davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Judge Releases Local Man From 500 Day Jail Sentence
ACCUSED DRIVER
 WINS DISCHARGE
Three Policemen Charged CassiIo With Drunken
 Driving

Michael Cassilo, 37, 3ol South Leonard street, won Q discharge on a drunken driving count after trial before Judge Charles R. Summa in city court this morning.
 Cassilo was arrested on West Por- ter street on Christmas eve by Patrolmen Vincent Begg and Don- ald Monogan. on complaint of Joseph Champagne, 94 Wilson street, who said a car driven by CasSilo swerved across the road on Congress Avenue causing him to col nde with another machine. Lieut. John Drnphy's testimony support ed the policemen's accusations.
 Cassilo, who was represented by Attorney William K. Lawlor. claimed a blowout had caused his car to Swerve, and his apparent in- toxication was caused by illness and fatigue.
 Other cases: Frankie Matthews, 25, of 203 Garden circle, breach of the peace, continued to February IS; Edward H. Matthews, 29, 18 Warner place, breach of the peace, continued to February IS; George Mature, 30, 1906 North Main street, reckless driving. nolled; Anthony Colello, 46, Center street. parking violation. $5 bond called; Joseph Damiano, B, 9 Yale streete, park ing too near intersection, failed to aOpnar notified
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
Surplus Of $70O, ,OO0 May Be Recorded Here
Board of Finance Anticipate Figures With Interest;
 New Record May Be Set; City Invests in Bonds

latter for the maintenance of sew CTS. Relative to the latter al least $1o0,0OO in assessments will be receivable.
 These bonds will be set aside only for capital improvements for the postwar period and are not neceS- sarily 8 part of the city'S general postwar reserve.
 It is expected that for the third successive year the city will have 8 surplus of well over one-half mil lion dollars wiSh the figure perhaps approximating $700,00O. The last revealed surplus, for the year 1922 showed the city with a surplus o1 $649, 1892. In 1941 there was $503, 28O, and in 1940, $419,298. If the 1943 surplus is higher than the years previous 1t will be the largest in municipal history.
 The board approved the recent request of the works board for the transfer from the engineer depart ments payroll of $24,O00 for ex- traordinary expenses for the pur- pose of hiring Malcolm Pirnie, New York city engineer to draw up the plans for the city's sewage disposal plant for submission to the state commission.
 City Treasurer Serge Belangel submitted the January balance re- port at yesterdays meeting. Bank deposits on that date were as fol- lows: Colonial Trust O., (generaD $500, 900; Colonial Trust Go. (street and general improvement bond funds) $191,024; Colonial Trust Go. (taxes in advance of levy) $6l9; Wa terbury National, $225, 900; Citizens 6 Manufacturers, $159. .449; Water bury Trust O., $155, ,OO0; First Ma. tional Bank of Boston (generaI $230, 197; First National Bank o1 Boston (Pitch reservoir account $20,877.
 John DiCorpo, assistant city clerk acted as clerk of the board at yes. terday's meeting in the asbence oi City Clerk Joseph Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
TWO MORTGAGE
 DEBTS SETTLED
Bank Authorized By Court to Accept Compromise
 Offers

Compromise offers made for set- clement of two mortgage debts to the Merchants Trust Company were approved today by Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy following presentation of motions by Assist ant Attorney General Robert Dowl- ing, who represented the state bank commissioner and successor receiv- CT of the bank.
 A $9.S25 debt of Eva Berenbaum will be settled for $9,500, according to permission granted by the court. The loan was in the form of a first mortgage on premises at 43-45 and 53-55 Bishop Stret and g Hawkins street. The value of the property was reported to be $9.500, the amount which will be paid to the bank.
 Payment of $1,6o0 will be accept ed in settlement of a second mort gage loan of $500 made to M. J. Nierenburg and involving property at 367 Willow street. according to terms approved by the jurist.
 Tn granting the motions of the bank Judge McEvoy said the com- promises were desirable because the receivership would obtain monsy and the property owners would be enabled to hold their property and pay taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

The following statement by General George c. Marshall, chief of staff, was read today at the USO anniversary luncheon in New York City.
 "Your organization supplies 8 valuable need in the life of a soldier, both in his training camp and in the cities and towns where he goes for recreation. USO centers are recognized by men and women in uniform as a place in every community where comfort and en- tertainment are provided in the proper tone with both simplicity and understanding. These cen terS supply the warmth of a home like atmosphere in places far from home, and this means a great deal to our soldiers. Likewise, it has simplified our job, particularly in the early stages of transform ing civilians into soldiers.
 On the third anniversary of the USO, I wish to congratulate the entire organization, including the 300, 900 volunteer workers, for the outstanding job they are doing. The Army owes debt of grati- ture to each one of these men and women, who have given their thought and time and money in order that our soldiers might re- ceive 8 vital service which con- tributes directly to the morale of the entire Army"
 (signeO c. c. MARSHALL.
 Chief of Staff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
MUNSON'S SHED RUINED BY FIRE

Engines ?, 5, 10 and Truck 3 an- swered a call to 1037 East Main street at 11:17 this morning where 8 shed belonging to William Munson or Middlebury and 8 neighbor's chicken coop were destroyed by fire. Marshal Dennis Lahey said the fire was caused by sparks from nearby mcinerator.
 Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion and several pieces of apparatus an- Swered an alarm at 5:O7 at Wilby High school touched off by defec- tive equipment.
 Had the alarm registered at 9 o. clock the students would have par ticipated in a fire drill and would have enjoyed an unexpected recess.
 Crosby students were given half day holiday recently when fire broke out in the basement and firemen had to work fast to confine the flames to that section of the build ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Waterbury's Fourth War Loan Drive has received substantial boost as result of yesterdays decision by the city board of finance to pur- chase $250,O00 U. s. Treasury bond paying 7s-per cent interest and having a maturity value in one year The city purchased $100,OOO bond of similar nature during the city's last bond drive.
 Budget Director Thorvald Olsen recommended the purchase based on funds available from certain now idle reserves. He suggested that SITS, ,O0O be taken from the street inn provement fund; 5000 from the bridge fund; $50.o0O from the con- struction item of the sewer fund although $23,096 will remain in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
PERCY GRANGER
 TO BE SOLO|ST
Distinguished Pianist and Composer, Conductor at
 Buckingham Hall

Percy Grainger, the well-known pianist, composer, and conductor will appear as soloist with the Wa terbury Civic Orchestra next Sun day evening. MT. Grainger will play the Tschaikowsky Concerto No. in B-Flat Minor which has, been very popular during the last few years.
 This will be MT. Grainger's sec ond appearance in Waterbury, his first one being in 1941 at which time he played the Grieg Concerto in A Minor.
 Mario DiCecco, conductor of the orchestra, has planned a well-bal- anced program of symphonic mu- sic. Among the selections which the orchestra will feature are the Bal let Suite from 'Le Lac Des Cygnes' by Tschaikowsky, Les PreludeS by LiSzt, Don Juan Overture bY Mo zart, Intermezzo from the opera The Jewels of the Madonna" by Wolf Ferrari and Toccato by Fres- cobaldi.
 The concert will begin at o'clock in Buckingham han. From present indications an over-fiowing audience will be on hand to hear MT. Grainger and the orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

Corporal Joseph F. Corbett, son of MT. and Mrs. John M. Corbett, ST. of 36 Giles street is spending a furlough here after serving for near ly two years in the South Pacific.
 Private Nicholas Gebrain of Tor rtngton has been wounded in action, according to an official Navy De- partment release. His family was in- formed previously.
 Corporal Vincent Bellucci of 37 Lafayette street is serving at Fort Knox, Ky. with an Army armored unit. He entered the service Dec. 3, 1942.
 John s. Misenti, son of MT. and Mrs. Paul Misenti of 256 Congress avenue, has been promoted to phar- macist's mate, third class. He is serving with 8 Navy unit in the Pac- fife.
 Private First Class John Wallace, 3d, of Woodtick road has been as- signed to sea duty in the Marine Corps. He entered the service last Sept. 12 and received basic train- ing at Paris Island, s. s.
 Private First Class Frank X. Fox. son of MT. and Mrs. Robert Fox, of 106 Ridge street, is serving in Australia. Two brothers, Michael and Thomas, are in the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
ORCANIST BOUND
 OVER UNDER BOND

Torrington, Feb. { Following a plea of guilty to a charge of big amy in Municipal Court Thursday Ian Cameron Crosbie, 36, of 49a South Main street, was bound over to Superior Court under bond of $2,000.
 Police allege that he married Miss Rachel P. Jennings of Torrington last November in Winsted without having been divorced from Martha Boehm Crosbie of Fond du Lac, Wis. He and Miss Boehm, police claim, were married August 4, 1883 at Santa Ana, Calf, and separated last February but no divorce was obtained. CroSbie has been en- ployed here as organist at the Yankee Pedlar," a taproom at- tached to Conley Inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
COUPLE HELD FOR
 EVADINC PAYMENT

MT. and Mrs. Claude Tflibodeau, who are wanted by police here on charges of failing to pay bills at three local hotels, were arrested yesterday in New Britain on tech- nical breach of the peace charge resulting from their alleged failure to pay 8 $1OO bill resulting from three week stay at the Hotel Bur. it in that city.
 The couples two year old daugh- ter was lodged overnight in the womens cell with her mother, while her father was confined to the mems cell block.
 This morning Chief Inspector Jo- seph R. Bender of the Waterbury Detective Bureau dispatched Detec- tive Raymond Grady and Sergt. Anthony Mariana to New Britain with a warrant for the couple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
NO DECISION GIVEN
 IN RECEIVERS CASE

Decision was reserved by Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy today on motion of Attorney Michael A Ciano, temporary receiver of the Di- Vito Music Company, for his ap- pointment as permanent receiver The lawyer also asked the court tc set fourth month period starting with Feb. 19 for filing claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
WEES ANXIETY
 SAVES HUSBAND
Police Find ScovilI Street Grocer Unconscious;
 Near Gas Victim

Rocco DiLeo, 57, 2 Scoyill street, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital in critical condition this morning after being found in a gas filled room at the rear of his grocery at A Scovill street by Detective Ser geant Joseph Reilly who was forced to break the glass on the front door to gain entry and drag the man out.
 Sergt. Reilly was dispatched to the store at 10 a. m. by Chief 1n- spector Joseph R. Bendler after Di- Lco's wife, Mary telpehoned tina, she had found the store locked and did not know what had happened to her husband. She admitted being worried about him.
 The detective said he found DtIeo lying on a couch unconscious. One Of two gas jets on a stove was opened. He dragged DiLeo into the fresh air and summoned the police ambulance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Private First Class Gabriel Tan quay of 20 America street is at Max ton Air base, N. C., with an Army transport unit.
 Private Roger W. Hall of Ches- hire has completed a basic coure at the Communications School at Fort Benning, Ga. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Samuel F. Hall.
 Richardson Bronson of Water town, formerly lawyer here, has been promoted to the rank of lieu tenant colonel. The son of MT. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bronson of 59 Pine street he is serving as a trans port commander.
 Private Wallace Gregory of " Phoenix avenue is serving with an Army medical corps unit in England. The son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph J. Gregory, he is a former employe of the Waterbury Button Company.
 Richard E. Ballard of Bristol has been advanced from first lieutenant to captain, according to War De- partment announcement.
 Private William Bleiler of this city has completed a course at the gun sight school of the Fairchild Cam era and Instrument Corporation.
 Private First Class John J. Mick linaS of 629 North Riverside street and Private Raoul E. Parenteau of A East Liberty street are in a group of infantry soldiers who saw action in North African battles and have been sent to England to help train troops preparing for the in- vasion of Occupied Europe. Also in the group are Corporal Edward P. McGrath and Private First Class John J. Swierczewski of Torring- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

With the prospect of long jail sentence looming because he has not paid $500 fine imposed on charges of pooI-selling last Oct. 1S, William DeLillo, Sg, of, g Spring street today appealed to Superior Court Judge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
WAR BOOSTS ELECTRIC
 OIJTPIIT

From the time of the invasion of Poland in, 1889 to December, l943, total output of electricity by public utility plants increased from l26 billion kilowatt hours per year to 22l billion. Of 76 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

AnSel A. Packard, of Portland, Grand Master of Mason in Con- necticut has appointed ThOm w. COrby of this city deputy for the Srd Masonic District.
 MT. COrby is 2 past master of Harmony Lodge of Masons, a past Monarch of Zindah GrOttO and one of the originators of Zindah GrottO's now famous "Keep Elm Smoking Committee, which has been providing cigarettes for local servicemen for more than two years. MT. COrby has long been active In local and state Masonic circles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Mexico's faSt-growing system of modern highways is proving a great aid in the wartime development of overland communication and stra- tegic production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
.&>s14Marya>vrE
 ssYAslsAgD i0sy
W1AslBAGD issy

Some Great $45 Suits And 0vercoots -These Haven't Had Greatness Thrust Upon Them They Were Created Great By Humdn Skill. Hondcrofted in Rochester = the city that gave birth to skilled
 hondwork in mems good clothes 5- Rochester the civ that made
 it possible to buy }reative hand
 tailoring in mems clothes ot $45 - which made possible better dressed notion.
 You'll De interested in these greet suits and overooots - interested
 in their long lton 1.-the lines. their fit end style, - their comfort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

start his third semester with the A. s. T. P. He is specializing in engineering. He is a graduate of Wilby High school and a former Chase Company employe.
 Private Mario Cipriano, son of MT. and Mrs. Vito Cipriano of 26 Lawrence street, was formerly employed at Scovill's. He is a graduate of the Leavenworth High school and recently completed his basic training at Camp Wheeler, Ga.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

SAAVAkVHxE UA 0AOHHAO
 A weeks furlough crowded with social events was all too short for three former pals who are now serving in Uncle sam's army and who face separate assignments on their return to duty. The trio in- clude: Private Anthony Cicchiello, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cic- ch1ello of 222 Cooke street. He is a former employe of the Chase Brass & Copper Company. His father, who is very prominent in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
"SI1RWAYn

If laid in single line, the tracks of the New York Oity subway sys- tenn would extend from Times Square to Charleston, s. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Mexico City now has 8 govern Enent food control stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

ANTHONY CICCHIEL1O local fraternal services, served with the Italian Army during World War No. and climaxed several months of bitter fighting recuperating in a German prison camp. Private Cicchiello received his basic training at Camp Wheel CT, Georgia.
 Private Salvatore DiGiorgio, son of MT. and Mrs. Antonio Di- Giorgio of 10 Lawrence street, who is returning to Ball State Teachers College MunSie, Ind, to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04
LOCAL DELEGATES AT N. Y. MEETING
26th Anniversary of Lithu- anian Independence to Be
 Observed Sunday

Several residents of this city win attend a national convention oi Americans of Lithuanian descent at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York city tomorrow and Sunday The meetings have been arranged for the purpose of promoting bet ter understanding, cooperation, and unity of Lithuanians in the war efforts. The anticipated return of independence for Lithuania also will be discussed.
 Among those scheduled to attend are: Charles StrickuliS, Peter Kru- gelis, John Tareila, Dr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Colney. and J. Cvirka. The Lithuanian Chamber of Con- merce and the American Friends of Lithuania are among the organiza- tions which win have of1cial dele gates.
 The 26th anniversary of the ori- ginal independence of Lithuania will be observed Feb. l6 and DOT ton of the convention program will be based on the connmemoration.
 A dance will be sponsored by the St. Joseph'S Holy Name society to- morrow night at St. Joseph's hall, with music to be furnished by Joe Rocks orchestra. The event will open at 8 p. Ill. and continue until midnight. The dance is one of a new series planned by the organi. zation, and a large crowd is expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Private William Bleiler of this city has completed a course at the gun sight school of the Fairchild Cam era and Instrument Corporation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Richard E. Ballard of Bristol has been advanced from first lieutenant to captain, according to War De- partment announcement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-04

Private First Class Gabriel Tam quay of 20 America street is at Max ton Air base, N. C., with an Army transport unit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-28
 Are Bombed

Advanced Allied Headquar' New Guinea, January 28. = (UF American Liberator bombers inter fled efforts to sever supply Ii feeding Rabaul Japan'S last ma. bastion in the Southwest Pacf with the heaviest raid of the VI; on the strategic enemy-held Admi. alty Islands, 8 communique ar nounced today.
 No enemy interception was CT countered as the heavy bomber ranged over the island group g. miles northwest of Rabaul Wedne: day to loose 120 tons of explosive on Momote Arf1eld and the nearb Salami planation on Los Negro Island.
 Many direct hits were scored o the runway, large fires started an explosions set off in supply an Bivouac areas in the first appear ance of the heavy bombers oyer tn islands where the Japanese report edly were increasing shipping an aerial activity.
 AS the Allied planes raided tn strategic islands for the third tin, in three days, reports indicated ths Rabaul apparently had not recoF cred from a smashing To-day air as sault which destroyed or damage more than 155 planes and knocke out approximately 10000 tons ( enemy shipping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-28

cyon, of the first magnitude, and its companion Beta, or Gomeisa, of the third magnitude. Procyon or Alpha marks CaniS Minors right hind flank, as does Epsilon in Ca- his Major. Unlike Canis Major, the Lesser Dog is standing on all fours. Gomeisa is about five degrees north west of it scompanion Procyon, and indicates the Lesser Dogs head. Can.s Minor owes it's fame entirely to Procyon, which is one of the most fascinating stars in the sky, its bril- liance being emphasized by it's rel ative solitude. Procyon'S color is yellowish white. From 1844 to 1896 its position seemed to change slightly, and this fact puzzled as- tronomers to no small degree. Bes- sel, the German astronomer who first discovered these shifts, attrib- uted their cause to the presence of 8 massive invisible companion, but it was not until the very end of the 18th century that the mysterious attendant was first seen at the Lick Observatory.
 The Planets
 Mercury is in the morning sky all month, but is not favorably placed for observation since it rises closer to sunrise each day. Venus con- tinues to shine in the morning sky, but due to it's southern declination is only about 13 degrees above the southeastern horizon at sunrise. Mars, high in the southeastern sky at sunset, crosses the meridian more than an hour after sunset. Jupiter is most favorably situated for observation at this time of year, because at opposition on the 11th its magnitude is minus 21. The planet retrogrades all month, rises about sunset, and is visible all night. A close conjunction with the moon occurs on February g. Saturn is high in the southeastern sky at sum- set
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-28
,John ". Mcdonald Death of Member of Prominent Waterbury Fam lily Recalls Memories of Late Father, Sheriff John w. Mcdonald = Son Served City Engineering Department
 Commanded Respect,
 Esteem.
Esteem.

the time of his death, he was employed by the Scovill Manu- featuring Company. Before that he was with the city engineering bureau and also with the street department. Just like his brother, Charles, he knew much about the city street system, and the water mains, the history of the various reservoirs, and their daily output.
 We knew the Mcdonald family, for its members were really of Out East, in that the family home was located on Walnut street near Welton street. All of the children attended the Well ton school, end got their early training in this well known out east public school. Of course, we knew John W. Junior as "Bill", the name by which he was known in school, and after he had grown to manhood. There was some thing appealing in all of his ac- tions. He was good company, pleasant talker, and a loyal friend. In his early days, he used to travel around with the young bloods." congregated in the drug store at the corner of East Main and Spring streets conducted under the leadership. of the late Joe Mcdonald. 8 fine young fell low from another good Mcdonald family. The name, McDonald, always sounded good to us, as 1t still does, a reminder of people we thought much of years ago, and the same feeling exists for the ones with that name today.
 'Bill' Mcdonald was . steady and conscientious worker, . fel- low with whom we liked to talk. and mingle and to whom we 1is- tened with a keen ear, always re- mindful of the great respect and confidence. we had in years gone by when we saw the stately Sheriff Mcdonald pass along the street.
 While we are not able to stop Death in its mad rush for vic- tins, we can at least give consid- eratiOn and extend consolation to the afmily afflicted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-28
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability for specific payment in case of permanent injury have been ap- proved by Compensation Commis- Sioner John J. OConnell:
 Genevieve Ryan of WatertoWn against Waterbury Tool, Division of Vickers, Inc, $14.16 for 1s weeks, 60 per cent loss of left mid dle finger.
 John Gennerelli of 96 Charles street against American Brass Co.,, $25 for four and 1-2 weeks, 10 per cent loss of ring and little fingers and right hand.
 Anchille Panaccione of 520 South Main street against American Brass Co.,, $25.69 beginning Jan. 2, injury to left leg.
 Antonio G. ConSoline of Tor rington against American Brass O., of Torrington, $3O beginning Jan. 19, industrial der1natitis of face, neck and head.
 Wilbert Cleveland of Torrington against American Brass O., of Torrington, $28.30 beginning Jan. 20, injury to left first finger.
 Leo Rice of Torrington against American Brass Co. of Torrington, $30 beginning Jan. q, back injury.
 John B. Cunningham of Tor rington against American Brass Co., of Torrington, $50 beginning Jan. 21, confusion of right third toe.