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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
VETERANS GUESTS
 OF WILSON POST
Formal Installation Cere. monies to Be Held This
 Evening

A new slate of officers will be in- stalled at ceremonies to be held to- night at Wilson Post, American Legion headquarters on Bishop street at 8:3o p. m, Veteran organ- izationS of the city have been in- vited. Walter Dews, newly elected commander of Corporal Coyle Post
 will be guest speaker and Mss Mattie Timmons, graduate of New Britain high school, will be guest soloist. Wallace J. lnglis, past com mander of Corporal Coyle Post, will officiate as installing officer, and will be assisted by Michael Toomey, finance officer of Corporal Coyle Post. All members are requested to appear in uniform. Commander Hampton Steward will be installed for his third term of office, Adju- tant Joseph c. Hazel will begin his eighth term.
 Other officers to be installed in- clude
 Simon Durham, senior Viee-com- mander; Lester Jenkins, junior vice. commander; Joseph c, Hazel, adiu. tant George Braxton, assistant ad- jutant; Thomas Beamon, finance officer; John V. Andrews, assistant finance officer; Alexander Lewis, chaplain, James Pruden, assistant chaplain; Walter Mitchell, service officer; Hersey Watson, assistant service officer; Herbert Vann, his- torian; Harry Sumler, state fund of ficer; William Malone, sergeant. at. arms; and Arthur Wade, assistant sergeant -at.armS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
Y AUTO DRIVERS
 SERVED NOTICES
Ten Waterbury Motorists Included in List Sum.
 moned to Hearings

Ten Waterbury and seven subur- ban motorists seeking restoration of driving licenses have been notified to appear at hearings to be con- dueted In the city courtroom Thurs day at l0:30 a, m.
 The local motorists are; George A. SmedeS, 2602 East Main St., ae- cumulated record William J, FitZ- gerald, 7i Railroad Hill St., oper- ating under the influence; Fred eriek Warren Hall, 60 Harpers Fer " Rd., speeding and previous ar- rest reckless driving; Ellis Petty, ie8 Bishop St., evadine responsibility.
 Also Louis Narus2eWiez, 2i5 Fair lawn Ave- speeding; Andrew w, Kulman, Jr, 45i Woleott St., speed- ing; Franklin Befnier, 3s Young st., reckless driving, Richard Burns, 24 Beecher Ave, passing on curve; Joseph F, Enright @ See- ond Ave- speeding; Waterbury Towel Supply Co., so2 East Main St. failure to report correction oi defective equipment,
 Others include Charles J, Mar. tineH, Lakeside, Morris operating under the influence; Francis B Weeks, North St., Terryville speeding; Robert K, Wright, Falls Village, speeding; Joseph P, Lan- brette, speeding; Felix Levesque, l4 Chestnut St., Winsted, reckless driv- ing; Leslie D, Beach, i43 HinSdale Ave, Winsted, failure to report cor- reetion of defective equipment and Henry s. LukaszewieZ, Il Roosevelt Ave-, Terryville, reckless driving and eVading responsibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
WORLD WAR II

Eisenhower was placed in charge of the organization Of the Philip. pine Air Force, He designed the fields and outlined training plans. He helped establish the Philippine Military Academy and wrote the Commonwealth Defense Act which used the Swiss universal military principles for a model.
 As it was necessary for him to fly around the islands in mapping out strategy, he decided 1t would be Q good idea to add flying to his many talents. A firm believer in the future of air power as one of the decisive factors In warfare, he studied aeronautieS and became an expert pilot at the age of forty seven years, with more than three hundred hours to his credit in the Philippines.
 He played a major role with Mac. Arthur in planning the defenses Of the islands which were destined to give the Japanese armies such stub born resistance In the Second World War It was Eisenhower who devised the hidden airfields there. He flew constantly back and forth to Cor regidor and over the jungles of Bataan, and was Q familiar figure on the streets of Manila.
 Der Tag" which Macarthur and Eisenhower had predicted, came on Sept. 3, i939 on the other side of the globe. World War II famed Into action. MacArthur and Eisenhower listened over the radio as the news came to them and examined the official dispatches laid before them, Hitler's troops had invaded Poland, and had thrust into Pomerania, Silesia, and East Prussia, to the city of Danzig. Prime Minister Chamberlain announced that a state of war existed between Great Brit ain and Germany: Australia and New Zealand followed with their declarations; France declared a state of war; Canada came Into line. The United States proclaimed neutrality. Tn the ensuing days Rus- sia invaded Poland and Finland.
 Lieutenant Colonel Eisenhower was ordered back to the United States. When he left the Philip pines on Dec. l3, 1889, General Mac Arthur grasped his hand and wished him great success in the days to come. President Quezon personally conferred upon Eisenhower the Dis- tinguished Service Cross of the Phil ippines.
 We find Ike aboard ship, cross- ing the Pacific on Dec. l3, 1889, en route to the United States, On Jan l6, lo40, he reported at the Presidio in Gan Francisco and remained on temporary duty at headquarters with the 9th Coast Artillery until Feb. 2. He joined the 18th In. fantry atVrord Ord, California, and accompanied this regiment to Fort Lewis, Washington. as reglmental executive officer until Nov. 30, l94o
 His movements were rapid as de- lenses were set up along the Pacific Coast. We find him chief of stan of the Third Division ct Fort Lewis from Nov. 90, le4O, to March l, io4ir
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02

The following realty deeds have been filed with the office Of Town Clerk Mary 0. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 Annie M Butler and Margaret R. Corcoran to the city of Water bury, property at Grove and Cooke streets.
 Cyril Hillman to ChriStifaro Fap- iano, property on Bonair avenue.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Mary E. Rigney to Arthur R. Ishin, property at Wilson and Ale der streets, $2,60o. Margaret del. Hetzel to Water bury Savings bank, property on Eu- cid avenue, S7,226.
 Maria Colella, also known as Maria Cialella, to Amato c. Gen. tile, property on Lund avenue, s2,- GOO.
 Martin sealander to First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Wa terbury, four pieces of property on Pearl Lake Road, $5,200 each.
 Floyd Fl. and Wesley R. Ras' nussen to Naugatuck Savings bank, three pieces of property on Anna avenue, 5000 each.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Waterbury Savings banks to Mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
TOY HEADQUARTERS
 AT 5I CHURCH STREET

In connection with an appeal for toys for British children now being made by Bundles for Britain" Mrs. Arthur Reed Kimball, president Of tho local chapter, has announced that headquarters in Waterbury will be set up at 5l Church street, Dolls and soft toys for hospitals are es- pecIally being sought, and any new toy that is not too large for packing will be gratefully accepted. The organization has been requested to ship the toys as early in the month of September as possible in order to insure their arrival in England for Christmas. Toys may be brought to headquarters on Church street Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a. m. to noon, and from 2 to 1 D, m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02

Approximate building costs in Waterbury during August totaled $l30,995 bringing to $l,047,535 the total building costs during the eight months of io44, according to the re- port of city inspector John T, Hart ley.
 The August figure is a decrease of $34,5s5 compared with the July building costs of $l65 ,5e0. Seventy. one permits were issued last month as compared to the issuance of 86 in July,
 Approximate costs of $96,i56 were estimated for residential building in August for which 43 permits were is- sued. Non residential costs totaled S34, $40 for which 2s permits were issued
 Twenty three one family houses were applied for construction dur ing the month, costs of which have been estimated at $92, 900, Other res- idential type permits and their ap- proximate costs issued during Aug
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
STATE HIGHWAY
 PLANS INCOMPLETE

Final determination of the exact location of the proposed new Wa terbury- -Torrington highway, con- tingent on the construction of the new flood control dam, has not yet been made, 1t was stated following @ meeting Thursday, in Torrington of representatives of the state high way department, Army engineers, town officials, businessmen and a committee representing the towns people.
 Considerable objection to con- structIon of the dam is being pre- sented by the town people who charge It's construction as Q waste of funds. Estimated cost of the pro- posed dam has been set at Ave and one-half million dollars.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
SIO,2S5 JUDGMENT
 FOR REALTY FIRM

An award Of SIC, ,2s5 has been made by State Referee Alfred D. Baldwin to the Mohawk Realty O., for land condemned by the state in Vest vile, according to q decision filed in the New Haven superior court. The land was used by the state highway department In extending the Wilbur L. Gross highway.
 George B. Horan, local real estate appraiser who testified for the state at the hearing, set the original value Of the property ct $7,9s6 and said damages after the taking would be S2,622. The states offer was $2,s50 while the plaintiff sought $ioo,ooo damages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
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| when he became chief of staff of the Ninth Army Corps. On March Il he was appointed full colonel Colonel Eisenhower was back at San Antonio, Texas, as chief of staff of the Third Army, on June 24, ls4l, During the fall months he was conducting war mareuveys in Louisiana, under General Krueger with 22o,00o men Ills side won through brilliant strategy and the use of armored forces. General Krueger declared EisenhowerS com mand to have been superb, At the end of maneuveras, Eisenhower was promoted to the temporary rank of brigadier-general on Sept. 20, io4i,
 Keep your eyes on Ike Army men prophesied, He will be e major-general In six months"
 Their predictions were to come true. Ike was called to Washing ton and made chief of the War Plans Division on the War Depart ment general stan on Feb. l6, ls42 Tn April he got his two stars when President Roosevelt nominated and the Senate confirmed him as a major-general He was designated as Assistant of Staff in charge Of the Operations Division, Office of the Chief Of Staff, on April and was headed for higher honors with in the next few weeks.
 During these first months while Eisenhower was helping build an army, Hitlers blitzkriegs in Europe were sweeping everything before them. The Germans overran Dem mark and Norway, invaded Hol- land, Belgium and Luxembourg, and conquered France. They marched into Paris and took possession. Italy with It's ten-year alliance had joined the Axis. The Battle of Britain was being fought in the air with Lon. don undergoing terrific aerial bonn. bardments, Yugoslavia and Greece had been invaded. The Axis forces in Libya were driving toward Egypt,
 Eisenhower was in Texas when the Japs struck at Pearl Harbor and the Philippines on the fatefui Dec. 2, l94l.
 Worn out after a terrific days work, he had left word that he was going to take 6 nap and must not be disturbed. His orderly, startled by the news coming over the radio, hesitated in awakening him.
 Eisenhower had become known as "Alarmist Ike" because of his constant predictions. He was con- vinced that the United States must enter World War II, bps he thought that the first attack eould come from Europe. His O. lies finally mustered up courage. snocked on ] his door, and delivered ne message.
 Ike sat up and list 1. his face tense as he looked ght ahead. His only remark was, We'll, boys, ! it's comel"
 NEXT; Commanding General: i European TheateF.
 Yunnan Prov China, will spend 9l,OOO, 900 1, rural relief and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
Fire Record

A blaze which started near the bar In Mulllgan'S restaurant, Phoenix avenue, shortly before 3 o'clock this morning, drove eight families residing in the second and third story apartments In the MullIgan block to the street,
 Patrolman Frank Pelzer rang In an alarm while Patrolmen Steve Kawecki and Arthur Chi. cOIne led occupants to safety.
 The blaze was extlnguIShed in less than 20 minutes. The res. taurant suffered slight damage, mostly from smoke and water.
 Bremen of Headquarters Co. crossed the street to 20 Field street last night to rescue George Jacobs of that address who was trapped for more than an hour In the Self.scrvIce elevator before his cries were heard and help summoned.
 Bremen also eXtlnguished R brush Are on Sheffield terrace and . tree Are in Hamilton Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
COP CANDIDATES
 BEING CONSIDERED

Local Republicans will likely en. dorse Russell Sumff assistant city editor of The Waterbury American and John MesunaS of Brooklyn as state representatives to oppose John Membrino and Daniel J. Mahaney incumbent Democratic representa- tiVes.
 No candidate for probate judge as yet has been chosen by the local c, O. P, party which is meeting with considerable difficulty on the matter. Various prominent attorneys have been approached by party leaders but have declined the offer for reasons generally given as the strength in incumbent Judge Patrick Healey CD.
 The local party will hold its con- Vention here Sept 9,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
QUIT-CLAIM DEED
 FINALLY RECORDED

A quit claim deed was filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary o. XII. martin yesterday which was over. due by 29 years. The deed pertained to the acquisition by the city in 1915 of the Saw Mil Plain school district at which time the Board of Aldermen permitted the consolida- ton of the district with the city proper contingent on the conveyance to the city of property between Woodtick Road, and Meriden Road
 The ciyt took over the property Dec. 3l, 1915 but failure to file the deed occurred, reasons for which may be based on the New Years Eve aspects of the latter date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
MUNICIPAL BOARDS
 TO HOLD SESSIONS

Various city boards will meet next week in regular semi-monthly meet ings. The scheduled meeting for the Board of Aldermen however will be cancelled on Monday night, Labor Day and likely will be held Sept. IS.
 Other boards which will hold their regular meetings next week are Board of Works, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m.: Board of Health, Tuesday. 5:30 p. m; Police and Fire Boards, Wed- nance, Thursday, 4'p. m.
 It is expected that action will be taken on the request for retirement made by Sgt. John Mates at the Police Board meeting. Sgt. Mates, who recently was shifted from the motor patrol to street duty has re- quested retirement after 3l years service with the local force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
FULTON BAND AT
 LAKE COMPOUNCE

Classical and popular music will be played at 6 concert to be held Monday, Labor day, at Lake Com bounce by the Fulton American band of Waterbury, The concert scheduled to start at 3 o'clock. will be under the direction Of Rocco Pagano.
 March-Chieago Tribune Chamber Overture-FestiVal .,,,,,,, Koibee Selection from the Comic Opera,
 "Babette" .,,,,,,,.,,,,., Herbert Spring Waltz ,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Fincke Dance of the Hours-La Gioeonda
 rrrrr'r'tir'r 'r,''rrtrirt POHCHleAl Coronation March from the
 Prophet ,,,,,,,,r,,,, Meyerbeer By the swanee River Middletown Grand Selection-La Traviata
 trt,'t''rt,,,rr,rr, Vef0l Descriptive-A Hunt in the Black
 FofeSt ,,,,,r.,,,rrr,,,,, Voelkef The Donkey sereande ,.,,.,, Friml March-The Rifle Regiment
 '''''r rr.t.''r ''f'''t SVusu The Star spangled Banner .., Key
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

Corporal Lena Carolyn Jabs, daughter of Mrs, Herman Zilke of lb4 Greenwood avenue, and Private First Glass Julie Lynch, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Eugene Lynch of 70 Meriden road, USING Women's Reserve, have been assigned to the Marine Corps headquarters at Washington, D, O., it was announced today,
 Ensign John A. 0urklis, son of Mir and Mrs, A, durklis of 8 Draher avenue has completed a leave here and has resumed duties at Camp MeDonough, Plattsburg, N. Y.
 All men and women of the Church of SS, Peter and Paul who are now serving with the armed forces were honored this morning at a solemn high Mass held at the church at the request of residents of the Fair. lawn section of the city, The Mass of Remembrance was the third Mass requested by Fairlawn residents, The first was sung on the Feast of st, Ann, and the second on the Feast of the Assumption.
 John B. O'Neil or 73 Knoll street has been assigned to Oakland, Calf. for flight training. The son of MT, and Mrs. R, Warren O'Neil he re- gently completed a course at the Naval Aviation school at Jackson- vile, Fla. His brother, Richard ONeil, is stationed in England with a Navy unit,
 Thomas MulVille son of Mir. and Mrs. George Mulville of this city has been on sea duty on an aircraft carrier for 10 months, A seaman first class, he has been in the Navy two years,
 Sergeant Tony Sacco, son of Domenic Sacco of lls South View street, recently met Screen Actress Marlene Dietrich at an Army post In Italy, according to word received here, A former member of several nationally known dance orchestras he has been entertaining Allied servicemen overseas, A photograph of the local soldier taken with the actress has been received here,
 Pope Field, N, O.. Sept, 2 - Sgt, Joseph P. Petroeeione is now as- signed to the Base Squadron sta- toned at this installation of the First Troop Carrier command,
 Sgt, Petroccione Is the son of MT, and Mrs, Joseph Petroecione of 70 Courtland avenue, Waterbury, Conn,
 Private First Class Stanley J, Hor2epa, wounded in the right arm while battling with the Marines on Saipan, has recovered sufficiently to return to his company, according to word received recently by his parents, Mir, and Mrs, Joseph Hor- 2epa of l34 Hill street, A former students at Wilby high school and an employe of the Waterbury Mfg, Co.,, Private First Glass Horgepa en. tered the service August l, ie42, and has been overseas since last Decem- ber,
 Aviation Cadet Raymond Francis Sehnal son of Mir, and Mrs, Prank W, Sehnal, of 2e6 Wolcott Street Waterbury, Conn was recently awarded SharpShoeters medal foi proficiency in firing the AS Cal!bei Automatic pistol at Maxwell Field Alabama, an installation of the AAI Training command,
 Here he Is completing nine week Of intensive military, physical ant academic training,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
GIRLS
 TEAM IN ACTION

Waterbury All-Star girls softball team playing Sunday at 4:3o ?. m. Brass Mill No. 2, Hamilton Park vs. Bridgeport Brass girls softball team one of the outstanding teams in the state. This team played Stamford Nutmegs and other top fiite girls teams losing to Stamford by score of 6-i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
I043's COLLECTIONS
 REPORTED AT S2.7%

A total of S4,727 ,oes in taxes or 827 percent of the l943 grand list of $5,7l5,e3e has been collected as of August 2e, 1t was stated by city tax collector Humbert Mangini, Over 9s percent of the total levy of le42 was collected last year in ad- dition to q substantial amount Of delinquent taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
KOLBECK HEADS
 OUTING GROUP
Service Memorial Commit. tee to Sponsor Benefit
 Picnic Event
Brooklyn News

Alderman William Kolbeck has been named chairman for the bene- flt picnic which will be sponsored by the Lithuanian Service Memorial committee, Sept, l7 at the Lithu- anian park on Chestnut Hill road, Proceeds from the event will be used to set up 0 memorial for local serv- icemen of Lithuanian descent who have given their lives in the war,
 THe memorial committee has been set up by the American Friends of Lithuania, Inc, which will sponsor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
BLOCK DANCE
 HELD LAST EVENING

An attendance of 600 persons was recorded at the eighth and final block dance of the season held on Pearl street last night, under the sponsorship of the park depart ment. Music was furnished by Unico Barone and his orchestra.
 According to James J. Curtin, superintendent of parks an esti- mated 10000 persons have been in attendance at the eight dances held this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02

Faculty meetings will be held at S;S0 ., m, Wednesday the open- ing day of classes, at Crosby and Wilhy High schools, according to announcements made today,
 Louis Thlbodeau, principal of Crosby, announced that depart- mental meeting would take place at 9 o'clock and that classes will meet in the Assembly hall as fol- lows; senior, 9;l5; June, 9:45; sopho- more, l0:l5; and freshman, II. All Wilhy students will report at 9 o'clock, according to an announce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02

The remainder Of the monthly costs during io43 was as follows; Sept-$l27,820; Oet,- -$99, ,4s5; Nov, -s24i, 40; Dee,-$i33, ,663, for Q to- tai for the year of Sl,bbo,4s6, To date, In i944, a total of 4oi permits have been issued in comparison to total of 482 issued as Of August in i943. A total of 7i7 permits were iS- sued during the entire year of io43,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
Chairman

other events to raise funds for the memorial
 A Lithuanian barbecue win be a feature of the picnic A speakers program and other entertainment will be planned
 Members of the committee inc clude Eleanor KIsohonls. John Klikna, Frances Penevieh, Dorothy Reden, Ernest Ma2aika, Mrs, stan Icy RomanauskRS, Mrs. Mary Kru- gels, MT, and Mrs, Charles M0tu- savage, pr, and Mrs, Mahtew J, Colney, Mrs, Lucy Grinius, Mrs Stanley Senkus, Mrs. Anna sabaS, Mrs, Anna Daupsis and stephen Geonaitis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02

leave here. A QuartermaSter, third
 class, he participated In cam paignS at Normandy, North Africa
 Sicily and SalernO.
 Private Samuel R, Sondik, brother of Mrs. Eva Goldfarb of l35 Willow street has undergone his fourth op- eratlon at an Army hospital in Eng land, having been wounded in both legs in France on June g. He en- tered the service in November, l94l, and went overseas a year later,
 Josephine B, Daniels, wife of Charles W. Daniels of RED. No, 3, Waterbury, has completed her basic training and indoctrination course at the Wave Training center Hunter College, Bronx, N, Y, and has received orders to report for further instruction at the national naval medical center at Bethesda, Maryland, Seaman Daniels attended Perry'S school of business and was employed at the Scovill Mfg Co., before enlisting in the Navy, Two brothers, Technieian Sergeant George Budzinowski and Corporal Albert Butch are serving with U. S. Army units in the British West In- dies and Hawaii, respectively,
 Miss Charlotte Stewart Leu chara, 26, of Naugatuck, was sworn Into the Women's Reserve Of the U, s, Navy today as an apprentice seaman. She is the daughter of MT, and Mrs. William Leuehars and attended Naugatuek High school She will report to the U, s, Naval Training school, Hunter College, Bronx, N Yo for indoctrination within a few days, Her brother, Sergeant William c, Leuchars Is serving as a photographer with the U. S. Marine Air Corps,
 First Lieutenant Robert H. Fau- bert, son Of MT, and Mrs, Royal H, Faubert of l5 State street, Is now stationed at March Field, Calf where he is serving as a heavy bomber unit officer,
 Sergeant Peter J, Bernota of l6 Edward street Is now stationed at 0 camp in North Carolina, He re- gently spent a furlough here after completing two and e half years of ! service in the South Pacific,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
TIN COLLECTION
 UNDERWAY TODAY

A tin collection Is being conducted on all streets south of East and West Main street by city trucks and sponsored by the city's Salvage Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-02
Picnic Tomorrow

A large attendance is expected at the picnic to be conducted at the Lithuanian Park on Chestnut Hnl road tomorrow by the Lithuanian Citizens Political club, The event will get underway early In the af- ternoon, with dancing SC l2duled from 3 to 0 p, m,
 Music will be furnished by John Satula's orchestra, and refreshments will be served,
 The arrangements committee Is composed of William Greblunas, John Adolemis and Joseph Svin- kunaS,