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Evening star., 1945-11-25
Engagement Announcements
Attract Interest OF Society

Maj Frazier is a graduate of the
United States Military Academy
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sherman Frazier of Indianapolis.
January has been selected for the
wedding of Miss Mary Ashby Posey
and Comdr. Howard Franklin Cur
ren, whose engagement is announced
by the bride-elect's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Berry Posey.
Miss Posey is a graduate of Amer
lean University and the University OF
North Carolina and is a member OF
the staff of the Chevy Chase Public
Library
Comdr. Curren is the son of Mr.
and Mrs William F. Curren of
Atlanta and is a graduate of the
Citadel. A member of the Naval
Reserve, he is at present in the
Bureau of Aeronautics in the Navy
Department.
January also will be the wedding
month of Miss Betty Cissel and Mr.
FHlllp HdnQOlpn Anderson, whose
engagement is announced by Miss
Cissel's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Mau-
rice Theodore Cissel of Silver Spring
The ceremony will take place on the
5th in Grace Episcopal Church in
Silver Spring.
Miss Cissel attended the University
of Maryland, and Mr.. Anderson, who
recently returned to civilian life
from the Naval Air Corps. also at
tended the university. He is the
son of Mrs. Peter M. Anderson of
Pasadena. formerly of Chevy Chase,
and the late Col. Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pickens of
Janelia Farms, near Leesburg, for
merly of Washington. were hosts at
! (See ENGAGEMENTS, Page B-14D
Evening star., 1945-11-25
MRS. E. ELKTON

the festivities and will be the guests
at the dinner of the Attache of the
Mexican Embassy and Sonora de
Fernandez and Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Neale of Mexico City, who
will be joint hosts.
Guests at their table will includs
the Ambassador of Honduras and
Sonora de Caceres, the Secretary Of
the Senate and Mrs. Leslie Biffle,
(See AMBASSADOR, Page Bid
Evening star., 1945-11-25

Arkansas comes into the Wash
ington society limelight today with
the announcement of Representa-
tive Brooks Hays of Little Rock and
Mrs. Hayes of the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Betty Brooks
Hayes, to 1t. William Eugene Bell,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy E. Bell,
also of Little Rock.
Miss Hays attended the Univer-
sity of Arkansas, and 1t. Bell is a
graduate of the Virginia Military
Institute. He is at present based
here as secretary to the Joint In
telligence Staff in the Office of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The wedding will take place De-
cember 27 in the First Baptist
Church In Russellville, Ark.
Another wedding in congressional
circles that will take place in De-
cember is that of Miss Caroline
Elizabeth Barnard and 1t. Russell
Ackerly Brooks, whose engagement
was announced in August by Miss
Barnard's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Smith Barnard. The we'd
ding will take place on the 9th in
the Metropolitan Memorial Church
at 4 o'clock
1t. Brooks is the son of Senator
G. Wayland Brooks of Illinois and
is a member of the Marine Corps
Reserve.
Service circles will be attracted
today to the announcement of Capt.
j, Douglas Jones, U. S. N, retired,
and Mrs. Jones of the engagement
of their daughter, Miss Patricia
Jones, to Maj. John Oliver Frazier,
with the wedding being arranged
for the Christmas holiday season.
Miss Jones was graduated from
Holton Arms Junior College, and
Evening star., 1945-11-25

(See BROOKS, Page B-15D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
BOARD OF FINANCE
 APPROVES PENSION
Commissioners Also Vote to Discontinue War Risk
 Insurance

Almost one-half million in trans fers, vouchers etc., was approved by the Finance Board at its regular meeting. Approximately $206,073 was approved expenditures for construc- tion work and repairs with approx imately $205, ,103 in payrolls and vouchers.
 The 5000 annual pension for former School Supt. Dr. T. F. Con- don was approved by the board and will undoubtedly be approved at tonight's special meeting of the al- dermanic board.
 War risk insurance totaling $3,- 890,000 was ordered discontinued by vote of the Finance Board yester- day following a recommendation of special committee comprised of Patrick Shea, John Brophy and Or ton P. Camp.
 AS reported here yesterday ap- proval was given to the construc- ton of sanitary and storm water sewer in the Darlington Brook sec ton of the city and for numerous repairs and installation in city schools.
 Payrolls approved yesterday to- taled $134,16 while vouchers amounted to $70,936.
 Budget Director Arnold E. Fur long and City Controller Neil F. Maloney outlined to the Board the reasons for various transfers and allotments requested of the Board.
 The war insurance covered loss by riot, insurrect1on, civil commotion. Also explosions, vandalism and ma licious mischief to bridges, dams etc.
 The Phoenix Insurance Go. and the Standard Fire Insurance Go. had each issued $1,945, 900 in poli- cies to the city. The premiums to- taled $1,82760. The policies were taken out shortly after Pearl liar bor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
HEARINGS SLATED
 ON BANKRUPTCIES

Saul German, referee in bank ruptcy for the state, will be at the Country Building. Kendrick avenue, August 21 at Il a. m. to hear two cases in bankruptcy.
 A first meeting of the creditors of William Doyle. Plymouth. will take place at that time. and trustee will be appointed and the bankrupt examined.
 MT. Berman will also conduct a hearing on the application of Philip Cohen. Il Herkimer street. to va cate a U. s. District Court adjudi- cation and dismiss his voluntary bankduptcy action. According to his petition which was filed yesterday, MT. Cohen has listed unsecured claims of $3,51345 and no assets. Creditors include Colonial Trust Co.,, Naugatuck National Bank and David Guskin, indorser of note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
THREE PROSPECTS
 FOR NOMINATION
Alderman Martin SuIlivar Believed to Be Facing
 Real Opposition

A possible contest for the Demo- cratic post of alderman from the 5th ward is foreseen today with the disclosure that Johnny Rock well-known official of the Cit! Amateur league, and Bernard J. Began, son of the late Alderman Daniel Began, are being supported for the post by various groups.
 Although the city's aldermen ara chosen at large the aforementioned political movements are indicative of the shaky position of incumbent Alderman Martin (Chick) Sullivan insofar as certain administration officials are concerned. All three reside in the 5th ward.
 Rock, in addition to having served as treasurer of the City Amateur league for many years is also a member of the K. of c. and The Elks.
 Regan's father was ell-known alderman and city board member who served under three former mayors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
Manufacturing Skills
 States Honored Asset
New Booklet Spotlights Prominence of Connecticut in
 Industrial World; Comparisons Made

labor force engaged in manufactur- ing.
 Connecticut shows higher produc- tivity in peacetime than the com- posite of ten other industrial states, and the top per capita production of war goods as well.
 Connecticut is central for produc- tion and distribution either for do- mestic or foreign markets.
 Connecticut Tears in skilled work CTS Q5.3 per cent against 133 per cent for the ten other industrial states) and is developing and in- creaSing its manufacturing skills through permanent system of vo- cational technical schools and through cooperation between state and industry in training workers Strike losses are low and labor con- ditions favor industrial growth, and the state has unusually complete transportation and ample power fa- cilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03

Hartford, Aug. 3.-Publication by the State Development Commission of a 28-page booklet, setting forth the states numerous industrial ad- vantages and entitled, "Connecticut "a State of Manufacturing SkillS, '' was announced today by Willard B. Rogers, commission chairman.
 The two-color, 8 1-2 X 11-inch publication contains a wealth of in- dustrial facts compressed into a ; minimum of reading matter illum- mated by pictorial graphs and other illustrations, MT. Rogers said. The booklet was designed, he stated, to give manufacturers and potential manufacturers almost at glance an overall picture of the reasons why 1t is advantageous for industry to locate in Connecticut.
 Starting Point
 Since the choosing of an indus triGl site involves intensive investi- gation, the chairman explained, this booklet will provide only the starting point for encouraging new indus tries to locate in this state, but the Development commission, will stand ready to follow it up by fur niSi1ing potential newcomers to Con- necticut with full local details and with assistance in the actual loca- tion of sites and buildings.
 In the booklet, he added, opinion has been kept at a minimum and facts which can be verified from impartial sources are the basis Of the material supplied. The commits sion, MT. Rogers said, as aided in the compilation of statistical ma- terial by the University of Connec- ticut's School of Business Admin istration.
 Salient facts pointed out and graphically shown in the industrial booklet include the following:
 Connecticut is one of the most highly industrialized states in the nation as shown by the proportion of its peacetime labor force employ ed in manufacturing. The booklet also points out the great diversified tion of manufacturing in Connecti- cut.
 Of all the states, Connecticut ranks first in the production of hats, firearms, non-ferrous metal products, silverware, clocks and watches, hardware. insulated wire and cable, office and store machines, mechanical power transmission and tools. Connecticut accounts for more than half of the nations produc- tion of hats, firearms, fabricated brass products, springs, ball-bear- ings. typewriters, counting devices, submarines and other machine pro- ducts.
 This state ranks second in ma chine tools, cutlery (except alumi- aum, silver and plated, needles, n1ns. hooks and eyes, slide and snap listeners, wiring devices and sup plies: third in electrical appliances, eorsets and allied garments, screw machine products and wood screw, and cotton thread.
 Favorable Comparison
 Throughout the booklet Connec- ticut is compared with a composite of ten other leading industrial states, the ten which, with Connec- ticut. lead in the proportion of their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
More Ships
 Dock Today

New York, Aug. 3-(UP)-The Sea Tiger, carrying 2,065 troops, in- cluding attachments of the 45th Di- vision, docked early today off Pier mont, N. Y.
 The Sea Tiger was the first of 10 ships, carrying a total of 4,569 American troops, to dock here today.
 Those aboard the Tiger were sent to Camp Shanks, N. Y.
 The other ships were:
 Fitzhugh Lee with 727 troops; Noah Webster, 75, including Negro units; Ethan Allen, 416; Aztec, eight: the Cornell Victory, five; Sarah Bache, 30; Lightning, 29; Zacapa, 25, and the John D. Archi- bald, five.
 Men of the 45th (Thunderbird) Division fight under a Latin motto meaning Always Forward" They saw action in four D-Days and spent 511 days of actual combat in front lines. The division lost more than 100 per cent of it's total strength in casualties, including A. 747 dead, 4,403 missing and 19,403 wounded, a total of 27,553.
 The Thunderbird CTS led the wars first major amphibious inva- sion when they hit Sicily's shores July 10, 1943. Thereafter, they in- vaded Anzio, where they fought bit terly for four months against Nazi troops who had been ordered to an- nihilate the 45th Division. They went ashore at Salerno and landed in southern France Aug. IS, 1914, to spearhead the drive for Belfort Gap.
 One week before VIE Day, the 45th captured Munich under the leadership of one of the youngest division commanders of the war, 38-year-old Maj. Gen. Robert T. Fredericks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
A. F. OF L. OFFICIALS
 TO PREPARE APPEAL

Timothy F. Collins president of the Conencticut Federation of Labor and Thomas F. Brennan president of the. Central Labor Council A. F. of L. will meet today to draft an ap- peal to the State Labor Relations Board seeking recognition as collec- tive bargaining agent for the Wa terbury police and fire department unions.
 A similar petition had been pre- sented to the police and fire boards this week and were rejected follow ing an opinion handed down by Corp: Counsel Maurice T. Healey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
Legal Notices
NOTICE

TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- BATE COURT, Aug. End 1945. E IS T A T E of MICHELANGELO, 0, a/k/a. MICHAEL A., a/k/a. MI CHAEL, a/k/a, MICHAEL AN G E L O Di B ENEDITTO or Di- BENEDETTO or diBENEDITTO, 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 recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are request ed to make immediate payment to
 ANGELO DiBENEDITTO.
 Administrator. 43 Lyman St.. Waterbury, Conn. Per Order of Court
 Attest:
 JOHN J. HOWARD. S-2-3t Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- BATE COURT. August End. 1945. ESTATE of FILOMENA DiBENE- DITTO, late of the town of Wa terbury, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District 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 attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requC yt- ed to make immediate payment to
 ANGELO DiBENEDITT0.
 Administrator. 45 Lyman St., Waterbury, Conn. Per Order of Court
 Attest:
 s-2-3t Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
OBITUARY

FL A H E RTY Mrs. Norah Fqaherty, 10 Larson street, wife of Brendan M. Flaherty, died this morning at her home after a brief illness.
 Born in Waterbury, daughter of Maurice Spellman and the late Catherine (Feeley) Spellman, she was employed as a clerk at the U. s. Time Corp, until her recent ill., ness. She was communicant of St. Thomas church.
 Surviving besides her husband and her father are two sons, Bren- dan M. Flaherty, Jr., and Thomas J., two brothers, John and Maurice Spellman, all of Waterbury; three sisters, Mrs. Francis Fitzpatrick, Mrs. George Dragon, Mrs. James Bozzuto. Her mother died on De- cember 13, 1914.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral flame, 270 West Main street, Monday morning, to St. Thomas church, time to be an- nounced later. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from to 10 p. m. and Sunday from 2 to 10 p. m.
 PASCUCCI - Word has been re- ceived here of the death of Nicola Pascucci, father of Joseph Pascucci, 34 Orange street, in Trigento, Italy. f1r. Pascucci resided in Waterbury for a number of years and last visit ed in Waterbury in 1913. Joseph Pascucci last saw his father when he made trip to Italy Il years ago.
 CHERNOFF-Mrs. Vera B. Cher nof, wife of John M. Chernoff, 37 Vine street, died this morning at Waterbury hospital after brief ill., ness. She was born in Russia and came to Waterbury 32 years ago.
 Besides her husband, she is sur vived by two sons, George Bezuhly and Pfc. Basil Bezuhly, U. s. Army, serving in Germany; granddaugh- ter, Sandra May BeZuhly; and sev- eral sisters in Russia.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, Sunday at 1:15 D. m. to St. Mary's Russian Greek Orthodox church at 2. Burial will be in St. Mary's Russian Greek Orthodox cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m. and tomorrow from to 10 p. m.
 BUTLER Isaiah Butler, 52 Bishop street, died Wednesday night in New Haven hospital after brief illness. Born in Saluda, s. C., he came to Waterbury in 1939 He was member of the Grace Baptist church.
 Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Annie Butler; daughter, Annie Bernice, both of Waterbury; his parents, MT. and Mrs. Walter Butler, Saluda, N. C.; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Weaver and Mrs. Mabel Ward, both of Wa terbury, and Misses billie and Alice Butler, Saluda, S. C.; seven broth CTS, Frank, this city, George, Charles and Wesley, Saluda, s. C., John James Butler, Washington, D. C., Eugene Walter and Seymour Butler, both in the Army.
 The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. at St. Pauls Baptist church, Saluda, s. C., with burial there. Friends may call at the Reyes funeral home, 69 Pearl street, until 10 p. m. tonight and tomorrow morning.
 ROCCOLI-Felice Broccoli, 51, of 894 Highland avenue, a veteran of World War I. died veSterdav at Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
FUNERALS

The funeral of Ely Pierce Hi- cock, Jr., 20, son of MT. and Mrs. E. R. Hicock, Southbury, who died Monday when he was struck by an automobile in Memphis, Tenn, will be held Sunday at the home Of his parents at 2 o'clock with Rev. Leslie R. Rowe officiating. The burial in Pine Hill cemetery, South bury, will be in charge of It. c. Edward Hine Post, American Le- zion.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary c. Cockayne, wife of Percy c. Cock ayne, 52 North Riverside avenue, I'erryville, will be held tomorrow at 8:15 a. m. from her home to the Immaculate Conception church, Terryville, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Ter ryville. Friends may call at the home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna (F1l- osmD Romano, 61, wife of John Romano, 285 Bank street, took place this morning at 8:15 from the La Porta funeral home, 67 Holmes ave- nue, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at g. Rev. Joseph Riley was celebrant of the solemn high Mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. Rocco Nadile, deacon, and Rev. Edward Farrell. sub-deacon. Gaetano Gia- quinto was organist and Mrs. James Marrone was soloist.
 Bearers were Leonard Toretta Silvio Arciero, Erico Zaccaria, Peter Mini, John Urbano and Wilfred Champagne. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Father Nadile officiating at the committal.
 The funeral of Mrs. Rosella (Per- ugino) Guerrero, 90 Scovin street. widow of Rocco Guerrera, will be held from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, tomorrow at g a. m. to the Church of Our Laoy of Lourdes where a solemn h1gn Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g. Burial vii be in Calvary cem- etery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna M. (Degnan) Casey, wife of Daniel J: Casey, was held this morning at 8:lo from her home, 20 Walnut avenue to the Church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn high Mass ot re- uuiem was celebrated at by Rev. Henry Quinn, assisted by Rev. Ml- chael McVerry, deacon, and Rev. John Dial, Sub-deacon. Mrs. Mii- dred Burns was organist and Mrs. Mildred Lezotte, soloist.
 An honorary delegation from the Rosary Confraternity ,of the par ish was in attendance. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Fatner Dlai officiating. Bearers were: William McArdle, Louis Dowd, Thomas Don Ian, Eugene Donovan, John Trainor- and Edward Tierney.
 The funeral of Mrs. Florence CVelluccD Madeo, wife of Leonardo Nadeo 45 Anna avenue, was held from the Colasanto funeral nome e32 Bank street, today at 8:l5 a. m; to Our Lady of Mount Carmei church for a solemn high Mass ot reoriem at g. Rev. Austin Saunders was celebrant, assisted by Rev. Pat, rick W. Flynn, deacon, and Rev. Paui piyard Slih-deacOn
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with con,mittal services conducted bv Father Rivard. Bearers were: Robert Sayler, Pvt. Anthony FIG cold Joseph Albino, Vincent Magro' MIMIC Alissio CaporasSo ana An- thony Santoro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
Hospital Bulletins

Mrs. Frances Fox Judd, S1, Beth lehem, was reported doing well this morning at Waterbury hos pital where she was admitted last night after suffering a fractured hip in a fall at home.
 Betty RaimO. g, 39 Addison street. was treated at Waterbury hospital for minor injuries yester- day, after her bicycle struck the rear of a car on Straits Turnpike in Middlebury.
 John Wolleck, 22 LOunsbury avenue, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital this afternoon suffering a weak spell in Every bOdy'S Market on East Main street. His condition was reported as fairly good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03

NSOllI411uCd 1AOAAA dSS 3t be used for the purchase of war bonds to be kept intact at least until the little steel formula was revised.
 AS a last resort, Waldman said, he had asked VILE permission to reopen wage clauses of the existing contract within 30 days after a change in the governments stabili- zation policy.
 Yesterday, Chairman Robert K. Burns said the commission would consider the merits of the case in the light of established WLB poli- cies and procedure.
 Burns announcement was con- sidered a defeat for the union, which had requested that the con- mission either turn the dispute over to a private arbitrator or reconsti- ute itself into a board of arbitra- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
SEVERAL MINOR FIRES
 LISTED ON FIRE RECORD

Bremen were summoned this morning to 68 Coolidge avenue, where a defective motor in wash ing machine was giving off smoke, and to F Hazel street where a man was burning paper in a yard. Fire men yesterday afternoon extingu- ished bonfire n back yard on Morton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
Senators Hit Stimson PIon
(Continued from Page D

serves, and supply services.
 T merely want discharges of men speeded up on an orderly schedule so that the total number in the army can be reduced to our actual needs" he said.
 Stimson revealed that 2O000O more army personnel than the original es- innate of 100000 would be dis charged under the point system by next June 1. However he said 500,- 900 instead of the previously esti- mated 100000 would be released for sickness and other reasons so that the original figure of 100000 to be released by next summer remains the same
 New inductions are expected to keep the army from droping below the 100000 figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
NEW BOOKKEEPING
 MACHINES INSTALLED

The new Underwood Elliott Fisher flat-bed bookkeeping machine has been installed in the controllers office at a cost approximating $2,000, The new machine will sup plant the 15-year-old machine now in use although the latter will be retained as an auxiliary machine.
 In Brazil, where agriculture rules the economy, livestock is now rated first.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
Full Weather Report

Boston, Aug. 3-CU New England forecast:
 CONNECTICUT, MAS S ACHU- SETTS, and RHODE ISLAND Fair weather tonight and Satur- day. A little cooler Saturday with much lower humidity. Lowest for Worcester tonight near 62.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
TOP PRIORITIES

Caserta, Italy, Aug. B. CUP) - Mediterranean theater army offi- cials, aiming at giving the old- timers better break, announced last night that all non-essential soldiers with 106 points or over will get top priorities for return ing home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03

Jean Turnbull, Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Monday afternoon, time to be an- nounced later. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 5 and 2 to g p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03
ARTHIJR FLANAGAN DIES

Lynn, Mass, Aug. 3-(UP)-Ar- thur J. Flanagan, 71, uncle Of movie character actor Walter Brennan and a retired police inspector here, died at his home last night after a long illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03

TURNBULL-Rollin Neale Turn bull, 25, of 72 Bidwell street, died this morning at Waterbury hospi- tai. Born in Waterbury, he was the son of Ellen (Cross) Turnbull and the late Robert w. Turnbull.
 Besides his mother, he is survived by brother, Frederick Turnbull, New York city; and sister, Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-03

town. Her only close survivor is a son. Leroy Shaw, Pittsfield, Mass.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row at 2 p. m. at her home in Wins sor, Mass.