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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Retail Trade Improved

New York, Aug. 24-UP)-Retail trade in the United States for the past week ran ahead of both the previous week and the correspond ing 1914 period as consumers rushed to buy items released from ration ing. Dun & BradStreet, Inc, re- ported today.
 The agency estimated that retail volume for the past week topped the year-ago period by 59 to g per cent. The largest year-to-year percentage gain took place in the northwest re- gian where 1t totaled 8 to II per cent. The southwest reported a rise of 5 to g per cent; east T to 10; Pa- Cific coast and south 2 to 5; and middle west 4 to g. New England ruled unchanged to up 3 per cent:
 (The Federal Reserve Board re- ported that department store sales for the week ended Aug. IS dropped IT pr cent from the corresponding 1924 period, reflecting the shutdown Of stores for the V-J celebration. For the four weeks ended Aug. 18 sales dipped g per cent from g year earlier.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
School Drum Contests Set
 25 Corps Enter
 WOteFviIIe Meet

More than 25 drum corp units of the state are expected to partici- pate in the competition and parade arranged by the drum corps of the Davis Post, American Legion, for tomorrow in Waterville.
 The junior competition will take place at 3 p. m. at the Sprague school gymnasium. while the senior competition has been set for 2 D. m. A parade through the main streets of Waterville will be staged at 6;l5 p. m.
 Arrangements for the event have been made by a committee headed by Lester Flatt. John Brenneis, in- structor of the Waterville drum corps, will be in charge of the pa- rade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Legal Notices NOTICE {.

Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Building Zone Ordinance for property located at the corner of Grove and Cooke Streets.
 In accordance with Section 425 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Connecticut of 1880, notice is hereby given that Committee of five of the Board of Aldermen will hold a pubic hearing on Friday Evening, September 7th, 1945 at 7:30 o'clock, in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall Building, on the proposed change in the Build ing Zone Ordinance from Residence c Zone to Business Zone No. l, for property located at the corner of Grove and Cooke Streets, bounded as follows:
 Beginning at point on vest ly line on Cooke Street 100 it. northerly of the northerly line of Grove Street, running north- erly in the westerly line on Cooke Street 150 feet thence, running westerly at right angles to Cooke Street 273 feet more or less, thence running southerly 90 feet, more or less, thence easterly 90 feet more or less, thence souther- ly ST feet more or less, thence easterly 1S8 feet more or less to point of beginning.
 All persons owning properties in the vicinity of the above address or those immediately adjacent in the rear thereof, or those directly opposite. thereto, are hereby noti- fled to appear and be heard in re- ference to the proposed amendment at the time and place above speci- fled.
 The hearing will be held before the following committee: Aldermen Ashley, Minicucci, Laskey, Aber- crombie and Bensen.
 By order of the Board of Alder men at meeting held August 18th, 1945.
 Attest:-
 JOSEPH M. SHEA, 8-23-3t City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Legal Notices
 NOTICE
Waterbury, Connecticut, August 24, 1945.

WdUC1 SoAA4ASSeASNse August 24. 1945. Sealed proposals will be received by the Committee on SchoolhouSel of the Board of Education unti September 4, 1045 at eleven oclocl A. M. Eastern War Time, for: grad. ing and oiling the school yard, build ing catch basins, curbing and incl dental work at Duggan School; ir accordance witA the general re- quirements as set forth in the speci' fications, a copy of which speciflca' tions may be received at the offict of the Superintendent of Schools Crosby High School. Waterbury Connecticut, upon the deposit O Ten Dollars ($1O.00) which sum vii be refunded upon the return of plans and specification in good condition within ten (10) days after the award of contract.
 Each proposal must be accom- panied by a certified check as a con- dition necessary for its reception fol an amount of not less than five (5) per cent of the said proposal, said check to be made payable to Henry J. Bowling, Director of Purchases of the City of Waterbury. If such lowest responsible bidder shall re- fuse or neglect, within five days after due notice that the contract has been awarded to him, to execute the same, the amount of the de- posit made by him shall constitute liquidated damages for such neglect or refusal and shall be paid into the treasury of the city.
 Successful bidder will be required to furnish bond to the city, satis- factory to the Comptroller, for an amount of not less than one hum dred (100) per cent of the amount of his proposal, for the faithful performance of his contract as called for in the specifications.
 Successful bidder will be required to carry compensation and liability insurance to protect the Board of Education and the City of Water bury from all liability.
 No ibid shall be accepted from or contract awarded to, any person who is in arrears to the city, upon debt or contract, or who is de- faulter as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the city, includ- ing taxes.
 All bids or proposals will be pub licly opened by the Department of the Director of Purchases at a meeting of the Committee on Schoolhouses of the Board of Edu- cation to be held September 4, l046 at eleven o'clock 4. M. Eastern War Time, in the office of the Su- perintendent of Schools, Crosby High School.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid, should the Committee deem 1t to be for the best interest of the City.
 Envelopes containing bids shall be addressed to Raymond F. Stone, Chairman, Committee on School houses, Board of Education, GO Crosby High School, Waterbury. Connecticut, and marked ''BIDS FOR GRADING AND OTLING THE s c H O O l. YARD. BUILDING CATCH BASINS, CURBING AND INCIDENTAL WORK AT DUGGAN SCHOOL"
 TREATMENT or EDUCATION, A. J. BENHAM,
 Temporary Clerk. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
NOTICE
STORAGE BUILDINGS Waterbury, Connecticut

Sealed proposals for the con- struction of storage buildings in the City Yards on West Liberty St. in said City, will be received by the Board of Public Works of the City of Waterbury at it's offices in the City Hall until eight o'clock in the evening, Eastern War Time. on September 4, 1945 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.
 Plans, contract and specifications may be obtained by intending bid- ders applying at the office of the Bureau of Engineering. City Hall. Waterbury, Connecticut, on deposit of ten dollars ($10.0O which sum will be refunded upon return of same in good condition within ten days after opening of bids.
 OFFICE OF THE
 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
 WATERBURY, CONN.
 Charles A. Root, e-23-3t City Engineer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Legal Notices
 NOTICE
Waterbury, Connecticut. AnRllSt 2A. 1QA6.

i < xAuS uSt 11s 4S8os
 Sealed proposals will be received by the Committee on Schoolhouses of the Board of Education until September {, 1945 at eleven o'clock A. M. Eastern War Time, for: grad ing and oiling the school yard and Incidental work at Driggs School; in Accordance with the general re- Quirements as set forth in the speci- Gcations, . copy of which specif1- cations may be received at the of- 1ice of the Superintendent of Schools, Crosby High School, Water bury, Connecticut, upon the deposit Df Ten Dollars ($10.0O which sum wdll be refunded upon the return of plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days after the award of contract.
 EAch proposal must be accom- panied by 8 certified check as condition necessary for its reception for an amount of not less than five <O per cent of the said proposal, said check to be made payable to Henry J. Bowling, Director of Pur- chases of the City of Waterbury. If such lowest responsible bidder shall refuse or neglect, within five days after due notice that the con- tract has been awarded to him. to execute the same, the amount of the deposit made by him shall con- stitute hquidated damages for such neglect or refusal and shall be paid into the treasury of the city.
 Successful bidder will be required to furnish bond to the city, satis- factory to the Comptroller. for an amount of not less than one hun- ured (10O) per cent of the amount of his proposal, for the faithful performance of his contract as called for in the specifications.
 Successful bidder will be required Co carry compensation and liability Insurance to protect the Board of Education and the City of Water bury from all liability.
 No bid shall be accepted from pr contract awarded to, any person WhoAis in arrears to the city, upon debt or contract, or who is de- Aaulter as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the city, including taxes.
 All bids or proposals will be pub sicly opened by the Department of Nhe Director of Purchases at a meeting of the Committee on 0olhouses of the Board of Edu- cation to be held September 4. aez5 at eleven o'clock A. M, East Wrn War Time, in the office of the Superintendent of Schools. Crosby High School.
 \ The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid, should the Committee deem it co be for the best interest of the City.
 Envelopes containing bids shall be addressed to Raymond F. Stone, Vnairman, Committee on School houses, Board of Education, GO Crosby High School, Waterbury, Connecticut, and marked BIDS <DR GRADING AND OILING THE -2CHOOLYARD AND INCIDENTAL, WORK AT DRIGGS SCHOOL" APARTMENT or EDUCATION. A. q. BENHAlG,
 Temporary Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIs- TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO BATE COURT, Aug. 23rd, l945. ESTATE of ANDREW CASTAI- DI, late of the town of Water bury, 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 10 said estate are request. cd 10 make immediate payment to
 PETER cAsTADLI,
 Administrator. 53 Barton St., Waterbury, Conn. Per order of Court
 Atteati
 MXRouERTTE M. FAHY. s-sf.st Asst Clerk.
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GI Discovers Kind World
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(Continued from Page D en to a hospital. He could find no one in the city to care for the girls.
 He telephoned Camp Lee to get an extension of his pass. A corporal was sympathetic, but said he'd be classed AWOL if he didn't return.
 Bring the kids along" the cor poral said. ''The Army will look af- ter them"
 Price was dubious that the Army would act as nursery" but he set out with the children.
 The corporal, meanwhile, had told the sergeant. The sergeant told the lieutenant. And on it went until Brig. Gen. George A. Hor- kan. commandant of the quarter master station, learned of it.
 When Price arrived at the camp gate, Horkan was waiting there. He took command of the situation. The children were sent off to the hospital with a smile and pat or the head.
 Don't you worry, Price," the ak o0AQ, WV AA 6So ySsA SAS S@ this pred.cament."
 Generous Response
 He called Col. Max R. Wainer, president of the quartermaster board here and vice chairman of the National Jewish Welfare Board.
 You're from Philadelphia, Col onel," Horkan said. Get something done"
 Nurses bathed and put the chil- dren to bed while Wainer set about his task. Yesterday morning they had a CT breakfast and then began romping through the hospital wards.
 The General arrived to play with the twins for few minutes and talk respectfully to Marion and ask her if she were happy.
 "Oh, yes, sir" she said. And oh, thank you so much for everything" The Generals wife and other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Hospital Bulletins

Mrs. Catherine Winters, 34, IA Grove street, was taken to St. Mary's hospital in the hospital ambulance yesterday afternoon when she was overcome by escap- ing gas in her room. Her condi- ton was reported good this morn ing.
 Edward Taver, 25, 25 Cottage Place, was treated at St. Mary's hospital last night for injuries re- ceived when he was bitten in the right thigh by a dog on Fkeriden road. He was later discharged.
 James Raby, 59, 596 Howard avenue, Bridgeport, one of the three men injured when scaffolds collapsed yesterday, was reported in good condition this morning at St. Mary's hospital.
 The other two, Russell Hazard, g, 97 Arch street, Bridgeport, and Michael Guerra, AS, Center street, were discharged after treatment.
 Mrs. Josephine Chirco, 52, 12S Grand street, Milford, was ad-
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NOSeA~~~>sNONs 
 session, although it developed nc recording had been made of his broadcast ordering the Norwegian fieet not to fight.
 Written texts of that address were introduced in evidence, how ever, along with 8 number of other Quisling speeches which its own propaganda department had com piled for other purposes.
 The speeches were read back in an effort by the state to prod Quis- nng's memory of the events sur rounding the German entry into Norway.
 At the outset of todays session Quisling appeared bored even when his former minister of the inter- for. Wilhelm Hagelin took the stand to testify against him.
 Hagelin repeatedly tried to evade questions by claiming he could not remember dates and events that far back. Eventually, however, he acknowledged he had brought from Germany almost $120,000 in British currency and had given it to Quis- ling.
 The money, he said, was obtained from the sale of paintings in the Dresden galleries. The state already had introduced German documents, however, to show that $l20,00 was the sum Quisling was to have re- ceived for preparing the invasion coup on April g, 1940.
 Confronted with Hagelin's teSti- mony, Quisling admitted he had obtained money from his former in- terior minister.
 Hagelin caused laughter in court when he protested that he had no idea he was to become a member of the puppet government until the day of the invasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24

died at Waterbury hospital this morning. Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister, Ruth, and a brother, Alexander, Jr., all of Wa terbury; her paternal grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Kemes, of Manchester. N. H.; her maternal grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Martin Pecukonis of Waterbury; and one aunt of Waterbury. Private funeral services will be held from the De- links funeral home, IT Congress avenue. with burial in Calvary cem- etery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Jops Prepare Special Session

San Francisco, Aug. M.-CUP)- Radio Tokyo reported today that preparations are in full swung for the opening of the extraordinary session of the Japanese parliament to be held Sept. 1-2.
 Premier Naruhiko Higashi Kuni met leaders of the two parliamen- tary chambers to arrange the pro- gram. He also received leaders of the Greater Japan Political associa- tion, the Totalitarian Political Or- ganization which is being dis banded.
 A meeting of the privy council was called 'for tomorrow to discuss the reorganization of ministries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
OBITUAR

KENNY-Mrs. Henrietta Kenny widow of the late Michael Kenny of 75 Bishop street died yesterday after a short illness at St. Marys hospital.
 She was born in Ireland and came to this city more than 40 years ago. There are no immediate sur- vivorS.
 Funeral services will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street tomorrow at 9:15 to St. Thomas,s church for a solemn high Mass at 10 a. m. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 BUDZINAUSKAS-Adam Budzin- auskas of Straits Turnpike, Mid dlebury, died at the Waterbury Hospital yesterday after a short illness Born in Saukenuose, Lithu- ania, he came to this country 45 years ago. residing for the past four years in this city. He was employed at the French Tube company for two years.
 MT. Budzinauskas was member of the Ukranian National Aid As- sociation of America, Lodge 46, of Pennsylvania.
 Survivors include his wife, Hed- wiga; two sons, Albert, discharged veteran who served three years in Pacific, and T/Sgt. George of the transportation corps, three years overseas and now at Boston Army Base: three daughters, Mrs. Jose phine Daniels, Pharmacists Mate Ic, WAVES, stationed at U. S. Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calf: Miss Christine of New York City and Miss Stella of Middlebury; a brother. John, of Waterbury; and nephew. John, of Waterbury.
 Funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:15 from Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter street. to St. Josephs Church for requiem high Mass at 10 a. m.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today, tomorrow and Sunday from 2 to 10 p. m.
 KEYNES - Baby Kemes, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alex ander Kemes of 60 Francis street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector John T.. Hartley has issued building per- mits to the following:
 John Favalla, chicken coop, 788 Congress avenue Extension, $50.
 Loretta Fogarty, new store front, I'll East Main street, $950.
 Antonio BozzanO, addition to two rooms, 717 Highland ave- nue, $1,OOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
NOTICE

Advertising hearing on the appii- 14tlon of the Atlantic Refining <>ompany. New Haven. Connecticut. zo establish . retail gasoline sta- <IQu at the 8. w. corner of Cooke @n1 Grove Streets, Waterbury
 Eonnccticut. Hearing to be held on *<4nesday. September 5th. 1e4s at s< z:S9 A. M. in the Office of the zz1Qr, City Hall. Grand Street, zA.erhNry. Connecticut. s-2s-at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
NOTICE
..u. LIQUOR I,. PERMIT


 NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 This Is to give notice that I, Anthony K. Pereili, of ISIS East Main Street. Waterbury, Conn, have nied an application dated August Slst, l945. with the Liquor Control Commission for Q Full Liquor LI. cense Restaurant Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, TO Hill ness is owned by AnthonM Y. Per. relli, of 1918 East Main Street, Wa. terbury, Conn.,, William Meyers, Of i9s North Maln Street, and 0ladys Provoat Lantz, of 2ls Bseeher Ave- nne' Waterbury, Conn, respectively. Y: perrelil. of ISIS East Main street Waterbury. Conn.,, as permlftao,
 ANTHONY F. pGRnELLf. Dated AuEust Sisf, iafs. s-sl.sl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
NOTICE

Adtefiising hearing on the appll- z1lIpz of Frank Briglia, f6is South *Ir Street. Waterbury Connecti- .IE Tor Certificate of Approval for |.E1iFcrs LIconse. Hearing to Dc '1 We1ncgdny. Sept. S. iozs at |+ 1. M, In the Mayors ofilce.
 Hnl|. Waterbury. eelseeftIs
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mitted to St. Mary's hospital this morning for treatment when she received abrasions when thrown forward in a bus when the vehicle stopped quickly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Mary Louise Sullivan of 18 Central avenue will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main street, tomor- row at 9:30 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10. Burial will be in old St. Joseph,s cemetery. Friends may call at. the funeral home to- day.
 The funeral of William H. Thomas, 61 Pearl street, was held today at 2 D. m. at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. s. w. Weller ofilciated. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Walter J. Gaffney, will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street, tomorrow at 8:30 a. m. to St. Margaretis church. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be held at g a. m. Burial will be in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Domenic Beccia was held today from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, at 8 8. m., to Our Lady of Mount Car- mel church at g, where a Mass of requiem was conducted by Rev. Austin Sunders. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery, Rev. Paul Rivard, officiating. Bear CTS were: John Jones, Thomas ODonald, Frank Sena and Arthur MuSco.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Herbst will be held from the Ber- gin funeral home tomorrow at 8:30 a. m. to St. Cecilia's church at g a. m. Burial will be in Calvary cem- etery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian (Sanford Hotchkiss, wife of H. Ray Hotchkiss. Woodbury, were held yesterday at the Alderson funeral home, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were Roland Morse, Robert Clark, Sr., Robert Clark, Jr.. Raymond Boden, Chester Stothart and Idris Alderson, ST.
 The funeral of Mrs. Theresa D'Amelio. 653 South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
DIED

BUDZINAUsKAS-I this city, Aug 23rd, 1945, Adam Budzinauskas, ot Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, Funeral Monday morning, at 9:1s a. m., from Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter St, to St. Joseph's Church. at 10:00 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
DAILY ALMANAC

Moon rises mt 8sle b. n.
 Sun rises at .6s11 .. ms 9etg nt 5s86 D. m.
 vehicles haust Do lighted tharty minutes after sunset.
 Hfgh tide today 12s12 c .m., 12s3S D. m. Low tide 0s3O .. M., 0s4O D. m.
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widow of Vincenzo D.AmeIio, win be held tomorrow at 9:S0 from the Col- asant0 funeral home, 932 Bank street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes for a solemn high Mass of requiem at 1O:3O. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Full Weather Report

Boston. Ang. 2z- (UPD New England forecasfs
 CONNECTICUT, MASS ACHU- : sETTs and RHODE ISLAND =. Cloudy with intermittent nnwht rain tonight ending during SHtur- day. Continued cool tnmlwh1, be- coming somewhat warmer Smtur- day afternoon. owest for WOeeen- ter tonight near Bl.
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Funeral services for Samuel s. Edmond, 1779 Thomaston avenue, were held today at 2:30 p. m. at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
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The funeral of Mrs. Theresa D'Amelio, 653 South Main street,
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QuisIins Accused

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KEYNES - Baby Kemes, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alex ander Kemes of 60 Francis street.
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The funeral of William H. Thomas, 61 Pearl street, was held today at D. m. at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. s. w. Weller oficiated. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.