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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
PSEUDO SOLDIER
 GETS JAIL TERM
New York Youth Tried to Impress Girl Friend;
 Other Cases Tried

Hartford, Conn, May 23.--(UP)-- Pleading guilty to illegally wearing an army officers uniform to inc press his girl friend, George Thorpe, Jr., 20, New York, was sentenced to 30 days in jail today by Federal Judge J. Joseph Smith.
 Thorpe was arrested by federal agents at New Haven when 8 train conductor becar1e suspicious when he noticed he was wearing Q hat several times 700 large for him.
 Edward Robinson, 34, Arlins ton, Mass, pleading guilty to transport ing Q stolen tractor from New York to West Hartford, drew penalty of 90 days in jail.
 Clarence A. McDade, 21, Bristo! and Winchester, Ill.,, was sentenced to four months in jail for forging government checks.
 John Caporale, 71, Stamford, was fined $100 for having six gallons of alcohol in his possession, on which no federal tax had been paid.
 His attorney claimed Caporale made the liquor for his own con- sumption and that 1t bore the repu- tation of "being 50 bad that no one else would drink It."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
1000 MP[OYERS FILE STATEMENT.
l,7O0 More Must Return Questionnaires or Face
 Refusal of WING Aid

QuestionnaireS mailed to more than 2,700 employers of the Water bury area by the War Manpower Commission have been returned so far by about 1000, 1t was reported today by WING Director Mary M. Dewey, who appealed to others for an early return.
 Firms which have not filed the declarations, disclosing their labor ceilings as of last Feb, 1, will be de- nted placement aid by the U. s. En- ployment Service until the required information is supplied, the direc- tor stated.
 All establishments, including those employing only one or two workers, must notify the WING on the number of workers employed last February 1, the ceiling level date, Mrs. Dewey said. The ques- tionaires were mailed out to aid in obtaining the information.
 The WING official reported that most of the plants in the area are already down to their ceiling levels, and that complete compliance with the ceiling regulations is expected to be achieved within a few weeks. A "back-to-ceiling" program was placed in effect here several weeks ago, and many firms have since then dismissed workers in order to get down to the approved levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 23-(UP)-Weath CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT and R H o D E ISLAND-Clearing and cooler to- night. Wednesday fair and war mer.
 MASSACHUSETTS - Clearing. cooler fin interior tonight. We'd nesday fair and warmer. Lowest temperatures fin cranberry b0gS 27-3O degrees.
 Boston, May 23-(UP)-The ex. tended New England Weather forecasts
 The temperature during the next four days will average from two to seven degrees above n0r- maI in the inland sections of Northern New England and from two to Ave degrees above normal elsewhere. Cool weather tOm0r- how and early Thursday fOllOw- ed by rising temperatures late Thursday through Saturday.
 Precipitation will average m0d- crate, between One-thiFd and two. thirds inch occurring as rain on Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
D-Doy For Young Soldier Hero, v

Elmwood, H., May 23-(UP)- Today was D-Day for Clifford Wher. ley, Elmwood's boy hero of World War II who at l6 had won the air medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and had shot down at least one Nazi plane while flying 9 missions as a turret gunner in the army air forces.
 Clifford. a staff sergeant in the air corps when his mother told the War Department his real age, was discharged last August and since that time has been living only for his i7th birthday so he could enlist in the air corps reserve.
 This was it. He was i7 years old today and he planned to re-enlist and continue working as a student fireman for the Peoria and Pekin Union Railway at Peoria until his 18th birthday when he will be called for air cadet training.
 Wherley enlisted in the air corps when he was IA and flew three mis- sions with his favorite air hero, It. Gen. James B. Doolittle of Tokyo raid fame.
 He also participated in air attacks on Palermo, Pantelleria, Tunis, Gabes, sfax, Sardinia and the Kas. serine Pass and was credited with shooting down one enemy plane, plus the probable destruction of IS others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Larger Use Of Eggs
 By Poultrymen Urged
Three Per Cent Increase Over l943 Advocated as Part
 of Food for Victory Program
Bishop of Vermont

greater use of egs, thus encourag- ing farmers to maintain hin pro. duction, declared Committee Secre- tary Leon Todd.
 Tn urging poultrymen to meet the 1944 quota, Todd pointed out the current egg abundance may be fol- lowed by 8 serious shortage if farmers nguidate some of their laying hocks because of inability to dispose of eggs at profitable prices now.
 An aid to producers is the con- certed effort of distributors to keep the supply of eggs flowing steadily into consumer channels as a nutri- tious wartime food, Todd said, add ing that aggressive merchandising has thus proved in important fac- tor in increasing eg consumption. For instance" he asserted, "rec- ords of A. & P. Food Stores, one of the larger purchasers of Con- necticut eggs, show this company paid producers $711,913 for eggs purchased in the state last year."
 Even greater cooperation by dis tributors and consumers is needed now, the poultry official said, to assure farmers profitable market for their surplus production dur inf the next few weeks and thus insure that a feast will not be fol- lowed by a famine. Each of us can help" he concluded, "by eat- ing more eggs during this period, Remember they are a whole food, complete with proteins. essential vitamins, fats and minerals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Nesro's Kindness Wins Him Cash

Boston, May 23-CUP)-A Negro physicians kindness" has won him the major share of a socially -promi- nent Back Bay spinster's s49,500 es- tate, according to her will on file in probate court today.
 Dr. Clarence Albert Hayes of the south end was named executor of the estate of the late Miss Susan O. Shattuck who died February % in the Back Bay home where she had liver alone for many years.
 Her brother, pr. George L. Shat- tuck of Providence, R. T., was be- queathed only si00 because The does not need my help" He decided not to contest the will although he had filed notice April 8 that he would do SO
 Tn the will dated January 20. le40, Miss Shatuck left Dr. Hayes the remainder of her estate after de- scribipg him as "one in whose ef- forts for an education I have had an interest and who for years has expressed thonghtfulness and kind ness to me"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
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ments, piece rate scales and promo &ions and other issues. These griev- anceg were among those presented today before the conciliator.
 Present at the conference this morning in addition to the labor ufacials and MT. Curtiss and MT. Walkinshaw were delegates repre- senting the first and second shifts involved in the dispute.
 The matter evolved as result of khe unauthorized walk out by the first shift at the plant last Satur- day at which time the union offi- cials were successful in persuading the second shift men to got to work. On Sunday meeting of these men and Q. I. O. officials was held at which time the men agreed to re- sunne work on Monday.
 Yesterday upon return to work of the first shift men they were en- countered at the gates by foremen of the tube division who requested their badges and notified them they were no longer employees of the Scovili Go. Following this the sec- ond shift which previously had not been affected because of the fact they had maintained their jobs on Saturday walked out in protest to such actions shortly after they had begun work.
 Production at the plant was not severely impaired by the dispute it was stated because only about one 1aN of the men comprising both shifts were involved. Men involved in the first shift numbered 70 ac- Eording to MT. Walkinshaw while AGr. Curtiss stated that Al were in- 0vlved. It was determined by this ban1e union official that 30 men were involved in the actions by the Becond shift while the company Representative contended but IS fWere involved.
 Contrary to published reports no Certificates of availability were is- sued yesterday to the men involved according to both company and union officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Pope May Delay Naming New American Cardinal
Names of Waterbury-BOrn PreIates Linked With
 Speculative Reports on Possible AppOintees

els. P. Keough of Providence, R. T., native of New Britain, Conn, and Matthew F. Brady of Burlington, Vt., native of Waterbury, Conn.
 Because of their familiarity with special problems of their own di- oceses, some prelates, according to speculation, probably would not be shifted to a new assignment at the present time. Among the latter have been mentioned Bishops Thomas M. O'Leary of Springfield, James E. Cassidy of Fall River, Jo- seph E. Mccarthy of Portland, Me-, native of Waterbury, Conn, and Maurice F .McAuliffe of Hartford, Conn, as well as several from out side New England.
 The possibility that Bishop Rich- ard J. Gushing of Boston may suc- ceed the late Bishop John B. Peter son of Manchester, N. H., also has been discussed. The 4e-year-o old Auxiliary to the late Cardinal will remain administrator of the Arch diocese, however, until a successor Is named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
MORE TESTIMONY IN $l5,OOO SUIT
Veteran City EmplOye Asks $l5,OOO Damages From
 NET. Company

Presentation of testimony was re. sumed in superior court today be- fore Judge Edward J. Quinlan and a jury of eight women and four men in the si5,000 civil action brought by Frank McInerney, an employe of the City of Waterbury for 25 years, against the New England Trans portation Co. of New Haven.
 The plaintiff, employed as an ex- pert sewer-layer, claims he has missed considerable time from work and has lost wages as the result of personal injuries sustained Jan. IS. i943 when struck by a bus on Mea. dow street on the crosswalk near the road leading to the railroad station
 It is alleged the bus suddenly made a left turn, without warning, and struck the pedestrian when he was 10 feet from the side of the curb. A concussion of the brain, multiple contusions of the arms, legs, and body. and injuries to the forehead and left thumb are listed in the complaint. The plaintiff claims further than an eye muscle disa- bility resulted and has necessitated the wearing of glasses.
 The hearing opened last Thurs day. The plaintiff is expected to take the stand this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

Boston, May 23-(Up)-The pos- 1loility that Pope Plus XII may wait until after the European war to name Q successor to William Card ina1 O'Connell as head of the Bos- ton Archdiocese figured increasingly today in speculation about the ec- clesiastical position.
 Those who suggested tho posSibil- ity noted that such @ wait might be desirable since the Holy Father has indicated that he will create no more Cardinals for the duration. 1t does not follow, however, that Boston's next prelate will be raised ! to membership in the Sacred Col lege of Cardinals, although the Archdiocese's 1,133,075 members make it second only to Chicago in size in the United States.
 Unlike tre Papal election which must be held 15 to IS days after the death of the reigning Pontiff, the naming of a new Archbishop rests wholly within the discretion of the Holy See. For the Vatican'S guid- ance in appointing members of the Hierarchy, bishops compile bien- nial lists of candidates which are sent to the Apostolic Delegate in Washington. Nevertheless, Papal advisers remain free to accept or reject the suggestions.
 Even before the war, delays in naming Cardinals successors oc- cured in New York and Chicago Archdioceses. Archbishop Francis .. Spellman of New York was ap- pointed 10 months after the death of Patrick Cardinal Hayes in 1888, and Archbishop Samuel A. Stritch of Chicago succeeded George Card hal Mundeilein after four months.
 Throughout the Archdiocese there $ considerable sentiment for the return of Archbishop Spellman who served with distinction as Auxiliary Bishop of Boston from 1892 to 1889. Born in Whitman, the 55-year- old Papal confidant held his first cur acy at All Saints church in RoX- bury. and later supervised Cath olic literature in the Archdiocese.
 Various other ecclesiastical lead- CTS were being mentioned in specu- iation without encouragement from or from any authority. Among them were Archbishops Moses E. Riley of Milwaukee, Wis, a native of Som- erville, and John G. Murray of St.. Paul, Minn. a native of Waterbury, Conn, and former Bishop of Port land, Me. Others suggested were Bishops Stephen J. Donohue and J. F. A. Mcintyre of New York, Fran
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
CITY DEFENDANT
 IN $5,OOO SUIT
Local Nurse Painfully In- jured in Fall on Ridge.
 wood Street
Blsh0p o9 NKaIne

Mrs. Mary c. Kast, Waterbury nurse, today claimed $5, 900 damages from the City of Waterbury for in- juries allegedly sustained in a fall last Jan. 8 at 20 Ridgewood street. Her complaint was entered on the superior court docket.
 The plaintiff, widow of Martin Kast, claims she missed 15 weeks from work as the result of con- pound fracture of her right wrist, injuries to her head and body, and shock. The wrist injury will be per- manent, the complaint states.
 It is pointed out that the sidewalk in front of the premises forms part of driveway which runs into the property. The walk and driveway were allegedly structurally defective, and an accumulation of snow and ice added to the alleged dangerous condition, the plaintiff maintains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
MOTHER OF LINDA
 GREY SUCCUMBS
Surviving Kin Also In. cludes Two Sons in
 Armed Forces

Mrs. Agnes Grinsunas (Grey), wife of Anthony GrinSunas, died at her home 577 Riverside street, last night after an extended illness She was the mother of Linda Grey, ac- tress of Hollywood, Calf.
 Besides her husband and daugh- ter, she is survived by three other daughters, Miss Sally Grey of this city. Mrs. Anna DiCrisante of Mill ford, Mrs. Ruth Lamson of Vest port; three sons, Anthony of this city, Howard of the U. s. Army. sta- tioned in Florida, and Alphonse Grinsunas U. s. Army, serving over- seas: one brother, Charles Pernaitis of this city; two grandchildren, and number of nieces and nephews.
 Mrs. Grinsunas was a communi- cant of St. Joseph's church.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, Friday morning at 8:l5 to St. Josephs church at g for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
AUXILIARY UNIT
 HOLDS MEETING
Chairman Chas. Rasnlus- sen Presides at Gather
 ing; Drill Postponed
WATER RVlLLE
Correspondents PhOne-S-6511

The auxiliary firemen met last evening at the firehouse. Chairman Charles Rasmussen was in charge. Routine business was transacted. A drill with the bumpers was scheduled but the weather prevented this. The drill will probably be held at the next meeting.
 The Swedish Weaving Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry Latimer on Thomaston avenue this evening.
 Mrs. John W. Platt, Jr., was hostess at a birthday party for her daughter, Muriel Isabel, who cele- brated her fourth birthday. Each guest erceived a surprise favor. The decorations were in red, white and blue and large birthday cake was the centerpiece. Muriel received many gifts from those present which included: Dickie and Rob- ert Estelle, Peter Baker of Bristol Terrace, Richard Pfurr, Dicky and Bobby Benson, Phyliss and Claire Stephens, Mary Jane MacQuarrie, John and Robert Platt, and Muriel Isabel Platt.
 Robert Buddy" De Gostin a for mer resident of Thomaston avenue, left for induction into the Army yesterday.
 The Candy Parade Revue" which will be presented by the Casper Davis Drum Corps Saturday evening at 8:15 in Sprague school gym will feature some unusual acts by Alice Bernacchi, Red Shelbon, Lillian Mac- Mullen and Patty Martin. George Hughes is their director.
 Mrs. Alice Wright of Thomaston avenue, who is a patient at Water bury hospital is recovering rapidly.
 The heavy rain last evening left Thomaston avenue, filtered with dirt and all manner of othings that were washed down from the side streets. It was one of the heaviest rains in a long time, when so much rain fell in so short time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
ANOTHER PAPER
 PICKUP PLANNED
Bunker Hill, West End Sec. tiOns to Be Canvassed
 Next Saturday

A scrap paper canvass of 139 city streets most of which are located in the Bunker Hill section and vest ern area of the city will be under taken next Saturday, weather per- mittting 1t was announced today by officials of the salvage committee.
 Names of the streets to be can- vassed will be printed in an ad- vertisement in The Democrat on Thursday.
 J. Warren UpSon salvage chair man today urged the immediate preparation on the part of house. holders living within this area in gathering within their homes all available scrap paper for Satur- days drive.
 These drives will be conducted throughout the summer from week to week in all areas of the city par- ticularly to offset the fact that To- cal school chilrden will not be un- dertaking their usual weekly col- lectionS.
 Efforts by this latter group last week declined as drop of 2 tons was experienced in the weekly col lection. A total of 14 and one half tons of scrap paper was brought in by the students of local schools last week with Driggs, Kingsbury, Russell and Slocum students show ing the best effort with individudal collections of one ton each. Other schools showed declines over their usual effort.
 Supt. of streets Herbert Scott Smith today urged that all resi- dents in that area to be canvassed next Saturday to tie their paper in bundles of 25 or 50 pounds se- curely wrapped so that no loose paper will scatter about the neigh borhood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

CT Mathieu conducting the com- initial services.
 The funeral of Miss Elizabeth 4. Phelan of CT Chestnut avenue, was held from the residence this morn ing at e:30 to st. Margaret's church at Q where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. ]. Oliver Cronan assisted by Rev Henry Dullard as deacon and Rev. John A. Conlan as sub-deacon. The special musical program was under the di- reetion Of Prof. John Bonn. Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with commlttal services conducted by Father Conlan.
 Bearers were Atty. Prank T. Healey, Capt. William 0hggan og the Wa terbury police department. Edward Bowling. ST.. Edward Bowling. Jr., Martin Bowling and James Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
NO ANNOUNCEMENT
 ON NEGOTIATIONS

No announcement will be forth coming on the current contract negotiations between the c. I. O. and the American Brass Co.,, until all issues have been agreed upon by both parties. Representatives Of the various shifts within the company's three plants met with union officials yesterday afternoon and evening to discuas the Issues involved. The mat- ter will probably be forwarded to the War Labor Board in Boston soon. -..-..-.-l-. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
SQUALLS ANNIVERSARY

PoFtsmouth. N. H., May 23-(UPl To-day marks the fifth anniver- saTy Of the sinking of the submarine squalus with a loss of % lives ofs the Isles cg Shoals.
 The underwater craft. raised in one of the greatest naval recovery operations. ts now An service in the Pacific as the uss sailnsh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
BETTER ENROLMENT
 OF NURSES DESIRED

Additional registration is needed for Q Red Cross home nursing class which opened last night at the chap ter house on Grove street, accord ing to an announcement med to- day by Mrs. John Dillon, chairman. It was reported the attendance was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Archbishop of St. Paul

New Haven county poultrymen are asked by the government to produce approximately 6,242,740 doz- en eggs this year, three per cent more than in 1943. as their part in the Food for Victory program, the National Poultry Defense conn., mittee announced today.
 This county goal can best be reached if housewives take full ad- vantage of the present egg surplus and plan more menus calling for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
DIED

BERARD-In Gloucester, N. J., May 22nd, 1914, Mrs. Caroline M. La- Force Berard, formerly of Water Funeral Friday morning, at S:So o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central Avenue, St. Ann's Church, at 9:00 o'clock. Burial in new St. Josephs cemetery. CEFARATTI In this city. May 22nd, 1914, Mrs, Pauline (Palmieri) Cefaratti, of 901 Cooke Street. Funeral Thursday morning, at S:0o o'clock, from LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, at 800 o'clock. Burial in Mt. St. Peters cemetery, Derby.
 PREFER - In Prospect, May 23nd. 1944, William Robert Freter, of Matthew Street, Prospect, Conn. Funeral Thursday morning, at 11:O0 o'clock at Trinity Church. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery. GRINsUNAs-In this city, May 22nd 1944, Mrs. Agnes Grinsunas (Grey), of 577 Riverside Street.
 Funeral Friday morning, at S:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to St. Joseph's Church, at 500 o'clock. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
NEA Telephoto.

small, and that additional enrolls ment is necessary if the class is to continue. The class will meet again
 tomorrow night at 7:30 p. m, with Mrs. Donald Spender as instructor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
MARDI GRhs PLANNED

Memorial services and Mardi Gras plans will be discussed at a meeting of the East End Community club in the Anderson school gym tonight at 8:15.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, and relatives neighbors, espscialIy Im. The U: s. eo Time ne. csoorrpoY offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved mother.
 JOHN CALVIN and FAMILY,
 MARGIE CALVIN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

FRETER-William Robert Freter, 69, of Matthew street, Prospect, sex- ton at Trinity church, died sud- denly at his home last night. He had returned home last Wednes- day after being hospitalized several weeks.
 Mir. Freter was born February 8, 1875, in Brooklyn, N. Y, son of the late Edward and Anna Jones Freter. He was a member of Patriotic Order, Sons of America, and Continental Lodge, Masons.
 Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Hattie (Bunnell) Freter, are two sons, Roy Freter, Columbus, Ohio, and Robert. Hartford; e sister, Mrs. Ella Green, this city and three grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at II o'clock at Trinity church, with Rev. Roger B. T. An. derson officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, tomorrow from 3 to 5 and 2 to g p. m.
 BERARD - Mrs. Caroline M. La- Force Berard, 91, widow of Henri Berard, formerly of Waterbury, died yesterday at the home. of her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Jacquiry of 77 Lane avenue, Gloucester, N. J.
 She was a member of St. Ann's church and the Society of Ladies of the church and was at one time housekeeper for Rev. Ernest La- Montague.
 Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Regina Derouin, this city, Mrs. Jac- quiry; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Gibbs, Manchester, R. l., and Mrs. Emma Turner, Berkeley, R. I. three grand children and four great-grandchil- dren.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, to St. Ann's church at 9 where a sol- ernn high Mass will be celebrated at 9. Burial will be in new St. Jo- seph'S cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow eve- ming from 2 to g o'clock.