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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
TASK RAISE FOR
 YALE NAPKIN
Bill Introduced Boosting Probation Officers Sal.
 ary to $3,5OO

A bill calling for an increase of 3,500 of the annual salary of city probation officer Atty. Yale Matz- kin has been prepared for presen- tation to the General Assembly, it was learned today. Atty. Matzkin now receives $2,200.
 The bill is being presented by Re- publican sources which also have prepared other bills affecting the city court and some minor charter changes.
 Also slated for presentation to- morrow to the General Assembly are city administration bills as report ed here yesterday these include: $l ,500,000 in bond issuance will be requested to construct a sewage dis posal system after the war. Also to be requested for bond issuance is a sum to cover such postwar projects as storm water drainage system, street repair, eto.
 Other requested bills are expected to include change of charter pro- vision whereby salaried employees whose pay is set by charter do not now receive the cost-of-living bonus. This is being done to correct imbal- ances which have occurred whereby charter-set salaried employees mak- ing (for eXample) in the neighbor- hood of 5000 are not receiving the $500 annual cost of living increase whereas employees receiving $4,00O whose salaries are not fixed by charter are receiving the $500.
 Also expected to be presented to the legislature on Thursday or shortly theerafter are many minor charter changes applicable mainly to technicalities relative to account ing procedures. These, as reported here previously, will include ecom- mendations made by the public au- ditors Barrows, Wade, Guthrie & Co.,, and changes suggested by city bud get director Arnold Furlong. Rec ommendation for establishment of a bureau of licenses was included among these recommendations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

The 15Srd annual meeting of the Cunnectucut State Medical Society, Scheduled to be held in Hartford on May 1, ? and 3. has been can celled. according to an announce
 nent today from the executive of- 1ices of the Society. This action was taken in order to comply with the once of defense transportation re- quest that meetings and conventions Ok 50 or more persons be avoided. The ODT did not refuse permis- sion to hold the meeting, which would have involved only travel within the state, and the decision for poStponement was prompted by the society's wish to further the nations war eort by voluntary CO., operation with the regulation
 The program for the 1945 meet ing, which was arranged by a com n1ittee headed by Dr. H. M. Marvin of New Haven, was one of outstand- ang interest and merit both in the
 medical an dsurgical problems to be presented and in the speakers who were to discuss them. Among the eminent medical leaders who had accepted invitation to participate fin the progra mwere Dr Walter c. Alvarez of the Mayo Clinic. the country's foremost authority on gas- tro-inteStinal disorders; Col. w. F.. Machle, director, Armored Forces Research Laboratories, U. s. Army; Drs. Paul D. White and William B Castle, Harvard Medical School; and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Rail Problems
 Greatly Upped

Washington January 31. (UP) - The National Mediation Board told Congress today that rail and airline labor problems have in- creased to point where the Rail- way Labor Act "is in real danger Of breaking down" unless the boards staff is increased
 The NMB said in it's annual re- port for the year ended last June 50 that the law. passed in 1926, has functioned well 50 far. But If the prsent situation continues, the very purposes of the act will be nullified by the gerat delay which many i'm portant cases on the boards docket are now suffering" 1t said.
 It asked legislation to provide a "very considerabl increase in the boards staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
DUBOIS ANALYZES
 PENSION SYSTEM
Explains Features to Mem= berS of KiWaniS Rotary
 Clubs

c. Arthur Dubois, chairman oi the city's pension commission today spoke before the KiWanis club in a discussion Of the features Of the proposed city pension plan. MT. Du- Bois delivered similar address ycs- terday before the Rotary club at it's luncheon meeting, for which he re- ceived a great deal of exclamation for his presentation of the picture.
 MT. DuBois yesterday described the procedure adopted in approach ing the problem of devising a pen- sion plan for the city and told of the magnitude of the problems, such as lack of accrued reserve for meet ing current pension obligations, all of which faced the commission upon first tackling the problem.
 He reaffirmed the commissions original criticism of past finance boards in failing to attempt read justment of the city's plight rela- tive to lack of an amortized, fi- nanced pension plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
DIVIDEND VOTED BY CREDIT UNION

Members of the Manufacturers Foundry Credit union declared one percent dividend at recent meet ing.
 The following were chosen direc- tors: Erna K. Slack, John Lattan- zio, A. Giacomi, Edith DeRienz and Armand Fiorelli.
 Others chosen were: Credit com T1ittee, Louis Battelll, chairman Carmine Cipriano, secretary and William Halloway; supervisory com. u1ittee, Eugene Ellis, chairman; Carl Fredin, secretary, and Rita Dessur- eauE; educational and entertain nent committee, John Perry, MT Cipriano and Mir Battelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Medical Society Votes
 To Postpone Meeting
IS3rd Annual Session of Connecticut Group to Be De-
 ferred Until Later Date; ODT Offered No Protest

other nationally recognized experts in specialized fields.
 The House of Delegates of State Medical Society will hold it's require annual meeting to transact business of the Society during the month of May, pr. Creighton Barker. Execu- tive Secretary, said. but there will be no general meeting of the mem- bers of the society until present ODT regulations are relaxed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
WAVES SEEKING
 RECRUITS HERE.
Interviews May Be Had Tomorrow at Post Office
 Building

Phyllis Mathiasen, specialist 2/c of the WAVES. will be at the Navy Recruiting Station, Post OfIice building, tomorrow and Friday to recruit women for service in the WAVES
 Women between 20 and 36 years of age, with at least two years of high school training are urgently needed, Miss Mathiasen has an- nounced, to serve at naval bases to replace enlisted women who have volunteered for overseas duty. WAVES are especially needed to serve in hospitals and as clerks at bases.
 All women who are interested in enlisting in this branch of the serv- ice are asked to call at the Navy Recruiting Station, Post Office building, within the next two days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
FUNERALS

The funeral of Dennis K. Flynn, 69 Washington street, was held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, today at SIS a. m. to St. Francis Xavier church at 9 where solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. David O'Keefe, assisted by Rev. James Broderick, deacon. and Rev. Thomas Dignam, sub-deacon. Robert Birt was organist and Mrs. James Car roll was SoloiSt.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Father O'Keefe conducting the committal services. Bearers were: :: Michael Goggins, Thomas Calvin, John Crowley, John Dillon, Patrick Hussey and Terrence Mariani.
 The funeral of Frederick J. Me- Laughlin, 229 18th street, Brooklyn, N. Y, was held this morning from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, at 8:30 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at g. Rev. George Reilley Officiated. Bur ial was in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery with commit tai services conducted by Father Reilley.
 The funeral of Matthew O'Brien was held from the residence, 4 Grove street, this morning at 8:3O to St. ThomaS'S church at for Q solemn high Mass of requiem. Rev. George Dyer was celebrant assist cd by Rev. Joseph Daly, deacon, and Rev Robert Chagnon, sub-deacon.
 Bearers were: Thomas Mccarthy Philip Becker, Carmen Walsh, Ed ward O'Rourke, Nicholas Molello and Richard Birch. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services conducted by Father Daly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Former Local Bank Teller War Casualty

Private Albert Bcauchemin of 35 Baldwin avenue has been missing in action in France, since Jan. 12, according to War Department communication received by his family yesterday. He was employed as a teller at the Citizens & Man ufacturers National Bank for IS years before he entered the Army last March.
 Private Beauchemin is the hus- band of the former Stella WaIesky and the father of two children, Doris and Edward. His parents arc MT. and Mrs. P. l.. Beauchem- in of 35 Baldwin avenue.
 A member of an infantry unit, he received training at Fort Meade, Md, and was sent overseas last August.
 His family had not heard from him for nearly 3 month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Shookwon FoIIs
 To Jop Forces

Chungking, Jan. 3l-(UP) Jap anese forces have captured Shaok- wan (Kukiang), one of the last Chinese strongholds on the Canton Hankow railway In northern KWang tung province, a Chinese commun ique acknowledged today.
 "A Japanese communique claimed that Japanese troops had cleared the entire rail line. sllcing China in tWO)
 The Chinese announcement said that the Chinese defenders of Shaokwan virtually fought to the last man before the Japanese over- ran the city, 75 miles north of Can- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

tel. Ten servicemen wounded in battle occupied special Purple Heart Box", each of then ten seats backed up by 5000 contribution from an anonymous donor.
 Hollywood, the home of the stars had no special celebration but the movie industry's March of Dimes contribution in this city was $71,- 680.
 Other cities joined in the birth day observance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Evans F.CorISon
 Decoroted Aqain

San Diego. Cal. Jan. 3l.--CUPJ- Colonel Evans F.. Carlson. founder of the famous Carlson's Raiders. has been awarded his Fist decoratioIl-- the Legion Of Merit-for his work in the battle of Saipan. Marine of- ficials reported today.
 Carlson. who was wounded during the battle. received the award at the U. s. Naval hospital.
 His home is at Plymouth. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
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| The funeral or Stephen RenKe- wicz, 27 Hickory street, took place today at 8:30 a. m. from the home, to St. Stanislaus Kostka church at 9 where Mass was celebrated by Rev. John ZyskoWski.
 Bearers were: Clement Nwrzie- winski, Micheal Hotkowski, Matthew Czarzasky, all members of the St. Stanislaus society, Theodore Ra. domski, Walter Komarcski and BronjslaW GrandisceWski, members of the Dzinsko society. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Frank Anthony Burneakis, 19, 21 Green street, was held from the Stokes funeral home, 694 Riverside street, this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Josephs church at 9:30. Rev. Benedict J. Gaurons- kas officiated at the requiem Mass. A special musical program was un- der the direction of Prof. Alex" ander Aleksis.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Father GauronSkaS officiating. Bearers were: Paul Grazioli, Ray" mond Weimer, Anthony Alex, Ray. mond Hilinski, Joseph Tartaglia and Philip Herbert.
 The funeral of Mrs. Philomcna La Famme, 316 Wilson street will be held from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, Thurs day at 8:15 to St. Ann's church where solemn high Mass of re- quiem will bc celebrated at SOC Burial will be in Calvary cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 D. m, to- morrow from to 10 D. m. Mem bers of the Danes de St. Ann vii meet at the funeral home at o'clock tonight.
 The funeral of Mrs. Della (St AmanO Chapman, wife of EdWarc H. Chapman, formerly of Water bury, was held today at 8:30 iron the Newkirk & Whitney funera home, 92l Main street, East Hart ford. followed by a requiem Mas at St. Roses church at 9. Buria was in Center cemetery, Soutf Windsor.
 The funeral of Leo J. Byrnes TarrytoWn, N. Y, formerly of thii city, will be held from the Bergir funeral home, 290 East Main street time and other arrangements tC be announced. MT. Byrnes diec suddenly Thursday in California while on a business trip.
 The funeral of John J. O'Brien, formerly of Waterbury, who died yesterday morning in New York city, will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St. PatricK's church at g o'clock tomorrow. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to and and 2 to 1Op. m
 The funeral of Charles LiZaLlSkas, 112 Park Ter, will be held from l the nome, tomorrow at q. m. to St. Joseph's church for a solemn high Mass at 0:30. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the residence this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Harry Herman, Jackson Heights, Long Island. N. Y., was held this morning at Jackson Heights, Long Island. with burial i'll new St. Joseph's ceme- tery, Waterbury. in the afternoon. The funeral of Frederick Rod man, formerly of Waterbury, was held today at II q. III. at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street. Bur ial was, at Riverside cemetery.
 Private funeral services for Lu- cille N. Magro, daughter of Vim cent and Felice Crowe) Magro, 10 Marley Place. were held yester- day at the Colasanto funeral home. Burial was fin Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
CIGARET DRIVE

New York, Jan. 3l.--UP)-Re- gional Office of Price Administra- ton Director Daniel P. Wooley said today that his office will launch a drive within two weeks against New York black marketers retail ing cigarets at $2.50 carton and $ll0 case-$30 to $40 above the ceiling prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
FDR Thonks Dime Donors
BY EULALIE MCDOWELL

Washington, Jan. 31. UP)- ThrongS of Americans from coast to coast laid aside their wartime cares last night to dance for the infantile paralysis drive held each year on the Presidents birthday.
 Parties and balls by the thousands were held throughout the nation to hail MT. Roosevelt's 63rd birthday and to mark another milestone in l the continuous campaign against in- fantile paralysis, dread foe of chill dren.
 In the background could be heard the March of the Dimes given by millions of Americans ot back up MT. Roosevelt's promise that diseese at home would be fought as unre- mittingly "as we fight our evil ene- mics abroad"
 The Presidents message to the thousands of parties held in his honor. read over a nationwide net work by Mrs. Roosevelt just before midnight, thanked the many mil- lions of Americans" who had con- tributed to the March of Dimes to fight infantile paralysis
 Expressing regret that wartime circumstances make 1t impossible for me to talk with you personally tonight on my birthday" MT. Roose- welt declared that America will never tolerate force that destroys the life, he happiness, the free fu- tur of our children any more than we will tolerate the continuance on earth of the brutalities and barbar- itieS of the Nazis or of the Japanese war lords"
 Tn Washington Mrs. Roosevelt did the honors for the President, taking in no less than 13 separate celebrations in a whirlwind tour during which She delivered thirteen speches-all different.
 Mrs. Roosevelt shared the spot light at the various celebrations with top-flight screen stars, who this year included diminutive Mar garet O'Brien and Seaman Gene Kelly.
 At all her 13 stops, which includ- ed five white and colored service mems centers, the first lady thanked her listeners for their contributions to the Infantile Paralysis fund. In New York the principal birth day event was held in the grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria ho- Friends may call at the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Jane Rice, 67, 78 High street, was admitted to Waterbury Hos pital for treatment of a possible hip fracture after she suffered q fall on the ice at High and Or- ange streets this morning. Her condition was reported as good.
 Andrew Mastrianna, II. 533 North Main street, was treated by a private physician after his sled ran into a car driven by Robert LiddeII, 36 Superior avenue, on Hawkins street, yesterday after noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
Full Weather Report

Boston. Jan. 27 (UP)-WeatIIer fOrecnSti
 SET"TS and RHODE ISLAND - Fair md continued cold tonight md ThuFSdny. GOwest temDera- tUre for Worcester tonight < de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
SIOO,OOO FIRE

Cleveland. Jan. 3l.-(UP)-Of- fIcials today investigated cause of the mysterious explosions and fire which destroyed the Benzol plant of the Republic Steel Corp. last night causing damage estimated unofficially at 9l00.OO0. No one was injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
FOUR AIRMEN KILLED

Victorville, Cal, Jan. 31.-(UP)- A four-enginer Army bomber crashed yesterday while on train ing mission from the Victorvile Army Air Field, killing four men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

MARTONE-1n Palmer, Mass, for mcrly of Waterbury, Jan. 29th, 1945, Michael Martone. Funeral Thursday at a. m.. from Colasanto Funeral Home. 932 Bank Street, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9 T. m. Burial In Cal vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

MILLER--In this city, Jan. 31st. l945. John William Miller, of l72 Boulcy Avenue. Funeral Friday at 3;30 D. m.. from St. Johns Episcopal Church. Bur ial in Pine Grove cemetery, An sonia. at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
AVE YOU BEEN

WONDERING what kind of lighting you are going to have
 in your home after the war? We'll, you may be sure that it will be better than any lighting you have enjoyed in the past thanks to the lighting research which will bring the benefits of sunshine right into your home. Cool, soft, abundant lighting for easy seeing ultraviolet rays for your daily sunbath germ-killing rays to purify the air .. comforting heat rays to soothe pain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

Friends may call at the Alderson funeral home. 70 Ceptra! avenue. to- night from 2 to 9 D. m. and tomor- row from to and ." to 9 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31
DIED

BACkUS - In this city, Jan. 30th, 1945, Howard l.. Backus, of 236 Walnut Street.
 Funeral Friday at 200 D. m.. from Aldcrson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-31

Private funeral services for Lu- cille N. Magro, daughter of Vim cent and Felice CTowe) Magro, 10 Marley Place. were held yester- day at the Colasanto funeral home. Burial was fin Calvary cemetery.
Evening star., 1945-07-01

said. ''We1l get along swell just the same"
jim worshiped Siebert after that, served
him Ike valet, pulled for base hits when
Dick came to bat And Siebert spent hours
trying to teach the boy to speak.
Then Red Jones arrived to umpire exhi-
bition games. Jim had always hated UNI
pires But Red was kind, considerate, and
Jim got to like him - even polished his
shoes.
When the AS broke camp, Siebert said
he would send Jim the fare to Washington
when the team played there And he did.
>>ssxiIke ThrseW
lT WAS crucial game for the AS - an
other defeat would send them to the bottom
of the league. Washington took 3-to-1
lead by the seventh inning, but at the start
of the eighth the AS loaded the bases with
two out. and Dick Siebert came to bat
Jim's heart began to thump wildly.
Dutch Leonard, Washington pitcher. cut
the plate with knuckle ball. Strike one"
said Jones. Jim clenched his fists. Leonard
wound up again. The ball dropped to Sic
bert's knees Strike twor' shouted Jones.
Siebert protested and Jim shook his fist
at the umpire.
Once more Leonard sent knuckle ball
that dropped almost to Siebert's shoe tops
"a sure ball. Strike threer' shouted Jones.
Jim felt sharp pain shoot across his
eyes, the cords i'm his neck bulged,
something cracked in his head.
''Robber!" he cried hystericaIIy.
Jones turned as if stabbed and stared at
the box. Jim" he cried happily. Jim was
trembling with joy and wonderment. He
could talki He looked straight at Jones.
''Robber." he said fondly, as he rubbed his
throat in disbelief.
Evening star., 1945-07-01
"ROBBER!''
True Story by STAN BAUMGARTNER

Jim had always been a mute.
but a miracle happened
ID ED JoNEs, burly, apple-faced American
IL League umpire, can laugh as heartily
as the rest when the joke is on him - but
not when anyone questions his decisions
1--WE never missed one" he says. But Red
did "a year ago. in Washington.
The Philadelphia Athletics were playing
the Washington Senators, and Jones was
behind the plate. Next to the dugout sat
Jim Lacey, husky youngster who had been
clubhouse boy for the Athletics He was
mute. He could hear but he couldn't talk.
The doctors said it was hysterical paraly-
sis caused by shock - not a rare attic
ton, but in Jim's case it had persisted since
boyhood.
All his life he had tried desperately to
talk. He made sounds but could not form
words. At the Maryland School for the Deaf
he learned to read and write, and even to
utter few syllables But most important -
he learned to play baseball.
Sisbert's Valet
WHEN the Athletics arrived in Frederick
to train, he went to Dave Keefe, the coach.
and wrote on piece of paper, Il would
like to be the clubhouse boy"
Keefe eyed him. Can't you talk?" he
asked. Jim shook his head.
Just as well," said Keefe. BE here to-
morrow at ten O'Clock"
Jim was there at eight. Dick Siebert was
one OF the first to come in. Hey, what's
your name?" he asked jim could only make
gurgling noises. He flushed.
Siebert reached out and swung his arm
over Jim Laceys shoulder. Forget it, he
Smyrna times., 1945-04-05
BRIEF SMYRNA
LANDING NEWS
Budget of News and Person
ais Cleaned About Smyr-
ma River Wharves
CITIZENS MAKE VISITS

Smyrna Landing, April 4 Pvt.
Beverly Gaulke of Indian Gap, Pa,
spent Easter Sunday with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gaulke.
Mr.. ]. Mitchell Laird of Venton,
Nd, spent Easter Sunday with
Miss Minnie Grimes, and they at
tended Easter services at Asbury
Methodist Church.
Mrs. Wilson Keiser, Jr., of
Laurel, was an Easter visitor of
her grandmother, Mrs. Thomas
Wrench.
MIR. and Mrs. Earl Scot and sons
of Talleyville, were weekend Wis
itors of their mother, Mrs. Emma
Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pierson and
daughters of Siverside Road, spent
Easter with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dayton Pierson, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gaulke, Jr.,
Mr.. William Gaulke of New York
Smyrna times., 1945-04-05
SOME TAYLOR'S
BRIDGE ITEMS
News of Community Interest
Cleaned From Around
Thoroughfare Neck
BUDGET OF PERSONALS

Taylor's Bridge, April A = Ed.
ward Wheeler of near Wilmington
spent the Easter holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Shockley.
Mrs. John D. Steller is spending
this week with Mrs. Kate Mccall
in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Stellei
and sons spent Sunday with hei
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William R
Alfree near Middletown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles z. Dukes
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
David, Mrs. Fannie Francis and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee w. David spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley
Kemp near Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Keiser, Jr.i
of Laurel, spent the Easter holi-
days with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. wilson kelSer and Mr.. anC
Mrs. Walker Warner.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Latta, Mrs
Fannie Francis, and Mrs. Wilson
David spent Wednesday with Mr.
and Mrs. Milton Latta in Marshall
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Shockley
and daughters spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moore in New.
ark.
Miss Mildred Deakyne of Viii.
mington, spent the Easter holi.
days with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Eugene Deakyne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Montgom
cry and daughter have been visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam D. Warner.