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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
NO WIDESPREAD
 LABOR CUTBACKS
Concerns Here Not Seri= Ously Affected By Can-
 cellatiOn of Orders

No extensive cutbacks have been made in area manufacturing con- cerns, it was reported today by Mrs Mary M. Dewey, area War Man. power director, who stated recent production decreases ordered for two firms here were slight and of It- tie significance on the employment picture.
 Mrs. Dewey stated drop in small arms ammunition production at the Waterbury Mfg. plant of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, announced last week by the Springfield ordnance district, will have no effect on the labor situation. It was reported that most of the workers affected by the small production change at the Chase company were part time employees, who have been offered other jobs at the firm or who will be shifted to another concern which is seeking part-time help.
 A drop in production ordered for the Plume and Atwood Mfg. Co. in Thomaston will result in 8 shift of number of workers to other jobs there, but no discharges will result, the WING director stated Mrs. Dewey disclosed the WING had been seeking several new workers for the Thomaston concern, and as a result of the ammunitions production change the necessity for those extra workers has been abol- ished.
 It is believed, however, that the Chase company, which had been seeking to establish another plant in the state, may no longer con- tinue its plans for that expansion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
CLERCYMEN AT CHURCH CEREMONY
Cornerstone of Prospect Congregational Church
 Placed Yesterday

Rev. James F. English, West Hartford, superintendent of the Congregational Christian churches of Connecticut delivered the con- secration sermon yesterday morning and off1ciated at the cornerstone ceremonies in the afternoon as members of the Prospect Congre- gational church pledged themselves to the responsibility Of completing their new church. Rev. Daryl E Williams, pastor, pledged his con- gregation to continuation of their tasks. The new building, partially completed, was opened for worship for the first time Palm Sunday Services are being held in an as- sembly hall. The upper story, whics remains to be built, will house the church auditorium.
 Aiding MT. English in the corner stone ceremony were Lieutenant Commander A. A. Dirlam, the arch itect; Clemens Fortenson of New Britain, representing the Congrega- tional Society of Connecticut; A. F. Peaslee, Hartford civil engineer and contractor engaged in erecting the edif1ce; Lloyd E. Perry, church moderator; Mrs. Clifford P. Wallace and the pastor.
 Open house was held for inspec- tion of the church rooms and par sonage. The Misses Julia and Elea- nor Storrs of Cheshire rendered flute and piano selections.
 Heading the open house events was Clifford P. Wallace as chair man. Other chairmen were: Mu- sic, Mrs. John J. Schweizer; cor nerstone, Mrs. Clifford P. Wallace; invitations, Mrs. Carl Spellman; kitchen, Mrs. Frederick Foster; tea table, Mrs. John w. Parry, As sisting Mrs. Foster were Mrs. Wal lace Barker, Mrs. Otto Schuster and Mrs. Richard Brundage. Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Clifford P. Clark. Girls assisting were Misses Janet Chat field, Evelyn Schuster, Betty Brun- dage and Janet Graham.
 Assisting in the service were Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, Waterbury, who gave the invocation; Rev. F. Waldo Savage, pastor of the Cheshire Congrega- tional church the scriptures; Mrs Wallace, placing of the cornerstone box; Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, pas tor of the Bunker Hill Congrega- tional church, Waterbury, a prayer; MT. Mortensen, Greetings From the Fellowship; Rev. Oscar l. Locke, of Oakville, former pastor at Prospect. Perspective; Rev Samuel A. Budde. vicar of Christ Chapel, Waterbury, benediction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
CHASE FOREMEN
 HOLD BANQUET
3Oth Annual Event Ad- dressed By President,
 Former President

Former president and Frederick s. Chase and President Charles E. Hart of the Chase Brass e Copper Co.,, were the principal speakers at Saturday nights 30th annual dinner of the Chase Foreman's Association held at Temple Hall.
 More than 300 listened as both speakers told of the vital part being played by Chase O., production and former employees of tl.e concern now using vital material on all war fronts.
 Mayor John s. Monagan congrat- ulated the company on its splendid record.
 Other speakers included Richard Ely, vice-president in charge of production; Fred A. Jackie, gen- eral works manager; Thomas H. Chamberlain, manager of the Wa terbury Mfg. Co.,, and A. F Shell don, vice-president and general manager of the Kennecott Wire and Cable Co.,, of Providence, R.. l., another subsidiary of Kennecott.
 John Murnane was chairman of the entertainment committee in charge of the banquet. Other mem bers were John Lawlor, James Hynes, Charles Sumpf, George Simp- son, F. H. McNamara, Frank Merser, Jack Lally, Claude Seipel, John Baker, c. A. Nichols, Tim Nolan, Frank Giacin, John Giacin, E. J. Finn.
 Officers of the foremen's asso- ciation are: President, Wilfred B. Bryan; vice-president, Edward J. Malvey; secretary, William Cali- gan; treasurer, Richard D. Bensen.
 Lee Maines was master of cere- monies for an entertainment pro- gram that included Rodney & Gould, dancing comedians, Mickey" Moran in comedy ne-nbers; Charles Wheeler, a caricature artist, and Joan Brandon in novelty act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
FATHER SAVES
 TWO CHILDREN
Home Badly Damaged By
 Fire Started By Young SterS, Matches

Bruce Hickson, 4, and his brother Leslie, 3, rescued by their father, John Hickson, from their smoke filled bedroom at 93 Blakeslee Cir cle last night, were reported doing well today at St. Mary's hospital.
 The five room apartment was badly damaged by the blaze which started from one of the Hickson children playing with matches, Fire Marshal Lahey reported. Two other children, Robert 6, and Ann 2, were rescued by neighbors, unin- jured.
 MT. Hickson received treatment for cuts suffered when he broke a rear window to make his escape.
 A considerable amount of money found in the debris by firemen was given to Capt. Eugene Legge to be returned to MT. Hickson. Deputy Chief Martin Campion was in charge of firemen from Eng. 1, ' and Truck 2 and the Booster from headquarters. Sgt. Ralph Baril was in charge of the police detail which included Motor Patrolmen Walter Ogrisek and John Walsh Detectives Raymond Grady and George McElligott conducted an Investigation for the police depart ment.
 Saturday, fire believed started by discarded cigaret, caused $500 damage to the living room of Mrs Olga Gwizd, 28 Wilson street. Fire men also responded to 10 brush fires, two rubbish fires, and an au- tomobile fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
CITY PREPARING
 FOR BOND DRIVE
Quota of $5,5OO,OOO Off- cially Assigned; Payroll
 Division Underway

Approximately 37,OOO local in- dustrial and commercial employees will strive toward a quota of $5,- 500,000 in war bonds during the Seventh War Loan Drive as their share of the statewide effort by similar divisions of the payroll plan toward a goal of $6O million in "E'' bonds.
 The payroll division of the con- ing nationwide campaign opens to- day to permit the extension of time for this division which nor mally provides about 60 per cent of the buyers of the "E'' bonds group. Francis T. Ahearn of the state war finance committee pointed out to day that this has been effected be- cause there will be conducted but two war bond drives this year 1n- stead of three. Consequently the E, F, and G quotas are unprece- dently large-$119,0OO,O00 in Con- necticut.
 During the Sixth War Loan campaign of three months dura- tion last year approximately the same number of local industrial purchasers bought $3,400,0O0 in "E' bonds. A total of 1,06O indus trial and commercial plants in the state each employing 50 or more workers are included in the pay roll division. William V. Hawkes. is chairamn of the Waterbury group.
 When Waterbury's city wide cam paign of the Seventh War Loan of ficially opens May IA total o1 $15,0OO in postwar merchandise will be offered war bond purchas- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09

q jist read where Hitler had an emergency meetin' with his chiefs an cabinet ministers. Tn pep talk he gave them must've been bout as gay as a Bella Lugosi story shown in a haunted house. A few years ago he wuz promisin' 'em the world with no strings attached now he's offerin' 'em tn strings with no world attached. Well, it's certain that Hitler not only bit oil more than he could chew-but he also had 8 couple of loose teeth. He wanted tuh be second Caesar but he's turned out tuh be a Sec- ond-rate one"
 DOIN'S ROUND TOWN MONDAY, April 9th:
 The Waterbury Public Speaking Club will spo1lsor card party at the Central Y. M. c. A. Playing will start at p. m
 A meeting of parish chairmen and collectors, who will partici- pate in the annual membership drive of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women, will be held at 8 o'clock at the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, Church St. Rev. George Dyer of St. Thomas Church will address the group.
 The Pilgrim Fellowship is spon- soring the annual father and son banquet of the Second Congrega- tional Church which will be held in Davenport hall at 6:30 p. m. Miss Louise Dorgeloh heads the committee on arrangements. TUESDAY April 10th:
 The Young Peoples Organization of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes will meet at o'clock at the parish hall. Miss Elizabeth Coretto will preside.
 SUNDAY, April 18th:
 Annual corporate communion and breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in conjunc- tion with the Police and Fire De- partments, veterans organiza- tions, postal employees and male school teachers. The group will attend Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church at 8 o'clock and breakfast later at the Elton. Fer first-rate dairy products you can't go wrong by gittin' Cashins. They're downright tasty-are pure an refreshin'. Cashin's Dairy Prod- ucts are nourshin' an give that extra pep you need. Try CashiR's Dairy Products today.
 ZEKE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
RED CROSS QUOTA
 MAY BE REACHED
All Canvassers Urged to Make Immediate Returns
 to Permit Checkup

Striving to offset it's quota deficit of $22,000 the local Red Cross chap ter urges all solicitors to deposit returns immediately that they might be credited to the campaign.
 Mrs. Herman Rooster volunteer chairman of the drive announced that $193,00O has been received to date toward the ultimate goal of $215,0O0. Employee and corporate contributions have sWelled the re- turns to the present average with the Brock Hall Dairy of this city donating an average of $3.50 an employee.
 Other large contributions were made by Waterbury Buckle Co.,, Gaess Mfg. Co.,, Eastern Color Printing Co.,, Waterbury Battery Co.,, Lux Clock Co.,, U. s. Time Inc., Waterbury Machine Tools & Products Co.,, A. M Larson Co.,, Sagal-Lou Dairy Products, Mon Arch Products So., and Valley Mfg. Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
Guest Speaker

these groups every year at this time in memory of Waterbury's men and women in the armed forces. This will be the fourth such event.
 Mass will be celebrated at 8 o'clock at the Immaculate Concep- tion church. Special sections will be reserved in the middle aisles for the several delegations, which are asked to meet at 7:30 a. m. at the following places-Post office, K. of C., postal employees, teachers; police, headquarters; firemen, central headquarters; state guard and vet erans, state armory.
 Massing of the colors of the var ious groups on the altar will take place as they march into the church. Bugler Ray Walker will sound Church Call as the marchers proceed up the steps of the Immac- ulate Conception and will also sound Taps at the conclusion of services.
 Father Hutchinson, who is a na- tive of Waterbury, will be intro duced to the gathering by John P. Kinney of the Crosby high school faculty.
 Representing the various organi- ZationS on the committee in charge are: State guard, Major J. Peter Costigan; veterans, Charles Mel vile; fire department, J. Elmer Shove and Robert Holmes; post of- flee, Frank Keefe, Edgar Dwyer, and Thomas Phalen; police, Lieut.. Bernard Burns, Joseph Delaney, Frank Romano, John Mcdonald and Harold Green; K. of C., Charles J. Bannon, Cornelius F. Maloney, Edward D. Bergin, Francis Gau- thier. John Lawlor, and John Cat ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
STOLFI CHAIRMAN OF COP. LEAGUE

Election of Michael Stolh as chairman of the board of the Wa terbury Italian Republican league took place at the annual meet ing of the league at its rooms yes- terday. Other officers elected are: President, Louis Ciraldi; first vice. president, Frank Davino; second vice. president, Charles Massone: secretary, Charles Inturrisi; treas urer, Carmine Calo: and sergeant at-armS, Frank Porto.
 Named as ward chairmen were: MT. Massone, first ward; Anthony Pinto, second ward; Anthony Beato, third ward; Arnold B. Grasso, fourth ward; and Domenic Santoro, fifth ward.
 A report on the dinner, given last Tuesday in Torrington for Rep. Tal- bot, was made by Frederick W. Palomba, city court prosecutor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
MORTGAGE BURNING
 CEREMONY ARRANGED

The Citadel, local Salvation Army Post, 182 Cherry street, will be free and clear of contingent indebted ness after April IT when mortgage burning ceremonies will be conduct ed. Major and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg former local directors now station ed in. Hartford will be honored at the occasion.
 Scheduled to attend as special guests are Thomas F. Moore secre- tary and honorary lifelong mem Der of the local chapter, Mayor John s. Monagan and Lieutenant Claude E. Bates of headquarters in New York. Robert L. Lagerquist, chairman will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
MARCH OF TIME TEN YEARS OLD
Future Plans Broad and Bold; War Gives It
 Impetus

It is exactly ten years since the first issue of The March of Time appeared on the screens of U. s. theaterS. Today, as over twelve thousand theaters all over the world show 8he March of Time, 1t is in. teresting to recall that the first is- sue was shown in exactly four hun dred seventeen theaters!
 Volume I, Number 1, contained six subjects:
 Belisha Beacons: British drivers rage at ne traflc beaconS.
 Buchsabum: U. s. motoriSt insists his French trafic fine be applied toward U. s. war debt.
 Fred Perkins: Battery maker de- f1es the N. R. A.
 Opera: Metropolitan Opera head, resigning, reviews his memories. Speakeasy Street: Famed "21"-a prohibition raid that failed.
 Saioji: The fight for political con- trol in Japan.
 Note that in its very first issue MOT drew attention to the impend- ing crisis in Japan.
 In Volume II, one subject was de- voted to 8 rising political figure Adolf Hitler. It also included one of the most outstanding screen scoops of the day-motion pictures of Sir Basil zaharoff, the munitions king. Thanks to the ingenuity of MOT Producer Richard de Roche mont, a cameraman got these pie lures by disgusting himself as fruit peddler, concealing his camera under bunch of bananas.
 De Rochemont got pictures of the elusive Papa" Deibler, F'rance's public executioner, by having MOT cameraman hide for days in a res taurant across the street. With telescopic lens he caught Deibler in his nightshirt!
 Followed other notable subjects Russia, in Number 4, Ethiopia, in Number 6, Palestine, Neutrality, Japan China, Pacific Islands, Tokyo League of Nations.
 The success of The March of Time was growing by leaps and bounds. Then, as today The March of Time told not only what had happened and was happening, but it foreshadowed what was likely to happen, and pointed out to its pub lice what to watch for in news trends.
 Striking instances are: Japan, Master of the Orient" (the mill taristic ambitions of Nipponese war lords; Crisis in the Pacific" (how Japan tried to keep the United States from fortifying Guam); and, particularly, Inside Nazi Germany" (the Nazis prepare the German na- tion for World War ID.
 With Volume VII, Number g, '"The F. B. I. Front" Twentieth Century-Fox took over distribution of The March of Time. Titles like "One Day of War Russia, 1943," Inside Fascist Spain Show Business at War; Inside China Today" "The Unknown Battle" Report on Italy" told the ex- exhibitor that The March of Time was proving itself a vigorous edi- torial force and @ consistent money maker.
 War has given March of Time new impetus. Cameramen, through out the world in actual battle zones have maintained March of Times high record. Its editorial policy up- holds it's high standards.
 March of Times plans for the future are broad and bold. They have just completed 8 film on Am ericas fabulous West Coast, and one on wartime Britain.
 The next MOT will deal with the returning veteran, one of the most dramatic films of its kind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
TIN COLLECTION
 TOTALSl7HT TONS

Waterbury's sectional tin can efforts have shown an increase the past two months as seventeen and a half tons were collected in the southern section of the city Satur- day, the highest ever in that area. A total of B and half tons was collected in the northern area last month, the record high for the city.
 Supt. Herbert Scott-Smith and J. Warren UpSon, co directors of the drive, expressed qualification with Saturdays results. Ten trucks were used manned by about 30 city employees who collected from T a. m. to 4 p. m. The next collection will likely be undertaken the first Satur- day of next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
LOCAL POLICEWOMAN
 COMPLETES COURSE

Waterbury policewoman Mrs. Mary Norgren returned to duty to- day after completing an intensive course in police work, along with five other Connecticut policewomen at the state police academy in Bethany.
 The course, which lasted six weeks, was the first of its kind in this state. It was conducted by It. John Mulcahy of the state police force with numerous outside lec- turers.
 The curriculum included law, court procedure, evidence, judo, use of firearms, military courtesy, as well as tour of all penal and cor rectional institutions in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09

The lump-sum death payment has been mentioned in other ar ticles but no complete explanation has been given.
 The lump-sum payment is es- sentially 8 funeral payment, and it is made only if there is no widow, child, or parent immed- lately eligible for monthly bene- fits.
 If a widow or widower survives, the lump-sum payment is made to such person. If no widow or widower is living. the payment is made to the workers children. If no widow, widower or child is liv- ing, the lump-sum payment is made to the parent or parents.
 Where there are no near rela- tives (of the classes listed above) payment may be made only to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
FARLEY DENOUNCED

Buffalo, April 9. = (UP) = Ger aid L. K. Smith, director of the American First Party, denounced the United Nations Conference at San Francisco today as a prelude to the creation of superstate un- der which this country will be bled of her wealth a'.d the American people made slaves to the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
WITHDRAWAL PAPERS
 FILED HERE TODAY

Withdrawal papers were filed in common pleas court today in the $2,500 civil action brought by Esther Kravitz of Waterbury against the City of Waterbury. The suit was based on injuries allegedly sustain ed by the plaintiff in fall January 23, 1914 on g sidewalk on Beacon street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
ANNUAL MILITARY MASS NEXT SUNDAY
Father Hutchinson to Give Address at Communion
 Breakfast

The Rev. John Hutchinson, s. J. of Holy Cross college, Worcester, Mass, will be the guest speaker at the communion breakfast being held next Sunday, April 18th, at the Hotel Elton by the Knights of Columbus, police and fire depart ments, state. guard and veterans organizations, postal employees and male school teachers.
 The breakfast will follow the fourth annual military Mass held by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
REASSERTS PROPOSAL

Moscow, April g. - (UP) - Ar article in Pravda, the Communist party newspaper, today reasserted the Soviet proposal that the Polish provisional government be permitted to participate in the San Francisco conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
By R. H. SHACKFORD

Washington, April 9-OP)-The formal prelude to the San Francisco Conference on World Organization begins here today.
 Events here and in other major Allied capitals gave emphasis to the short time and the great amount of work to be done before the San Francisco conference opens 16 days hence.
 Here in Washington international law experts of 30 of the 46 United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
Features or Your
 Social Security Act

Editors Note: This is the ninth of a series of II articles on Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and related programs. These ar- ticles will appear in this news paper as space becomes available. If you wish further information about any of the subjects dis cussed, you are invited to contact the nearest Social Security Board office or the other agencies men, ti0ned.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09
AVA MARU MISSING

London. April g. (UP) - A Tokyo broacast recorded by the BBC said today that the Ava Maru, Oar- rying relief supplies to American prisoners and civilian internees. was missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09

home Sept. 28.
 A panel of 175 jurors was pre- viously drawn for the trial when 1t was set to start in February, but the list was not used when the case was postponed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-09

Chile has instructed it's govern ment engineers to start a campaign against the edosion of agricultural land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-30
State C. or C. Plans Directors Meeting
Reorganization Progrom to Be Discussed, Officers Elected on September 12

& Coates, Hartford; (Rail Trans portation) Walter B. Lashar, Chair man of Board, American Chain & Cable Co., Bridgeport; (Rea Estate) c. M. Middlebrook, 18 Asylum street, Hartford.
 Director representing the Connec- ticut Commercial Secretaries asso- citation, B. J. Kranowitz, president (Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, New Britain); The Veterans of For eign Wars, Joseph J. Devine, attor- ney, Bridgeport; The American Legion, Col. Raymond F. Gates, commandant, Veterans Home; state of Connecticut, Rocky Hill.
 Continue in Office
 Garry over directors whose terms do not expire tthis year, include the following:
 Group directors: (Agriculture) Samuel H. Graham, Sufield; (bank- ing) c. Otis Fitch, president, The City National Bank, South Nor- walk; (industries) F. G. Hughes. general manager, The New Depar- ture Division, General Motors Cor poration, Bristol; (insurance) Clin- ton L. Allen, secretary, Aetna In- surance Co.,, Hartford; (public util- itieS) Samuel Ferguson, chairman of board, Hartford Electric Light Co.,; (trade and commerce. Chas. A. Goerner, president, D. M. Read Co.,, Bridgeport.
 General directors: Allerton F. Brooks. president, Southern New England Telephone Co.,, New Ha- ven; Edwin J. Rockwell, secretary and treasurer, the American Brass Co.,, Waterbury; A. w. Spaulding, vice president, Hartford Accident and Indemnity company; Theodore L. Bristol, president, the Ansonia Water Co.,, Ansonia. James A. Gould, president of Pratt, Read & O., Inc. of Deep River, has been selected as a replacement in lieu of the late John H. Goss, of Scovill Mfg. O., of Waterbury, who has made a very substantial contribu- tion to Connecticut while serving on the board of directors of the State Chamber of Commerce.