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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-09-14
Shower for Mrs. Prewltt

A delightful miscellaneous show.
er was given at the cottage OF Mrs.
Henry Cooley at Portage Lake
Monday evening. by athe girls OF
the Peninsular Paper Co., in honor
OF Mrs. Elmer Prewitt, a recent
bride. A wiener roast and hambur'
ger fry were prepared at the out
door fireplace, followed by games
the bestowal Of many lovely gifts
and boating on the lake. Mrs. Pre-
witt was formerly Miss Modena
Dalton OF Dalton, Ark, where she
was married last month when Mr.
Prewitt returned from overseas
She has been an employe OF the pa
per company for some time. Her
husband has received his honorable
discharge and is expected here the
last OF this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
4 In Pioneer Class
 Receive Degrees

Collins, S. J., Rector of St. Roberts Hall, Pomfret Centre, Conn, and head of the college philosophy de- partment.
 The academic procession from St. Louis Hall to the college audito- rum was led by Francis Curran of Putnam, Conn. of the English de- partment, and Henry Archetto of Providence, R. l., of the science de- partment. as marshals. Graduates and juniors in caps and gowns, un- derclassmen in white, members of the faculty, and trustees of the col lege comprised the procession.
 At the first Baccalaureate cere- monies held Sunday morning in the Putnam Catholic Academy chapel, Rev. William J. Murphy, s. J., pres- ident of Boston College, delivered the sermon. The Solemn High Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated by Father Collins, assisted by Rev. John J. Moriarty, s. J. of the so- ciology department as deacon, and Rev. Laurence w. Doucette of Jew ett City, head of the religion de- partment, as sub-deacon.
 Miss Joan Byrnes, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Byrnes of Earl street Waterbury and Miss Dorothy Har- ty daughter of MT. and Mrs. T. J.. Harty, Sr., of West Hartford, for merly of Waterbury, were members of the Glee Club rendering selec- tions during the Commencement exercises. They also acted as hos tesses at the Sophomore Tea given in honor of the Senior Class, May g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
FUNERALS

of 1437 Bank street, will be held from the Colasanto funeral home 932 Bank street, tomorrow morning at o'clock to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at g for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- day from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Bernard B. Jor- dan, Christian road, Middlebury, who was killed in automobile acci- dent on Middlebury road early Tuesday morning, will be held to- morrow at SIS from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. John of the Cross church, Middlebury at 10. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery, South bury. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Miss Mildred Klein, Middlebury, fatally injured vixen car in which she was riding crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning, will be held Saturday at p. m. from the Munson funeral home, Woodbury. Burial will be in Tashua cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow and Friday from 2 to g D, m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
HEALTH BOARD
 PASSES VOTES
Health Center Given Ap- proval, Assistant Bacter=
 iologist to Be Employed

An assistant bacteriologist for th' city and the approval of the pro- posed Health Center at Begna school was voted by the board O health at its regular meeting yes. terday.
 City health officer Dr. E. J. Godfrey said that difficulty was being en- countered in finding a qualified as- sistant to the chief bacteriologist Miss Helen Sayles.
 The committee of the board pass ing on the Begnal site as a health center stated that the present To- cation of the open air school at Leavenworth high school was un- satisfactory because of lack of space
 The committee consisted of board members: Dr. Richard J. Hinchey chairman; Dr. Joseph w. Borchardt and Dr. Godfrey concluded that the health department has the person. nel to undertake any of several pro- grams that the board of education may choose.
 The report stressed that special programs and instruction given at Health Center schools should be available also to all the students in the city schools. Adequate rest periods were cited as an exam pie.
 Dr. Francis D. Ellis of Farm ington sent letter to the board expressinng interest in an appoint ment as full-time school physician in Waterbury.
 Although board members are in favor of having full time doctor ln the schools, no program has been worked out. The letter was placed on file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
APPEAL BROUGHT TO
 STATE SUPREME COURT

A notice of appeal and 8 request for finding has been filed in com- mon pleas court by Joseph H. Rob- erts, Waterbury engineer, who lost civil action brought against Thomas D. Robinson. doing business as the Robinson Mfg. Co.,, last May 10.
 The plaintiff claimed the de- fendant owed him compensation for services rendered to the con- cern. Damages of $1,200 were sought. The decision for the de- fendant was handed down by Judge Raymond J. Devlin.
 The appeal will be taken to the State Supreme Court of Errors in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
POST AUTHORITIES
 BOND PURCHASES
Poppy Sale Nets Corporal COyle Welfare Fund
 $l,200

Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion, held a regular monthly meeting last evening at post head quarters. Michael Toomey, finance officer, announced that the recent sales of peoples by mail, through young street salesemen and in the schools netted the organization a total of $1,20O. The Post has author ized the purchase of 5000 worth of series F Seventh War Loan bonds. This purchase, plus others made over the past year, will aid in building up general welfare fund for the benefit of veterans of World War II.
 Commander Walter Dews ap- pointed Ralph Hickey, World War II veteran, chairman of a commit te which will investigate the pos abilities of holding series of regu- lar dances for the general public during the summer months. Con- mander Dews also appointed Eugene O'Connor, World War II veteran, chairman of an outing committee to make arrangements for the an- nual summer outing. Charles R. Taylor, of Bronson Hawley Post, No. 134 of Bridgeport, guest speaker, spoke briefly on various methods of raising money for Legion funds and stirring incentives to attend meet ings. MT. Taylor recently arrived in this city and is associated with the Blakesee Company. Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson of Trinity church, State Legion chaplain, and Colonel Will liam J. Shanahan were in attend ance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
More Rain Friday Ayers Weothermon

Boston, June 6-(UP)-The tenn perature was 100 degrees in Boston 20 years ago today, but this morn ing the mercury dipped to 45, mak- ing this the coldest June 6 on record.
 Today's sub-standard tempera- ture broke the previous record of 46 degrees for the date which was established in 1895, the Weather Bureau said.
 Though light showers were ex- pected later today, a forecaster said that tomorrow would be fairly decent" with temperatures ranging in the middle sixties or only about five degrees below nor nal.
 However, the trend toward nor malcy will be short-lived, he added. There will be increasing cloudiness Friday, ending in rain that night and Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
TRIO HELD IN
 STREET FIGHT
Hearing in Court Con- tinued Pending RecOv-
 cry of Witness

Three men arrested by Patrolmen Anthony Lombardo and John Kavulo after a fist-fight on Grove street last night were given con- tinuances to June 20 after the cases were called before Judge Charles R. Summa in city court this morn ing.
 Prosecutor Albert w. Hummel said one of the men, William Roc canello, 34, Bristol, is confined to St. Mary's hospital. The other two, Edward Lahey, 39, and John Lipke, B, Woodmont, were released under $500 bonds.
 Other cases: Francis Coogan, 28, 523 North Main street, non-support, 60 days in jail, suspended, ordered to pay $10 per week to support of his family; Joseph Degnan, 68, 221 Bank street, violation of probation continued to June 20; Henry Will Hams, 40, 32 Lafayette street, as- sault and breach of the peace, con- tinued to June 20; Maurice Van- Dereedt, AZ, 51 Goss street, road rules violation, nolled; Michael Rut- kowski, 28, TIT Monmouth avenue, reckless driving, continued .o June 20; John Savage, 18, 3 Denney street, assault and breach of the peace, continued to June 21; Gustave Johnson, A, 9 Cottage place, non- support. continued to June 8; Paul Rosselot, 26, 126 McArthur drive, non-support, continued to June 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06

The funeral of Mrs. Frances
 Dorothy (Higgins) Fitzpatrick, Fairfield wife of Edward F1tzpa- trick, manager of Loew's Poli the ater, this city, was held today at 8:30 a. ID. from the Mullins & Redgate Funeral Home, 1297 Park avenue, Bridgeport, to the Church of the Assumption, Stratfield, at g. Funeral services for William Ev- ans, IA State street, was held today at 2:3O p. m. at the Alderson Flu neral Home, TO Central avenue, Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for William AL bert Forsyth, infant son of MT. and Mrs. George Forsyth, A East Lib- erty street, were held yesterday aft ernoon at the Clark Funeral Home, Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Vito A. Greece, 29 Chatfield avenue, husband of Mrs. Assunta (GuerrerD Greece, will be held from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, tomorrow at SIS a. m. to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes for a solemn high Mass of requiem at 9:15. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Angelo DiFranco, 52, 516 North Main street, Water bury was held from the Nettleton Funeral Home, 107 Broad street, Milford, today at g a. m. to St. Raphael church, Milford. Burial was in Milford.
 The funeral of Henry M. Keefe, $40 North Main street, was held this morning as 8:15 from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebat- ed by Rev. Donald OLeary, assist ed by Rev. Philip Hussey, deacon, and Rev. Richard Phillips, sub-dea- con. Frederick Harmon was organ ist and William OBrien was solo, ist.
 An honorary delegation from the Bristol Co.,, included L. S.. Chase, c. w. Petitjean, H. R. Rooster, K. G. Gensler, c. A. Sandin, c. J. Anderson, F A. Hedman, J. A. H. Peterson, w. N. Simpson, H. J. Oemcke, L G. Wehy, P. A. Santole, J. V. Renzoni, K. M. Longo, J. J Misses Elsie Livingstone, Alice Meehigen, Mary Slavin, Jo- sephine Clemente, Josephine Ko- pacha and Lillian Objinski
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services conducted by Father Phillips. Bearers. all employees of the Bristol Co.,, were: Patrick Grant, John Anderson, Pat rick Sheridan, Watson Jones, Stan- ley Bakanas and Walter Baribault.
 The funeral of Mrs. Grace B. New York, widow of Bernard H. McNamara, will be held tomorrow at 8:30 a. m. from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, to the Blessed Sacrament church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of John Paolino, g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
WILLOW ST. MAN VICTIM OF GAS
Death of M. J. Sullivan Due to Accidental POisOn-
 ing; Rites Friday

Michael J. Sullivan, "A, 139 Will low street, employe of Charles A. Templeton, Inc, and former North End restaurant proprietor, was found dead at his home last night, victim of accidental Illuminating gas poisoning.
 He was discovered by James Begnal, 55 Catherine avenue, shortly after 10 p. m. in his bed room, which adjoined the kitchen where an oven jet had been left on. Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, the medical examiner, said he had been dead only a short time. Born in Winchester, N. H., the son of the late John J. and Ellen (Maloney) Sullivan, MT. Sullivan came to Waterbury in 1916. He married the late Mary Ferrick Sul- livan.
 MT. Sullivan is survived by son, J. Ronald Sullivan, Waterbury; brother, William J. Sullivan, Rich mond, Maine, and several nieces and nephews.
 He was 8 communicant of St. Margaret's church and member of the Holy Name society of that parish.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, Friday at 8:15 a, m., to St. Margaret's church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fun eral home today from 2 to 10 p. m | and tomorrow from to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
MSCR, FLYNN ! VICAR GENERAL r.I
Appointment One of First Made By Newly=Installed
 Bishop

Hartford, Conn, June 6-(UP)- The Rt. Rev. Msgr. William H. Flynn today succeeded Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas s. Duggan as Vicar Gener- al of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford, by appointment of Bishop Henry J. OBrien.
 Msgr Duggan, 84 years old, had held the appointment for 35 years. Msgr. Flynn has been Chancellor since 1920 He was made a Domestic Prelate by Pope Plus XI in 1883.
 Bishop O'Brien, who was elevated as head of the Diocese yesterday, also announced three new Diocesan ConsultantS: Rev. Dennis L. Glea- son, Stamford; Rt. Rev. Msgr. Stanislaus F. Musiel, Hartford. and Rev. John c. Mathieu, North Gros- venordale.
 St. Joseph's Cathedral was thronged yesterday for the installa- tion ceremonies, hundreds of clergy, nuns, laity. visiting prelates and officials attending. Most Rev. Rich ard J. Cushing Archbishop of BoS- ton and Metropolitan of New Eng land officiated at the impressive ritual, Governor Raymond E. Bald win and his staff were seated in the front pews. Nine visiting bis hops attended. also Most Rev. Francis J. Spellman, Archbishop of New York archdiocese. Among the bishops were: Most Rev. Joseph E. Mccarthy, of Portland, Maine diocese, a native of Waterbury, and Most Rev Matthew F. Brady of the Manchester N. H, diocese, also a native of this city.
 The choirs which sang during the Mass were directed by Rev. Thomas F. Denehy, who was in charge of St. Thomas Seminary choir singing the Proper of the Mass, and St. Joseph Cathedral choir singing the Ordinary directed by Miss Mary I. Butler This latter choir was as- sisted by students from St. Joseph Academy and College. Children from St. Joseph's school sang from the triforium gallery led by Sister John Bosco Vincent Scully, cathe- dral organist played throughout the ceremony.
 Right Rev. Monsignor William H. Flynn, former chancellor of the diocese, delivered the sermon, trac- ing the history of the Catholic church and welcoming Bishop OBrien to the See of Hartford The newly consecrated Bishop address ed the gathering at the conclusion of Mass.
 A guard of honor led the pro- cession down the aisles of the Cathedral, including Knights of Columbus, delegations of religious orders, Army chaplains and St. Thomas seminarians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
Connecticut Gets NewHomes Quota

Washington, June 6.-(UP)-The National Housing Agency has au- thorized construction of 2,100 homes in 32 localities.
 The homes are to be privately f1- nanced and of permanent construc- tion.
 The quotas and cities to which they are assigned include:
 Massachusetts Fall River, 100 homes to sell for $7,50O or rent for $60 month.
 Connecticut-Norw 40 to sell for $500 or rent for $60 month; Putnam, 10 to sell for $7,00O or rent for $55 a month; Stamford, 50 to sell for $7,5OO and 50 to rent for $60 a month; Willimantic, 30 to sell for $7,5OO or rent for $60 a month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
Accident Victim To
 Face Police Charge
Aubrey Elwood, Driver of Auto in Middlebury Mishap
 to Be 1eld Conducting Inquest

Stephen A. Homick is conducting an inquest into the accident which claimed the lives of Mildred Klein, 19, Middlebury, and James Jordan, 68 Christian road, Middlebury.
 MT. ElWood was reported in fair condition this morning at St. Marys hospital. Of the other two injured, Byron Austin, 25, GuernseytoWn road, Watertown, was reported in good condition at Waterbury hos pital, while, Bertha Klein, g, Ox- ford, sister of the dead woman, was reported still in critical condition at Waterbury hospital.
 State police reported today that Elwod was not discovered until some time after the other four oc- cupants had been taken from the scene. A New York motorist, who arrived at the scene, and left after the four were discovered, remem- bered while driving through Dan bury that he had seen five persons thrown from the car when it struck the tree and whirled around. He rushed back, and with the troopers located Elwood lying in the tall grass 25 feet behind the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
SCARLET FEVER CASES
 TOTAL SIX IN REPORT

Six cases of scarlet fever, and one each of measles and lobar pneu- monia comprise the total commufi- cable diseases listed for Waterbury for the week ending June 4. The statictics are compiled weekly by the State Department of Health.
 Other totals for the entire state for the various diseases reported are: whooping cough. 35; menin- gitiS, 6; scarlet. fever, 58; measles, "A; lobar pneumonia, %; chicken pox 136; humps 81; gonorrhea, g and syphilis, 35.
 No cases of diphtheria, typhoid or infantile paralysis were reported for the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
OBITUARY

LIE MONNIER Pierre LeMon- nier, Burr Hill road, Middlebury died this morning at Waterbury hospital after a brief illness. A na- tive of Italy, he had been a resident of Waterbury since 1905. He is sur- vived by his wife, Mrs. Mathilde (PessaulD Le Monnier.
 The funeral will be held Friday at a. m. from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main street, to St. John of the Cross church, Middle bury, at 9:30. Burial will be in Cal- vary cemetery, this city. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon from to and tomorrow evening from 2 to g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
$2,OOO CIVIL ACTION REMOVED FROM DOCKET

Withdrawal papers were filed in common pleas court today in the $2,000 civil action brought by Cert rude Medalinskas of Waterbury against the Connecticut Railway 6, Lighting Company of Bridgeport The action was based on injuries sustained by the plaintiff March 2, 1922, when she fell while boarding a Hill street bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
DEMATTIE HELD GUILTY
 ON EVASION CHARGE

William DeMattie was found guilty of charge ofeyading re- sponsibility following trial before Common Pleas Court Judge Ray mond J. Devlin yesterday afternoon and was fined $50. with $25 re- mitted. A nolle was entered in the case of Edmund Griskus, who had been charged with wilful in- jury to private property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06

Aubrey Elwood, 26, Long Meadow Lake road, Middlebury, driver of the car which crashed into tree on the M-ddlebury road Monday night, killing two occupants and in- turing himself and two others, will face charges of operating a motor vehicle so as to cause death, State Police It. Henry Palau and Troop CTS Edward Higney and Edward
 Petchick said today. Coroner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
LANDLADY FINDS
 BODY OF BOOMER

Adam Bolesky, GA, who roomed at Al South Leonard street, was found dead in bed this morning by his landlady, Mrs. Marcella Martin.
 Dr. Harold F. Morrill,, assistant medical examiner, said the man, who was lying face downward, had suffocated some time yesterday.
 Detective Sergeant Joseph Mo- Carthy and Detective George Mo- Elligott who investigated for the po- lice department, said MT. Bolesky worked at the Waterbury Buckle Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06

Notwithstanding unfavorabfe weather conditions the carnival sponsored by Court Welch, For esters of America, on ThOmaston avenue is being carried on as scheduled. The attendance has been very pleasing to the commit tee of arrangements. The event with all it's attractive features will be concluded Saturday evening when delegations of Foresters from the various local lodges Of the city will attend. Several grand court officers will also be the guests of Court Welch.
 The committee includes Harold Brown, William Smith, Arnold Kieth, William H. Dunlavey and John w. Humphrey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
Full Weather Report

Boston, June g. (UP) New England weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT and RHOD F. ISLAND Fair tonight and Thursday. Continued cool tonight, slightly warmer Thursday.
 MA SSACHU SETTS - Fair con- tinued cool tonight. Thursday partly cloudy. slightly warmer. Frost in cranberry bOgs tonight, lowest temperatures 26 to 2S de- grees. Minimum for Worcester tonight 42.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
SETTLED FOR GOERING

Houston, Tex. CUP)-'I'm going to shoot Hitler, Mom."
 That was the promise Sgt. Rich ard L. Shell of Houston wrote home when he arrived in Germany But the sergeant had to take sec- ond best. He was one of a detail of 36th (Texas) Division soldiers assigned to guard Hermann Goer- ing when the Luftwaffe chief sur rendered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
LOUIS DI LEO IN LINE
 FOR POST OF REGULAR

Members of Connecticut Royal Arcamum will meet in this city June l3 at Mechanics Hall in a statewide gathering to elect a slate of officers for the year. Louis Di Leo of Waterbury, grand vice regent. is expected to be elected to the regency at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06

South Woodstock, Conn, June t u. S. Senator, David I. Walsh, of Massachusetts, Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs was the speaker at the first Commence ment exercises of Annhurst Col lege, South Woodstock, Conn. yes-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06

the job in Europe, put the war time credo of Americans in these IA words.
 It's good advice to follow not only during war loans but every day. You can't help too much to win the war.
 Today's community and na- tional war loan totals should re- fleet your personal determination to see the war through. Re- gardless of what the War Bond score is today. it is not high enough unless you have gone to bat and bought bonds to the ac- tua& limit of your buying power.
 ..- THE EDITOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
PROFESSOR DIES

North Adams, Mass, June 6-(UP) Arthur Rowland Buffinton, about 57, professor of history at Williams College, died at hospital here last night after a months illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-06
To fhe People of this Community

My Thinking-My Money My Time will stay in this war to the finish"
 Ted R. Gamble, National Di-