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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
NEED GAMES FORI OVERSEAS GIFTS|
PubIic's Response to Call for Chests Declared Ex-
 ceptiOnaIIy Generous

The response to the appeal by the local chapter of the Red Cross for overseas chests for recreatlonal pur- poses to be sent to servicemen in combat has been so enthusiastic among residents in this areas, 1t is expected approximately 500 chests will be constructed, Mrs. Gordon Hurlburt, chairman of camp and hospital service, has announced.
 The chests, which are being as- sembled from lumber donated by several organizations as well as in- dividuals, will be filled with games and small musical instruments to provide recreation for men in con1- bat zones. Though work has been progressively rapidly on the con- struction of the chests, Mrs. Hurl- burt stated, at the present time, there is an urgent need for games of all kinds and musical instruments to complete the boxes for shipment. The articles need not be new, but they must be complete.
 Information concerning such do- nations may be made at the Red Cross chapter house, 165 Grove street; Red Cross headquarters; S5 Field street, rby calling Mrs. Clar- ence Bartlett, 37 Lee street.
 Contributors may enclose their personal card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
''The Picture Of Dorian Gray" Women Far Out in Front on New York Cross Section Poll Film Version of
 Oscar Wilde's Book
(From NEA Telephoto)

tests the virtue of his first sweet heart. The murder addictS' com- mented on the scene in which Dor ian stabs his bsst friend and the shadow of the swinging lamp adds Q weird touch.
 A 20 per cent-mostly younger people-believed that Oscar Wilde's unconventional epiyrams, mocking at morals, were not as startling to- day as they were when written by Wilde. We take those things in our stride these days; many colum- nists say naughtier things and mean them just as little as Wilde did"
 Many said that after seeing the movie they would read the novel.
 Sixty-five per cent of those ques- toned said they would not hesitate to recommend the picture to others
 The poll indicated that women were more enthusiastic in their praise than men. Women indicated sharp difference of opinion as to Hurd Hatfield's portrayal of Dorian Gray. The majority predicted star dom for Hatfield and thought his immobile expression, hardly ever changing, intensified the cold, pas sionless nature of his crimes. Some said he should have given the char acter more animation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06

New York, N Y, April 6-During the highly successful five-week run of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, at the Capitol theater on Broadway, New York, thousands of moviegoers, leaving the theater, were questioned in survey to gauge audience reactions to the u1- usual picture. AS a result, 1t is now apparent, according to LoeW theater officials, that instead of being a movie of primary appeal to the few self appointed "sophisticates" it has general appeal for all types of movie audiences.
 The Capitol theater, is one of New York'S largest, with some 5000 seats. During the run Dorian Gray was seen by nearly 100000 people-a cross-section of the Broad way throng, including persons from all parts of the country.
 The survey revealed that few of those who said they enjoyed the movie, Dorian Gray had read the book or any other works of Oscar Wilde. Many had never heard of Wilde; some had hay idea of his personal reputation but not of his literary career. A wide variety of answers was re- ceived to the question, put to those who said they had enjoyed the movie: Why did you enjoy it? Is per cent praised the artistic handling of difficult theme and the daring of the producers in tackling it. 4C per cent indicated that to them Dorian Gray is crime movie and T like murder stories". 25 per cent classified it as horror film, ex- plaining that they like to be chilled They admitted that they screamed when the Dorian Gray painting was revealed in all its hideousness. Many saw in the movie sinister love story. They commented on the breathless moment when Dorian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
RITES HELD FOR
 JOHN PORZENHEIM
MasOns Attend Funeral Services for Waterbury
 Gas Dealer

Funeral services for John Emil Porzenheim, 65 Coniston avenue, gas dealer in Waterbury for % years, and an active member of the Masons, were held today at 1 D. m. at the Alderson funeral home 70 Central avenue. Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely. pastor of the First Methodist church, oflciated.
 Masons who acted as honorary bearers included: George A. Wells, John s. P. Castle, John w. Potter. Harry B. Williams, Dr. Frederick c. Marggraff, Id1is Alderson. Robert J. Eggleton, Robert H. Batten and James A. Burns. Burial was in Woodtick cemetery, Wolcott. Ac- tive bearers were: Louis Wenzel, Harold Close, Edward Heiman, Henry Fiege, Ralph Hubbers, Oscar Stroberg, Edward zit1nan and E. Ashley Barrows.
 Euclid lodge, A. F. & A. M. con- ducted services at the funeral home last night under the direction of Worshipful Master J. Glenn Grin1ths and Rev. Samuel A. Budde, chaplain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
INSTALL
 NEW OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler MOnagaB Lists Committees; Flan-
 agan, Trustees Head

Morris Grimm was named esquire Richard Lawlor, inner guard; Charles Ahern, chaplain, and Eu- gene Oviatt, organist, by Frank J Monaghan after he was installed aa exalted ruler of the Waterbury lodge of Elks last night.
 Other officers installed vers Thomas Brophy. esteemed leading knight; Francis Mulligan. esteemed loyal knight; Harold Ashley. lectur- ing knight; Dr. Mortimer A. O'Hara, secretary; William Pollard, treas urer, and James Phelan, tiler.
 John P. FitNnaurice, executive secretary to the mayor and former past exalted ruler of the ElkS, con ducted the services.
 At a meeting of the clubs trls- tees last evening, Thomas J. Flana- gan was elected chairman. Mem. bers of the board include D. J. Clancy, Harry X. Cashin, pr. M. A. O'Hara, and Walter E. Monagan, who was named at last evenings meeting to ill temporary vacancy caused by the absence of 1ieuten- ant-Colonel George Leonard, now serving with U. s. Arnny medical unit In the south.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
EDUCATORS INVITE CONG. WADSWORTH
Co-Author of Selective Service Act to Speak on
 Military Training

Congressman James w. Wadsworth of New York, co-author of the Se- lective Service Act, and one of the proponents of compulsory military training after the war, will address Connecticut educators in Hartford on the evening of April 21.
 Roger B. Ladd of Hartford, pres ident of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education, announced today that Congressman Wadsworth would be the principal speaker at conference on 'Connecticut Schools at War, to be held at Hartford Pub lie High School,
 MT. Wadsworth's address will fol- low an afternoon of discussion meetings and supper at the school cafeteria. The conference which will discuss war and postwar school problems, will be attended by school board members and Connecticut school executives.
 The New York Congressman will discuss Postwar Military train ing.
 In addition to MT. Ladd, omcerS of the state association are: Secre- tary Lloyd R. wheeler, Bridgeport; Treasurer Orrin P. Kilbourn, Sims bury; Vice-Presidents Herman Seid Saybrook; Earl E. Gilbert, Griswold John Bassinger, East Windsor; Mrs. Ward E. Duffy, West Hartford; Dr. Roger H. Molten, Wethersfield Howell N. White. Lakeville; and William M. Cox, West Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
ALIMONY GRANTED PENDING JUDGMENT
Michael Church Ordered to Provide Allowances for
 Wife, Child

Michael Joseph Church of Water bury, who is bringing a divorce ac- tion against Helen Kenny Church, also of this city. was ordered by Superior Court Judge John A. Cor nell today to pay $1O weekly to- ward support of their child, and $4 weekly as alimony pending trial. An allowance of $50 to defend the &C., ton also was approved. The father testified he had been paying $1O for the child weekly for sometime.
 Judge Cornell approved entrance of the following divorce actions on the uncontested list: Alfred D. White against Mary c. White, and Eileen Margaret Giglio against Patsy Giglio.
 A special assignment for April 20 was made on . motion for modiflca- ton in the action of Ralph William Bailey against Phyllis Kennedy Bailey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
Breok Dooms Jops Empire
(Continued from Page D

Continued from Page D breaches to her homeland, she must now choose between a last stand in N:&th China and Manchuria and a stronger defense to the death of the Japanese islands. She can:
 l. Continue to maintain and perhaps strengthen already power full forces estimated now at 45 divisions at least - disposed along the Siberian frontier, or
 2. Withdraw them to or nearer the home islands.
 Either would be a choice of des- peration and either would suit long range Allied strategic plans admir- ably.
 Throughout her costly war with Germany, Russia has kept an esti- mated 100000 soldiers in eastern Siberia to keep an eye on Japan's powerful Kwantung army. This same eastern Siberian army, before the outbreak of war in Europe, on several occasions administered sharp defeats to Japanese troops in bloody border clashes.
 Now that Germany is crumbling, this force presents 8 far greater threat to Japan - from 8 purely military standpoint than ever before. To contain this potential threat properly. Japan would seem militarily bound to keep Manchuria and Korea fully garrisoned, despite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
INTERVIEWS FOR
 LOCAL RETAILERS
State RA Representative to Advise on Clothing,
 Household Furnishings

A representative from the State OPA office will be in Waterbury next week to give assistance to re- tailers who must file forms on clothing and household furnishing prices, according to an announce ment made today by Aaron Paur, manager of the local ration board.
 Information will be given by the OPA off1cial on the new maximum price regulation, number 58O, per- taining to clothing and home fur nishings. It was pointed out forms listing ceiling prices must be filed at the ration board by April 20.
 MT. Paur stated conferences with the OPA representative will be by appointment. Sessions will be held April 9 through IA from noon until 4:30. Appointments may be made by calling 3-3656.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
CITY DEFENDANT
 IN $2O,OOO SUIT
Court Permits Name of Benjamin Chatfield to
 Be Withdrawn

Benjamin Chatf1eld was dropped as a party-defendant today in the $2O,00O civil action brought by Anne Bergin of Waterbury to recover for injuries sustained in fall Febru- ary 13, 1943 at Knoll street. The City of Waterbury will remain as sole defendant in the suit, as the result of withdrawal papers filed in superior court today in regard to the other defendant.
 Judge Frank P. McEvoy last Monday sustained a demurrer made by Chatfield, who claimed he had not caused the particular defects referred to in the plaintiffs con- plaint and had not allowed water to flow onto the sidewalk and create the condition referred to. He claim ed also 1t was not the property owners duty to remove the snow and ice. which was alleged to have covered the walk at the time of the accident. The sidewalk is in front of lot.
 Attorney Walter E. Monagan rep resented the property owner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
MOTION IN ZONlNC
 ACTION POSTPONED
Absence of Defense COun= Sel NecessitateS Weeks
 Delay

A postponement until next Friday was made in superior court today on hearing of a motion in the East End zoning case, after Attorney John H. Cassidy, counsel for the Sycamore Corporation of West Hart ford, stated defense lawyer from Hartford was lunable to be present today.
 Attorney Willia mix. Lawlor, coun- sel for Henry Corden and other plaintiffs in the case, objected to the requests for a delay on his motion. The jurist then indicate the motion would definitely be disposed of next week.
 The motion is for permission to amend the complaint of the plain- tiffs, who objected to extension of the East End business area into Wales street. The litigation which started nearly five years ago, ended in 8 decision for the plaintiffs in 1942, but last month the State Su- preme Court found error. The plain tiffs' motion was filed as a first step toward seeking new trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
Governor In Appeal
 For Victory Gardens
Possibility of Early Victory in European War No
 Excuse for Relaxing in Patriotic Duty

chens can make the difference be- tween and adequate supply and Q serious shortage of camel vebetables and fruits in another winter" Gov ernor Baldwin said.
 Tt is our patriotic duty and it is good sense to be sure of our own food supply"
 The Governors statement, issued in support of the war garden and home food preservation programs of the Connecticut War Council. fol- lows:
 "The people of Connecticut should consider at this time the problem of their food supply for the coming year.
 "The war in Europe appears to be rushing to it's close. We may be tempted, on this account. to relax our efforts; but the fact is that vic- tory over Germany vii lhave no ap- preciable effort on our food supply here at home.
 Our armies in Europe will con- tinue to need great quantities of food. There are millions of desn- ute civilians in faminine- threatened countries who look to US for help. Our forces .n the Pacific, as they bring their full weight to bear against the home islands of Japan require constantly increasing food supplies.
 "In this country we have been blessed with a succession of good crop years. We must plan for the possibility of bad weather and lower yields. We are currently short Of meat, and we know this shortage will continue. We must count on a decreased supply of commercially canned fruits and vegetables in the year ahead.
 Farmers of Conencticut will do what they can again to supply us with locally grown foods. Their pro- duction, throughout the war, has been maintained at higher levels than in the pre-war years, in spite of labor shortages and other handi. caps They are planting now for an- other season of high production. Available grain supplies have suffi- ciently improved so that it will be possible to expand our production of meat, especially for family use.
 Home gardens and home canning are essential parts of our food pro- auction plans. The food produced in backyard and community garden plots, and the food preserved in our home kitchens can make the diff ference between an adequate supply and a serious shortage O. canned vegetables and fruits in another winter.
 Those who do not have the op- portunity to plant gardens can buy native-grown vegetables at peak seasons for home canning.
 Tt is our patriotic duty and it is good sense to be sure of our owp food supply"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06

Italian children. huddling in a
 cove with other war refugees, smile because they're safe for the ls moment. Clad in make-shift gar- ments, they speak for millions
 overseas who are in dire need of clothing. Your serviceable shoes,
 garments and bedding will help tbese war-stricken people. Round
 up your bundles for the United
 National Clothing Collection.
 Rehabilitation campaign. The fire houses are used as neighborhood de. posit centers. Striving toward { goal of one-half million pounds O. old clothing the tons collected st far have been deposited at the loca armory.
 !, The following Women's organiza tionS will sort the clothing during the day and the mems organiza' tions will pack: April g, Beth-E Sisterhood, morning; Lithuanian Relief Committee afternoon, ant Rotary Club, evening; April 10 Waterbury Junior League. Syrian United Ladies Society and Kiwani Club; April II, Overlook Cottag Club. Lithuanian Relief Commit tee and Syrian United Ladies' So ciety, and Beth-El Synagogue.
 Others are, April 12, Y. w. c "A. Clubs, Hebrew Ladies Aid So ciety and the Lion Club; April 13 ". w. c. A. Clubs, First Baptis Church and the Jewish Nationa Workers Alliance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joseph Rembish IF Dikeman street, was held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, this morning at 8:30 to St. Stanislaus Kostka church at g where a requiem Mass was cele- brated by Rev. John J. Zyskowski Rev. John M. Balasa, pastor of the church, was seated in the sanctuary. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with comlnittal services conducted by Father zyskowski. Bearers were Walter Makarewicz, John Makare- wicz, Theodore Suztecki, Edward Lazota, Walter Poiwarski and Toddy Rossi.
 The funeral of Angelo R. Lan- dolf was held today at 8:30 a. m. from the residence, 50 Beacon street, to St. Thomas church at g Rev. Joseph Daly was celebrant of the solemn high Mass of requiem assisted by Rev. George Dyer, dea- con, and Rev. John P. Kennedy, sub-deacon. George Perreault was organist and William O'Brien was soloist.
 Bearers, all members of the Avig- lianese Aid society, were Andrew Sileo. Nicholas Picentini, Thomas Verrastro, Sebastiano D'Andrea Domenic Santarsiero and Joseph Santoro.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Marion GroSSman Schell, g Pied mont street, were held today at p. m. at the Alderson funeral home 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John J Snavely. pastor of the First Meth odist church, officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Bearers were Arthur, George and Carl Geary, Jack Spungin, Emil Cambigue and Jack Davies.
 The funeral of Edward Francis Patten, 40 Welch street, Waterville will be held at the Alderson funeral home, TO Central avenue, tomorrow at 3:3O p. m, Rev. Evan H. Bergwall. pastor of the Grace Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the home today from 2 to 9 p. m.
 A memorial Mass for Pfc. John K. Donahue, will be celebrated tomor- row at 8 a. m. at St. Francis Xavier church by Rev. James Frederick. Pfc. Donahue, son of MT. and Mrs. John M .Donahue, 1861 Baldwin street, was killed in action in Ger many March 20.
 The funeral of Albert E. Leggett, 68 Montgomery street, will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. from the Ald-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
BAR ASSOCIATION
 WELCOMES JUDGES
President Healey Extends Formal Greetings; Judge
 Cornell Has Request

Greetings were extended today by Corporation Counsel Maurice T.. Healey, president of the Waterbury Bar Association, to judges who started spring term assignments in county courts here this week.
 Attorney Healey addressed Judge John A. Cornell in superior court, and Judge Thomas J. Molloy and Judge Raymond J. Devlin in com- mon pleas court, at the opening of todays short calendar sessions.
 The association he'd expressed the wish the jurists would have a pleas ant stay in Waterbury. and asked them to call on the Bar Association if there was anything it's members could do to make their term here enjoyable.
 In thanking Attorney Healey for the welcome, Judge Cornell com- mented the members of the bar perhaps might use their combined influence" to enable him to keep his room at downtown hotel. Judge Cornell, who resides in Bridgeport, has made practice in the past of remaining in the city during the week while sitting in cases here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06

the continued operation of the neu- trality pact for another year.
 But military necessity also de- mands that Japan build up her home island defenses at once. Only the Pacific Allies know when the timetable - possibly revised in view of Russia's action calls for invasion of South China or Japan proper.
 If Japan takes course No. 2 and diverts her Manchurian strength in part to the homeland, she would make it easier for the Allies to get at her continental positions. If she strengthens her continental forces on the Russian border, the home islands will be easier to take.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
CHASE WORKERS
 TO MEET SUNDAY
Question of RetrOactivity to Be Discussed at Meet
 ing of WiIby Auditorium

Discussion of the retroactive date of job evaluation viii be held at a meeting Sunday April Sth at 3:15 D. m. at the Wilby auditorium by members of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Workers Union, Local 565. Discussion will center on wheth- CT to accept terms of agreeing to es- tablish the date of Oct. 1924 or to carry the matter of retroacttvity to the Regional War Labor Board.
 The first three monthly nornina- ton sessions for the coming cleo tion of officers of the union in June will also be conducted at this Sum- days meeting.
 Nominations are to be offered for the offices of President, Vice-Pres- ident, Recording Secretary, Finan- cial Secretary. Warden, Conductor. and two trustees;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
Another Jap Leader Dead
lRy United PreHl

Tokyo reported otday the deaths of It. Gen. Tadamichi Kuribayasni commander of Japanese forces on Two Jima, and Rear Admiral Toh- sinosuke Ichumaru, commander of Japanese naval air forces in the Two sector.
 < A broadcast recorded by the EGG said Kuribayashi "died gallantly' Heading his troops in final scharge' on Two. It said he had been promoted posthumously to the rank of full general. Ichimaru was reported raised posthumously to the rank of vice admiral.
 Tokyo now has reported the death of fl Japanese generals and 123 flag officers since last May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-06
OBITUARY

GREELEY - Patience Greeley, aged five and a half, daughter of Wilder J. and Benita Pape) Greeley, former residents of Wood bridge, died at New Haven hospital yesterday morning after a lingering illness.
 She and her mother had been making their home with Mrs. Dan- iel w. Greeley, Highland avenue, Cheshire, since her father went overseas for the Office of War h. formation.
 At the time of her illness she was pupil in the kindergarten of Humiston School, Cheshire.
 She was the granddaughter ot MT. and Mrs. William J. Pape.
 Besides her parents she leaves a sister, Benita. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete.
 SCHEITTIE-Mrs. Christine (Sa- varO Scheithe, died early this morning at her home, Porter ave- nue, Union City.
 Born in Waterbury, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Horan she had been residing in Nauga- tuck for the past three years.
 Surviving are her husband, Harry; a son, Emil Savard; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Christinat, Mrs. T. Coughlin, both of Waterbury Mrs. T. D. O'Connor, Naugatuck; 1; two brothTS, John and Francis, Waterbury; and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Monday at 8:l5 from the home of her sis ter, Mrs. Christinat, 73 Lounsbury street, this city, to St. Mary's church, Naugatuck, for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Other arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at the Christinat residence after 2 D. m. Saturday.
 RYAN = Mrs. Elizabeth ". Ryan, widow of James Ryan, died at her home, All Hamilton avenue, this morning after brief illness.
 Born t1 Ireland, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Mathews) Walker, she had been resident of Waterbury for the past 60 years. She was & communicant of the Sacred Heart church and a mem Der of the Rosary Confraternity of the parish.
 Surviving are: two graI1dGons, James T. and Francis T. Ryan; two granddaughterS, Mrs. Anthcs1y Grill 10. Mrs. Gaetano Man0ella; and four great-grandchildren, all of Water bury.
 The funeral will be held from the home, All Hamilton avenue, Mon- day, at 8:15 a. m., to the Sacred Heart Church at for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the home to- morrow and Sunday afternocsls and evenings.