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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
3 Named As St. Deputies

Bridgeport, Uona- Dec, 13-(UP) appointment Of three deputies in the offices of the state comptroller, treasurer and secretary of state were announced today jointly by Demo- cratic State Chairman Adrian w. Maher, and officers-elect of the three agencies.
 Raymond s. That her, East Hampton, was appointed as deputy to comptroller elect John M. Dove, position he held when Dove serv- ed an earlier term.
 Frank J. Madden, Jr., Wethers- field, was named as deputy to treas urer-elect William T. Carroll. Mad den is treasurer of the State Demo- cratic party, 8 former Wethersfield town court prosecutor and is em- ployed at the Phoenix Bank & Trust Co.,, Hartford.
 Samuel s. Googel, New Britain attorney and Democratic chairman in that cit y,was named as deputy to Secretary of State-lect Charles J. Prestia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
SCOVlLL SMOKER DRAWS 400 FANS
Another Planned in Janu- ary; Proceeds GO to
 SERA Building Fund

Recreation for Scovill Manufac- turing Company employees, through the medium of its s. E. R. A. took new turn last night, when eight boxing bouts were presented at the Doolittle alley headquarters of the association. Some 40OO men and women witnessed the boxing in ad- dition to singing and musical en- tertainment. Another "smaker" is planned for January, Fred Wilson, company recreation supervisor said.
 All 16 boxers are Scovill en- ployes, including Al Gamer of New Haven, former New England light heavy champion. Emil (Bad Boy) Etters boxed six rounds against two different opponents, including Gainer, who outweighed him by 20 pounds, but he survived.
 Proceeds of the smoker and en- tainment went to the SERA build ing fund, for its $50,0O0 project in Wolcott.
 Ward Robbie, Howard Kraft and John Cluney, ofdciated as an- nouncer, timer and referee.
 Other bouts on the program in- cluded: Al Donofr1o vs. Bobby Hicks; Kenny James vs. Bobby Snow; George Buggy" Butler Ike Otto "Kid lie" Iacoviello; Wal ipoing Wop vs. Kid Mariana; Emil Etters vs. Andrew Maleto of New York. and Anthony "Sharkey" Perugini vs. Leo Kalamazoo Kid" Boucher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
Additional Society
(NEA T'elephoto)

The annual Christmas tea of the Waterbury chapter of the Trinity Alumnae association will be held Dec. 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p. m. at The Elton. Assisting Mrs. Edward F. Bradley, Jr., chairman, are: Mrs. Robert V. Campbell, Mrs. Kenneth Carter and Mrs. Roy O'Neill.
 Mrs. c. William Andren and Miss Thelma Turnell of Cranston, R. l., Mrs. Herbert Petto of West Hart ford, and Mrs. Bert Helander of Plainville, were recent visitors at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. Einar Kron, Cooke street. Miss Henrietta Lund of New York city also made a brief visit at the Kron home on return from Boston recently.
 The Women's Educational Club meeting Monday evening at the home of Misses Rose and Gertrude Traurig of 174 Euclid avenue, com pleted plans for sending gifts of toys, clothing and books to the chil- dren of Malta thorugh the Eos Parents organization of the club. Mrs. Perry Graicerstein presided at the business meeting. Edward Ric- ciuti, psychologist for the Water bury public schools, was the hon. ored guest of the session. He spoke on the functions of psychology in industry, business. education and military life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
FREE PHOTOSTATS ! FOR VETS LIKELY

I Returning servicemen in the fut- hre will likely receive free photo static copies of their discharge papers provided by the city, it has been stated.
 The city plans the purchase of
 aptostatic equipment to be used
 1marily in the Town Clerks office
 sg the fac-simile reproduction of all kecords and deeds. Use will be made bf the machine throughout the city kenerally such as the corporation c0unsel's office and elsewhere. l Other cities already with this type Equipment are now providing this Service for veterans and Mayor Mcnagan at yesterdays meeting of She Veterans Advisory Committee Stated that once the equipment was procured Waterbury's returning nen and women would be offered she same facilities, ire of charge.
 The city is expectant of receiving equipment within 8 few months. city Purchasing Director Henry Bowling and City Budget Director Arnold E. FUrlong yesterday viewed khe operations of similar equipment bow installed in the State Library t Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
Rep. J.E. Fogorty Dons Dunqorees

Washington, Dec. 13 - CU.P) - Representative John E. Fogarty, D., R. l., today donned the blue dun- gareeS of a Navy carpenters mate, third class. and thereby became the third member to resign from the house for 8 brief tour of military duty before taking office in the in. coming congress.
 The other two members now in uniform are Representatives Albert A. Gore, D., Tenn, and Robert L. l. Sikes, D., Fla. Their election to the 18th congress assures them of auto matic discharges to take their seats in the house.
 Fogarty, 32-year-old former Har- mony, R. T., bricklayer, was report ed to have entered the Navy be-, cause he believed 1t would increase his work as a congressman and, particularly, as 8 member of the Naval Affairs Committee.
 Gore also entered service as an enlisted man. He, too, said he be- lieved the experience would enlarge his congressional capacity. He is an attorney and former Tennessee Commission of Labor
 Sikes. 38-year- old Florida news. paper publisher, was the first of the trio to resign for service. His resig- nation was effective last October % and he is now as an army major o1, confidential mission somewhere in Europe. Sikes is a member of the House Military Affairs Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
Sodolity Names
 NeuU Officers

The Children of Mary of the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Car mel elected officers at their regu- lar monthly meeting recently in the parish hall. Miss Celia Fami- glietti, president, presided.
 New officers include: Miss Mary Capeletti, president: Miss Anne Natale, vice president; Miss Anne Moffo, treasurer; and Philomena Cilfone, secretary.
 Plans were completed for the annual Christmas party to be held Dec. g in the social hall. Miss Rose Santucci is in charge of the enter tainment program for the affair.
 The Children of Mary Sodality oi SS. Peter and Paul parish enter tained last evening at their annual Christmas dance in the school audi torium. The function was largely attended and proved a very enjoy able pre-holiday social affair. Mrs Edward Berube, Mrs. William Shee- hy and Mrs. Ralph Gallo were chaperonS. Refreshments were Serv- ed. Miss Mary Kennedy was pre- sented the prize of the evening a beautifully colored plaque.
 The committee of arrangements for the event included: Patricia Real, chairman; Rosemary Moran, Mary Kelly, Patricia Brophy, Mary Lou Dwyer, Norma Ruggiero, Rose mary Cianciolo, Alice Mooney. Georgiana Masone, Diana Tolomeo, Lorraine Moran and Mariosi6 E!sz- gerald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
Hospital Bulletins

Two men were injured this morning when the car in which they were riding swerved to avoid an OncOming machine and struck . pole off Chase avenue near the riding academy. They were driven tot st. Mary's hospital by Owen Laden of SouthingtOn, where the driver, Alfred Boucher, S2, 2 Thompson street, was admitted for treatment of a possible skull fracture and laceratiOns, and his passenger, Vito COviello, 30, IS Garden Circle was admitted for a possible skull fracture, numerous abrasi0nS and lacerations, and a possible toe fracture. It. Patrick Hobart of the Motor Patrol is in- vestigating the accident.
 No change was reported this morning in the condition of State Trooper Edward Christian of the Bethany Barracks, who is serious ly i'll at Waterbury hospital.
 James White, 1, 61 Pleasant street, ThOmastOn, was treated al Waterbury hospital early today after he was inadvertently given the wrong medicine at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
Life Monotonous In
 New Guinea --Kaplan
ater6my Soldier ExtOIIs Red Cross; Says Mail From N Home Gets First Priority With DOughbOys

EElVaho GlrsS class Morton Kaplan,
 en ce MT. and Mrs. Jacob Kaplan bg @ Bronson street, stationed with Division Headquarters Company in Ik1ew Guinea, writes to say Thank tl1e Lord for the Angel of Mercy, Ins we have christened the Red Cross, Tor their untiring efforts in making lhJl the doughboys comfortable.
 Soldier Kaplan writes as follows:
 At present there is very little to IMrite about as far as activity goes. .This island is as serene and full of ,tlae quiet of peace as wooded lane kn our countryside. Everything is in lh rut here. That is the tracks are so haeep, the wheels of progress are Iturned over and over like a clock, lkiving forth the same old dull rou- Kline, day in and out with nary a rhange for better or worse.
 I Here and there fellows fortunate lhnough to be chosen for rotation slip rff quietly like whisps in the mite. lone does not miss these individuals plnlesS closely associated with them In work or as tent-mates. New faces appear to take those of tho old and life goes on as monotonous as ever. l Rumors are strife and fly as free ias the breeze and count as much as dust in the air. They are disect- ed, analysed, cast aside with a shrug of the shoulder in So what" ex- pression, and wait until a new topic arrives. The soldier at present takes ns much stock in the rumor situa- sion as a young lady with last years dress.
 Entertainment also has become ealch that one does not run and sit h the rain as before when the movies were scarce. Now that we have them on certain days, rain inr shine, the G.I. casts 8 glance at the schedule and if the show suits his taste he will go. He can afford to be 1tIssy now. We have had USO shows, and they do much to bolster the morale of the men. The Bob Hope" show was here and was en- noyed immensely. I am afraid the lads were not in favor so much as 50 see Hope as to the feminine pull Ghritude that he dragged" along with him. One show, though, was Inot very popular and that was the Judith Anderson troupe which I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
$l5,OOO DAMAGES
 ASKED BY WOMAN
Josephine Brunelli Sues for Injuries Sustained in
 January Accident

Josephine Brunelli of Waterbury today claimed $15 5000 damages for injuries sustained in collision Jan. while she was passenger in a car operated by Angelo Brunelli, also of this city. The suit was filed in the superior court against the car operator and also against his father, Luigi Brunelli, owner of the vehicle.
 The complaint states the car was proceeding on Thomaston road when it suddenly ran into a truck. The force of the collision was such that several posts were knocked down and the truck was turned around on the highway, the plain tiff states.
 Injuries to the nose, left knee, and back are listed by the plaintiff who claims she will have to pay $500 for plastic surgery to straight en the shape of her nose. She also sustained a concussion of the brain and was unconscious after the &C., cident, the complaint states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
CHECK ON CARS
 ADVOCATED NOW
Winter Weather COndi- tiOns Demand Increased
 Caution By Motorists

Winter weather conditions will demand increased caution on the part of both motorists and pedes- trians, the Connecticut Highway Safety Commission says in public appeal to reduce traffic accidents during the holidays.
 Car owners should check their vehicles now for fall driving" it was pointed out. Lights are par ticularly important. because hours of darkness are longer. Windshield wipers must work in order to guar antee good vision. Brakes should be inspected to be sure grip is equalized."
 Here's how the Safety Commis- sion says motorists can avoid skid ding:
 l. When starting on wet road surfaces, accelerate slowly, gradual ly.
 2. Start stopping sooner. Apply brake lightly several times rather than depend on one grand slam.
 3. Before reaching a curve, re- duce speed, permitting acceleration rather than braking on the curve With power applied to turning the wheels instead of stopping them the driver has a greater degree oi control.
 4. Drive at speeds that can b. controlled without difficulty.
 Daring the fall season, pedes- trialis must rely more than ever on themselves for their own safety, the Commission emphasizes, ''rain and fog reduce visibility. Darker clothing worn by most people adds to the inability of many drivers to see pedestrians clearly until their cars are almost upon them"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
Wor Unions IA Poor Risk
By ESTELLE BOND
nited Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan COrreSpOn0entJ
 Boston, Dec. 13-(UP)-The nasty wartime marriage is likely to be failure, a majority of 10 golden wedding" couples whose married lives span three wars and total 53e years agreed today. In a symposium conducted by the United Press, these New Eng land couples who have been wed more than half 6 century voiced these views:
 That there's no ned to hurry and become war bride because thereIl be plenty of men available after the war.
 That the courtship should last from two to three years.
 That the best age for a girl to marry is 9.
 That the best age for man to wed is 26.
 That the way to mans heart is very definitely through his stomach.
 That there's no truth to the adage 'the first hundred years are the hardest"
 If they heed the advice of these oldsters, girls who want a happy home will don their aprons and get out their cook books as soon as the honeymoon is over. They'll estab- fish a home of their own, have chil- dren, share responsibility unself- ishly and make the necessary ad- justments pleasantly"
 Above all, the oldsters advise, don't give your husband the idea that you think you're perfect"
 Couples. participating in the poll were:
 The Edgar E. Badgers of St JohnSbury, Vt. married 60 years.
 The Stephen L. Motts of Rock land. Mass, 59 years.
 The Henry c. Adams Us Linneus, Me, 57 years.
 Former Mayor and Mrs. John F. Fitzgerald of Boston, 55 years.
 The Albert Bents of Winchester, Mass, 55 years.
 The Arthur M. Warrens of Wor- cester, Mass, 50 years.
 The Peter L. Rourkes of Spring field, Mass, 50 years.
 The John P. Collins of Maiden, Mass, 50 years.
 The B. H. RussellS of Bingham, Me, 50 years.
 The Samuel G. Stammers' of Hud- son, Mass, 50 years.
 Though the consensus fixed g and 26 as the ideal ages for marriage, Mrs. Rourke added the encourag- ing postscript.
 T have known happy couples who have married at all ages"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13

Two new members of the Water bury Girl Scout Council, Mrs. Mau- rice Healey and Mrs. Earl Pierson were chosen at a meeting yesterday afternoon at scout headquarters. Mrs. Russell Atherton, Mrs. c. Ten nant Elwin, Mrs. Edwin Northrop and Mrs. Norwood Webster were re- elected to the council for three year terms each.
 Oleda Schrottsky of the National Girl Scout staff will speak at the annual council meeting and dinner scheduled for January g at the Gen. tral YMCA.
 A letter of thanks for recent don ations of magazines for sea chests was received from the Women's Auxiliary of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical En- gineerS.
 Cpl. John w. Degnan and Mrs. Degnan, announce the birth of son on Dec. 8 at St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. Degnan, the former Beatrice Pelletier, resides on Dougherty street. Cpl. Degan is stationed at Clovis, New Mexico. .a.. Mrs. Helen Brophy. state de- partment president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, was given a handkerchief shower at a council meeting in New Haven last night. Mrs. Brophy made her of flcial visit to Chateau -Thierry Auxiliary, Derby, Monday night and tonight will make an official visit to Mulvoy-T -Tarlov auxiliary, Norwalk. Tomorrow she will attend a meeting of the Madeley-R Roberts auxiliary, Plainville.
 Mrs. Lillian Reed, state chair man of the hospital committee; Mrs. Pauline Conlon, president of the local auxiliary, and Mrs. Julia Cooley will represent It. Shea auxiliary at the visit to the state hospital.
 A Christmas party at the Gen. tral Y last night concluded the years activities of the Waterbury Public Speaking Club. Speakers in cluded Miss Mary Phelan, William J. O'Rourke and Earl Blanchard.
 Miss Beebe Farrell sang popular and Christmas songs to the accom- paniment of Mrs. Frederick Nuhn. MT. and Mrs. Roy Ferris led the aSsemblage in Christmas carols and later MT. Ferris. who played the role of Santa Claus, distributed gifts.
 Miss Margaret Dillon was in charge of the arrangements pro- gram and Miss Henrietta Rahman headed the refreshments commit tee. A buffet lunch was served. Pres. Francis J. Kelley presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
NetOs Of Connecticut

WetherSfield, Conn.,, Dec. 13.- CUP)-Dominick Santella, Norwalk, once sentenced to death for. the kill- ing of Patsy De Luca during an armed robbery of South Ncrwalk Athletic club ten years ago, and who pleaded guilty to nlanslaughter when the supreme court granted him a new trial. was on parole to- day from state prison.
 Santella was sentenced to IS to 20 years on the manslaughter plea,5 and several months ago his rnini- mum sentence was reduced by the board of pardons to 2 years, mak- ing him eligible for parole last month. The killing occurred Novem Der 0, 934.
 New Haven. Conn. Dec. 13.-(UP) George ParTnly Day, who founded the Yale University Press lin 1903, will retire as its director at the end of this month and has been elected chairman of the governing board, it was announced today. Norman V. Donaldson, secretary of the Press for a number of years, will become its managing director January 1, and Eugene A. Davidson will continue as editor.
 Day is former treasurer of Yale university.
 Hartford, Conn, Dec. 13 = U.P) Deputy State Treasurer Thomas H. Judd, West Hartford, will retire from his $7,500 year position De- cember 31, 1t was announced today.
 Judd has served as deputy for B years, and joined the treasurer's staff as a clerk in 1916. Reasons of health were given for his retire ment. He will receive an annual pension of $3,540.
 Judd is a native of New Britain where he once was deputy post master.
 Hartford, Conn, Dec. 13 = U. P.) - State OPA Director Anthony P. Arpaia said today that 8 ten-day survey of the used car market failed to give credence' to the claim of dealers that black market operations prevailed in the sale of vehicles between private parties.
 Arpaia said thta 60 recent pur- chasers of used cars had been inter- viewed by OPA agents who found only two violations of ceiling prices, and each involved $35. It was found also, said Arpaia. that about 90 CT cent of the cars which changed hands in the last two months were of 1887 vintage or older.
 Cars as ancient as this aren't generally good buy for dealers who in order to sell them at a warranty ceiling, must spend so much money putting them in shape that 1t hardly pays. This probably explains why so few cars have been going into deal CTS hands. It also spotlightS some thing which we are too often prone to forget, namely, that our motor vehicles are wearing out fast"
 Hartford, Conn, Dec. l3.-(UP)- The Connecticut River Banking Co.,, will pay a $l5 dividend this year on its $30 par value stock-as it has been doing every year since 1923.
 The bank, founded 119 years ago, is capitalized at $l50,OOO and has paid $1,575 900 in dividends in the past 2l years. Its charter permits engagement in other activities, such as operating ( Connecticut river canal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND BUTTER

Stamps through S5" points, indefinitely
 PROGRESSED FOODS through "A2 points valid indefinitely
 SUGAR Sugar stamps s s2 ss iniey five pounds Sugar stamp No 70 m pounds home canning through l945. SHOES Arpane stamps valid indefinitely for pair of shoes
 GASOLINE coupons purchase gallons through B4 C-4 B-o coupons gallons each
 
 GSD VI 1o4 according coupons valid coupons are worth 10 gallons per unit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
High Prices Charged
 For New Cruisers

Washington, Dec. 13-(UP)-The House Naval Affairs committee re- ported today that two cruisers produced for the Navy by the Cramp Shipbuilding Co, Philadelphia, cost 65 and 30 per cent more than cruisers produced at two other pri- vate east coast shipyards.
 The committee said in a report that the company contracted with the Navy department to deliver six cruisers. the last one not later than April, 1946, and 12 submarines to be delivered not later than the end 0 1o45.
 with respect to the cost of thu submarines, an even higher per- centage Gin comparison With other yards) was disclosed the report said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
ANOTHER CRASH
 SUIT SETTLED
Cheshire Girl Filed Claim for S7,5OO
 Damages

Frances Williams, 16-year.old Cheshire student, today withdrew from superior court her 47,50O civil action based on injuries sustained in the Cheshire road bus-truck col- hsion of September 13, 1943. Terms of settlement were not disclosed.
 The. girl was one of IT students injured when the c. R. and L. bus in which they were passengers was involved in . collision with an oil truck owned by the Elm City Filing Stations, Inc, of New Haven, and carrying oil for the Colonial Beacon oil Company of Massachusetts. All three concerns were named defend- ants in the litigation.
 Last week Martha WiIkenbach of Waterbury withdrew her superior court actiop, after probate court ap- proved compromise of $22,O00 in settlement of her claims. Only @ few of the actions filed as a result of the accident now remain on the court dockets.
 Also withdrawn from the super for court docket today was the $5,- 900 suit of Mrs. Anna Spina of Wa terbury against the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company The woman claimed damages for injuries sustained March IT while a passenger on 3 bus. She claims the driver started the vehicle suddenly when she boarded 1t at the U. s. Time Corporation in Middlebury, and she fell against the poles in front.
 The forecloSur suit brought by the Waterbury Savings bank of Water bury against Eleanor w. Kelly of Waterbury also was withdrawn from superior court. The litigation was based on note for $3,200 executed in 1923 and another one for $500 made in 1929. Both were secured by mortgages on property on Wolcott road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13

SIPS, 900 expenditure. In the Pa cific war thousands of these planes will be needed.
 Bonds for mercy and bonds for survival are without question closer to you than bonds for any other reason. With victory, you want as many men from this community as huInanly possible to come home safely. The extra Sixth War Loan $100 War Bond you buy today has healing pow CTS along with fighting strength. The CT Bill of Rights, which is your guarantee to our fighting men that their rehabilitation needs will not be neglected, is an empty gesture unless it is backed up by your War Bond dol
 THE EDITOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
CITY OFFICIALS AT
 CHRISTMAS PARTY

City officials were among the guests of honor last night at the an nual Christmas dinner party of the WcmenS Democrat club presided over by Mrs. Nellie Hayden.
 The dinner was held at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet restaurant. Mayor Monagan was among the principal speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
HIN COLLECTION
 NEXT MONTH OFF

41o gannary tin can collection 5heduied for the second Saturday of ez1e month has been cancelled, it was reported today by Herbert Scott
 nith, supt of streets, following a konference with J. Warren Upson, sAlvage chairman.
 Supt. Scott Smith declared a oEmal schedule of collections will likely be announced at later date.
 These salvage officials however efeed continuation by residents of tne saving of all tin salvage for fu- 1Ep collections. The need for this Bpo salvage iS still paramount 1gng the general war effort, 1t was sl1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-13
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The Tuesday evening tournament of the Cornell Bridge Club conduct ed by Mrs. John c. Moriarty, 60 Linden street, closed last night with these winerS: Mrs. Joseph Kelley and Mrs. Edward Hayes, 193 1-2; Glenn Meyer and Nelson Aducci, 181 Mrs. Joseph Wedge and Mrs. James Walsh, 168. Top scores for the even- ing were: north and south, Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Wedge, 91 1-2; Her man Rehm and Mrs. Louis Schmidt, 86; east and west, MT. Meyer and John Dambroski, 107 1-2; Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Kelley, 104 1-2.