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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
FIRM
 BILL APPROVED
Board of Finance Also Gives Sanction to Nu=
 merOus Transfers

Numerous transfers were approv- ed by the board of finance yesterday together with approval of the audit bill of the firm of Barrow, Wade, Guthrie & Co.,, in amount of 5000 and covering costs of the 1914 audit report.
 The transfer of s3,500 was aprov- ed for the health department budg- ct to defer, in part, costs of con- struction of new corral at the city abbatoir City controller Neil F. Maloney pointed out that S2,5oO was already available for this work es- timated cost of which will be $5,452. The difference will be used for maintenance purposes.
 Numerious other transfers. ap- proved to the tempo of the ma chine-gun being fired by Here Is Your Infantry, soldiers passing back and forth in front of the city hall on truck used to advertise the show, included;
 The transfer of $1 200 for Silas Bronson Library for use in binding | books instead of the purchase of new ones. The need for this was ex- plained in a letter from librarian Miss Emelyn Barrett who pointed out the low quality of paper used in the books of today and the diff ficulty being encountered in ob- taining many books, rather than at- tempt such purchases it was deemed wiser to re-bind present volumes. As it takes from four to six months to have the books rebound it was urged by the chief librarian that the transfer be adopted now that the books may be returned from the bindery by November.
 The board approved transfer of s400 in the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin for general re- pairs and maintenance of records, including binding. Budget Direc- tor Arnold told the Finance Con- missioners that the increase in property turnovers made the money necessary.
 Also a transfer of $35 in the City Hall budget at the request of Timothy J. Horgan, superintend- ent of City Hall Budget Directors Arnold Furlong explained h t funds set aside for holiday decora- tions at the City Hall ran short because of the late President Roosevelt's death. He said that it cost $90 for the purchase of crepe and to have it hung on the City Hall.
 In the Department of Educa- ton budget, S25,00O, for the paint ing of Leavenworth High School and Walsh School.
 In the Fire Department budget, 5000. This includes $l,000 for a new roof at the Burton srteet fire house; $500 for repairs, replace ments and palNtmg in fire houses during the summer and S2,500 for the purchase of 1,500 feet of tWo- and d-one-half- inch double -jacketed fire hose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
CHILD WELFARE
 FARLEY MONDAY
Eleanor Little, Dr. Arnold Gesell Principal New
 Haven Speakers

Dr. Arnold L. GeSell director Of the Yale University Clinic of Child Development and Miss Eleanor H. Little, member of the 1945 Connec- ticut General Assembly, will be the principal speakers at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Child Welfare Association, Inc which will take place Monday afternoon (June 25th) in the ballroom of the Y. w. c. A., New Haven. Judge Stanley P. Mead, president, will pre- side
 The meeting will devote a large share of it's attention to considera- tion to plans for securing more modern methods of care of neglect Cd and uncared-for Connecticut children who are wards of the pub- lie
 A buffet luncheon beginning at o'clock and limited to 100 will rrecede the meeting. Reports of the executive secretary and the standing committees will be given at this time.
 The program, open to all inter ested persons, will start at 1:45 o. clock with a discussion of social welfare legislation introduced into the 1945 General Assembly. Miss Little will serve as leader for this and will review the work of the Assembly's Public Welfare and Hu- inane Institutions Committee o1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
Similarity In Tax
 Statistics Observed
Higher Percentage Noted During Past Four Years; In= teresting Conditions Revealed in General Survey

1 1943-0.9 per cent; 1942-0.7 per cent and 1941-0.6 per cent.
 Prevailing Trend AS stated, this situation prevailed throughout the nation with overall totals revealed as follows; at the close of 1914 fiscal year the median delinquency on the 1914 levy was 3.S per cent. In 1943 the levies were only Is per cent uncollected, on the average; the 1942 levies showed a median figure of only 1.2 per cent outstanding, and the 1941 levies had been reduced to an average of 0.9 per cent.
 As stated here yesterday Water bury's total delinquent taxes at the end of 1914 including the same years plus prior years amounted to S565,- 198. or 9.9 per cent of the total levy.
 City Above Average
 On an average Waterbury is in far better condition as to accumu- lated delinquencies than the ma jority of the TIT cities of over 50,- GOO population, according to the survey. The latter shows that 139 of these cities had a median ratio of accumulated tax delinquencies of 18.7 per cent While this is compara- lively low it is double Waterbury's percentage. Reduction is being ef- fected in all cities it is shown as the 1943 accumulated percentage aver aged 21.5 per cent and the 1885 was ASA
 It is not an accurate picture how ever, as some cities, like Waterbury under the Connecticut 15-year limi- tation statute, write off taxes be- yond that period. Foreclosures have been invoked extensively in some cities and not in others, thus chang ing the picture also.
 Many cities, like Waterbury, have taken advantage of the war-boom years to clear up chronic delinquen- cies, the report reveals. Those cities which have failed to do so and fail to do it before postwar problems arise may find it too late to salvage assets which now have potential value.
 In Waterbury an extensive delin- quency drive has been in effect for the past six months which has re- suited in considerable income into the city's coffers.
 That the city will retain a promi- nent position among top-fight municipalities of the nation, in this matter, is self-evident, according to findings of the survey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
SCOVZLL WORKERS
 ELECT OFFICERS

Edward Birmingham was re-elect- ed president of the Scovill Brass Workers Union Local 569 but Charles D'Avino defeated incumbent e-president, Philip Bertrand in elections held yesterday at union headquarters.
 Other officers, all unopposed, are: Financial secretary, Mary Splettstosher; treasurer, Margaret Santoli; recording secretary, George Minicucci; warden, Frank Bergin. and conductor, Anthony Garafola.
 Named trustees were George Ayotte, Rose Cappola, Victor Bar tosiewicz and Wilbur Adkins.
 Executive board members for the five divisions were elected as follows: Tool division, Armand Deschenes and Langdon Warren; manufacturing, Joseph Accetura and Benjamin Goldman; service, Lester Weaver and William Ar senuk; mills, George Bezuhly; Wa terville. rFank Ruby and Donald Beaudoin
 The election committee in charge of the voting was composed of Jo- seph Scarpati George Minicucci and Mrs. Margaret Delebrio. Ball. loting took place from7 a. m. to 10 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
FORMULATE PLANS
 FOR PLAYGROUND

Formative plans for a summer playground at the Warner Gardens Federal Housing project were laid out last night at meeting of the Warner Gardens Community asso- citation. Miss Joyce A. Hayes, serv- ice advisor, reported that the sum of s400 is available for the purpose. The latter also was named advisor for the new committee formed last night.
 Carl Peterson was named off cial recorder for the membership committee named last night and including the following; Mrs. Rose Isaacs, Mrs Blanche Grenier, Mrs. Hazel Hickson, Mrs. Gertrude AL bea.
 A tentative constitution by Mrs. Gertrude McCann and Mrs. Goldie Belsky for the organization was read and approved. This stated that the membership of the association would be open and that regular meetings would be held the first Wednesday of every month. Spe- cial weekly meetings will also be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
By JAMES M. MOORE

GuAtUT S INUbCs HhS lS tlAC ScC- Ond and last of a series on the trend of tax delinquencies affect ing Waterbury and other cities of over 5000 population. The sur vey was made by the firm of Dun
 & Bradstreet, Inc.
 Waterbury finds itself in much the same condition as other cities of proportionate size in the matter of tax-delinquency percentages at the close of fiscal years for the past four years, according to the survey of Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.
 According to the report the ma- jority of cities had higher per centage of delinquencies at the end of N-s44 than the year previous, as each year during the past four was higher than the one previous. How ever it should be pointed out that even the highest percentage in these four years actually is low as com- pared to former years.
 Waterbury's trend was similar as statistics for the past four years reveal the following delinquency percentages - 1944-1.8 per cent;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22

Venezuela Is increasing it's gov ernment- owned aviation services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22

fore 200 attending a meeting here last night.
 The meeting was sponsored by the Waterbury Medical association, Visiting Nurses association and the city health department. The audi ence was comprised of lay people and professional persons.
 Dr. Salinger, prominent research ist and medical writer, told of the symptoms of the illness and warned how it strikes children particularly between the ages of and IA years. He warned parents of the danger of chills and fever and urged inmedi- ate medical attention in such an event.
 Dr. E. J. Godfrey, city health of ficer, presided and introduced the principal speaker. A movie entitled Jimmy Beats Rheumatic Fever" was shown through the courtesy of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. The meeting was held at the Wa terbury Medical association build ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22

engineers of Waterbury. Upon leav-
 ing the employ of the Waterbury concern in 1886, he engaged in pri- vate practice as civil engineer and land surveyor, working with general land surveying and other engineer ing operations.
 Colonel LaForge then left the place of his birth, and for the next 34 years, until his retirement in 1883, was associated as civil en- gineer with the U. s. government. His service with the U. s. Army began at Fort Terry, Plum Island, N. Y, continuing there for Is years.
 During that time, he was in charge of the construction of a great variety of fertilization structures, including gun supplements, fire control and mine structures, search light installations and a Wharg For the next IA years he was attached as assistant engineer to Fort H. G.. Wright, Fishers Island, New Lon don, and for the last four years be- fore his retirement in 1883 was at the Corps Area Army Base at Bos- ton supervising and advising in fertilization work on the New Eng land coast. From that time until his decease, Colonel LaForge had resided in New London, where he was member of the City's Plan ming Commission and the Ocean Beach Park Board.
 Appropriate memorial observances will be held at the next meeting of the CSCE in memory of the de- parted member.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22

Russia is urging collective far mers to grow oil-bearing plants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
METHODIST BY PROXY

Hilton, N. H. (UP)-Seaman Roy L. Harbour, on duty in the Pacific, has become Methodist by proxy Harbour was baptized officially in Triton, with his sister answering the questions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
CITESDANCERS OF
 RHEUMATIC FEVER
Dr. Robert Salinger, Yale Medical School, Tells of
 Diseases Symptoms

No cause of rheumatic fever has yet been determined and a danger of the illness recurring in both children and adults prevails, it was declared by Dr. Robert Salinger Yale Medical school pediatrician be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
PROUD OF ITS LAKES

Concord, N. H. UP)-Though New Hampshire consists of only g. 341 square miles, the state boasts more than 1900 lakes and ponds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22

which she served as clerk. Dr. Ge- sells address on problems of the neglected and uncared-for child in Connecticut will follow.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04

n. College. which they reported
were beneficial and enjoyable.
Mrs. Gladys Turner whose hus-
band is on the faculty at Hamp-
ton Institute, was guest on the
campus last Week and visited as
sembly period giving remarks
which were very much inspiring,
Jubilation over the success which
attends work being done at the
canning kitchen Ia a eampus-w ide
eontagion. Mrs. l.. w, Johnson
is unique In her role as supervis-
or. Through her. this efficient
guidance work is done with no
friction. Commencement cal
endar: May 3. Basketball ban
1uet, May II, Jr-Sr. Prom; May
Is, Field Day Picnic; May %,
Primary program; May "a, Drama
1.-THE kissing Link" Social Science
Dept; May 25, commencement.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04
Helena Society

Miss Luelus Barnette, full
time nurse of the Eliza Miller
school, passed the Mississippi
State Board examination for
Nurses, making the highest mark.
She is now a registered nurse. &.
]. II, White visited in New Or
leans, la. Recent visitors are.
John Henry Lowe of Arkansas
State and Frank Hale of Chicago.
Mesdames Yelma Seattle, Matte
Wakefield and Blandine Brantly
spent a day in Memphis. Mrs.
Bertha Walker and Miss Johnella
NeWsome, visited the Veteran
hospital in Kansas. Mrs. Viola
Crosby, Of Pine Bluff. visited her
sister. Mrs. Geneva Harris.
Mrs. Geneva Harris and Julia An
derson entertained recently; Mes
danes Myrtle Gordon, Lueius
Burnette, Alive Graves, Willie
Mae Goodwin, Y, d. Nelson. and
Mines. L. Galloway. Sarah Clark,
Pearl Juitt, G. B. L. Lamae, and
l., McGree, Elizabeth sturkey
and W y, Hill are not visiting
In the city.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04
akeVilage
Ethel Green

Mr.. and Mrs. William Ieffer-
son spent three days In Clarks-
dale visiting relatives and friends.
Rev. John Watson, pastor of the
Second Baptist church here re-
turned to Arkansas Baptist Col
laee In Little Rock Monday after
spending the weekend here at
tending the conference and visit
ing his family Miss Emma
Green entertained with a dinner
party bonoring Mrs. MeIoy, :.
Mrs, G. c. Wragg spent the week
end In oseeola visiting relatives
and friends.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04
NEWPORT
GLADYS MAYS

Miss Lillian Kyles has returned
from Peoria, III. The Mission
airy Society of Morning Star Bapr
fist church rendered a program
on Sun. Music by junior choir,
installation service by the pastor,
Mrs. Debora Daniel is the presi-
dent, total money raised $4,000
The choir OF First Baptist church
rendered an enjoyable program
on Sun. night, with Mrs. A. V.
Smith pianist. Rev. N, l.. Dove,
is on the sick list. The White
Rose club, met with Mrs, Georgia
Carter on Mon, a program was
rendered and delicious repast
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04

served. Mrs. 4. NJ. Walker
and children spent weekend in
Little Rock. :. Mrs. s. Smith and
nephew, Carl, spent last week in
st. Louis. Mrs. Annie Edward
returned from Texarkana, Texas,
where she visited her sister Who
is i'll, Mr., and Mrs. Harvey
Warre nattended her sisters flu
neral in st. Louis. Mo, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Williams re-
eeiyed message that her nephew.
Cpl. Clayee Neal Person was kill
ed in action somewhere in Ger
many. :. Charley Hunt is improv-
ing in the NJ. o. p. hospital In st.
Louis, Mo. John PARROT re-
turned from Los Angeles.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04

Mrs. Elsie Locke

Sgt. Lee Ahner was home on
furIough for Il days visiting his
parents aud brother. Mr. and Mrs.
Ionnie Flemings and Herbert
Ahner. He Is stationed at Camp
kHmer, n T., while here he yis-
tied his grandmother at Column
bus, Ark Miss Patsy Nathaniel
of Little Rock gisiteH~ hin and his
family during the weekend. :.
Miss Mae v. Belle has received
word that Sgt. II. l.. Tucker has
arrived safely in Germany. :.
Pfc. Emmett Watkins has return
ed from 2 years overseas duty,
has arrived for a visit with his
father George Johnson. He was
accompanied by his sister. Miss
Pauline Johnson of Los Angeles,
California.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04
Garfield
Mildred Robinson

Ordination services were held
It First Baptist church Tuesday.
April l. IN which Rev Arthur
Medlotbin was ordained Minis
tiers participating were Rev. ].
D. Virgins. pastor; Rev e r,
Mcmillan. district vice moderator
Rev, Y T. Hale. missionary;
Rev. T. ]. Rnfks, local minister,
Churches represented Wefe St
John. Pine Grove. Union Hill,
Cross Road. Thomnsen's Chapel,
Little Wood. Gum Point No. |
Mt. Olive. Buchanan Springs, st.
Paul. Shiloh and Antioch. Rev.
MeGlothin has been called to the
pastorate of Gum Point Baptist
Church No. l. We pray that his
life in the ministry will be crown
ed with long years of success.
Mrs. Caledonia Robertson spent
few days in Little Rock last week.
Mrs. Pearl Robertson Ii III Little
Rock at the bedside of her dau-
ghter, Mrs. Effie Loudermilk.
Mrs. Exia Norwood Is visiting rel
atiyes in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mrs. Neil Giyens has returned
from Cleveland where she spent
several weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Eulagene Demery.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04
KibIah

The Kihlah junior high school
will close May Is, 1916. The
graduation exercise of the sixth
grade will be Thurs, evening. May
IT, $50 p. M. In the school audi
torinm. Mrs. Ophilia stuckey
sponsor Third and fourth grade
will present play title, THE
Surprise For the Teacher. spon-
sor Mrs. Mary II. Holmes. The
s4tenth and eighth grades will
present play title Path Across
the Hill,' sponsored by Mrs. G..
b. Jones. Miss Verna Breck-
enridge has accomplished much
with the primary group. Miss
Mary Alice Jones, has almost
completed her work with the ninth
and tenth grades. The prin-
cipal, James a Marshall will sosn
be leaving TO rhis summer vaca-
ton. with his newly welded wife.
Mrs. Tommie L. Evans Marshall
OF this community. Miss Eura
Dell Dixon. has also done a great
work at the Canal school of Brad
ley. Mr.. and Mrs. III. Smith
have built a store near the school
which has proven TO be of great
benefit to the school. Miss
jennie Mae Evans and Miss Mar
eta Nelson became the brides Of
soldiers a few months ago
Rev. s. A. stuckey has been call
ed to pastor the st, James church
at Clarksyille, Texas. Pvt
King Washington is home with an
honorable discharge, The New
Hope Baptist church will hold
Its home coming service the LIST
Sunday In May, Rev G. ". Pork.
ms, pastor . Mrs Minnie -.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04
BlJRISE,I..

Pfc. Bruce Ruf5rd has return
u To his eamn after spending
several days at home. D. Bu-
ford carried h bus load of people
to Okolona Friday night to a
school program. Mrs. Hannah
Nelson of Okolona spent Wednes-
day night with Mrs. Lennie Bar
low. D. Buford, Rebecca Buford
and Allie Servers made business
trip to Arkadelphia Saturday.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04

Hopes. Mrs. Daisy MeGraw left
Sunday night for Richmond, Calf.
for few weeks vacation. j..
The Union Baptist church Is
carrying on revival. Rev. I. G.
Quinn Is pastor. The st. Pet
er's Rock Church had wonder
full haptizing Sunday. Rev. f. l..
Carter is pastor. The Union
Siging which convened with the
Watson District Headquarters had
very inspiring services, NJ. +.
Davis, Dean s. NJ Taylor and
girl chorus from the M. B. NJ.
College of Dermott participated.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Tucker. Prof.
c. l.. Reed, Prof w. B. White
and music lovers from other parts
of the District helped to make
the meeting a success. Total
money raised. $7175, The next
Union will convene with the Oak
Grove church at Yaneopin, Rev.
J. T. Farris, pastor. Bro. G.
Bumpers is president, :. Program
Of the 1st Anniversary of Rev.
w. NJ. Fame, pastor of the Lee
Ridge Church of Cathage: Praise
service by Bro. John Johnson,
Bro. H. Coleman and Bro. John
TaY1or. Reading by Jewel Cole
man and Velar. Money for the
sick, St4.40. Total money raised
S245.06.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04

pany has been awarded the Merit
orious Service Unit Plaque. This
Unit Plaque Is awarded for SUI
perior performance of duty in
the performance of exceptionally
difficult tasks and for the achieve
ment and maintenance of high
standard of discipline for a mini
mum period of 60 days. Mrs
Blanchard has a son in the COM
pany.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04
DUMAS
Mamie Il. Mitchell

Michana Mitchell spent last
week on Wells Bayou with Mr.,
and Mrs. Oscar Mitchell. Mr.,
and Mrs. e. Holmes spent the
weekend with Mr.. Holmes par
ents. MIR. and Mrs. l.. Holmes.
The Ports, Eureka and Rankin
school closed last week with every
impressive exercises. Sam Will
liams who has spent several
months in Oakland, Calf, is now
at home with his wife, Mrs. Sadie
r. Williams. Mrs. Bertha White
is on the sick list, also Mrs. A. j.
Reed ana Watt Green. Miss
Easter Mae Hopes visited her
parents, Rev and Mrs, n c.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04

Cobbs. Mrs. Zenolon Jackson. !.
Miss Ida Sheets and William Mer-
1t were united In marriage, also
Miss Rosie Streets and Lynzie
Herns. Church service was in
charge of the pastor. The
pastor of Fountain Hill. Rev. A.
Gordon held a memorial service
for Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes.
Arkansas State press., 1945-05-04
Tex.
N. B. Wesley
Phone 42S5W

Several deaths occurred In the
city last week. Rev. N. r. Wesson
sneeumhed after lingering i'll
ness Sat. A. NJ. Young passed
Fri. night, Rev. NELSON'S funer-
al Will be held Monday at 18th
Street Baptist church and A. NJ.
Young's funeral will be held at
Oak Street Baptist church.
The Wandering Star Sewing club
pulled big one at the home of
Mrs. L. Muldrew. 2f3 East 18th
St. on April 10Th. Mrs. Muldrew
is new member of the club. !.
Trudie Beauty Shop: Something
will be on soon that will put the
shop In the "limelight. !" A GER
tain operator gets the raw egde"
when a certain party gets inanis-
tive. You may know when Cpl.
c. l.. Williams is home on fur
Tough by the absentee of Mrs.
Williams from the shop Mines.
Geoksey and H. d. Murphy Just
returned from Little Rock and
Pine Bluff Mrs. Theresa Rob
iAsen. OF Chicago, H.. has return
cd, after a short visited with rel
atixes aad iglaNs, M. and Mrs.
Cloud Simpson and family ae-
eompanled her on the trip, also
NJ and Mrs. John d. Daley
While In the city several social
functions were given in their
honor. also Weekend visit to
ballas. They all left elated over
the swell hospitality they feceiY-
ed during their stay, SGT. Rob
eft L. Fisher. who IL back from
overseas. and Cpl. John Painaex-
ton We're tile dinner guest of Nj,
and Mrs. Rufus II. Smith Sunday
evening af o'clock.
OAK ST BAPTIST CHURCH
Services opened With prayer meet
ing led by Sis. Eva Dudly. Ser
mon delivered by Rev. A. j. John
son, subject: 1.-THE Church With
An Everlasting Vision" The i'm
perial and gospel chorus choirs
rendered a Commute song SER
vice. Pastor LaBeaux will return
to his post Sunday and conduct
baptismal services preceding the
regular morning services.
GRAND VIEW AND CRAW-
FORD HILL ADDITIONS Re-
vival meeting at St. Paul Baptist
church April l6, through April
30, was a success. There were
five additions othe church. Rev.
A. u. Johnson OF Mt. Grand and
Lone Oaks churches. ..
! want two boys to deliver
papers ON SATURDAYS One for
New Town Addition and one for
Oak, Elm and Spruce Streets. Will
pay $500 for "a days work.
See me at 2306 w. 18th ST, or
call me at Phone No. 42S5W for
an appointment. -- M. E. Wesley,
reporter.