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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Womon's S Arrest Ends Lonq Hunt

Mrs. Annette Juliano, 39, 8 Middle street, arrested yesterday by Deputy U. s. Marshal Stephen Lopresti and Detective It. Edward McElligott, on charges of forgery and theft from mail box, will appear today before U. s. Commissioner Thomas A. Grimes in New Haven.
 Inspector Joseph R. Bendler re- vealed that the woman was arrested following two year investigation by local police and Federal Agents after check for $50 was stolen from a North Main street mail box and cashed with a forged signature. Bendler said that the woman was residing on North Main street at the time of the theft.
 Its. William Foley and McElligott were assigned to the case, Bender said; and worked with Federal Agents in compiling information leading to the arrest yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Accused dDriUer GiUen Discharge in Court
 No Evidence of Reckless Driving in Accident A Involving Several Automobiles

When arraigned before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court this morning on a charge of reck- less driving, Leon Bertrand, 39, GA East Dover street, received dis charge due to insufficient evidence.
 The accused, while driving a car on Baldwin street near Bridge street Sunday afternoon between 5:30 and 6 o'clock, crashed into a parked car. The impact drove the vehicle into several cars that stood in front of it, Officer John Deeley stated.
 q. Mrs. Laura Marley, 6l, 20 Tolles Square, Naugatuck, passenger in the Bertrand vehicle, injured in the crash, was reported to be in good condition today at St. Mary's Hos pital.
 Bertrand told the court that he was proceeding at a slov rate of speed. He said that the gas pedal in the car became stuck and he was forced to pull out from the line of traffic to avoid hitting the car ill front of him.
 aN Judge Summa declared that, in :, view of the fact that there were no witnesses to the accident, and due to the fact that the evidence pre- sented, the court must necessarily discharge the man. Summa said that, Just because there is an ac- cident is no reason to believe that the driver is criminally responsible.
 William Norman, 37, Pottuco Ring Road, Wolcott, who was ordered previously to pay $25 weekly for the support of his family, was ordered rearrested today by Judge Summa following the report of Probation Officer Yale Matzkin who said that the accused, after swallowing poison several weeks ago had recently been released from St. Mary's Hospital where he was treated for the effects of the poison; and since his release had failed to comply with the courts previous order.
 Howard Whitaker, 20, Porter av enue, Middlebury, arrested late last night by Motor Patrolman Chris Delaney following an accident on Phoenix avenue near Savings street, in which 8 Waterbury Marine was injured, received & nolle on pay ment of $6 on a charge of passing 8 stop sign.
 Delaney stated that the Water bury Marine, Francis Orencole, 19, White avenue, was pushing the Whitaker vehicle and was injured when another machine driven by Duncan Ceaser, 21, New Haven, crashed into 1t. The youth was treated at St. Mary's Hospital for lacerations of both legs, the officer revealed.
 Other cases: Leonard Appleby, q, West Haven; failure to grant the right of way; continued to tomor- row; Milton F. MacMillan, 32, 136 West Main street; reckless driving; nolled on payment of $27; John Lukasewski, 30, 19 Willard street; intoxication and non support; noll- ed; Robert Bradley, 39, 330 East Main street; intoxication and breach
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
OBITUARY

WORTHINGTON - Mrs. Rosetta Worthington, widow of Frank J. Warrington, 25O Columbia Blvd, died early last night at St. Mary's Hospital. A native of England, she had been a residence of this city for 16 years.
 Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Elizabeth Lally, Waterbury, Mrs. Cora Stevens, Boston; a nephew, Frank Brooks, New Haven; and several grandnieces and grandnep- hews, living in this city.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at 8:15 a. III. from the Mul- vile Funeral Home, 27O West Main St. to St. Margaret's Church for a high Mass of requiem at 9. Burial will be in Pine Hill cemetrey, Wes- field, Mass. Friends may call to- day from 2 to 10 p. m.
 HOFFMAN - Mrs. Lucy Head Rothman, wife of Michael Roth man, 544 Howard Ave, New Haven, died Saturday Among the survivors is son, Cyril Hillman, Water bury.
 Funeral services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, New Haven, today at 3 p. m. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
 PULLEN-Mrs. Minnie c. Pullen of Ledgeside avenue, Waterbury widow of Walter J. Pullen, died yesterday morning at Meriden hos pital after a brief illness. She was taken ill while visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Nathan T. Conk- lin, of Meriden.
 Mrs. Pullen was born in Middle town, the daughter of the late John and Catherine Malone .O'Connell, and resided in Waterbury most of her life.
 Besides Mrs. Conklin, she is sur- VlVed by another sister, Mrs. James F. OBrten, of San Francisco, Calif.; two nieces, Mrs. George Malcolm Smith of Hartford, and Mrs. Lloyd ODonnell of San Francisco; and a nephew. Rev. Nathan T. Conklin of St. Joseph's church, Stamford
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 from the funeral home of John J. Ferry & Sons, 88 East Main street, Meriden, to St. Roses church at g o'clock where solemn Mass of requiem will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Fish PeddIor Asks $7,OOO
Charges Loss of Wages As Result of Injuries

Claiming he was kicked in the leg by his horse, after a truck struck the rear of the wagon he was operating, Benjamin Levinson, lo- cal fish peddler, filed 8 $7500 civil action in superior court today against Frances Kuhn, owner of the truck, and Emil Kuhn, operator, both of New York city.
 The complaint states the plain tiff was driving the horse and fagon on South Main street near Eagle street last July 19 and had brought it to halt when it was struck by the truck. The horse bolted, reared back, and kicked the plaintiff in the left leg, according to the com plaint.
 Earnings of $75 weekly were lost for four weeks as a result of the injuries, the plaintiff claims. It is alleged further that fish valued at $75 had to be thrown away because of the owners disability. The har- ness was destroyed and the wagon was damaged, according to the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
SoiIoF Seeks Lost WoIIet

Andrew w. Falej, Y 2/c, Perth Amboy, N. J., who came to Water bury from the submarine base at New London to attend a dance at the Central Y. M. c. A. Saturday, reported that he lost his wallet there. He stated that the wallet con- tained $l5 and personal documents and Identification papers.
 The finder is urged to return the wallet to the Y even if the money is missing. It was stated by Y ofi1- cials that no questions would be ask ed. The personal items are what the sailor most desires to recover, said a Y spokesman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Legion to Make Debut As Concert Promoter
 Distinguished Guest Stars to Appear Here for
 Benefit of Gift Fund; First Event December 12

A series of concerts for the 1945- 46 season has been announced by Commander Dr. R. w. Messier of the Corporal Coyle Post, No. l, American Legion. Dr. MesSier, nam ed Legion Concert committee to- day of Legion members, c. w. Mel vile to act as chairman. The con- certS will be at Temple hall.
 The purpose of the concerts is to increase the fund with which they buy Gifts for the Tanks that Gave" who are confined as patients in the Conencticut Veterans Hospital, Newington, particularly for distribu- tion at Christmas time.
 No series subscription tickets will be sold. General admission tickets at one set price are planned to be on sale at McCoy's Music Store, Grand street, before each concert.
 The first concert, Wednesday, De- cember 12, at 8:30 at Temple hall, will feature the famed Artists Con-, cert Service Quartette composed of John Dudley, noted Australian tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Com pany; Ethel Barrymore Colt, so- prano, daughter of the. Queen of America S royal family of the stage" the celebrated Ethel Barrymore; Martha Frost, internationally known European contralto; and Valfrido Pataachi, sensational 5year old Italian-American bass-baritone, who toured the United States last year with Columbia Concerts Opera Company.
 ? The renowned concert pianist, Mary Michna of Torrington, will be the pianist-accompanist for the group. A member of the Hartt School of Music of Hartford, she is noted for her recitals featuring the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Bach. Miss Michna will accompany the quartette and also play a solo group.
 The league feels that the present. ation of these four artists on one program will be an unusual musical event for music lovers, and are hope ful of concerted support of local citizens and from surrounding towns in this effort for the 'Yanxs that Gave"
 The Waterbury Legion is present. ing this series is following the suc- ceSsful lead of Torrington and Win sted Posts who for two years have presented similar concerts in their respective communities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Alcoholics Anonymous On The Air
 Prize-Minnlng Program
 On WTIC Nov. 28

The Alcoholics Anonymous" pro- gram, which last year won for WTIC Hartford the Variety" plaque for contributing to the public health of the community" will return to the air in a new series beginning Mo- vember 28 at 7:30 D. m. The series is designed to show from actual case histories that there is hope for the alcoholic. Former addicts who were cured by the A plan, will appear on the programs to tell their own exper- fences. The speakers will use ficti- tious names.
 "Joe", Pat, and George" mem- bers of the Middletown-Meriden or ganization which is an outgrowth of the Hartford A, will tell their stor- ies on the first of the new series. "Joe" will give review of the lone- Illness, despair, and the feeling of hopelessness that he knew during the twenty years that he was af- flicted with alcoholism. Several months go he found cure through the AA program, and for the first time in twenty years, "Joe" and his family are looking forward to Christ mas.
 'Pat" will emphasize the fact that there is hope for women alcoholics. On the program she will tell how she gradually became more and more addicted to drinking until finally she had to leave her husband and three children. Although her life seemed hopeless, she found the AA solution, and was able to conquer alcohol.
 George" a seafaring man, has been drunk in practically every port in the world, and all of those drunks ended in sickness, misery, and trou- ble. His addiction was so had that he drained the alcohol out of a tor pedo, and drank the alcohol and gly- cerine mixture out of a compass. On then program he will tell how he found peace of mind and a new way ot life through the A organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Rehearsal Held By Male Chorus

The Mendelssohn Male Chorus held a rehearsal last night for the pieces to be sung by the group on Sunday at the Elks Memorial Ser vices in Waterbury and Nauga- tuck.
 All members are asked to meet at 2 D. III. Sunday at the First Con- gregational church. G. Loring Burwell, director requests members to wear business suits. The services in Naugatuck will be held at 3 D. m. and in Waterbury at 8 p. m.
 A meeting of the Mendelssohn singers will be held with the Wa terbury Industrial Chorus Monday at 7:30 p. m. in the First Church. The final rehearsal of the Messiah will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
South Church Plans Annual Fair Dec. 6-7

The Sc uth Congregational church annual Christmas fair will be held at the church Dec. and 2. Pro- ceeds from the sale of craft, fancy work and foods will be used for the building fund.
 Last night Rev. M. Webb Wright, pastor announced that the chair men for the affair will be Mrs. Harry Huminston and Mrs. Floyd Holden. The Women of the church will serve a supper on Dec. 6. Sit- tings at~the tables will be 5:30 and 6:30 p. m.
 Friday evening an auction will be held at the church of all goods left over from the sale. Following the auction movies will be shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Officers Elected
 By "Skift" Group

The newly organized "Skitt" Club of the Y. M. c. A. held an election of officers at its meeting last night. Officers were as follows: John Thomas, president; Rinaldo Fiorucci, secretary; Anthony Santoro, treasur- CT; John DeFTancieso, club council; Frank Cipriano, club advisor; Ted" Capozd, Chairman Physical Com mittee.
 The club met with Tony Ssimonis, chairman of the Young Mems Mem bership Committee, and signed a contract for the year. The club plans to have a meeting every Mon day night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Miss Burta Verba Returns fo Post

Miss Burta Verba, formerly en- ployed during the war in the ad- mitting office of the Waterbury. Hospital, has returned to her for mer post as assistant to Miss Jean nie Heppel, superintendent at the Chase Dispensary on Field street. Miss Verba served at the Water bury Hospital during the past three years to help relieve the nurse thortage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
HAS RoNIC MISHAP

Hollywood After taking l8 punches from Robert Young in a fight sequence for RKO Radios Lady Luck" Douglas Morrow al- most knocked himself out when he collided with sound boom on the set. Ice packs had to be used to re- duce the swelling of his jaw before he could continue working.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
,WithdrauUaZ Notice
 Recorded in Action

Withdrawal papers have been filed in Superior Court in the $3,- 500 civil action brought by Richard Rapport, as successor receiver of the Merchants Trust Co.,, against Mae Hollander of Waterbury. A settle ment was recently made out of court on the promissory noe debt, which was the basis of the litiga- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
PTA to Sponsor
 Brush Demonstration

The Ways and Means Committee of the Prospect Parent-Teacher As- sociation will sponsor brush dem- onstration tomorrow night at the home of Mrs. Mario DiCecco, Mat thew street, Prospect, at o'clock. Mrs. P. H Eastman will be in charge of the demonstration. Mrs. Stephen Britain will welcome all who are interested in attending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following have filed mar riage intentions at the bureau of vital statistics, town clerks office: Mel K. Armbrust, 1880 Cham bers Circle, Columbus, Ohio, and Gloria Marie Mannetti, 16 West Farm street.
 Edmond Joseph Fournier, B Steward avenue and Alice Mae Greatorex, Fern avenue, Wolcott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Full Weather Report

Boston, Nov. 27.-UP)-Weath- CT forecast:
 MASSACHUSETTS,. RHODE IS- LAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW HAMPHIRE and VERMONT: in creasing clOudiness and not quite so cold tonight followed by Oc- casiOnal light rain Wednesday. Lowest for Worcester tonight 2S. EastpOrt to Block IsIand: i'm crenSing clOudiness tonight fol- lowed by rain Wednesday,. Good visibility becoming fair on We'd nesday.
 DAILY ALMANAC
 Sun rises at 6;54 n. m., sets at 4:27 D. m.
 Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

celebrated. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery, Waterbury. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 D. m.
 BARTRAM-Miss Lucie E. Bart ram, 205 Columbia Blvd, died early this morning at Waterbury Hospit- al. She was born in Waterbury Dec. l2, 1873, the daughter of Walter Henry and Sarah (Shepard) Bar tram. She was member of the Second Congregational Church. Surviving is sister Mrs. Clarence O. Word of California.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day at Il o'clock from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. John c. Walker officiat- ing. Burial will be in the Bucks Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2 to 9 p. m.
 It V ould take a cable more than 300 miles in diamet"r to hold the moon in its orbit around the earth if the gravitational attraction be- &yrV@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, es- pecially Dept. 75, Oakville Co.,, Div. of Scovill Mfg. Go. and the Aid Oss'n of the Oakville Co. for floral offer ings and the expressions of sym pathy and kindness shown us dur ing our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved brother, Wal ter Reynolds.
 THE REYNOLDS FAMILY,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
RARTR RAM-TD this

BARTRAM-In this city, Nov. 27, 1945. Miss Lucie E. Bartham of 205 Columbia Blvd. Funeral will be held Thursday morn ing at II o'clock from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. Burial will be In Bucks Hill ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

of the peace; nolled; James Mar zano, 27, TIT Melbourne Terrace; non support: continued to Decem- Der II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

WORTHINGTON-I this city, Nov. 26, 1945. Mrs. Rosetta Worthington of 250 Columbia Blvd. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 8:15 from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St. Margaret's church at g. Burial will be in Pine Hill cemetery, Westfield, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Purchasing Agents Plan Annual Meeting

Officers will be elected at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Purchasing Agents Association to- night at Swan Memorial Building, Seymour, A turkey dinner will be served by the women of the church prior to the meting. The guest speaker of the evening will be George Renard, secretary of the National Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
FUNERALS

ta Cecel1a Collins, l66 F1SKe street were held this morning at 8;30 from the Bergin Funeral Home, 2e0 East Main street, to St. Margaret's church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock with Rev. John A. CopIar assisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan deacon and Rev. Francis P. Nc Loughlin, sub-deacon. John L. Bond was organist and Robert McKier- nan, soloist. Burial was in new St. Joseph Cemetery. Committal serv- ices were read by Father McLough- lin.
 The funeral of James P. Dunphy, 231 Walnut street, was held this morning from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, at o'clock to the Immaculate Concep- ton Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:45 by Rev. Richard Phillips, Rev.
 Edward Reilly, deacon and Rev. Phillip Hussey, sub deacon. Fred erick F. Harmon was organist and soloist. Burial was in old St. Jos eph cemetery with Father Reilly of ficiating at the conmittal services.
 Bearers were Frank Monagan, Dennis Sullivan, Edward Morin, Joseph Dunphy, Francis Mays and Norman Gould.
 Funeral services for Fritz G. An derSon, 68, of Thomaston, who died Sunday morning at Waterbury hos pital, were held yesterday after noon at the Hotchkiss funeral home, ThomaSton. Rev. Peter Mac Donald of First Congregational church, officiated. Burial was in Hillside cemetery, Thomaston.
 Funeral services for John Joseph IVon, 31 Grand street will be held tomorrow at SIS from the Belle vile funeral home, 68 East Clay street, to St. Ann's church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Kate (Sus- leW) MitkoWsky, 60 Elizabeth street was held yesterday afternoon at the Clark funeral home, with Rabbi Seymour GerWitz of Beth Fl Syna- gog officiating. Burial was in Wa terbury Hebrew Benefit cemetery.
 Funeral services for Ferdinand Deschenes, 553 South Main street will be held Thursday at SIS from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street to St. Ann's church where a solemn high Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g. Bu- T.al will be in Calvary cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Anthony (Ses- tokas) Stokes, Oakville, was held yesterday morning from the Stokes funeral home to St. Joseph's church where requiem high Mass were celebrated by Rev. J. J. Valantiejus, pastor. Alexander J. Aleksis was organist and Mrs. Florence Petrosky and Mrs. Stephanie Sapranas, solo, ists. Burial was in St. James cemetery, Watertown, with the committal service conducted by Father Valantiejus. Bearers were Paul Podsuinas, Joseph and Vim cent zuraitis, Edward Alisauskas Francis Moore and Joseph Hes.
 Fossils of dragon, flies have been found with wing spans as large as 29 inches.
 The cornerstone of the Nash
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
DIED

FINNEGAN-In this city, Nov. 26, 1945. Miss Margaret A. Finnegan of A West Clay street. Funeral Thursday morning at 8:15 from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at g. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

Fossils of dragon, flies have been found with wing spans as large as 29 inches.
 The cornerstone of the Nash County courthouse contains a quart of Nash County brandy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

Fish hooks are used as money by the natives of islands off the Alaskan coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

HE REYNOLDS FAMILY.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-23
-Four in SchaIk

HERE AND THERE - Ray
Schalks holiday sweeper al Ever
green Towers in d Chicago suburb
Jan. 5-6 has attracted five Detroit
clubs. + g. p. Stroh. ParlScloan.
Harry Suffrin and Chene Tromhly
-. Class of midwest conpetes for
$1,000 first prize =. / & IS 391l
for four games took fifth and 500
last season .. What happened to
proposed Buiack-NorriS match?
Jack Sharkey. the bowling prop
from. Battir -errci,7-iS= =rft1t1Tr7- t1r=
troiters with glee for referring to
Buiack and Gibson as the hitch
hikers' from Benton HarbOr and
Grand Rapids, respectively, not so
jonE ago -. Fred Hoffman, Briggs
vice president, is a bowling bug
Attends all events OF lmpor-
tance with the one and only Otto
Proepko
Bed Rltter's 1900" tournA-
ment. usually around this time,
has been postponed until next
spring Fred WOlfs suggeS-
tion Of practice periods for
teams engaged In nat onal
mBt e n game play has been
tabled until the summer meet
ing ~ the national props -.
The likeable Hank Marino 81
MiIW kee ~ back to ~
pounds after dip TO l25 during
recent illness.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-23
No Sports Goods, but GIs,
Believe 1t or Not, Want Guns

Confronted by a buying public
that is more Sports-minded than
ever before. managers of Detroit
sporting goods departments are
tearing their hair and gulping
aspirin by the handful over their
inability to supply the demand.
The demand is traceablc 10 a
civilian public anxious to relax
'5ftcr- four grim years and return.
ing soldiers nearly all of whom
arc more sports minded than
ever before. The shortage stems
from the fact that q number of
large sporting goods factories
have not yet reCoRvoTted from
war work.
The shortage is particularly
acute in golf equipment of all
types, skates. and fishing tackle.
The demand for the latter is not
surprising when one considers the
millions Of 6. Is from Austria
10 Japan who have remarked.
Once ] get out of this army
I'm going TO go home and fish
for the rest of my life
There is also a demand for guns
among all types Of discharged
soldiers according TO J. r. Trcn-
klc manager OF a downtown store
1t -rv- possible the purchasers may
be planning 10 follow the dream
OF more than one inspcction-weary
GI who has remarked. Some day
;tfffit- te-tt,'-s,--tt0-t-r1v EuH SriCE il
out IN the mud and rain and
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-23
Parish IS Play
AT St. Charles

Two non-league contests are
scheduled for Sunday night at St
Charles gym between members Of
the Catholic Basketball League.
Holy Rcdeemer will meet 81.
Catherine at 7:15 p m. while
LourdeS engages St. Charles at
Sis p m
Redecmcr defending first divi-
sion champ, took St. Charles into
camp. 45-2i, while LourdeS de-
fcated St. Catherine, "a to II,
last Sunday