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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
ARRANGE HEARINGS FOR AUTO DRIVERS
Complaint Officer Hogan to Preside Here Next
 Thursday Morning

The following motorists have been notified to appear before Chief Hearing and Complaint Oflcer Francis w. Hogan of the State De- jartment of Motor Vehicles Thurs day, March IS, at i0;30 0. m. in the city court room.
 Howard Thomas Cole. Byam road, accumulated record.
 Thomas J. Bonvissuto, 50 Sylvan avenue, operating under suspension.
 Antonio Marinelli. l34 Hawthorne avenue, operating under the in- fluence.
 William Terhune, Washington Depot, operating under the in- fluence.
 Louis Collette, sl5 North Main street, operating under the in' fluence.
 John Paul Kinsey, RED No. 3 Torrington, complaint-speeding.
 Angelo Garafola, 242 Main street Winsted, complaint-Speeding.
 Angelo Garafalo, PAP Main street Winsted, comp!aint-speeding.
 Eugene J. Vanasse, Jr., 20 Lex ington avenue, complaint-drivine after drinking.
 Angelo c. Brunelli, 700 Highland avenue, rules of road.
 Ray Norman DeLucantonio, Box 23l, WonX Springs road, Huntsville, operating car other than to which license was limited.
 Joseph Leoni, Box 620. RED No. ?, Torrington, fatal accident.
 Angelo Spinelli. Bronson road, Prospect, evading responsibility.
 Edward R. Lewis, 16l Birch street, unregistered car.
 Eric R. Anderson. 135 West Main street, consider elimination of fl. nancial responsibility-reckless driv- ing.
 Raymond Brindzik, 162 Prospect street, Huntsville. consider elimina. ton of financial responsibility-op- erating without permission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
WILEY IN LEAD IN STAMP SALE
Students Resume Invests
 ments After Hectic War Bond Drive

Students of Wilby High School led in purchases of var savings stamps last week with Q total O. $l, ,486,DJ. Crosbyites boug', $933.Ac worth, and Leavenworth students $66.70.
 Leading session room last week was MT. Membrino's 8. Wilby with $s66.25. Miss J. Hayes room aS Crosby bought $s4.60, and MT. Cole mans room at LeavenworSt. $68.75.
 One rundred per cent rooms were:
 Wilby: MT. Egan, Miss Altierj, Miss Eaton, Miss Pc Ier5, MT. Mur- nane, Mir. Bowling, Miss Hehley, MT. Pronovost, Miss Page, l. Magoon. Miss Garren, Miss Hazen, Mis- Clark, Miss Goodwin, Miss Cawley, Miss Moore, MT. Membrino, Miss Crary, r. Anthony, Miss Schmidt, MT. Fitzpatrick.
 Crosby: Miss K. Hayes, MT. Mur- phy, MT. Tappin, MT. Walch, MT. Smith, Miss Connor, 'iss MilGnky.
 LeaVenworth: Miss Shanahar, Miss Mulcahy, MT. Woodlock, Mis- Connor, MT. Synott, MT. DeBonis, MT. Dillon, Mir. Coleman, Mi. SmitllieS, MT. Bannon, Mrs. Green law, Miss Gemmill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
HITS AND BITS
 TUNEFUL AFFAIR
ScOvill Employees Stage Splendid Show; Repeat
 Performance Tonight

Capacity attendance marked last nights performance of Hits and Bits of l944" presented at the Wo- mems club on behalf of the service mems cigaret fund by the Scovill Employees Recreation association. The revue will be given again to- night.
 Music is by Fred Bredices Seran- aders. Vocalists include Jean Alex ander. Gertruce Marcus, Archie Brouillette, Betty Burns, Anthony Sebastian, Charles Ciarcia. Rose mary Sullivan, Ellen MacLelland. Louis Chieffo, Charles Monti, Elton Morris, and Jackson Humphrey.
 Others in the cast included Edith Moody, Dolores Galgota, Marie Biondi. Doris Morin. Peter Habib, Adele Habib, Cecelia Healy, Thomas Pawlowski, Ruth Osborne. Michael DeCarlo, Anne Raimo. Alice Rowe, Rocco Giattino, Angeline Masi. Mae Broderick. Enis Urbinelli, Marjorie Toy, and Henry Masi.
 The entire cast was under the di- rection of Robert Schwenterly, die rector, assisted by Arthur Chieffo. production supervisor; Edward Sa- bis. stage; Vincent Toietti, lighting; Thomas Dillon, door; James Schle- gel. publicity; Gertrude Swirda in charge of usherettes; Chris Horgan, concessions and Lillian Murtha, makeup artist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
USE OF SIRENS
 LOCAL MATTER
No State Law Against
 Warning Signals; Clari- ficatiOn Made

Use Of sirens by emergency ve- hicles, which has been the subject of considerable conluslon throughout the state since the beginning of test air raid alertS, was clarified in a memorandum from William M. Greene, Director of the State High way Safety Commission to chiefs of Connecticut Police and Fire De- partments.
 Text of the memorandum follows:
 StaSs of Connecticut
 Highway Safety Commission
 Hartford
 Memorandum Notice to Chiefs of Connecticut
 Police and Fire Departments Re: Use of Sirens
 At the February meeting of this Commission 1t was voted to sug- gest . review of the ecessity of continuing current restrictions re- gardi g use of the l by emerg- ency vehicles used by police and fire departments, and ambulance operators.
 Tie Administrator of the War Council informs this Commission that there is no statewid restric- ton on use of the siren by such vehicles.
 The War Council Administrator says the only statewide restriction regarding use of the siren rested in an injunction Issued by the First Corps Command of the Army to the effect that sirens should be used in a manner which simulated tl.e lse of community sl"ens established for air-raid warnings.
 The Administrator further stated that any restrictions ir1- posed were local ordin nces. Such regulations, of course, can be amended or repealed by the es- tablishing authority. Several conl- munities in Connecticut have al- ready taken such act:oi.
 You may be aware of this situ- ation; this memorandum is fur- nished for the information of those who may have considered, as did shis office, that statewide regulation existed
 If, in your opinion, therefore. the siren Is an et-e: t.al for use on vehicles under your direction, the proper procedure is to appeal to your local governr ental author- ity for repeal of whatever local ordinances, if any, were enacted.
 William M. Greene, Director
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
DECREE GRANTED
 IN DIVORCE SUITS
Four More Couples Reach Parting of Ways; No
 Contests Recorded

Divorces were granted by Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy yes- terday afternoon in four uncontest- ed actions heard last month,
 Sophie Kowalewski of Naugatuck was given a divorce from Konstanty Kowalewski, also of Naugatuck, on the ground of assertion, and pro- vision was made for payment of $500 in 8 lump sum as alimony be- fore March I7. The couple married May 3. 1887 and the petitioner claim ed she was deserted May 15, 1889.
 Habitual intemperance and cruelty were the basis of a decree granted to Reuel Galluppe of Waterbury in his suit against Cleo Corey Gallupe, also of this city. The father was given custody of four minor chil- dren. The couple married May 3l, 1882 at Centerville, New Brunswick, and the cruelty allegedly started May 3I, 1886.
 Gladys Fairbairn McCann of Wa terbury was granted a divorce from Paul McCann, also of this city on the ground of habitual intemper- ance. The marriage was performed April l2, 1883 at Andes, N. Y. Gus tody of two minor children was giv- en to the plaintiff and an order was issued for payment of $lO per week as alimony and $l5 weekly for the support of the children.
 Anna Mary Racaikaitis Kumpis of Waterbury obtained a divorce from Charles Kurnpis. also of this city, on a charge of assertion. The mar riage took place Feb. Is, 1926 and the plaintiff claimde she was de- serted the following Feb. l. She was given custody of a minor child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

The town of GrtSwold broke its record of 46T4 successive days with out motor vehicle fatality when two persons were killed there last year, leaving Bethlehem with 45S3 death-free days and Easton with 4478 death-free days to lead the state with such days since the last motor vehicle fatalities in those communities in 1881, according to the records.
 Fifteen human beings were killed in New Haven and l3 others were killed in Waterbury by motor ve- hicles during l94S to rank the two cities as second and third respect lively in the years high-fatality class, the Highway Safety commis- sion stated.
 Stamford and Manchester each had seven motor vehicle fatalities during l94S on roads in their com munities to have them tied for fourth place in the high-fatality group for the year, according to the two state agencies.
 Connecticut communities without motor vehicle fatalities during l943. and the number of death-free days each community had accumulated by the end of that year, were listed as follows by the Motor Vehicle department and the Highway Safety commission:
 Andover, l255 days; Avon, 55S 1 days: BarkhamSted, 1883 days; Bethel, l265 days; Bethlehem, 45S3 days; Pomfret, 2398 days; Portland 1871 days: Bridgewater, l493 days; Brookfield, 2l90 days; Brooklyn, 1927 days; Burlington, l754 days; Cam aan, 60l days; Canton, 1l67 days; Chaplin, 2669 days; Cheshire, 580 days; Chester, 4l63 days:
 Colehrook, 2324 days; Columbia 2297 days; Cornwall, 90s days; Cromwell, 50S days; Durham, 1923 days; Eastford, 1892 days; East Granby, 1l74 days; East Haddam, 951 days; East Lyme, s46 days; Eas- ton. 4478 days;
 Essex, ll63 days; Pennington, APO days; Franklin, 23l5 days; Goshen ll77 days; Granby, 1909 days; Had dam, l230 days; Hampton, 1272 days; Hebron, 796 days; Kent, l206 days: Killingworth, 37sS days; Leb- anon, 782 days; Ledyard, l246 days; Lisbon, 2S59 days; Lyme, 1903 days; Mansfield, 936 days;
 Marlborough-22l9 days; Middle bury, 423 days; Monroe, 1881 days; Montville, 699 days; Morris, llle days; New Canaan, 496 days; New Fairfield, 895 days; New Hartford 778 days; New Milfrod, 545 days Newtown, 5l9 days; Norfolk, 243l days: North Branford. l133 days; North Canaan, 7S5 days; Nortl, Haven, Sl9 days; North Stonington 2029 days;
 orange, 479 days; Oxford. 76a days; Pobfret, 2398 days; Portland 7l5 days; Preston, i265 days; Pros- pect, 807 days; Putnam, 657 days; Bedding, l638 days; Roxbury. 1256 days; Salem, 1l94 days; Salisbury 1856 days; Scotland, 2029 days; Sharon, sos days; Somers, 855 days; Southbury, 23l6 days;
 Sprague, 2494 days; Stafford, 815 days; Sterling, 3683 days; Stoning- ton. 568 days; Holland, 2270 days; Union, 906 days; Voluntown, 1404 days; Warren, 2703 days; Wethers. field, 703 days; Wilmington, 3297 days: Wolcott, BIO days; Wood- bridge. ll3l days; Woodbury, 1737 days: Woodstock, 4019 days.
 The Safety commission and the Motor Vehicle department reported that 2295 human beings were killed in motor vehicle accidents during the seven-years period through 193l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
ACCETURA FITTED
 AT TESTIMONIAL.

Michael Accetura of Charles stree. an employe of the Metropolitan h. surance Company's local district fer the past five years was the guest ce honor last evening at farewell din ner in the Press Club, given for him by his co-workers. MT. Accetura VII be a U. s. Navy man next week. El DreXler presided as toast master tn = troducing several speakers includin !; Manager William V. Hawks of th , Waterbury office of the Metropolita ! Insurance Company and John 4. Cluney, sports editor of the Demo . crat, the former presenting the gues :; of honor with a purse as a partin !: gift from his friends within tho comapny.
 Among those present were: Alfre ! Drexler, Samuel Cikins, s. E. Mont |. w. V. Hawks. Felix Nardiello, FTei Eterginio, Joseph Santoro, John J. Sullivan, Benjamin Margolis, Joha Turolo, Andrew Koval, Charles Slc' kus, William MF. Nolan. William Sheriff, Peter Sakorafos, Davi4 Harris and John A. Cluney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

Major
 U. s. Army Forces in the South Pacific - Howard J. Clancy, son of Dennis J. Clancy, SS Holmes avenue, Waterbury, Connecticut, has been promoted from cap- tain to major in the Infantry.
 Major Clancy is 3 battalion commander In an Infantry regi- ment in the South Pacific. A grad uate of Crosby High school and Georgetown University, he was employed by the Department of Commerce before entering the Army in February, 1941. He has been overseas since January, 1942.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Friday, March 17th Tentative Date For
 Court Appearance
Special Counsel for City of Waterbury Seeks nfOrma.
 ton on Nature of Former City Controllers Defense; ! List of Alleged Violations Filed

One of the motions is for Q dis- closure as to Lear s defense, and the other Q request for modifica- tion of Q court order which asked the city to make 0 more specific statement on its clamis against Leary
 The disclosure motion asks Leary's counsel to state in writing whether or not he has reason to believe there is bone fide defense and to give the nature and substance of the de. fense.
 In the other motion the city asks the court to be satisfied with the allegations already presented, and points to the expense that would be involved If the city were required to go through the lengthy evidence in the conspiracy case or to hire wlt- nesses to review the various claims. It is pointed out further that Ieary is missing from the state, has left no instructions for handling the case, and in all probability there will be no real contest in the hti- gation.
 A second count was entered re- gently in the case, listing various state and city charter provisions which Leary allegedly violated. It is claimed Leary conspired to cheat and defraud the city an Its residents and taxpayers of $600,000 by making fraudulent, false, and illegal pay- ments of funds belonging to the city.
 The litigation against the former controller was instituted by the Cit- izens Good Government Association and the city later entered the case as a party plaintiff. Leary has been missing since the day the supreme court denied his appeal from 10 to l5 year prison sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

Two motions presented in behalf Of the City of Waterbury in the s600,000 civil action brought against Daniel J. Leary, fugitive ex-control' Ter, today were cliamed for 0 hear. ing In superior court at the next short calendar session, March I7 The claim notice was sent to Su- perior Court Clerk James E. Mo- Knight by Attorney George H. Co., hen of Hartford, special counsel for the city in the litigation.
 Indications have been made that Attorney Frederick Waterhouse, counsel for Leary, may ask for a postponement until Macrh 24, but the motions will nevertheless be listed on next weeks docket, and will be called next Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Y. M. CA. PLANS
 FOR CENTENNIAL
Series of Events to Be Held Here in COmmemO.
 ration of Birthday

Plans for a series of celebrations in observation of the tooth anni- versary of the founding of the Y M. c. A. were discussed at a meet ing of the Centenial committee of the Waterbury Y last night, Chair man Herbert w. Coe presiding.
 Secretary Arthur L. Purinton out- lined thre proposed program for 1944 winch will include certain major events such as the pageant. Youth United" to be given at the Wom- ems Club auditorium May 5; Y. M. c. A. Sunday, June 5; and the cen- tennial dinner on June 6 which will gear into a nationwide series of "" dinners connected by a coast to-coast broadcast over the radio.
 On motion of Mayor John s. Monagan, the committee voted to appoint an executive committee of 15 members to work with the Y. M. c. A. staff in perfecting details for the wears activities.
 Among those present at last nights meeting were Wce-Chair- man Raymond Ganung, George Henderson, c. J. Hennessey, Conrad M, Carlsrud, Ruth w. Canfleld, Agnes c. Fitzpatrick. Marjorie M. Farley, Roy A. Ferris. Anne De- BelIis. Frank Massimo. Virginia Worth, Joseph Cocchiola. Louis A. Schneer, John c. Walker. Raymond Fl. Ouimet, Michael Giuliano. Dan- iel Ciali, Anna Mccarthy. Mary E. Copie, Charles Rosengarten, Mrs. Mary Koleshko, Antonio Guastafer- ii, Mary F. Hennessey, Sadie B. Carethers. Monica D. Pagan. Flea" nor Parkinson. S. w. Weller. George ward and Herbert S. Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

Technician Corporal Anthon J Crispino of 10 Charles street, has resumed duties at Camp Mackail N. C., after spending a furlough here.
 Walter O'Bernier of 169 Fulton Park avenue. is an sea duty with an aircraft carrier crew. He is a sea- man, first class.
 Michael RinaIdi, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Rinaldi of Oakville is stationed at Norfolk, Va. He is serving as an aviation metalsmithr third class.
 Private Ralph Boyle of 2444 East Main street has left for KearnS Utah after after spending a fur lough here. His brother, Private First Class Willard H. Boyle. is serving at Fort Knox, Ky. They are the sons of MT. and Mrs. Willard Boyle.
 Francis E. Dean of 87 Woodtick Road, has been assigned to a U. $. Navy Air Squadron. at a base In England. He is serving as an avia- ton ordnance man.
 Lieutenant Francis J. Brick of Al Maple street, has been assigned as a photo editor of the Eighth Army Air Force in England. He entered the Army in May 1922.
 Michael Cermola, Jr., of l86 Dl- vision street has returned to Key West, Fla, after spending a Navy leave here.
 Thomas F. O'Connell, Jr., of 2I Marlboro street has been advanced to sergeant at Patterson Field, Ohlo where he is serving as an observer with a weather squadron.
 Sergeant Harry Major of 30 Tenn pie street has been transferred from Fort Lewis, Wash, to an Army radio school at Fort Sill. Okla.
 Air Cadet Donald E. Hansen or MiddIebury will receive a commis- sion at exercises tomorrow at Spence Field, Moultrie. Ga. He has been in the service since February, l943.
 Corporal Marion F. Senekewich of Peach Orchard road is serving at Camp Lejeune, N. C.. with a motor transport unit of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve. She is the daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Austin Senke. wich.
 prlvato John E GacI.elland oe sI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

1 Silver street is stationed at Fort MacLelland, Ala. He has been rated among the highest scorers at the rifle range at the camp.
 Private First Class Raymond Cru- ciani of 488 Baldwin street has com- pleted furlough here and has re- turned to his duties at Alamogordo, N. M.
 Zigmund Grzybowski of III Dike- man street has completed basic training at Miami Beach, Fla, and is spending furlough with his par- ents, MT. and Mrs. Stanley GrZy- bowski. He will leave next week for further training at Salt Lake City. Utah. He entered the Army last December.
 Corporal Anthony L. Lombardo of A Primrose street is in a unit which recently converted an unused am- munition plant into an assembly plant, according to word received here. His brother, Corporal Gen. naro Lombardo, was wounded last summer while serving in the South Pacific and is now in an Army hos pltal in Australia.
 Major Harrison F. English is serv- ing with unit of 30 Army doctors at an American hospital at Euro pean post. He is the husband of the former Rhoda Chattield of g Hewlett street.
 Staff Sergeant Walter D. Fritzka of g Toros avenue is serving as an aerial gunner on Flying Fortress at a British base. In the service since October. l942. he was sent overseas last August. He is holder of the Air Medal and three Oak Leaf clusters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
'13 Persons Killed Here
 In 1943 Auto Accidents
Hartford, Bridgeport Led State With l6 Fatalities Each; Town of Sherman Ends 2Oth Year Perfect

Hartford and Bridgeport the state with l6 deaths apiece due directly motor vehicle accidents during l04S while the Town of Sherman ended its twentieth year with out motor vehicle fatality, the Connecticut Highway Safety Commission announced today in reviewing the records of deaths compiled through 1924 to Dece her Sl of last wear the Department of Motor Vehicles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

bury street; Real Lafreinere 37 Ridge street; Armond Dantine, 29l South Leonard street; John Copu- to, 50 Hopkins street:
 Walter Martinson, l25 Driggs street; George Miller, l20 Driggs street; Edward ZukauskaS, l47 South street; George Riktevaitis, 2l5 Alder street; Thomas Earth IT Brewster street; David Karpavich, 73 Phoenix avenue; Anthony Pic cochi, Ill Avon avenue; Donald Pe- rugini, 36 Wells street; Louis Bia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

of whom will be assigned to posts upon return to Sampson, voted that the local "canteen" was better than any provided by the USO.
 Those pictured above besides Er. nest St. Louis are, Michael Hychka, Jr, Peach Orchard road; Edward Stafford, 93 Eden street; Nicholas Loruso, 200 Bishop street; Bruce Luz clan, 33l Bishop street; Carmine Palladino, 209 Orange street; Joa- quim Nobrega, 43 Union street; George o. Morrison, POS Orange street; Donald Santopietro, I5 Sims
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
%,s>4M%1ynv'& eOIADLDHeD S0OB

Reiuvenote Your Outlook = Your Frostbitten Winter Togs-Get Spring On Your Mind With A New Tie $1.15 To $500.
 A tie in itself is no trifIe to us- or the mon who wears it-It's on important item in rOughins out the we'll srOomed man - lt hos the power to make or mar mans 0ppeoronee. Our choice neckweoE is selected and carefully chosen from the ex- acting stand point of neekweor specialists.
 Our mission is to select the wheot from the ehoff - and when we're through - it's right for you - $I.I5 to $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
ERVILLE Correspondent. Alice BiacMul-
 len, Phone 3-12l7

Waterville. March Il-A rehear- sal of the Gay Ninities" minstrel show will be held tomorrow after. noon at 200. in the Drum Corps room.
 The Boy Scouts will meet Mona day at 7:30 p. m. in the Drum Corps room.
 The Auxiliary Bremen will meet in the firehouse Monday at T;30 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

A peaceful invasion" of St. Louis Service Store, 444 West Main street took place last Wednesday when @ force of approximately 34 sailors descended on the establishment and really "took over''. The boys were all mates of Ernest St. Louis son of the stores proprietor and all have just finished their boot training at Sampson, N. Y. Purpose of the in- vasion was a reunion at which they were the guests of Lawrence St.. Louis who treated them to refresh- ments and cigarettes. The boys, all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
DIVE LONG yN NEwBURYPORT

NeWbrryport, MasS. = IU.PJ -lI YOU want to live long. come to Newburyport. A local undertaken reported that of 2i funerals he con ducted during Q recent month, the youngest person buried was 70 years old, and the average age oi the a was VS voAgg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

and 1943 and that many thousand 5 of other persons were injured il such accidents, with hundreds oe the injured victims being cripple l for life as direct results of the ac. cidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

Clothing now made in Sweden contains about 50 per cent cellu- lose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

Titanium, ninth commonest ele- ment on the earth's surface, wes almost unknown 30 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

Standing right they Oscar Genas of Canada WatertOwn naS of The icemen seated left to right Phillip Gelnas of the Canadian Army stationed in South duty Peter nas the Canadian Army.
 battle while fOun recently had the pleasure meeting Acard who ur0ugh there with his aunt uncle Adrian
 nas of WaeOwn recently returned from Quebec Canada where 25h wedding his brothers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

nio, 1l5 Dikeman street; Edmund Bocci, 629 North Main street;
 Robert Palmer, 53 Ives street; Robert Fibre, 35 Primrose street; George Warrington, 70 Garden Cir- cle; Anthony DaloiSio, 56 Highland avenue; Sonny Rainone, 3 Simsbury street; Charles Ancypa, % Hickory street; Vincent Bianco, III Dikeman street; Robert Hallock, 9 Woodtick road; Henry Baribault, 553 South Main street; Michael Baczak, 37 Ful- Ter street; Bennie Horhachuck, PAP Oak street, Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

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