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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

iting a tenant. She claims she in. jured her right knee and leg.
 Claiming her property at 200 Long Hill road was damaged by Al- bert Folklore of Waterbury, a former tenant, Anna Sawosta, also of this city, has entered a $500 civil action on the common pleas court docket.
 The plaintiff claims the tenant nailed several hundred nails in the floor of the tenement, destroyed an ironing board in the kicthen, and destroyed several shelves in the cellar. Repairs to the damages prop erty will cost $1,000 it is claimed. The tenant occupied the premises from January 1, 1943 to the fol- lowing November 30 at $25 rent per month, the complaint states. At torney Stephen Homick represents the plaintiff.
 Otto Mattson of Waterbury has filed $500 common pleas court civil action against William Mccormick, also of this city, as the result of an alleged assault. He claims the de- fendant severely beat him last Oc- tober g. The suit was entered through Attorney Frank T. Healey.
 Julia Santopietro of Waterbury seeks $S50 damages from Philip and William Parkmond, both both of this city, as the result of damages to her car. She claims the vehicle was parked on Bank street near Meadow street last December "A and was struck after cars owned by the two defendants collided She states Chabot's car continued on after the collision and. rammed into her vehicle. Attorney Edward Mas colo represents her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

instituted 8 $10,0O0 civil action in superior court against the Connec- ticut Railway and Lighting Com pany of Waterbury. She claims she sustained an injury to her left leg while boarding Town Plot bu on Congress avenue near Tinker school. She states the steps were icy and she tripped as she tried to enter the bus.
 The suit is brought through the girls father, Charles Bredice, and papers were drawn up by Attorney Edward Mascolo.
 Joseph Argenta of Waterbury seeks $7,5OO from Antonio Mount inho of Oakville for personal injur- les sustained in an accident last Aug. Is on South Main street. The complaint, filed in superior court, states he was passenger in 8 car owned by the defendant and operat- ed by Louis Mountinho when it swerved from the highway and struck c. L. & P. Go. pole.
 The complaint, filed by Attorney Sydney Cantor, lists @ concussion of the brain, and injuries to the head, face, chin, right ankle, limbs. and body.
 Joseph. D. Boucher of Waterbury has instituted superior court action for $3, 3,50O damages against John F. Hayes, also of this city, his former partner in the Hayes Construction Co.
 The complaint, drawn up by At- torney Stephen Homick, states the partnership was dissolved last Aug ust and in the division of assets a note dated Jan. 2, 1943 was turned over to the plaintiff. The note was in consideration for constructoin and repairs to premises owned by Row. land Sica at 27 Jefferson street, and last December the owner notified the plaintiff the construction was defective and he would stop pay ments, it is pointed out.
 The plaintiff claims his partner had the work performed in the plaintiffs absence and knew that the material furnished and the work performed was defective. The un- paid balance on the note is listed at $1,765 and interest at $105.
 Vincent Mazdotti of Waterbury seeks $2,5OO damages in common pleas court from Grace White and Myron Smith, both of Washington Conn. He claims he drove his truck into stone wall on the Washing ton-New Preston road while trying to avoid a collision with truck op- erated by the woman and owned by the other defendant.
 It is alleged the woman driver swerved from her own side of the road and the plaintiff was forced to turn his truck from the highway. He was thrown from the truck to the ground and sustained a back strain and body bruises, the complaint, drawn up by Attorney Edward Mas colo, states.
 Mary G. Mulvaney, executrix of the estate of the late Edward c. Mulvaney. is named defendant in a 5000 civil action filed in com- mon pleas court by Janet Granell of Waterbury. A fall on a stairway at 727 Baldwin street last Oct. 1 is the basis of the litigation.
 The plaintiff, through her attor- ney, Francis J. Summa, states she fell when she stepped on an alleged ly worn and routed stairway landing at the premises at 8. m. after wis.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

{ Mrs. ponnelly claims she tripped on 8 ragged area about eight inches square, on a sidewalk near 2 Dike- man street. A fracture of the wrist, R hin injury, and bruises and con- tusions to the head, face and body, are listed in Her complaint. It is alleged the plaintiff will be per- mantly disabled. Attorney Edward Mascolo drew up the court writ.
 George P. Fenton of Waterbu- J was named defendant second time as the result of an accident which occurred last August on Baldwin street when his car left the high way and ran into two pedestrians. The second litigation is brough in superior court by John Mahoney of Waterbury, who states he was struck as he sat on the front doorstep of his residence at 1894 Baldwin street.
 The previous suit was brought by Bridge Griffin, as administratrix for Michael Griffin, who died from injuries sustained in the accident. A superior court jury last month re- turned a verdict of $10,0O0 damages in the action.
 The Baldwin street resident claims he sustained concussion of the brain, fractures of the ribs. and in- juries to his chest and left hip. He claims Fenton was driving his car while under the influence of liquor, and that the vehicle was equipped 9wtih defective equipment. Fenton is serving 8 jail sentence on a criminal charge which resulted from the accident. Atty. William B. Fitzgerald is counesl for the plain tiff.
 John O'Brien of Waterbury claims damages of $15.000 from Burton 1. Stevens of Middlebury as the result of injuries sustained in an accident last December "A. He claims he was struck by a truck, owned by the defendant and operated by Gordon Nicol, as it was backed out of Grove street at the intersection of Willow street, and while he was using 8 croSSwalk.
 The complaint, drawn up by At torney William B. Fitzgerald, lists concUssion of the brain and frac- ture of the left leg, and states the plaintiff will have permanent loss of use of his left leg. The suit was entered on the superior court docket.
 Rose Bredice of Waterbury has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
ASK $5,OOO BOND
 IN THEFT PROBE

William M. Murray, 1T, 2O6 Cir cult street, received continuance to March under $5000 bonds when he was arraigned before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court this morning on charges of breaking and entry and theft of an auto mobile.
 Prosecuting Attorney Albert w. Hummel asked that considerable bond be set, explaining that the ac- cused is alleged to have stolen an automobile from the Emmons & Seville Garage on Meadow street two weeks ago, and have driven to Macon, Georgia, where the machine was wrecked.
 Murray was arrested after an in- vestigation by Detective Lieutenant William F. Foley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
SHEA APPOINTED
 TO LOCAL. L.STAFF

Maurice F. Shea of 20 Luke street, a former serviceman. joined the staff of the local Internal Revenue office today. bringing the present staff up to IT persons, 1t was. an- nounced by Gabriel Price. division chief.
 Mir. Shea, graduate of New York University, received an honorable discharge from the Army last De- cember after serving in North Afri- ca for eight months. He had been in the service more than 8 year. Previously he had been employed at the clerks office in the New Ha- ven County jail and also at the Pratt and Whitney Go. in Hart ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
FOUR APPLICATIONS
 FROM FUTURE CADETS

Francis Cullen, senior vice com- nlander of Wheeler-Young P ost VIEW. announced today that foui applications were received from teen-age boys last night for avia- ton cadet training. A mental test will be given tomorrow at the Post Office building in room 20S at 9:0e a. m.
 Assistance was given to 3 veterans in filling out applications for mus tering- g-out pay 1t was stated by John E. Moriarity, of the service officer stan of the VIEW. The activities were held at the Victory House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

Lewis J. Hart, president of tho Patent Button Co. was chosen member of the park board at yes- terday's meeting of the commits sioners. MT. Hart is to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge J. Slavin. The board is self perpetuating board with final choice of members subect only to final approval by the board of aldermen. Other members of the board include; Irving Chase, Wil- liam Shirley Fulton, Edmund J. Daly, Jr.; Thomas F. Moore; John P. Elton; Dr. A. J. Jackson; Henry Minicucci (aldermanic member) Patrick s. BerSin and William H. White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
ROTARY CONFINES

Charles D. WfiliaIns. district pass- 0Dger agent of the New Haven Rail-
 road, discussed 'Railroading in
 wartime at the Rotary Club meet ling this noon ht tho Elton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
Driver Involved In Fatal Mishap Named
 Tn Second Lawsuit
City of Waterbury Named in $lO,OOO Action By Woman Injured in Fall on Dikeman Street;
 Landlord Sues Tenant

Damages of $1OOOO are sought from the City of Waterbury by Mary Mullen Donnely of Waterbury the result of fall Dkeman Street February IA, 194S. The
 litigation entered the superior court docket today and will be returnable in court March Several other civil actions filed in superior court and also in com Mn1AsA sAn1nnn. monaMk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

Forty thousand books have been sold for the British Red Gross Fund since the Give a Book campaign was started last April. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

William A. Steinmets, Petty offi. Ger 3rd class, son of Mir. and Mrs. William E. Steinmetz, Grandview avenue, has completed his boot training at Bainbridge, Md. He has been assigned to g 15 week advance training course at Charlestown Navy Yard, CharlestOwn, Mass, after spending a brief leave here with hie wife the former Majory Glastre.
 pr. Robert J. Ruby. son of Mrs. Bernard Ruby, 68 Columbia Blvd, has been promoted from captain to major, the war department an- nounces. Major Ruby is in charge of the x-ray department of the Ashburn General Hospital in Texas.
 Writing to boys in service every day was urged by Lieut.. Anthony G. Fibre, son of MT. and Mrs. Sal- vatore Fibre, 35 Primrose street. to Battery G, 208th c. A. A. A. Asso- ciation last night at a meeting in the Central Y. M. c. A. Lieut.. Fibre recently returned from 10 months, service in the South Pacific.
 Raymond V. Adduci, son of Mrs. Walter Guest, of Yale Avenue, Meriden, Conn, has been promoted to radio technician 3rd class, in the United States Naval Reserve and has been transferred from Grove City College, Pa, to Treasure Is- land, Calif., for further studies.
 Petty Officer Adduci is a former resident of North Beacon street, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

Leland Salisbury of llS Coniston avenue is stationed at Q Navy sub- chaser school at Miami, Fla. A boat swain, first class, he enlisted in April, 194l and returned last month after phase of sea duty. He Is the son of Mrs. Rose Salisbury of Mid dlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

William A. Mauri of l75 Fairlawn avenue is spending a leave here from the Naval station at Sampson, N. F. where he recently completed basic training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

hospital. Both mother and child came safely through the experience.
 Ofdcer Boyington is married and the father of one child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

ANNOAAA ASACAVs v I 0AANAO IA 4 AVzA5C1 aid, son of MT. and Mrs. William Fitzgerald, Il Railroad Hill street, who lost hand in the Italy fight ing, is now recuperating at an Ital- ian base hospital.
 Staff Sergt. John F. Astyk, g, a prisoner of war in Germany, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Presentation will be made Friday to his mother, Mrs. John Astyk of 197 Willow street, an employe of the Waterbury Mfg. co. Frederick w. O'Rourke, son of Mr. and Mrs. George w. O'Rourke of 835 Starview avenue, has been promoted from corporal to Serg- cant in England, where he is serv- ing as an M. P. at Liberator base. A former cost clerk of the Oakville Pin Company, he entered the serv- ice January 27, 1943 and received training for his present duties at Daniel Field, Ga. He is holder of the Good Conduct Ribbon.
 Private Robert Earl Higgins, son of Mrs. R. E. Tracy of Grand ave- nue has reported for claSSiflc cation at Keesler Field, Miss.
 Raymond J. Zwinak of 218 High land avenue is receiving advanced flight training at Carlsbad, N. M. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. John I. Zwinak.
 Marine Corporal Anthony zaro- mas of Naugatuck is at an overseas Marine base. He ha been in the service since July, 1941.
 Private James J. Gladney of Bald win street has been transferred from the Enigneers' corps to the Air corps at Warrensburg, Mo. He was former ly located at Bradley Field, Windsor Locks, Conn. Jimmie" is a former employe of the Waterbury Democrat and a member of the Waterbury Fire department.
 Corporal Harry Bovino, son of
 Mir. and Mrs. Matthew Bovine, 19 Crown street, 8 member of the
 United States military police is
 spending a short leave with his family after just returning from Africa where he has been on active duty for the past 13 months. In the army two years, having been
 first stationed in California, Corp
 oral Bovine was formerly employed
 at the American Brass Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

Albert CapuanOs carpenters mate, second class, is spending 2 furlough at his home in this city following eleven months overseas with the Seabees. He experienced action in Africa and Sicily and suffered a painful leg injury at Palermo. Following 8 visit at the home of his father, Joseph Capu- ano, IA East Farm street, he will return to St. AIbans' hospital, Long Island, for further treat. ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

Second Lieut.. Francis A. Fitzger- aid, son of MT. and Mrs. William Fitzgerald, Il Railroad Hill street, who lost a hand in the Italy fight ing, is now recuperating at an 1tal- ian base hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

Private Robert Earl Higgins, son of Mrs. R. E. Tracy of Grand ave- nue has reported for classification at Keesler Field, Miss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

Raymond J. Zwinak of 218 High land avenue is receiving advanced flight training at Carlsbad, N. M He is the son of MT. and Mrs. John l. ZWinak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29

Marine Corporal Anthony zaro- mas of Naugatuck is at an overseas Marine base. He ha been in the service since July, 1941.
Evening star., 1944-11-25
Mrs. Mary Peak, 7S, Dies
After 4 Months Illness

Mrs. Mary A. Peak. Is, Of 305l
Idaho avenue NV, q native OF
Washington. died Thursday at Gar
field Hospital after an illness Of four
months.
The daughter Of the late Mary
Ellen and Thomas w, Miller, she re-
ceived her education at Immaculate
Conception Academy. Her husband,
the late John r. Peak, who operated
a haberdashery at 1921 New York
avenue NV. for more than IS years,
died in 1910.
Mrs. Peak is survived by daugh-
ter, Miss Agatha M. Peak, Washing
ton, and son, Capt. Raymond M.
Peak, U. s. A., Wilmington, Del.
Requiem mass will be celebrated
at 10 am. Monday at st. Thomas
the Apostle Church. Burial will be
in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening star., 1944-11-25
Frank ". Martin Dies;
Commerce EmpIoye

Frank w. Martin. 50, of 1918 South
Dakota avenue NE, 4 Commerce
Department employe, died of heart
attack yesterday few minutes after
leaving his home for the ONCE. He
was stricken at Crittenden street
and Sargent road NE, . half
block from his home.
Mr.. Martin, native OF Elkhart,
Ind, enlisted in the Army in 1916
and during the World War served as
a sergeant overseas. After his re-
tirement from the service in 1880 he
came to live in Washington. He had
been employed at the Commerce
Department for the past five years.
He belonged to the Masons and the
Veterans Of Foreign Wars.
Besides his widow. Mrs. Lillian
Drew Martin, he Is survived by two
sons, Donald Drew Martin, seaman,
first class, and Dale Edward Martin,
radio operator, third class, both
overseas with the Navy; two sisters,
Mrs. Stanley Monteith and Mrs.
Grace Rodabaugh, and i've brothers.
Cless. Vern. Chester, Murreu and
Charles Martin, all of Elkhart.
Funeral services will be held at
3 pm. Tuesday at Fort Myer Chapel
Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery
Evening star., 1944-11-25
Col. D. {. hcD Dies;
Army Intelligence Aide

Col. Donald c. Mcdonald, s., Of
4434 Q street NV, stationed here
with the Military Intelligence Serv-
ice, died today at his heme.
A native of Canada, Col. Nc
Donald came to this country while
Ia boy. He was graduated from
West Point in 1904.
During the World War he served
in France and later was military
attache in. Belgium and France.
He was stationed at Pearl Harbor
at the time of the japanese attack.
Later he was transferred to Wash
ington.
Col. Mcdonald is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Jane Mcdonald, and
three daughters Burial viii be at
West Point, N, Y,
Evening star., 1944-11-25

|ers College In the 1900 block Of Up
shur street NV.
During Dr.. Higbie's presidency he
was q leader among the teachers
college presidents OF the country, es-
pecially in the work Of the Amer
lean Association Of Teachers Col
leges. He was noted for humanistic
approach in the study Of education
and always emphasized the Inn
portance of setting up educational
courses In scholarly sequence.
For several years DR.. Higbie was
president Of the District Education
Association. He started the Quar-
terly Journal, the body's publication.
Before coming to Washington, DR..
Higbie was for 10 years president Of
the Eastern State Teachers College
of South Dakota. He was also sum-
mer session instructor In teachers
college administration at Boston
University and the George Peabody
College for Teachers.
Had Wide Experience.
His experience In the field Of edu-
cation included teaching In the ru-
raj elementary and high schools Of
Minnesota and Wisconsin. He was
superintendent Of the West Central
School and Station of Minnesota
University from 1910 to 1917. From
1917 to 1921 he did graduate study
and war work.
He was q member of the National
Education Association, American
Association for the Advancement Of
Science, National Society for the
Study Of Education and the Federal
Schoolmen's Club.
Contributor of numerous articles
on education to professional jour-
mails, he was the author Of two
books, "A First Course in the Study
of Education" and "An Objective
Method for Determining Certain
Fundamental Principles in Sec
ondary Agricultural Education.
He held a bachelor of arts and
Evening star., 1944-11-25
Clio Citizens PAc
Will Meet Today 10
Determine Future
~ the Associated Press.

~ the AsSoctated Press.
CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-The National
Citizens Political Action Commit
tee. developed from the Cos PAC,
met today to determine its future
IN relation to the parallel union
group, which the CIO already has
projected into the 1s4s elections.
The CLOS week-long convention.
after re-electing Philip Murray -
president for the NTH time, id.
tourned last night, leaving its exec.
utive board and the NCPAC to build
their plans from the start provided
by the unions.
Sidney Hillman, PAC chairman,
who holds the same post with
NCPAC, said the committee would
discuss its plans, but he divulged
no details as to its prospective size
or the manner in which 1t might
be financed through the coming
months.
In final items of business ysster-
day, the 900 delegates adopted .
resolution which demanded the
Government relax its wage policy
to catch up to living costs. The
action came after Mr.. Murray
blamed the four public members
Of the War Labor Board, War
Mobilization Director James p.
Byrnes and Economic Stabili1er
Fred M. Vinson for what he de-
scribed as bad administration" Of
the Little Steel" formula.
Mr.. Murray, issuing challenge to
DR.. George w. Taylor, WLB vice
chairman and author of the formula.
to quit the Federal agency, said
he was biased" and unfair" Dr..
Taylor, in Washington, declined
comment. !.
The 600 delegates staged a noisy
demonstration during and after
speeches nominating Mr.. Murray
for reelection. The nine vice presi-
dents were reelected. as was James
B. Carey, secretary treasurer. The
- members of the executive board,
representing all CIO international
unions, also were installed for an.
other year.
Evening star., 1944-11-25

master Of arts degrees from Minne-
sofa University and 4 doctor 81
philosophy degree from Columbia
University.
He Is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Nellie Leslie Highie: two sons,
Howard Ernest Higbie, who b en-
gagged In research for the Govern
ment In Cumberland, Md, and Capt.
Leslie Wilson Higbie, serving with
the Army in the South Pacific, and
three grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have dot
been COMPLETED.
Evening star., 1944-11-25

cause of i'll health. Since that time
he had remained at the school as
assistant professor Of education.
Coming to the institution shortly
after Congress had raised the school
to college status, DR.. Higbie was
responsible for developing the school
program into q four-year college
course with strong academic stand
ing.
Fought for New School.
He also devoted his 10 years as
president to vigorous fight for the
construction of q new Wilson Teach
Evening star., 1944-11-25
4rurtltnua

LEMLER, CHARLES. The unveiling Of
the monument in memory OF the late
CHARLES LEMLER, beloved husband Of
Kate Lemler and beloved father Of Helen
Doris Lemler. will take place, Sunday No
vemher 20. 1914, at l pm, at Elisavetgrad
Cemetery, 3217 18th place Sc. Friends
and relatives are invited to attend. 20
LEvINSON, SAMUEL. The up1eiling of
the monument in memory Of the late
Mr.. SAMUEL LEvINSON will be held 6un-
day, November 20. 1914, at IL noon. at
Tefereth Israel Cemetery. 25s