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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
BognacovoIIo In conodions' Hands

Rome, Dec. 22- (UP Canadian troops of the Eighth Army, thrust ing into the eastern Pc Valley, have captured the road center of Dagna- cavallo, 10 miles northeast of Faenza and have reached the Senio river on broad front opposite Fusignano, three and one-half miles to the northwest, headquarters announced today.
 Other Eighth Army units made gains against strong enemy resist ance north of FaenZa.
 Patrols continued active along the Fifth Army front below Bologna but no important changes of posi- tion were reported.
 Escorted heavy bombers of the U. s. 18th Air Force attacked rail in Stallations at Rosenheim, Germany yesterday while planes of the tacti- cal air force concentrated on att tacking battle zone targets and communications in northern Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
COP. ELECTION
 EXPENSES HEAVY
Democrats "Have More" to Show for Money Spent
 in Recent Campaigns

Hartford, Conn, Dec. (UP)- An expense accounting filed today with the Secretary of State showed that Connecticut Democrats spent little more than one-third as much as Republicans in the November elections, and had more to show for their money.
 The Democrats received contribu- tions of $101 ,O03.3 .38 and spent $1O5,- 279.75, according to State Party Treasurer Frank J. Madden Jr., winding up with a deficit of $4276 .37.
 Republicans received $316, 1881 .36 and spent $298,141,81, leaving a balance of $18,739.55.
 Democrats, however, elected all state officers except governor, picked up five seats in Congress, control of the state senate and gave the states eight electoral votes to President Roosevelt.
 The CIO Political Action Com mittee contributed $250O to the campaign war chest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
COMMUNITY SING
 SLATED TONIGHT
Mayor 10 Extend Greet. ings; Two ChOruses to
 Present Program

Reverent celebration of the an- niversary of the birth Of the Christ Child will be conducted here to- night in the, form of a Carol sing at the Victory House on the Green.
 A formal program has been an- nounced for the occasion which will get underway at p. m.
 The program as released today by city recreational director Will liam J. Derwin is as follows: In- troduction-Park Supt. James J. Curtin who also will act as master of ceremonies; Invocation-Rev Edward L. Morrison, pastor ot Blessed Sacrament church; Greet ings-Mayor Monagan. The follow ing carols: It Game Upon a Mid- night Clear, First Noel; Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night, all rendered by the Industrial and Mendelssohn chorus combined under the direc- tion of c. Loring Burwell.
 Benediction will be given at the conclusion b Rev. Roger B. T. An derson of Trinity church.
 Supt. Curtin today urged the public to attend and participate ir the sing which will be broadcast over both local stations. Highlighi of the evening will be the participa- tion by numerous children of Cha..s Park who will be dressed in the an. cient capes of the original caroleers The latter group will be under the direction of Miss Ann McMahon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
Cold ChriStmos In
 New EngIond Seen

Boston, Dec. g. (UP)-A white Christmas-and a cold one-may be expected in Ne wEngland.
 The weather bureau said today in it's extended forecast that from TOW until Tuesday the weather will average from six to II degrees be- low normal which would make Christmas day in oBston about IS degrees.
 There will be light moderation tomorrow, the forecast said, but by Sunday there will be a return to very cold weather. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be more moderate.
 Today clear and continued cold weather are expected with the tenn perature at Boston about "A de- grees. Light snow is expected in Northern areas with intermittent snow due to fall in these portions of New England Saturday.
 Last nights low at Boston was IS degrees while the suburbs had tenn peratures ranging down to eight below.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
Compensation Agreements

Albert Brisson of WinSted will receive $2,52096 for severe eye in- jury sustained September 20 while employed by the William L. Gilbert Clock Corp. of WinSted, according to an agreement approved to day by Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell Payments will be made at the rate of $12.12 weekly for POS weeks, for 100 percent loss of vision of the left eye.
 Other agreements for specific payment in case of permanent in- jury or for weekly payment during disability were approved as fol- lows:
 Joseph Negaro of A West Porter street against Manufacturers Foun- dry Co. of Waterbury, $50 beginning December 2, injuries to two fingers of left hand.
 Baptista J. Barella of Torrington against American Brass Co.,, of Tor rington, $28.46 beginning December ', injuries to side and thigh.
 Emile M. Gruhn of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, $2268 for nine and 1-2 weeks, 26 per cent loss of use of righ middle finger.
 Angelo Maroon of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, $50 beginning Decem- Der Is, back injury
 Arthur R. Gaioni of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, $2634 for 12 and 1-2 weeks, 50 per cent loss of use of right ring finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
MEDICAL REPORT
 SOUGHT IN DEATH
Coroner Awaits Details !; 1. Aged Man Succumb Year
 After Accident

John W. o'Keefe. 7S, 66 Beacon street, who has been patient at St. Mary's hospital since he was struck by 3 car on East Main street, nearly year ago, died yes- terday afternoon.
 Coroner Stephen A. Homick said that he is awaiting a report from the medical examiner, Dr. Edward H. KirSchbau1n, as to whether the death was due to injuries received in the accident before determining whether an inquest will be held.
 O'Keefe suffered fractured right leg and skull injuries in the accident which occurred Dec. 28, 1943.
 Born in Cornwall Bridge the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Tucker) OKeefe, he had lived in Waterbury 50 years, residing in the North End section of the city,
 Surviving are 8 nephew, James J. OKeefe, Long Island, N. r., and several cousins in Waterbury
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street, Saturday at BIS to St. Thomas church at g. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home from 3 to 10 D. m. to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
SCOVILL EMPLOYE
 PAINFULLY HURT
Driver of Auto Faces Reck= less Driving Charge in
 City Court

Richard LeVaSseur, B, Falls ave- nue, Oakville, suffered a possible leg fracture this morning when he was pinned between two cars in an accident on Silver street.
 Motor Patrolmen Joseph Phelan and Thomas Bedding said LaVas- seur, passenger in a car which was being lowed along, got out near the Scovill gate to adjust the tow rope. AS he did so, a car driven by John Faval, IT, POT Merline ave- nue, struck the rear of the car that was being lowed, sending it against LeVasseur and the tow-car,t he of- ficerS said.
 LeVaSSeur was taken to St. Mary's hospital in the police ambulance by Patrolmen John Shea and Edward Dunn. His condition was reported as good.
 Faval was notified to appear in city court on charge of reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
UNWED MOTHER
 GIVEN BREAK
Soldiers Wife Willing to Divorce Him for IIlegi-
 mate Child'S Sake

Houston, Tex, Dec. 22-C CUP)- Mrs. Frances E. Smith, comedy 28- year-old war plant welder, started proceedins to divorce her soldier husband today and give a British girl mother of the GIs illegitimate child, a chance for happiness"
 Mrs. Smith decided on her course of action after receipt of a letter from Miss Ida Millington (SQ) of Warrington, Lancashire, England, who sad she was the mother of a two-months-old daughter and that Pvt. J.B. Smith, husband of the Houston woman, was the father.
 Mrs. Smith said she had filed suit for divorce partly because her hus- band, to whom she had been mar ried since 937 betrayed me" and partly because she wanted the Eng fish girl to have a chance to be happy and live the right kind of life"
 T know how she must feel" the pretty brunette said
 J s. Bailey, Mrs. Smiths attor- ney, said he had sent a waiver overseas for the soldier to sign. Bai- ley said that if the waiver is signed by the GI, his commanding officer and by an army chaplain, the suit will proceed.
 She needs him worse than l." Mrs. Smith said. T have no chil- dren by him. And besides. he has a chance to right a wrong"
 Mrs. Smith said she and her hus- band became estranged in 1942, shortly after he entered the Army and became an infantryman. Dur ing his training at Fort Myers, Fla, she visited him a number of times.
 The letter from Miss Millington penned in clear, bold hand, told of how she had fallen in love with the CT, how he had encouraged the friendship by telling her he was unmarried, and the "heartches I felt when found I was to be a mother and learned he alreday was mar ried."
 T cried until I didn't have an- other tear left" the British girl wrote. Tn fact I made myself ill"
 The letter was dated Oct. 5, a short time before the baby ar- rived.
 T don't ask you to get divorce, {" she wrote Mrs. Smith. But if you should I would marry your husband. I'm sure he wants to marry me.
 T honestly love children, but if there is no chance for us being able to get married, I really don't care if I live or die. It's a small town where I live. The houses are close together and everybody knows everybody's business. The people here have rather fashioned ideas. They never give me a chance to explain"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22

After serving three years on the South Pacific War Theater, Pri- vate First Glass Thomas Red De- fancy, U. s. Marine corps, is home on his first furlOugh. A veteran of the battles at Guam, the Solo, mons, Guadacanal, Munda. Rem dOvs and New Georgia, Private Delaney is a member of the 9th Anti-Aircraft artillery and is privileged to sport presidential citation bar.
 Private Delaney is the son of MT. and Mrs. John Delaney of 21S Lounsbury street. He has a brother, John, in the U. s. Coast Guards and a brother, Francis, in the U. S. Navy. Their father is a we'll known member of the Wa terbury Fire Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
WOMAN DEFENDANT GIVEN ALLOWANCE
Judge Munger Asks Ques= tiOns to Determine Hus-
 bands Income

A quick decision in favor of a local woman was Seached by Super for Court Judge Robert L. Munger today when the woman asked for $35 per week as support from her hus- band, whom she claimed earned STA per week.
 The jurist, who indicated he did not care to hear details if the sa- lary testimony was correct, called the husband, Pasquale Cofrancesco, to the stand. The witness, who is bringing a divorce suit against his wife, Pasqualina Cofrancesco, said his pay amounted to $6 per week "after deductions
 You can give your wife $35 per week and that will still leave you $5o," the jurist said in quickly dis posing of the matter, without ask ing for further testimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
REALTOR FILES SUIT
 TO GET COMMISSION

Damages of $500 are sought by Joseph P. Hosey of Waterbury from William and Elizabeth Synnott of Waterbury in real estate commis- sion action filed in the common pleas court today.
 The plaintiff claims the defend- ants engaged him to sell propery at 72 Fleming street, but refused to fol- low through the deal when he ob- tained 8 customer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
Nevs Of Connecticut

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 22-(UP) James Taddeo, 58, died at New Haven hospital today from burns sptfered when he accidentally knocked kettle of boiling water from the stove at his home.
 Hartford, Conn, Dec. 22 - (U.P) - State newspaper and radio editors and publishers will be guests of Governor Raymond E. Baldwin to hear discussion of War Produc- tion problems, by Army, Naval and Federal agency officials tonight at the Hotel Bond.
 Speakers will include Naval Cap- tain A. K. Atkins; Brigadier Gen. eral Drury of the Springfield Ord nance Depot, and Brigadier General H. F. Stafford of the chief or ord- nance office in Washington.
 Middletown, Conn.,, Dec. 22 - GU. P.) - Democratic Lieutenant-gov- ernor-elect Professor Wilbert Snow Of Wesleyan University, said last night that he would not be a can dldate for governor in 1946,
 Professor Snow, who will take of1ice with Republican Governor Raymond E. Baldwin--a Wesleyan AlumnuS - January 3, said he was more concerned with doing a good Job as presiding officer of the sem ate in the next few months"
 Governor Baldwin was the only Republican state officer reelected last month.
 Stamford, Conn. Dec. 22-CUP)
 Playing snowballs with younger brother in the ward of their home, l1-years-old Richard Kanzler com plained late yesterday of a violent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
Fire Record

Bremen were called to a minor blaze at 1405 South Main St. yes- terday afternoon when a kerO- sene torch being used by an Oc cupant to melt ice on frozen water pipes ignited woodwork in the rear of the house. Capt. Eugene Legge. aide to the fire marshal, reported.
 Bremen were also called yeSter- day afternoon to a blaze in a cellar under a vacant apartment in the housing development at 30 JudsOn Circle caused by 8 short circuit,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
RELEASED FROM PRISON

New York, Dec. 22-(UP)--Wil. liam Bioff and George Browne theatrical union executives convict ed in Nov. 1941 of extoring morl than 5000. 900 from the movie in- Gustry, were ordered released iron federal prison in Sand Stone. Minn. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
headache and went into the house He died a half hour later.

New Haven, Conn. Dec. 22.-- Sullfanalamide, the wonder drug of the battle field, was declared ca- pable today of making young peach IeeS immune to Z-diSeaSes.
 The discovery was made by E. M. Stoddard, plant pathologist at the Connecticut Agricultural experiment station, who has reported his fird- ing to the American phytopatho- logical society. Stoddard said the drug gave 100 per cent immuniza- tion to seeding peach trees treat ed in greenhouses two weeks after being injected with the dinease virus. The experiments were started in 1943 and trees treated then show no sign of x-disease, he said.
 lMnoculation with sulfa, without first injecting the virus. however, showed only 70 to 80 per cent con- trol, Stoddard said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
Py VIRGINIA MaePHERsON

United Press Stan COrrespOndent
 Hollywood, Dec. 9 = (UP) = Superior Judge Henry M. Willis to- day continued until Tuesday the paternity suit against Charles Chaplin brought by his protege,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22

As a part of it's local setup to fuIflll promises made in the G. I. Bill of Rights, John w. Hutchin- son, prominent local realtor, re- ceived word from the U. s. Vet erans' Administration i'm Wash ingtOn, D. C., of his appointment as federal appraiser. When a vet- eran files an application involving the purchase or building of 9 house MT. Hutchinson will con- duct the necessary preliminaries investigations before q loan IS granted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22

OTxEEFE-In this city, Dec, 21st, 1914, John W. o'Keefe, of eS Bea- con Street.
 Funeral Saturday at S:15 a. n., from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to St. Thomas Church at 9 a. m. Burial in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22

KNAPP-In this city, Dec. 21st, Street, Plainville, formerly of Wa terbury.
 Funeral Saturday at p. m., from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends relatives and neighbors, especially Shoe Hardware Co.,; Park Dept; and Assembly Room of Sco- will Mfg, for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved mother and sister, Eliza beth Denehy.
 (Signed)
 DENEHY FAMILY,
 MRS. ANTHONY RUGGIERO,
 JOHN SULLIVAN and TAMIL Y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
MASS

MURPHY-First anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat- urdaY morning, Dec. 23rd, at 7:3O o'clock, at the St. Francis Xavier Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Patrick Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Carmela Carbone, who passed away a year ago today: In our hearts your memory fingers. Sweetly, tender, fond, and true There Is not a day dear mother That we do not think of you. (Signed)
 MIR. CARMINE CARBONE
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-22
DIED

 OLSON-In Bronx, N. r., Dec. 21st, 1914, Warren Olson, formerly of Waterbury. Funeral Tuesday at 2 D. m., from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery. WAUGH = In this city, Dec. goth, 1944, Virgil Waugh, of 25 City Mills Lane. Funeral Saturday at D. n., from Clark Funeral Home, 20 State Street. Burial in Riverside ceme- tery. HUSVAR-In this city, Dec. 21st, 1944, Vincent J. Husvar, of IA Washington Street. ence, IA Washington Street, to St. Francis Xavier Church, time to be announced. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1944-03-09
OPA TO CHECK FOOD STORES
Every Store Here to Undergo Sur
yey Next Week

A drive to mobilize price control
forces among retailers and consum-
ers in this district will be launched
March 13 under the direction of the
Local War Price and Rationing
Board, c. L. Harmonson, Board
Chairman, announced today. The
program calls for Price Panel rep
resentatives to conduct a Store
Survey of every food store in the
state. Although the basic purpose
of the Store Survey is to obtain
better compliance with Price Con-
troll regulations by Helping retailers
to understand the necessary re-
quirements, Mr.. Harmonson en-
phasized that the drive will serve
to protect storekeepers and their
customers from Black Market COM
petition.
Long Need For Survey
In the survey, ten popular mar
Iket-basket" foods will be checked
for selling and ceiling prices, Chair
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1944-03-09
The Town Election

The town election came off Mon
day afternoon between the hours of
2 and 5 o'clock, resulting in a
larger poll than for several years
100 against 100 last year. There
were really only two tickets in the
field and they differing but in the
names of a commissioner and as
SCISSOR, though there was a ticket
or two as a side affair because the
lower part of the town had no rep
resentation, just cause of COM
plant for the past several years
The vote was read out as follows
Alderman, H. G.. Budd; Commits
sioners, VIM. A. FAIRIES, John Cos
griff, HID. Boyer; Treasurer, James
P. Hoffecker; Assessor, Jos. B
FAIRIES. The new Board will con-
sist of the following members;
John H. Hoffecker, VIM. FAIRIES
VIM. M. Lewis, ]. c. Robinson
VIM. A. FAIRIES, John Cosgriff ano
H. D. Boyer.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1944-03-09
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Mccoy and Brown, who for a
number of years have been carry
ing on successful business in
merchant tailoring have decided to
make an addition to their business
by taking in handsome line of
gents furnishing goods.
The w. P. Legg harness shop has
been moved to its portion of the lot
next to the Presbyterian Church
and is now being put on a solid
foundation. The contrast between
the shop and the beautiful green
stone structure is decidedly mark
ed, so much so as to cause consid-
cradle comment from those who
are interested in the church.
The Kings Daughters have now
made arrangements to hold an en-
tertainment for the benfit of their
society on Easter Monday, March
26th. The apollo Quartette, a
popular musical company of Phila-
'delphia, will give one of their pro-
grams, and come highly recon-
mended by Prof. Virgil Gordon.
The amount of deposits in our
two banks, subject to check, is
$261 ,653.15.
j. Charles Armstrong, son-in-law
of Mr.. McElwee. the owner, has
bought the Smyrna House.
The property of Edward A.
Smith, on Lincoln Street, sold at
sheriff sale on Saturday, was
bought by the Smyrna Building
Association for $100.
The Smyrna Grange No. 81 was
very profitably addressed last Sat-
urday afternoon by Prof. G. O.
Penny, of the Delaware College
Experimental Station.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1944-03-09
RESOLUTIONS

Whereas: John M. Wick, member of
Citizens Hose Co. No. l, Inc, of Smyrna,
Delaware, was called by death on Thurs
day last, March in the 10th year of his
age.
And Whereas: Brother Wick has spent
long and useful life in this community,
and in all regards had proved himself a
useful man of affairs and won the esteem
and regard of the people of this commune
ity.
He had always evinced life interest in
the affairs of this Company and in his
younger days gave it his close personal at
tention. He was kindly man in temper
ment, firm in his opinions, honest and
straight in his dealings, so that altogether
he made favorable and lasting impress
upon this community as an honest man and
good citizen.
This Company while lamenting his loss,
bow in submission to the will of the Most
High but desire to place upon record this
tribute as to his life and character.
Therefore be it Resolved that this minute
be spread upon the records of this Com
pany and that a copy of the same be sent
to the family of the deceased, and copy
be given to the Press for publication.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1944-03-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Report of Church Services Fol
Next Sunday

First Church of Christ. Scientist
Wilmington, at Park Place and
Van Buren, Street: morning service
IL a. m, Sunday School IL a. m,
Wednesday evening service 500.
Christian Science Society, Milford,
meets at Grange Hall: Morning
service IL a. M; Sunday School IL
a. M, also meets first Wednesday
evening of each month at 8 p. m.
Subject for Sunday, March IL is:
Substance" Golden Text is: Ro-
mans L: 20. The invisible things of
him from the creation of the world
are clearly seen, being understood
by the things that are made, even
his eternal power and Godhead. A
Bible citation from the lesson-ser-
mon is: Heb. IL: 1924. And what
shall 1 more say? for the time
would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and
of Barak, and of Samson, and of
IJephthae; of David also, and Sam
uel, and of the prophets: 33. who
through faith subdued kingdoms,
wrought righteousness, obtained
promises, stopped the mouths of
lions, "a. Quenched the violence of
fire, escaped the edge of the sword
out of weakness were made strong
waxed valiant in fight, turned to
flight the armies of the aliens. A
correlative passage from the text
book Science and Health with Key
to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker
Eddy is: Up. 297: 20-24) Faith is
higher and more spiritual than be-
lief. 1t is a chrysalis state of hui
man thought, in which spiritual
evidence, contradicting the testti-
mony of material sense, begins to
appear, and Truth, the everpresent
is becoming understood. Up. %:
1920 Faith, advanced to spiritual
understanding, is the evidence gain
ed from Spirit, which rebukes sin
of every kind and establishes the
claims of God.