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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
TerryviIIe  Of Drowning
 FoII Mountoin
 Loke Scene
 Of Disaster
BY J. FRANCIS RYAN (TerrvviIIe COrreSnOndent)

Terryville, Sept. 5-Edward James Vallencourt, 2 year old son of MT, and Mrs. John Vallencourt, drown ed in Fall Mountain Lake, Tuesday night. The body was discovered by George Brown, neighbor, floating in the water in the front of the de- ceased's cottage where the water is about tight feet deep. The body was discovered at 7:l5 p. m., about an hour after the youngster had eaten supper.
 MT. Brown brought the boys body to shore and with the father started giving him artificial respiration. Word was sent to the Bristol Fire Department, and a squad of firemen with Chief Porte raced to the scene. Chief Porter determining that the drowning occurred in the town of Plymouth notified Chief of Police George Rohe and Chief c. J. Car rigan Jf the Terryville Fire Depart ment who had an emergency alarm sounded calling the rescue squad of the local department. The Terry vile department answered the call and the three trucks arrived at the scene ct 7:30. Bremen worked on the boy until 9:5o p. m. when the youngster was declared dead by Dr. Richard J. Lawton, iNedical exam iner for the town ot Plymouth.
 It Is not known how the boy came to be in the water, but 1t is thought he may have fallen off the wall In front of his parents cottage.
 The last rites of the Catholic church were given by Rev, Father Monahan of Bristol. Besides his parents the boy Is survived by a brothe. John,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
School Board Gives Permits Use of Pools,
 Gymnosiums
 Formally Approved

Permission for use of school property was granted by the Board of Education ct a meeting last night as follows
 North End Community club, for use of the Webster school gymnasi- un for inter- community basketball games and practice on Monday eve- nings, and for use of one room for meeting, starting this month.
 Waterbury Girls club, for use ot Duggan school gym and pool on Monday afternoon; and fo- use Of fymnaSlums at other schools as follows Abbott, Tuesday afternoon and evening and Friday afternoon; slocum, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons; Bunker Hill, Monday evening, Tuesday afternoon and Friday evening; Webster, Monday evening and Thursday afternoon: Washington, Tuesday evening; An: derson, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening; Crosby Wednes- day evening; Sprague, Monday eve- hing and Thursday afternoon; Hopeville, Thursday evening; and Maioney, Friday afternoon. The club will hold afternoon classes from 3:3o to 5, and evening from 2 to 9.
 Y,WC,A., for use of the Crosby swimming pool on Mondays and Fridays from 3:3o to and 6 to 9 D. na., and the Wilby pool on Wed- neSdays at the same hours; and for use of the Crosby gymnasium on Mondays from 2;30 to 4:30 and from ' to 9 ?, m.
 Chase Alumni for use of the Anderson gymnasium for basketball practice on Tuesday evenings, be- ginning Sept. il.
 United States Time Corp, for use of Anderson gymnasium on Monday and Wednesday evenings, beginning Oct. IS, for Girls and Mems bas- ketball practice.
 Royals 0ra-Y club for use of the Anderson school gymnasium on Friday evenings for basketbail prac- tico. the starting date to be afi- nounced.
 | Holy Name society of Mount
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Appeal Made For Recruits
 Merehant Marine
 Offers 0pportun-
 flies 10 Mony Men

Men l7 to 50 are urgently needed to train in the U. s. Maritime Serv- Ice for duty aboard ships of our merchant marine. Foremost in im7 portance now, is the necessity for getting our troops home, and the transporting of supplies to our oc- cupational forces overseas and the people in the devastated countries of Europe. .,
 Tn addition to present needs, 1t is necessary that the United States maintain It's merchant fleet to pro- mote peacetime commerce and te act as an auxiliary of the Army and Navy in time of war,
 A bright postwar future is of- fered to young, ambitious American citizens in the U. S. Merchant Mar inc, and advancement to top grades in all departments aboard ship Is offered to men who prove them selves capable, industrious, and will- ing to learn,
 Men up to 36h years of age are offered training in the deck, angine, radio, stewards or purser-hospital corps departments, Men up to 50 are offered c special opportunity to train In the stewards depart ment.
 Accepted applicants are given basic course of six weeks at the training station, with pay at the rate of $50 per month, clothing and quarters furnished free. Following basic training, enrollees will be given aptitude tests to determine eligibility for the various branches of the service, and will be assigned in accordance with their ability,
 Application for enrolment may be made at: U. s. Maritime Service Enrolling Oflce, l77 Milk street Boston, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Bridge Span Work Ended

The Washington street bridge spanning the Naugatuck river, which has been under repair since June, was reopsned to general traffic to- day.
 Steel beams and grid decking were installed by the Daddona Construc- ton Co.,, which contracted with the City Of Waterbury to do the work for si262o. The contract price also included painting the bridge and keeping 1t in repair for six months following completion of the work.
 The steel beams and grid decking were purchased by the city from the Berlin Construction Go. and the Irving Subway Grading co. at q cost of Si2007.i5.
 Proposed plans for the construc- ton of new highway skirting the central portion of the city may call for the building of a new bridge across the Naugatuck in the Brook. lyn vicinity, and dispense with the iiewly-repaired bridge. Tn that event the city proposes to use the steei beams and grid decking for the res pair of other bridges within city limits,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Cohen Made
 State Dept. Counselor

Washington, Sept, 6-(UP)-Pres' ident Truman, on the recommenda- ton of Secretary of State James r. Byrnes, today nominated Benja- min V. Cohen, member of the or- iginal New Deal Brain Trust, to be counselor of the State Depart ment,s
 MT. Truman also nominated two new assistant secretaries of state, Donald s. Russell, of Spartanburg, s. O., and a longtime friend and associate of Byrnes, and William Benton of Southport, Conn, former New York city advertising execu- tive and at present assistant to the chancellor of the University Of Chicago,
 Brig, Gen. Frank T, Hines, for mer veterans administrator, was nominated to be ambassador to Panama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Kid Jobs' Released By Army Officials

John Joseph Gra2iosa, 39, 42 East Liberty street, charged with deser- ton from the Army 20 years ago was arrested two months ago and freed yesterday from the guard house at Bradley Field, Windsor Locks.
 A general court martial from the Headouarters of the First Service Command, Boston, set oraziosa free. His good record of the past 20 years was given aS the reason for his release.
 Graziosa, when arrested, was manager of e Pool Hall on Union street He Fought in the ring l6 years ago under the name of Kid JabS." He is married and the father of three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
NeuUs or Connecticut

Griswold House and former opera tor of LaureI.in- the.Pines Hotel at Lakewood, N. J., was held In SIVVV bond on a charge of keeping . gam, ing house. Samuel ChenOff, Saul SoiOff and Nick Markof. all or Lakewood, were charged with iive i've counts of Illegal sale of cigarettes and one count each of keeping 2 gaming huose. They were to appear for trial In Groton town court sept F.
 Cont, Leo Carroll said the alleged gambling room was found aftel raiders purchased cigarettes which did not bear the two.cent sta'e V~' stamp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05

to be made by school authorities to- day and tomorrow, and the figures on distribution may be used later when a study of school district lines is made.
 Although a few teachers were out today, the teaching situation was reported to pe one of the best noted here in recent years on opening day. IA number of substitutes were report ed filling i'll on jobs for which new appointments are due, and num- Der of others were serving for teach- CTS who were out for personal reasons.
 Dr. John c. Gilmartin, superin- tendent of schools, visited at Leav- enworth and Crosby high schools today, and is expected to make a round of other schools in the next few days. School principals are expected to report to the school head on enrolment and the general situation at their schools today or tomorrow.
 Hundreds of parochial school stu- dents started off the school year by attending Masses at the opening oi sessions today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Auto r roaedy Held Three Fined for
 Iotions; Drive
 Jailed

Aubrey Elwood, 26, Long Meadow Lake road, Middlebury, was fined Sl00 in Middlebury town court last night when arraigned before Judge Albert c. Clark on charges of negli- gent operation of Q motor vehicle SO as to cause loss of life. Elwood also received a 30 day jail sentence and was taken to New Haven Coun. ty jail by State Trooper Edward Higney.
 Elwood was the driver of the car which figured in the accident on the Waterbury -Middlebury road, June 5, in which two persons were killed.
 Joseph Lahulas, owner of a grill at Four Corners, Middlehury, was fined $50 on Q charge of selling liquor to Q i9.year-old minor. Charles Rick, Christian road, Mid- dlebury, was fined $50 on charges of selling liquor without @ permit.
 The occupants of Elwood'S car had stopped at these two places on the night of the accident when two of the four persons in the car lost their lives when the vehicle crashed into Q tree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Tox Collector
 Tokinq Course

Humbert MangInI, local tax col. lector, is attending the school for Connecticut tax collectors at the University of Connecticut, StorrS opened today. The two-day course is sponsored by the institute of 7ub- lie Service which has been estab- lished to serve the states public officials and employees.
 Through the conduct Of these short courses and by the dissenl. ination of information of value and interest to public officials and en- ployes throughout Connecticut, 1t ta the aim of the institute to assist them in better serving the citizens of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Legion Names New Officers
 Formal Induction
 Slated for Sept. 1S

A new staff of officers headed by Dr. Rene Messier as commander was chosen last evening at a largely attended meeting of members Of Corporal Coyle Post, American Le. zion. The formal installation cere. monies will be held September IS at The Elton. Past Commanders will ogficiate.
 It was announced last evening that future meetings of the post will be held in the praiSh hall ot Trinity church.
 The officers named for i94S.46 include Commander Messier:
 Other newly-elected officers are; Senior ce-commander, Leo Du- mond; junior vice.commander Charles Armstrong; chaplain, Eu- gene o'Connor; service officer Adolph English; historian, Charles Elwell; assistant adjutant, Morris Shapiro; finance officer, Michael IT. Toomey; assistant finance of- ficer, Richard Sugden: athletic off. cer, John J. Mulligan; American ism officer. William J, Shanahan, and sergeant.at-arms, Joseph Scol- laV.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
HeoIth BooFd Adopts Plans On Activities
 Miss Joan Bradley
 Appointed Super
 visor Here
visor Here

Miss Joan Bradley, currently as sociated with the New Haven Visit ing Nurse association, was named to fill the new post of supervisor of Waterbury public health nurses at a meeting of the health board yesterday afternoon. Miss Bradley, a public health nurse, received Q leave of absence from her duties with the local health board, to as- sist the New Haven association. The new health board post will pay $2,365 annually.
 Districts Planned
 Miss Bradley will iraueurate and head a new program, long consider ed by the health board, in which the city will be divided into dis tricts and public health nurses will handle all types of cases in their assigned districts rather than spe- cialize in various types of illnesses as in the past.
 The board also voted to petition the board of finance for $i0,000 for a new program in child health now being inaugurated by the Visiting Nurses association to care for the health ot children from birth to school age. !
 It was suggested in a letter from the Community Chest association that the V. N. A. apply to the city to underwrite part of its program since 1t was doubtful whether as much money would be raised in the forthcoming Community Chest caIrl- paign as in previous years because of present economic conditions in the city.
 Suggestions Offered
 R. A. Hikcox, chief of the public, health school at Yale university, who recommended the appointment of Miss Bradley, who also prepared at the request of the Council of Social agencies a memorandum re- lating to progress of public health in this city, and forwarded other suggestions made by the state de- partment of health.
 The proposals were:
 The consideration of installation of a fireproof vault of sufficient size to accommodate the present volumes of vital statistics.
 Employment of additional quali- fled personnel to augment the serv- ices on milk, swimming pools, ress taurant inspections and housing.
 Employment of full-time public health nurse for venereal disease case finding. The United States Public Health service has offered $l,57S toward this program, Dr. Godfrey reported.
 COordlnatOr Needed
 Employment of a qualified health educator to coordinate all educaa tional activities, official and vol. untary.
 The continuation of the work q 1 the Mental Hygiene society in tn development of sound menta hygiene program.
 Dr. Hickox reported that the ct! had made marked progress in tha field of cancer control since ie40
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Foremen Pick Six Delegates

Six representatives of the Indus trial Toremen's Club of the Y. M. c. A. will attend the quarterly meeting of the Connecticut Council of Foremen's Clubs at Torrington tonight. They are Cyril P. Gross. William II. Vining, 0. Arthur Du. Bo!s, Walter l.. Oldroyd, Randolph c. Payne and Arthur L. purinton. Following the meeting of the Coun- ell, the Waterbury men will attend the dinner meeting of the Torring- ton Foremer1's Club. At this meet ing o. Arthur DuBoiS, representing the National Council of Foremen's Clubs, will present the Excellent Award" to the Torrington Club in view of their outstanding program last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
SeoviII FoFemen
 AFPonoe Lecture

Dr. Charles Copeland Smith. Ph. D., In his second appearance ct the scovlll Forernen'S Association meet ing on the furtherence of education. will address the members tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the sERA Gen. ter on Hamilton avenue.
 Dr. Smith, who will be introduced by F. w. Wild, scovlll vice-preSi- dent. WI lSpeak on Foremen in post war America. pr. Smith Is National Industrial Information Commission. CT of the NAM.
 The scovill Foremen'S Association has sent invitations to foremen of both the American raSS and Chase rass and Copper Companies and Q large turnout Is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
 Agreements

Compensation c pm m ssioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disahil. ity:
 Aylexander Fel!s of lSl Charles street against Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine Co.,, Si7.57 beginning July 27, injury to right index finger.
 Thomas Nemence of 4 Giles street against Lea Mfg. O., of Waterbury, $22.S0 beginning Aug. 2o, injury to left hand.
 Camille Helie of is8 South Elm street against American Fastener O., of Waterbury, $2i.22 begin- ming July 24, injury to right foot,
 Thelma Clark of 7s Blakselee Circle against Lux Clock Mfg. O., $25.e2 beginning Aug. 22, in- judy to left index finger.
 Compensation Comsr. John J. O'Connell today approved the fol- lowing agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of per. manent injury:
 Raffale Arcovlo of 4i North Leonard street against Mercy & O., Inc, of Waterbury, s26,2s beginning July 27, injury to left hand.
 Stanley CSaplicki of Thomaston against Plume & Atwood Mfg. O., of Thomaston. Slo.62 begin. ming Feb. 10, infected burn to left forearm.
 Joseph E. summa of Nauga. tuck against U. s. Rubber O., $2o.28 for 376 weeks, injury to right thumb.
 William KelmeliS, Jr., of Har- winton against Martin Hudak of Torrington, $ie.6o beginning June I0, back Injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Pfc. Frederick Born
 Guest Of Honor

MT. and Mrs. John Zorn, Auburn avenue, recently entertained for their son. Pfc. Frederick zorn, who Is home on furlough from Camp Crowder, Mo. Guests included Mar. ion Peterson, Hollis. L. l., Dorothy Kramer, Janet strobel Eleanor Kramer, Margaret Kramer, Dolores Kramer, Florence Hassinger, John Waters. 0. L. Morrison, Harold Golden. Henry Kramer. MT. and Mrs. Paul Rechenberg, MT. and Mrs. Blasie Esposlto, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Griffin. MT. and Mrs. Wll- Ham Golden, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Waters. MT. and Mrs. Herbert Hughes. and Mr. and Mir. and Mrs. Raymond 1orn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Rotorions Hear Raymond Mills

Raymond o. Mills, of the Con. rlectIcut Light & Power Company addressed members of the Rotary club at the Hotel Elton yesterday noon. MT. Mills spoke on "The Growth and Development of Light ing" After the meeting there wal e question and answer period in which Mir. Mills answered various and sundry questions pertaining tc his talk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Storage Building To Ra ConStrueted.

A bid of $lS,e60 made by the Dad. dona Construction co, for construc- ton of e storage building ct the city yards was referred by the Board of works last night to the City En- gineering department. A second bid- der was Domenic Castellano, who asked for Si0,9i0.
 Water billing for the month of August amounted to $04, 769.oo, Her. bert II. Scott-Smith reported.
 The works commissioners voted to request the Board of Finance to transfer Se,7ee from the Item oil salaries to reimburse transfers made previously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Lux Shows Movies
 To Kiwonis Club

Fred Lux, vice-president Of the Lux Clock Mfg. Company. presented moving pictures on the devastation of Germany to the members of the Kiwanis club at Q meeting at the Hotel Elton this noon. Plans for the coming outing at George Bodena estate, September 12, were com. pleted and the directors of the club will meet ct The Elton Friday noon to receive returns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
FIRE SHOT AT PLANE

MiddleAeld. Con-, Sept. 6.-(Url- Authorities today were Investigating the source of Q mystery shot fred at @ private plane as 1t scared over Lake Beseck Sunday, narrowly miss ing the foot of the pilot.
 There were three persons in the plane, all of whom were undermined q. The plane was not damaged, and 1t landed in & field after the shot was fired to ascertain its condi- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05

Carmel church for use of the Bar nard school gymnasium on Monday evenings, from ' to Q p. m. for bas- ketball practice; the starting date to be announced.
 Mattatuck Manufacturing Conn- pany basketball team for use Of Maloney gymnasium on Monday evenings. from ' to Q ?. m.. begin- ning Oct. IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Two Lawsuits Follow Crash

DamageS of S7,000 were claimed from Harvey J. Pelletier of Water bury in two civil actions filed today aS the result Of 0 collision Sept, 10, lo44 on Baldwin street. Dor- othy Beckwith claimed damages of 1000 in e suit entered on the Com mon Pleas court docket, while Helen M. Johnson asked for $6000 in an action filed in Superior Court.
 The collision involved e car of the defendant and one operated by George Schoonmaker.
 withdrawal papers were filed In Common Pleas Court in the $b00 suit of the M. & M. Transportation CO, of Somerville, Mass, against Rose Biondi and John W. Stroker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Clothing Drive PIons Completed

A clothing drive scheduled for September i0-l6 by the United Lithuanian Relief Fund committee will be planned ct c special meet ing called for tonight ct e:i6 at St. Josephs hall. Rev. Joseph J. Valan. tEsjus. pastor of St. JosephS church, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
nANGER sIGNEn

Blonde Sally Feeney, i0-year-olo dancing discovery, has been signed to 6 Metro Goldwyn Mayer cofa- tract. Picked by talent scouts from a San Diego ballet school, she will report to the studio September 1.
 Over 2500o0 children under i've died in Egypt in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
ANNUAL SESSION ISSUE

Hartford. Con-, Sept. 5.-(Up)- Former Republican Gov. Everett J. Lake was opposed today to annual sessions of the general assembly, de- claring that the legislators spend more than half their time Ito the determinations of who is to hold ofilceS and positions"
 The effect of the annual sessions, he said, would be to treble the time devoted to joh-seeking."
 An amendment proposing the an. nual sessions will be voted upon at more than 100 municipal elections this fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Waterbury's Schools Start NeuU Semester
No offieioI Reports on Registrotion, But Decrease Is Anticipated

Thousands of Waterbury's young sters returned to school today, laden with the familiar notebooks and pencil sets, as schools officials hastened to complete the enroll Inent task. The registration at grammar and high schools of the city was reported running smoothly, and little confusion was noted.
 Heavier enrolment In the lower grades, particularly Kindergarten and first grade classes was aatici- pated, but no statistics were avail- able today. A comparison of regis tration at the various public gram- mar schools of the city Is expected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
CIO SEEKS LEGISLATIVE
 SESSION

New Haven. Conn, Sept. 5.-(UP) -The executive board of the Con. necticut CI0 Council was to ask Gov. Baldwin today to call . spe. clal legislative session to draw up an unemployment compensation program with greater benefits than under existing laws. The coun. ell also asked for basic wage of 65 cents an hour and . public works program to take up unem- ployment slack.
 The CI0 holds It's state conven- ton at Hartford Nov. l7.lS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
New Hoven Autoist Hits 'Fot0I" Tree

John Conroy, New Haven road, Naugatuck, narrowly escaped serious injury Monday night when the car in which he was riding crashed into c tree on the Waterbury Middlebury road; the same tree that figured in an accident June 5 when two per- sons lost their lives. Conroy was treated for minor injuries by . doc- tor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
BARUCH FOR VETERANS

Washington, Sept. 5 = (UP) = Bernard M. Baruch, America's park bench" statesman and ad- wiser to presidents, today urged ape polntment Of e vigorous, iEnagiSlas tive "woE1k director" to see that Jobs are available for veterans and dis- charged war workers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Log Cabin Thief
 Nats S60 in Cash

Frank DiPrimio, owner of the Log Cabin, % EASt Farm street, noti- fled police this morning that thieves broke into his place last evening and walked of with Se0 In cash, Detective Dunphy who investigated reported that entrance was gained by breaking the rear door lock and an inside screen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
MIDDLEBURY


The Democratic electors of Mid. dlebury will meet In caucus at the town hall Saturday evening, Sept. s, ie4B, at 8 ?. m., BWT, to noml- nate candidates for town officers to bo voted for at the town election october 2, iSls~ and for any other eGucuH. MHN Per order: Democratic Town Cammlttee,
 Christopher lgiley,
 Town Chairman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-05
Bremen Respond To Two Alarms

Grease in the motor of . 0. R. and |, bus ct 62i East Main street ignit. ed yesterday and firemen from En. zine Company 2 were called out to extlnguiSh the minor blaze.
 Firemen of Company 9, Waterville responded to a cal ct the homo of Raymond Lyons, i4i0 ThoFnaston avenue early last night, but upon arriving they found that the report cd fire was only smoke filled room caused when . stove pipe collapsed.