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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
HOPE FOR
 SAFE, SANE '4TH'
Start Publicity Campaign to Obtain Public Cooper.
 ton Averting Accident

Accident prevention at play and at home is the theme of the early campaign for a safe and sane Fourth of July which will be con- ducted in Waterbury through the united efforts of Mayor John s. Monagan and Superintendent or Police Daniel J. Carson.
 Enforcement of the law dealing with the sale and discharge of fire- works will be maintained and vio- lators will be severely dealt with, according to Superintendent Carson. Safety on the highway Is also re- quested by both Mayor Monagan and Superintendent Carson.
 Mayor Monagan says: This Fourth of July will be holiday for Hitler and Tojo, if many war work CTS are killed or disabled in acci- dents. On the Fourth of July we celebrate our independence. Acci- dents hinder our war effort to pre- serve that independence. urge all Waterburians to be extra careful on the Fourth--whethe you are work ing or playing. driving or walking, or just relaxing at home. Make this a Victory Fourth by making 1t a safe holiday"
 Superintendent of Police Carson states: Fireworks are banned in Connecticut this year and urgently request all parents not to make out of state purchases for their chil- dren. The police department will strictly enforce the law on the dis charge of fireworks and violators will be severely dealt with. It is the plan of the Waterbury Police Department to make this Fourth of July a safe one but this campaign for safety cannot succeed unless public cooperation is given"
 This is no time for anyone to be wasting lives, property and time through needless accidents. One of the best ways to contribute to the war effort is to stop accidents that waste manpower here on the home front. I request all to put Victory First on the Fourthl Be careful and be alive on the Fifth for victory Work!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
BAPTETS PLAN
 PROMOTION DAY
Church School to Feature Program Tomorrow
 at lO:3O a. m.

Sunday is Church School and Pro- motion Day in the First Baptist church. The service at 10:30 o'clock will include contributions from the Church School. The Juniors will give the call to Worship and the Jun iorS and Intermediates sing a res- ponse. Father in Heaven" to the invocation. The Kindergarten chil- dren will contribute one of their songs Wonder" and the primary children will give an interpre ;ation of the Lords Prayer. Both Junior and High School Choirs will sing. Certificates of Proulotion will be presented to the graduates of the NursefY, KindergaI tea, Primary and Junior and Intermediate depart ments. Bibles vii, be presented to the Primary graduates. The service will Inrl,Ide the commissioning of delegates to the Conference at Sufield. Conn, and Baptism.
 The graduates are:
 Nursery to Kindergarten - Dorl- aid Boyce, Ruth Mildred Freedom, Naomi Kay Hunt, Adeline Kailes- nix. Joan Zanzone, Ralph Datillio.
 Kindergarten to Primary John Adams. George Carter, III. June Conrad. Arlene Hammonds, Barbara Hotchkiss, Paul Silliman, Sandra Winkler, Marjorie Pratt.
 Primary to Junior Edmund Dahltson, Joseph Ferro. Dora Gar diner. Nancy Lange. Daniel Mecca. Geraldine Smith.
 Junior to Intermediate - Robert Barone. David Belevitz, Iver Benson Paul Blanchard, Joan filling. Jane Lynn Eean, Caroline Kolesnik. Eliz- abeth Schneider, Marlene Segal, Lois Shernuk. Evelyn Wyrbeck. Martha Marchenko.
 Intermeaiate to High School = William Gardiner Theodore Miller. Gordon Trafforo. Joan Davidson. JoAnn Isbeli. Fannie Marchenko. Either Zdanowicz
 The following Young People will he commissioner tn attend the Bar- tist Summer Conference at Sumeld Connecticut and will leave Monday. June % for twelve days; Doris Cook
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
CTTY'S EXPENSES
 CONTINUE NORMAL
Bond Redemptions to Be Made Next Month; Con-
 trOIler Issues Statement

The general fund summary for the first five months of 1914 shows expenditures of 2,7eS, ,10l 38, accord ing to figures revealed today by City Controller Cornelius F. Malo- ney.
 Available for appropriation throughout the remaining months of 1914 is $3,699 694.20 according to the same figures.
 Controller Maloney stated that expenditures are just about aver age and that after the bond re- demption payments of July there will be a slight decrease in expenses. This viii be particularly true in the Education Department, where the instruction salary item will remain untouched for two months.
 Heaviest expenditures to date have been those of the School Depart ment, $87l, ,i75.05; Comptroller, Gen. eral Financial, $716,541.95; Fire $254, ,668.55; Police, $222, ,428.l2; and Public Works, $l99,912.04.
 In only one department, the Comptroller, General Financial, was there more spent during the five month period than remains for the seven-month period. The Control. Ter stated that this is due to the fact that the heavy bond redemption payments come during the first five months and in addition there are old age taxes and other obligations to be met which will not recur.
 Heavy encumbrances are noted on the summary at the end of May, the total being $lls,724.97. The largest item in this list represents school supplies for the next year, the figure being $75.3l9.e0.
 Bonded indebtedness paid through the first five months totaled $49l, . 65l 25 out of total expenditure by the Comptroller's office of $716,- 54l.95.
 The Police Department budget showed $222, ,428.12 spent and $35s, . 1s9 remaining: Fire Department, $254,688, expended, $403,077, unex- pended; Public Welfare, $62, 2,s34 spent and $168,292 left for appro- priation; School, $871.l75 spent and 1882 APO unappropriated; Child Care, $765l expended and $57,520 unex. pended; Water Department, $306.- 003 spent and $376, 786 left.
 In the Water Department expen- ditures there were $238, POI spent on bond redemption and interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
Victory First
 On The Fourth

Put victory first on the Fourth"
 The National Safety Council thus appealed today to every citi- zen to enlist in a nationwide cam paign to reduce the huge annual Fourth of July holiday toll,
 One hundred and thirty other national organizations have joined with the Council in a united ef- fort to prevent an avalanche of holiday accidents that would waste manpower, material and time needed to back up America's fight ing men in the crucial invasion period.
 The campaign is designed to help public officials, traffic off, cerS and safety leaders in their ef- forts to. curb the annual jamboree of carelessness which marks the Fourth of July holiday period.
 Gas or no gas" said Colonel John Stillwell, president of the Council, traffic deaths are going up throughout the country, and we may as well face the fact that unless drivers and pedestrians use more care. the Fourth of July ac- cident toll will skyrocket.
 Holiday traffic will be heavy, beyond a doubt. Thousands of wartime factories will be running full blast, and hundreds of thou sands of war workers will be go- ing to and from their jobs. To this essential traffic must be added the holiday travel which, while lighter than in pre-war days, perhaps, still will present an added public hazard.
 The least we can do on the home front to help our boys on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
Police Wish Youngsters
 Of City Happy Vacation
School Safety Instructor William Dwyer Pens Open
 Letter to His Young Friends Asking Cooperation

intendent of Police Daniel J. Carson appeals to the parents and children alike, to make this summer one of enjoyment and as free from acci- dents as possible. Here are a few suggestions from the Police Depart ment. To the bicycle riders we ask you not to ride another girl or boy on your bike. It is violation of the law of common sense and is a very dangerous practice to indulge in.
 The streets were made for traffic and Not for children to play in. The roadway should be considered No Mans Land and the only time child is to be seen in the street is when they are crossing.
 Remember the safety poem-Use your Eyes and then Your Feet be- fore you start to cross the street. Always Look All Ways for a safe crossing. The best of swimmers are liable to get cramps so don't be too daring and stay away from deep water.
 It takes a lot of hard work to make a War Garden, plant flowers, shrubbery or make nice lawn, so keep this in mind and show respect for your neighbors and their prop erty. If you are asked to quietten down a little by them it may be that some one is sick or sleeping after working all night. The chil- dren of Waterbury have shown the way in all our scrap drives and we hope you will not forget to save all your papers, cans, etc.. that are so necessary to bring the war to vic- torious end.
 Play hard have a swell time, but be sure that you do so in a safe place and in a safe manner. You are the citizens of the future. Your Nation Needs You"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
.$2,5OO DAMAGES FOR PLAINTIFFS
Judge Quinlan in Superior Court Awards Victims of
 Automobile Accident

Damages totaling $2,500 were pro- vided by Superior Court Judge Ed- ward J. Quinlan in judgments hand ed down yesterday afternoon for three Southbury residents who were injured in an automobile accident in Oxford on Christmas Day, 1e40.
 The plaintiffs and the amount of damages are: Amelia Krakowski, $500; William Krakowslki, $250; Jo- seph Bashinsky, $1,75O. The de- fendants were: John L. Licnikas, ST. and John Licnikas, Jr,, both of Oxford.
 The collision involved a truck owned by John Licnikas, ST., and operated by his son, the other de- fendant, and a car operated by Jo- seph Bashinsky and in which the other plaintiffs were passengers.
 Judge Quinlan in his brief mem- orandum of decision stated that the accident was caused by the negli- gence of the defendant operator and that the negligence was the sole proximate cause of injuries to the plaintiffs. The judgment pro- vides for damages and payment of costs.
 A motion was presented recently by the defendants asking for per- mission to introduce new evidence They claimed they learned since the end of the trial on April 25 that Joseph Bashinsky had beer involved in an accident in 1899 anc had sustained similar injuries. Thi: motion also was denied in a deci- sion by Judge Quinlan.
 Each of the plaintiffs sought $5,- 900, while the defendants asked foi $500 in their cross-complaint against the car driver. The father asked $500 for damages to his truck, while the son sought dam- ages of 1000 for personal injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

principals were employed in the evening school department during the year which the report covers. Twenty high school classes were conducted, while the adult classes totaled IS, and the grade school, three.
 pr. Gilmartin states that the av- craze nightly attendance was 65S students for one hour classes for 75 nights, he adds, This furnishes conclusive proof that the oppor- tunities afforded by our school de- partment are appreciated"
 Special emphasis was placed dur ing the school year on subjects that would be beneficial to the young men entering the armed forces, 1t was reported. The courses included mathematics, aeronautics, radio, and electricity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

and their individual size, area, etc, physical depreciation; cost depreci- ated to value, etc.
 A space is then provided on the card for reproduction drawing of the property being appraised, show- ing it's frontage, depth, and size, etc.
 The revaluation program is being undertaken as result of survey made last year by the state tax conn missioner's ofilce which resulted in the present system now in use being labeled as "outmoded and archaic." |"
 The Horan firm was recommended by the City's Revaluation commit tee as their choice to do the work and subsequently, was approved for hire by a majority vote of the board of aldermen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

or of acquiring further knowledge about their respective positions does not aeem vital to them"
 Dr. Gilmartin states potential en- rollees were unable to attend eve- ming classes because their shifts conflicted with school hours, or be- cause their work was so strenuous they preferred to stay at home ,rath- CT than attend school. He adds that the 6im-out greatly affected the attendance, particularly of women and that the abnormally cold win- ter also contributed to the decrease in attendance.
 The statistical report reveals that the cost of instruction totalled $l0,- $50 4e, but a state grant of Si,775.12 was made for the evening school department, so that the total cost to the city was $9,075.37. The cost per pupil is computed at $8.l5.
 Of the persons who enrolled for evening study, IF were unable to read and write English at the time of entrance, 1t was reported. The number registered in foreign born adult classes was 387.
 The Italian nationality was most largely represented in the foreign born classes, with 243 Italians reg istered. Other nationalities were represented in the non-English speaking classes as follows: Amer jeans, 18 Austrians, two; Canadians, l6; Czecho -Slovakians, two; Ger mans. six: Greeks, one; Lithuan- .ans, 38: Poles. 26; Portuguese. 10; Russians. IS; Spaniards, two; Swedes. one; Swiss, one; Syrians, two: Puerto Ricans. one.
 There were 683 pupils registered in high schools, l2 for grade eight study, and 3l for grade six study.
 Twenty-eight teachers and four
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

Subsequently, part time and full time additional help will be hired to aid in the revaluation task for which the city is paying the Horan firm the sum of $18,000 in monthly payments. The total program is ex- pected to cost in the neighborhood of $60,000 or more.
 A special record card devised by the company which will be used by the individual appraisers in their study of the city's revaluation prob- lem is now ready for use. Labeled a Property Street Card" 1t con- tains space for filling in all the vital statistical data required to properly appraise single structure.
 Some of the highlighted details to be taken into consideration dur ing the study as revealed by the card are as follows: owner record of the property; land description as to grade, slope, etc; type and use of building and description of history; purchase price and mortgages, re- pair work done, if any, age of build ing, water and sewage facilities, condition of cellar and roof, etc.
 A general construction outline is to be derived from the search for the following facts: Foundation, type of construction of building, roofing, cellars, floor construction, heating, lighting, plumbing, tiling, interior as to walls, ceilings, etc.. and miscellaneous items
 In addition a general assessment history Of the property is to be drawn up.
 Building computations will also be listed as to number of stories the battlefront is to prevent acci- dents that delay victory and in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

Prosperity and abundance of war jobs are attributed by the director as the cause of the decrease in at- tendance. He states, Tt is a schol- astic maxim that when prosperity holds sway over our land, the night schools are affected inversely. Dur ing such a period the prospective students of the evening classes are not only employed but they are also receiving substantial salaries"
 He continues, "The condition oft- en creates a complacency which be- clouds their reasoning. The need of improving themselves culturally
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
WOOD BRICKS FOR FUEL

Bricks are made from sawdust by one firm. The sawdust is placed in a machine which exerts an enormous pressure on the fine wood particles pressing them into bricks which have the efficiency of three and three quarters pounds of coal,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
Prosperity, War Jobs Responsible For Drop
 States Dr. Gillnartin
Ambitious Students Lose Ambition for Learning When Positions, Wages Become Attractive; Registra.
 ton of 1,lI3 Analysed

Attendance in evening schools in Waterbury fell off in the school year ending June 194S with total regstra ton standing at 1113 it was disclosed by Dr. John G martin director of evening schools in the annual school report recently released by the school supernendens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
Big Pay Checks Reduce Attendance At Evening Schools
RevaluatiOn Project
 Gets Underway Monday
Special Record Cards to Contain Description of Props
 critics; Present System Described as "Arcllaic"

Actual revaluaton of all real and personal property n Waterbury will get underway Monday it was disclosed today at which time members of the local assessors office will start the field work involved under the jurisdiction of Edward Romberg supervisor for the George B. HOran Company which firm has been hired to do the work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

Corporal Lester G. Shepard of 145 Fairlawn avenue. George E. Erickson of 153 Arden road, and Private Alfred P. Lucci of Southing- ton are serving with a service com pany at Mediterranean supply and equipment depot.
 A Silver Star awarded to Lieu. Walter c. Moss of 99 Cole street has been sent to his sister, Mrs. Kay Veillette of 99 Cole street. The award was made for service rem dered by the local soldier in leading a patrol which captured three Nazis and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy.
 Lieut.. Moss entered the Army with a former National Guard unit in February. 104l, and was sent over- seas in January, 1942. After return ing from the Pacific area, he was sent to the ofacer candidate train- ing school at Fort Benning, Ga, and last January was assigned to the Mediterranean area.
 Seven Waterbury boys who sur- viyed the sinking of the aircraft carrier. Block Island, in the Atlan- tic two months ago. have arrived home on 30 day survivors leave.
 They are: Gordon Steer, fireman. l-c. son of MT. and Mrs. Elwin J. Steer, 56 Monroe avenue, Walter Obernier. son of Mrs. Lena Ober- nier, Fulton Park avenue; John M. Walsh. seamal l-c. son of MT. and Mrs. James J. Walsh. l0l Fuller street; Thomas Pisco, Machinist Mate 2-c, son of Mrs. Dorothy Pis- co. l4e Easton avenue; Albert Or sini. seaman 2-c, son of Mrs. Vim
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

The arrival of vacation time brings the following open letter from Patrolman William Dwyer, school safety instructor, to the chill dren of Waterbury.
 Vacation time is with us once more so we can forget about the three (Rs) for a couple of months. We can start our own invasion of the Parks, swimming holes, our fav- orite fishing spots and the great wide open spaces where We can go hiking and camping during the summer months. So let us all take advantage of every opportunity and enjoy ourselves to the best of our ability. Mother Nature has been very kind to the children of Water bury and she has furnished us with beautiful hills, woods, brooks and lakes for outdoor sports. The Sun which is now at its best is one of the greatest gifts of God and everyone can get the full benefit of its rays We know that the same Sun shines all over the world so we can get that swell coat of tan by sitting or play ing in our own back yard. It is a wonderful tonic and every girl and boy should get their share of it this summer. The Public Fairgrounds will open on June 29th and will be under the supervision of competent instructors. We hope that the chil- dren of this city will use them and especially those whose parents may be working in defense work and are away most of the day. Acting Supe:- cenza Orsini, 72 Bellevue street; and William R. Guilfoile. Al Ridge street. who is spending a few days in New York with his wife, Mrs. Helen (Reihl) Guilfoile, Vernon street.
 After the torpedoing, the boys swan about in the oil covered waters for from one to four hours before being rescued.
 Sgt. Reginald D. Bennett, son of MT. and Mrs. George S. Bennett, Main street, 6outhbury. has been awarded the secpnd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for the Ar Medal he won in Italy as ball tarret gunner with 'sThe Blond Bomhsheli.r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
NEW BRITAIN PRIEST
 AWARDED DECORATION

Chaplain Joseph R. Lacey. former assistant at St. Ann's, affd now with a Ranger outfit which spear headed the invasion of France, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the War Department announced today.
 Additional praise for the padre was contained in a story written for Stars and Stripes" which quotes Capt. William Bryne, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. William P. Byrne. l2 Hopkins street, who was with the same battalion on D-Dey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

Marian Andrews, Priscilla Hall Janice i.sterson, Jane Mcbride. Ro- berta McBride, Clarence Isbei. Jo- seph Kane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

Fighter pilots use weaving mo- tion of sight when scanning the night sky for the enemy, since Q fast plane may best be seen out of the corner of the eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
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In The Days Of Light PeorI Derbie For The Iron Hot Dondies Of I'm Lote Nineteenth Century-No Suel Pojomos As These-$3.5O To $7.50 In fact - the long home-mode night shirt for men - Some were sold reody-mode = was reguIo- ton uniform to woo Morpheus, when eurfew runs at nine.
 Today - the we'll sroomed man, at eose in sIeon-eut. weII-toiIored, we'll setup nocturnoI pojomos looks like regular fellow under ony and all circumstances and has acquired with his Iounsins hobits bedtime manneF thot's e just tribute 10 our good looking sIeepers for those who appreciate modern clothes for retiring men. Regulars shoFtees knee length -$3.5o to $7.50.
 Buy your War Bonds here - They need inc bombs there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

the battlefront is to prevent acci- dents that delay victory and in- crease the battle toll"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

Walter H. Morris of g Patterson Court is missing in action, 1t was disclosed by a Navy Department telegram received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Morris. An aviation Ordnanceman, second class, he was assigned to 3 Navy bomber crew in the Pacific area two months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24

Private First Glass Myrtle L.. Chatfield of West Cheshire is serv- ing with 8 Marine Corps Women's Reserve unit at the air station at Fl Toro, Calf. Her brother, Edward, Is a shipfitter, second class, in the Navy.
Evening star., 1944-07-05

Early American design
In sturdy, honey tone
maple. Bed, chest and
choice of dresser or
vanity .. Simmons
coil spring, all felt
mattress and pair Of
feather pillows. Com
plete rs shown for
only OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Evening star., 1944-07-05
Funeral Services Are Held
For Mrs. Lillian P. Rudd

Funeral services here held yes
terday ut st. Pauls Episcopal
Church for Mrs. Lillian Pierce Rudd,
widow Of the Rev. Arthur B. Rudd,
at one time canon at Washington
Cathedral. Burial will be at Pough-
keepsie, N. Y.
Mrs. Rudd died Saturday night
at Georgetown Hospital after an ILL
ness of several days. Since the
death Of her husband six years ago,
she had made her home with her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles A.
Rudd, 1904 Montgomery avenue,
Bethesda, Md. Attending the fu-
neral rites were the entire faculty
and student body of Virginia T1heo-
logical Seminary, Alexandria.
Mrs. Rudd came here with her
husband in 1927. She was a voice
teacher at the College Of Preachers
at the Cathedral and at the Theo-
logical Seminary. She continued
to teach at both schools until her
death.
+ At yesterdays service, students
at the seminary were pallbearers
and members Of the choir. The
Rev. DR.. A. G. Zabriskie, dean Of
the seminary, and Canon c. w. F.
Smith Of Washington Cathedral and
the College of Preachers read the
burial ONCE. The Rev. Robert Kell,
rector of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, Anacostia, sang the requiem
and the Rev. A. A. McCallum. rec
tor of st. Paul's, gave final prayers
and the blessing.