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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
First Day Ne1S Red Cross $6,114
Borough Briefs

home Of her aunts, Misses Florence
and Catherine Brennan Of Central
avenue.
Carl TOOthacker Of Highland
Circle was best man at n wedding
Saturday evening In Stamford.
Mrs. A. ] Mccarthy Is confined
to her home on High street with q
knee injury suffered recently in O
fall.
First Lieut.. Ruth c. Nygren for
mer chief nurse at the Fort Will
liam Army hospital, recently visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph &,
Nygren Of Trowbridge place.
She has been transferred south
for special duty at headquarters
at Fort Mcpherson, Atlanta, Ga.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
LORRAINE ANDERSON
ACCEPTS SPARKLER

Naugatuck, Mar. 1.--Mr. and Mrs.
william Anderson Of Millville, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Lorraine Anderson,
old Old Greenwich. Conn, to John
M. Sayward, of Stamford.
Miss Anderson studies at the
school Of fine and applied art,
Washington, and Traphagen School
OF Design, New York. She was
formerly on the art staff of Condo
Mast Publications and is now with
the Electrolux Corporation. Mr..
Sayward was graduated from Brown
university and Is a chemist with
American Cyanamid in Stamford.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
TIRE PANEL ISSUES
MORE CERTIFICATES

Naugatuck, March 1.-The tire
panel of the Naugatuck ration board
has issued certificates for tires and
tubes 70 the following:
George Waite, one grade three;
Charles A. Valentine, two grade
three, one tube; w. P. Stapleton. one
grade three. Robert H. Crandall,
one grade three: Charles Matuse-
vice, two grade three; Thomas H.
Nolan, one grade one; G. w. Pepper
man, one tube; Hazel w. Floyd, two
grade one tires.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
CAUTION STARTING
FIRES ADVOCATED

Naugatuck, March Fire Mar
shall Michael r. Shea issued an
urgent appeal to Naugatuck resi-
dents to be careful Of fires par
ticularly on windy days.
Pointing out high winds such as
those that prevail in March have
In many cases whipped what might
otherwise have been a slight blaze
into an uncomfortable inferno He
called for cooperation and caution
OH the part Of local residents. Many
fires will be avoided II care Is taken
before backyard rubbish fires are
started.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
VALLEY CHANGERS
CONVENE FRIDAY

Naugatuck, March IA Boy Scout
official will explain activities OF
i"outS at the meeting Of Beacon
alley Grange Friday at 8 p. M. IN
cange Hall with Charles Messner,
resident. presiding. A rehearsal for
competitive program planned In
March was held Tuesday night BY
Women members Of the Grange.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
CONVENES MONDAY

Naugatuck, March l. Monday
night large representation Of the
newly formed Catholic Mems league
at st. Michael's parish In Beacon
Falls, Is expected to turn out for
the monthly meeting. A number OF
important matters will be up for
discussion as well as the acceptance
of bylaws. A social will follow the
meeting.
Bingo parties are becoming very
popular. These are being sponsored
by the Mems league and are under
the supervision of Wilfred Swan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
BORASKI RETURNS
FROM PACIFIC AREA

Naugatuck, March Corp. Henry
Boraski of 20 Diamond street, who
spent O year In the South Pacific
area as q member of an artillery
anti-aircraft unit, Is on furlough
here. He was flown from Gaudal-
canal to New Caledonia and made
the rest Of the trip to this country
by ship.
Joseph Dinneny, Henry Sodloski,
Edward Karbowicz, John Clary and
Stanley Yasinski, all Of Naugatuck,
were stationed with him.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
SABRA GOODSON
CLEANERS HOSTESS

Naugatuck, March 1.-The Golden
Cleaners held an all-day meeting
today at the home of Mrs. Sabra
GoodSon, Frost Road Waterbury.
The meeting started at 1920. Mrs.
Goodson served lunch at noon.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
PASTORAL PARSON
ST. MICHAEL'S GUEST

Naugatuck, March Rev. George
B. Gilbert of Middletown will speak
at st. Michael's Episcopal Church
tonight. He is know as the PAS
toral Parson" and has nation
wide reputation. The service will be
at 3 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01

Anthony Laguna Of Bridge street
Is spending vacation In Miami,
Fla.
Miss Florence Doyle of Boston,
Mass, was a recent visitor at the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01

Naugatuck March /. - A total of So 11480 has been
donated to the Red Cross Drive which opened today The
quota for the drive which continues during March is
$4,000 This represents a personal responsibility of
slightly less than $3.50 for every individual in the Manga
tl1cS Chapter Area
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01

DR.. Edwin r. Curran and Mrs.
Curran OF North Main street have
left for a two weeks vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01

Naugatuck, March Auditors OF
the firm Knust, Everett and Cam
bria of Hartford were working IN
Naugatuck yesterday in connection
with the survey Of borough books,
The survey is a routine check of
the borough's books as contracted
for annually.
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ter, Mass, where he will enter HOLY
Cross college rs q student In thu
via training program.
A house and lot on May street has
been sold by Joseph Vanasse Il
John E. and Josephine Q. O'Donnell
according to q warranty deed re-
corded at the office OF town clerk
Raymond st. John.
Miss Louise Granger Of the high
school faculty Is spending the week
at her home In Br0okline, Mass.
Petty Officer, Third Class, Will
liam McDermott, stationed at Key
West, Fla, Is visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William McDermott
OF orchard street,
william Gagne has bought q lOt
OH Clark Hill FOad from LavergnG
Clark. Sale of o house and lot on
Cliff street by Ruth Merrill to The
Rlsdon Manufacturing company was
also recorded 1t the office Of the
town clerk.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Garfield
Of l06 Grove street are parents OF
son born yesterday morning at st.
Mary's hospital, Waterbury. DR..
Robert Bonner was the attending
physician.
This was the only leap year baby
born In Naugatuck.
Miss Grace Millward has returned
to Hartford after spending the week.
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Millward Of Walnut street.
Corporal Harry Bergen spent the
weekend with relatives on North
Main street. He Is stationed at Fort
Devens, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Happy Of 572
Rubber avenue will celebrate their
4lst wedding anniversary today.
Naugatuck post, No. II, American
Legion, will meet this evening at
$3.50 IN Room /, Hopson block.
Ruth Merrill has sold o house and
lot on Cliff street TO the Risdon
Mfg. Co., according TO a warranty
deed filed Tuesday at the office Of
Town Clerk Raymond J. st. John.
Miss Ruth Coward OF Cherry
street, Joyce Berry Of Walnut street,
Ethel Grant Of Crown street and
Harriet Pronovost Of Highland av-
enue have returned from New York
city where they spent a few days.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Buckley
and SON James, Of Wood street are
spending a few days in New York
city.
Miss Collette M. DAILY of Elm
street and Mrs. Raymond Bowling
Of Lewis street, are visiting their
sister, Mrs. Edwin Meyer of Wor-
cester, Mass.
Miss Jane Garrick has resumed
her studies at the University Of
Conn.,, after spending the week lend
with her parents on Pleasant View
street.
DR.. Edwin r. Curran and Mrs.
Curran OF North Main street have
left for a two weeks vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01

Douglas ThurstOn, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. william ThurStOn Of Fairlawn
street, will leave today for WOrces-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01

Miss Jane Garrick has resumed
her studies at the University Of
Conn.,, after spending the weekend
with her parents on Pleasant View
street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01

Miss Collette NJ. DAILY of Elm
street and Mrs. Raymond Bowling
Of Lewis street, are visiting their
sister, Mrs. Edwin Meyer of Wor-
cester, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
Compensation Agreements

Compen ation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved . the following agreements for week. 1y payments during disability:
 John DeIinikaitis of Oakville against American Brass O., $25.12 beginning April 12, injury to right eye.
 H. w. Bantle of Torrington against Railway Express Agency, Inc, $2O.36 beginning Feb. IT, fracture of right leg.
 Frank Demme of 203 South Main street against Clyde Jennings of West Main street, $1890 beginning April 10, back injury.
 Harold Maxwell of 39 Denny street against c. R. Cummings Roofing Go. and James Wilson Roofing Go. Inc, of Meriden, $18.13 beginning April IA, second degree burns to right foot.
 Michael Music of Thomaston against Town of Thomaston, $8.90 beginning March IA, burns to legs and thighs.
 Sidney Vale of 28 Lockhart av- enue against U. s. Rubber Go. of Naugatuck, $12.24 beginning April 27, injury to left leg.
 Mary Archer of 142 Green street against Waterbury Tool Co.,, $20.04 beginning April 5, decorations of scalp.
 Michael Horan of B Watertown avenue against Waterbury Tool O., $50 beginning April A. frac- ture of left big toe.
 Julius DiPaolo of 94 Rose street against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $7.12 for five weeks, injury to left hand, fifth supplementary payment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
700 Delegates Expected Here For Recreation Conference
Army Cleared Of
 News Suppression
No Violation Intended in Withholding Report of U. S
 Planes Being DOwned By Allied Guns

policy in withholding until yeStees day 8 report that half of 10 U. s. transport planes knocked out July 13 over Catania, Sicily, were felled by Allied guns.
 Forty-four men were lost with the 10 planes. The incident occurred only three nights after B American transports and 40 men had been victims of 8 similar circumstance over Gela, Sicily.
 The Catania incident, Davis said, was buried in Army operational re- portS-''A regrettable detail of 8 large and successful operation" the OWI chief declared.
 It took the army several hours to dig out precise facts after Drew Pearson, columnist, reported yester- day morning that 8 second case of mistaken identity had cost 21 AL lied planes and almost 400 men.
 The War Department announced later that Pearson referred to the Catania operation in which 10 American transports were shot down five by the enemy and five by friendly" guns. It did not say whether British planes also were lost.
 we hope now that everything Of sufficient relative consequence to news has been told" Davis declared.
 The belated announcement, he emphasized, does not mean that there has been any change in the war news policy announced last week by the OWI and war and navy departments. Under that policy, when 8 combat commander wishes to suppress news, the decision will be reviewed in consultation with the OWI here.
 1T have discussed this incident with Gen. (A1exander D. Surles, dt- rector of public relations of the war department, and am convinced that had the report been received after the new policy was formulated 1t would have been handld in accord. ance with that policy" Davis said.
 "As 1t was, information about this episode, which was 8 regrettable de- tail of large and successful opera. tion, was received at the war de~ partment months ago in operational reports chiefly devoted to other matters"
 The army, Davis added. "was able to dig out the precise facts only after several hours work"
 General Surles and I hope and believe that the war department has now caught up with all such inci- dents from the past" he said. Here after, if news is withheld, 1t will be only because the office of war in- formation as well as the military authorities are convinced that it's release must be delayed for valid considerations of security"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
DIVORCE GRANTED
 WOMAN PLAINTIFF
Decision Reserved in Sec. Ond Action; Five UncO1-
 tested Cases Listed
(NEA Raoiophoto)

Anita Collins Grant of Waterbury was granted divorce from Milan Grant, also of this city, following a hearing before Superior Court Judge Edward J. Quinlan today. The decree was awarded on the grounds of deSertion.
 The plaintiff said the marriage tok place February 26, 1888 and that her husband deserted her Sep tember 6, 1940. She also claimed he was intolerably cruel from the month of marriage. Permission to resume use of her maiden name was granted to the petitioner.
 Decision was reserved in the di- vorce suit of Edward Hornkohl of Wolcott against Mabel Cooke Horn kohl of New Britain. The husband claimed he was deserted November 2, 1889. They married September 26, 1898 at Elkton, Md. The wife contested the action and asked for alimony in her cross-complaint.
 Five uncontested action have been scheduled for hearings at a short calendar session of superior court tomorrow. They are: Mildred Goldfarb Preblud against William Preblud, Phoebe Cypress Barden against Frank Barden, Rena Cowan Wolverton against J. Boyd Wolver- ton, Sainty Eggleston against Fran ces Thip Eggleston, and Jeremiah Kerwin against Marion Kelly Ker- win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
Beontown Liquor Dealer Indicted

Boston, April 20-UP)-1n what was believed the first case of its kind in the nation, a Boston whole sale liquor firm and its president have been indicted by federal grand jury on charges of filing false information with the OPA on ceil- ing prices.
 Kermit H. Perlmutter, president of the Eastern Distilled Spirits Co.,, was ordered held in $2000 bail after pleading innocent yesterday in U s. District court to the charge. A similar plea was entered for the company.
 The indictments charge that the company sold some of it's products at nearly twice the wholesale cell ings set by the OPA. Included in the company's stock are whiskies bearing the labels Eastern Black & Green. "Old Bedford, and "1- 20-1."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
DRAFT POLICIES kl:s. TO BE UNIFIED
SeIective Service Board
 Members Here to Confer t.. Tuesday Night

Hartford, Conn, April 2O-(UP) A unified policy of induction procedure will be outlined to mem bers of local draft boards an boards of appeal at five regional meetings to bp held simultaneously Tuesday night, Lt.-Cmdr. John F. Rob- inson, State Selective Service Dl- rector announced today.
 Robinson said that "the policy of this headquarters with respect to recent orders postponing the induc- Ition of registrants over 26 and the reclassification of registrants 18 through 25" will be explained and discussed. He added that "a unified policy will be developed for Connec- ticut's local boards and boards ot appeal, thus eliminating possible Yniginterpretation of existing regu- Iations."
 Meetings will be held at 7:3O D. m. in Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury and Norwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
Two Ex-Convicts Seized By Police

Quincy, Mass, April 20. = (UP) - Two unarmed ex-convicts were seized by police at gunpoint near 8 Norfolk Downs bank today after they had followed an armored car containing ten of thousands of dol lars in cash from Boston Quincy.
 Police Captain George w. Fal- lon expressed the belief that the pair was shadowing the car with the idea of attempting a robbery at 8 later date.
 One of the suspects was a 25-year- old Dracut man, the other 8 29- year-old Revere man. Fallon said both were classified 4-F in the draft. Their names were withheld pending further investigation.
 The armored car, owned by the Financial Transportation Company, Inc, of Boston, was operated by James T. OBrien of Dorchester. Becoming suspicious of the two men following the car, O,Brien's guards notified police upon arrival in the Norfolk Downs section.
 The car was delivering funds from the Federal Reserve Bank of Bos- ton to several South Shore banks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
Eight Injured As TroIIeys Collide

Boston, April 20. - (UP) = Two Boston Elevated Railway Go. trolley cars crashed in the Scollay Square subway station early today, fnjuring eight passengers and shaking 40 others.
 Walter E. Cuff, operator of one of the cars, told police the accident occurred when his brakes locked on entering Scollay Square and his car rammed the car ahead.
 Miss Frances Glanz, 29, of Mall den was hospitalized with a broken leg, released after treatment were: John O'Connor, 63, of Charlestown; Mrs. Mary O'Connor of Charles town; Daniel Coughlin, 52, of Cam bridge; Claude Stelberger, 47, of Somerville; Walter Keenan, 63, of East Boston, Miss Rose Champagne, 38, of Cambridge, and Iva Hutch inson, 25, of Maiden. Service was delayed 8 half hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
PARTY TO SEEK
 NEW CANDIDATE State Rep. MembrinO Re- luCtant to Accept DemO-
 cratic Nomination

Local Democratic party authorities are seeking possible successor as nominee for repreSentative-at-larg to take the place of Atty. John Membrino incumbent representative and city claims attorney whom it is stated will not seek renomination this year. Mir. Membrino, it is understood, stated his preference in the matter when he moved recently from the 18th district to the 18th district.
 Sources today stated that it seemed likely that Atty. Carmine Cipriano, former city court clerk and popular in party circles may be the Democrats choice as suc- cessor. MT. Cipriano resides at 36 Brewster street which is in the 18th district. Another possible choice as successor 1t was also stated might be Attorney Michael Ciano, who resides within the 18th on Johnson street.
 Although 1t is not necessary that the representative be confined as a candidate to any one district it seemed likely that MT. Membrino would not run again as Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney D) who recently an- nounced his candidacy for renom- ination also resides in the 18th. It seemed likely also that a lawyer would be chosen by party officials to succeed MT. Membrino as 1t was pointed out that If senatorial nom- inees Edward P. Egan and Patrick J. Wallace as well as Rep. Mahaney all succeed in going to the legisla- ture next year none of these men are lawyers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
ADVISE BORDERS
 FOR DRIVEWAYS
Designations Painted iD White Also Reminders
 of Safety Areas

White borders along both sides of private driveways were suggested here today by the Connecticut Safe- ty Commission for home owners throughout the state as having several advantages over unmarked driveway borders.
 According to the safety commis- sion, the white borders serve as both decorations and safeguards in ad- dition to making heater distinctions between lawns and driveways. The commission explained that such white borders can be made in many ways, with the construction of the borders left entirely to the pro- verbal cleverness of the typical Connecticut Yankee"
 Families having small children around their homes could teach the infants to remain behind the white borders, off the driveways, as they do the street curbs to keep the youngsters from being struck by motor vehicles, the safety commis- sion pointe dout as one advantage of the borders.
 "A little girl was killed last year In Connecticut when her father backed his automobile over her as she played in the driveway of their home while he thought she was safely away from the vehicvle. Ac- counts of similar tragedies in all parts of the country appear too frequently in the newspapers to be regarded as only occasional acci- dents," the safety commission de- clared.
 Since this is Home Safety Week in Connecticut, April 17-22, sons and husbands could install white borders along driveways while Con- necticut woman go about their an- nual spring housekeeping" the Safety commission suggested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20

MrS. WOOQlOck SaIu COudy CAAdC 300 reservations have been made for the dinner in the evening which will conclude the conference. The larger number is expected for the morning and afternoon sessions.
 Called by Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, the conference has been asked to check up on the progress made during the past year in organ izing recreation programs for war workers and for youth, and to make plans for another year. A resolu- tions committee will report at the evening session, presenting pro gram for 1924.
 Mrs. Woodlock announced today that the Waterbury Youth Council has invited all young people at- tending the conference to dance at the Waterbury YMCA on Friday evening. Representatives of youth councils in a number of communi- ties are taking part in the program.
 Another feature will be luncheon for group workers, to be addressed by LeRoy A. Ramsdell. executive secretary of the Council of Social Agencies in Hartford. Two hundred reservations have been made for this group meeting.
 Exhibits have been prepared by the Connecticut Development Com mission, the National Recreation as- sociation, the Child Care committee of the War Council, the Industrial Recreation Association of America the Connecticut Group Work Con- ference and the Association Press, publishers of manuals and texts on recreation.
 Mrs. Helen G. Bensche of the War Council staff has arranged the con, sultations on the recruiting ana training of volunteers for recreation work.
 Professor B. L. Hummel, Exten- sion Specialist of Virginia Polytecn- mic Institute, will make the prlncl- nal address at the opening session tomorrow morning at Temple ha!l' Professor Hummel, whose work III the field of recreational community organization has attracted nation wide attention, will present a plan of community organization for rec reation.
 Born in Indiana, Hummel started his life as a Hoosier farm boy. later graduating from Purdue University in Agricultural Education m 1913. Following his formal educatlon' Hummel taught Vocational Agn. culture, was All Club leader ana served as County Agent in Whitley County, Indiana. In the field of so. ciology and economics Hummel dld graduate work at the University ol Wisconsin and Missouri and did Rural Sociology Extension in Mis- souri from 1923 to 1928. In the lat ter year Hummel travelled eastward to Virginia to become Rural So- ciology Extension Specialist" for the following IS years except for a period of 8 months during which time he was loaned to the U. s. De- partment of Agriculture to assist III what was then known as Rural Re- mobilization. HummeIS outstanding interest and outstanding work has been in the field of rural commun- ity organization which provides the subject for his address at the Gov- ernor's Conference. Hummel pro- poses balanced plan to bring about balanced development of all phases of recreational life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
PATTERSON GUEST
 OF KIWANIS CLUB

Everett M. Patterson, director of research for the U. s. Time Corp, described recent experiences in England in an address yesterday at The Elton before members Of the Kiwanis Club. The speaker re- turned to this country recently from a visit made in connecton with the war effort. Air raids which occurred while he was overseas were deScrib- ed by MT. Patterson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
BodosIio Arrives
 In Naples Todoy

Naples, April 20 - CU.P) - Pre- n1ier Pietro Badoglio arrived in Naples today and Immediately be- gan conferences which were expect ed to determine whether he will be able to form a new government.
 He held conversations with party leaders separately at their homes and later was scheduled to meet with the executive Junta.
 It was considered possible that he may complete a cabinet today but the list will not be announced until submitted to the King for ap- proval.