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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
YOUR GI RIGHTS

avoided by shopping around among different types of banks. For 1n- stance, 5000 banks are nationally chartered, and subject to Federal Reserve Act limitations preventing them from making real estate loans on second mortgage. Since Veter- ans Administration takes first mortgages on CT guaranteed real estate loans, it looks as if veterans will not be able to get the 50 per cent guaranteed home loan from a national bank.
 VA GUARANTEES LOANS
 The Comptroller of the Curren- cy, however, has ruled that the second such loan, which can be 100 per cent guaranteed by VA when necessary to make up full purchase price, won't be consid- cred real estate loan but loan on VAS guarantee. Thus, under going rules, national banks won't loan you money on the first 30 per cent guarantee deal a 4 per cent, but they'll make the second 100 per cent guaranteed loans which can also carry per cent interest - nice work if you can get it.
 The Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, on the other hand, has moved it's old real estate loan limitations of 80 per cent of value of property up to 100 per cent for CT loans, with only 20 per cent necessarily guaranteed by Vet eran's Administration. That means a veteran with a firm credit foot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for specific payments in case of permanent in jury or for weekly payments dur ing disability:
 Dadik werner of Terryville against Eagle Lock Go. of Terry vile, $28.l1 for 25 and 1-3 weeks, 2-3 loss of right middle finger,
 Aired Hill of New Haven against w. Megin, Inc, of Naugatuck, $50 beginning Nov. 10, back sprain.
 John Bilonsic of Torrington against E. J. Kelley. Go. of Torring- ton, $21.16 beginning Oct. IT,. in- jury to left wrist.
 Henry Audette of 133 Draher ave- nue against A. B. Weston, doing haisiness as Weston Equipment Go. e 2l5 Washington, $29.18 for 82 and 1-2 weeks, 30 per cent loss of use of right arm.
 Marie R. Lapio of Oakville against Seymour Smith & Son, Inc, $l6.4S for 19.2 weeks, 40 per cent loss of left index finger.
 Frank Ruwet of Torrington against Hendy Machine Go. of Torrington, $26.24 for 5.7 weeks, Is per cent loss of left middle finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Dartmouth Assets Over 30 Million

Hanover, N. H., Nov. 24-(UP)- For the first time in years, Dart mouth college balanced it's budget without recourse to the alumni fund during 1943-44, Treasurer Halsey c. Edgerton annoSaced today.
 An operating surplus of $7,OOO and the entire alumni fund net of $266, ,OOO has been adden to the col- lege's postwar reconversion reserve, he said.
 The treasurer's annual report also showed that Dartmouth's total as- sets have risen above the $3O,OOO,- 900 mark for the firstt ime. Ouer- ating expenses were the highest Tn Dartmouth's history, but year-round operation of the country's largest Navy v-12 unit, conducted at cost, plus increased endowment of $770,- 2S6 offset the loss from the drop in civilian enrolment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
PRE- WAR FILM
 TO BE EXHIBITED
Circle of Fire Valuable Contribution From Edu=
 catiOnal, War Viewpoint

Francis R. Line, one of the na- tions foremost color photograph CTS, and familiarly called the 'Na- poleon of the Lecture World" will present colored motion picture anc lecture "Circle of Fire" at the Sec ond Church Forum on Sunday even. ing, Nov. 26, at 7:30 D. m. The second Church Symphony orches- tra will present half hour concert at the Forum from to 7:30 p. m George Gentle is the director.
 Just previous to the outbreak oi war with Japan, MT. Line traveleC 25,000 miles throughout the Pacific area to produce his film Circle of Fire" Travelling by Clipper auto, horse and steamer, he went to every section which he felt might be affected by the conflict to come His film is thus a record of many of the most important Pacific bat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24

Florence M. was girl used to taking on responsibility and carry ing through with it. The elder of two daughters in a poor family, she had early stepped into the working world. Her contributions to the family income had tighten ed the fathers burden, and Kate, her kid sister, had been able to have privileges that had been de- nied to Florence. But Florence had not begrudged them. She had herself seen to it that Kate had little money to spend and some good times. When Kate married at eighteen, Florence was as happy about it as though it were her own life's adventure that was opening.
 Florence expected that once the wedding expenses were paid, she would have a little more to spend on herself, but it was not to be. The younger sister had scarcely left home when the father was stricken with paralysis. Florence took over the whole family re- sponsibility For ten years, she supported the entire household.
 In the meantime Rates mar riage had turned out badly. Her husband ran afoul of the law and landed in a penitentiary, and Kate had had to go out and work to support her boy. Broken in spirit, she soon broke in health, too, and when little Billy was seven years old, Kate died.
 Florence immediately took the child under her care. To make end meet, she put in Saturday after moons working for another con- cern, took typing home to do at night. But, devoted as she soon became to Billy, the strain of sup porting four people on a stenog- rapher's salary was telling on her heavily.
 One day she bethought herself of social security. Her sister had worked, she knew, in covered em- ployment. Perhaps Billy might be entitled to something.
 q isn't that I don't want to support Billy" she told the people at the Social Security Board field office. T loved my sister and l love her boy and want to keep him with me. But I have the old folks, too, and I can't seem to swing it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
BUILDING PERMITS

A building permit for repairs after fire to the property at 151 Hillside avenue owned by the Wa terbury National Bank as trustees where the late Julia BarnOfsky maid at the residence was burned to death was issued today by the city's building inspector. The per- init was for repairs in amount of $2,OO0.
 Other permits issued were in- cIuded two for FargnOli Bros. O., for alterations at 389 Piedmont street, moth in amount of $2OO to the J. E. Smith Lumber Co.,, 65 Benedict street for repairs to lumber shed in amount of S2,0OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Ethel Barrymore Enroute To Va.

New York, Nov. 24.-(UP)-Ethel Barrymore was enroute to Hot Springs, Va, today to recuperate from pneumonia.
 Miss Barrymore left Flower Fifth avenue hospital yesterday. Dr. Louis Rene Kaufman said she would requiere a weeks rest before she would resume her role in En- bezzled Heaven, a Theater Guiln production suspended when Miss Barrymore was taken ill Nov. 13.
 Miss Barrymore's illness had been announced as influenza complicated by heart ailment, until yesterday when it was revealed to have been pneumonia.
 Her daughter, Ethel Barrymore Colt, was with her on the Virginia trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Hospital
 Bulletins

Louis LanvilIe, 60, 263 North Main street, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital this morning after suffering a possible fracture of the skull and both legs when he was struck by a car driven by Frank MarielIO, IS Bennett street, on West Main street, near the Wal d0rf cafeteria. Lanville who was reported in fair condition, was driven to the hospital by Patrol man John Mcdonald in the police ambulance. Motor PatrOlman JO- seph LOvalIO is investigating the accident.
 Joseph Lechwalla, 34, S3 Eddy street, Oakville, who was injured in an automobile accident yester- day morning, was reported in good condition this morning at St. Mary'S hospital.
 James Daley, 61 Inman ave- nue, injured in a fall on the side walk last night, left St. Mary's hospital this morning.
 Emil HOwes, 83 CharlevOux street, was reported in good con- ditiOn at St. Mary's hospital where he was admitted last night for treatment of a fractured ankle sustained in a fall near his home.
 Carmine CucciniellO, IS, B Vista place, who sustained a fractured left arm in a football game yes- terday, was reported in good con- ditiOn at Waterbury hospital.
 Miss Nellie Hanley, 1O3 Fair mount street, who suffered frac- tured right hip last night in a fall at her home was reported in good cofsGisESA sSA Waterbury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24

tie zones and gives full portraya of such areas as the Dutch EaS Indies, Singapore, Philippine, Guam and the Clipper journey via Wake and Midway to Hawaii. The film reveals ''Inside Japan" and con. tains the last professional colorec motion pictures to come out of that country. You see youngsters in the schools, marching with the Nag goose step' learned from Germany Japanese propaganda methods arc unmasked. You SC rural Japan anc learn why the country cannot be starved out. In overrunning the Dutch East Indies and the Philip of the wealthiest islands in the world. This film covers these areas completely anud shows the rubber tin, spices and rice which make them vital. MT. Line shows why they must be re-taken. Americas vital defenses in Hawaii, stronghold of the whole Pacific, are graphically pictured and explained. MT. Line ac' tualIy shows Hickam Field ane Pearl Harbor. Circle of Fire k the film which has brought fame to Francis Line wherever he has shown it through the nation. Il gives constructive portrayl to one o1 the worlds most important regions It is now more vital than ever.
 Line is a graduate of the Univer- sity of Michigan, member of Pm Beta Kappa and the Adventures Club of Los Angeles, and regular lecturer at the leading universities and lecture courses of America. He has received high commendatlor from Dr. Melville B. GroSVepor o1 the National Geographic society where he has lectured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Funds To Be Available
 ForReservoir Expenses
Two Budget Items Consolidated to Meet Payments;
 Surplus to Be Utilized in Retiring Water Bonds

bonds will be necessary. The 1941 legislature authorized the city to sell $2,O0O, 900 worth of bonds for the pipeline and reservoir. To date there have been sold $1 ,485 900 worth of them. In addition the city has received $450, 900 from the federal government as a direct grant and will shortly received a $50,OOO grant as final payment.
 Likewise, it is understood that city officials will ask the 1945 legislature to exclude these water bonds from those subject to the debt limitation. A stipulation of the 1941 legislature was that the bonds ze so included, due to the fact that the city's bonded debt at that time exceeded the legal limit. It is now below the limit, however, and will continue to drop below it annually to the extent that bonds are re- deemed during the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24

Consolidation of two budget items for 1945 was voted by the Board of Finance at it's meeting held this week to approve the estimates and forward same to the Board of Al- derrnen. The items affected are re- ferred to as WSB-41 and WSB-42, representing amounts set up through sale of bonds to finance construc- tion of the city's second pipeline and the Pitch Reservoir.
 The former presently shows a balance of $2O, ,595 AT, which, accord ing to City Comptroller Cornelius F. Maloney, vii be transferred into WSB-42, now showing a balance ot $7,113.85. These funds, plus a fed- eral grant, will be used to pay re- tainment fee of $65, ,452.29 to l.. G. DeFelice & Son, Inc, the firm which constructed the Pitch Reservoir. Whatever balance remians, accord ing to the Comptroller, will ulti-- mately be applied to redemption ot water bonds, Series of 1941, under provisions of the city charter rela- tive to unexpended balances in bond funds.
 As reported Wednesday the board approved a 1945 budget appropria- ton of $6,541, ,803 which will be pre- sented at public hearing or the board of aldermen on Dec, at 7:3O in the aldermanic chambers. At thta time Grand List of $190. .528,- 639 was submitted with 8 $5,7OO, ,OOO tax revenue anticipated as based on the List.
 At the same time it is expected that the unissed water bond series of 1941 will be closed out through legislative approval, as it IS not exnected that further sale of these
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Litigation In Local Courts

A verdict of $500 was returned Tuesday by common pleas court jury in the civil action brought by Elmer c. Kiessling of Middlebury against LeRoy West of Woodbury. The plaintiff claimed the defend ant rented his property in Wood bury July 1, 1943 for a year. and neglected to pay rent and electri- city expenses. He alleged further the defendant used hay kept in the barn, and took away furniture when he moved.
 A settlement out of court has been reported in the $100,000 aliena- tion of affections suit brought by Mrs. Lida Stevens of Woodbury against Mrs. Patricia Hurd of New York City and New Hartford in the Winsted superior court. De- cision in the divorce action she is bringing against Alden G. Stevens has been reserved by Judge John H. King. The alienation suit has been withdrawn from the court docket.
 A jury hearing Is scheduled to re- sume Tuesday in common pleas court the civil action brought by Helen E. Sincaster of Waterbury against her husband, John H. Sin- caster, also of this city. The woman seeks $500 damages, claiming her husband failed to follow an agree ment made January to pay her $15 weekly for support and for food for both of them.
 The husband has filed counter claim, asking for $350 damages. He claims his wife has refused to move from the first floor tenement at g Brewster street to the second floor, and has continued to occup the first floor herself while he lives upstairs. He alleges he needs the income that could be derived from renting the first floor and that he has lost esti- mated rent of $50 per month.
 A hearing in the case opened Wednesday with Judg John T. Gull linan prsiding.
 Withdrawal papers were filed in SupC14OA COuAI IOOdy HI CAAC @o,VOV civil action brought by Joseph Mar rinas of Waterbury against the City of Waterbury. A jury hearing in the case opened several weeks ago, but a settlement was oreported reached shortly after the trial started.
 The plaintiff sought recovery for injuries allegedly sustained March 13 when he fell up to his waist in manhole at Washington avenue and Lafayette street. The accident oc- cured at 4 a. m. while the plaintiff was on his way home from work. He claimed the cover on the manhole was loose and slipped out of place when he stepped on 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
PURPLE HEART MEDAL,
 WALLET FOUND HERE

A wallet containing sum of money, furlough papers and rail- roa dticket has been found and will be returned when proper identifica- tion has been established. Milton Smith of R. F. D., No. 3 is believed to be the owner. Joseph Brenneis, adjutant of the American Legion, has been notified of the recovery of the wallet.
 A Purle Heart Medal and other wartime decorations wrapped in a package were found this morning on Fiske street Owners may contact Miss Nancy Delaney director of the Veteran Advisory Office, City Hall, who now has these items in her pos session. Miss Delaney may be con- tacted by calling 4-8660.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
.Wodehouse Sent
 To Pas de Calais

Paris, Nov. 24.-(UP)-P. G. Wodehouse, world famed British humorist, has been banished from Paris to the Pas De Calais area of northern France after a police investigation into charges that he collaborated with the Nazis during their four-year occupation of France.
 The celebrated creator of Jeeves, the perfect gentleman's gentleman, denied angrily that his broadcasts over the Berlin radio were evidence of sympathy for the Germans, and asserted that his Nazi-sanctioned talks were "only for fun.
 Wodehouse was believed to be en- route for the town of Hesdin, where he will stay at the villa of a friend, M. De Rocuigny, not far from his own bombed-out home at Le Tou- uuet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Fine, Jail Sentence
 Aftermath Of Brawl
.Iudce Summa Declines to Give Baldwin Street Youth
 Any Consideration in View of Previous Record

testified that Hanley, without warn- ing struck and knocke dhim dowr in Claffey's restaurant on Nortf Main St., last night, and later struck Mrs. Margaret, zorn, 299 Oak St Patrolmen Joseph Dwyer and Joseph Dereskevich made the arrestd.
 Hanley denied the charges. Re- jecting Atty. Ralph c. Coppeto'! lpea that no more than a money penalty be imposed, Judge Summe declared, "this man has very bac record mad is entitled to no con Sideration from the court.
 Willie High, 27, 57 iVne St., paio $6 for nolle on charges of failing to set the brakes on a parked car Prosecutor Albert w. Hummel said that Highs car rolled down iVne St. into the front of store at 24l Cherry St. yesterday causing slight damage.
 Other cases: Edward Pronovost 37, 42 East Liberty street, non-sup- port. nolled; Michael Bannewicz, 50 636 Bank street, non-support, con tinued to Nov. 28: Walter BanaSeW- ski, 30, g Chase Park avenue, non- support, continued to Dec. '22; Ed ward Nichols, 27, 210 Baldwin street non-support and assault, nolled; Lucian Arlington, 27, 76 Pearl street, non-support, continued tc Dec. 22; Raymond Corpaci, 26, 3s South Grove street, Meriden, road rules violation, continued to Nov 25: Raymond J. Proper, 34, 50 Wa terville street, road rules violation continued to Nov. 25; Royal Porzen- hem, 21, 65 Comiston avenue, road rules violation, nolled for $6; Louis Guiliano, 52, 25 Inman avenue, V1o- lating the city sanitary code in re- gards to cesspools, continued to Nov 27; Rose DiLantineo, 2S, 31 Elm wood Ter, Torrington, passing g stop sign, continued to Dec. '; Doug last Littlejohn, 35, 841 Main street Oakville, parking within 25 feet oi an intersection, $6 bond called; Ma rio uliano, 16, 146 Bridge street parking violation, $5 bond called Mary H. Rickets, 16 and Augusta Rickets. IS, GA Blakeslee Circle nisbehavior, committed to state farm for women, appealed.
 A mittimus was ordered for Peter Krakauskas, 35, 294 Washington avenue, who failed to pay a $25 fine imposed on motor vehicle charges two weeks ago.
 In Thursdays City Court session Edward Clarke, A, and his wife Katherine, 35, oth of Bridgeport were given continuances to Saturday under $5,000 bonds on charges o1 taking jewelry and other valuableS worth $600 from the apartment ol MT. and Mrs. George Brown, 48 Gen. ter street.
 Chief Inspector Joseph R. Bender said all the missing articles hac ben recovered. Detectives Paul Moy- nihan and James Stack said thai the theft was reported week age after the Clarke couple left the Brown apartment where they were rooming.
 Katherine Ricci, 33, charged with violation of the city parking ordinance was granted nolle
 Other motor vehicle cases ant their disposition: Melix Plourde, 38 q Hickory street, violation of park ing ordinance, $5 paid; Sidney War. ner, 35, 1920 North Main street, vio- lation of state parking law, $6 bono forfeited; James Accusti, 30, 31 Camp street, violation of parking ordnance, $5 paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
HANNA REPUDIATES
 CHAUFFEUR CHARGE
Produces Letter to Show Authority in Campaign;
 Expected Abuse

Repudiation of charges that he was a chauffeur only'' for Peter B. Higgins unsuccessful Democratic candidate from the Fifth Congress sional District have been brought forth by John Mama by means oi a letter signed by Robert L. Walkin- shaw of the c. I. O. Political Action Committee stating that the letter certifys that Mamma is acting as political manager" for Higgins, as was claimed by Mama.
 The letter is as follows:
 To Whom It May Concern:
 This letter will certify that the bearer, John Mama of Waterbury, Conn, is acting as political man. ager handling the campaign of Peter Higgins who is running for Con- gress in the 5th congressional dis trict. MT. John Mama will handle this campaign in behalf of the 5th congressional district Political As- tion Committee, c. I. O."
 (SigneO
 ROBERT L. WILKINSHAW
 Mama had declared as unfortun- ate the criticisms levelled by Higgins and Harold Senior of the c. I. O.-P A. c. that the Waterbury Democra- tic arty had failed to support the party earnestly. In rebuttal Hig- gins had claimed that Mama had not been his political manager but had been hired" as 8 chauffeur.
 In response to criticism brought by Senior, MT. Mama stated that he was mot surprised as whenever someone in the organization ex- presses an opinion contrary to his he is subjected to all sort of abuse. ' Mamma is member of Local 251, C I. O. although now working at the Bridgeport Brass Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Society Notes Mothers Club
 Plans Actiuities

Plans for a Christmas sale and party to be held Wednesday, Dec. 13, were made, Wednesday night at a meeting of the SS. Peter and Paul Mother's club at the school hall.
 Each member is asked to contri- bute at least one article for the sale which will be held from 1 to 10 D m. at the school hall. Refresh ments will be sold, it was announc- ed.
 Salesladies will be Mrs. Margar- ct Dwyer, chairman, Mrs. Maurice Altman, Mrs. Frederick Webb, Mrs. Marcel Young, club president; Mrs. Joseph Rolandi, Mrs. Mildred Skel- ley Mrs. Margaret Benner, Mrs. Michael Murphy, Mrs. Francis Rob- inson, Mrs. William Keaveney and Mrs. Francis Blum.
 In charge of decorations are Mrs. Charles Mccarthy, Mrs. Rolandi, Mrs. Ralph Gallo, Mrs. Peter Kelly and Mrs. Henry Rochette.
 Mrs. Rochette is in charge enter tainiI ent for the Christmas party to be held at the school hall We'd nesday, Dec. 20,
 Mrs. Rolandi and Mrs. Young will be hostesses at youth dance tomorrow night at the Anderson school gymnasium. The dance will follow a basketball game.
 Six new members admitted to the club last night were Mrs. Patrick Hogan, Mrs. Timothy Sullivan, Mrs. Bernard Boyce, Mrs. Teresa Satur- no; Mrs. Ebby Boulanger and Mrs. Simon Donahue.
 Reports were read at the meet ing by Mrs. Blum, secretary, and Mrs. Keaveney, treasurer. Rev. John Sullivan attended the meeting. A social followed the session.
 Mother M. Elenita, superior gen. eral of the order of the Sisters of Charity at Convent Station, N. J., recently spent a few days at St.. Mary's Convent, Cole street, this city.
 Petty Officer, first class, and Mrs. F. Wallace Robinson, Baldwin street, announce the birth of a son, John Wallace, on Nov. 19 at St. Marys hospital. Mrs. Robinson is the for mer Loretta Reilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Prison Guard Shoots Guard

Joliet, H., Nov. 24.-(UP)-A guard and several prisoners were in- jured today in a burst of gunfire when a group of inmates tried tc break out of Stateville penitentiary
 The injured guard was Flank Skadds, who was struck by bull let fired by another guard in a tower on the prison wall.
 State and Jolie police hastened to the prison and aided in quell- ing the disturbance.
 The prisoners apparently at- tempted to rush past guards at the southgate.
 Ten or 12 convicts were involved in the attempted break, but none escaped, officials said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
Reelection Of CIO Officer sAssured

Chicago, Nov. 24.-(UP)-Re election of all officers of the GIG was prenicted today as the union met for the final session of its sev- enth annual convention, at which Secretary of the Interior Harold L Ickes will speak.
 Although the convention proper ends today, meeting of the execu- tive board of the National Citizens Political Action Committee tomor- row will hold many Of the dele gates over for an additinoal day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-24
AUXILIARY PLANS
 CHRISTMAS SALE

The Ladies' Auxiliary of All Saints Church met Wednesday af- ternoon at the Parish hall. Plans were made for the Annual Supper and Christmas sale to be held Thursday, December 7th from 5 to 2 o'clock.
 Due to the small eating capacity only 100 people will be served. Ticets can be obtained from any member of the auxiliary as there will be no tickets sold at the door.
 Those who attended were: Mrs. William Windebank, Mrs. Bert Sage, Mrs. Alex Barley, Miss Car- rie Woodruff, Miss Margaret Bo- den, and Mrs. Clifford Glenning.