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The messenger., 1945-01-01

Hartford last week. Several can didates from Tunxis took the sixth degree conferred Tuesday night, January 9, in Foot Guard Hall.
 Miss Jane Bedding, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Amos E. Bedding of Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield has been home for the usual Christmas vacation from Wellesley College where she is a junior.
 Mrs. Louis LaDuke, the former Miss Nina Beechinor of Blue Hills Avenue has joined her husband in San Antonio, Texas.
 Mrs. A. Raleigh Carpenter of 511 Bloomfield Avenue entertained her sons and their families at Christmas week end house party.
 Seven additional students were initiated into Bloomfield High Schools Honor Society in mid December. Membership is based upon honor markings for two suc- cessive semesters. Those just in itiated were Patricia Berberich, Joseph Blasig, Dolores DeBene- detto, Patricia Bowers, Florence Guglietta, Jean Milvae and Elean- or Keene. Other members of the society who are still enrolled at school are Hilda Christ, Mary Fenton, Mary Scully, Robert Boet- tger, Milton Krantz and Clifford Stark.
 Helen Roberts Burns of Mount ain Avenue will receive $500 from the estate of Franklin O. Swart, silk buyer for several department stores in New York, who died July II, 1943, and left an estate of $158,065, it was disclosed today through the filing of an appraisal of the deceased property with Sur rogate James A. Delhanty of New York.
 A son, Fred David Andresen, was born December T, at Hartford Hospital to MT and Mrs. Chris Andresen of Hall Boulevard.
 Mrs. Charles Baker Salisbury of Guilmartin Road has left to join her husband, Lieutenant Salisbury, USNR, who is stationed at New Orleans, La.
 Mrs. Albin H. Salach, former Eleanor Connors of Park Rd., West Hartford, has joined her husband, Radio man 3/c Salach, son of MT, and Mrs. John F. Salach of II Marguerite Ave-, who is stationed at Oak Harbor, Wash.
 The Navy and Marine Corps Medal has been awarded to Lieu tenant Crowell c. Hall, USNR, nephew of Robert E. Hall, Havil- and Road, Bloomfield, and son of the late Dr. Crowell c. Hall, form CT resident physician at the New ington Home, for distinguishing himself by heroism under mad vertent attack by friendly planes" off the north coast of New Britain in the Pacific on March 27, 1914. The award was made to Lieutenant Hall by Vice Admiral T. c. Kin caid, commander of the Seventh Fleet, in the name of the President
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COrlum FeDfuafy lU TOT the Den- eft of the Clubs scholarship fund Participants must be residents of town and minors must have per mission of parents or guardians. All entries must be submitted in writing before February 2.
 Sgt. and Mrs. Frederick Nc Cormick of 958 Blue Hills Avenue are the parents of a son born December IS.
 Mrs. Elliot Steele has returned from an extended stay with her husband at Camp Barkley, Texas and is residing temporarily at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Carman, Woodstock St., Hartford,
 Mr. and Mrs. William Crossen of 52 Cottage Grove Road have a baby daughter.
 Evelyn Webster of Prospect St.. spent her Christmas vacation with MT. and Mrs. Saunders in Wash ington, DC.
 The Blue Hills Avenue bus pas senger shelter has been put in place at the head of Rockwell Av-
 A son has been born to MT. and Mrs. Virgil Thomsen of 252 Win tonbury Avenue.
 After spending the Christmas vacation at home, Daniel J. Mas elli, son of MT. and Mrs. D. N. Maselli of Prospect Street, has re- turned to Westminster School.
 The ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary on Sunday, Jan urary ', baked 167A pounds of cookies for the invalid soldiers at Avon Old Farms.
 Frank s. Davis of Bloomfield Avenue, who has been at the Hart ford Hospital for the past several weeks as a result of a broken hip, is making a good recovery.
 Building permits were issued to the following persons during Dec ember: Joseph Yam. Dudley Town Road, coop, $200; Paul Cordilico, Brown St., inside alterations, $1OO; Alfred Wade, Simsbury Rd., office and milk room, $40O; N. H. Keeney, 49O Bloomfield Ave-, enclosed porch; Adolph Petersen, Winton- bury Ave-, tobacco shed, $2OO; and Robert P. Wassell, Brookline Ave-, finished attic, $500.
 Miss Anne Tracy of Prospect Street in company with seven of her St. Joseph College classmates spent part of their holidays in New York staying at the Hotel Bilt- more.
 Robert Steele, son of MT. and Mrs. Elliott E. Steele, formerly of. 12 Hubbard Street, is confined to the Isolation Hospital with scarlet fever.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard French and daughter of 22 Hubbard St. spent the holidays with relatives at Whitefield, NH.
 MT. and Mrs. Lloyd w. Moulton were in Maine during the Christ mas vacation.
 In spite of the snow storm, the Cub Scouts collected three tons of
The messenger., 1945-01-01

guests or MT. ana MfS. Joseph Hyde of Kenmore Road.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert E. Hall of Haviland Road, Bloomfield, had as their guests for Christmas their son-in-law, It. Wilbur Burlington, who had six day leave; Mrs. Pur- rington and their son, Robert, of Boston and MT. Halls nephew, Bryant l.. Hopkins, Jr. who is at- tending the United States Mari time Service School.
 Mrs. Robert M. Painter of Pros pect St. has joined her husband who is with the Army Air Corps at Highland, Indiana. They will visit Private Painters brother-in-law and sister, MT. and Mrs. Carl R. Schneider. Mrs. Schneider and Pvt. Painter are the children of MT. and Mrs. Fred s. Painter of Prospect Street.
 Mrs. Mark s. Bradley of Ken more Road, Bloomfield, during the holiday week end entertained her son-in-law and daughter, Seaman Second Class F. D. Gordon, USNR, and Mrs. Gordon of Jaffrey, N.H., and their children, Priscilla, Don aid, Peter and George; her son and daughter -in-law, MT. and Mrs. George G. Bradley of Great Neck, NY. and their children, Stephen and Sally Anne, and another son. in-law and daughter, MT. and Mrs. John c. Tracy of Greenfield, NY. and their children, Mark, Calvin and Anne.
 Miss Betty Collins returned to Northfield Seminary after spend ing the holidays with her parents at Auer Farm.
 MT. and Mrs. John Wasilausky, formerly of Bloomfield, have a daughter born January 3 at St. Francis Hospital.
 Mrs. Olive Capen Hughes drove to Langley Field, Va. to be with her husband who is stationed there. Mrs. Ora Gaylord and Miss Shir- ley Long went as far as Baltimore, Md. with her.
 Mrs. Sinnott of Simsbury Road is still confined to her home on account of illness.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Lyman and son have returned home after spending several weeks in New Jersey.
 A son has been born to MT. and Mrs. Harry c. Brush of 1131 Cot tage Grove Rd.
 Two changes in the constitution of the Bloomfield Federated Church will be brought before the members for action at the annual meeting Tuesday evening, Janu- ary IS, at 8 in the Parish House. The executive committee has ap- proved the proposed changes, one of which provides for the election of deacons emeritus and deacon esses emeritus, honoring persons who have served the church for many years in these offices. The other change has to do with the election of junior deacOnS and iun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
DECISIONS GIVEN tn IN NVORCESUITS
Temporary Allowances Are
 Granted Women Plain. .s 6ffs By Judge Cornell

Kenneth French o6 woterbury, who k bringing 8 divorce action against Mary Jane French, was ordered by Judge John A. Cornell today to pay $25 weekly for the upport of his wife and three chill dren for the next 10 weeks. The amount on the 11th week and thereafter will be $2o weekly, the court ruled.
 At today's short calendar session, the jurist also issued an order for payment of $3O weekly as alimony and support to Josephine Mary Bouffard, defendant in a divorce action brought by Joseph Bouffard. Provision was made for payment q $60 as an allowance to defend the suit.
 A hearing on motions for alimony and an allowance to defend in the divorce action of Antonio Borges DAlmeida against Mary Raposa DAlmeida was continued. pending . physical examination of the plaintiff. The court ruled Dr. brennan should be called to make an examination, following a request bg the defendants counsel. The plaintiff claimed he is unable to work because of disability which led to his discharge from the Army.
 Phyllis Vickery Springer was rrandted an allowance of $50 to iefend the divorce suit brought neairst her by Wallace Springer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
YMCA WORKERS
 PASS 1000 MARK
Double Original Quota of 800 in Membership
 Campaign

Waterbury's Y. W. c. A. member ship drive today passed the 1000 mark, doubling the original quota of 500, 1t was announced by M'ss Ann Mccarthy, chairman. The cam paign for charter members will con- tinue for another week.
 The minimum quota set by the drive leaderG was reached within the first week of the drive. Scores Of additional members are expected to sign up before the charter mem- bership campaign ends.
 Miss Mccarthy Is scheduled to address staff members of the U. s. Employment Service and the War Manpower Commission at the USES headquarters tomorrow at 1915. Monday night she will speak at a Tri-Y Inter Club counsel dinner at the r. M. c. A.
 On Tuesday night, Miss Mccarthy will speak before two young wo- mems club members, and later in the evening will meet with the Y W. c. A. nominating committee to aid in selecting candidates for the board of directors.
 IL was pointed out list of char ter members will be presented to the nominating committee, and it vii be used in selecting candidates. A cross-sectional group will be se.ected.
 The membership committee will have report meeting Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Temple Israel Women
 Set New Sales Record
Sell Sl3l 45O in Bonds at Victory House Yesterday;
 Bristol Company Takes Charge Tomorrow

War Bond sales at Victory House yesterday, totaling $l31 ,450, exceeded all previous records established there since the opening of the Sev- enth War Loan drive on Monday.
 Women members of the Temple Israel congregation, who staff Vic- tory house yesterday, sold $50,l50 in series E. bonds, the balance being in series c. F. and G. and 2 l-2 per cent treasury notes.
 The sale of 5000 bonds tripled that of the $500 denomination.
 Robert Zoeller, assistant manager of the State theater, who has been serving as issuing agent at Victory House during the past week, report ed that sales were most satisfactory.
 Mrs. John Bresnahan and Mrs. Zoeller will be in charge of sales there today. 2
 The Bristol Co.,, which will tomor- row be in charge of sales at Vic tory house, will show educational films on the green from g a. m. to p. m. Official Signal corps. Navy and Marine sound movies will dem onstrate how money received through war bonds is being spent.
 Vocal and instrumental enter tainment will also be presented be- tween 2:30 and 3:30 p. m. Eric G. Gabrielson, chairman of the war bond committee, will be in charge of the program and sales.
 War bond committees were ac- lively engaged in selling bonds at all local factories, it was reported by chairmen.
 The war loans committee, headed by James E. Moran, will meet this afternoon to set retail price values on the 100 gifts which will be awarded to bond purchasers holding lucky tickets in the public draw ing on August 2, at Victory House. Winners will have the choice of ac- cepting the prize or the equivalent of it's retail price in war bonds.
 Since most of the prizes are items difficult to obtain in the wartime market, such as electrical appli- ances, and if such prizes cannot be found within a years period,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
WORKING HOURS
 TO BE REDUCED
Factories Favor Proposal in Lieu of Extensive Lay.
 off of Help

Several Waterbury plants are ex- pected shortly to request the War Manpower commission to reduce their work week from 48 to 40 hours, with authority to come from the regional WING office.
 The reduction of hours would be an alternative to extensive lay-offs, and the concern officials are re- ported to be anxious to retain all of the help because of the possi- bility new contracts may be forth coming later.
 The national WING office has del- egated to regional directors the authority to retain or revoke the 48-hour work week in 28 areas of the country where it has been man. datory. Waterbury is included in one of the areas.
 William J. Fitzgerald, state WING director, has indicated the labor management committee of each area of the state will be given au- thority to decide on applications for reduction in hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Red Cross Emphasizes Safety E EducationWork
Many American Troops Drowned in Landing Opera
 tions Off North Africa Mayor Honorary Chairman

drive; while five year ribbons fol continuous service with minimum of 75 hours per year were presented to Mrs. Herman Rooster, chairmar of the war fund, co-ordinator o( branches and vice-chairman of volt unteer special services; Mrs. EdsoS B. Hitchcock, chairman of voluntee1 special services; and Mrs. Howard Hart, chairman of nurses aides, and Mrs. Clyde Jennings, chairman oA the volunteer home service corps.
 Branches Awarded
 Red Cross branches receiving awards were: -
 Mrs. Charles Loomis, Middleburyi Mrs. Robert Giles, Plymouth; Mrs Carl Spellman, Prospect; Mrs. Paul Gaston Darrot, Southbury; Mri, John T. Braxl, Thomaston; Mrs John R. Fulgham, Wolcott, and Mrs. DeFrance Clark, Woodbury.
 pr. Andrew Jackson will serve as chairman of nursing activities committee which will interpret Red Cross nursing program to the conn., munity, 1t was announced.
 The formation of new public in- formation committee which will in- clude the original committee and chairman of all chapter services. was also announced by Mrs. Frank Kenney.
 Judge Patrick Healey, chairman. presided at the meeting.
 Twenty-Five Connecticut chapters will be the guests of the Waterbury chapter on June il and 12 at a pub- lie information conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
NEW CITIZENS ON
 SPECIAL PROGRAM
Legion, School Officials to Observe "I Am an Amer-
 ican Day. Sunday

The Third Sunday of May has been designated by the President as T Am An American Day" Through out the country on May 20 exer- cises will be conducted to welcome the recently made voters, both the native youth who have come to vat ing age and the foreign born who have received their naturalization through the courts.
 Dr. John G. Gilmartin, assistant superintendent of schools, who has personally arranged and conducted the programs in the past, will act in the same capacity this year. The local observance of the day will be a radio program over WATR on Sum- day afternoon at o'clock.
 In addition to brief remarks by Mayor John S. Monagan, and Dr. John G. Gilmartin, a number of newly made citizens and members of theh American Legion will express their views on the importance of being citizen of the United States and what this country means to them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
COUPLEFACE
 ! COURT TRIAL "--
Bound Over Today in Con- nectiOn With Alleged
 Theft of Cash, Bonds

Alex Semaska, 53, and his wife, Martha, 52, 16 Lafayette street, were bound over to superior court under bonds of $500 each on charges of breaking and entry after a hearing before Judge T. E. Con- way in city court this morning.
 The couple was arrested on Feb. 12 by Detective It. Edward Me- Elligott and Sgt. Charles McWee- ney after their tenant, Joseph Borkowski, 25 Lafayette street com- plained that $4,7OO in cash and $9O0 in bonds he kept in two potato sacks in his bedroom were missing.
 Borkowski testified that he went to the American Brass hospital on Feb. 12 after asking Mrs. Semasko to look after his kitty, but returned two hours later to get some money. He said he found the lock on his back door sprung, and Mrs. Sema- sko in his kitchen. The money and bonds were gone but the potato Sasks were still there.
 The detectives, Investigating the complaint, that evening said they saw MT. and Mrs. Semasko emerg- ing from Borkowski's rent Mrs. Semasko was carrying a bedsheet and ssarf which she had gotten out of BorkoWski's trunk. She said he had given her permission to take them but he denied this. Prosecutor Albert w. Hummel presented the scarf and sheet in evidence.
 Attorney for the defense, John 1homs, did not present any evil dence at this mornings hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Condon's Bill Given Approval
 By Committee

The Legislative Personnel Com mittee today reported out favor able the pension bill for School Superintendent pr. T. J. Condon of Waterbury. The bill has not yet been started for action in the House but likely will be marked for early next week.
 The bill as introduced by local representatives, by request pro- vides for an annual pension of 5000.
 A favorable report of the for- feited rights committee was brought into the Senate today on the bills for Martin Dunn and James Healey, this city. Both men seek restoration of rights. Sen- ators Patrick Wallace appeared before the committee yesterday in behalf of the two men urging passage of the bills. Senator Wal lace spoke for himself and Sem ator Egan who was absent because of illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Mulcahy School May Be
 Chosen As Trade School
Dr. Aonzo Grace, State Commissioner of Education,
 Accompanies Mayor Monagan on Inspection Tour

Facilities of the now idle Mulcahy school for use as a proposed traoe school were pointed out to Dr. Alonzo Grace, state commissioner of education by Mayor John s. Monagan. As reported here yes- teroay pr. Grace visited the city relative to discussion of a pro- posed trade school.
 The mayor said today that MT. Grace seemed favorably impressed by the facilities of the local build ing. He stated that he pointed opt the proximity of the school to athletic facilities, Washington Park Community mouse and bus services.
 It is not known at this time what procedure will be followed by the state authorities inasmuch as they had firmly contended that the city must build permanent structure, as the site of trade school, be- fore permission would be granted to set up such an institution, at this time, in temporary structure.
 The Mulcahy school building has been the center of controversy be- tween residents of Washington Hill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
State Police
 Resume Probe

Hartford, Conn, May 18. (UP)- Exercising the emergency author ity granted him by the legislature Gov. Baldwin today ordered state police to seize poultry, meat and food in transit, storage or processing plant to relieve critical shortages in hospital and state institutions.
 He also instructed the State War Council to obtain inventories from all food handlers and to negotiate with the federal government and private agencies to bring more food into the state.
 AS safeguard against importa- ton of contaminated meat, the Governor suspended a law under which cattle could be brought into the state without a permit in cases where federal inspection was main- tained on the slaughtering premises.
 The Governors orders were double edged. They not only were intended to bolster food SUD- plies, but were aimed at stamping out black market operations which he blamed for the situation. Seiz- ures will be extended to everything except poultry breeding fiocks and animals kept for breeding or dairy replacements.
 State police, meantime, continued their investigation of black mar kets in meat and reported heavy i'm portation of cattle without submit ting the animals to health eXamin- ations. More than a score of deal CTS already are under arrest and additional apprehensions were pre- dicted.
 Commissioner on Domestic Ami mals Calude w. Jones said that more than 500 head of diseased cat tie had been dumped into Connec- ticut the past year, costing the state $150, 1000 to condemn the animals and compensate the herd owners. His department, he said, needs another s40000 to carry on this work until June 90
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Cooler Tomorrow And Early Sunday

Boston, May 18-(UP)-The New England extended weather forecast:
 The temperature in New England during the next five days will aver- age from two to five degrees above the seasonal normal. Cooler weather Saturday and early Sunday will be followed by moderate and gradual rise in temperature during the first half of next week.
 A few normals for this period are Boston, 59; New Haven. Conn, 60; Providence. R. l., 60; Nantucket, 54; Concord, N. H., 56; Burlington, Vt., 58; Portland, Me. 55 Eastport Me. 49; Greenville Me. 51 and Presque Isle Me. 52.
 Rainfall totaling two-t thirds of an inch or more will occur during the period as scattered light showers early Saturday and as more wide- spread and heavier rain about Tues day or Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18

and the city authorities because of the plans of the latter to sell the building for use by a commercial concern. The residents of the area sharply opposed such move claim ing 1t would result in depreciation of their home properties. The sug- gestion that the school be used for a trade school seems to meet with favor with the napority O. the resi- dents and the city's move to urge its use by state authorities would seem to constitute moral victory for the Hill residents.
 The same site was rejected by state authorities last year as requir- ing to many costly renovations for use as 8 trade school. As reported here then 1t was decided to utilize the facilities of the War Production Training Center on South Main street, as the temporary site. The machines now used in this induys- trial training center are the ones which ventually will be used to es- tablish the nucleus of trade school here.
 The decision relative to the Null cahy building likely rests now on that of the state authorities as to whether they will insist that new structure be constructed by the city after the war If such insistence be adhered to it does not seem likely state authorities will approve of costly renovation to the Mulcahy building if 1t is to be used only as temporary site, unless the establish ment of the first school here will be partial and not consist of coorses requiring heavy machinery. It was because of the anticipated weight of such machinery that 1t was deemed necessary to shore-up and renovate the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Litigation In Local Courts

A $25 900 alienation of affection suit was filed in superior court to- day by Gustaye Johnson of Water bury against Manuel F. Marques, also of this city.
 The complaint states the defend ant since last Oct. 21 has alienated the love and affection of the plaintiffs wife, Ruth Kentana John son. The Johnsons were married May 2, 1927.
 The plaintiff claims the happiness of his home has been destroyed and he has lost the "love, affection, society and assistance of his wife.
 A tax assessment action was filed in common pleas court today by the Colonial Trust Company f Waterbury, as administrator of the estate of Florentine H. Haydon, against the City of Waterbury, The plaintiff claims a valuation made of property at 146 Pine street June 1, l944, is excessive and does not represent a fair market value.
 The complaint states the land was assessed at S27, 100 and the building at $l9,000.
 Litigation based on conveyance of property at Baldwin avenue and Baldwin street in 1942 was filed in superior court today by Michelina Giorgio of Waterbury against Ethel G. Johnson and Joseph A. Conneli, both of this city.
 The plaintiff claims the warranty deed executed by the defendants listed the land as being 56 feet on one side and 66 on other. It was discovered last June that it meas ured 5l.53 and 62.84 feet, the writ states. The defendants have re- fused to take steps to perfect title to the entire parcel, the court pa- pers state.
 Presentation of final arguments in the $1lO,0O0 civil action of four Stratford residents against the City of Waterbury was scheduled for this afternoon in superior court be !. fore Judge John A. Cornell and a Jury. The judge will give his charge at special session tomorrow morn- ing, and deliberations will start im- mediately following it.
 The plaintiffs are Paul and Bes- sic DeLahunta and Edwin and Doris MaCKeever. Damages are claimed for injuries sustained March 22, 1042 when their car struck the traf- fic stanchion at WatertoWn avenue and Robbins street.