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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
RECREATION GROUP
 SELECTS CHAIRMEN
Second Annual State Con- ference to Be Held Here
 Next Month

Henry Griggs of the Waterbury Farrel Foundry yesterday was nam- ed treasurer of the arrangements groups of the Governors recreation conference committee. Preliminary plans for the second annual state recreation conference scheduled for Waterbury April 2l were laid out yesterday at luncheon meeting of the committee.
 Among the principal speakers yesterday were: Mrs. Marjorie Woodlock executive secretary of the state recreation committee; Thom- as Smith executive secretary of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. George Ryan, general chairman presided.
 Committee assignments were made as follows: Registration, Ruth Reichenbach, chairman, Faith Di- yer, Mary Hodson, Mrs. Dorothy Ladden and Mrs. Theresa Jacobs; music, G. Loring Burwell, chair man, Cecilia Brenneis, Mrs. James Scott, Rita Many, Mrs. Douglas Lor- ing and George s. Ward.
 Also, meeting places, William J. Derwin, chairman, Gordon W. Keel CT and Charles A. Allen: banquet, Rudolph A. Meyer, chairman, Paul Anderson, Paul s. Reed and J. J. Henry; exhibits, Margaret Bull, chairman; publicity, Jack Henry. chairman, Charles Lynch and Jo- seph KatZ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
NEW ASSISTANT
 ON COURT STAFF
Small Claims Cases Mount Here; 1000 Heard Since
 Opening Session

The small claims division of the city court has handled almost 1000 claims since 1t went into operation last summer under provisions of an act of the general assembly.
 Handling some 50 cases invOlvine damages of $l00 or undery every week, the court makes possible the saving of weeks or even months involved in usual litigation, as well as large sums in court costs.
 The large volume of paper work occasioned by the courts popular ity, which at first threatened to swamp Clerk Pasquale DeCicco, was gotten under control last month by the addition of Miss Barbara Croft, a former Chase Co. stenographer. to the court staff. Clerk DeCicco now guarantees that a claim will be heard within ten days after a plaintiff files a written or oral statement with him at the City Hall.
 City Court Judges T. E. Conway and Charles R. Summa preside over the court sessions Monday after moons at 3 p. m. Hearings are informal with the judges question: ing the witnesses, and may be with or without the services of attorneys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
ALINE SKRIDULIS
 GRANTED DIVORCE
WOOdbury Woman Given Decree From Waterbury
 Man in WinSted

Winsted. March 11-Judge How ard W. Alcorn granted three di- vorces at a short calendar session of superior court Friday. William A Werner of Winsted was given a de- cree from Edith Spencer Werner now of Middletown, on grounds of habitual intemperance.
 Mrs. Aline Skridulis of Woodbury was divorced from Walter Skridulis of Waterbury on grounds of habit ual intemperance and given permis- sion to change her name to Aline Hoheimer. She said that they were married April 13, 1885, at Water bury, each for the second time and that her husband beat her on nu- merous occasions. She testified that he conducted a tavern at Woodbucy and would start drinking in the morning with the result that later in the day she had to wait on the customers because by that time he had become intoxicated and wanted to fight with the patrons of his es- tablishment.
 Wanda Schmidt of Torrington was given 8 decree from Herman Schmidt, also of Torrington, on grounds of desertion. She was also granted custody of their three chil- dren and an allowance of $8 a week for their support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
NEWS OF CONNECTICUT

in favor of @ Connecticut sponsored plan to recruit 200 Boston school girls for work on Connecticut to- bacco farms this summer.
 The committees vote came last night after Q hearing. Proponents of the plan explained that Connec- ticut's labor situation was acutely critical, that high-paying war plants were absorbing farm labor.
 Prof. Paul L. Putnam of the Uni versity of Connecticut said that the work camps for the recruited girls would resemble Girl Scout camps and offer the same recreational fa- cilities. He said that the workers would be supervised by experienced teachers and have free access to medical care.
 It was pointed out that work would begin June 28 and terminate Sept. IS so that 1t would not inter- fere with school. Recruits must be over IS and preferably in the 16-to- 17 age group. The girls will receive a minimum pay of 45 cents an hour for a 54-hour week with pay rates as high as $9 a day for piece work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
STATE

Held over by popular demand Passage to Marseille" will continue showing at Warmers State theater for three extra days or through performances Tuesday evning.
 Starring Humphrey Bogart in his greatest hit to date Passage TO Marseille" is packed with action and
 thrills and is story of 8 small group of men who risked their lives to join the French fight against faScisIn.
 Bogart is presented as Matrac, an anti-Nazi who has ben banished to Devils Island on trumped-up charg- es and the picture tells of his dar- ing escape from the Island with four other convictS and the peril they encounter in their attempt to get back to France.
 When they are picked up. more dead than alive, in mid ocean by a small freighter bound for Marseille they utter silent thanks that their trials have ended-but in fact they have just begun. Halfway to Mar seille word comes that France has capitulated. This provokes a crisis on board parallel to the bigger one in Paris when issues were raised between collaborationists and anti Nazis. Bogart and his four fellow convicts settle the issue at last by taking over and piloticg the ship straight into an English port-but not before Marius (Peter Lorre), one of the convicts, has died a hero's death.
 A big supporting cast includes Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstret, Helmut Dantine, remembered for their unforgettable portrayalS in and Michele Morgan, Philip Dorn and George Tobias. Mi- chael Curtiz, also of "Casablanca' fame directed this as well.
 Comedy and music are the key notes of "Shes For Me the second hit of the program which presents David Bruce, Grace Mcdonald. Lois Collier and George Dolenz in fea- tured roles in addition to Eddie Le- Baron and his orchestra.
 Coming Wednesday next to the State is None Shall Escape" with Marsha Hunt, Henry Travers and large cast of other favorites. "Lars ceny With Music" featuring Allan Jones and Kitty Carlisle will be the second hit of the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
U. K. Labor Ills Grow

London, March 11-(UP)-Labor unrest spread throughout the United Kingdoms coal fields today bring ing more than 106,000 miners out on strike in a general protest against wage scales for skilled work CTS.
 At least 200 mines were closed by the walkout, hwich started in South Wales and spread to the northern Welsh fields, Scotland and England. In South Wales, 95,000 were on strike; 5000 In North Wales; 7,300 in Ayrshire, Scotland, and 1000 at Durham, England.
 Two conferences were scheduled for today in an attempt to get the miners back to work and thus per- init resumption of negotiations with the government, which was taking a serious view of the growing un- rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
BETHEL FORUM
 OPEN TO PUBLIC
Noted Far East Observer to Be Guest Speaker
 Monday Night

The monthly forum of the Beth. Fl Mems club will hear Hallett Abend. for IS years Far Eastern correspondent of the New York Times, at the Beth-El synagogue Monday night at 8 p. m. Perry Ora. cicerstein will preside at the forum which is open to the public.
 MT. Abend'S topic will be Watch. ing Japan Commit Hara-Kiri." l" When he was in Shanghai in Janu- ary, 1941, when Japanese hoodlumS ransacked his apartment and he left China. he returned in the fall to travel through the Philippines, Dutch. st Indies and other areas in the gar Pacific. During his years in China, he covered guerril- la warfare between Chinese troops and also covered the start of the present conflict between China and Japan. He has interviewed most of the key figures in the Oriental scene today, including Generanssi- mo Chiang Kai-She and Japan's Premier Tojo. MT. Abend now makes his home in Vermont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
FIGURES RELEASED
 ON OLD-ACE TAXES
Collections to Date Con- sidered Very Good; Hun-
 dredS Now in Service

A total of $l37, ,7Ss, in old-age aA- sistance taxes has been collected here during the collection period of February l to March lSt. This Is al- most $7000 over the city's asseSt- ment levied by the state totaling $13l 900, which must be paid on or before April 1st.
 The above figure is somewhat be- low the estimates of city authorities who had anticipated collection of around $l4000O. However it was pointed out today by tax collector Humbert E. Mangini the difficulty to be encountered in estimating ex- actly what might be collected be- cause of the many persons being called into the service and already in the services. However 1t is pos- sible that the above estimate will be reached before then close of March. AS of March 31, 1922 similar collec- tions totaled $142,616. The state as- sestment was the same for l943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
MASONIC LEADERS
 ATTEND TRIBUTE
John s. P. Castle Guest of Honor at Testimonial
 Dinner Here

John s. P. Castle, 33d degree Mason who has been connected with Waterbury Masonry for 49 years was honored last night at testimonial dinner at Temple hall. |; Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, Nauga- tuck offered the invocation. Toasts were given by Anson A. Packard, grand master, Middletown; Arthur M. Brown, Norwich, states, attor- ney for New London county; Robert s. Walker, Frank Kay, grand com mander, Knights Templar of Con- necticut, Meriden and R. M. Libby, Potentate, Hartford.
 Members of Naomi chapter, Order of the Eastern Star prepared sup- per. Mrs. Louise Clarke was chair man of the dinner committee and Mrs. Hazel Curry, worthy matron, was chairman of dining room ar- engagements.
 The Zindah Grotto orchestra fur nished music.
 Seated at the speakers table were the following, all 33d degree Masons; John c. Stanley, Bridge port; Calvin T. Hughes, Water bury: c. L. Stewart, Norwich; A. S. Anderson, Bridgeport; John w. Potter, toastmaster; Carey Cong don, New London; L. G. Drescher, K. w. Fax and H. M. Leroy, all of Norwich.
 Athers at the speakers table included Charles A. Templeton, ex-governor of Connecticut; Fen ton Niver, John E. PorZenheim, Idris Alderson, E. J. Nelson and Dr. P. c. Marggraf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
VICTORY GARDEN
 PROGRAM READY
Campaign to Open Here March go With Address
 By Professor Wilkinson

Waterbury's victory gardeners wIll
 formally open the 1944 season with Q preliminary planting lecture at the c. l.. & P. auditorium March 29 when Professor Albert E. Wilkin- son of the University of Connecti- cut will discuss the planning, plant- ing and cultivation of war gardens. Plans for this lecture were made known yesterday by Mrs. Flora Al- Ian, chairman of the local gardens committee when she reported to the Civilian War Service Board.
 Besides the lecture there will be shown color films of 1943 war gar- dens including several in Waterbury Local gardeners who last year experienced good luck fin their ef- forts will be asked to introduce a few tips on garden cultivation, etc.
 Mrs. Donald Post announced that a Consumers institute will be he'd April 12 at the c. L. & P. audi torium under the auspices of the Consumers committee. A repre- sentative of the Waterbury Nutri- tion council will explain the rela- tive values of foods and how to get the most out of rationed food. Anthony Arpaia, state OPA direc- tor, and other state officials will speak. Thomas O'Dea of this city. chairman of the local fat salvage committee. will talk on saving waste fats.
 Thomas Smith, chairman of the wartime recreation committee, re- ported that arrangements are be- ing made for entertaining the 400 to 800 delegates to the State War time Recreation conference which will be held in this city April 2l. George Ryan is chairman of the committee on arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
SERIES OF CIVIC
 LECTURES GIVEN
City Officials Explaining Governmental Functions
 to High School Students

A Know Your Civic Government series of lectures Is being conducted every Thursday morning before the g a. m. mechanical drawing class al Crosby high school, under the spon- sorship of the class teacher, Charles E. Woodlock. Members of the lo- cal city administration, including the mayor, have already appeared before the class.
 The lectures were started few weeks ago and were opened by Theo- dore Scott-Smith, city planning en. ginere who outlined the functions o1 his office and with detailed maps reviewed before the students the plans set up for the city's postwar era. AS MT. Scott-Smith's work is closely allied with some of the me- chanical drawing features being studied by the students his lecture was of particular interest to them as they witnessed products of their own training being formulated into acc tual city civic projects. MT. Wood- lock is part time assistant to MT. Scott-Smith in the local city plan ming office.
 Mayor Monagan last week ad- dressedl the class and told of the general administrative duties of the Mayor and outlined the functions of the various boards. This com ing Thursday T. E. Olsen, city budget director will discuss the plan- ming and drawing-up of city budget. Mr. Olsen will use an il- illustrative means of explaining the workings o ia budget by using as a model the weekly budget of 8 stu- dent.
 These lecturers were organized by MT. Woodlock who felt that there was a need for such direct teaching of the students to make them more familiar with the functions of their own city government. When ap- preached city officials readily agreed to give of their time.
 The lecture is given onl ybefore the first period class. However, the leading students of the other class periods conducted by MT Woodlock attend the lecture and then give a resume of 1t before their own class perio dwhen that convenes My this method the lecture reaches all.
 MT. Woodlock plans to continue these lectures because of their popu- larity with the student. Other of- ficials and persons connected with y,o9Inicinal affairs will be asked to speak on their duties and the func' tions of their departments.
 MT. Woodlock is chairman of lo- cal Draft Board 15-A in which he has served since the out break of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Belligerents To Respect Rome

Bern, March 11-(UP)-Usually reliable quarters received uncon- f1rmed reports today that Pope Plus had been assured by the belligerents that they will respect the sacred character" of Rome and refrain from making battle-ground of 1t
 These sources said the pope might make an announcement to that ef- feet tomorrow when he broadcasts Cat 10:30 a. m. EWTC on the nth anniversary of his coronation.
 The reports on Rome said assur- ances regarding its status had been given to the pope after long negoti- ations between Luigi Cardinal Mag Hone, Vatican secretary of state and diplomatic representatives of the belligerents inside the Vatican.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
WATERBURY NUN ON
 s. s. GRIPSHOLM

According to word received by her mother, Mrs. Antoinette Iannucci, 151 Geddes terrace, Waterbury nun, Sister Jean Antoine Iannucci will be among the IS Connecticut nuns on the exchange liner Grips holm which will arrive at this coun- try Tuesday.
 Sister Jean began her studies in the Order of the Holy Ghost in 1886 in Putnam. She took her VOWS in 1889 at St. Brieux, France, where they were interned when the Ger mans invaded France.
 che Is the only Waterburian known to be on the vessel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability were approved today by Compensa- ton Commissioner John J. O'Con- nell1
 George 10th of Torrington against Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co., $25.67 beginning Dec. 27, burn to left instep.
 Innacenzo Rovagna of Torring- ton against Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co.. $50 beginning Feb. 13, injury 10 right arm.
 Pasquale Luciano Of Southing- ton against American Brass Co.,, s2T.4S beginning Jan. l2, injury to left hip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
LIBRARY TO ACCEPT
 BOOKS FOR TROOPS

Miss Emelyn Barrett, librarian at the Silas Bronson Library. has an- nounced that booys for Waterbury men serving with Captain Richard F. Scully, chaplain, nal be brought to the library. The request for read- ing material for the servicemen was made recently by the priest. Pocket size magazines also will be accept ed, and the material will be sent overseas through the Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
SUMMONS GIVEN
 LOCAL MOTORIST

Motorists who have not endorsed their gasoline ration coupons with their car registration number will be summoned for hearings before the ration board, it was disclosed today by Mrs. Archer Rowbottom, gas panel chairman. It was report ed that one local motorist who was stopped by an OPA inspector last week has received a notice to ap- pear and explain the violation of the regulation.
 Inspectors of the state OPA Of- flee are conducting a special en- forcement campaign and are mak- ing lon the spot" examinations currently at various points of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
RABBIT BREEDERS IN SESSION HERE

Charles E. Kellogg. of the Depart ment of Interior, Chicago, will out- line wartime program for rabbit breeders at the afternoon session of the beginners school for rabbit breeders scheduled for today at the Elton under sponsorship of the Con- necticut Commercial Rabbit Breed CTS Association.
 John c. Fehr, president of the American Rabbit and Cavy Breed. CTS association will be the prin. cipal speaker on the evening pro- gram which will begin with a banquet at 7:30 o'clock. Oscar Schultz of NorWalk, nationally known judge of rabbits, will be among those present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
DETAIL FOR TODAY
 Short Sheet

SHORT SHEETing is an art in itself. mastered only after much practice. It consists of folding the bed sheets so that when soldier climbs in feet first he dis covers he can only get himself about halfway into the hay. This results in vigorous thrusts with the legs and often a loud rip followed by smothered laughter from surrounding G. Is. An un- suspecting victim seldom spots an expert SHORT SHEET job. Sol. diers rarely SHORT SHEET . non-eom who is known for his lack of . sense of humor. for t can led to hideoue Eeperc1sgicA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
ROGER E.HUNT
 | NAVY CASUALTY
TOrringtOn Aviation Radio. man Third Class Killed
 in Action

Washington, March II - The names of the following Connecticut men were included in the casualty list announced Friday by the Navy:
 Fries, Clarence H., Pfc, USMCR wounded, mother, Mrs. Evelyn M Fries, 8 Pleasant street, Norwich town.
 Hendricks, Albert, Pfc, USMCR wounded, father, Albert c. Hen- dricks, 52 Brownell Street, New Haven.
 Hunt, Roger Edward, aviation radioman, 3-c, USNR, dead, father Edward Elmer Hunt, 846 Main street Torrington.
 Hyde, Robert w.. Pvt, USMCR wounded, mother, Mrs. Lulu M Hyde, PA High street. Bristol.
 Keith, John Malcolm, photo grapher's mate, 2-c, USN, missing parents, MT. and Mrs. George liar old Keith, 45 St. John Place, West. port.
 Lanyon, Irving F., Pfc, USMCR dead, father, Irving Lanyon, g Ply mouth Road, Stamford.
 Cowles, oDnald Hobby, motor ma chinist's mate l-c, USNR, dead, wife Mrs. Thelma Leake Cowles, 52' Third avenue, West Haven.
 Dooley, Edward w., Jr., Pfc USING, wounded, father. Edward W Dooley, ST., 20 Arnold street, Hart ford.
 Misbach, Edward Joseph, aviation radioman, Sec, USNR, wounded father, Joseph Misbach, 3 Parmelet avenue, New Haven.
 Naliwaika, Joseph J. Cpl, USMCR wounded, uncle, Victor Naliwaika l06 Seymour street, Hartford.
 Bell, Holman Stevenson, thirC mate, U. S. Merchant Marine, dead wife, Mrs. Edna s. Bell, Putnam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Mrs. William Garrity, 46, 27 Grove street, victim of arare blood disease. was reported in fair condition at St. Mary'S Hospital this morning. after three blood transfusiOns.
 Urgent appeals for blood donors brought 30 volunteers, but only four Of these had the type of blood need, A-RH factor negative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
CHECK SENT CITY
 FOR EXCISE FEES

City financial authorities have just received a check from the State of Connecticut in the amount of SPA, ,O85. .89 as its share of the excise fees collected for us of the public highways by common carrier busses.
 The return which covers the per iod of the year ending December 3l, l942, is provided for by state statute Section 456 c. The city has esti- mated & revenue of $14.000 from this source in its budget on revenues from miscellaneous sources.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
PAUL STANESLOW
 SUNDAY SPEAKER

Prospect, March 1.-The Young Peoples Fellowship of the Congrega- tional church will meet Sunday evening at the home Of MT. and Mrs. Carlton Bird of Cook road. Buddhism" will be the subject for discussion with Paul Stanes'ow as principal speaker. A report on the business of the fellowship will be read by Carlton Bird, Jr., and John Schweizer will lead the devotional service.
 The local Grange will sponsor a card party this evening in the au- ditorium of St. Anthony's church. A door prize will be awarded and refreshments served. The proceeds will be turned over to the Grange building fund.
 Congregational Church
 Rev. Daryl E. Williams, pastor of the Congregational church, will speak on Tn Defense of Old Fashioned Diseases" at the Il o'clock service Sunday morning in Chapel school.
 Sunday school classes will meet at 10 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

Once again life lags behind an artists imagination. An elephant taking part in the annual Medi- nah Shrine Circus in Chicago found himself stuck, as pictured above, when he tried to leave the showplace through a narrow exit. Readers of the Waterbury Democrats popular comic strip "Alley Oop'' are currently wOr- ried over the fate of Dinny, Alley Oops tame dinOsaur, who has gotten himself stuck in a cave entrance, as pictured below.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Congregational Church
ESCAPING STEAM
 CAUSE OF ALARM

Engine 3 Co. firemen answered a call to B Fifth street this morning when steam began to escape from boiler. The house is occupied by Mrs Mary Hellman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX
AUTOMOBILE DEDUCTIONS

AUVOMOB1LE OEDOC1AON0
 When an automobile is used for business, deductions are allowable, in computing normal tax, Surtax, and victory tax, for gasoline, oil, re- pairs, garage rent, insurance, and other necessary operation and up- keep expenses. Deductions are also allowable for damages paid for in- jury to another while the car was being used for business purposes. and losses from damage to the car while being used for such purposes, provided, of course, such damages and losses are not covered by in surance or otherwise. Depreciation based on the cost of the car and it's estimated useful life is also deduc- tible.
 Certain other items are deductible, for victory tax purposes, irrespective of whether the car is used for buSi- ness or pleasure. Such items in- clude sums paid during the taxable year for personal property taxes and municipal taxes, interest on money borrowed on the security of the car. and losses by fire or storm or theft, to the extent not compen- sated for by insurance or otherwise.
 Damage to an automobile main- tained for pleasure, where the dam age results from the faulty driving of the taxpayer or other person operating the automobile, but is not due to the willful act or negligence of the taxpayer, is deductible loss in the computation of normal tax net income and surtax net income If taxpayers automobile is dam aged in a collision due to the faulty driving of the other driver, the loss to the taxpayer is likewise deduc- tible.
 Fees paid for automobile inspec- ton and automobile title registra- tion of automobiles used for pleas ure are not ordinarily alloWahe Ge- Gucttnns.