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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
|CITY. IS FREED
 OF LIABILITY
Judges Rules Plaintiffs Failed to Show Sidewalk
 Defects in Evidence

The City of Waterbury was freed of liability for two pedestrians falls on icy sidewalks when Superior Court Judge Edward J. Quinlan to- day handed down decisions sustain ing demurrers of the city on the ground that the plaintiffs failed to show that defects existed in the sidewalks.
 The plaintiffs are Kathryn T. Do- herty of Waterbury who seeks $10- 900 for fall at 208 Bridge street Dec. g, 1942, and Anne Bergin oi Waterbury, who seeks $20,O00 for g fall Feb. 13, 1943 on Knoll stEet The Scovill Mfg. O., owner of the Bridge street premises, is also nam. ed a defendant in the Doherty suit while Benjamin Chatfield is named as co-defendant in the Bergin ac. ton.
 Judge Quinlan's decision in effect removes the city as q co-defendant in the case, and the issues will bt tried only as against the other de- fendants.
 The jurist in his memorandum points to a charter provision which holds the city responsible for a fal on an icy sidewalk only when { structural defect also exits Th' city pointed out that in the cases 1T question no description of defect was offered, and 1t also claimed thu suits were not started within 6' days from the time of the accidents as required.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
AUSTIN ADAMS ] ] : ON COMMITTEE
Waterburian to Aid in Solving Problems of
 State War Funds

Herman Steinlraus, president of the Bridgeport Brass Corporation, Bridgeport. was elected chairman of the Special Services committee, newly appointed by Governor Ray mond E. Baldwin, for the Connec- ticut State War Fund. at Q meeting presided over by Milton H. Glover, president of the United War and Community Funds of Connecticut, Inc, recently at the Hotel Taft, New Haven.
 Ogden Bigelow, State campaign chairman of the Connecticut War Fund, nominated MT. Steinkraus for the chairmanship, and Joseph Cleary, acting for MT. Timothy Col- lins, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, seconded the nomination.
 The Special Services Committee, which will aid the local Community Chests and Committees in solving specific problems of the Connecti- cut War and Community Funds in the field of corporate and employe campaign activity, is composed of the following outstanding Connec- ticut residents: Harry c. Knight. New Haven, former president and member of the, Board of Directors of the Southern New England Tele- phone Company; Paul V. Hayden, Willimantic, of the Connecticut Light and Power Company; Tino- thy Collins, Fairfield, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor Kenneth L. Kramer, Area Director of c. I. O. War Relief Committee; Herman Steinkraus, Bridgeport, president of the Bridgeport Brass Corporation; J. William Hope, Bridgeport, president of the Bridge port Community Chset; Austin Adams, Waterbury, president of the Waterbury Community Chest and vice president of the Colonial Trust Company; and Thomas w. Russell. Hartford of Allen, Russel and Allen. Inc.
 John c. Stubbs is the Connecticut State War Fund staff director for the Special Services Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
$15,000 Suit On Tuesday
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(Continued from Page D collision is pending in the New Haven superior court, with total damages sought in the six actions amounting to $350,000. Remarks have been made in the local court many times indicating that other actions would be filed as result of the accident.
 Others who have already started litigation are: Doris Garrigus, 16, of Cheshire, who seeks $l00, ,000; Mary Ida Hansen, 16, of Cheshire, who seeks $100, 900; Inez Root, 16, of Cheshire, who asks for $100000 in her suit in the New Haven court; Peter Carpentieri. IS. of Waterbury, who claims $10,000: and Frank Jan owicz, 16, of Cheshire, who asks for $25, 5,000.
 A claim has been made that the New Haven company was not di- censed to carry petroleum products and that the contractor was negli- gent for permitting 1t to transport oil. It Is claimed the defective tire would not have been used if the concern had been licensed and thereby would have had 8 proper inspection. The defendants are charged with negligence also for failing to inspect the vehicle and note the defect.
 A decision is awaited at the pres- ent time on a motion in the Car penteri case, in which the Massa- chusetts concern claimed the lack of license was not a pertinent fact in the case. The court was asked to expunge that part of the complaint which refers to the license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
FUNERALS

Funeral services for John M. Moi fatt, 936 West Main street, will be held today at 2 p. m. at the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue, Rev. John o. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church officiating. Burial will be in Grove cemetery, Naugatuck. A Masonic service by Harmony lodge, of which MT. Moffatt was senior war den, was held last night at the fu- neral home under the direction of Morton Tracy, past master.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary (Kel- ley) Rice, widow of Abraham Rice, 228 New Britain avenue, Hartford. and mother of Rev. Joseph A. Rice, St. Peters church. Torrington, was held yesterday in Hartford. Burial was in Monut Benedict cemetery, Hartford.
 The funeral of Frederick J. Eili- ott, AS, of Woodbury. who was struck and killed by an automobile late Thursday night in Middlebury. will be held on Monday from the Mun- son funeral home, Woodbury, to St. John of the Cross church, Middle bury at 9:30 o'clock solemn high Mass will be celebrated. Burial in St. James cemetery, Naugatuck. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow evening.
 
 The funeral of Tadeusas Raul galis, 51 Draher avenue, was held this morning at 9:45 from the De- links funeral home. IT Congress avenue to St. Joseph,s school audi torium, John street, for Mass of requiem at 10. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Makary Pisarik, l89 Orange street, was held from the Deliniks funeral home, l7 Congress avenue today at SIS to St. Mary's Russian Greek Orthodox church ct e:a0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
War Loan Activities
 Continue Lively Pace
Waterbury and Middebury Plants of U s. Time En-
 gage in Keen Competition
(signal Corps Radiotelephoto from NEA Telephoto)

1 tory house featuring on Monday with @ giant parade and rally at the Victory House featuring the event. It is hoped that some 22 drum corps will participate in the parade. The company is striving to- ward an 1850, 900 goal. During the Fourth War Loan drive they ex- ceeded their quota by some $500, ,000 and cleared the million dollar mark Last night at 8 rally held at the company SERA quarters various of- ficials an shop leaders urged full participation on the part of all dur ing this the invasion drive.
 Buy Bond signs painted all over the streets of the downtown section of the city have attracted consid- erable attention. Painted by mem- bers of the police departments maintenance division these signs are 6 constant reminder to all.
 Merchants of the city are prepar- ing all plans for their active partic- ipation and are now displaying prominent posters in their windows. The merchants have pledged them- selves to a g million goal with each employe pledged to sell ct least $500 in bonds.
 The Hellenic Community a n d Ahepa day will be celebrated at Victory House today. The con- mittee hopes that Fox Movietone will send a sound truck to Water bury to take motion pictures of Greeks buying bonds. The pro- gram will open at 10 o'clock this morning with talks by Mayor John s. Monagan and bond drive lead- CTS. A $50 war bond drive will be awarded in an amateur show with Freddie Hall as master of ceremonies. T h organizations have 6 $40,000 quota.
 Alex Vasilauskas, New York radio singer, will participate in the pro- gram at Victory House on the Green June IS, when the Lthuan- ian Committee for the Defense of America holds 8 one-day bond sale session, 1t was announced today, The Lithuanian singer has volun- teered to donate his services in the interests of the Fifth War Loan drive activities of the day, 1t was disclosed.
 The singer also will appear in a radio program over Station VERY Wednesday at 1:30 as a guest of Fay Clark. He will be interviewed and also will sing several concert and patriotic selections.
 An appeal has been made by the Lithuanian organizations officers to all persons of Lithuanian extrac- ton to buy an invasion bond during the current drive.
 An Army jeep will be on display during the Lithuanian Day program next week, and all bond purchasers will be eligible for a ride, it was reported. The organization plans to donate several jeeps to the govern ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
Allies Take Isigny,
 Beachheads Linked
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clouds aud surf conditions taat tended to interfere with both air and landing operations.
 Quick to take advantage of the clearing skies, thousands of Allied planes roared out from Britain last night and today to resume their pounding of enemy airdromes, rail- way bottlenecks and troop concen- trations behind the enemy lines.
 Up to 500 American Flying Fort resses and Liberators attacked ene- my airdromes in Brittany and Nor mandy today after an equally strong force of RAT four-engined bombers hit German airfields at Flers, Rennes, Laval and Le Mans, as well as the railway center of Etampes in northwestern France. Eight night bombers were lost, but night intruder aircraft destroyed four enemy planes over the beach, heads.
 Vigorous Offensive
 Eisenhower's communique dis closed that coastal command air. craft, in cooperation with naval surface forces, have opened a wig orous offensive" against German submarine which 1t said were threatening to attack our line ot communications in the assault area. No details were given Of the of1en- sive however.
 Eight British, Canadian and Pol ish destroyers intercepted four Ger man destroyers near Ouessant oil the Brittany Peninsula Thursday night. One enemy destroyer was torpedoed and sunk, another was driven afire onto the beach and the other two were damaged and routed Planes completed the destruction oi the grounded destroyer yesterday and left 1t "smouldering hulk"
 Another task force, commanded by American Rear Admiral Don Pardee Moon, caught 8 force oi heavily laden German craft-be- lieved destroyers, torpedo boats or motor gunboatS - between the mainland and the Isles De San Marcouf, five miles of the east coast of the Cherbourg Peninsula, and drove them of in spirited action,
 Both enemy forces were believed attempting to get in position to at- tack the Allied bridge of ships from the English south coast tc the Normandy beachheads.
 An Allied headquarters spokes- man said more than 2,000 German prisoners already have been brought back to Britain. Front dispatches said the total bag of prisoners al- ready was approaching 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
HEARING ASSIGNED
 IN KAMCO CASE
Permission to Accept the Sealed Bids for Machin.
 cry Was Granted

A hearing on receivership pro- ceedings started against Kamco ot Waterbury was assigned for June 27, following a preliminary hearing be- fore Judge Edward J. Quinlan in superior court yesterday afternoon. Permission to accept sealed bids for machinery owned by the concern was granted to the temporary re- ceiver, Attorney Alfred L. Ffnkle- stein, but motion to appoint him as permanent receiver was put off for a future hearing.
 One of the original partners the business, Paul Lord, was called to the witness stand to testify on ownership of certain machinery and tools that had been removed from the premises. A request made by one of the other partners for return of the machinery was withdrawn after MT. Lord testified he was owner of the equipment for some- time before the company was or ganized. The receivership proceed ings were instituted by MT. Lord against Gertrude and Abraham Katz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

City and state officials and others prominent in civic affairs will be among the principal speakers and guests at tomorrow's ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary oi the Pearl Street Neighborhood House. The event will get underway at 4 p. m. tomorrow afternoon.
 Mayor John S. Monagan, Secy of State Mrs. Francis Burke Red dick, Mrs. Richard W GoSs chair man of the executive committee o1 the group and others will speak al the celebration. Various members o1 the clergy will also participate.
 The program for the forum which is scheduled to last for two hours is as follows:
 Call to Order-Mrs. Richard w Goss, chairman executive committee 1914.
 1nvocation-Rev. s. W. Weller.
 Introduction of Chairman-Mrs Richard w. Goss.
 Remarks-James B Lassiter chairman.
 Greetings-Mayor John S. Mona gan.
 Report-"Pearl Street Neighbor- hood House Work; Organization and Administration" Mrs. Bessie L Crane; Tnter-racial Committee Dr. John 0. Walker; "A Community Comes of Age," Mrs Leila T. Alex ander. :
 Selections, Community Chorus.
 Greetings from Connecticut War Council, Mrs. Frances B. Redick Secy. of State.
 Remarks, Rev. Jonathan E. Reed
 Greetings, Mrs. Laura Jean Rol. lock.
 Greetings from Field Secretary National Urban League, New York Reginald A. Johnson
 Introduction of Guest Speaker John A. Coe.'
 Address, Rev. Dr. Moses Richard son Lowell, Brooklyn, New York.
 Selections, Community Chorus.
 Offertory, Shepard Mum.
 Presentation of 1924 Board of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

Activities of the Fifth War Loan campaign in Waterbury continued today at a steady pace with interest and enthusiasm still running high. Industrial leaders, civil fraternal and religious groups all maintained 6 resolute drive toward the success of the $21,S00, 900 goal assigned to Waterbury for the Fifth War Loan Drive.
 High spirited competition between the Waterbury and Middlebury plants of the U. s. Time Corpora ton has resulted in a steady grow ing success in the efforts of em- ployes toward 8 $600,o00 bond quota. Inclusive of this weeks pay roll deducations total purchase equaled $l20,o00.
 Meanwhile the Scovill Company whistle has continued its daily blast ing signalizing purchase of a $1 ,O00 bond for each blast of the whistle. Over the $25,000 mark has already been attained in this ef- fort. The company will officially open its campaign on Monday with 8 giant parade and rally at the vic-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
Ceremonies
 To Mark Anniversary
City and State Officials to Attend Pearl Street Neigh
 b0rhOOd House Event Sunday

Directors, James B. Lassiter
 Presentation of Kingsbury Panel, Dr. James M. Lee.
 Dwelling of Panel, Mrs. A. S. Wooders and Mrs. c. A. Harvey.
 Benediction, Rev B. W. Crowder.
 Anthem-"Lift Every Voice and Sing" Led by Community Chorus.
 The Star-Spangled Banner, led by Community Chorus.
 The committee in charge includes: James R. Lassiter, cmhairman; George O. Ward, chorus director |; Mrs. Constance W O'Dell, accom- panist; Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, social director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
IRIDIUM OPENS
 THIS EVENING

A iridium in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament which opened last night at the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception at 7:30 p. m. will be held tonight and tomorrow night at the same time.
 The object of the iridium is to foster greater devotion to Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist and to pro- mote the practice of frequent Con- muniOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
OBITUARY

CAREFANO - Mrs. Vincenzia Fasano Carefano. mother of Mrs Maria Pettito Il Dikeman street died in Italy in February, according to word received by her daughter.
 Survivors include two sons, Michael and Angelo Carefano, and brother, James Fasano, all of Wa terbury.
 GOLDBERG-Meyer P. Goldberg about 50, who died suddenly at his clothing store, 390 South Main street, yesterday, apparently died of a heart attack, according to Dr. Sidney W. Jennes. Dr. Edward H Kirschbaum, medical examiner, was notified.
 STANCO = Word has been re- ceived here of the death of Giovan- ino Stance in Italy by his sister Mrs. Pasquale Pomponio of 805 Baldwin street.
 TOLVAISAS - Mrs. Agnes Tol- vaisas, widow of Peter Tolvaisas died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bruzas oi 96l Highland avenue.
 A native of Lithuania, she came to this country 40 years ago and had reisded in this city since that time. She was communicant of St. Joseph's church and e member oi the Lithuanian Roman Catholic Ale liance and of the Third Order of St, Francis. Mrs. Tolvaisas was well- known in the Brooklyn section ot the city.
 Besides her daughter, she is sur vived by one grandson and one granddaughter of Waterbury; and one sister in Lithuania.
 The funeral will be held from the Deliniks Funeral Home, 17 Congress avenue, time and other arrange. ments to be announced.
 ARBON N EAU-Mrs. Alma Charbonneau, widow of Edmund Charbonneau, died at her home, 299 Meriden road, early this morning after an extended illness.
 Born in Canada, daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Boiven) Talham, she came to this country in 1900. She was communicant of SS. Peter and Paul church.
 Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Lusignan, Mrs. Irene Thomas, both of Waterbury, and Mrs. Hector Milette of Meriden; four sons, Charles E., Napoleon P and Arthur H. Charbonneau, of Waterbury, and Leo L. Chanbon- neau of Albany; one brother, Henry Talham of Cohoes, N. r.; two sisters Mrs. Arthur Des Oranges, and Mrs. Amanda Rogers of Attleboro, Mass. 1; IS grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the residence, 298 MerIden road, Tues day morning at 8;15, to SS. Peter and Paul church at where sol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

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 Mary Donahue. Margaret Shep- pard. Anna Bowling, Deborah Kaze- mekas. Mary T. Foley. May T. Gull len, Ann Holland, Herbert Bohli,n,
 Joseph Noyack, Eleanor Schiller, Audrey Cable. Ethel Schiman. Evalt Schiman. Paul Anderson, Doris An. derson, Harriet Anderson, Verna L. Anderson
 Eleanor Anderson. Elsie Peterson, Donald Swanson. Ellen K. Anderson, Avis Anderson, Blaine Tewksbury, Stanley Osborne, Christine Berger, Betsey Coe. Manuel Andujar. Lois Merrill. Elizabeth Watson, Doripe Durr, Beatrice Boyd, Paul Nader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

years now. Two years ago Attorney Michael V. Blansfleld was the Dem- ocratic candidate in the 18th district losing to Senator Francis Summa by only few votes. Two years ago. also, MT. Wallace aspired to the senatorial nomination in the 18th but was defeated by Senator Tobin.
 It is expected thta the Town con- vention will renominate Represen- tative Daniel J. Mahaney, who has served seven terms in the house and Attorney John A. Membrino who has served two. Nomination ot Justices of the Peace is formality with both parties naming 29, all Of whom are elected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

the Berlin broadcaster said.
 Stars and Stripes vgae no details of the American column which 1t said had penetrated to within II miles of Cherbourg, but 1t was pre- sumed to have pushed north from Ste. Mere Eglise, 20 miles below the port on the main Cherbourg- Paris highway.
 Another American force had driv- en wedge nearly third Of the way across the narrowest part ot the neck of the Cherbourg penin- sula by pushing west from Ste Mere -Eglise across the double track, standard guage Cherbourg- Paris trunk railway, seven miles ln- land.
 The fall of Isigny, junction oi the Cherbourg- Paris coastal high way and several secondary roads ripped another chunk out of the enemys coastal communications and consolidated the Allied hold or, vital stretch of the now-Joineo beachheads between Carentan ano Caen, the two principal enemy strongholds
 American forces were believed tc have affected their junction witf the British and Canadians some- where east of Formigny, nine miles beyond Isigny, and west of BayeuX The capture of Formigny by the Americans was announced last night.
 Heavy Fighting
 Some of the heaviest fighting or the American sector ragged on the approaches to Carentan, six miles west of Isigny and eight miles be- low Ste. Mere-Eglise. Latest reports reaching here said that the Ger mans still held Carentan, but the Stockholm newspaper Morgontid' ningen asserted in Bern dispatch that the Allies were believed 1T possession of the fortress town.
 A Berlin broadcast said that ar American air-borne group north oi Carentan had received considerable endorsements, including elements of the 90th infantry division Thursday night and Friday.
 Elements of at least two of the three German armored divisions 1T action on the Normandy peninsula were being used against the British ana CanadiNNs around CRen and iI the area to the west.
 Front dispatches said the Ger mans penetrated the Canadians outer lines in two tank thrusts dur. ing the Thursday night Friday bat ties on the Caen front, but tht Canadians regaihed all ground two hours later.
 In their advance southeast 0! Bayeux to the area around Condo -Seulles, 1l1a miles west of Caen the Canadians flushed hundreds o' Germans from hideouts in caves anc catacombs in the rocky terrain Considerable German equipment was captured.
 Moss Munro, representing thu combined Allied press, reported 1T a dispatch from the front:
 This is ruthless, no-quartel battle-ground and the Canadians art doing very we'll in the heavy going.
 The Canadian units were revealed to include the 3rd division. whict came to England in 194l.
 Clearing weather was reported over the English channel this morn ing after another day of low-lyinl 1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
TOO BIG A HUG

Boston CUP)-So happy was Cpl Norman Le Blanc to see his mother after Is months in the South Pacific htat he picked her right of the floor to give her a big hug. Later, when Mrs. Le Blanc complained of chest pains. an X-ray revealed two broken ribs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

(Continued from Page D Wallace were elected following a contested primary with Senator John P. Tobin in which the former backed by Mayor John s. Monagan and the city administration, won by 319 votes.
 Mr. Egan is a former senator from the 18th district, but has been liv- ing in the 18th district for several
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
FIRE REPORTED
 IN SCULLY HOME

Fire broke out shortly after l0 o'clock this morning in the cellar of the Scully home at 2l8 Sylvan avenue, but details were not avail able at press time. The property is occupied by Mrs. Margaret Scully widow of the late Mayor Martin Scully and mother of the later Mayor Vincent A. Scuily, her daughter, Miss Mary Scully, and the family of her son, Ambrose Scully. The blaze was reported to be confined to the cellar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

Controller Perry W. Rodman of Bridgeport has received the Muni- cipal Finance Offlcers Association s silver medal for outstanding con- tributions to the field of government finance. William K. Simpson of Waterbury is secretary of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Oscar Y. Warner of waterbury is member of the Con- necticut Tree Protection Examining Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

emn high Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in CalvHFy cemetery. Friends may call at the hpnne Sun
 day and Monday from 2 to Il p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10
DETAIL FOR TODAY


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

Bremen of Engine Il Go. were called to fire in the hollow of a tree last night on property of Salva- tore Gallo. 84 New Haven avenue. Bremen said the blaze was set by children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-10

Bremen were called this morning to @ brush fire, on Edson avenue.