 27th, 1943, Joseph Zilonas, of 6s5 North Riverside St.
 Funeral Tuesday morning at lo:30 o'clock, from Stokes Funeral Home. 694 North Riverside St. Burial in Lithuanian Independent cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

LONG-In this city, June 27th. 1s4S, Mrs F. Josephine Long, of Water town.
 Funeral Wednesday morning, at l! o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Evergreen cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

wELsCH-In this city, June 27th, 1943. Mrs. Roselia B. Welsch, of MiddleDury.
 Funeral Wednesday afternoon, at 200 o'clock, from Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central Ave. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

DAMBROsKY - Tn this city. June 25th. 1943, Michael Dambrosky, of 22 Lafayette St. Funeral Tuesday morning, at S15 o'clock, from Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter St., to St. Joseph's Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

MASI-In this city, June 2Sth, 194S, Leonard Masi, of 27 East St. Funeral Wednesday morning, at S:00 o'clock, from Maiorano Fun era1 Home, 95 Willow St., to Lady of Lourdes Church, at o'clock. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

bat crews, of whom he is inordi- nately proud. The only publicity want is for the combat crews" the General says. "They're doing the fighting and doing an outstanding job of it.
 Tt always has been my policy to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28

Germans have taken all drugs and medicines from civilian hospitals in Belgium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
DIED

CANTERA-In this city, June 27th, 1943, Mrs. Gioccondina Cantera, Of 125 Fulton Park Ave.
 Funeral Tuesday at 500 oclock, from Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow St., to Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-28
CARD OF THANKsR

We wiss to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, for floral offerings and the express sions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereave ment, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Mary Merrilees. (Signed)
 WILLIAM MERRILEES and
 FAMILY.