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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
HUNIHAN RESIGNS
SUPPLEMENTARY
Police Probe Into Recent
SIashing Involving Two
Negroes Halted

A police department probe into
the slashing Of Supernumerary Pa
trolman jeremiah Hunihan, Jr., fol-
lowing a street fight last week, has
been halted following Ofhcer Hur1i-
hans resignation from the force
yesterday.
Chief Inspector Joseph Bender
had been conducting a private in
vestigation into the affair for Sup
erintendent of Police Daniel J. Car
son, after conflicting stories Of the
incident were told.
Benjamin Miles, 20, 100 Bishop
street, alleged to have been tbs
knife wielder, and Thomas Harris,
43, AZ Chatfield avenue, the 0ther
participant in the fracaS, are free
under bonds for a hearing May IL.
Patrolman Hunihan, son of Jere-
miah Hunihan, ST., a veteran mem
Der of the department. was ap-
pointed supernumerary Decembe'
81, 1888, and has been assigned f
regular duty since July 20, 1912.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
CITY'S RECORD
GIVEN PRAISE
$500 Per Capital Invest
r1lent in Last Bond Drive
Outstanding


"On the basis Of what American
women have already done for the
war finance program, the treasury
Is depending on the mrnore than
ever 10 make the Fifth War Loan
4 patriotic as well as q financial
success" according to Mrs. Horatio
II. Arnstrorl0. vice-chairmaia Of the
Connectictit war Finance commit
tee. ~
In. an interview over Station
WBRY. Tuesday. Mrs. Armstrong
noi1ted out tn at the women
throughout the nation who have
volunteered their services to war
finance have proved their ability
to assume responsibility.
The Fifth war Loan. June Il to
.J,llv 3. will be the biggest merchan-
disinp transaction in the world" the
state war Finance yice-chairmau
said. She called upon the women
of the state to be the "chief
Of solicitors for personal War Bond
sales.n TWO an done.half times
more War Bonds were sold through,
personal solicitation than through
no direct, personal contact in the
FOURTH war Loan. and plist such q
program win be expanded in June
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
Entire School Board
To Inspect Properties
'Get Acquainted" Move Favored at Meeting Yester-
day: Contracts Awarded for Repairing School

Inspection OF school premises by
oil members of the Board OF Edu-
cation, instead of just by the school,
house committee, was urged at last
nights meeting by Commissioner
Thomas Driscoll, who stated the
commissioners should be familiar
with the school property.
Discussion was conducted by the
board on the commissioners pro-
posal for an annual visit to all
schools, and also on proposal to
set aside particular time for
visiting certain buildings. Although
no arrangements were made, the
commissioners indicated approval Of
the plan to conduct more frequent
inspections.
DR.. John Gilmartin, assistant
superintendent of schools, who
served as clerk at the meeting in
the absence Of DR.. Thomas ]. Con-
don, stated thaht visits by board
members would be welcomed at
the schools. He stated that much
enthusiasm was shown when Mayor
John S. Monagan spent several
hours recently visiting In school,
rooms.
A $500 bid submitted by the
James Corideo, Inc, for pointing
brick walls and parapet walls, and
for stone work at Tinker school
was approved. Other bids were
made as follows Thomas F. Moran
81 Sons, $3.50; Moran Construc-
ton Co., $6,698. A contract for a
roof at Tinker school will be CIV
en- to the Reliable Roofing COM
pany, which asked for $1,000, the
only other bid coming from the
Shelton Roofing Co., for SLABS.
Thomas F. Moran g. Sons was
awarded a contract for pointing
brick walls and coping at Barnard
school for SLIPS. Other bids were
made as follows: James Coridio,
Inc, $1,395; and Moran ConstrLc-
ton Co., $3.50. Authorization was
given by the board to advertise for
bids for replacement Of a boiler
In East Farms school, following le-
ceipt Of a written notice from the
Board of Finance that funds are
available.
It was pointed out that repair
work on the following items neces-
sary: ventilator at Wildly high
school, radiators for kindergarten
at Abbott school, new roof at Or
onoke school, ash hoist for Crosby
high school, pool pump in Leaven-
worth high school, and wall at Rus
sEell school. No allowance for such
krepairs were provided in the budget,
but the board of finance will be
asked to permit use OF funds from a
general appropriation.
Tho board referred to the corpor-
, alton counsel a bill received from
the father of q Russell school stu
dent who was injured when struck
kby Q piece Of cement from a wall
Tat Russell school. The medical bill
land damages to clothing were TO-
Ftaled at $23.O7.
| A letter from the Connecticut
Flight s. Power Co., regarding the
Investigation on rates was placed on
s6ile. The concern reported that
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
COP TO PROPOSE
/ ITALIAN MEMBER
Mayor MOnagan to Name
Successor to Former
Selectman StOlfi

A member of italian extration may
be the choice Of the local Republic
ran party for selectman to replaca
She recently resigned Republican Sc
1ectman Michael Stolfi now UNDER
going trial In city court charged
with eight counts Of fraudulent vot-
ing.
No appointment to I'M this latter
vacancy has yet been made by Mayor
e6onagan who it is reported has con-
suited with local Republican lead
ers as to their choice.
PriNcipal reasons for choosing a
person Of italian extraction from
which the COP. ranks is said to be
based mainly on a desire to Offset
the displeasure created within the
Republican party voters Of Italian
extraction as result Of the prosecu-
kion charges brought against Mr..
6toih.
The lstter, in addition to being a
COP. selectman also was q prom
fnent Republican party district
leader. Charges were brought
against him by Republican registrar
of voters Albert o. Faller as to the
alleged fraudulent voting and a SUBJ
eequent investigation by Republican
eity prosecutor Albert Hummel re-
suited In the defendant being ar
raigned. Mr.. Stolfi is said to be pop
ular among the italian voting ele-
anent and their supporting answer Il
the charges has been thrown his
way in large measure.
Reports today stated that it was
not believed that such an appoint
Enent would or could possibly on
set some Of the displeasure that has
arisen because OF the charges
Brought against Mr.. Stolh. 1t 4
possible that an appointment VIII
be made within a day or so.
Meanwhile the trial Of Mr.. Stoln
which was scheduled TO resume to-
day has been postponed until next
Tuesday at $50 a. m. Atty. John
81. Cassidy Is attorney for the de.
fendant while city prosecutor Albert
TIummel viii continue his prosecu'
ton 81 that time before Judge
Nathan Reabaek Of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
PRATT WHITNEY co
MAY LEASE PLANT
Reports Current Former
Manville Machine Co.
Building Wanted

The Pratt-Whitney Company of
Hartford, famed makers of motors
for fighting planes may soon lease
the now idle buildings of the form
er E. ]. Manville Company on East
Main street for use as storage.
It has been reported that the air
plane motor concern has been dick
ering for such a lease with price
and terms said to be the one with
holding factor toward final closing
Of such deal.
Reports reveal that the Pratt &
Whitney concern has Of late been
changing over u great deal Of its
production necesSitating their find
ing suitable storage place for that
equipment not required for use
under the new production program.
The E. j. Manville building is said
to be most suitable 70 rtheir needs.
The East Main street buildings
have been idle for a month or more
now as result of the closing down
of the plant following the sale Of
its principal machinery, trade name
and good viii be the National Ma
chinery Company of Tiffin Ohio.
Since last fall when first reports re-
vealed that the company was to be
sold workers were released in
groups until at closing time month
ago only a skeleton force Of one
half dozen remained on the job.
The original E. J. Manville con-
Germ owned by Waterbury interests
was once the third largest In its type
of manufacturing in the country.
Some three years ago its interest
were sold by local bank to group
Of New York interests whose nomin-
al head was Rowley w. Phillips
former local broker. Following their
assumption Of the concern which
was Incorporated to the E. J. Man
vile corporation Of Delaware the
concern flourished for about a year
and then began to drop off In pro-
duction activity.
Labor troubles set in and heads
Of the concern were accused by en-
ployes Of refusing to accept new con-
tracts. At the time the concern was
purchased a heavy backlog OF war
orders were said to b con file.
The company denied all such
charges and subsequently admitted
that they were about to sell the
corporate name, good viii and prin-
cipaI machinery of the company
Eventually all men were released
the corporation was reincorporated
for legal purposes only, into the
Hamilton Main Corp. The plant was
officially closed some weeks ago and
today stands idle, mute testimony to
wartime activities and frienzied few
er.
Just when the reported lease ne
gotiations will be completed II has
not been stated. It Is possible, re-
liable authorities stated. that the
deal may not be concluded because
OF price agreement difficulties.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
2,l42 LICENSES
FOR DOGS ISSUED

A total OF 2.i42 dog licenses for
1914 were issued up until last night
AZ 8 o'clock by local town clerk
authorities. OF this total b67 were
issued yesterday, made up OF S4I
licenses for male and spayed dogs
and 10 female dogs,
Last night was the deadline for
issuance OF the 1874 licenses with.
out the 800 attached penalty. AL
such licenses now, that Us Tor dogs
previously licensed. viii cast % for
male and spayed dogs and t6-2o
for female dogs.
II has been estimated there are
approximately 2.700 dogs IN the
city subject 10 registration. All uiiS
registered dogs, more than 8 months
OF age, are subject 10 seizure BY
pound authorities where they viii
be retained for q few days and then
executed II 0wnefs do not call for
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
50 MORE GARDEN
PLOTS AVAILABLE
Joseph Gallagher Makes
Wartime Duration Grant
to City

Fifty more garden plots have
beenmade available as result Of a
wartime duration grant Of a large
plot Of land o rWolcott street. Ber-
nard Mcdonald, chairman Of the To-
cal vicory garden committee, today
publicized receipt Of the grant
which had been made by Joseph
Gallagher.
The land on this particular plot
Is rich and productive the chair
man stated and is available to the
first Of those prospective gardeners
who apply at the local park de-
partment office.
Victory gardens this year will be
more essential to the nations food
needs than ever before, it has been
stated by authorities. It has been
pointed out the tremendous draft
upon our foodstuffs which will re-
suit from the invasion by Allied
forces Of occupied countries. We
will not only have to supply our
own forces but those Of these lat
ter countries. In addition the ma
TONS transportation problems this
coming winter will be great. About
IS per cent Of our foodstuffs are
now being called for by the armed
forces and 1t has been stated that
this percentage will increase.
Flowing Of the local war garden
plots under the auspices of the city
viii be begun this week. A NOM
inal charge Of $1.00 is applied to
each garden permit issued to pay
for the blowing and processing Of
the soil. Applicants for these plots
may make formal application at the
local park department office on the
second floor Of the city hall. Tel
ephone is 5-0101, Park Department.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
VESPERS TO CLOSE
40 HOURS DEVOTION

Representatives numbering more
than 800 from parish societies and
priests from all sections of the
Hartford Dioces win take part In a
solemn vesper's procession conclud-
ing the 20 hours devotion period at
st. Stanislaus Kostka church, East
Farm street. tonight beginning at
1880 p. m.
The procession viii consist In
part OF men and women OF the 10
cal parish bearing banners signify
ing the groups to which they belong
and carrying candles. Prayers will
be offered for the 80 members OF
the parish now in service In the
armed forces of the United States
Services are TO be conducted by Rev,
stanislaus Blachuta, missionary
father from Poland.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
TEACHERS SUBMIT
SICK LEAVE PLAN
Board COfnmitte on Rules
to Study Idea Presented
By BOland, Farrell

An acculnulated-sick leave plan,
approved recently by the Waterbury
Teachers Association, was outlined
to members Of the Board Of Educa-
ton last night by J. Francis Bo-
land, president Of the association
and Franklin D. Farrell, Leaven-
worth teacher, and was referred by
the commissioners TO the committee
on rules for study.
Under the poposed plan, teachers
would be allowed to accumulate a
days Of sick leave with fiill pay over
a period Of three years. Under the
present system time off for illness
is given on a yearly basis. with no
hold-over for unused days.
Mr.. Boland stated at present a
substitutes pay is deducted from
the teachers pay during the first
five days Of sickness. Full pay Is
given to the sick teacher for the
next five the same rule holds as for
the first five days, 1t was explained.
The total allowance is for 20 days
Under the new system the same
rule would hold for the first Is
days Of illness, and no provision
would be made for the next five
However, a teacher who did not use
the 10 days leave at full pay would
be allowed to hold them over for a
period Of three years. The associa-
ton representatives pointed out that
the plan would not be in full oper-
alton until 1047, as the accumuia-
ton would start only as Of this
year, and not go back to the past
three years.
Mr.. Boland stated the present
sick leave system is a generous one
and compares favorably with 9TH
ers in New England, but that 1t Is
not good for individuals who are
never out and then run into year
when they have q serious illness
He spoke Of one Crosby teacher
who had never used his sick leave
allowance and now is seriously sick
and may have to miss several
months from duty. He added the
present system does not protect the
scrupulous, conscientious teachers
who are on the job all the time.
The association president stated
that under the present plan q
teacher would be encouraged Il
save up their allowance in case q
serious emergency arises later.
1t was stressed by the two repre-
sentatives that they were. asking
for an experimental period. They
stated that II the plan proves to b.
expensive they would be willing Il
revert to the present system.
1t was pointed out that vote OF
the association was between 90 anc
sS per cent In favor Of the proposed
plan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
NO APPOINTMENTS
SLATED TOMORROW

No appointments seemed likely for
tomorr0w's scheduled meetings OF
the city's police and FIRE boards. It
Is known that Patrolman Ralph Bari
Is scheduled for appointment as q
sergeant while q similar promotion
Is said to be slated for Patrick
Hughes. However It did not seem
likely today that such moves would
be made.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
JOSEPH CUARINI
RENDERED PARTY
Army Private, Home From
Camp Pinedale, Cali
fOrnia, HOnOred
ERVILLE

Waterville, May 2 - Private joe
seph v. Guarini of Camp Pinedale.
California was guest of honor at a
party Saturday evening at which
his aunt Mrs. L. Lefevre was host
ess. The centerpiece at the supper
table was a large cake decorated
with red, white and blue icing.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Boyce, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
Cooke, Mr.. and Mrs. Almazor Ha-
mel, Mr.. and Mrs. S. SleyinSki, Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Hamel, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Lefevre, Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthew Guarini ST., Mrs. Enid De-
mers, Miss Marguerite Lefeyre,
Donald Theriault. Private First
Glass Charles Silva. of Camp Cor
dan, Ga, Miss Edith Ricci, Miss
Priscilla Silva, Private Joseph
Guarini and Matthew Guarini, Jr.,
The guest of honor received q
purse.
A reception, honoring Private j.
Guarini was held Sunday afternoon
at the home Of his parents at ~
Yale street by relatives and friends
who gathered to celebrate his birth
day and end of his furlough. En-
tertainment and music was fur
pished by Steve Ferrucci and Felix
Guarini accompanied by Vincent
crispino. Private Guarini received
leather wallet, q ring and a purse
A buffet luncheon was served,
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Laporta, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Jacoyini Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
cent crispino, Mr.. and Mrs. Felix
Guarini, Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Pr
rnccl, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Cretella,
Mrs. Vincent Guarini, Mrs. Mark
Marcone. Mrs. Enid Demers, Miss
Emily duarinl, Miss Elaine Jacovini
Miss Priscilla Silva, Miss Rosemary
Almeida, Miss Mildred SopensSi,
Kathryn crispino, Anthony Cretella
Joseph Laporta. George Jac0yini
Jr., Andrew Pareila, Stephen Fer
rucci, JF., Robert Ferrducci. Louis
M0ntlnkho, Private First Class
Charles Silva, Private Joseph Guar
mi, Matthew Glarini, Jr,, and MT
and Mrs. N. duarini.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
3 SCARLET FEVER
CASES IN TOW

Three cases Of scarlet fever anc
one of measles were the only re-
portable communicable diseases
listed for Waterbury during the
week ending May /, 1914, accord
ing to the weekly morbidity repori
issued by the state department Of
health.
State totals on similar diseases
were reported as follows: lobai
pneumonia, Al; scarlet fever, So;
measles, SGT; meningitis, 8; typhoic
fever. /; chickenpox, 204; mumps
"a; gonorrhea, 20 and syphilis, As
No cases Of diphtheria were re
ported for the week.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
MAY / WARMEST
in MANY YEARS

A new record for the year was set
yesterday as the mercury climbed
n 81. one OF the waFmest May
lists on record.
The warm weather acted as q
SPUR 70 brush fires, as fsTemen re-
ceived calls 70 ~. one two hour
hlaze on the property Of Charles
DsBlsschop on East Mountain road
threatened several residences before
being brought under control. a
woodshack on the property OF Ed
ward Nigra. 81 Hillview avenue, was
KNITTED by sparks from another
brush Gre and slightly damaged.
-Four brush iires were extinguished
~ 1iremen this morning. As wen ~
minor blaze It 81 Bishop street
cauEed By an overflow Of oil from
s range burner,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
ERROR REPORTED IN
OPA LIST OF POINTS

An announcement was made today
by the food panel Of the local ration
board that an error has been made
on the May point chart, and retail.
ers have been asked to make correc-
tons on their copies. The listing
for beef roast, rlImp homeless, Ii
seven points, and it should be II
points, it was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
MORE &C" GASOLINE
COUPONS GRANTED

A 30 per cent increase on issuance
OF 20" gasoline ration coupons was
noted last month, It was reported TO.
day at the local ration board. A total
OF 1881 20" coupons were issued
In April, as compared TO 1881 IN
March. Slight increases resulted IN
issuance OF other gasoline rataons, II
was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02

decorated with miniature soldiers
and American flags. Harold Rood
acted as POSTMASTER. Sergeant
Rood was presented a purse.
Present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ro-
bert Dean, Mrs. Eleanor Tedesco
Ralph Tedesco, Maynard Knox and
Lille Bedus of TerTyville: Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Rood, Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Mutchins, Carol Lee Mulch
ms, Mrs. Emma Birge, Miss Beatrice
Rood. Miss Anne Riley Of Bristol;
MFR. and Mrs. Joseph Zontak ano
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Rood Of
Harwinton; Rufus and Howard
Rood OF Durham; Mr.. and Mrs
Peter Millas Of Winsted, Miss Mary
Millas of New London; Mr.. and
Mrs. John Erbacker and Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Hudson of Litchfield
Mr.. and Mrs. Steven Bodner oi
Northfieid; STAFF Sergeant desmond
Nigro OF Walcott: Sergeant Gilbert
NJ. Grade OF California; Althea M
Baldwin of Burlington; the Misses
Mary, Eleanor and Pauline Clarity
Elinor Burns, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
Tucker. Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Tucker
Mrs. Kit Dahl. Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Rood, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Rood
Mrs. Gertrude Lane. George and
Julie Ann Lane. Miss Nora Williams
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Lester Plat 81
Wateryille, Miss Helene Hamel
Florence Hassinger, Jane Marcellui
Margaret Graney, Billy Dunn. Mr.
and Mrs. j. Nelson Houghtaling
John Houghtaling, Mr.. and Mrs
Raymond Dunn, Mrs. Emma
French. Prank Hampgton OF Wa
terbury and Stan Sergeant Wesley
Rood.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
TOWNSEND LODGE
A CONFERS DEGREES

Adolf CRUDE, noble grand OF
Townsedn Lodge. Odd Fellows, last
night conferred first degrees upon
three candidates. They were James
Walling, George Kurts and Carl
Swanson.
The Townsend guard. under the
direction OF Harold Manville. at
tended the initiation. HebeF A,
Marsh presided as noble grand at
the business session. Pvt. Elroy
wilkins home on furlough from
the Marine training base At Parrish
Island, s. o., was . guest y the
meeting. a. I.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
Marriage
Intentions

The following marriage certi-
flcsteS have been filed with the
bureau Of Vital Statistics:
vito X. DiGregoria, a Wood
street and COncetta s. D'AgOstinO
10 Carmen street.
Louis MastFianni, 264 South
Leonard street and Theresa SarnO
Shelton avenue, WOlcott.
Guy Il. Nardelli, 453 Baldwin
street and Evelyn M. Paige, II
West Farm street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02

study requested by the boar1 is
being completed.
A transfer Of $3.50 from the SAL
aries appropriation to advertising
was approved. The money will be
used to advertise for bids on sew
eral repair projects planned by the
maintenance branch Of the depart
menL
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
Hospital
Bulletins

Arthur Merriman, IA, son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Warren Merriman OF
White Oak Lane, and student at
Anderson grammar school, is q
patient at st. Mary's hospital
where he was taken yesterday
afternoon after sustaining a leg
fracture while playing baseball at
Hamilton park.
James Roberts, II, 1858 Bald
win street, who sustained a frac-
tured leg when struck by an au-
tOmObiIe near his home on Satur-
day was reported in good condi-
ton at st. Mary's hospital this
morning. Robert Brady, North
Spring street, Nauentucix, was
listed as the driver Of the car.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02

Stan Sergeant Wesley Rood OF
Fort Hill avenue was guest OF honor
nc o party Sunday evening at
Rood's danccland In Unionville.
Round and square dancing was efi-
joyed. The feature OF the evening
was q large 20 pound fruit cane
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02
GlObal War

ed superintendent of the Waterbury
state armory building on Field street
where he is today.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02

The Altar Guild OF st Paul's
church viii hold q business meeting
tomorrow night at Q. at the home OF
Mrs. Clifford Clark OF Patterson
Court.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-05-02

The @. 8. D. Fife. Drum and
Bugle Corps viii rehearse at 2. Fol-
lowing the meeting q rhearsal Of
the Candy Parade Revue viii be
held. The revue will be given May
"a,