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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
GEORGE DEACON
 DIES AT HIS HOME

Litchfield, March 20.-George D. Deacon, Sr, died Saturday morn ing at his home on Meadow street
 MT. Deacon was born in England a son of Daniel and Mary (Tame) Deacon. At the age of IA he began 8 career as carpenter, builder and construction foreman that was to encompass 66 years.
 He came to the United States ST years ago and engaged in work fin Hartfgord, Bridgeport and Water bury before coming to Litchfield He superintended construction of building of the Waterbury Mfg. Co.,, plants on Vine and North Main stretes which is a subsidiary of the Chase Brass & Copper Go.
 When The Waterbury Americans building on Grand street, Waterbury was heavily damaged in the devas- tatitng fire of 1902, MT. Deacon was named to direct its reconstruction, which, as he often recounted, was a crush" order.
 In Waterbury and Litchfield he built a number of well-known resi- dences. He erected the H. H. Chase home on North street, Litchfield more than three decades ago.
 His marriage to the former Har- riet Knight took place in Water bury 53 years ago.
 Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs Burton Harvey, Washington, D. C., and Eilda and Ruth Deacon, Litchfield; Arthur, also of Litchfield; four grandchildren, and several nephews
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
People Favor
 Fourth Term'

Boston. March 20 (U.PO - Chairman Robert E. Hannegan of the Democratic National Commit tee was scheduled to leave for Ver- mont today on political swing through New England after assert ing here that the nations Demo- crats generally seem desirious of a fourth term for President Roose- velt.'
 The youthful-looking Democratic leader told neWSmen upon arrival last night that "the people with whom I have talked in various Sec- tions of the country seem to have decided sentiment for fourth term.'
 Our record as a party in this great crisis justifies victory Han negan said, adding that he could find no reason for conSternation over Republican victories at recent local elections.
 Hannegan added that "the feel ing for another term among the people seems to be even stronger for the President than it was for the third term" Accompanied by Ambrose O'Connell, vice-chairman of the Democratic National Con- mittee, flanagan will return here from his New England tour Sat- urday when he will address the Democrats traditional Jackson Day dinner that night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN CIVIL ACTIONS
Withdrawal Papers Filed in $55,OOO Bank Note,
 Auto Fatality Cases

withdrawal papers were filed in superior court today in a $55,00O bank note suit and also in a $l5,000 fatal accident case.
 The bank litigation was brought by the Citizens and Manufacturers National bank against Francis T Reeves, administrator of the estate of George Tracy, ct al. It was based on a $35,000 note executed in 1925, and which was said to be due with interest from Jan. 1, 1892.
 The other suit was instituted by Nellie Leasak, administrative of the estate of Paul Leasak who sustained fatal injuries Sept. IS, 1942, when he fell from a bumper of car on the Waterbury Bristol road. James Mas saro was defendant ill the litigation The injuries resulted while the man was trying to tear apart two cars which centered in an accident. He died the following day. Terms of settlement were not disclosed in either case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
Arroien Mon Re Staying

Winchester, Mass, March 20.-- (UPl-Fnnry D VRl!de-Wyk, 50 of Winchester, Revere Oil Company executive, pleaded innocent in Wo- burn district court today to a man. slaughter charge ill connection with the death of his wife and was freed in $15,000 continued bail for a hearing April 5.
 The proceedings were brief and no details were given concerning the case in which Vanderwyk'S wife's body was found crushed Sat- urday in the driveway of their home on fashionable High street.
 An autopsy revealed that socially prominent Mrs. Rena Vanderwyk, 48, mother of two sons. was run over twice by an automobile. A wheel passed over her chest. according to the finding, and lat least two min utes later wheel nearly severd her left leg."
 Police were summoned to the home by a woman who had tele- phoned hysterically, "this is 63 High street, he's drunk and he's trying to take the car" Vanderwyk was quoted by police as saying he last saw his wife at window of their home as he drove away. He was ap- prehended about two hours later in the barber shop of Back Bay hotel.
 Investigators announced they had questioned a man who said he had seen a motorist stop near the Van- derwyk home about he time of the woman's death. The motorist leaned out the window apparently observ- ing some activity in the driveway, police quoted the witness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
JOHN D. O'CONNOR
 FUNERAL TUESDAY
Andrew Avenue Resident Was Local Resident for
 55 Years

Naugatuck, March 20--The fu- neral of John D. O'Connor of 192 Andrew avenue, who was found dead at his home Saturday after noon, will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a. m. from the Buckmiller funeral home, g Park place, to St. Francis church at g o'clock, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 MT. OConnor had been in a deeply depressed" state because of virtual loss of sight and hearing his attending physician, Dr. Fred w. Weile said.
 MT. O'Connor took his life by hanging, Medical Examiner pr. Wii- liam E. Hill said. A member of the family discovered him, Dr. Wei!e said. He had lost an arm in an accident number of years ago.
 A native of Ireland, MT O'Connor had resided here 55 years. He was a member of Naugatuck division Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the St. Francis T. A. B. society.
 He leaves three sons, Daniel ot Southbury, Charles of NaugatucK and Michael of the U. S. Navy; five daughters, Mrs. Anthony Do- herty, Mrs. John Ryan, Mrs. Alvara Adao, Mrs. Nora Bressler and Mrs John Kennock, all of Naugatuck a brother in Ireland and five grand children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
MARY LEARY WAS
 FITTED AT SHOWER
HOnOred Guest Will ,Marry Charles C. Zekas on 2
 April 10 E

Naugatuck, March 2O-N6iss Mary Leary, daughter of Mrs Nellie Leary of Russell street, was feteo at miscellaneous shower Saturday night at the home of her mothers Mrs. John Biederman, Mrs. Thomas P. Leary and Mrs. Michael 0. Leary were hostesses. Miss Leary will wed Charles c. ZekaS of Hartford April 10 at a. m. at St. Francis church.
 She received many gifts. Attend ing were: Mrs. Catherine Best, Mrs. Loretta Bauket, Mrs. Mary Baxter Mrs. Leonore Balinsky, Mrs. Cath~ erine Brooks, Mrs. Agnes Corcorans Mrs. Ann Daly, Miss Anna Dowlings Mrs. Celia Garland, Miss Gladys Hoppe, Mrs. Elizabeth Henncsseys Mrs. Anna Knapp, Mrs. Wanda Krykosky, Mrs. Loretta Baukats Mrs. Mary Laguna, Mrs. Catherine Murtha, Mrs. Marjorie Murtha and Mrs. Theresa Murtha.
 Also, Mrs. Lydia Moran, Misses Celia and Mae Reynolds, Mrs. Alice Sylvia, Mrs. Frances Suchenskis Mrs. Julia Suchenski, Miss SabinA Suchenski, Mrs. Anna Spray, Mrs. Mollie Thurston, Mrs. Frances Thurston. Mrs. Josephine Vest, Mrs. Eleanor Walker, Mrs. Emma Weave ing, Mrs. Ruth Wilcox, Mrs. Mary Cockroft, Mrs. Frances Thurston, Mrs. Helen Thurston and Mrs. Lor- etta Sullivan.
 Out of town guests included: Mrs. Helen Matthews, Mrs. Nettie Butry- man, Misses Mary and Jean Zekas, Miss Mary Henderson, Mrs. Dorothy Clarkin, Miss Betty Guinan, all of Hartford, Mrs. Anne Leary of Tren- ton, N. J., and Mrs. Madeilyn Leary and Miss Betty Joan Leary of Gar- den City, L. l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
State News

Stamford, March 20-(UP)-Nine local war plant owners, apartment house owners and laundry opera tors appeared in police court today on charges of violating the city's new "Soot ordinance"
 The accused were arrested follow ing complaints of Stamford resi- dents that smoke from soft coal was blackening their houses and creating nuisance. The accused all claimed they originally had used fuel oil in their furnaces, but had converted to coal at the request of government agencies and now were unable to obtain any fuel but soft coal.
 Police Court Judge Benjamin H Mead ordered the case continued for 90 days and warned the defendants to make a real effort" to remedy the situation.
 Violations of the "soot ordinance" are punishable by $l00 fine.
 Hartford, Conn, March 20.-(UP) State Selective Service Director It. -Commdr. John F. Robinson an- nounced today that new directives affecting registrants" within the 18 to 26 age group will not have any crippling effects upon industry whatsoever"
 Robinson explained in letter to local draft boards that policy of releasing these young men from our plants and factories" was adopt ed by the state selective service system last July, and that on March 1 there were only 9244 men be- tween the ages of IS and 26 on Con- necticut's 646 industrial replace ment schedules.
 A large number of this group were listed for release from occupational deferments in less than six months, and latest informa ton is that this 9244 figure is practically cut in half as of today Robinson said.
 Of the 646 replacement sched- ules," Robinson said. "450 are up for renewal during the months of March and April. Proper readjust- ment will be made and 1t is our sincere belief that we shall be able to accomplish the desired results in releasing from the schedules 6 vast majority of the approximately 4500 -euaining registrants without ham, 1icapping in any degree the plants by whom these registrants are em- ployed."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
Boston Police .QueryMon On Murders

Boston, March 20. (UP)-John L.. Wilson, 28, Charlestown laborer and Marihuana addict, allegedly con- fessed to complicity in third slay- ing early today, few hours before he and friend were to be arraigned on murder charges in the deaths of two Charlestown women.
 Capt. Edward J. Heating of the homicide squad announced that Wilson, who already had admitted one killing and implicated himself in another, had confessed that he also was guilty of the brutal sex staying of Mrs. Mary Belle Han- son, 49, of the South End, whose body was found in cellar excava- tion in that district Feb. 21.
 Wilson was to be arraigned in Charlestown district court on a murder charge in the death of Mrs. Catherine Mckinley, 85-year-old widow, whose slashed, bludgeoned and burned body was found in her Charlestown home Nov. g, 1942.
 His friend, Samuel L. Gilmore, 8, father of seven children, was to be arraigned at the some ses- sion on murder charge in the death of Mrs. Alice D. Sheridan, 46, whose nude and battered body was found March 9 in Mrs. McGinley's backyard. Wilson admitted having helped Gilmore dispose of the body of Mrs. Sheridan, estranged wife of New York policeman.
 Police quoted Wilson as saying that he met Mrs. Hanson in a South End taproom on the night of her death; that he left with her later and, after walking a few blocks knocked her down and stripped her. He said he didn't remember raping her.
 Meanwhile, Boston and Lynn police questioned Wilson about still another ex-slaying-the death of pretty Frances Cochran, 19-year-old Lynn bookkeeper whose body was found in Lynn woods in July 1941. Though Wilson denied all knowledge of this crime, investigators said there were several coincidences which warranted further inquiry including:
 Wilson once worked for Revere express company which did business with the Lynn leather firm which employed Miss Cochran.
 He was released from Deer Island jail two weeks before she was slain and went to New York to live on July 20. the day her body was dis covered.
 His mother owned 1881 Stude- baker which answers the descrip- ton of the square backed sedan in which the girl rode to her death.
 There were certain sadistic aspects about the staying of Miss Cochran which resembled those ip the death of Mrs. Mckinley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
HOP BROOK CLUB :,
 SCENE OF DANCE

Naugatuck, March 20-Two Ss Patrick's day dances were held Sat- urday night in Naugatuck. The Hop Brook Country club sponsored a dance in the club house with about 150 attending. Elmer Schmitz headed the committee.
 Dancing and card playing carked the observance of Ladies night" by the Naugatuck aerie of Eagles Sat- urday evening. The committee in- cluded: Don Seitzer, Julian Stehyer, Joseph Kane, Edward Honyotski, Arthur Smith, Alexander Baukus, Matthew Phalen, Steve Margitch. Milton Weissman, Joseph Neal, An thony Lupo, John Ellis, Charles Johnson and Joseph McGuire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
PENSION GROUP IN
 REGULAR MEETING

The city's pension and retirement commission will hold regular meet ing tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 D.. m. in the city court chambers. Pur- pose of the meeting will be to ac- cept and possible review some of the questionnaires recently sub mitted to all city employees for fill ing out
 The questionnaires requested in- formation relative to the individual employe, his department, duties, length of service and other data pertinent to the needs of the com mission in drawing up complete and comprehensive pension and re- tirement system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
Hospital Bulletins

ThOm s. ScOzZafava, 30. 39 Catherine avenue, was reported in good condition at St. Mary's hos pital this morning following an accident on North Main street, last night when his machine hit a parked car. ScOzZafava told Motor PatrOIman Matthew Gua- rini he had Swerved in order to avoid an OncOming vehicle and was blinded by headlights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
ALDRICH SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK

Madison R. Aldrich, 60, who ap- parently died of heart attack last Thursday, was found in his apartment at 365 Willow street, this morning by milkman.
 Detective Lieut.. William Foley said the milkman became curious because the milk had not been taken in for several days. Looking through a window, the milkman saw MT. Aldrich lying on the floor and notified police.
 Medical Examiner Dr. Edward Kirschbaum attributed death to a heart attack.
 Police are trying to contact rela- lives of MT. Aldrich in New Jer- sey. MT. Aldrich was employed by the Eastern Color Printing Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
ILLUSTRATED TALK
 AT CHURCH FORUM

Beauty of the Southwestern Amer ican desert, and vestiges of vanished civilizations were shown last night by Dr. Alfred M. Bailey in an H. lustrated lecture to the Second Con- gregational church forum.
 Dr. Bailey. who is director of the Colorado Museum of Natural History, took the pictures shown last night in natural color, in connection with survey made for the museum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
MISS PARIS GUEST AT AAUW MEETING

Miss Agnes Paris of the Long Lane farm will give a talk on the subject Little Known Phases of Education" at a meeting sponsored by the American Association of University Women Wednesday at 3:30 D. m. at the First Congrega- tional church. The lecture is the third in a series arranged by the educational committee of the A. A. U. w. on rehabilitation of the ham, dicapped.
 The guest speaker will discuss educational progress at the state institution and will describe efforts on rehabilitation made there. The lecture was arranged as com- munity service and will be open to the public. Miss Alice O'Neil, chair man of the educational committee. will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
ADVISES DRIVERS
 TO GET LICENSES

Mrs. Alice E. Bradley, supervisor of the Waterbury office of the state motor vehicle department, urges motorists in this area to obtain re- newals of drivers licenses for 1944 by mail before the April Is deadline for mail applications. April 30 is the expiration date for 1943 licenses.
 About 35,000 licenses were issued from the office last year to drivers in this area, Mrs. Bradley said. About the same number is expected to be issued this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20

haS told, the tragedy that IS fol- lowing in the wake of rampant Naziism and it proves, as noth- ing else has proved, that the mili- tary defeat of our enemies is not the decisive ending of this war. Miss Bonney says: Wars of the past were fought on the battle fields, but this one is carried into the homes of the people and i. done even unto the least of them the children. The agonies that are suffered by the plain people in this war are written in the faces of starving children. These people must be be given aid and hope if they are to be of use when the day of victory comes and a new and better world is to be built The pictures she has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
SKIP DRIVER HITS
 THREE ROTARY SIGNS

Police are looking for the driver of car which knocked down three rotary traffic signs at the intersection of Thomaston Avenue and Homer Street sometime yester- day. The signs were found knocked onto the sidewalk. but no witness to the accident was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
CIGARETTES STOLEN
 FROM GROCERY STORE

A quantity of cigarettes was stolen from John Bozzuttos grocery store at the corner of Bank and Porter Streets, last night. Chief Detective Detective Inspector Joseph R. Bendler reported. Detective Lieu tenant William F. Pollard and De- tective Joseph Dunphy said thieves gained entry through a transom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20

taken actually come from post-civil war Spain France before and after the collapse, blitzed Eng
 land, neutral Sweden, and concentration camps in German dominated Finland But almost any of them, she says, could have been taken in almost any European country Mabel Therese Bonney born in Syracuse, N T., spent most of her girl
 hood in California, where she attended college. Other schools and degrees followed. After studying in Paris, she spent most of 20 years abroad, work ing to further cultural relations between France and the United States. An author as well as photographer, she became war correspondent. Ten publishers turned down her book the tragedy of Europes children before Dueu, Sloan and Pearce sued it The pictures above, all selected from the book-and all copyrighted by M. T. Bonney- are thus identified in her own brief captions: Crop To concentration camps they went--the children all over Europe Heavy burdens for weary mothers (Center) At times it seemed almost impossible to trudge on (Below, left to right) Taken from their own countries where war rages--saved from starvation-and then sent back to starve again They helpless Y. One shoe left--rags.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
LAZARUS APPOINTED
 TO WELFARE BOARD

Benjamin Lazarus, president of the Benrus Watch O., who organ zed the Westchester division of the Federation of Jewish Charities has been appointed New York city chair man of the National Jewish Welfare Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20

To show the progress achieved in motor car design, the Automobile Club of Buenos Aires, Argentina held an exhibition of ancient and modern cars, the Argentine Presi- dent and his Cabinet Ministers at- tending the opening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20

Experiments are being made in the production of pencillin in Peru.
 Argentina has banned the offer ing of premiums to stimulate sales.
 Brazil now has S7,798 miles of unduplicated air transport routes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
Giving to War Effort

Naugatuck, March 2O.-ChemlstS are contributing much toward the war effort. Edward c. Kehoe of the Naugatuck high school faculty tolc the Young Peoples Fellowship o1 the Congregational church Sunday night in the parish house Chemists have accomplished things in 8 short time which previously had been viewed as impossible, he said. His subject was Chemistry and War; fare"
 Miss Leona ONeill will address the club next Sunday. She will talk on How to Choose Your Vacation"
 ITO the Victor" will be the fea- ture picture in the annual movie show of the N~ugatuck Fish and Game association April 18th at the Gem Opera House. Sports reels will also be offered. Proceeds will be used by the association for stock ing brooks and preserving pheas- ants.
 4He WSuulAlS OL MLoo 1AuUiSAAA Caparella, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Caparella of Anderson St., and Srgt. Daniel Orsatti of Wa terbury, stationed at Camp Lee, Va, will take place April Is.
 A delegation from the local unit of the Women's Christian Temper ance union will attend the crusade conference of the New Haven Coun- ty w. c. T. U. in Meriden Tuesday. Rec. John Walker of Waterbury will address the conference at the afternoon session.
 Mrs. Jennie Barrett of Ward St., former local school teacher, is a patient at the Danbury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20
and nieces in Enpland.

and nieces in England.
 The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2:3O D. m. at St. Michaers Epis- copal church, Litchfield, with Rev Howard Dunn, rector and Rev. William J. Brewster, rector emeri' tus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-20

Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Johnson and daughter Miss Lois Johnson, of Crest Road left last week for Punta Gorda, Florida, where they will spend several weeks at the Char 1otte Harbor Hotel.
 Frank Miller, student at the Choate School in Wallingford is spending the spring recess with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Frank Miller of South street.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Upson will return this week after spending several weeks at their winter home at Mountain Lake, Florida.
 Dr. Charles Larkin left on Sat- urday to join Mrs. Larkin in 1nver- ness, Florida.
 Miss Anne Foster has returned to her 0tudies at Columbia University, New York City, following a visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. John Foster of Porter Hill.