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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
BY DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA Staff Correspondent

Foster Field, Tex, March 19.- Rocket-firing fighter planes of the Army Air Forces are the weapons most dreaded by German ground troops. The swift, deadly rocket planes have the fire power of a broadside from light cruiser.
 "Jabo' is the German word for fighter attacks on ground troops. Captured German documents con- tain reports testifying to the tre- mendous destructive power of the fighters. German officers taken as prisoners admit they have been forced to order their men to abandon daylight retreats entire ly. Instead they take refuge in forests to keep away from the dreaded "Jabo".
 Amazing efficiency of rockets fired from planes is revealed from the tabulated results of 323 test Sorties. Using 1117 rockets, fighters destroyed 35 locomotives, 85 tanks, 164 motor transports, 19 gun positions, hangars and 2 factories, and did great damage to an equal number of targets.
 Nutrition against enemy aircraft is freeing more fighter planes for use against enemy ground troops. Because of their lightning, death- dealing blows and accurate hit ting power, fighter planes are now an integral part of offensive tao tics. According to German reports, the strafing, dive-bombing and rocket firing of formidable fighter formations often are the deciding factor in shattering resistance.
 Increasing use of the rocket is giving fighter planes the punch of heavyweight. Key to the success of this weapon is its superior pene- trating ability. A five-inch rocket will drive three feet into heavily reinforced concrete and four feet into concrete with average rein- forcement. With this penetration the explosion does much more damage to the target.
 VITAL AT NORMANDY
 The fighter plane was a vital factor in the Normandy invasion. One captured Nazi officer described the excellent morale of his troops when ordered into Normandy the day of the landnig. They believed the attack would result in another Dieppe and were eager to reach the combat zones.
 Suddenly, without warning, Ameri- can fighters swooped down and strafed their column from ore end to the other, leaving vehicles and equipment in charred ruins. In few seconds, hundreds of men lay dead and wounded while the rest fled into the woods, and ditcnes in utter confusion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
ENDORSEMENT FOR
 STONE EXPECTED

A meeting of the Young Repub- lican club of Waterbury will be held tomorrow night at The Elton. En- dorsement of Robert Stone, member of the city's board of tax commits sioner as candidate for the state athletic commissioners post, will likely be presented for vote.
 Stones name recently was en- dorsed by the local group at the meeting of the New Haven County Young Republicans held here but was vetoed by the county group on the basis that full endorsement must first come from the local group by vote.
 Stones name has been mentioned as that of 8 likely candidate to- gether with William Prince of Bridgeport and Anthony Paolillilo of New Haven. The post pays $6,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19

served.
 The color guard of the various veterans organization, which lead the procession, with Nurses who had served in World War I, combined the brilliant uniforms of student and cadet nurses and nurses from vari- ous agencies created a colorful pie ture at the services which were at- tended by approximately 1000 per- sons.
 The colors of the American Red Cross and the various veterans or ganization of the city were massed in multi-color display in the front of the church.
 Each group had @ color guard the Red Cross flags were carried by members of the motor corps.
 Mayor John s. Monagan, repre- senting the city, and Judge Patrick Healey, chairman of the local chap ter of the Red Cross, and his staff also participated in the procession.
 Speaking from pulpit flanked by American Flags, Maj. A. c. Karl, rector of the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception New York;, and chaplain of the Ninth Regiment, New York State guard, stated that contributions to the Red Cross are the greatest evidence of apprecia- tions for the American freedoms and esteem for the men who are fight ing this war.
 m1CA tva&lsVIn@ the singing of hymns by the church quartet which comprised William O,Brien, Karol Marien, Herbert Farrell and Arthur Kennedy. Fred erick Harmon was the organist.
 Selections included: Prelude: Peace Heroic" Forward Christian Soldiers, "Jesu Verisissima,' and "Veni Creator" "Crucihxux" was sung by William OBrien and Will liam Lawlor.
 Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, perma- nent rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception ofdciated at the Benediction.
 Red Cross Sunday, which was observed in churches throughout the nation, was climaxed in Water bury at this special service planned by a committee of the local Red Cross. Committee members in- clude: Mrs. Herman Rooster, vol- unteer chairman of 1945 War Fund Drive; Judge Patrick Healey, Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, Major J. Peter Costigan, Mrs. Charles Audet, Mrs. Howard Hart, Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock, Mrs. Frank Kenney, Miss Margaret Benade, Mrs. G. Judson Wells and Miss Florence Anderson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
FUGITIVE CAUGHT
 WITH STOLEN CAR

Concord, Mass, March 19.-(UP) Roland St. Laurent, 18. of Fall River was returned to the Concord Reformatory today, less than 48 hours after he escaped in an auto- mobile containing baby.
 The youth was seized by police near his Fall River home last night as he attempted to contact a friend. Tired, hungry and unarmed, he offered no resistance.
 St. Laurent, who was serving five years for illegal possession of 8 revolver, fled from the reformatory while with work detail outside the walls He drove off in parked automobile in which Mrs. William E. Mattison, wife of a Concord dairy farmer, had left her 2-year-old son Roger. At Cambridge, the fugitive abandoned the car and the unharm- ed baby.
 Reformatory officials said St. Lau- rent would be arraigned in court shortly on an escape charge. They said the district attorney would de- eide whether he also would be charged with other offenseS, such as Kidnapping and automobile lar- ceny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
Pittsburgh FIoys LoGuordio's s Move

Pittsburgh, March 19-(UP) - Area War Manpower Director Pat rick T. Pagan said today that the only modification of the curfew here has been to permit restaurants catering to late-shift war workers to apply to the WING for exemption.
 Pagan said Mayor F. H. La- Guardia of New York had previous ly promised compromise" on the curfew for New York night spots but subsequently, withdrew the promise.
 "LaGuardia probably was talking through his big hat" the local WING chief said.
 Director of Public Safety George R. Farley commented:
 Were going to comply with the rules set un by MT. James F.. Byrnes. No one is being hurt in this country by closing little earlier, they're not watching the clock on the western front and in the Phil lippines.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
By United Press

On the Eastern Front, Soviet troops cross the Dniester River on 31 mile front; capture more than 40 towns in Bessarabia, i'm cluding SOr0ki.
 In Italy, Allied troops continue to force a German retreat at ex- treme southern end of Casino.
 Fortresses and LiberatOrs fly from Italy into Austria to attack the Messerschmitt plant and air field at Klagenfurt and war plants at Graz.
 Allied troops capture Lorengau, In the Admiralty Islands.
 American bombers attack Para mushiru in the Kuriles and POn- ape and Kusaie in the CarOlines.
 Other Allied aircraft fly 2,4OO miles to bomb important Japanese base at Surabaya, Java.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
Late Realty
 Neus
Late Realty News

Late Realty News The following realty deeds have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds Greeta B. Cole to Antonio L. Ma cedo, property on Fairlawn avenue. Samuel Kracow to Rosa Aloisi and Antonio Aloisi, property op Woodtick road.
 Also an administrative deed from Louise Goffredo administra- trix on the estate of John Goffre- do to Angelo Cocoa, property on Rose street.
 Mortgage Deed Antonio L. Macedo to the Water bury Building and Loan Assoc1a- tion, Inc, property on FairlaWn avenue, 5000.
 Release Of Mortgage Waterbury Hospital to McCoy's, Inc.
 Warwick Realty Co., to Harry Shapiro.
 Joseph Biamont to Felippo Caro- fano and Concetta Garofano Louis and Giuseppina Pelosi to Fellippo Garofano and Concetta Garofano.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Frank and Josephine Gerace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
Hospital Bulletins

Richard PalIadinO, % months old, of 1880 Bank street, was ad- mitted to Waterbury hospital for observation this morning after he fell down some steps at his home. His condition was reported good.
 Thomas Sheehan, IA, 923 South Main street, was reported resting comfortably this morning at St. Mary's hospital where he was ad- mitted after a fall from trestle at the rear of 1144 South Main street, Saturday afternoon.
 William Overton, 9, 69 StilsOn road, was treated at St. Mary'S hospital Saturday after being slightly injured when struck by a car near his home. He was taken to the hospital by the driver, Daniel Boyle, Southington.
 Sherman Saunders, 10, PrOs- pect road, was treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday after noon for a laceration of the scalp suffered when he was hit by a stone.
 Robert Pynton, 3, 233 Rubber avenue, was treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday for a lacera- ton of the hand suffered in fall in the yard of his home.
 George Jabren, 3, 56 LOunsbury avenue, was treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon for an injury to his finger sustained in a fall in the yard of his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
LOCAL COMMITTEE
 TOHEAR EASTMAN

Frank L. Cashman. executive manager of the Connecticut Finance Committee will address a meeting of the local committee on payroll sav- ings to be held at the Connecticut Light & Power Co.,, auditorium Wednesday March q, at 4 p. h..
 Hollis Wood, local representative of the state committee, and Will liam Hawkes., local chairman of the payroll division, also will be among the principal speakers. James E. Moran general chairman of the local WFC will speak on the community wide effort to be made during the coming Seventh War Loan drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND BUTTER

stamps Az through J in Book w. each points, Q5. R5 and s5 will expire Ks will expire April 28 Stamps Y-5 will expire June Stamps E-2 through J-2 will be valid through June 30
 PROCESSED FOODS Ks through Z5 and Az through S-2 each worth 10 points Stamps and B2 expire March Stamps G2 April 2 Stamps H2 through MP 2. N-2 through S-2 expire June 30
 SUGAR Sugar stamp 35 pounds will through additional stamp will be validated May
 SHOES stamps and in Book III are each valid for one pair of indefinitely
 GASOLINE coupons gallons through March 2 B5 valid for five gallons each
  of the 194S44 and period two of the 945 issue valid to Aug S All coupons worth 10 gallons unit"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
Negro WACs Trial Opened to Press

Fort Devens, March 19 - (U.P)- Five Negro WACS faced court mar tial today as result of 8 sit-down strike and Army officials opened the proceedings to the press.
 The strike was staged by 100 Negro WACS at the Lowell General hospital here March 10 in protest against working conditions. Court martial proceedings ordinarily are secret.
 The girls. constituting half of medical technician unit which ar rived here more than a month ago, refused to report for duty. claiming that white WACS and civilian workers were receiving preferential treatment.
 All but two of the Negro WACS went back to work when an officer read the group the articles of war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
WATERBURY FIRMS
 FILE STATEMENTS

Two Waterbury firms have filed certificates of organization at the office of Charles J. Prestia, secretary of state, Hartford.
 Serving as officers and directors of the Oil Transport, Inc, are Wil- liam E. Wesson, President; Ethel M. Wesson, vice-president and George A. Wesson, secretary and treasurer. Amount subscribed for, and paid in property is $10,500, and 1O5 shares have been issued with par $l00.
 A certificate of incorporation fol Long Mountain Farms, Inc, New Milford, has also been filed with the secretary of state by Margar- ct Sigsway, Sidney Vogel and Er- nest L. Josem all of Norwalk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
GEN. TROLAND HERE FOR PRESENTATION

Brig. Gen. Troland, chief instruc- tor at the Connecticut State Guard, Hartford, will present the Silver Star medal to Frederick Smith, 60 Lounsbury street, which was award ed posthumously to his son, Sergt. Frederick Smith, who was killed in action in France last summer.
 The presentation will be made to- night at the drill meet of Company G., third battalion, at the army ot which company Sergt. Smith was a member.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
Marriage
 Intentions

The following persons have filed marriage intentions at the bureau of vital statistics, town clerks office:
 Adrian Clyde Cassidy, U. s. Coast Guard, and Elizabeth Hen- ger Bevans, 165 Fiske street.
 Ronald Howard White, U. s. Time Corporation and Shirley C. Rider White avenue, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
WOMANs DROWNs SELF

Salem, Mass, March 19. - (UP) - Worried for the safety of her 18- year-old Navy son, Mrs. Anna La Boulay, 37, drowned herself in the harbor here yesterday - just before he telephoned from New York to say he was en route home on leave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
Hundreds Present At
 Red Cross Services
Major A. C. Karl, New York Chaplain, Gives Address
 at Church of Immaculate Conception

Approximately 600 persons, com- prislng public officials, members of Esterans organizations, Red Cross workers, and nurses assembled in the lower Immaculate Conception church and marched in procession to the upper church last evening, where Red Gross Sunday was ob-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19
ACCEPTS INVITATION

London, March 19. - CUP) - Mrs. Winston Churchill, wife of the Prime Minister. revealed today that she had accepted an invitation to visit Russia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-19

Peabody, Mass (UP)-Just five days after the Peabody Lodge of Elks burned the mortgage on it's building, the building itself was ruined by fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Bredice ce-DEia
 Nuptials Today

Rev. John P. Kennedy, pastor off, ciated at the wedding of Miss Jo- sephine D'Elia, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank D'Elia, Easton avenue, and Pasquale Bredice, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Bredice, Congress avenue, which took place this morn- ing at g o'clock at St. Thomas's church. The church was decorated with palms and mountain laurel for the ceremony.
 The bride, who was given in mar riage by her brother, Francis DElia, was attended by her cousin, Miss Catherine Cacciano, as maid of hon. or, and her niece, Miss Lucille Mol lica, as bridesmaid. Louis Bredice, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man, and guests from Hartford, New Haven, Torrington, Waterbury, Providence, R. l., and New York, were ushered by Pasquale Mateo, cousin of the bride.
 The bride was attired in white velveray gown, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, long sleeves, full skirt and a long train and crown of orange blos- soms from which fell a long veil. She carried cascade bouquet of white rosebuds and orchids.
 The maid of honor was gowned in pink net with long, full sleeves trim med with tiny pink satin bows, a sweetheart neckline and a full skirt. A crown of pink sequins with a shoulder length veil and a bouquet of pink roses and blue delphinium completed her costume. An aqua princesse gown with taffeta bodice and a net skirt, three-quarter length sleeves and full skirt. Her sequin crown and shoulder veil were of matching color and she carried a bouquet of Talisman roses.
 A reception at the Green street hall for 800 guests followed a we'd ding breakfast at The Elton and a dinner at DiNapoli's restaurant for members of the immediate families. Mrs. Catherine Mollica, sister of the bride, who received guests in place of the brides mother who was un- able to attend because of illness, was dressed in green and black silk jersey suit, white accessories and a corsage of red roses. The bridegroom's mother also wore red roses with her black ensemble.
 MT. and Mrs. Bredice departed for a wedding trip to New York City, the bride wearing a soldier blue suit white accessories and corsage of white orchids.
 Upon their return they will re- side at 47 South Leonard street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
Club Admits
 NezV Member

Mrs. Frank Sutton was welcomed as a new member of the SS. Peter and Paul's Mothers Club at the groups final meeting of the season last night in the school. Seventy five persons were in attendance.
 Mrs. Francis Blum, secretary, read letters received from servicemen in appreciation for packages sent to them by the club. Eleven packages were sent to sons of club members now in service and the work will continue throughout the summer
 Four members invited the club to their homes for social affairs during the summer. They include: Mrs Michael Murphy, Albion street; Mrs. William Woods, Woodtick road; Mrs. Matthew Noonan, Fair lawn avenue; Mrs. Henry Theriault, Todd orad;! and Mrs. John Garren, Monroe avenue.
 Refreshments were served by the following committee: Mrs. Francis Kane, Mrs. Joseph I,aVallee, Mrs. Lawrence Skelly, Mrs. Frederick Webb and Mrs. William Gaunt.
 A hope chest was awarded to Mrs. Joseph Gallon, Albion street. The club will resume it's meeting in the Fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The afternoon tournaments of the Cornell Bridge club, conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty, 60 Lin- den street, held their annual ban quet yesterday afternoon at Wav- erly inn. Winners of the bridge which followed the luncheon were: North and south, Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Lawrence Ryan, 97 1-2; east and west, Mrs. D. w. Rose brugh and Mrs. w. G. Bailey, 91. Runners-up: North and south, Mrs. Joseph Riley and Mrs. Aaron Jac- obson, 83 1-2; east and west. Mrs. Charles Phelps and Mrs. William Reynolds, 88 1-2.
 The Wednesday evening tourna- ment closed last night with these winners: Mrs. George Pryor and Mrs. Clifford Evitts, 459 1-2; Mrs. Sabina Malone and Miss Patricia Malone, 452; Miss Eleanor Shepard and Miss Mildred Cochrane 451 1-2; Miss Ann Murphy and Miss Marguerite Mulcahy, 422. Top scorers for the evening were:
 North and south-Mrs. Bruno Vallerand and Mrs. Leila Nagro, 68; Mrs. Francis Bergin and Mrs. A. Weishaus, 67 1-2; east and west, Miss Helen Mezzen and Mrs. Charles Hendrickson, 79; Mrs. Pryor and Mrs. Evitts, 72.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
CLUB NOTES
Alice K. Wrin7,
 Weeds E. J. Hull

Miss Alice Katherine Wrinn, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. John Wrinn: Taylor street, was married n1is morning at the Second Con- gregational church to Edward Jo- seph Hull, son of MT. and Mrs. Har- " Hull, Torrington. The cere- $ nony was performed at 10 o'clock sy the pastor, Rev. Dr. John C.. Walker.
 Presented in marriage by her brother, S-Sgt John Wrinn, sta- tioned in New York, the bride wore a street length dress of white silk jersey, a white Juliet cap trimmed with flowers, white accessories and carried an arm bouquet of white orchids and baby's breath. Miss Ann Byrnes, as maid of honor, was dressed in yellow silk jersey, white hat ornamented with yellow flow CTS, white accessories and carried a bouquet of pink and blue assorted Towers. David K. Young served as best man.
 About 90 guests. including those from Torrington, New Haven, Nau- gatuck and New York, attended the wedding reception at the Copper Kettle. Mrs. Wrinn attended in black and white costume, white ac- cessories and Mrs. Hull wore floral print, with white accessories. Both had gardenia corsages.
 For her wedding trip to Lake Winnepesaukee, N. H., the bride se- lected British tan printed dress, white accessories and an orchid. She is a graduate of Wilby high school and Perry's School of Busi- ness. MT. Hull, a graduate of Tor rington high school, is employed as purchasing agent at the U. s. Yivna NNrn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
PURCHASE SITE
 FOR NEW FACTORY

A proposed new factory, consisting of approximately 50,000 to 6O,000 sq. feet is planned by the Lea Mfg. Co.,, this city, according to Robert s. Leather founder and president of the abrasives manufacturing con- cern.
 The site of the proposed company is on the south side of East Aurora street, adjoining the Fulton Markets Inc, and was purchased from Rich
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
SOCIETY
Miss Chandler
 1Engaged To Wed

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Ruth Pear son Chandler, head of the Eng fish department at Saint Margarets school, to Douglas Auld Shepardson, a teacher or English at Choate school, Wallingford, son of Mrs Albert R. Shepardson, Reading, Mass. Miss Chandler is the daugh- ter of Mrs. Charles Henry Chandler, Scranton, Pa. The wedding is sched- uled to take place in August.
 Miss Chandler, graduate of Pembroke college in Brown uni- versity, Providence, R. l., plans to continue in her present capacity after her marriage. MT. Shepardson was graduated from Phillips Aca- demy, Andover, Mass, and Williams college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
MEMBERS REFLECT
 HENRY l. BECNAL
Conn. Probation, Parole Assn. Hold Annual Elec.
 ton in Mantle

Members of the Connecticut Pro-
 bation and Parole Association yes- terday reelected, as president, Hen- ry J. Begnal, Waterbury Juvenile Court Probation Oficer. The asso- ciation held it's annual meeting at the Mantle State Farm for Women. Senator Patrick Wallace, this city, was the principal speaker of the day and reviewed the activities of the legislative penal committee of which he is chairman. William D. Barnes, executive director of the Connecticut Prison Association, re- ported to the gathering that 9S per cent of connecticut's probationers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
English Bride of GI Gives Blood A Times

Chicago (UP)-Mrs. Mabel Tabis, the English bride of a Chicago sol- dier, has donated blood A times since 1887, 43 times in England and once in America. She gave blood seven times during the "blitz."
 Mrs. Tabis met her husband, Pfc. Edwin Tabis. one foggy night in London when she was carrying trays of refreshments to soldiers. She slipped and fell right into his arms"
 Comparing the American blood bank procedure with that of Eng land, she said, You are much more thorough and systematic in accept ing blood donations"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-28
Miss LOSchi1UO
 Meeting Hostess
Loring Studio.

The Ben MaWr Girls Club held its final meeting of the season Tues day evening at the home of Miss Geraldine LoSchiavo, Congress ave- nue.
 A financial report was presented by Miss Ann DeCosmo, treasurer Following brief business meeting, cards were played and supper was served.
 Meeting will resume in September time and place to be announced later.