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Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

in the Salisbury Hospital ON Sat.
urday, following "a weeks illness
of Rocky Mountain tick fever. Fu-
neral services were held at Berlin
on Monday. Interment at Selbyville
in charge of Henry H. Watson, Inc,
funeral directors. He is survived
by a daughter of his first marriage,
Miss Loretta Long, a county nurse
of Tennessee, and a son of his sec
ond marriage, Aviation Cadet Har-
old E. Long, Jr., Of Millville, now
in Texas.
1t is with deep regret that we
announce the death of Staff Ser
geant Leland Law Dunn, son of
Mrs. Hester A. Dunn of Bishop
vile, Md. who was wounded in
action on June 4, in Arara, New
Guinea, Southwest Pacafic area,
and died from the result on June
Z. Leland who was 81 years old
on March 16. accomplished much in
his short but useful life. When
just a lad he Joined Salem Metho-
dist Church in Selbyville with his
being that she was the pipe
Drganist for the church. and still is
At the present time. When she be-
came i'll in July. 1887, and had to
go away for hospital treatment,
leland. who was then just a little
more than IA years old, took it
lpon himself to fill her place at
he pipe organ and played for all
occasions during the next six
months until her return and then
vas assistant organist as long as
t was convenient for him to do so.
lie sang in the choir and also serv- +
d as pianist for the Young Peo-
lies Choir on many occasions. He
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
SELBYVILLE

Plans are being made for a Daily
Vacation Bible School to be held
at Salem Methodist Church for
two weeks during the month of
July. 1t is hoped by the pastor,
the Rev. C. S. Jarvis, that at least
100 girls and boys will attend.
The evening services were dis
continued last Sunday night until
the second Sunday night in Sep
tember. All other services includ-
ing the Sunday morning preaching
services and the Wednesday night
prayer meetings will continue
throughout the summer.
George E. Daisey, age 22 years,
died at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Daisey, last
week. following long illness. Flu
neral services were held at the
Watson-Whaley Funeral Home on
Thursday with the Rev. C. S. Jarvis
officiating. Interment was made at
Clarksville. The floral offerings
were numerous and handsome.
Members of his graduation class
served as pallbearers. George serv-
ed as a salesman in the Greenberg
Department Store after his gradu-
alton as long as his health would
permit, and by his kindness and
cheerful disposition endeared him
self to the hearts of all those with
whom he came in contact. He was
the only child and his parents have
been faithful and loyal and his
mother was almost a constant com
panion during the two years of his
illness. His uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Orrie Easham and others
did much to help relieve his suf-
fering.
Harold E. Long of Berlin. Md,
4 former Selbyville resident. died
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Cavanaugh
of Silview, spent the weekend al
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, William Vinyard.
Little Miss Eileen Harris, who
underwent an operation recently
at the Jefferson Hospital in Phil
adelphia, is getting along as good
as can be expected. 1t is to be hop
ed she will soon be we'll enough
to return to her home.
Marinus Wagemaker, Sr., and
daughter, Miss Frances Wagemak-
er, have returned to their home
after having spent an enjoyable
week at the hotel at Rehoboth
Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Conrad of
Milford spent Sunday as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Will
liams and family.
After having been confined to her
home for about week due to ill
ness, Mrs. John A. Dawson has re-
turned to her work as operator of
a beauty shoppe in Harrington.
Miss Grace Smith and Miss Doris
Voshel are spending the week in
Cape May, N. j.
Mrs. Matte Greenly of Lincoln
City was a Sunday caller at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Rondal
Johnson. She was accompanied by
two of her daughters. Mrs. Mildred
Turpin and Mrs. Hazel Citti. both
Of whom live near LansdOwne. Pa,
and little Miss Joan Citti.
Carl Smith, Jr.. and John Wes-
ley johnson, both of whom are
stationed at the Navy yard at
Va. spent the week
end with their respective families
lere.
The many friends of Mrs. Carlos
Neisman (the former Lillian Min
ler) who is a patient at the State
are hoping she will soon
,e well.
Mr.. and Mrs. George ManlOve
we're Sunday visitors at the home
# his mother Mrs Ida Manlove.
Carl Smith. Sr., of the United
;tates Navy, has been enjoying a
urlough with his family here.
Buy WAR Bonds
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

graduated from buckingham High
School, Berlin, Md, at the age OF
Is years, the youngest ever grad
uated from that school. Being too
young to enter college he came to
SelbyviIle and worked in the To-
cal A. and P. store. The next year
he attended the State Teachers Col
lege, Salisbury, Md, and also serv-
ed as pianist while there, and play
ed for the baccalaureate and COM
mencement services at the end of
the year. Not having any inten-
ton of ever teaching, he then went
to Philadelphia and took a course
in electrical welding and returned
to Selbyville where he held a po-
sition with the Mumford Sheet
Metal Works Company until the
war conditions made it difficult to
get the needed materials, so he
next secured a position with the
Bendix Corporation. Baltimore, and
was head timekeeper there until
he was drafted into the U. S. Army
early in 1943, and after serving i'll
various U. S. Army camps, was
sent overseas about six months
ago. He is survived by his mother
and grandmother. Mrs. Hester A.
Dunn and Mrs. Anime Neal Law of
Md.
Mother and grandmother are both
thanks and apprecia-
ton to their many friends and rel
atives from far and near for the
sympathy and many deeds of kind
ness shown to them since receiving
The two kilograms from the Gov
ernment last week.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin Savage and
son of Green Ridge, Pa, and MIR.
and Mrs. Bert Savage of Milford
were Sunday dinner guests OF MIR.
and Mrs. Fritz Zott and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Adams
attended the funeral of Charles
Neal last week.
Miss Beatrice Adams of Will
mington spent the weekend at
home.
Kenneth McIlvaine spent Friday
In Wilmington. d
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
News of4-H
SaeeCzUBs
Shawnee Speed Kids

The regular monthly meeting of
the Shawnee Speed Kids All Club
was held Friday, June 23. at the
home of Esther Kenton. 1t was a
most unusual affair for us as we
had a covered dish supper. Some
of the dishes were prepared after
arrival in connection with the les
son for the evening-picnic lunch
es. During the meeting we voted
to sell tickets to the Harrington
Fair as we felt that most of the
people in Milford would go some
time during the week. After many
helpful suggestions from Mrs. Nell
son two teams decided to put on
demonstration in the All Club
building. Everyone is eagerly look
ing forward to the week of the
Kent and Sussex Fair. The meet
ing adjourned to meet with Svea
Isaacs next month.
Greenwood Busy Bees
The All Club meeting was held .
on June 81 at the home of Norma /
Hamstead. There were nine MEM
bers present. Mrs. Nelson was also
present. We planned to have a
food sale on July /, to make some
money for the Fifth War Loan
Drive. Tickets were given each
to be sold for the Harring-
ton Fair. Exhibits were discussed.
Our hostess served us with ging-
erbread and lemonade.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Buy WAR BONDS.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Buy WAR Bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
Shipwreeked Men Are Safe

San Francisco, June i. (UP)- More than 1000 Navy veterans of the Pacific War were safely ashore in San Francisco Harbor today, rescued by destroyers and patrol boats after the Liberty Ship S.. S. Henry Bergh went aground off the fog-shrouded Farallone Islands, % miles west of the Gold Gate.
 Twelfth Naval district headuuar. terS announced that all personnel aboard the transport had been re- moved from the wrecked vessel, the Rocky Islands. and from the frigid waters in which several hundred fioated on rafts an din life jackets. No casualties or injuries were re- ported.
 A salvage officer recommended early today that the ship, weakened by three large holes and breaking up rapidly. be abandoned, the Navy said. Salvage operations had been carried out since the Bergh first went aground at a. m. yesterday.
 Two naval ships were standing by the doomed vessel, built at the Henry J. Kaiser Richmond, Cal. shiupyards in 1943. and operated as a service transport by the War Ship ming Administration.
 Most of the passengers. returning from the Pacific War zones for re- assignments. lost practically all their belongings when the abandon ship" order was given shortly after the Bergh struck rocks on the south. east side of the Farallones and be- gan listing. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 COLLECT IA TONS

Local school children collected l4 tons of scrap paper last week, it was announced today. This will be one of the final weeks of paFticipa- ton in this salvage effort on the part of these students who will not participate during the summer months.
 Meanwhile plans for the eontipu- anee of the house to house canvass ing for this critically needed scrap material are underway and call for persistent effort on the part of local honseholders in salvaging every ounce Of paper now lying idle tn their homes. As reported here yesterday a recent national survey and including Waterbury reveals that 9sI ,04e pounds Of scrap paper nov lie Idle ln Waterbury homes, This has been computed on c basis of 3sb pounds Of paper for each family in the city and broken down into ITS pounds Of newspapers: is.2 pounds of Hnagablne; 5e pounds of bTogn kraft paper and S.2 pounds Of waste paper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Comsr. John J. O'Connell has approved the fol- lowing agreements for specific payments in case of permanent injury or for weekly payments during disability
 Sam Behuniak of Naugatuck against Scovill Mfg. O., $20.33 for 31.2 weeks, IS per cent loss of function of left leg, payment to be made in lump sum of $634.30.
 Luigi Santabarbara of 78 Ridge street against Scovill Mfg. CO, $30 for 4 1-7 weeks, injury to left foot.
 David Rathburn of Union City against U. S. Rubber Co.,, $16.45 for 8.75 weeks. five per cent loss of use of left hand, total payment of $l43.93.
 John Liesunaitis of 1855 Bank strete against American Bross Co.,, $3o beginning May 20, in- fected dermatis of first and sec- ond fingers of right hand.
 William E. Weaver of East Canaan against American Brass Co.,, of Torrington, $30 beginning May 25, confusion of left foot.
 Harry DiLello of I'orrington against American Brass Co.,, of Torrington, $23.49 beginning May 16, injury to right ankle.
 Bert Sugrue of g West Lib- erty street against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $28.69 for 4 2-9 weeks, B l-3 per cent loss of function of dis tai phalanx Of second left fin- ger.
 Manuel Gonsalves of 13l Bald win street against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $16.09 for five weeks. injuries to first, second, and third fingers of right hand.
 Ninevah Whitley og 45 East Hawkins street against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $29.83 for two weeks, injury to right foot.
 Joseph Hunter of IA Vine street against American Brass Co.,, $2l .02 beginning May 20 injuries to right index, second, and third fingers.
 Constance Chesnas of ll6 Sum- nyside avenue against American Brass O., $l9.07 beginning May 20. dermatitis of both arms.
 Mario 0dorda of Torrington against American Brass O., of Torrington. $2S, beginning May i9, chest injury.
 Otto Shatas of Middlebury against l.. H. Racke of Nauga- tuck, $so beginning May IS. her. mia.
 Joseph Adamski of Union City against U. s. Rubber Go, of Nau- gatuck s7 for 7.6 weeks. total of $53.20. for 20 per cent loss of use of left great toe.
 Victoria Rinaldi of Oakyille Oakyille against Connecticut Chil- drens hospital of Waterbury, s7, beginning April %. fracture of right wrist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
NORMAN WEISMAN SUED FOR $5,OOO
Wife Wants Court to COm- pei Husband to Support
 Her and Four Children

Sarah B. Weisman of Waterbury today filed a 5000 civil action in superior court against her husband, Norman Weisman of Waterbury, asking the court to issue an order compelling him to support her and their four minor children.
 The couple centered in superior court twice before in recent weeks, once when the husband filed bond in lieu of an attachment his wife placed against his meat market, and second time when the husband instituted divorce proceedings.
 In today'S suit, the woman states her husband has neglected to pro- vide sufficient and proper support for his family, and that she and the children are not able to support themselves She asks for payment of sums, which the court may spe- cify, at monthly or quarterly inter- vals. She also asks the court to re- quire a surety from the defendant that he will abide by whatever judgment the court gives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
YOUR GARDEN
Remove Secondary PeOny Buds

of fertilizer. lack of moisture and injury to buds by late frosts. Old plants which fail to produce flow CT buds should be dug up. divided and replanted in well-prepared soil. Planting should be done in late September to give the roots chance to settle themselves before the ground freezes. Dig carefully so as not to injure or bruise the roots, Wash oH the soil and with a sharp knife cut each clump, through the crown, into several pieces. Each piece should have three or more plump buds, with out which the roots rarely produce plants.
 Ants found on the buds do no harm; they are feeding on c sweet secretion made by the developing buds. Drying up Of buds Is prob- ably due to botFytis blight. To control this disease. spray with Bordeaux every 10 days from the time the leaves show until the  overs open, Clean Up and burn all dead leaves. Browning Of 10. Haze during summer may be caused by drought or 6 root dls. ease. Plants whose roots gre in- tested with nemotodes should be dug up and discarded.
 Larger blooms Of greater aual- ity may be had by removing the secondary buds as soon as they bcone visible. Ordinarily tlals is when the plants are about ie inches tall. 4 peony stem usually has from three to seven buds and only the terminal one viii pro. duee the best flower
 peonies require little cultivation other than that required tO rec move weeds. However, they do want considerable moisture during the blooming season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
Y CENTENNIAL
 PARTY JUNE S
Former Governor TempIe- ton TOastmaster; Vet
 Members HOnOred

The centennial dinner at the Gen. tral Y. M. C.. A. will be held Tues day at 6:30 p. m. The public is in- vited to make reservations before Saturday noon.
 Governor Charles A. TempletOn will be toastmaster, assisted by Ray- mond J. Tanning. Honored guests will be group of veteran "Y'' mem- bers.
 The ImperiaS String Trio will fur. nish music and Harry Cashins quar- tet will sing and conduct group sing ing.
 The Centennial Y. M. o. A. film, Men of Tomorrow" will be shown, and flve-minute talks will be given by several veteran members. Two dramatic skits by groups of young men and young women, and several surprised features are also promised.
 Herbert w. Coe is chairman of a committee of IS men and women comprising the Centennial Com- mittae. 0. Raymond Ganung is vice. chairman, and Arthur L. Purinton, executive secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01

Storrs, Conn, June In collab- oration with high school principals throughout the state, the University of Connecticut will launch three year experiment to determine whether the traditional college preparatory" courses can be aban- doned as requirements for entrance to the university.
 The new plan, as announced by President A. N. Jorgensen, will waive all formal prerequisite course re- quirements for university entrance and will put all high school grad uates on the same plane as those who have taken the college prepara- tory courses. The university will continue to admit students without limitations only from the upper quarter of the graduation class. Stu dents below that ranking will be re- quired, as formerly, to pass general aptitude tests.
 Exception to this general plan will be made only by the School of Engineering and the School of Nurs- ing. While the School of Engineer ing will admit students without pre- requisite courses applicants are ad- vised that two years of algebra, one year of plane geometry and one-half year of trigonometry, as well as one year of chemistry or physics (prefer- ably both), are desirable if the can- didate expects to graduate in four years. In the School of Nursing candidates will be accepted only from the upper third of the graduat- ing class. with no exceptions for examinations or aptitude tests.
 The new plan of admissions will take effect with the opening of the summer session June 26. It will af- feet all September registrations and will continue for three year period, at which time decision will be made as to whether the plan will be per- manent.
 President Jorgensen points out that the innovation is no way related to the war emergency period. Such a plan has long been advocated by many high school principals who have contended that colleges and universities have dictated high school programs because of their entrance requirements. At a meet ing of high school principals at Storrs recently plans were discussed for revising high school curricula in light of these changes. It was pointed out that many other col- leges and universities have operated under similar plans and others have such plans in contemplation.
 William J. Haggerty, director of student personnel at the University, points out that less than half of the high school registration in the state has been in college preparatory courses. Tn other words, he says, fewer than 50 percent of high school graduates in the past have been eligible for admission to the uni- versity, regardless of ability Under the new plan, he contends, the uni- versity stands to increase its stand ards of scholarship rather than to lower them, since a much larger number of high school graduates will be in competition for admis- sion and since admission will be based on quality of work done in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
Soviets Rap
 Gen. Franco

Moscow, June 1.-CUP)-The So- vtet Army organ Red Star de- nounced Gen. Francisco Franco of Spain today, charging that his "colWtship of the Allies" was a perfldious maneuver which cannot save him, because the Spanish peo- pie will have the final word"
 The attack on Franco written by A. Yerusalimsky, Red Star commen- tator, fololwed by @ week Prime Minister Winston Churchill's friend- ly mention of Spain in a Commons address. Red Star made no men, ton of Churchill's speech.
 Franco never attacked the vest ern powers, but not because he didn't want to-" Yerusalimsky wrote He was as helpless to attack Gi- nFaltar as he would have been to prevent German invasion of Spain. The weakness of the Span- ish Army as well as Franco's fear of Ais enslaved but unreconciled people prevented him from enter ing the war on Hitler's side.
 Now Franco is trying to make a virtue of necessity. He is trying to obtain the political and economic support of thS Allies in exchange for fictitious services he allegedly gave them and is willing to give them now. A great section of the British and American public has seen through this.
 Talk about Franco entering a path of agreement with the Allies cannot fool anyone. Franco's re- gime is Fascist regime. Fictions of whatever kind cannot save him because the Spanish people will have the final word" c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
ARMY MAN HOME
 TO TAKE STAND
Rene HOuIe and Mother Defendants in $2O,OOO
 Damage Suit

Presentation of testimony opened in superior court this morning be- fore Judge J. Quinlan and a jury of eight women and four men in the $20,000 civil action brought by Mary Lombardo and Emma Lionello, both of Waterbury, against Rene Houle of Waterbury; a member of the the armed forces, and Dianna Houle of Waterbury, his mother.
 A special hearing was assigned in the case so the defendant who is in the Army would be here on furlough for the trial. He was driver of a car, owned by his mother, which allegedly struck and injured the two plaintiffs as they were crossing East Main street at Mill street Feb- ruary l, l942.
 Absence of a principal witness temporarily postponed continuance of the hearing this morning, and the court was told the witness in question would arrive in the early afternoon. The jury was excused until this afternoon shortly after itf was irnpaneled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
De Valera Power Grows

Dublin, June 1-(UP)-1ncona- plete returns from Tuesdays general elections indicated today that Prime Minister Ramon De Valera was about to win his first clear-cut majority in the Lower House of Parliament since 1899 and one of the biggest political ictories of his career.
 Late today, De Valera's Fianna Fail party had won GA of the l38 contested seats and appeared cer- tain to emerge with a majority of perhaps 12 seats OCT all the opposi- tion parties combined. The United Ireland party, De Valeras major opposition, held g seats on the lat est count, the Independents held Il, the Labor and Farmer parties had five each, and the National Labor Party had four.
 De Valera, whose party held 67 seats before the election, called for general ballot after a one-vote defeat of a government sponsored transport bill last month.
 Although neutrality was not an issue in the election, De Valera's victory was regarded as an endorse ment of his refusal to oust German and Japanese diplomats from Fire, as requested by the United States.
 Periodically, however, one of the reelected deputies was Independent James Dillon, the only member of the lower chamber who has openly advocated Fires participation in the war.
 De Valera himself was reelected to Parliament, along with all his followers in government posts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01
Willie Brown Sent
 Back To WethersfieId
Youth Violates Probation Four Times So. Returns to
 Serve to 3 Year Sentence

yesterday to testify at superiOe court proceedings.
 It was pointed out by States At. torney William B. Fitzgerald Brown once before had been brought to court as a probation violator. At that time, Feb. 29, Judge Frank P. McEvoy, who passed the original sentence, said he would give the accused one more chance, warning him to stay away from drink and from Bishop street, where his trous bles started.
 In order to make possible Browns immediate transfer to the prison at Wethersfield, Judge Charles. Sum- ma in city court today opened the motor vehicle case, and suspended execution of the remainder of the sentence. The original sentence, which Brown must now serve, was imposed on charges of aggravated assault and breach of the peace.