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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
LOAM FOR GREEN
 LAWN ARRIVES

Naugatuck, May 18. - A shipment of loam for the lawn on the Green has been received and work on the lawn will begin shortly, Harold E. Chittenden, park superintendent, said today. MT. Chittenden has asked the cooperation of the pub lie in maintaining the beauty of the green, urging residents not to walk over the grass. He also announced the tennis courts at the Recreation Field are in good condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Memorial Day Parade
 To Start At 1902. M.
All Borough Veterans Units to March; Servicemen's
 Honor Roll to Be Dedicated

wigs church. MT. Ostroski said those planning to attend the Mass are requested to assemble in Py- thian hall at 9:30. They will ride in autos to the church. At 7:30 a. m. Sunday, service groups will as- semble in Pythian hall and proceed to Gunntown cemetery to decorate the graves there with flowers. New flags will be placed at the graves. Taps will be sounded by Raymond Hotchkiss and Austin Phillips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

The houses, when coTnpIeteu, are expected to alleviate housing shortage now existing in Naugatuck.
 Workers have been removing trees and brush during the past few weeks so work on the foundations could be started. A large mechanical shovel has been put to work to ex- cavate for the cellars.
 For the past several weeks, work men have been laying out plans for streets of the development which. is expected, will be accepted by the board of warden and burgesseS as public highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Mrs. Archie Hyde of Cheshire, for- mer Naugatuck resident, recently suffered a fractured wrist recently in . fall on the church steps in Cheshire. Her husband Is mem- Der of the Naugatuck high school faculty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Naugatuck May IS = Ground located on the north western section of the borough which acquired from the H. Whittemore Company, several months ago, was broken today for the construction of the 200houng unit on the FeldChestnut Streets area for the Naugatuck Development Company it announced today by George H. Cassidy. of Waterbury, president of the company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Hospital Bulletins

Two men injured when a piece of coping broke loose from the Barnard school yesterday knock ing their scaifOId to the ground, were reported in fair condition at Waterbury hospital this morning. They are Louis Manchette, 54, and Vito Paliato, 46, of New Haven. Another worker on the scaffoid, Gerald GarinO, New Haven es- capped injury in the accident.
 Anthony RikOwski, 52, 126 Lyons Hill Union City, who sustained an arm injury yesterday at the U. 5. Rubber Company in Naugatuck. was reported in satisfactory con- dition at Waterbury hospital.
 Daniel Laurie, 24, 34 Vine street who suffered a hand injury at Chase Metal Works several weeks ago, entered Waterbury hospital for an operation. His condition was reported good.
 Vincent DiStephanO, 46, llO Wood street, a press operator at the Waterbury Companies, Inc, who sustained an injured finger and burns Of the hand yesterday was reported in good condition at Waterbury hospital.
 The condition of Timothy Cronin of Highland Circle. Nau- gstuck, . patient at the Water bury hospital suffering from sev' ere burns received recently while working at the Naugatuck Chemi- cal. was reported satisfactory at the hospital today. He is said to have been caught in a blast Of steam that bu'Sed his arms and body quite severely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Housing Project Ground Broken
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, May 1S-Robert Cur " and Lucille Morrer, both of 84 South Main street, filed wedding intentions recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

The windy city" Chicago, has an average wind velocity of i2 m. D. h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Three .Naugatuck. couples an nOunced births Wednesday at .tIis. Waterbury hospital. A baby girl was born to MT. and Mrs. Dome chick TorsieIIO, 143 Spring street Union City. Boys were born ta MT. and Mrs. Milton Bristol, AIler- ton Farms and M, and Mrs. Ray Stenson, BIO Hillside avenue. ......
 4 regular meeting of Evergreen chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will be held this evening at in Masonic Temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Excavation Job
 For Cellars On X. Ayers Cassidy
Completed Work Alleviate Present Housing Shortage; 200 Units Being Planned on FieId Chestnut Streets
 By Naugatuck Development Company

Correspondent. Larry shepley-PhOne Naugatuck sO4S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Mrs. Hazel Kralis, wife of the well known restaurateur, Stratton Kralis, has returned to her home on High street from the Waterbury hospital, where she had been a pa- tient some time. Mrs. Kralis is making a satisfactory convales- cence at her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Miss Ada Greer, superintendent of Waterbury hospital, was guest speaker at the dinner meeting of the Naugatuck Rotary club Wednes- day evennig at Stratton's.
 She spoke on the work of the in- stitution.
 Two new memebers were intro duced, John J. Carar, and Harold W. Roberts, both local businessmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
BOSTON BISHOP , APOLLON GUEST
|Rt. Rev. AthenagOfas Speaks to 200 at Hart-
 ford Convention

Hartford, July - Rt Rev. Atl1~ enagoras, bishop of Boston, was the chief speaker at the seventeenth aE1- nual convention of the Pan-Rho- dian Society Apollon of America, at the Garde Hotel Sunday night. The convention marked the twen- tieth anniversary of the founding of the society in Hartford in 1924.
 Professor Emanuel Athanas of Co., lumbia University prehided. Other speakers at the banquet included Panas Staimopoulos. juvenile com- missioner, who represented Mayor Mortensen: Professor Andrew c. Andrews of Chicago; Rev. Nicholas Daleologos, pastor of the Greek Or thodox church in Hartford; De- mos KakridoS, Greek commentator, of Boston; James Petrides, supreme president fthe society: and Ed- ward J. Brown, of Hartford.
 Zacharias Athanasiades of the lo- cal chapter was general chairman of the convention which was attended by more than 200 members, includ- ing more than 60 delegates from the 25 chapters throughout the courl- try.
 MT. Athanasiades' committee was comprised of George Canals, vice. chairman; and the officers of the local chapter; Vostos Boniatis, hon. orary member; George Stamatellos, president: John Anastasakis, vice. president; Savas s. Antonarakis. secretary; s. Emanuel, treasurer: and s. Papajohn, John Stamation, Nicholas Thomas and c. Apostle. board of governors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
War On Many Fronts

The Germans took advantage of bad weather over the channel to step up their robot bomb attacks on southern England by daylight today
 The situation in Denmark was eased somewha today for the pop ulation of Copenhagen, where the general strike was ended under an agreement with the Germans where by gas, water and electricity was restored in the rebellious city. The Germans agreed to lift the blockade of the capitali fthe people returned to work. It was estimated that ap- proximately 100 civilians were killed and 1000 wounded during the re- cent rioting.
 In the Pacific
 In the Pacific, American forces were reported making increasing progress on Saipan in the Marianas, Marines drove halfway through Garapan, the capital which was in flames from land nda sea lombard ment. The Americans had nearly two-thirds of the islnad and the Japanese were estimated to have lost half their garrison in nearly three weeks of bloody fighting.
 Tn the southwest Pacific, 1t was disclosed that American bombers had made a heavy attack on Noem- floor Island, Japanese base in Geel- wink Bay, 55 miles west of Biak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
SMITH REPORTED
 |'OUT' OF RACE
Former State Democratic Chairman Not to Seek
 GubernatOriaI Post

Superior Court Judge P. B. o'Sul- livan of Orange is not likely to be q candidate for Democratic nomina- ton as U. s. Senator this fall de- spite repeated reports that he was seeking the post Judge OSullivan has on recent occasions, expressed his decision not to run, pointing out that his present post as Superior Court Judge is of a lifetime dura- ton. It has also been cited by others that the Derby jurist is in line for @ state supreme court ap- pointment.
 Similar reports as to not car- didate" have been applied to j. Francis Smith of Waterbury whom 1t has been currently reported is seeking the Democratic gubernator- ial post, this fall. Former chairman of the state central committee MT. Smith has been non-committal to date as to his plans. However, those close to him have stated that he has expressed what has amounted to at least a tentative decision to "stay out of the picture.
 Five candidates have openly ex- pressed their desire to be given the nomination. To date, as based on theoretical statistics, Atty. Brien McMahon of Norwalk and former Mayor of Hartford Thomas J. Spell lacy seemed to be leading the other three made up of ex-Gov. Robert A. Hurley, former secretary of state Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse and Atty. William Citron of Middletown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the fol- lowing agreements for weekly pay ments during disability:
 James E. Maloney of Millerton, N r., against American Brass Com. pany of Torrington, $24.63 beginning June q, laceration of right second finger.
 John Mockus of Oakville against American Brass Company, $30 be. ginning June 26. injury to left leg.
 Albert Paquette of l85 Benedict street against American Brass Com. pany, $25.25 beginning June 25, in- jury to right eye.
 Vito Giovanniello, of 43 Meadow street, against Manufacturers Foun. dry Company of Waterbury, $29.3t beginning April l3, bruised right leg.
 Arthur Williams of Watertowr against Princeton Knitting Mills Inc, SPAS beginning May 20, in jury to left little finger.
 Harry Bardot of Torringtor against Union Hardware Company of Torrington, $24.l2 beginning May 20, infected left ear and left cheek Edith M. Sellew of 337 Lincolr street against c. Horace and Flor ence Baldwin of 607 Willow street g beginning May g, fracture oi right wrist.
 John Breen of New Haven against M. J. Daly and Sons, Inc. of Water bury, $50 beginning June 27, frac- ture of left wrist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Quietest July 4th In
 Many Years Expected d
Several Factories Operating Tomorrow; General Sus.
 pension of Business in Effect; Exodus Checked

tracts in force with the Col. O. Mine, Mil G Smother Wcrkers' union.
 Other plants closing for vaea- tions, maintenance and repairs as well as inventory taking, are Pate ent Button O., Platt Bros, Row~ bottom Machine co, Manufacture CTS Foundry Co, Waterbury bat- tery O., Waterbury Buckle O., Waterbury Companies, Inc, Matt tatuck Mfg. Co.. Blake & Johnson Co.,, and Risdon Mfg. O., accord- in gto a Chamber of Commerce. announcement.
 Closing only Tuesday are Thir1- sheet Metals Co.,, and Waterbury Corrugated Container.
 Other firms to operate Tuesday include Bristol Co.,, Lux Clock Co., Waterbury Farrell Foundry & Machine Co., U. s. Time Corp; American Cyanamid & Chemical, Waterbury Tool, division of Vick- CTS, Inc, and Benrus Watch Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Violent Deaths Mar Observance
 Of Past Weekend
By UNITED PREss)

Nine dr0wnings were among the 13 violent deaths occurring in Connecticut during the weekend, and a still hgIher toll was feared as holiday travel hit an aIl-time high.
 The drowning victims included Mrs. Frances Fluney, 32, Willi- mantle war worker, as she vainly tried to save her 8-year-Old son, James, who was swept away by current in WiIlimantic river.
 Another tragedy was reported at Bridgeport when two fishermen Augustine O'Brien, 5S, and George PronOvOst, 68-lost their lives at Lake ZOar.
 There also was a double drown ing at AnsOnia which took the lives of Thomas c. McDuffle, 37, super intendent of the Macedonia Bap- tist church, and ROsalie Curry, 16, one of his pupils.
 Anna Ruchinskas, 16, New Brit ain, drowned in the municipal pool in that city.
 Irving Guyton, 25, South Nor folk, Va, an officer candidate at the Maritime Academy at New London, drowned in an Ocean Beach Park bathing pool.
 At North Ashford, Miss Lena Heisler, 62, Elizabeth, N. J., 8 summer visitor, lost her life when she fell into 8 shallow pond.
 The only highway fatality in the state occurred at Meriden where Norris DOwnes, 40, was struck by a hit-and-run era.
 Salvatore Gardina, 90, Brook lyn, N. Y., a summer visitor at Milford, was killed when he was thrown from a horse.
 AnsOnia pOlivce held Benjamin PlOski, 19, following the death of Frank BrOschO, 39, as result of in- juries suffered in a fist fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
ALIENATION SUIT FILED HERE TODAY
Margaret Foley of Water
 bury Named Defendent in $IO,OOO Action

Damage of $iO,0o0 are sought in an alienation of affection suit filed in superior court today by Mrs. Caroline Henry of Watertown, wife of Armond Henry of Watertown, against Margaret Foley of Water- bury.
 The plaintiff claims the defend- ant by "arts, blandishments and se- duction," alienated the love and af- fections of the plaintiffs husband and destroyed the happiness of her home.
 The complaint states the defend- ant induced the husband of the plaintiff to bring her to the plain tiff's home and to order the plain- tiff to receive her and to board her. The two met at the home in the late hours of the night, the com plaint states. It is alleged further that the defendant finally inducted the plaintiffs husband to leave the plaintiff and reside elsewhere and to sue for divorce.
 The writ is returnable to court in September.
 The divorce action brought against the plaintiff is pending in the Win- sted superior court. Last month the plaintiff was granted a weekly al- lowance of $35 and custody of their child following hearing in the court. The husband also was order ed to pay counsel fees involved in defending the suit.
 Papers in the suit were drawn up by Attorney Michael V. Blansf1eld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
MILITARY POLICE
 START MANEUVERS
Company H of Waterbury, State Guards, Now at
 Mantle

Captain Frank T. Healy. Lieuten- ant Joseph Palmento. and Lieuten- ant oJseph Thompson yesterday led a contingent of 37 men of Go. H.. 10th battalion, military police, State Guard to Camp Baldwin, Mantle for week of maneuvers.
 The quarters at the camp have been much improved in recent years. Until early this year, the bar- racks had been used by the regular Army military police who construct ed new living quarters, recreation halls, and large up to date med- ical dispensary.
 Each day there will be a guard mount. ceremony marking the changing of the guard, in which the band participates. The men will spend two days on the rife range and will hold a review on Friday afternoon. Movies will be shown every night.
 The first days events were mark ed by an outdoor religious service Ofticiated over by Catholic priest, & Protestant minister, and Q Jewish rabbi,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

A quiet Fourth of July appeared certain for tomorrow as fire and poe lice officials promised strict en- forcement of the city ordinance pro- hibiting the sale or use of fireworks in Waterbury.
 Many of the city's factories which have been in continuous operation since l94l have already shut down for holidays ranging from three days to a week Clerks of all the city's retail stores yesterday commenced a three day vacation in accordance with a recommendation of the ner. chants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The exodus by train and bus of vacation bound Waterburiars which Saturday broke all records, slacken- ed off Sunday, and transportation officials hope that a staggering" of returns will ease incoming conges- ton.
 Public service employees will be off on the Fourth as well as employees of the post office, city hall, and state agencies, including the county courts. Banks will close as usual, but the Bureau of Internal Revenue will be open. City Court will be in session.
 Scovill Mfg. Co.,, only one of the city's big three to continue produc- ton on the holiday, will distribute an extra weeks pay to eligible eIn- ployes in lieu of a vacation.
 The Amarican Brass Co.,, and Chase Brass & Copper Co. vaca- ton programs begi n today on a stagger schedule with final shut downs for week set for tolnor- row. Company offices will be closed Tuesday. Production em- pIoyes of both firms received a weeks vacation pay under con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
COURSES IN HOME
 NURSING STARTING

Three new courses in home nurs- ing will open here as soon as sum- cient registration is received. ac. cording to an announcement by Mrs H. T. Pearce, Red Cross nursing di- rector. The classes will meet Mon- day and Wednesday evenings, TueS- day and Thursday evenings. or Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The minimum registration for each class has been set at 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
l5,OOO SECURE
 AUTO TAX STAMPS

More than 15,000 car users have purchased auto use tax stamps at the post office, according to @ re- port by Postmaster Charles A. Babin. Postal officials expect approximate ly 2,500 more to be sold there.
 No figures have been released on the number of stamps sold at the U. s. Internal Revenue office, which took on the sale at its office for the first time this year. The total in this city last year was about 2l,000.
 Operators who do not display the stamp on the windshield of their car will be subject to fine or jail sentence. the U. s. Internal Revenue department points out. Widespread checks will be undertaken and sum- monses will be issued to all violators. RTTv WAR mnNSnC ANn STANgpS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
CHUTE PAJANIAS

Mount Vernon, III. CUP)-Lt. George Reece Grissom, stationed in Italy, has found new use for a camoufiage 'shute. He wrote home that he's going to have @ pair of silk pajamas made from one and he predicted that they would really be f1aShy."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
PERILs OF THE OUTFIELD

Boston. (UP)-Told that her bemedalled ayaitor-sop, on leave from the Italian war theater, was shaggipg flies during the Boston Red Sox pre-ganle practice session Mrs. Fred Mason told Manager Joe Cronin; "Get him out of there quick, He'll be killedp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Walter WincIaelI
 COaSt-tO-COaSt

Nathan, the drama critic Gin an ar- ticle for Esquire last year), com- plained about colyumar "inaccur- acy". He selected quotes about him. self from nearly all the pillos and said they were baseless, etc. Now comes our turn, Ha, Ha, Ha. Reuben Man1oulian, the direc- tor, sent the following complaint about MT. Nathan's accuracy to the editor of the American Mercury: The June issue article, Movies vs Stage by G. J. Nathan is enter taining but not authentic. Curious ly enough, everything MT. Nathan quotes me as having said did not sasy, and, conversely, what I did say MT. Nsthan does not quote."
 The "VOice of the Turtle," pro- ducer is paying full wages to the cast of three during the Summer lay-off Yolandl Mero-Irion has done three hits in row: Rosa linda" Merry Widow" and Helen Goes to Troy Jimmy McHugh's song hit of long ago ("Sunny Side of the Street'D will be the next big revival click. Georgia Gibbs will net work 1t first The big burn at the Latin Quarter bond rally was when 8 delegate walked in and complained because the orchestra played IS minutes overtime. The actors worked longer for gratis. Lee Shubert's big squawk in the barring of critic Robert Gar land (becarse he banned a recent arrivaD was that the critic twas ungrateful" The sudden trans fers" of Capt. I. Lzar and another officer (both thought up the plan to get Moss Hart to write Winged Victory") is rated a nasty deal" The show disbands after 1t is filmed.
 Pat Paree's latest gift from her heart is 8 wrist watch with 72 diamonds .. Walter Wanger'S "Sa- lome" film is testing scores of CO., eds for the lead. Universay will release it OPA will extend rent control to another sixty areas Marjorie Massow, in the lead of Phil Bakers "Take It or Leave It" picture, had stock training in the East. She took a job peddling ciggies in the 20th Century commis- sary waiting to be discovered. Mack Gordon, the Songwriter, helped by Summoning ZanuckS attention The Mocambo in H'wood pulled a neat house-packer by announcing that on 8 certain night everyone in the place would get 8 bottle of scotch. They were miniatures Joan Crawford's phrase for the movie camera: '"The one-eyed mon- ster" If you know A. c. Blum enthal, you can get a bottle ot scotch in Mexico City for $30.
 The LOnergan case Is now in the Coney Wax Museum Ed Gard ner sums up Yvette this way: "She has in her voice what Grable has in her stockings A Coast scandal may break soon over the alleged $25, ,00O gambled away by an of- ficer. It belonged to the commissary The Mills Brothers platterm of "You Always Hurt the One You Love" has sold more than 250,0 in 4 weeks. Bigger than their Paper Doll According to the Berlin radio, Roosevelt is the worst Presi- dent Germany ever had FDR is sending Judge J. Marchisio to Italy for an important post
 George Jessel has Faye EmerSonitis The star he hoped would marry him has decided to give her groom an- other chance |. I. Elinson says not to worry about the reports that hundreds of pickpockets were in Chicago for the Repub Convention ''They were just practicing until the Democrats arrive"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

One hundred and forty thousand acres of timebr in LeFlore county is included in the Ouachita National Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Membership in the International has passed the 100000 mark, or triple the strength at the start ot the defense program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Tn 1889 the Coast Guard saved $63, 100000 worth of vessels and cargo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

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