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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

Plans for participation by the many city organizations and groups in the coming Fifth War Loan Drive to be conducted here June 12 to July 8 are now in the final stage preparatory to the beginning of the actual drive.
 Among the many participating are the Beth-El womans organiza- ton headed by Mrs. Sidney CasSel with plans calling for the attain ment of @ bond sales quota of $25,- GOO which will go toward the pur- chase of Navy trainer plane. During the previous drive this or ganization sold $38, 1000 in bonds No date has yet been set for the talk ing over of the Victory House in this endeavor.
 The local merchants will take over Victory House on June 16 and every subsequent Friday as well as Thursday June 29 and July $ with plans calling for an all-out drive such as put on by this group in all previous bond drives. The local merchants group will strive toward a $1,200,000 goal in bonds calling upon each employee to be pledged to the sale of $500 each. During the last drive this groups quota, which they exceeded was $1,140,- 900.
 The local Waterbury's Teachers Association will strive toward goal of $500 in bonds toward the pur- chase of an X-ray and therapy ma- chine. This group headed by J. Francis Roland and Miss Fennes- sey Canty will conduct the drive at the Victory House on June 28.
 On June 12 the local Junior League headed by Mrs. Robert L.. Coe will take over the Victory House in a one day drive toward a bond purchase goal of $10,000 which will contribute toward the purchase of a mobile surgical truck and 100 blood transfusion appara- tus. During the last drive this group sold $9,600 in bonds.
 Local professional men have set up preliminary plans for their par ticipation in the coming drive with committees appointed by both the bar association and the medical as- sociation.
 Local industries are fast formulat- ing their plans for the Fifth War Loan Drive with shop committees and groups being organized. In ad- dition the payroll savings division of the coming drive is rapidly shap- ing int ca fighting force with a dinner rally planned for next Thursday at the Waterbury Coun- try club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
WILEY STUDENTS. INVESTS2,S45.
Boost Total of Stamp Pur- chases to S3S,46S;
 Weekly Results

Students of wllby high school last week purchased $2,o45.55 worth of war savings stamps, bringing their total since September to $38,- 46S.S0. Leavenworth students pur- chased $l ,47e.75; and Crosby $672.29, not including sales at Victory house of $306.10. Crosby's total now stands at $4S,SS9.35.
 The close of the state wide Cor sair Campaign found Leavenworth exceeding its S12,500 quota by $1,- 24i 20 and Wilby exceeding its $12,- 800 quota by $747.70.
 Leading room last week was Miss Baird's at Wilby with $317.90. MT. Dilon's room at Leavenworth ac- counted for $240.00; MT. Rieger's $l6s.75; and Miss Hart's $l00.00.
 One hundred per cent rooms were:
 " Wilby: Mir. Egan, Miss Altieri Miss Eaton, Miss Powers, MT. Mur- nane, MT. Bowling, Miss Healey, Mir Pronovost, Miss Page, Miss Killelee Miss Magoon, Miss Garren, Miss Hagen, Miss Clark, Miss Goodwin, Miss Cawley, MT. Grady, Miss Moore, MT. Membrino.
 Leavenworth: MT. Bannon, MT Srnithies, MT. Rieger, MT. Dillon MT. DeBonis, MT. Sunott, Miss Con- nor, Miss Gemmill.
 Cosby: Miss K. Hayes, MT. Mur- phy, MT. Tappin, MT. Walch. MT. Smith, Miss Connor, Miss Goudy Miss Salmon, Miss Traurig.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
CITY NAMED IN
 S25,OOO ACTION
Salvation Army CO.De= fendant as Result of
 WOman's Injuries

Damages of $25, ,O00 will be sought from the City of Waterbury and the Salvation Army, Inc, of Water bury as the result of a sidewalk fall May 20, 1943, in front of premises owned on Albert street by the Sal vation Army, according to papers drawn up for service. The plain tiff will be Madeline Guerrero of Waterbury, who claims she sus- tained injuries which aggravated a pre-existing diabetic condition and 8 knee ailment.
 The complaint, which was drawn up by Attorney Edward Mascolo and will be filed in superior court, states both defendants had knowl- edge of defective condition of the sidewalk. It is alleged the walk was uneven, ragged, and depressed. The accident occurred on Albert Place, near Cherry street.
 The plaintiff claims she sus- tained bruises. cuts, and contusions about the face and body, and an injury to her right knee, which had been previously affected by osteo- myelitis
 In another complaint which At torney Mascolo will file in con- mon pleas court, Jahn F. Hayes of Waterbury seeks $1,000 from John Tsimonis, also of this city. The claim is based on an alleged debt of $696.40 The suit will be filed in the form of a common count writ, with details to be discussed in an amended complaint later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
PRAYERS OFFERED
 OR SERVICEMEN

4 memorial service in tribute to the memory of Seaman Harold Me- well of the Salvation Armys Book Of Remembrance was conducted last night by the Rev. Joseph P. c. John son of the Christian Advent church. Prayers were offered by MT. John son in, behalf also of the 300 men and women on the local Army's honor role.
 The services were presided over by Maj. and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg the latter leading the singing of various hymns. Mrs. Julia Cooley also took part.
 Announcement was made of a strawberry festival to be held June 20 in the upstairs auditorium on Cherry street, the proceeds of which will 90 to the gift fund. So far 20 service men have had gifts sent 70 them from the home leagues gift fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
DIVORCE ACTION
 RECORDED TODAY
AnnuIment Sought in Sec- Ond Suit Listed in Supe-
 riOr Court

Frances White Drainville Vadnais oi Waterbury yesterday afternoon filed a divorce action in superior court against Edgar Vadnais, form erly of Waterbury and now serving in the Army. The peteitioner claims her husband became intolerably cruel Oct. g, l94l, one month after the marriage, and also was habitu- ally incorporate. In addition to a decree, she seeks permission to re- sume use of her former name.
 Annulment of marriage is sought in another action entered on the court docket. The petitioner, Hobart Williams of Waterbury claims his wife, Hattie Bass Afford Williams, also of this city was already mar ried when she married him Dec. 12, 1881 in Ansonia. He alleged the de- fendant was married Nov. ', 1918 at Bennetsville, s. o.. to Frank Afford, and that the marriage was never terminated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

The appeal in the Atchison case was taken by Margaret and Alden Atci1ison, children of the late Law renee Atchison of Middlebury, from a decision of Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy which set aside a fury verdict returned in their favor. Left only $100 each from their fathers $z9,000 estate, they brought the superior court action in an effort to break the will.
 A third child, Lawrence, Jrp was left $l00 also by his father, but he did not appeal. A bequest of $500 was made by MT. Atchison for George K. Cashman, Q close friend of the father, and the remainder of the estate was left for Edwin c. Atchison, a brother of the deceased.
 Many superior court hearings on motions in the case have been held since the court decision was re- turned. The children were first successful in obtaining an allow ance from the estate for their legal expenses, but the order was rescino- ed after further presentation or evidence by the estate that the ap- pellants were financially able to pay their own fees.
 The defendants appeal in the East End residents against the zorl- ing Board of Appeals of Waterbury and the Sycamore Lane Corpora ton of West Hartford is among the others which will be ready for as- signment.
 The appeal is based on a decision handed down in June, 1942, by Judge John A. Cornell, who ruled that the 1oning board erred in al- lowing an addition to the Syca- more concerns building at East Main and Wales streets, occupied by the First National Super-Market.
 Other cases on the docket are: Julia Dobosz against Gideon E. Nyren ct als, appeal of defendant Nellie Dobosz from common pleas court decision; John Buonanno, administrator of the estate of Ro- sina Buonanno against Evelyn Cameron ct al, plaintiffs appeal
 
 from superior court verdict; Anna Svetloff Christian against George Rupps, defendants appeal from con- mon pleas court decision; William Bradlow against American District Telegraph Company, plaintiffs appeal from denial of motion to set aside directed common pleas court verdict; and Patrick Fully against Quazim Denier ct als. defendants appeal from superior court denial to set aside jury verdict.
 Evidence in the Fully and Buo- nanno cases has not yet been print ed and hearings are not epected to be assigned until later term. even though the cases are on the June docket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

Mrs. Perry Borden; recording sec- retary. Mrs. William E. Van Tassel; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Cliff ford Prescott; treasurer, Mrs. Ar thur Purinton; auditor, Mrs. Harry s. Coe; committee chairmen, gov- ernment and it's operation, Mrs. R. L. Wood; foreign policy, Miss Eliza beth E. Kane; legal status, Mrs. John Staneslow; social welfare, Mrs. J. L. Gaffney; economic welfare, Mrs. Nathan Rittenband; education, Mrs. E. W. Pierson; legislation, Mrs. John H. Foster; arrangements, Mrs. Richard Leroy; press, Mrs. Richard H. Whipple.
 Mrs. c. E. Vollmayer was elect ed librarian, and the following were named directors at large: Mrs. Bates B. Craver, Mrs. John P. Elton, Mrs. Richard Ely, Mrs. Patrick Healey, Mrs. Frank P. McEyoy, Mrs. Forest Purinton. Mrs. E. J. Rockwell and Mrs. George storm.
 Mrs. Webster reported on the con- vention of the national league in Chicago as well as the state conven- ton in Hartford May IT and l8 Jonil tesarcta cE Taft School, pro- lessor of history. spoke on Current International Issues"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

was water front director at the Y. M. c. A. camp.
 Four Waterbury area soldiers were listed among the dead in a casualty list released today by the War Department. The list names: Staff Sergeant Louis J. ViOlette of A East Dover street, killed in ac- ton in the European area; Pri- vate Howard F. Baldwin of ThOm- aston and Technician Fifth Grade Patsy J. Russo of TOrringtOn, both killed in action in the Med- iterranean area: and Private First Class Raymond J. Cl0utier of Bristol, killed in action in the Southwest Pacific area.
 The War Department and the Navy today listed the following Connecticut men as casualties:
 Killed in Action
 European Area
 Edgerton, Staff Sgt. Eugene c. Frank E. Edgerton. father, Route G. Andover.
 Hazay, Tech. Sgt. Louis C.-Mrs. Margaret A. Hazay, mother, STA Reef Road, Fairfield.
 Mason, 2d It. Warren W.-Louis T. Mason, father, B Wilcox street, Wethersfiedl.
 Violette, Staff Sgt. Louis J.-Mrs. Marie Violette, mother, A East Dover street, Waterbury. Mediterranean Area
 Baldwin, Pvt. Howard F-Mrs. Amy Baldwin. mother. Main Street, Reynolds Bridge, Thomaston.
 DeMartino, Pvt. John-Anthony avenue. Hamden.
 Higgins, Pvt. Francis w, Jr.,- Mrs. Goulding Higgins, wife, 23 Garfield avenue, Norwich.
 Koscielecki, Sgt. Edward - Mrs. Frances Koscielecki. mother. Wolf Harbor Road, Milford.
 Russo, Tech. 5th Or. Patsy J.- Mrs Rose Russo, mother, g Harwin- ton avenue, Torrington. Southwest Pacific Area
 Cloutier. Pfc. Raymond J.-Peter Cloutier, father. Route 2. Fall Mountain Lake, Bristol.
 Missing in Action European Area.
 Angelo, Tech. Sgt. Arthur E. Arthur J. Angelo. father. 92 Bishop street. New Haven.
 Hauck, 2d It. Lester W.-Mrs. Evelyn May Mansell, mother, Lo- cust Lane. Stamford.
 Mediterranean Area
 Howarth. Stan Sgt. Raymond R Mrs. Mary p. Howarth, mother, 64 Union Street, 0uilford.
 Ishrewood Stan Sgt. Charles S, Mrs. Louise Isherwood. wife. 70 Chestnut avenue. Waterbury. Navy
 Broske, Mitchell Louis, gunner'f mate 3-c. usN, dead. parents. Mir, and Mrs. Louis Broske. 10 Cape Ann Court. New London.
 0aynor, Robert Ambrose, machin- ist's mate Zee, USN, wounded, par- ents, Mir. and Mrs. Ambrose Michael daynor, .66 Stuart avenue. Norwalk olglluto. Domenic Angelo. seaman 2-c, UGNR. wounded. wife, Mrs Gladys oigliuto. t2 Dean street Hartford.
 Robbins. Roy Augustus. water tender 3-c. uSNR, missing. parents Mir. and Mrs. Augustus Daniel Rob- bins. 35i Beach street. West Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
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Memorial Day - Tuesday, May 30 - Store Closed Don't Get Hot Headed Just Because Summer Walks In On Us In Spring. Weather Wise-Anythins Con Hop- pen In New EnsI0nd. Get under q strow hot end feel your temperature go down - No men should elect fuV felt hot life now IFs against inc low of cool common sense - end it isn't done in inc best fomiIies.
 If you're going to try to keep on on even keel end toke hot weather in your stride - keep your head eooI with lightweight cir filter. ing ssTow hot - and you're mon Gmonsst men $500 to 5000.
 Breezy frisid oiV wsishsIess, heot-. less summer suits - SeeFsuekeF - Palm Beach - Tropical WoF- sted - They bsot ths heat - $40 10 $45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

Four stars are placed in a win- dow at the home of MT. and Mrs. Domenic Miranda of Milldale, for mer residents of East Farm street in Waterbury, for their four sons who are in the service.
 Mario Miranda, who has been in the Navy two and one half years, has been on sea duty more than a year in the South Pacific. A former employe in the forge room at the ScoviI Mfg. Co.,, he received his training at Newport, R. l., and now holds the petty of- ficer rating of machinists' mate, third class.
 Technician Corporal CoSmo Mi- rando has been serving in the South Pacific area with a medical detachment about two years. A former employe of the Clark Brothers in Milldale, he entered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
Waterbury Cases Slated For Supreme Court Hearings
Ban Placed On Sunday Parking
 During Parade

No parking will be allowed along the route of Che Memor- ail Day parade Sunday after P. M., and traffic will be rec routed from the parade route after 1:40 ?. m., Supt. of Poe lice Daniel ,. Carson an- nounced today.
 The parade route will run from Freight street tO Meadaw street to Grand street to Bank street to the north side of the Green West Main street to Meadow street to Grand street the Honor Roll in Library park.
 All officers and members of the traffic squad will be as- signed to extra duty for the duration of the parade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

Joseph R. Sherwood, Jr, of 16s Orange street and John Burger oi Torrington. were among the 52 Con- necticut men who left this week for the U S. Maritime Service Train ing.
 Private Arthur A. Stanley oi Cheshire and Private Philip A. Sme- dick of Southington are among the soldiers who will participate in a broadcast from Camp Wheeler, Ga. tomorrow morning. The program will be heard over Station WTIC in Hartford.
 Private First Class Lucien Cat tey, Jr., of Thomaston is a prisoner of war in Germany, it was disclosed in a card received from the soldier by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Lucier Cattey. He had been reported miss ing in action since Feb. Is.
 The Thomaston couple was told by their son that he expected tc be transferred to another prisoner camp shortly. His unexpected card was dated March 24. A brother Private Bernard H. Cattey. is serv- ing at Camp Mackall, N. C., with 6 glider unit.
 Corporal Martial BisailIOn. for mer Waterburian, was killed In action in the European area May I2, according to word received by friends here. His parents, whose home was formerly on South Main street, now live in Canada.
 A former empIoye of the U. s. Time Corp. he entered the Army Oct. IF, l94l, and received train ing at Fort Devens, Mass, Fort BeIvOir, Va, Fort Benning, Ga, Camp Edwards, Mass. He served with an engineers unit. Two brothers. Adrian and Rosaire, are in the service.
 18th Army Air F0rce-Staff Sgt. Francis x. DooIey. 2l. a former resident Of 363 Sylvan avenue, Waterbury, Conn. who is now an engineer gunner on q Liberator bomber Of the 18th Army Air Force, has been awarded the air medal, it was announced by 18th Army Air Force headquarters.
 This honor was bestowed upon him "f0r merlt0Fi0us achievement in aerial flight while paFticipat- ing in sustained epeFati0naI ace siVltIes against the enemy. Sgt. DOoIey Is stationed in Italy with a 18th AAF Liberat0F bOmbaFdment group which has been bombing German held targets in Austria. ROmania, Hungary. France and northern IbaIy.
 After graduating from Crosby high school in l940. Sgt. D0sley vas employed by the se0vllis Mfg. company. He is one Of the four sons Of John !. DooIey, 3es syi' van avenue. Waterbury, wh0 are in the armed service
 Thomas Donahue. son of MT. ani Mrs. Jameg Donahue Of Sil Willo' street, is spending Q To-day fur l0ugh ct his home from the Marin station at Paris Island, s. C., wher he recently completed basic train ing. He wlll report next to cherr Point. ". c.
 The young Marine Is a meinbe of this years graduating class a Crosby High school. but is not ex pected to be present for the pres entation of diplomas. He Is treas urer of the class and was captain c the swimming team. as well as sery ing as president of the Beta Hey Before entering the Marine Corp last February i7, he served also q assistant physical director at th Y. M. Q. A. and during the summe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
Quotas Assigned In
 Local Bond Campaign
Merchants Expected to Sell $l,2OO,OOO; Beth-El
 Women Set $25,OOO as Goal; Teachers $500

Waterbury's overall quota in the coming drive has not yet been an- nounced but it has been stated that it might likely be much higher than the previous one of s14,662 900. The city's "E" bond quota has been set for the V War Loan Drive as S5.- 500,000 as compared with $4,878,- 900 in the last drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
GENERAL ADVISES 1s-YR.-OLD

North Woodstock. N. H. (UP)- Thirteen-year-old Herbert Lynde is taking no chances on being unpre- pared when his draft board calls him. The boy wrote to Brig. Gen. George H. Weems, assistant corn- mandant of the Infantry school at Fort Benning. Ga, asking how he could "get ready for the Army. The Generals advice: Stay in school = there'll always be an Army"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

the Army three and half years ago, and received basic training at Camp Blanding, Fla.
 Corporal Ernest Miranda, who has been in the Army two and half years, is serving with the Army Air Force at Pocatello, Ida ho, where he is a member of the company band. A former employe at the tube mill of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, he was known here as a trumpet player.
 Private Emerick Miranda is sta- toned at Camp Chaffee, Ark, with an armored division. A graduate of the Meriden Trade school, he worked for the Meri- den Auto Parts Co.,, before enter ing the service @ year ago. He was stationed at Fort Devens, Mass, before receiving an assign ment to Arkansas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
WOMEN'S LEAGUE
 ELECT OFFICERS
Mrs. Fred A. Webster to Continue as President
 of Organization

At the annual meeting of the Wa terbury League of Women Voters held yesterday at the Hotel Elton Mrs. Fred A. Webster of Woodbury was reelected president. Vice-ppesi- dents elected were, Mrs. William A. Amelung, Mrs. Robert w. Lowell and Mrs. Fred s. VanValkenburg. Others officers elected are:
 Other committee chairmen and officers named were as follows:
 Nominations committee chairman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

Rev. James Edwin Harrison, son of James Harrison of 188 South Elm street, ordained at St. JOs- eph's Cathedral, Hartford, Thurs day, May 18, will celebrate his first solemn Mass tomorrow morning at II o'clock at the Church of the Immaculate Con- ceptiOn.
 Rev. John Byrnes, a member of of the faculty at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, and a Wa terbury native, will preach the sermon. Others assisting at the Mass will be Rev. Vincent CrOnin of Fairfield, another Brass City native, and Rev. Robert Shea of ThompSOnville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
MICHAEL CALO Staff Sergeant

Two sons of MT. and Mrs. Charles Calo of Ward street are in the service.
 Staff Sergeant Michael A. Calo, who entered the Army March 9, 1943, is now stationed somewhere in England. A graduate of Wilby High school where he played tackle on the football team for four years, he received training at Camp Polk, La, with a field ar- tillery unit. He arrived in Eng land two months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
CORPS TO HOLD
 REVUE TONIGHT
Candy Parade" Set for Sprague Gym; Mrs. Tay-
 Tor HOspitalized
WATER ERVILLE
Correspondents PhOne-3-6511

Waterville, May 27-The Candy Parade Revue being staged by the Casper Davis Drum Corps will be presented tonight at 8:l5 sharp, at Sprague schocol gym.
 Following are the church serv- ices for tomorrow: Grace Methodist, Rev. Evan Bergwall, minister, Sum- day school at 9:45 and morning ser vice at II a. m.
 St. Paul's Episcopal
 MT. Dewart will be at St. Paul's tomorrow for the service of morning prayer at II o'clock. Church school will meet at 9:30 a. m.
 Waterville Union: Rev. Milton Nelson. minister. Morning worship service at 10 a. m, Sunday school at II o'clock and eevning Gospel service at 2 p. m.
 Gospel Hall, Thomaston avenue: Breaking of Bread will be at l0:30 a. m. and Gospel meeting at p, m.
 The senior choir of Grace Meth odist church were guests of the of- ficial board of the church last night at a delicious supper arranged by the W. S. c. S. of the church. The committee in charge of the enter tainment was: Mrs. Harry Stride Mrs. s. 0. Butcher. Elmer Thorpe and George Francis.
 Sgt. Donald Williams, U. s. Army has arrived safely somewhere in England with a tank unit, according to word received here.
 Mrs. Arthur Taylor Jr. of Fair. mount is a patient at Waterbury hospital where she underwent ( major operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
TRAINER AT MCCOY

Technical Sergeant Jock LaBelie. noted trainer of ring fighteFs. nov Is with s0lth Infantry ct Camp Mc- Coy, Wis, and is busy cff-hours o0i- cinting camp spoEks events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
Appeal In Atchison
 Will Case Included
 In Number Scheduled
East End Community Clubs Protest Against Addition to Building William BradlOw vs. District Tele-
 graph Company Also on Docket

Evidence in the Atchison will appeal has been printed and the litigation may be ready for assignment when cases are called at the State Supreme Court of Errors in Hartford Wednesday, May S1 it indicated by the docket list released today Six other Waterbury IL I..nA llaA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

First Sergeant
 Francis x. Calo wra recently advanced from staff sergeant to first sergeant at Camp Lviings- ton, La., where he is an instruc- tor with a chemical warfare unit. A graduate of Wilby High school, he entered the service in Novern- Der, 1942, and received training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind, and at Camp Swift, Texas. He is holder of the Good Conduct Medal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27

Airplanes do not have speedom- eters; they have air speed indlcat- ors. which record the speed of a plane relative to the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-27
BOYS IN.
 THE SERVICE

was water front director at the M. c. A. camp.
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