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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29

and principal speaker. Over . thousand adult Boy Scout Leaders of New England will be on hand to greet the National Chief and par- tieipate In Q one-day convention in the interest of Scouting in the six States of the Region, according to an announcement made today by Don w. Mover, Regional Scout Executive at Boston.
 Regional Chairman William V. M, Fawcett of Newton, MasSachu- sets, will preside over the Confer. ence Program and he will be as- sisted by prominent National and New England Scout officials.
 One of the colorful features of the Conference will be presentation, for the first time of the Award of the Silver Antelope, for distinguish ed service to Boyhood in Ne wEng- land, These awards will DC made to ten outstanding New England Scouter leaders. Another interest," Ing feature will be the September Report from the 70 Local Councils on the Regional campaign for a thousand new Boy Scout units in i944. Each Council accepted 6 quo- to and will report its progress. Mat. tatuek Council will report that 1t has organized 20 new units against e quota of 8 or s7 per cent to date, and expects to top It's quota sub. stantially by the end of the year.
 The Conference Program opens at 9:S0 e. n. with registrations, and the Morning Session gets un- dervay at l0:30 o'clock with Dudley II. Dorr of Lancaster Massachu- sets. presiding, At the Luncheon Session the speaker will be the Rev, c, Ernest Lynch of Portland, Maine, prominent in Scouting circles as an r-dinner and radio speaker. The Luncheon Tableau will feature 70 uniformed Scouts or Cubs from the various Councils whose brothers are In tho Military Service.
 The afternoon Discussion Groups will include such topics as Scout Advancement, Clubbing, Sea Scout- ing, Commissioners, Troop Commit tee operation, Executive Board and District Committee functions, and will be followed by Q short talk on "War-Time Public RelationS' by Leslie c. Stratton, National Direc. tor of Public Relations of the Boy Scouts of America.
 The Banquet in the evening will be e "high-spot" of the Conference, and from present indications 1t will be e sell-out. Attorney James O. shannon of Bridgeport, Connecti- cut, will preside as Toastmaster and the Program will feature the install lation of the new Regional Chair man elected in the Morning Session. Dr. Fretwell's address will close the Conference,
 Scout Executive David F. Babson is attending a special pre-Confer- ence meeting at swampscott today as a member of the Committee pre- pairing discussion topics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
5 New Blue R0tion Stamps Out Sunday

Washington, Sept. 2o.-(UP)- Five new blue ration stamps and three additional red ones will be- come good Sunday when blue ration tokens are discontinued.
 The new blue stamps to be vali- dated for purchasing processed foods arc: M-, N-5, P-5, Q-5 and R-5. The red stamps are: H-5, J-5 and K-5.
 All stamps are worth 10 points each, giving the housewife a total of 50 points a month per ration book for processed foods and 30 points for meats and fats. All will be good indefinitely. No more red stamps will be validated until Oct. 29. The next blue stamp will be validated Nov. 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
FDR Loshes 

Washington, Sept. 29.-UP)-- President Roosevelt today denounc- ed Argentina for submitting to in- creasing Nazi influence" and seek ing to "undermine" the safety of the American republics by spreading the word that the Allies are divided in their attitudes toward Argentina.
 MT. Roosevelt issued a strongly worded statement saying that this government felt increasing concern over developments in Argentina dur ing recent months.
 It is 'paradoxical," he said, that Nazi influence in Argentina is inc creasing at a time when Germany is moving nearer to actual defeat in Europe. It also is paradoxical, he said. that a "vast majority" of the people of Argentina still are stead- fastly faithful to their ideals of democracy.
 He accused the Argentine govern ment of having "repudiated" solemn pledges to the other American re- publics, and said that unless we now develop respect for such pledges, there can be "lttle nope for international security.
 Buesnos Aires, Sept. 2o-(UP)- The government was revealed today to have closed its doors to Axis war criminals, forbidding them to enter the country or make deposits or purchases in Argentina.
 The actions were announced in an official statement by the foreign office, which said 1t was "uncon- ceivable" that informed quarters could have accepted as true press reports in Great Britain and other countries that Axis war criminals could be granted asylum here.
 The foreign ofiice said Argentlna's position was explained to the Brit lsh government on Sept. % by its ambassador in London, AEiguel An- gel carcano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
Coffee MoY
 Be Rotioned
By EULALIE MCDOWELL

United PFege Btaw C0FPesp0n0enV
 Washington, Sept. 20.-(UP)-The once Of Price Administration was faced today with the problem Of raising the price of coffee or seeing the nations supply dwindie to the point where rationing again may be fiecessafy.
 Coffee stocks now on hand, 1t was learned, are enough to iast no more than six inonths-ilore probs ably about four, And importers have advised OPA they are unable to import more from Brazil, this couns try's principal supplier, at present ceiling prices.
 A high 0PA spokesman said tiie iFnporters' request for revision ifl ceilings was under consideration and that a ruling would be announced at the earliest possible moment.
 Some officials forecast 6 return to rationing early next year unless imports are increased considerably and very soon. One official said that without increased imports the supply may be so low that ever ra. tioning will not give every con. surner his share.
 Estimates of the current supply vary. The State Department, which is keeping in close touch with the situation, says 1t should last six months. OPA says four. The importers believe three is closer to the mark.
 Importers met with deputy OPA Administrator for Price James ?. Brownlee this week and reported that Brazilian producers, experi- encing their third consecutive short crop. would not sell at prices re. fiecting ceilings set in this country. They were said to be holding their coffee speculatively-either for re. moval of .. 6. ceilings or opening tip of European markets after de. feat of Germany,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
Big Three Moy Meet In Turin

London, Sept. 20-(UP)-The London Daily Mails diplomatic cor- respondent said last night that a Roosevelt Churchill Stain meeting is planned for some time in Deccm. Der, probably in Turin, Italy.
 There was no ainplihcation of the Daily Mail report, which may have been inspired by Prime Minister Churchiil's statement in commons that such Q meeting would be de- sirable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29

clothing dishevelled. by Roland Buocce. AS, who lives in the tene- ment house.
 The newspaper on which the vic- tim's head rested was a copy of the Lawrence Evening Tribune dated July 8. io44. Police said Mrs. Hamel's head had been smashed, evidently with a blunt instrument. No weapon was found at the train-swept scene os the attack,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
DEMOCRATIC TOWN
 MEETING TONIGHT

organizational plans for the com- ing campaign will be outlined at to- nights meeting of the Democratic town committee at party headquar- ters. 70 North Main street. at 6 ?. m. Maurice P. Tangney and Nell P. iA9aloney, chairman mad secretary, respectively. will preside. All mem- n8ze aTe requested Co attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
Auditing Firm Renamed
 By Board Of Finance
No Formal Bid Made By Local Auditors on Contract;
 Ethical Standards Observed in Overtures

choice among the local firms of the board. However as MT. ConnorS fors wArded word that he would abide by the practice of not submitting . bid in competition the consideration was withdrawn, and the contract awarded to Barrow, Wade, Guthrie Inc,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
Women Slain In Tenement

Lawrence, Mass, Sept. 29. (UP)-- Her battered head lying on a lews- paper bearing the headline, "Uses Axe to Kin Wife" a Lawrence widow was found behind e tene. ment house here last night and died at Q hospital 10 hours later. Police said she may have been raped.
 The victim. Mrs. Yvonne Hainel, l5, had quit work ct the Lawrence Lumber co. once at 10 D. m. last night. Only 10 minutes later she vas founds unconseious and her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following realty deeds are on Ale aA the oiflee of the town clerk: Warranty Deeds; Rosa Hefbst Co PellegrtnO Auleta. Property on the nOrtherly side of Spencer avenue.
 Mortgage Deed: Aeasle Smith to David Sheldon. Property on Second avenue.
 Release of MortgAge: Waterbury Savings Bank to Ausanina Verlbeya.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
THoNAASToN
GARD OF THANKS

GARD or THANKS
 we wish to thank our many aDHds, relatives and neighbors, N6P che expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved son and brother. Pfc. Louis Olcese.
 (Siened)
 AfR. and MRS. PETER OLCESE and FAMILY, 1kR. and MRS. HENRY CURTISS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
APPLICATION FOR
 GASOLINE BOOKS

Plant transportation committee chairmen will distribute appiicatieH forms for new "A' gasoline ration books Monday, according to an an' nouncement by Mrs. Archer Rowbot. tom, chairman of the local gagos line panel october i9 has been set as the final date for return oI the applications.
 The now coupons will take effect Nov. 9, on expiration Of the cur rent No. ii stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
ZIMMERMAN IRKS
 THURSDAY SHOPPERS

Thursday night shoppers ran is,. to trouble for the third consecu- tive week as nearly c half inch of rain fell in scattered bursts.
 Last week 1.72 inches fell in . heavy story. and the week before q tropical hurricane dashed the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-29
Jops Claim Win or D s AirfieId
By United Press

A Japanese communique claimed today that Japanese forces had oc- cupied an American air base" at Tanchuk. approximately 90 miles south of the abandoned U. s. air. field at Kwelin. China.
 The communique, broadcast by Tokyo radio and recorded by FCC. also reported that Japanese forces had occupied Packing, 100 miles north of Kweilin.
 The reports were not confirmed by Allied sources.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
SCARLET FEVER l CASES REPORTED
Three Credited to Water= bury in Weekly MOr=
 bidity Statement
NEA Telepl1oto.
NEA Telephoto.

A total of seven varied types of communicable diseases was reported for Waterbury for the week ending Feb. 26, according to the weekly morbidity report issued by the state department of health. Three cases of scarlet fever, ? of whooping cough and one each of lobar pneu- monia and measles made up the weekly total.
 State totals for the various dis eases reveal that measles was the only communicable illness that showed an increase with last weeks total of 360 being 30 over the pre- vious weeks total. Other totals were, lobar pneumonia 35 cases as compared to a previous week total of 58; whooping cough, ' cases as compared to IS; scarlet fever, 79 cases dropping sharply from the weeks previous total of 104 and spinal meningitis of which cases were reported the same total as the previous week.
 Other diseases reported were; chickenpox, 196 cases; humps, 81 cases; German measles, 29 cases; typhoid fever, case and no cases of diphtheria reported for the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
Sailor Claims
 He's Ex-Gesfopo

New York, Feb. 29.-UP)-The Federal Bureau of Investigation to- day checked the claims of a man who surrendered to police and as. serted that he was a German Ce- stapo agent, landed by submarine on Long Island three months ago.
 His mission, he said, was com pleted.
 The prisoner, who showed a pass port bearing the name Alfred Lll- ley and describing Lilley as sea- man attached to British ship now in port, was held by police on a charge of violating immigration laws in abandoning his vessel.
 Wearing British sailors uni. form, the suspect surrendered to Patrolman George Archenbeck last night. Taken to a police station, he stated he was a captain in the Gestapo and had decided to surren- der because my mission in America is completed"
 Police said the suspect claimed that the seaman to whom the pass port had been issued was dead. He described himself aS a g year old German native, educated in England and that his last address was Cov- entry, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
OBITUARY

RINALDI Mrs. Giovannina (BiondD Rinaldi, died late last night at her home, 752 East Main street, after brief illness. She was the widow of Francesca Rinaldi, who died January 27 this year. A native of Italy, she had been a res- ident of Waterbury for A years. Survivors include four sons, Nicholas, and Angelo, of this city, Thomas of Danbury and Corporal Jerry Rinaldi, U. s. Army; two daughters, Lena Rinaldi of this city and Mrs. Adolph Lerz of Syra- cuse, N. r.: two brothers, Ralph Biondi of Waterbury and Ascanio of Hamden; a sister, Mrs. Maria DeMarino of Waterbury; five grand children, and several nieceS and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning from the Maiorano Funeral Home. 95 Willow street at o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 p. m. and tomorrow from to 10 p. m. Friends are ask ed to please omit flowers.
 HOLT-Mrs. Mary Webster Holt, wife of Fremont A. Holt, died sud- denly this morning at her home, 54 Highland Ave-. Watertown. She was born Nov. g, 1880, in Waterbury, ths daughter of Arthur T. Webster and the late Addie (Tallmadge) Web- ster.
 She is survived by her husband and father, both of Waterbury. She was member of the Congregati tional church in Watertown, and the Young Women's Auxiliary of the church. The funeral will be cid Thursday at p. m. at the Alder. son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue, Rev. John M. Deyo of the Con- gregational church in Watertown of- ficiating. Burial will be in River. side cemetery, Waterbury.
 DeVICARISI-Alfonso Devicarisi, age "A years, of $40 Bank street, died early this morning at the Water- bury hospital following a short ill., ness. He was native of Italy com- ing to the United States and this city fifty years ago where he has since resided. He was an employe of the American Brass company until the time of his illness.
 The funeral will take place Thurs day from the Colasanto funeral home, 032 Bank street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lolrdes where a requiem high Mass will be celebrated. time to be announced. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to 10 o'clock and tomorrow from 2 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
DRIVER FINED ON
 TWO COMPLAINTS
Evidence Heard in COn= nectiOn With Auto Crash
 Early New Years Day

Clifford Farrell, 56, 1862 Hamilton avenue, was fined $115 when he was arraigned before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court this morning on charges of reckless driving and evading responsibility. Judge Sum- ma remitted $40 of the fine.
 Farrell was arrested on Hamilton avenue, at 2 a. m. New Years morn ing by Motor Patrolmen George Mc- Elligott and John Griffin on con- plaint of Joseph Longo, who said Farrell's Ford truck had sideswiped his car, which was being driven by his daughter -in-laW, K at h e rine Longo, and then continued on. MT. Longo said after the accident he drove after Farrell.
 Farrell said he had not been aware of any accident.
 Other cases: Thomas O'Connor, 36. Flanders Road, wood bury, drunken driving, fined $100, $40 re- mitted; Ronald Desoroches, 29, 32, State street, James Franklin, 9, POS Warner street; Nicholai Turner, 36, 40 Theroux avenue, Fred Levesque, 34, T Greenwood avenue, Leo Cor cean, 19, 436 South Main street, AL bert Rosito, 27, 9 Mereline avenue, parking within 25 feet of an inter- section, $6 bonds called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
MANY FATHERS
 IN DRAFT CALL
Local Boards to Call Up
 Accepted Men Within :: Three Weeks

Survey of the possibilities of re- classification of many local indus trial deferred eligible draftees is not expected to deplete the number of many Waterbury pre-Pearl Har- Dor fathers who are expected to be sent by local draft boards for final induction sometime within the sec- ond and third week of March.
 Local authorities stated today that such reclassification will take many weeks before composite pie ture of the results may be viewed and the majority of the work in volved will be done by industrial employers by means of fresh re- view of their manning table sched- Iles.
 Some authorities have expressed doubt as to just how much this re- classification would alleviate the father draft situation, as 1t was pointed out that in other states as well as cities here in Connecticut, fathers have been inducted since late last year, and the injection of this new procedure seemed to be more of an attempt to camouf1age a situation that cannot eventually be avoided, namely the drafting of fathers. It is expected that all local boards will meet their next quotas as many hundreds of draftees were accepted recently at the New Haven induction center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
WEST END CLUB
 ARRANCES PARTY

Singing, dancing, refreshments and entertainment of all sorts will be free at the event scheduled for March at the Russell school and sponsored by the West End Commit nifty club. Members met last night at the quarters in the Southern New England Ice Go.
 The party which is scheduled for 7:3O D. m. will be in charge of Mrs Mary Pipen and Mrs. Paul Kroha ot the War Recreation activities com mittee who have announced that Mayor Monagan has been invited to attend.
 Twelve new members have joined the club, it was announced.
 The card party scheduled for Fri day, March 10, has been postponed until after Lent.
 Ava Street, president, presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
U. s. Ship Sunk In Arabian Sea

Boston, Feb. 29-(UP)-An hands including heroic navy gun crew were rescued when 8 medium sized U. s. merchantmen was torn in two and sunk by two torpedoes from ar enemy submarine in the Arabian sea early last month, survivors disclosed tdoay after being landed here.
 The Navy said that only a few of the II rescued by a United Ma tions tanker were injured, none ser iously. It was the first time ir nearly three months that survivors, had been lande1 at Boston alter g sinking due to enemy action.
 First Officer Frank L. Sprague Jr g, of CA Neponset Rd) Quincy 23-year-old graduate of the Massachusetts Nautical Framing school, had high praise for the navy gun crew. The gunners maintined steady fire from every gun that could be brought to bear on the en- emy periscope until it submerged he recounted. Then, needless of their own peril, the gunners continued tc fire on the area in which it disap- reared until they were forced tc abandon ship.
 Antonio Ferrundini of South Boston was in the crows nest when the first torpedo smashed in- to the ship, Sprague said. Chamber ing down to the deck, Ferrundini voluntarily passed ammunition tc the gun crew and was among the last to leave the ship.
 The first torpedo to hit the ship Sprague said, put her down by the head, and soon she was awash sev- eral feet amidships. Soon after the vessel was abandoned, a second un- derwater missile struck, lasting the ship in two. Though mortally wounded, her bow bobbed to the surface twice, Sprague said, before she finally foundered. He was un- able to explain violent underwater explosion that occurred after the ship sank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
School Board Adopts Tribute
 To Miss Wolff

Tribute to the late Miss Alice C.. Wolff, local teacher, was rendered in a resolution read by Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superintend- ent of schools, at a meeting of the Board of Education last night. A copy of the statement will be sent to her family. It reads as follows:
 "On February twenty-fourth Miss Alice c. Wolff, teacher in the public schools of Waterbury for over forty years, departed from this life.
 Miss Wolff, well known and we'll liked throughout the entire school system. devoted all of her career to the teaching of children of lower grade. She was tal- ented woman and a loyal friend always generous in word and in deed.
 Her associates in the depart ment and especially her friends in Walsh school where she worked for thirty-five of her teaching years, will miss her from their ranks. In this, our farewell, there is a fervent prayer for the peace of her immortal soul. To her fam- dolence."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
FUNERALS

Robert Birt was organist and solo, ist. Burial was in St. Mary's ceme- tery, Pheonixville, Pa, Rev. William Corbett of that place reading the committal prayers.
 The bearers were George Ronal. tier, John Rabbott, Thomas Corri. gan, and Michael DiPietro.
 The funeral of Michael Spillane 81 Union street, was held this morn- ing at g o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 9:45, 8 solemn high Mass celebrated by Rev. George Reilley, assisted by Rev. Paul Spod- nix, deacon, and Rev. Donald O'Leary, subdeacon. Frederick Har- mon was organist and William OBrien, soloist. Burial was in Cal vary cemetery, Father O'Leary offi- ciating at the committal.
 The bearers were John Conway Dennis Sullivan, Michael Spillane James Feeley, Daniel Sheehan, and James Donahue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
FORMER TEACHER DIED YESTERDAY
Rites Thursday for Miss Anna McGiyney, Sister of
 Distinguished Priests

Miss Anna M. McGivney, 14 Pine street, died last night. She was the daughter of pioneer Irish- Catholic residents of this city, the late Patrick and Mary Uyncn) Mc- Givney. She was a sister of the late Rev. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, and also of the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick McGivney and Rt. Rev. Msgr. John McGivney, both supreme chaplains of the Knights of Columbus. She was a communicant of St. Mar garet's Church.
 Miss McGivney made her home with her nephew and niece Captain Christopher E. Dwyer, now with the U. s. Army at Camp Edwards, Mass and Miss Marguerite M. Dwyer She was a teacher in the local schools, retiring in 1886.
 She is survived by several othel nieces and nephews. They are Rt Rev. Msgr. Leo M. Finn, supreme chaplain of the Knights of Colum- bus, of Bridgeport; Rev. Francis J Finn, Plainville; Rev. Vincent E Finn, Sharon; Mrs. Gerald Burns west Orange, N. J.; and Dr. Mi chael J. Lawlor, Dr. Alfred J. Finn Atty. Edward J. Finn, John w Finn, Joseph P. Finn and Miss Anna c. Finn, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day from the Bergin funeral home 29O East Main street at 9 o'clock to St. Margaret's Church at 9:3( where solemn high Mass of re. quiem will be celebrated. Buria will be in the family plot in old st Joseph's cemetery. Friends may cal at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and eve 1,iY1C
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-29
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS- TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- BATE COURT. Feb. 25th, 1914. ESTATE of MARY V. QUILTER. late of the town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at- tested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to KATHERINE JENSEN,
 Administratrix 116 Maple Street,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Per Order of Court
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY. e-26-$t Asst. Clerk.