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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Fitzmuurice Denies Rumor
 Not Seeking Fire
 Chief Position

John P. Ftzmaurice. executive secretary to the Mayor today for mally denied he was a candidate for post of chef of the Waterbury Fire Department. Mir FitZmaurice made the statement today in answer to numerous rinnors which have been prevalent lately.
 At no time have I sought this post or been consulted upon it." MT. Fitzmaurice said. Even if offered to me there are definite rea- sons why would be unable to &C., cept 1t at this time. I hope this will definitely squelch the wild stories whcih have been growing like wiid-fire."
 MT. Fitzmaurice served as a for mer city clerk and was executive secretary to the late Mayor Vim cent A. Scully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
OBITUARY

DOYLE~-Mrs. Margaret Doyle. r Luke street. died suddenly at her home. She Is the widow of the late Joseph Doyle and was born in this city the daughter Of John and Mar garet Leonard Carey. She was em- ployed at the American Metal Hose Company and was communicant Of St. Francis Xavier church. Sur viving is one son. James Doyle, Brooklyn, N r., one brother, Am- brose Carey, this city, four sisters, Mrs. Francis Flanagan. Mrs. Nich- olas Sullivan, this city and Mrs. Warren Palmer, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Mary Brennan, Brooklyn N. r., and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:15 from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 Wes tMain street to St. Francis Xavier Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock Burial will be in new St. Joseph Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to 10 and tomorrow from 2 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
75 Children Attend Party
 Chase Park Scene of
 YuIes;de Event

Santa Claus distributed gifts t. more than 75 children yesterday afternoon at a Christmas party at Chase Park Community House.
 Directors of the event, which has been held at the community house for the past quarter of a century, included:
 Miss Mildred Dunne, supervisor, who was assisted by Miss Ann Mc- Mahon and Miss Ann Bowey. Special guests were Miss Helen Chase, Mrs. Arthur Reed Kimball and Supt. of Parks J. J. Curtin.
 A flea cure of the program was the distribution of gifts by Santa Claus.
 The entertainment program in- cluded Helen Suckley and Freddie McGee who sang Don't Fence Me In": Betty YourkoUsky, Santa Claus' Bonnet; Catherine Your kowslsy, Silent Night: and Harriet Armoge5da. That's What I Want For Christmas"
 Dolly Burns rccited On Christ mas Day" and Helen Suckley did an Irish jig. The entire group and the Chase Park Carol Singers sang the following carols: "The First Noel,' Come All Ye Faithful Jingle Bells" Tt Came Upon a Midnight Clear" and Silent Night.
 The Carol Singers and the Chase Park Junior Miss Sorority will sing tomorrow at Waterbury and St. Mary's Hospitals, Brookside and Southmayd Homes and at the Nati- vity scene on the Green. ..
 Rehearsal has been called for 3 D. III. in the Community House. The group will begin its tour at 4 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22

lived only a year. Then it was that his will became known. The terms called for party to be held annual ly-expenses to be met by a fund Hilborn had established They were to continue each year until Hilborn would have been 100 years old
 Wife Sticks by VIII
 The first was staged in 1926, only month after the old man died. Howard Shaw his old friend, fid- dled for that one and for r more. But he couldn't be on hand this year because he too had died.
 At mid-evening there was a min ute's silence as the gay country folk paused to pay silent tribute to their long departed host. Then the fun began again.
 As the last goodbye" echoed in the still, cold night Mrs. Hilborn waved from the doorway and said:
 "Even if l die, I'll see that Jere- miah's will is carried out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
CPA Chonnels Wool to Suits

Washing .on, Dec. 22t- tUP) - The Civilian Production Adnlinls- tration plans to continue it's pro gram of channelling wool fabrics into low-cost mems suits and coats ir the first quarter of l946 because Of the serious shortage Of clothing for returning veterans.
 J. D. Small, CPA chief, told a meeting of the Wool Industry Ad- visory Committee that we have simply got to have more suits for veterans. We had hoped that there would be no need for channelling program during the first quarter Of l946, but 1t is now clear that we must have one"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Priest to Lead Areo ChopIoins

Wilmington. Del. Dec. 22--CUP)-- The Rev. John J. Sheehy, former chancellor of the Wilmington Cath ollie diocese and recently discharged Navy chaplain, revealed today that he had been appointed head of all chaplains of various denominations serving veterans in the six New England states.
 Father Sheehy. who was a lieu tenant (S.G) at the Naval Air Sta ton in Alemeda, Gal, will organize a chaplain service for the currently hospitalized and returning veterans of all branches of the service whose homes are in Maine. New Hamp- shire, Vermo ont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
 The organization will be estab- lished along lines set by Gen. Omar N. Bradley, head of the Veterans Administration, and will set q pat tern for similar units throughout the country. Father Sheehy will as- sume his new post Dec. 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Bristol Co. Executive Rites Here
 Funeral To Be Held
 In Providence

Funeral services for Roplana C II Zard 64. executive vice-pres.dcni cl the Bristol company. wno died yJs terday afternoon at Waterbury hospital after he was stricken by hear; attack at his room ia tA0 Hotel Elton. VII take place at the Hoiacc Knowles funeral home. Providence. R. I, it was learned
 Mir. Hazard wa stricken sudden ' few minutes after he had re-
 turned to lis room in the hotel rom the Waterbury Club where h. aad been playing billiards with BenjSmin Kelsey, a salesman
 The industrialist. whose nome was in Narragansett. R T., was chairman of the Recorder Controll- cr Division of the Scientific Appar- atus Makers of America. He vas also director of the Allied Chemi- calls and Dye Corp. and Of the h. tcr-Lake Steel Co. He had held the Bristol Co., post four years
 Mi Hazard was formerly with Peacedale Mills, Peacedale. R. l., Koppers Co.. and Kidder Peabody & Go. He was a graduate of Taft school adn Yale University. Class Of 1903. He was born in Peacedale, F. l.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen tMacCormickl Hazard; son. Capt Charles Hazard in the Army: daughter, Mrs Rolf Stutz, New York City and a brother thomas Hazard.
 His son. Capt. Roland c. Hazard, Army died in May. 1944. at Clear waier. Fla. and another son. Nay It. Peter Hazard IS listed as mis- ing in action in the Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Requests Set DolDn
By FREDERICK c. OTHMAN

Washington, Dec. 9 CUP)-Fare- well Senators and you, too. Repre- sentatives and may you find what you want in your Christmas socks.
 May you, come to think of it, find some socks. As Santa Claus little helper. I'm passing the word along. You've been good boys (for the most parD all session and your wants, with a couple of notable exceptions, are not unreasonable. I know about this because I've been jotting 'em down as you mentioned 'em. Santa, give ear to your friends in Congress:
 Senators Robert A. Taft of Ohio, Homer Capehart of Indiana and Kenneth Wherry Of Nebraska are ragged at the collar and fray2d at the cuff. They need shirts. Senator Taftll take any old kind. Senator Capehart wants a full dress shirt with a stiff front and a long tail. Senator Wherry asks for a white
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
AskExtension Of Contracts
 CI0 Files Request
 With Industries

Extension of contracts with the American Brass Co.,. and Chase Brass and Copper Co.,, will be sought by the CIO, it was reported today by John J. Driscoll. state CIO sec retary. Both contracts expired last June and extensions were put in effect to Dec. 3l.
 MT. DriScoll said that when the original extension was given it was anticipated that negotiations on a new contract would be completed by the end of the year. Demands for a 30 percent wage increase have held up adoption of a new instrument, however
 The Scovill Mfg. Co.,. union did not secure an extension and the employees are now working without contract The old contract expired about two months ago.
 Employees of all three firms voted recently in favor of strike in the event wage disputes are not settled through bargaining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
$66,5OO Verdict In Auto Crash

A jury verdict of $66.500 was re- turned in the Bridgeport Superior Court yesterday against Lombard Brothers, Inc, of Waterbury. The suit was brought as the result of a collision Dec. g, 1943. in Nor walk.
 Mrs. Gretchen Fitch of Norwalk, who lost an eye and sustained oth- CT severe injuries, was awarded $60,000, and Dr. Victor w. Ander- son of Westport was awarded $6,- 500.
 Mrs. Fitch was passenger in a car operated by the physician, when the vehicle struck the rear of a stalled truck owned by the Water bury concern.
 The passenger also brought her suit against the doctor, but the jury decided in his favor and only against the trucking firm.
 Hinduism and Mohammedanism rule 90 per cent of India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Requests Set DoUn
 Santa, Glue Solons Ear; Wants Not Unreasonable

broadcloth shirt and he doesn't ex- pect to pay S7 for 1t. either
 Dress for Less Than S86
 The gentleman from Nebraska al- so wants some furniture so nell have something to sell in his furniture store and he'd like to buy dress for six year-old child at something less than S76.
 Rep, Adolph Saoath of Illinois, pleads for I q good cigar at a req Sonable cost, @ location of United Nations Headquarters in Chicago, and (3) a $3,000,C00 apartment house for homeless lawmakers.
 Sen. Homer Ferguson of Michigan pines for more pink panties for the men of Detroit, since they've no hope of buying their own kind of shorts. Chairman Carl VinSon of the House Naval Affairs Committee wants nothing new; he just wants to keep the boats he's got.
 Rep. Marion Bennett of Missouri hopes for softer seat in the House; he's tired Of his current chair put ling his feet to sl2e }.
 Cold in Bay State
 It's cold in New England. Santa and Rep. Charles L. Clifford of Mass achuSetts Is fresh out of long wool union suits; he'll take 'em white, or red, but he does want 'em now. He says If he has to wait until spring when the OPA gets 'em priced, it VIII be too late and he will be an icicle.
 Rep. Louis c. Rabaut of Michigan, father of nine healthy children with good appetites, wants bis wages raised. Rep. F. Edward Hebert of Louisiana, needs a place to park his car and If he doesn't get 1t. hell write law That's threat. Santa.
 Rep Clarence Brown of Ohio wants some nylons and don't 20 raising the old eyebrows. MT. Clans. ne intends to present 'em to Mrs. B Sen. Theodore c. gilbo of Mississin- pl. hopes to get rid of the pickets at hls house. He also dreams about stadium with removable roof.
 Wants Senate Emcee
 Sen. Glen Taylor, the Idaho trou- padour, wants a master of ceremon- les for the U. S. Senate. He didn't say 50, but believe (after hearing nm Ill concert) that he also could use some guitar lessons.
 Rep. John M. Coffee of Washing ton, wants some sugar In his tea; corn sugar, even. Rep. Harris Els worth of Oregon hoped to make sweetening of sawdust. Having struggled long with the big words In the Full Employment Bill, Rep. Carter Manasco of Alabama, wants q new dictionary. A big one.
 Finally, Santa, there's Sen. (pass- the biscuits) O'Daniel of Texas, who needs Lebensraum. He bought an apartment house. all right; now he wants to evict his tenants so he can get possession of his IA kitchenettes and IA baths.
 Merry Christmas, fellows, and I only hope your socks ain't got holes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Broodcdst
 To Originate In Bethlehem

Lauren Ford. Wertd famous artist, Gey. Raymond q. Bald Nfn. Pref. Thomas A1nrxton sf Vale, and returning service men. sill appear on Che Con- necticut ferum of the Ar on Christians Eve from Bethle- hem.
 The faulous postmaster 0f the town and the Bethlehem choir sill also be featured on the special program. Christ mas lStS in Peace Time" which Wiil be heard ever Sta ton WATR.
 The Christmas Eve broadcast Wtii mark the firxt time a pro- gram originated in that town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
NewDeputyFIreC Chief Appointed Yesterday Captain Francis [. seuIIy Succeeds Stephen
 neemasld- ld-OiheF Changes Anticipated

Captain Francis T. Scuiiy. a vet- erAn member of the Fire Depart mert for almost 20 yeaEx. was yes terday appointed Deputy Fire chiei st special meeting os the Board of Fire Commissioner. Captain Scuily wgil succeed Deputy Chiei Stephen ,. Bloomfield, wn0 viii re- tire December %.
 Captain Sculiy has seen three yaArs ssrstne ns a CRo in the Coast Guard. Re ucclved ciEcharRe from the sert1se last August. and has been assigned 10 the Burton street Fire station since that time.
 Captain scuiiy. K7lo Joined the Fire Department in May. 1927. Was appointment a lieutenant in i9si and a captain in iss2 His name has been mentioned frequently as a pos- sibility for the post oi chief to succeed Chief Thomas J. caya- naugh. who Is expected 10 retire shortly. Other names however. have been mentioned in connection with this position: Deputy Chief Martin camplon and John P. F1tzmaurlce executive secretary to the Mayor appear to be the likely candidates in addition to Captain Scully.
 Informed sources. however. speak Of a possible retirement for Deputy Campion. In such an event, 1t is expected that Captain Scully will be unanimously chosen as the can- didate to i'll the position vacated by Chief Cayanaugh. Finton J. Phelan. chairman Of the Board of Fire Commissioners, said at yester- days meeting that the identity of the candidate has not as yet been definately established. He added, however, that the appointment will surely be decided at a meeting of the board to take place before the end of the month.
 All four commissioners present at yesterdays meeting, expressed faith in the new Deputy Chief after he had been unanimously voted in by all four men. Those present were: Chairman Phelan, Peter J. Carroll, Archie J. Phillips and Gordon w Somers. Another commissioner, Ed- wark J. Lasky, was not present at the meeting; but he later express ed the same sentiments as shown by the other four members.
 Forty two year = old Cap tain Scully Is the son of Mrs. Margaret ~ Iz4 tin Scully. He is also the brother of the late Mayor Vincent Scully. He is a native of this city where he attended local schools. During his Coost Guard Service he was at tached to a fireboat in Boston Har- Dor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Demond orWoee Increase FoiIs

Demands of the CIO for nine cent -an-hour wage increase at the Rowbottom Machine Go. have been stalemated and aid of national conciliator will be sought, Ovide Garceau, CIO international repre- sentative has announced.
 Originally the demands were for a IT cent raise, but the union dropped the request down to nine, following advice from National Labor Re- lations Board panel, Garceau said.
 The dispute over pay has delayed adoption of new bargaining con- tract. The old contract has been ex- tended, however, pending settlement of the differences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
MoIoney Pupils Stage Program

A program of particular interest was presented at Maloney grammar school gymnasium yesterday by various pupils of the school.
 A pantomine on Christmas con sisting of 10 tableaux with the as sistance of Miss Lovett, eighth grade teacher, was a creative pre- sentation of the students.
 Miss Filomena c. Sirica, music teacher of the public schools, di- rected the music and songs.
 Maria Guerrierro Anna Bailey and Louise Pesce, eighth grade stu dents. presented vocal trio. Violin selections were offered by Roland DeVito of the seventh grade.
 Each tableaux offered represent ed the lyrics of a Christmas carol. The program was highlighted by carols from the 11th and 18th cen- turies as o Come All Ye Ftithful' to the present popular song, White Christmas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Orange St. Home Damaged By Water

An Orange Street resident yester- day had grim evidence of the city's shortage of plumbers.
 A report came to the citys' health department yesterday asking aid in securing a plumber to stop the flow of water at the Orange street resi- dence. The tenant and the landlord failed to find help. 1t was reported.
 The city tried too, for eight hours. The tenant by that time had found a remedy and stopped the flood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Coroner's Report On Fatalities
 Two Drivers ExoneFatsa
 0f Negligence

TNo persons were exoneFated Go findings handed doNn today by Cor oner Prank r. Healey aner inqucslu Into the dcatls of nve.yuar-olf Diana Briotti. e Barnes street cx- tension. and Prank r. waserhouse. Naugaiuck.
 Edward J. Rab,oy. WOodt!ck road, wolcoti, driver of the car which struck and instantly killed the flye- year-old girl as she dashed across he street near her home November IS. was cleared oi all criminal neg- heenoc in the death. Said the corr oners report
 "Rabtoys vehicle was moving at speed no greater than twenty miles per hour and vas tn one of the lower gears AZ the time Of the collision. he actually was ln second gear
 Prank stebo. Micdlebury. driver ot a truck which crashed into a car on the Waterbury -Middlebury. road shortly before 2 a. m. October l9. which resulted in the dea'h the following day of NIT waterhousc. Sho was orlvins the car involved In the accident. was dissolved of all blame In the death. tccordinq to he coroner's findings.
 Mir Warehouse and a passenger. Frank Shopls. also Of Mi6dlebury. were injured in the crash. Mir. Wa 'eThouse sustained a lacerated lung, several fractured ribs and a frsc- tured chest bone as well as other injuries.
 Sad the coroner's report:
 "f find that said death was caused by the injuries aforesaid. but was not cue to the gross or criminal nesligence of the operator of the said truck. the said Prank Stebo.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Veterans Solve
 Housing Deorth

St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 22-( (UP)-- Ten St. Paul veterans have solved the housing problem by buying their own apartment building for 5000, ti was disclosed today. : The OPA approved the transac- tion and said the present tenants must move out within the next three to six months.
 The veterans. eight of them life long friends. said they were tired of living with friends, in-laws and people to whom we cause discom- fort and crowding."
 Each man put up $400 in cash and the group made a $4,0O0 down payment to the former owners. Each vetsran will pay $35 a ncnth for his four room apar nt. By "ufpal ""~--'li. CT tildrsn will b. in the ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Zembruski at Green St. Hall

Victor Zembrllski. America rolka maestro, will play at a dance on Tuesday, Christmas night, at 48 Green street. Modern dances as well as polkas will be featured from 8 o'clock until midnight.
 The famous radio and recording orchestra will play for dancing ev- cry Friday evening at l03 Green street hall. and will also appear every Sunday, beginning Dec. g al St. Stanley hall, Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
100 Turn Out
7UU Turn Out
 Frolic Keeps Old Jere Reminded to West Minot

West Minot, Me, Dec. 9 = (UP) Just as he asked in his will, the memory of old Jeremiah Hilborn lived on today in the tuneful mel odies of an old country "shakedown' fresh from a fiddler's bow
 Nigh on 100 folks turned out Thursday night to feast and frolic in the village hall at party paid for by jolly old Jere who's been dead these 20 years.
 Snow lay crisp outside under the silver brilliance of full moon. It squeaked under the heels of few gay blades who stepped out back of the building for nip of pre-Christ- mas cheer.
 Would Have Been 94
 Inside huge stove glowed cher ry-red, match for the flushed cheeks of the dancers. From time to time the exhausted merrymakers refreshed themselves with cider, cof- fee doughnuts and thick home made sandwiches spread on tables along the wall
 Seldom. however, was there mo- ment when the raspy fiddle wasn't beating out a polka or reel-the tunes Jere Hilborn loved to hear He would have been 94 if he were alive. .i
 But Jere Hilborn died in 1926 and his widow was acting as hostess. She was there until the last dancer left at 1 a. m.
 Feared Forgetting
 The parties, due to be held an- nually until 1851, were born of a fear by Hilborn that folks in West Minot might forget him after he was laid to rest in the grass-grown village cemetery.
 A bachelor for 72 years, Eilborn hitched up his rig one day and drove into the village from the piece he farmed. For sometime he wes elcseted with his lawyer.
 He was wed soon after that but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Coin Box Stolen
 From Druq Store

Scallions to the character, and he certainly is a character, whose lack of conscience permitted him to steal over S10O destined for the Cpl. Levandoski Fund.
 Fred Czarsty, proprietor of the Walnut Pharmacy, 261 Walnut street, told police that he discov- eround o:30 that a box that had been on the counter for the pur- pose of receiving donations to the fund, was missing. He said that it could have been removed anytime during the earlier part of the eve ming as he was busy in the rear of the store.
 Czarsty said that he will ask no questions if the thief will return the box with the money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Benefit Claims Increasing Here

Unemployment Compens t ion claims increased 3.2 percent in Wa terbury last week, when total of 6,l4l were recorded. it was an- nounced today by the Connecticut Employment Security division. A total of 1,123 of the claims were filed by veterans.
 Of the initial claims. 2S6 were filed by civilians and 214 by veter- ans. the weekly report shows.
 An increase in the total claims in tha state also were reported. The total is l'sted at 65 o27. and ripfe. seris sn incl saSe of 3.5 percent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Council ExpIoins
 Current Shortooe

Shortage of commodities desired by Christmas shoppers was blamed by the State CIO Council last night on profit hopes of manufac- turers.
 The union claims many articles which are ready for sale are be- ing held back because manufac- lures are waiting for the higher profit they will make after Jan. l when the excess profits tax is aban- Goned.
 Harold Senior. editor o1 the CLIO. Vanguard. said that strikes were not to blame for the absence of many desired commodities. He said that many firms not al all affected by strikes have failed 10 put their products on the market.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Tdxicab Petition Hearing Delayed

A hearing on an application by Louis DeCristoforo of Waterbury to operate six taxicabs in this city. has been postponed by the State Public Utilities Commission from Dec. 27 to Jan. 2, it was announced today, The postponement was made "at the request of parties in interest, ? the Commission reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Midnight Masses
 To Be Celebrated On Christmas EUe

For the aFst time since isss, ChriatmaS midnight MAnaeN wtll he celebrated in Catholic Churvhes ef thr Diocese ef Hartford. Permission fer cele. bratien q the Masses was granted this week by Most Rev. Henry ]. OBFien in a letter Co all pastsrs.
 Formal auneuncements uill br made tomorrow at Churches throughout this area as Co plans of the different paFtSheS. The Church ef the Immaou- late Conception and St. 10. seph's Church have announced that midnight MAs>ex will be celebrated at both churches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-22
Fire Record

Bremen responded to a fire" last night at 10:48. Upon arriv- ing at q store at 62 South Elm street, they discovered that the smoke from the fire was actually by warm air coming out of a transom and contacting the three above zero air on the outside.
 A short circuit brought three pieces of fire apparatus to the Mattatuck Mfg. Co.,, at 7:15 a. m. today. No damage was reported.