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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
NEWS OF MEN N THE SERVICE

ATC Air Base, Casablanca-Pfc. Alfonso T. Cretella, son of MT. and Mrs. Angelo Cretella ,53 St. Joseph's avenue, Waterbury, Conn, is taking part in the air movement of a war half way around the world.
 Pfc. Cretella is stationed at Casa blanca Air Base, the Hub of the North African Division through which flow the fighting forces of Europe enroute to the United States and the Pacific. This has been termed by General Marshall as the greatest logistic move of the war"
 Prior to his entrance into the armed forces in February 1942, Cretella was employed by the Amer ican Brass Co.,, in Waterbury.
 Eight more former prisoners of war,( liberated last month from German camps, are spending 60-day furloughs here before reporting for new assignments.
 They are: Sergeant Stanley Vale ski son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Va- leki, 270 Walnut street, an AAF gunner, shot down over Germany on his 18th mission June 21, 1944. He was interned at Stalag Luft l, Earth, Germany.
 Staff Sergeant Joseph w. Bollard, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Bollard 164 Chestnut avenue, an Eighth Air Force Waist gunner, shot down over Germany December g, 1944. His wife is the former Margaret Casey, 735 Baldwin street.
 Technical Sergeant Emilio Col angelo, son of MT. and Mrs. Greco Colangelo, 72 Sperry street, Flying Fortress gunner, was captured when plane was shot down over Austria November 2, 1943. He was interned at Braunau, Austria.
 Technical Sergeant Paul J. Musso, son of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Mus so, 121 Hillview avenue, a member of a bomber crew, shot down over enemy territory in 1943.
 Private First Class Albert P. Beauchemin, son of MT. and Mrs. P. L. Beauchemin, 35 Baldwin ave- nue, interned at Muhlberg, 90 miles southwest of Berlin, since January 12. The infantrymen and twelve other men in his unit walked over hundred miles to Muhlberg. Private First Class John Ambroz- aitiS, son of MT. and Mrs. Theodore Ambrozaitis, 50 West Porter street, was captured in Italy February IT., 1944. He was with the 45th Divi- sion at Anzio
 Private First Glass Joseph Pet rosky, 119 Draher avenue, was cap tured in Germany, December 12, 1944.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23

Great Bend Army Air Field, June 18, 1945-Cpl. Anthony F. Chiarella, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Chia- rella, 94 Macarthur Drive, Water bury, Conn, is now located at the Great Bend (Kansas) Army Air Field where he is an aerial gunner on a combat crew in a Bombard- ment Group stationed at that B-29 operational training base of the Second Air Force. Upon completion of his training, he will proceed over seas to combat area with his Group to do his part in defeating the enemy.
 Prior to entrance into military service in July 1943, Cpl. Chiarella was a student at Mamaroneck High School Mamaroneck, N. Y.
 ATC Base, Casablanca-T-5 Will liam c. Legge, son of MT and Mrs. Eugene A. Legge, 34 Hungerford avenue, and Pvt. Oanio Richard Genovese, son of Mir and Mrs. Dom- chic Genovese, 84 Barnes street, have been assigned to Casablanca with the Air Transport Commands North African Division, now en- gagged in the greatest air transport movement in history.
 Casablanca is the hub of the air born redeployment of troops from the European and Mediterranean theaters headed homeward. When the operation reaches its peak more than 1900 troops per day will shuttle through this base-a total of approximately 10000 per month.
 Prior to his entrance into the armed forces in January, 1943, T-5 Legge was employed by the Water bury Screw Machine Prod. Co.,, on Cheshire road, Waterbury. Overseas g months, he had been stationed in Italy and Algeria until his re- cent assignment to Casablanca.
 Pvt. Peter Robert Perugini, Jr., is spending an 11-day furlough at the home of his parents, 101 Laval street. He will report to Camp Meade, Md. The soldier attended Leavenworth high school and work ed part-tirne at the Waterbury But ton Go. before he entered service February g, 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23

More than 10000 appllcatlons have already been filed MT. Paur estimated. Some of the ration cer- tificates. which are valid for five pounds of sugar for home canning have already been mailed to ap- nlicants and the remainder will be nrocessed as soon as possible, 1t was reported.
 A large number of additional volunteer workers are needed TOT nrocessing of the applications, MT Paur stated.
 No issuance of certificates was made to consumers who applied be- fore the ban on canning sugar LOOK effect it was pointed out and those consumers will receive allowances in the near future. Although the al- lowance was 15 pounds at the time they filed the applications, those consumers also will receive certi1l- cates for only five pounds, MT. Paur said.
 The ban on applications was ii1teo by the OPA last Monday, ano the reduction in the allowance was an- nounced at that time.
 MT. Paur stated that the ooaro estimates about 27,OO0 applications for sugar rations may be 1lleo' judging by the number Of appllca- tions made last year. The OPA may permit an additional allotment o1 sugar for canning to applicants lat CT in the season.
 The ration board official also dis closed that the board Is still pro- cessing shoe ration applications which were filed before the ban took effect last Saturday. He stated several hundred such applications must still be cleared.
 Last month alone about 4,OOO shoe coupons were issued, MT. Paur stated, in explaining why action was necessary in abolishng the program for granting special shoe coupons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
TIMES ARE TOUGH

TIMES ARE TOUGH
 Those looking lamp shades to be seen in Joan Crawford's new starrer for Warner Brothers, Mil dred Pierce" are made of burlap bean bags, fresh from the harvest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23

Private First class Michael A. Moore, former coach of the West
 Side Speedboys basketball team, overseas since January of 1944 and now stationed with the 3268th
 Ordnance Base Depot Company in Belgium, writes to state that he believes his company has very good chance of returning to his country in two or three months Moore has served in Liverpool, England, France, and Ireland.
 It. Bradley P. Barlow, recently promoted to his present rank, has returned to his ship after spend ing a leave here with his mother, Mrs. Mary Barlow, 40 Calumet street. A graduate of Crosby high school and the University of Ala bama, he was commission October 9, 1942, in New York. His brother, Prindle, is an Army captain, veteran of the European war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
Y AUTO DRIVERS
 GIVEN SUMMONSES
Seven Local Operators Among Number to Ex-
 plain Charges Tuesday

Seven Waterbury and ten subur. ban motorists have been notlfled to appear for hearings before Ofn- cer Francis w. Hogan of the State Department of Motor Vehicles to be held at the city court room on Tuesday, June 26, at 10:30 a. m,
 Waterbury motorists notified are Gilnaon J. Cyr, 14 Meadow street, accumulated record; Salvatore Ma poliano, IA Sperry street, consider elimination of financial responsi- bility and second conviction speed ing; Domenic Demelis. 84 Sumac street, speeding; Lois Holcomb, 173 Cnipman street, speeding; Florence Santoro, 424 Washington avenue, de- fective equipment; Josephine Flam- mia, 2O3 Orange street, defective equipment; Lydia Secuda, IF Full Ter street, defective equipment.
 Others: Ralph Mango, 223 River side street, Watertown, accumulated record; Albert E. King, Linkfield road extension, Watertown, viola tion not conviction operating un- der the influence; Harry E. Cot treu, 1178 Thomaston avenue, Wa terville, 2nd arrest operating under the influence; William J. Melillo, Wolcott, consider elimination of f. nancial responsibility, operating un- der the influence; Joe Francis, Mar ion avenue, Marion, violating the rules of the road and refusal to show license; Sam Bertaccini, g Meadow street, Litchfield, careless backing; George Grela, High street, Terryville, speeding; Thomas Wag- ner, Lakeville, speeding, defective brakes: Herman Castelli, Harwinton, speeding; George Gdouin, Jr., cheshire. defective equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23

With the AAF Engineer Com mand in Italy-Staff Sgt. Techni- clan Salvatore A. Faiia, of 86 Fair field avenue, Waterbury, Conn, op- erations sergeant in the 941st avia- tion engineer topographic battalion in Italy, has been authorized to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge. His organization was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for it's untiring efforts and professional skill and determination in the rapid production of target charts and in- terpreted aerial photographs for the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces.
 Sgt. Faiia has served overseas for 90 months Before entering mili- tary service, he was employed as a draftsman in the city engineers office in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
SUSPECTED DESERTER
 UNDER ARREST HERE

Walter Duffney, 20 184 North Main street, was arrested last night bv Detectives James Stack and Paul Moynihan and Policewoman Mary Norgren on charges of automobile theft, suspected breaks into the Whelan Ice Cream Go. on Manhan street and the nearby Machine Screw Co.,, and being AWOL from the army
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23

Mediterranean Air Transport Serv- ice-Somewhere in Italy-Morton R. Tracy, 1858 Waterville street, Water bury, Conn.,, has been promoted to the rank of captain in the Air Forces. Son of MT. and Mrs. Nor ton c. Tracy, 158 Waterville street, Waterbury, Conn, he graduated from Crosby high in 1888 and later attended Carnegie Tech. and Uni versity of Pittsburgh.
 Capt. Tracy arrived overseas in May, 1943, and has seen service in Africa, France and the Balkans. He is the holder of the Air Medal and participated in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. He is current ly on service with the 328th Ferry ing squadron, of the Mediterranean Air Transport Service, in Italy, as a pilot with additional duty as technical supply officer.
 Edward w. Bates, son of MT. and Mrs. E. B. Bates, 1242 Baldwin street, was recently promoted to first class seaman at OkinaWa where he is stationed with Seabees unit. A graduate of Leavenworth high school, Bates worked with the F. w. Woolworth Go. before enlisting in the Navy, September ', 1914
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
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ESTABLISHED 1883

Stroock - the inimitobIe = the wizard of the loom -tocking of artistry in the weaving world - the mon among men who made Strooek fabrics for mems casual Jackets a household m throughout the length and breath of the entire country.
 He's done the unusual in glorious fabrics again = He's Ioomed q lightweight beautifully patterned Stroock fobrie the men of Water bury have been waiting for It's . masterpiece in weight, pottern end smortness = It's off to a ny- ing start at $38.50 with e eoodIy share of hond work in a model of thoroughbred lines fit for a king.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
BOY LIKES DETENTION HOME

East St. Louis, Ill, (UP)-An ll-year-old boy, released on pro- bation from the St. Clair county detention home, walked six miles back to the home and requested that he be permitted to stay there. The boy-who had been arrested for turning in a false fire alarm said, Tits the incest place I've ever been in The lad had been released to the custody of his grandmother while his mother was away working.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
RABBI POLISH
 GUEST SPEAKER
Spiritual Leader of Temple Israel to Give Address at
 Teachers College

The Jewish Chautauqua society has announced that Rabbi David Polish of Waterbury will serve as its representative on Wednesday, June 27 at Danbury State Teachers college. While on campus, Rabbi Polish will present an assembly ad- dress at 10 a. m, and will discuss the topic, Unconditional Peace. Rabbi Polish is an outstanding speaker and has represented the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
10000 Applications Filed For Canning Sugar Ration

Jewish Chautauqua society on nus merous occasions.
 Rabbi Polish is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he received his Bachelor of Arts de- gree. In 1894 he graduated from and was ordained by the Hebrew Union college, and in 1942 he also received the degree of Doctor of Hebrew Letters. He served as rabbi in Davenport, Iowa, before accept-s ing the post of director of the B'nais Birth Hillel Foundation at Cornell university Rabbi Polish now serves as spiritual leader of Temple Israel of Waterbury. He is frequent contributor to Opinion. "The Re- constructionist" Jewish Frontier and 'The National Jewish Monthly. Rabbi Polish is also the author of a syllabi in Jewish history and has written several plays for young peo- pie. He is member of the edu- cational commission of the Zionist Organizatio of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23

Mexico's postwar plans include the use of much United States machinery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-23
Local Board Expects
 Final TabulatiOn To
 Show More Than 27,OOO
Roard in Need of Volunteer Clerks to Assist in Prepar ing, Mailing Out Certificates; Five-POund Limit
 Placed on Extra Allowances

Additional blanks for canning sugar ratons nave been ordered by the local ration board and will be os rbuted next week. reported today by Aaron pauI ration board manager who stated all of the avaAaoe blanks were exhausted this week. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-08
Judge Reduces AlimOny
 After Lengthy Hearing
Reigniers Principals in Another Court Action; No
 Chamber Session Today; Husband Unable to Pay

man and the deducations are per fectly reasonable"
 MT. Reignier testified from the stand his assets consist of $l37 checking account, attched by Mrs. Reignier, 8 $9 savings account, and a $5 credit union account.
 When asked in open court at the end of the proceedings when he could pay the $35 now due, he hesi- tated and Judge Munger then sug- gested Mrs. Reignier might release the attachment to the extent Of $35 if she wishes to collect.
 The Reigniers were married July l9. 1919, and have four children, only two of whom are minors Mrs. Reignier said her daughter would be married next week and there would be no support payments from her.
 The divorce judgment awarded her custody of the children. Sine obtained the decree on her cross complaint, charging intolerable cruelty.
 Today'S hearing was marked by repeated efforts of Edward s. Shy der, counsel for Mrs. Reignier, to introduce testimony on the fire mans personal assets. All of the questioned were overruled by the juriSt who state the testimony should be confined merely to the question of the present income of the fireman. Attorney John F. To- bin also appeared for Mrs. Reig- nier, while Attorney Joseph Davis represented the fireman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-08
FreakAccidents| Reported In 'M]

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 8.-(UP) Nothing amazes insurance claim adjusters.
 At Aetna Life Afficiated com panies today they pointed out freak accidents of l944.
 A businessman's glass eye eX- ploded while he was working at his desk.
 A Massachusetts girl, strug- gling into her wartime girdle, sprained a wrist when it snapped out of her hand.
 A dentist grappled so hard with stubborn molar that he tooth cracked and fragments hit him in the eye, laying him up four days.
 A New Jersey inotorist, stricken with acute indigestion, lost con- sciousness and the car smashed up. Doctors reported the jolt saved his life.
 A woman in Minnesota hit the jackpot of a slot machine and got so excited she tipped over the machine, fracturing her sisters toe.
 In Ohio, a man suffering from poison ivy went to a doctor who swathed his hands with bandageS soaked in alcohol. AS he left the office, the patient lighted a cig- arctic. He was treated for sec ond degree burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-08
Sailor, Father Die Within DoY of Other

Boston, Jan. B (UP) funeral services will be held We'd nesday at St. Joseph's church in Roxbury for a father and his sailor son who died within 24 hours of each other during the boys fur tough.
 Sailor Frank Zitoli. Jr., l8. who had served almost year in the Mediter- anean. complained of leg pains Fri day, lapsed into coma shortly af- ter being hospitalized, and died the following day. Sorrow over the boys death so affected the father, phy- sician said. that he suffered a shock and died less than "A hours later
 Cause of the sailors death has not been disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-08
Thomos Conviction Reversed By Court

Washington, Jan. 8-(UP)-The supreme court. reversing the con- tempt conviction of R. j. Thomas. president of the United Automobile Workers of America. today held un- constitutional Texas law requiring labor organizers to register with the state before soliciting at union gatherings.
 The judgment. delivered by Jus tice Wiley B. Rutledge. was , to {. Justice owen J. Roberts dissented, and was joined by Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone, and justice Stan lev Reed and Felix Frankfurter. Justices Robert H. Jackson and Will liam o. Douglas wrote separate con- curing opinions,
 Thomas challenged the law as un- constitutional on the grounds that 1t was aimed at labor unions and was in conflict with the constitu- tional rights of free speech and as- sembly"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-08

e. received telegram from the Government saying that my hus- band was wounded in action. Please tell me what the two stars mean on the telegram. Mrs. s. A. M Woon- socket
 A. Two stars are placed on all telegrams of an urgent nature.
 O. I am legally separted from my husband who is 2nd It. in the Army He has been sending me a check each month for support Of our child. Now he has become a Prisoner of War and the checks have stopped. Is there any way in which could obtain an amount of his pay? H. R. Boston.
 A. When an officer is missing or taken Prisoner of War the Secre- tary of War determines whether or rot an emergency allotment should be authorized for his dependents You should obtain copy of WD ODE Form 348 from Hq. First Service Command. Boston, Mass, complete 1t and file with Office of Dependency Benefits, Newark 2, N. J.
 e. My husband was AWOL and now has been court martialled My Family Allowance checks still come through, am entitled to them? T. N. Cambridge.
 A. You are entitled to them if the court martial sentence did no in- clude a dishonorable discharge.
 c. Is it permitted to send an American Prisoner of War ill Ger many snapshot of servicemen?
 A. Yes. if you obtain Form III from your local post office. sew the snapshot to it. and write the name, number ard address of the prisoner on the reverse side.
 Q. My brother is in the service and has Family Allowance for our mother and two younger brothers. My mother died last month. Now have to give up my job and stay home to take care of the younger children. Can I receive the Fam fly Allowance that used 10 be paid to my mother? Her checks were for $79.0O.
 A. The amount of Family Allow ance paid for your mother and minor brothers was for chief sup port. If you are over IS you are not eligible for Family Allowance. How ever, payment will continue for the children as long as they are de- pendent upon the soldier. The check will be in the amount of $500 and can be made payable to you if your request that change at Office Of Dependency Benefits, Newark. N. J.
 o. My husband was killed in action almost three years ago. ] receive pension and insurance pay ments each month. Will these be discontinued If I remarry? L. w. Dorchester.
 A. The pension will be discontin- ued but the insurance payments will not
 Q. Kindly tell me if am entitled to mastering out pay for my son He was killed in action. s. E. Med- ford.
 A. Mastering out pay is paid only
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-08
MRS. MARY HOGAN
 FUNERAL TUESDAY
We'll Known TOrringtOn Resident Passes at Age
 of 82 Years

Torrington, January 8. The funeral of Mrs. Mary (Gleason) Hogan. age 82 years, who died Sat- urday morning at her home, l69 Migeon avenue, will be held tomor- row morning from her home at 8:l5 to St. Francis Church at 9 where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in old St. Francis cemetery.
 Mrs. Hogan, who resided most of her life here. was the mother of Francis w. Hogan, deputy state mo- tor vehicles commissioner. She was born in Thurles, Ireland, April ?, 1862, coming to this city in her early childhood. She attended St. Fran cis church and was one of its earliest and leading parishioners. She was a member of the Torrington Council of Catholic Women. She is survived by two daughters. Miss Ellen G. Hogan, Torrington school nurse, and Miss Mary c. Hogan, nurse for the John Hancock Insurance Go. and three sons, Patrick D., John M. and Tren- cLs w. Hogan. Another daughter, Catherine M. Hogan, died in 1925. Her husband, eDnnis Hogan, died in 1917.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-08
HARRY A. DALEY
 FUNERAL TODAY
Former Vice.President of NaugatuCk Savings Bank
 Died Saturday

Naugatuck, Jan. S.-The funeral of Harry A. Dalby, 77, l48 Hillside avenue, vice-president of the Nau- gatuck Savings bank, who died sud- denly Saturday night at his home, was held this afternoon at 3:30 at the Alderson funeral home, POI Meadow street. Alfred Blakeslee, first reader of the First church of Christ Scientist, officiated Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
 MT. Dalby was born June 10, 1867, in Steubenville, Ohio. He came to Naugatuck in 1887 and, except for a period of IS years, had resided here ever since. He en- tered the banks employ in Fabru- ary, 1905, after being employed as railroad telegrapher.
 Active in Masonic circles, he was a member of the Shepherd lodge, Naugatuck and Clark Commandary, Knights Templar, Waterbury, and was a 32d degree Mason of Sphinx Temple, Hartford. He was affiliated with Centennial Lodge, odd Fellows, Naugatuck.
 He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Water bury.
 MT. Dolby was an incorporator and trusee of the Savings bank in addition to holding the vice-presi- dency.
 His death came as a shock to many local residents.
 He was probably one of the best informed and keeneSt students of Naugatuck history. Occasionally he wrote articles for papers concern ing early schools or other landmarks here which showed his broad knowl- edge of Naugatuck's early life.
 He at one tnne held the office of borough assessor
 MT. Dalby for a number Of years was chairman of the annual Salva- tion Army campaign here and in past years served as treasurer of numerous other drives.
 He abhorred mistreatment of ani- malS and occasionally wrote letters 10 papers protesting abuse oi animals in the moving picture in- duStry.
 Medical Examiner pr. William E. Hill said death was caused by cor onary occlusion.
 Surviving is daughter, Mrs Helen Dalby) Doolittle. Naugatucx