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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
Former Tax Collector
 To Marry March IS


 William M. Blodgett of 75 Park Place, Winsted and Mrs. Helen G. Herman of l36 Hinsdale avenue, Winsted will be married March IS at 5 p. m. in the Blodgett home. Rev. s. Wade Marr, pastor of Second Congregational Church, Winsted will perform the ceremony. A recep- ton and dinner will be held at Cooks Place in Riverton.
 MT. Blodgett was formerly state tax commissioner and state att torney for Litchfield County. At present he is representative in the state legislature. His wife died in l94l. Mrs. Herman has been em- ployed as Q domestic nurse. They will make their home at 75 Park Place, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
Annual Retreat
 SetforM Mar. 24-26

Members of the Alumnae of the College and the Academy of St.. Elizabeth at Convent, N. J., and their friends will return to the con- vent for their annual retreat on Friday, March 24 and will remain until Sunday, March 26.
 Rev. R. Rush Rankin, S.J., of St.. Peters College, Jersey City, will speak at the conferences. Sister Rosalita, chairman Of the music de- partment at St. Ellzabeth'S, is in charge of arrangements at the con- vent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

The final session of the Western Connecticut tournament, conducted by Mrs. W. sherman Smith at The Elton was held Monday afternoon with the following winners of the series: Mrs. Walter Norton and Mrs. Leon Lovejoy, 688; Mrs. Wil- liam J. Dunphy and Mrs. Joseph Reilly, 638 1-2; Mrs. J. B. Walling and Mrs. Hagger, 637; Mrs. Theo- dore Breithaupt and Mrs. F. O.. Hess, 633, Mrs. William Faeth and Mrs. Fred Lux, 632. The days standing: North and South, Mrs. R. D. Schroeder and Mrs. Robert Strohacher, 12l 1-2; Mrs. Eric Caul and Mrs. L. M. Mitchell, ll8; East and West, Mrs. Walter Woods and Mrs. Joseph Wolff, 118 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
Weddings

BECK-NELSON
 Miss Hazel Nelson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Hans Nelson of Wal nut street, Naugatuck, and Walter Lewis Beck, son of MT. and Mrs Joseph Beck of Bidwell street, Wa terbury, were united in marriage Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the Swedish Lutheran church, Hartford. Rev. Julius Hulteen off, ciated.
 The attendants were MT. and Mrs, Edward Ginty of Hartford, The bride was attired in a poudre blue suit with navy accessories and wore corsage of gardenias. A beige suit, brown accessories and a pink rose corsage were worn by the matron of honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
Battery C POS To
 Hold Card Party

A card party will be held by Bat tery G, POS C,A,A.A. Friday eve- ming at 8 at the YMCA. The com- mittee in charge includes Mrs. John Roberts, Miss Evelyn White, Kay Kanavich, Miss Esther Drolet, Miss Lorraine Drolet and Mrs. Wallace Clark.
 A white elephant sale will be held and two $25 War Bonds will be awarded. Refreshments will be served.
 At last nights meeting 1t was decided to donate $25 to the Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
3 MCKINNEY
 ON BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY America's Card AuthOrity

Peter Leventritt of New York, the newest of the Life Masters, brought out an interesting point in Q hand he played recently. Leven. trott admitted that four spades vast a prey high conrac, in view of all cards Souh held, and he further admitted that his contract should have been defeated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14

Miss Alice M. Briggs, first aid chairman of the local Red Cross chapter, announced last night regis trations for Q standard first aid class which meets Tuesday evenings will close tonight.
 Those interested in joining the class may register at tonight's ses- sion at 7:30 at Red Cross Chapter House, l65 Grove street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14

MT. and Mrs. James A. Conway, GA Keefe street, announce the com ing marriage of their daughter, Dor othy, to Ernest John Kelly, fire man first class, son of MT. and Mrs Ernest Kelly. The ceremony will take place Thursday morning at 8 at St. Francis Xavier church. Rev. James Broderick will officiate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
Club Notes

Plans for & convention to be held May % in the Medical library in New Haven were made Sunday by the officers, executive board and committees of the Connecticut Dem tal Hygienists' association in the Chamber of Commerce office m New Haven.
 Santa Maria circle, National Daughters of Isabella, will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 at K. of 0. hall. A social hour will follow a short business meeting.
 The Dancing Teachers club of Connecticut will meet Sunday at 2 D. m. at 553 Pennington avenue, Hartford. Miss Lorraine Neville, Miss Helyn R. Flanagan and Miss Florence M. Greenland, all of Hart ford, and Miss Yolan R. Szabo of Torrington will demonstrate various dancing routines.
 A meeting of the Mary Abbott Community Club will be held this evening at 8:30 o'clock in the Mary Abbott school. Reports Of various committees will be submitted includ ing one on the recent entertain ment and basketball game and on the progress Of the membership campaign. All member are asked to attend this evenings session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
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THE SITUATION: You are writ ing a thank-you note for gift sent by an acquaintance. How should It be signed?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-14
WRONG WAY: "Gratefully."

RIGHT WAY: sincerely" ("Gratefully' would correctly be used if someone had done you a great favor or a great good. For in- stance, If you were writing to q doc tor who had seen you safely through a long and serious illness)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
WOMAN WASHES
 CURTIS STATUE

Washington, April 2l-(UP)-A kindly, grey-haired woman in @ brown Chesterfield coast who iden- tified herself as Mrs. Watson" washed the statue of the late Vice President Charles Curtis today, sobbing all the while.
 She explained that she carries a wet cloth in her large handbag to "dudst off, the busts and statues of her favoriate statesmen during her frequent visits to the capitol.
 She worked IS minutes over the marble likeness of Curtis. When she was satisfied with her labors, she went upstairs and dusted off the statue of Lincoln.
 She told reporters that she loved Curtis and Lincoln and was "sure they were related to me-"
 But, she added, she liked other statesmen too, even though she didn't believe Washington, Jeffer- son. Monroe or Madison were re- lated to her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
BRACELETS STOLEN IN DARING PLOT

New York, April 21--(UP)-A daringly executed and carefully planned theft of two bracelets val ued at $32,500, one of which pre- viously had been stolen by a society jeweler who now is In prison, was disclosed by police today.
 The bracelets were taken yester- day from the display window of the fashionable shop of Sol G. Bar nett by two men who substituted limitations when a clerk left the room for moment.
 One of the bracelets, a $30,OOo platinum piece, studded with dia- monds. sapphires and emeralds, had been recovered by its owner only a few months ago after being stolen by Jeweler Paul Flato.
 The other was set with rubieS and diamonds.
 Both items had been accepted by Barnett on memorandum from the owner, whose identity was undis- closed. Police said the jewelry was not insured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Synnott widow of Joseph Synnott. Queens Village. L. l., fromerly of Waterbury, will be held from the Belleville Funeral Home, 68 Clay street, tomorrow at 0:15 to st. Ann's church at 9. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Daniel perilIo of 420 Baldwin street, was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the CoIasanto funeral home. 032 Bank street. to Our Lady of L0urdeg church at e:15 where a requiem high Mass was celebrated by Msgr. Joseph Valdambrfni.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services conducted by Rev. Edward Farrell.
 Bearers were: Carmen Martcne, Ralph Verrone, Domenic Daddcna. Patsy Ggrillo, Daniel PeriIlo, and John Perillo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
SHIPPERS TO HOLD
 DINNER MEETING
Discussions Planned MOn- day Evening on Averting
 Freight Loss, Damages

The most effective means of pre- venting freight loss and damage will be the principal topic of dis cussion at the Perfect Shipping Month Dinner Meeting to be held at the Hotel Bancroft, Worcester, Mass, at so o'clock Monday eve- ming April 24) by the Worcester Traffic Association in conjunction with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce and the Car Efficiency Committee of the New England Shippers Advisory Board.
 Speakers will include William H. Day, General Chairman of the New England Shippers Advisory Board; Vice-President J. w. Smith of the Boston & Maine Railroad; James F. Doolan, Operating Assistant to Vice-President. The New Haven Railroad; c. L. Jellinghaus, Man ager of Transportation, New York Central System; Special Represen- tative V. J. Derner, Erie Railroad; and Alfred P. Kivlin, Freight Claim Prevention Supervisor of The New Haven Railroad. John P. Sloan, Traffic Manager of Crompton and Knowles Loom Works, will serve as master of ceremonies.
 Wartime transportation problems and how they are being handled successfully also will figure promi- nently in the discussions, which will begin at 7:3O D. m.
 Arrangements for this special meeting are in charge of Commit tee General Chairman R. H. Haley, New England Traffic Manager of United States Steel Corp; Pres ident George E. Gates of the Wor- cester Traffic Association; Manager John A. Toomey of the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Bur- eau, and L. F. Van Kleeck, Chair man of the Management Commit tee of the New England Shippers Advisory Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
OBITUARY

GOOLEY-David Edward Cooley Of 485 Watertown avenue, died this morning at Waterbury hospital after a brief illness.
 Born June 30. 1879 in Thomaston. he was a son of the late John and Martha (Teft) Cooley. MT. Cooley had been employed by the American Brass Company for the last 39 years. He was a member of Nosahogan lodge, I. o. O. F.
 Survivors include his wife, Sadie Estella (Peck) Cooley; one son, Pvt. Donald H. Cooley, U. s. Army, sta- tioned at Fort Devens; one brother James Cooley of Shelton; and one sister. Mrs. Roscoe w French of Hartford.
 The funeral will be held Monday from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue with Rev. Alan M. Fairbank ofnciating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sum- day afternoon from 3 to 5 and Sum- day evening from 2 to g p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21

1k ls understood that the new tontrOls win be administered by the U 6. Employment Service in the eh1ne manner that placements are now governed by the government of- zice. It is believed several t:lous- and more employees may be brought under the stabilization rules by the Anticipated action.
 Controls over non-esSential es- f4biishHnentS were scheduled to start about two months ago, but were held off when Governor Baldwin asked for a voluntary program. Vic- Cory Manpower committees were set up throughout the states critical labor area at that time to aid in securing cooperation of employers. NO definite indication has been made given on the types of job ca- legories to be included in the new est stabilization plan, but 1t is be- leved nearly all employment in the area will be covered, with the vol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
FLYING CARDINAL FROM C.U.A. CHOSEN
War Department HOnOrs Catholic University for
 Bond Drive Support
(special to The Democrat)

Washington, D. C., April 21 = (SpeciaD - In accepting the priv ilege extended by the government to have PSI Mustang pursuit plane bear the name of The Fly ing Cardinal of the Catholic Uni versity of America" - in recogni- ton of the purchase of $85,000 1n war bonds by students of the insti- tuition - the Rev. Gerald A. Ryan of the faculty of religious educa- ton of the University, noted that Christianity must ever be at total war, because the church militant will always be fighting for its life it's timely life on earth and its timeless life in eternity"
 In expressing the gratitude of the government for the showing in war bond purchases made by the stu dents, John A. Reilly. chairman of the War Finance Committee of the Treasury, asserted "the record made made by the Catholic University of America since it's organization in 1887, of constructive service to our country in every emergency. Is so well-known to the people of the civilized world that words of praise from me are unnecessary"
 'The present global war;" Father Ryan declared, "is only a part of this perpetual Christian war against the Goddess. It is only one scene on the historic stage where helliSh might struggles with holy and heroic right. It is only one act In the dreadful drama of diabolic planning against the Divine plan.
 That is why our ancient church militant must unite, as it does, with our modern American country in it's military program and purpose. This war may not, perhaps, be the fight to the finish. but while 1t lasts tt is Q fight for the Christian faith as well as for our colntry'S free. dom.
 '"The flying Cardinals in the flesh were men of strength and speed. As their symbol we have purchased and put into the fight a flying machine of strengthy speed. The Flying Cardinals in the flesh were men of god will. We now provide these men with go0dly weapons. The Flying Cardinals in the flesh were men forged in the fires of their Christian faith. The Flying Cardinal IT, the fight iS Symbolized In Q machine forged in the fires Of his countryS freedom.
 Tn their name. therefore, and in their honor. we gratefully accept the privilege extended us today by q grateful government. We bless this plane which we have bought with the holy hope that gracious God may plan that one of our own may be its pilot aS 1t swings its way not only in the vanguard of total victory, but also in the pursuit of total peace. And finally. We hereby baptize 1t The Flying Cardinal of the Cathode University Of Amer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
Churchill Plays Fire WorStond

London, April 21 (UPO Prime Mi mister Winston Churchill said today that the British Empire is more strongly united than at any time in history, and predicted increasingly close collaboration be- tween its leaders and those of the United States.
 Concluding a two-day debate in Commons on commonwealth affairs Churchill expressed the belief that conferences between Empire leaders and American officials would be held in London and in the various dominion capitals annually, and possibly at shorter intervals.
 Churchill implicitly criticized Fires refusal to enter the war against Germany, recalling that all other parts of the Empire followed Britain into the war save one la mentable exception about which we must search our hearts"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
GOVERNOR WRITES
 LETTER OF PRAISE
Comments Work of Presi- dent BlansfieId, Bank The
 surance Fund Trustees

Atty. Michael V. Blansfleld oi Waterbury, president of the Con- necticut Savings Bank Life 1nsur- ance fund has received commenda- ton together with the trustee o1 the fund from Gov. Raymond E Baldwin for the excellent prograss' of the fund. Edwin c. Northrop oi Waterbury also is member of the trustees.
 The letter received by Atty. Blans. field from the governor Is as follows My Dear Michael:
 I want to commend you and the officers and trustees of the Sav- ings Bank Life Insurance fund for the excellent report submitted under date of April 18th.
 The Fund has made excellent progress which is most gratifying. The trustees and officers are entitled to this expression of grat- itude in behalf of the people of the state for the splendid serv- ices which you are rendering.
 Yours very sincerely,
 RAYMOND BALDWIN,
 Governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21

Members of one of the oldest and best known colored families of the city. Edgar Williams and his uncle. Daniel Williams, appeared without counsel to plead personally in de- fense of the election action brought by the Waterbury Trust O., aS trustee under the will of Mary Scott Williams, Edgar's mother. The third defendant In the proceedings Is Mrs. Tempest Williams, Edgar's wife.
 The court was told the late Mrs. Wlllisms' win provided for life te- nancy on the premises by her hvs- band, Shadrock Williams, who was a driver for the American Brass Go. in the horse and buggy days and worked in that capacity for nearly 70 years. The three defendants moved into the home with M. Will Hams in 1888 and continued to live there after his death a year ago.
 Although a claim for $500 dam- ages was made in the complaint, Attorney David Torrance, counsel for the bank, told the court the bank would waive the money claim if 1t could get an election judg- ment. He stated 6 prospective pur- chaser had been found for the premises and the transaction could not be completed until the defend ants moved out.
 When Attorney Torrance asked for a judgment on the ground no written defense had been made and no pleadings were filed, Edgar Will Hams stated he had believed he could defend the action by appear ing personally in court. He stated he had no funds to hire legal serv- ices.
 Judge Pickett stated the plaintiff was obviously entitled to possession of the property, but asked the counsel to give reasonable time to the defendants to move out. He entered judgment for the bank, denied money damages and asked the bank to notify the court next week of the amount of time needed to complete the sale of the prop erty. He stated the defendants are entitled to the two-weeks' statutory stay of execution but expressed the hope the bank would give them still more time.
 Attorney Torrance said the city had set a deadline on its extension for payment of tax liens, and that teh deadline would soon be over. He said the property could not be sold until the purchasers were given assurance that they would be able to occupy 1t shortly. The purchase price was reported to be $2.50O. with a $l.000 mortgage of the bank now in force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
$l2,425 EXPENDED
 FOR PROTECTION |
Civilian Defense Activities, Safeguarding of Water
 Supply in Report

A total of $9,106.95 has been ex- pended by the city for the protection of its water systems while total of 6, ,318 has ben expended from the city emergency appropriation for civilian defense activities during the period of January 1 to March 31, 1944. This results in grand total of $12,425.18 expended for the city'S protective and wartime measures.
 The first report on expenditures involving the city's vetqerans' ad- visory board is included within the report on the emergency appropria- tion fund. The report on this par- ticular bureau deals only with 8 one week period relative to operat- ing expenses plus initial cost of equipping the of1ce. The bureau was in operation but one week at the time the report was compiled.
 According to the figures released on this bureau, Miss Nancy Delaney, newly appointed secretary of the veterans advisory board, will receive $2,223 per year. Other expenses in- volving this ohhce include $293 .98 for equipment and general expenses while telephone and supplies make unp the grand total of $369.98.
 Other total expenses incurred within the emergency appropriation fund are as follows: air-raid war den's od1ce, $741.90; Defense Coun- cil. $841.38; medical units, $27; Ci- vilian Defense Volunteer Office, $550; War Housing Committee, $374.50; War Garden Committee, $26.S2; rationing board, $159.O3; Liberty House, $35.71; sirens, 060 plus miscellaneous expenses item. 1zed) for a grand total of $3,3l8.23.
 The total expenditures of $9,106.95 in connection with protection of the city's water systems is broken down as follows: wages (guards), $9,O59; telephone. $24.5o; gasoline for guards, $22.89.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21

untary program in all probability to be abandoned.
 Industrial plants of the area are continuing to reduce staffs in order to get down to WING ceilings, with many workers already released for jobs in more urgent work. Non-es- Sential establishments likewise have reported some progress in getting down to the ceiling levels of Feb. 1, and efforts meanwhile are being continued by the Victory commit tee to secure cooperation of addi- tional employers.
 It has been stressed by WING au- thorities that when all employers of the area are in adherence with cell. ing schedules new contracts may be obtained for the area. It is be- lieved the new stabilization program will aid further in the general pro- gram to get help where 1t is most needed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
Litigation In Local Courts

Alma and George BabcOck of
 Waterbury filed a 5000 civil ac-
 tiOn in superior court yesterday
 sustained by Mrs. Babcock when
 she allegedly slipped on some
 vegetables and corn tassels on the
 floor of the Mohican Company on
 North Main street last September
 17.
 The woman claims she slipped
 In such manner that she almost
 went down to the floor and in
 trying to save herself from fall-
 ing she strained the fragments of
 her back. The concern is charged
 with negligence for allowing the
 alleged condition to exist.
 Paul Varlese of Waterbury won a judgment of $277.38 and costs yes terday afternoon in his civil action against John Corrigan, private in the Waterbury Fire Department. The award was made by Common Pleas Court Julge Walter M. Pick cit, who heard the trial Wednes- day.
 Negligence was charged against the fireman, driver of a fire en- zine which was involved in a col- lision with a car owned by the plaintiff March 25, 1943 on North Main street near Lakewood road The car owner sought recovery for damage to the vehicle.
 In accordance with Sttae statute the city cover insurance on liabil- ity of all of its employees, and the Judgment will be satisfied by the city, 1t has been indicated.
 Mayme Aston Aaron of Water bury has filed divorce action in superior court against James Andrew Aaron, formerly of Waterbury and now of Brooklyn, N. Y. The couple married June 12, 1887 at Harts- vile, s. C., and the plaintiff claims her husband became intolerably cruel Feb. l, 1942. She seeks aL- mony, and also permission to resume use of her maiden name.
 Withdrawal papares were filed in common pleas court today in the $2,500 civil action of Anna Clark of Newburyport, Mass, against Mollie Kampner of Waterbury. The plain tiff sought recovery for injuries sus- tained Dec. g, 1942 when allegedly struck by loosened cover of a re- fuse barrel while going downstairs at AS Meadow street, premises own ed by the defendant. The case was reported settled yesterday a few minutes before hearing was to start.
 Permission was granted today by Superior Court Judge Edward J. Quinlan to George John Berzinskas of Waterbury, his wife, Edna Wright BerzinskaS, and their two children, Joyce Ann and Judith Alice, to change their surname to Berch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
REGIONAL CHARITIES
 GROUP HOLD SESSION

The New England Regional Con- ference of Catholic Charities Ses- Sions continues today and tomorrow at the Hotel Bond in Hartford. Rev. George M. Grady, state diocesan director, presided last night at a supper meeting Rev. Richard Tanning, Ph.D.. of Danbury spoke on Catholic Charities and the Post War Era"
 This mornings session at 1O:3O included reading of papers by Miss Mary Moran of Boston College School of Social Work, and Ralph w. Whelan. assistant executive di- rector of Youth Counseling Service of New York, acting as discussion leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-21
Police Get KatZ Goat With Tag
 On Porked Car

Tearing up his dollar park. ing tag cost Abraham KstS, B, Bridgeport $2S as Clerk Al- bert J. BrOnsky called his bond i'm City Court this morning.
 PatrOlman Henry McCann said that when the Bridgeport man found the tag on his car yesterday he tore t up In the officers presence with some loud and angry remarks.
 Officer McCann then added . breach of the peace charge to the parking violation count and booked the man at head. quarters.