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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
VINCENT ROCCO
 BANQUET GUEST
Waverly Inn Orchestra Leader to Wed Catherine
 Mecca November 20

Vincent Rocco of F Lawrence street, popular conductor of the Waverly inn orchestra, was guest of honor at large dinner spon- sored by many of his friends at the Mecca restaurant recently. Many outstanding musicians, business men and factory executives were included among the numerous rela- tives and friends present.
 The banquet was given on the oc- caSion of his coming marriage to Miss Catherine Mecca, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Vito Mecca, co-pro- prietor of the Mecca Restaurant on Bank street and a sister to Dom chic Mecca, noted accordion teach CT and proprietor of Mecca Music company. She has another brother also an accordion teacher, who is now serving in the Armed Forces.
 The wedding will take place Mon- day morning, November 20, at St. Lucy's church. Carmine Longo of Meriden will be the best man and Miss Carmela Mecca, a cousin of the bride-to-be will be maid of honor. Following the ceremony a reception will be held at the Mecca restaur- ant.
 Among those present were: An thony Rocco, father of the honored guest, Vito Mecca, father of the bride-to-be; Domenic Mecca, Leon- ard Mecca, uncle of the bride-to-be and Carmen Longo, John Scarfo, nnnlu PQnHn1IO James Kelly, Jack Doyle, William flower, Michael zello, Phil Cilfone, J. Ariola, Nicholas Russo, Pat D'Amico, John Slungdinno, Butch Miller, Fred Bredice, Joseph Mari ano, Steve Chestian, Patsy Fantano, Ralph Schuster, Nicholas Dalonges, Joseph Santarsiero, Fred Bruni, Vito Santoro, Anthony Pascucci, Frank Cretella, Jay Ciarlone, Sal Coviello, John Houghtaling. Larry Livolsi, E. Matlie, Michael Caro- sello, John De Pastino, Domenic Santarsiero, Nicholas Russo, Chet Ziengielewski, M. Renna, Frank Di Biase, Nick Mattie, Mike Place, John Ashbom, Danny Dellacacci, Louis Korkin, Joseph Persio, John Distasio, Honest Oliver, Harry Young, Seraf1no Alvito, Anthony Tanino, Nicholas Rossi.
 Archie Winslow, Albert Read, Martin Botzrila, Fred Megin, Pat Ciminera, Joseph De SantiS, Joe Dance, Louis Bruggema, Robert Bourne, Bob La Erie, Joseph Con- lilo, George Schaffer, Leonard Santarsiero, Lawrence Marchette, Antonio Di Jiorgio, Paul Magnar- ella, Jr., Simon Magnorella, John Canning, Edward Longo, Jack Mar chetella, Charles Daloisio, Frank Mecca, Domenico Coviello, Anthony Ortello, John D'Agostino, Dom Pinto, Goldie Goldstein, Thomas Colasanto, Francis Delf1no, Michael Mazano, Albert Groetzeback, J. Pagano, J. Clapps, Salvatore lava. Rocco Pagano, Billie Verrastro, Canio Verrastro, Vincent Dizinno, Carmelo Lombardo, Daniel Esposito, Mike DeVinno, Leonard Mecca, Bill Mecca, Joseph Varsallone, Joseph Cicchetti, Julius Baranauskas, Louis Francis, Bob Radasso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
NEW JUDEA CLUBS
 TO BE ORGANIZED
Simon Bernstein Speaker at Beth Fl Youth Rally
 Tomorrow

A youth rally at 2:30 p. m. to- morrow at Beth Fl Synagogue will hear Simon Bernstein of Hartford urge the formation of young Judea Clubs in Waterbury. Parents and friends of the young folk are also urged to attend.
 Group singing after the meeting will be led by Miss Freida Bardash. A social and dance will follow.
 Rabbi William P. Greenfield, Beth Fl Synagogue, and Mrs. Clarence Freedman are chairmen of the or ganization committee. Rabbi David Polish, Temple Israel, and Mrs. Will liam P. Greenfield will be program directors.
 Leaders of the various groups after organization will be Mrs. Louis Abeson, Mrs. Morris Coshak, Miss Bardash, Mrs. A. N. Markowitz, Samuel s. Meyers and Rolf Meyer hard. Mrs. H. Ross, Mrs. E. Matzkin Mrs. M. Kass and Mrs. B. Newman are Sunday hostesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
U. s. TIME GIVEN
 NEW TRADE MARK

Hermann A. Brassert of Wash ington, has been granted a patent for a preparation of manganese products assigned to the Minerals and Metals Corp. of New York.
 Ralph A. Holbrook, Beacon Falls, and w. O. Hooker have been grant, ed a patent on a filling miture for shoe bottoms, assigned to the Sponge Rubber Products O., Shell ton.
 LeRoy F. Rot of Brooklyn, N. Y., has been granted 8 patent on a sealing device for dispensers, as- signed to the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 The United States Time Corp. has been granted new trade mark for watches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
265 PROSPECTIVE
 CITIZENS LISTED

Names of 265 prospective citizens appear on the list which will be called at a naturalization session of Superior Court before Judge Ro- bert L. Munger Tuesday. The oath of allegiance will be administered at two sessions, one scheduled to start at g a. m. and the other at l p. m.
 Unlike other sessions held here, no one nationality will predomin- ate Tuesday, it was reported today. Virtually all nationalities will be represented, the German and Ital- ian among them.
 John Mollica, hearing examiner from the Hartford naturalization office, will be in charge of the pre- liminary work at the hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
WATER FUND
 HAS SURPLUS
$65,36S Is $246 Over Last Year; Miscellane-
 ous Revenues $l7,OOO

A water fund surplus of approxi- mately $65, 1888 has been entimated for Waterbury for 1944 a difference of $246 more than last year. Total estimate has been derived from an excess of realized revenue over the estimated revenue for the budget in amount of $32,870 and 8 net esti- mated unexpended balances of $32,- 498. Similar figures foI last year were $39,311 and 25,811 respective ly for total of $65, ,122.
 Revenues of this year on water rents are. expected to be $26,00O in excess of the $50,0OO estimated in the 1944 budget and $6,000 in excess of estimated prior years collections set up in the 1914 budget in amount of $35, 900. Miscellaneous revenues were expected to amount to about $17,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND BUTTER

 through P5" in each points, valid indefinitely
 PROCESSED FOODS stamps "z8" and "A5" through W5 Book w. points, indefinitely. longer valid. Sugar stamps 3o 3 indefinitely O No valid pounds for canning through 20 per in addition application o Ration valid indefinitely pair
 GASOLINE 3 valid purchase of three gallons valid for five gallons each
  period 1s4344 will be according extension announced the coupons of valid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
CITY OBSERVES
 ARMISTICE DAY
Controller Pinch=Hits for Mayor as Library Park
 Speaker

The people of Waterbury again this year, like the people across the nation, are poignantly and serious ly aware of the true import of the meaning of Armistice Day. It is a war year and thousands of loved ones from the city are in strange lands fighting the victorious but lonely battles for this nation.
 In commemoration the annual ceremonies marking Armistice Day were held this morning at Il a. m. at Library Park. City Controller Cornelius F. Maloney was one of the principal speakers replacing Mayor John s. Monagan who in- formed the committee he will be unable to attend.
 A military high Mass was cele- brtaed at @. m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, fol- lowed by the massing of the colors by veterans organizations for the march to Library Park where full military ceremonies were held.
 The tradition one-minute si- fence was observed throughout the city at II a. m.
 Rabbi David Polish was one of the principal speakers with Rev. Henry Cassidy. Norfolk, native of Waterbury and former chaplain here of the American Legion, who delivered benediction.
 Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson deliv- cred the invocation. Taps and plac- ing of wreaths were part of the ceremonies.
 Helen Wright, student at Sprague school, recited the poem, Flanders Field"
 Arrangements were made to transport Gold Star Mothers of World wars I and IT to the cele- bration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

When announcing the size of the fund, Mir. Danaher pointed out that it should prove to be great bene- fit to this state during the recon version period. A total of $100, COG, 900 in benefits may be paid out in the two years immediately following the close of the war. Not cl.ly will this amount be turned into purchasing power" the Administrator stated, ''but it will assure the temporarily unemployed that money will be sup piled for their basic needs, thus en- couraging them to spend some of their accumulated savings for other necessities and semi-luxuries, which means that many more millions In purchasing power will be released. This release of purchasing power should eliminate the possibility Of any depression such a. occurred at the end of the last war when many war workers were left without any source of income"
 The fund has had its greatest growth in recent years, as wartime payrolls have resulted in increased contributions and the labor shortage in Connecticut ilas reduced benefits to a minimum. At the time of the United States entry into the war, the fund amounted to approximate ly $63 100000 Contributions from employers this year have already reached $31, ,176,G78, an increase over the previous all-time high for a calendar year when $31 ,142, ,3S0 was collected in 1943. Contributions are required at a normal ratS of 2.7 per cent of taxable payrolls, although employers who have been liable for throo years may receive reduced rates through merit rating. The average yield to the state is about 2.1 per cent.
 Benefits paid out of the fund have shown sharp drop due to the war. time labor shortage. Benefits paid during 1943 totalled only $572,O00 as compared with $5,191 900 paid in benefits during 1940, the last com pletely pre-war year. Payments this year are on the increase, however, with over $1, ,160. 900 having paid out In benfits to date, more than twice the amount paid during the entire previous calendar year.
 Although large number or claims for unemployment benefits is expected following the cessation of hostilities, Administrator Danaher stated that various studies made by the Division reveal that, for all practical purposes, the fund is suf- fciently large to meet all claims which may be filed. He pointed out that there is enough money now available to pay benefits in full to 63% of the 63O00O workers covered in Connecticut at the present time. and 94%o of all workers engaged in manufacturing. Few claimants are expected from non-manufacturing employers, inasmuch a5 most such firms are understaffed and will probably absorb some of the work CTS released from war plants.
 The fluid is deposited in the Unit ed States Treasury in Washington and receives interest at a rate of approximately 29S per year. During the past year, interest received from the fund has been more than three times tn amount paid out in bene- fits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
RUSSIAN ORPHANS
 DESIRE CLOTHING

Miss Elizabeth Mayer, regional di- rector of Russian War Relief, told of the great need of the many Rus sian war orphans for clothing dona- tions from the United States at a meeting last night of the Water bury Chapter at the Y. M. c. A. The work of Mrs. Elton Wayland in the last Russian War Relief drive conducted here was praised by Miss Mayer.
 Mrs. John StaneSlow read letter from the sixth War Loan Campaign and members pledged their full sup port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
WAR PRISONERS KIN
 DRAW 37 TO FARLEY

Tihtry-seven attended a meeting of the Next to Kin War Prisoners committee last night at the Aed Cross Chapter House on Grove street. The organization consists of relatives of men interned in Germany. Mrs. Clarence Cooke is chairman, assist ed by Mrs. Charles Phillips, Mrs Charles Duncan and Mrs. Ronlac Delaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
mzMoyavrT ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

There's A Grand And Glorious Feel ing Underneath Our Soft FIeecy All Weother $45 Topeoot Thot Mokes A Mon Feel Bigger Than Weather. Comfort, warmth, good looks worked in by hond to stoy to the last day = Style, fit. easy swing ing, free goited, quick stepping models ottuned 10 the tempo of the day - Patterns from Oxford groy 10 sporty ian and grey her. ringbones = from the grave to the gay to fit a mun's mood of the doy.
 Mony men find these topcoots weighty enough for wear through the winter, as their wormth with out weight fabrics keep one as snug as . bug in rug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

war production plants as one of the principal speakers of a production inspection tour.
 Lieutenant Stevens is the son 01 Mrs. Joseph P. Stevens, Willow street, and the late Chief Inspector Joseph P. Stevens.
 Lieutenant Stevens toured Hart- ford and New Haven plants last week and will be in Bridgeport next week.
 Louis MoranO of 167 Nichols drive, who is statiOne dta Camp Wheeler, Ga, has been advanced to technician corporal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

Seaman First Class Bernard SpranO and his brother, Marine Corporal Edward R. SpranO, sons of MT. and Mrs. Robert SpranO of g Gates avenue, are visiting here. Another brother, Private First Glass John R. Sprano, is serving in Germany with an Army unit. Marine Sergeant Edward T. Nolan of 816 Baldwin street is now sta- tioned at the air depot at Camp Miramar, Calf.
 John T. Kenny, IT,, of 3O1 Lin- coin street is enrolled in 3 Navy quartermaster school at Sampson, N. Y.
 Lieutenant William H. Wesson, who returned to this country re- gently following internment in a neutral country in Europe, is spend ing leave with his parents, MT. and Mrs. William E. Wesson of 57 Columbia boulevard. He is the hus- band of the former Florence Cham berlain of Providence, R. I.
 lieutenant Joseph s. Stevens. U. s. M. C., ounded veteran Of the Saipan battle and recent patient at St. Alban's Naval hospital, New York is on tour of Connecticut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

okla, Nov. l1-Now stationed at Tinker Field is Sgt. Catelio Basso, formerly of Torrington, Conn. He is assigned to an air base unit as @ cook at the officers mess, at this model establishment of the Air Service Command for the mainten- ance and repair of aircraft and the training of air depot groups.
 Sergeant BaSso was indUcted into the Army Sept. 28, 1942, and was stationed at Pratt Army Air Base, Pratt, Kans., before being trans ferred to the Oklahoma City sta- tion.
 His parents, MT. and Mrs. Cristi- for Basso, reside at 109 East Albert street, Torrington, Conn, while his wife makes her home at 52 Main Street, Johnson City, N. Y.
 Private Robert DeGostin, husband of the former Marguerite Lawson of 142 Hill street, has arrived at an overseas post, according to word received here. The son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph l.. DeGoStin of 251 Will low street, he entered the service May 9.
 Private MinOt F. Greene of 115 Colonial avenue is completing a fur tough at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles L. Greene, and will report shortly to Camp Shelby, Miss. He served for year with 8 field artillery unit at Kodiak and | Sitka in the Alaskan area. Ted Swanson, son of MT. and Mrs. A. T. Swanson of "A Citizens ] avenue, has been advanced to pri- vate first class at Fort Houston, Texas.
 Private GastOn J. H. Hebert of | 2O7 Willow street has been awarded paratrOOper wings at Fort Benning, Ga. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Adelard Hebert.
 Samue A. Newman, brother of Mrs. Morris Tish1er of IA Second avenue, has been promoted from captain to major at Colorado Springs, Colo.
 IN ITALY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
An-Tirne High Set
 By Employers From
 1886 To Yesterday
Money to Be Expended Solely for Payment of Benefits to JObIess Workers in Accordance With UnemplOy- | ment Compensation Law; May Prove Great Help

The Unemployment Compensation Fund in Connect
 cut reached grand total of $154 O1 of November 1O it was announced today by Cornelius J Danaher administrator of the Employment Security Division The fund which has been built up by contributions from employers since 1936 made rapid increases in recent years and now stands at alltime high This money
 may be expended solely the payment benefits to idle workers in accordance with the unemployment compen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

S-Sgt. Arthur Seidel, 19, son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Seidel of Monmouth avenue a graduate of the 1943 class at Crosby High, is a radio nose gunner with the 18th Air Force in Italy. He arrived in Italy in July and has had S5 mis- siOns up to November l. He re- gently received the Air Medal.
 His brother, Cpl. Frederick Seidel, 21, graduate of Crosby, class of 194O, completed two years course in chemical engineering at University of Maine, also surgical technicians' course at Lawson General, Atlanta, Ga., and Fin- ney General Hospital, Thomas vile, Ga. Now in operating ward of Evacuation Hospital, Camp Fucker, Ala.
 Sergeant Philip Bervichonak of 26 St. Paul street is serving as an airplane mechanic at an Eighth Air Force station in England. He has been overseas 9 months.
 Robert MazzalupO of 43 Ward Ward street is spending a leave here from the Naval Station at Samp- son, N. Y., where he recently conn pleted recruit training. .. .. .. .. Frank Carlet of Middlebury is now enarolled in an advanced course at Indiana State Teachers college. He recently completed a three month Navy V-12 course at Notre Dame university.
 Corporal Martin J. MOriarty, for mer Waterburian, has been pre- scented the CrOi de Guerre with palm by the French government. according to word received here.
 He has been cited for "his out standing part in the preparation and support of the Allied offensive in Italy which began May II, by attacking and destroying many im- pOrtant ObjectiveS in support of the French Army, despite intense. heavy, and accurate anti-aircraft fire"
 He is serving in t same 12 Air Force unit as Staff Sergeant Charles R. White of Waterbury, who also has been awarded the CrOi de Guerre.
 Private First Class Charles Fla mant of Litchfield was killed in acc ton in France October 20, according to War Department notification re- ceived by his family. He as the hus- band of the former Emma Burns. A Rnwv~nnv. xoSsNomA nR Rom&arn HaA an.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
wANTED-BOY OR GIRL

The Democrat has a position open for a boy or girl to act as messenger from about a. m. to 3 or 4 p. m. five days and Saturday mornings. Apply at Democrat Office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

Sons of PaOn Joseph Phean of 700 Baldwin street both husband of McNaara of 95 South in the fall of Aachn He representing major battle and has the citation braid his the battle ChebO He cited for bringing in German pilots In letter his dad stated that underground apartments parable the best hotels New York and that when the Americans thousand which Nazis taken the French
 Ralph 2O years old Pattons ing payroll clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

while the car owner requested $500. Terms of settlement have not been disclosed. Withdrawal papers n the case are expected to be filed in the court shortly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

Private First Class Charles Fla mant of Litchfleld was killed in acc ton in France October 20, according to War Department notification re- ceived by his family. He as the hus- band of the former Emma Burns. A former resident of Bantam, he en- tered tha service October IS, 194S and was assigned overseas in May.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Paris Building
Keeps 'EmFIying

Battie-scarred B-24 Liberator
bomberS get so per cent of all
emergency shipments of spare
parts from the Ford Motor CO., il
was disclosed Saturday
Hub of the spares" production
program, which has kept pace
with construction of flyaway
B-24'S and knock d Down units
shipped elsewhere for assembly, is
the new spare parts building at
Willow Run. A one-story, brick
steel and concrete structure, il
has approximately 100000 square
feet of floor area for the storage
OF parts for B-24's.
About 500 men and women
work In the spare parts building
handling as many as 500 emer-
gency orders in a day. Parts
ranging from small assembly units
to huge tail sections, flaps. ailer-
onS and fuselage sections are
flown from Willow Run TO airfelds
thousands of miles away.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
RED
FROM FLOATING GAS
And GESTION

taken . bottles and am now on the
third one. II has relieved me of
bloating pains and constipation.
Because my food does me some
good ! feel like a different person
now. Anyone wanting 10 hear from
me | will answer in praise of Gil
jan for it's a Godsend TO anyone
that's ailing.
Gillian is scientific mixture Of
the juices of IS OF Natures health.
giving herbs, roots and barks. IL
is made from Natures own prod
ucts, and works in Natures own
way. If you are now suffering the
torments OF bloating gas pains.
sickening constipation, dizziness.
backaches. sleepless nights, and
other organic disorders, due to
faulty elimination, YOU owe IT to
yourself TO try Gillian. Try Gillian
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Most Powerful in u. S. History

World War II has Roosevelt the most powerful indi
vidua history States II has also him.
because gobal ideas the Croesuske wealth his
command Of the domnan-f not the most dominant
figures in the present-day world.
lie directs his domestic interests also
his Complementary of Commander Chief
than 100000 Americans uniform and of leading drec
of the destines Of the United Nations postwar
efforts.
No president intimately affected the lives of
Americans His power far exceeds that of George Washington
Abraham Lincoln William Mckinley and Woodrow Wilson.
His armed forces ehttcr than the combined
which served those wartime presidents.
His endease program has been instrumental in building
up national debt approaching the haon mark The
national budget enables him and the
spend SO00OOOO000 this year
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12

goes well-deserved credit for the high
standards Of medical care prevailing in
our State.
We Of the Greyhound Lines pay tribute
to these fellow-citizens OF ours who are
doing SO much to make our State a finer
place to live in. They're doing big job
-sevital one. Greyhound's job is quite
different--but vital, too! Providing safe,
convenient transportation service is
particularly important now. BY making
near neighbors and good nei9hbors of
all the communities we serve in Michi-
gan, we are helping unity the war efforts
of this State - keeping them rolling
toward Victory
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Has 5 Billions TO Spend Secretly

Congress gives him emergency fund Of five billions
emized accounting
Some of his the President assumed by szng lead
ershp which Congress too doee pocy-rdden
retain Much of his has through traditional
channesrom Congress partly awed by his long and unprece
dened tenure of office partly overwhelmed by the magnitude
OF the war and partly cooperative in accordance with the die
ates of party politics.
Al 62 he is working harder than heoe He been
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
MILITARY EXPERIENCE

RooSevelt's previous military
experience was limited TO his term
of office as assistant secretary of
navy in the last war. But he is
an active commander in chief to-
day, and in Washington he is
credited with conceiving the sue
ceSSful North African invasion.
He regards himself as the fore
most friend of labor ever TO rule
in the White House. but he per-
sonally breaks all rules for work
ing overtime His day begins at
$50 a m when his Negro valet
awakenS him from his peaceful
sleep.
After he leaves his little suite
in the White House proper che
has study, studded with ship
models a bedroom and BATH he
heads for the White House ele-
vator, comes down 10 the first
floor and begins the trip 10 the
executive offices. which are
reached by traversiHeg, la leHgth-
Of covered wing that ioins the
two structures
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
British Submarines
Bag 9 Nazi Vessels

LONDON, March IL 1NS)-
British submarines between Nor
way and Germany Were revealed
today TO have bagged nine more
Nazi vessels.
Four were sunk, including a
large supply ship and three me-
dium-sized cargo boats. Five other
medium-sized vessels were dam
aged.