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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13
IRISH PROGRAM
 SATURDAY NIGHT
Entertainment, Dance to Be Presented at Buck.
 ingham Hall

A diversified program of Irish enc tertainment. featuring some of the city's outstanding talent, will stud the program arranged for Buck ingham hall Saturday evening of this week.
 George V. Casey veteran foot lighter who has appeared in count less minstrels in the past 20 years, will ably handle the assignment of master of ceremonies.
 Among the featured vocalists will be William O'Brien, Theresa Tre- maglio and c. Wayne Clark. stars of the sixth War Loan Bond Drive show at the State Theater recently, Helen Carroll, 'Chicxie' Dobkins, Ann Wetheral and numerous others. The tntire stage show will be under the direction of Arthur Chieffo.
 Following the stage presentation music will be offered for dancing until midnight by Fred Bredice and his 12-piece orchestra. During the dance a jiterbug contest will be held with valuable prizes to be offered the winner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13
THREE WATERBURY AIDES GO ON DUTY

Three Waterbury women, who have been serving as Red Cross Nurses Aides, have reported to Til- ton General hospital, Fort Dix, N. J., to assist doctors and nurses at the Army hospital, Howard Hart, chairman of Nurses Aides, An- nounced today.
 The women, who comprise the second group of nurses aides to leave the city for duty in military hospitals are: Miss Mollie Longo, 197 Wall street; Miss Helen Kry- koski, A Woodbine street, and Miss Doris Schneider, 24 Esther avenue. All have served over 150 hours in local hospitals.
 Miss Helen Ruf1eith was the first member of the Red Cross Nurses Aides to leave here for service in military hospital. She is now sta- tioned at Truax Field hospital, Mad- ison, Wis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13
JUDGE RESERVES
 DECISION TODAY

Decision was reserved by Common Pleas Court Judge Miles F. McNiff today on an appeal taken by Sam Panasuk of Naugatuck and William Lang of Waterbury from a Liquor Control C. mmission ruling.
 The plaintiffs instituted the court action after the Commission revok- ed a liquor permit for their 128 North I'm street establishment on the ground the permit..e, Panasuk. had refilled bottles or containers of alcoholic liquors, in violation of state laws.
 The hearing before the commits sion was conducted last July 10 and a suspension was ordered later that month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13

climbing over the brown-ieather chairs, taking candid shots of the secretary. He ended the meeting by saying there'd been few changes at the Commerce Department since he took over the two-block long pile.
 "At least" he said, T haven't fired anybody"
 He escaped with that and the re- porters went out to perhaps the most magnificent reception room in Washington-it looks like movie set--to retrieve their overcoats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Carl William Eckle, formerly of Waterbury and New Haven, 55 Warwick avenue, Stratford, were held at the Strat- ford funeral home of Charles L. Dennis & Son, 26l1 Main street, to- day at p. m, Rev. Loyal Y. Gra- ham of Christ Episcopal church, officiating. Interment was in Union cemetery, Stratford.
 The funeral of George L. Lamy, 3l, g East Liberty street, will be held tomorrow at 8:15 a. m. from the Belleville funeral home, 66 Clay street, to St. Ann's church at g. Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today from 2 to 10 D. m.
 Funeral services for Arthur T. Webster, 54 Highland avenue, Wa tertown was held today at 2 p. m. at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Waterbury, Rev. John M Deyo, pastor of Water town Congregational church, off, ciating Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Joseph Stern, 73, was held yesterday at the home, 60 Burton street, with Rabbi Mordecai Gifter, officiating. Burial was in the Waterbury Hebrew Benefit association cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia CMc- Ardle) Ives, 73, 230 North Main street, widow of George Ives, took place today at 9:l5 a. m. from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, to the Church of the Im- maculate Conception at 9.45. Rev. George Reilley was celebrant of the solemn high Mass assisted by Rev. Donald OLeary, deacon. and Rev. Philip Hussey, sub-deacon.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services conducted by Father Reilley. Bearers were Jaul and James Ives. William and Thomas McArdle.
 The funeral of Frank F1ammia, 67, of 308 Walnut street was held this morning from the Colasanto funeral home, 932 Bank street, at 8 o'clock to St. Lucy's church at 9 where solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. Italo Calcagni assisted by Rev. Michael McVerry, deacon, and Rev. Felix Scoglio. sub-deacon. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Father Scoglio officiating.
 Bearers were Charles Devino, Charles Guarino, Peter Veneri, John Plano, Louis Cipriano and Louis Rinchiuso.
 The funeral of Leo J. Legendre, l62 Circuit avenue, will be held to- morrow at 9:l5 a. m. from the Null vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to the. Blessed Sacrament church at 10 for solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 10 D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Adelcisa Fa- lavena, 70. of 1070 South Main street, widow of Louis Falavena, will be held from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, Thursday at 8 a. m, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where solemn high Mass of requiem at 9. Burial will be in Athol, Mass. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 D. m. and tomorrow from to 10 D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anne O'Hearn l24 East Main street. widow of Thomas O'Hearn, will be held to- morrow from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, at 8:l5 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13

Caffrey died Sunday at her home at Old Castle and BallypameSduff, County Cavan, Ireland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13

with Rev. Francis O. AyreS, oml" ciating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to and to g p. m.
 PFURR Stephen Midgely Pfurr, infant son of Harold M, and Dolores Corcoran Pfurr, 72 Edge wood avenue, died at the Water bury hospital yesterday.
 Surviving besides the mother and father, are brother, Richard A., grandparents, MT. and Mrs. George Pfurr and Mrs. Florence Corcoran.
 Private funeral services were held today at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, with burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 SHEELER-William F. Sheeler, about 56, 112 Saving street, died at St. Mary's hospital Sunday. He was an employe of U. s. Time Corp.
 Surviving are his wife, Elsie M. Sheeler, Waterbury; brother, John, Bedding, Pa; a sister, Mrs. Harry F'ourtney, Robisonia, Pa.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, time and other ar- arrangements to be announced.
 CHURCHILL-Elmer E. Churchill, 364 Park road, died yesterday after noon at his home after short ill., ness.
 He was born in Stamfordville, N. Y, and had been 8 resident of Wa terbury for Is years. He was blacksmith by trade.
 Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Catherine O'Hearn, Mrs. Lida West, Mrs. Idela Jarvis; two sons, Benjamin and Howard. all of Wa terbury; five grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held at Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, tomorrow evening at 7:30, with Rev. Francis o. Ayres, pastor of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Johns cemetery, Red Hook, N. Y, at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to 10 D. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 7:30 D. m.
 MELIA-Thomas J. Melia, 13l River Strete, died at St. Mary's hos pital yesterday. MT. Melia was a former employe of the city street department. He was a communi- cant of the Immaculate Concep- tion church, and a member of the Holy Name society of the parish and member of the Tribune A. c. A veteran of World War I, he Serveu in the Army and also in the Navy as machinist'S mate second class.
 Surviving are several cousins and neices and nepheWs.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day at 8:l5 from the Mulville fu- neral home, 270 West Main street, to the Immaculate Conception church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to 10 and tomorrow from to 10 D. m.
 CAFFREY-A cablegram was re- ceived last night by Mrs. William N. Garvey, of 30 Shelton street an- nouncing the death of her mother, Mrs Mary OBrien Caffrey, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-13
DIED

CHURCHILL - In this city, March l2th, 1945, Elmer E. Churchill, of 364 Park Road.
 Funeral services Wednesday eve Funeral Home, 27O West Main Street. Burial in St. Johns ceme- tery, Red Hook, N. r., at con venlence of the family. MULHOLLAND-In this city, March 12th, 1945, Charles Mulholland, of Brook Street, Cheshire. Funeral Wednesday at D. m. from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Cen tral Avenue. Burial In old Pine Grove cemetery.
 MURPHY In West Palm Beach, Fla, Miss Lulu l.. Murphy. of 30 Cole Street, Waterbury. Conn. Funeral from Bergin Funeral Home. 200 East Main Street, time ana other arrangements to be an nounced Burial in St. Peters cemetery, Danbury, Conn. MELIA - In this city, March 12th, 1945, Thomas J. Melia, of 1al River Street.
 Funeral Thursday at s:l5 a. m, from Mulville Funeral Home, .27o West Main Street, to Immaculate Conception Church at 9 a. m. SHEELER-In this city, March 11th 1945, William Sheeler, of 112 Saw ings Street. Funeral from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, time and other arrangements to be an- nounced.
 HACKETT--A months mind solemn high Mass of requiem will he celebrated Thursday morning at 7:3O o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Patrick H. Hackett
 IN MEMORTAM
 In loving memory of Angelo Mu?:: cino, who departed from this world March IS, 1914:
 You are not forgotten loved one, Nor will you ever be, As long as life and memory lasts' We will remember thee.
 (Signed) x~,o
 and FAMILY.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09
Calendar OF Social Events
TODAY


Ypsn Chapter number S Order Eastern Star regular meet
ing, $780, Masonic Temple
Forum Club dinner meeting $780, Charles McKenny Hail. Dr. James
Glasgow, host
Queen City Pythas o'clock
Hall.
lunch 30 leaders meeting
Charles McKenny Hall
Lutheran Altar Guild. As home OF Miss Betty
Spanish Veterans, O'Clock. GAR Hall.
school, POS, Ypsilan High
USO advisory committee, American Legion home
Association o'clock. Ypsilan
Girl troop three Baptist
Church. 3:l5; o'clock; troop
High School, 20, Brownies Roosevelt
o'clock
TUESDAY
Problems Study American Association
OF University Women o'clock Charles McKenny Hall
Breton Woods Monetary Conference.
Auxiliary pouck at $50 at
Veterans dish and table service Regular
meeting at initiation and installation OF officers
Phoenix Lodge number F. A. NJ regular communication
1880 Masonic Temple lodge
Club, 800 with Mrs Harry Sockdale
of Honor 1880 with Mrs r. E. Ensign
Ypslan Home o'clock with Mrs Frank Showean
Junior Group American Revolution CLOCK with
Mrs. Leland Randall . -,
oval Order of Moose number 7G2. o'clock Moose Hall
princes of Syracuse. 100 Knights OF Pythias Hall
Red Cross wiz five WEIGH Hall to ocIock
Girl Scouts troop four Salvation Army building O'clock troop
five Roosevelt o'clock; troop nine Sarkweather o:4o'
troon 3 ST Johns Church 315; troop a. StarkWeathe
o'clock: troop % Church House, $40; troop 20
brownies Gilbert o'clock; troop p Mariners snip
Legion house, o'clock
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09
Mariana Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Bush, for
merly OF Ypsilanti. announce the
marriage OF their daughter. the for
mer Joan Bush, to Lieutenant VII
liam c. Stokes OF the Army AIT
Corps. February II in the chapel oil
the post at CORTLAND, Alabama.
Mrs. Stokes was graduated from
Ypsilanti High School in June 1914.
Lieutenant Stokes attended North,
western University Of Chicago and
the Aeronautical School OF Engi-
neering in Glendale, California,
from where he went into the serv-
ice 1t. and Mrs. Stokes are at
home at Dieaten, Alabama, where
he is temporarily stationed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bush now reside in Grand
Rapids.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09
Municipal Court

Six persons we're fined SIS each
when they pleaded guilty Of being
intoxicated and disorderly over the
week end. They were: Vernon O..
Pugh and Harold A. Sells. both Up
silanti State Hospital attendants.
Earnest and Willard Branscum,
both Of Willow Village, j. l..
Vaughn, Willow Village. and Miss
Evelyn Grigsby, ~ IL W. Mich
igan Ave.
Adrian ]. Boyle, 1914 High
buckingham Rd., was fined 500 for
fighting Saturday night with VIII
liam d. Reid. Plymouth. who did
not appear TO claim his $25 bond
posted for his presence in court.
Peter NJ. Burke was sentenced to
spend 80 days in the county jail,
suspended on condition he leaves
the city and does not return for two
years. He pleaded guilty Of being
intoxicated and a vagrant.
Jack d. Richards. 220 Grove ST.,
waived examination on charges OF
driving without n drivers license.
a second offense, was bound over
to circuit court and is held in lieu
Of bond OF $500.
Herbert l.. Schneider, 50 Photo
St, pleaded guilty of being dis
orderly Saturday night, and was
fined $15. His wife claimed that
he beat her and tried to choke her
in a family argument.
William H. Bynum, 31S y. Huron
St, pleaded guilty Of being disor-
derby Saturday night and paid fine
of $25. He was accused of strik-
ing his wife and attempting to
choke her when he found her in
a downtown tavern.
James Palmer. Jr., 594 First
Ave. waived examination on charg-
es of assault with the intent to do
great bodily harm. His wife said
that she was awakened from her
sleep April 4. to find him choking
her. A hammer was said to have
been near at hand. After caution
ing her TO remain quiet, she told the
court, Mr.. Palmer took the $50
which he had turned over to her
the day before, upon order OF the
court, and left. Mr.. Palmer's
father posted the bond OF $500 re
auired for his release until the case
can come before the circuit court
Edward Barlow. Oliver House.
Detroit, pleaded guilty of being in
toxicated and disorderly conduct,
and was fined S2J.
Cyril Crosby. SIS S. Hamilton St.
was fined $50 for intoxication and
disorderly conduct.
L. Doyle Mead. 947 Wall St.
Ann Arbor, paid fine of $40 for
excessive speed.
Total receipts of the court FRI
day and Saturday were S2i9.30.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09
Legislature

Continued from Page One(
be in the hands of the state super
intendent Of public instruction.
Rep. Edison V. Root, Paw Paw Re-
publican and chairman Of the edu-
cation committee, argued in de-
bate that the bill was merely per-
missive legislation, and that no
county would have to have con-
solidation IL it didn't want II.
The bill to permit admission Of
blood tests as evidence in cases
involving charges of drunk driving
is expected to be opposed by Rep.
James B. Stanley, Kalamazoo Re-
publican, chairman of the judiciary
committee which reported the bill
to the floor Of the House
Stanley has criticized the bill on
the grounds that it tends TO per-
init conviction before the trial.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09
Buffet Supper at
USO Headquarters

Stripes OF green and white topped
the buffet table at the USO Sunday
evening. complementing the center
piece OF Easter lilies. The supper
consisted of grilled wieners with
cheese, homemade potato salad,
pickles, rolls. ice cream filled
cream puffs with hot fudge sauce
and coffee. Miss Doris Ross and
Mrs. Robert Lee and their respec.
tive Junior Hostess groups pre-
pared and served the meal
During the evening a "commun-
ity sing was enjoyed under the
direction Of Leland Randall, ably
accompanied at the piano by May
nard Tucker.
Saturday evening Mrs. F. L..
Peterson and Mrs. Edward Bait
zell OF the Navy Mothers Club were
the hostesses in charge at the USO.
The weekly dance with orchestra
vas held in the Post Chapel at the
Air Base on Friday evening. Mrs.
Robert Wizard and Mrs. Harold Au
gustus were the chaperones for the
dance. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Ralph Wright was the hostess
in charge at the USO.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09
Next Weeks Will
be Busy Ones at
Village Schools

This morning students returned
to school after a week OF spring
vacation. All the buildings have
been thoroughly cleaned and small
repairs have been made. Dam
ages done TO Spencer School in the
fire last January, have been COM
pletely repaired so Mrs. Sylvia
Regetz and her fifth grade students
may resume classes there.
All last week, the School Recrea-
ton Project sponsored playground
activity for the children. Russell
Brown, principal OF Ross School,
was in charge there, and Miss Rae
Larson and Olaf Vicklund super
vised at Simmonds School. These
were the only schools that were
opened, largely because of their
central location. The rainy wealth
er prevented outdoor games. so
the children played indoor games,
read, and colored pictures.
Many new things are coming up
in this last quarter of the year.
Not only exams and graduation
from the elementary grades for
eighth grade students, but there
will be sports activities that look
very promising. The marble pre-
liminary games will be finished
Tuesday, then the interschool tour
nament will begin. Kite building
classes will continue until reach
ing the climax, April IA, when an
exhibition will be staged and kites
will be judged Ross School will
be having its PTA program later
this month. The program will be
made up largely OF students. After
school children play softball but
as yet no teams have been organ
lied.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09
Pacifiic

Continued from Page One)
the heaviest land-based air strike
they've ever attempted against the
Pacific fleet, vice Adm. Richmond
Kelly Turner remarked, IF this is
the best they can do we had better
go right on TO Japan. Apparently
we've got more ships than they
have planes.
Elderly Premier Gen. Baron Kan
taro Suzuki, head of Japan's newly
formed third war cabinet, said he
was ready TO die in leading the
nation in carrying on the war and
crushing the enemy"
Not Peace Cabinet
Japanese propagandists asserted
Suzuki's government was not a
peace cabinet and found new hopes
in a shakeup of ranking army com
manders. Suzuki and his reshuffled
military command were faced by
a dark picture everywhere.
Two Japanese columns were
Withdrawing from their latest Of
fensive in China after half of one
column was reported wiped out and
the other routed in thrusts toward
Shensi province on the northern
approaches toward Chungking.
Marines pushed two to three
miles northward on Okinawa to-
ward Katena harbor where enemy
submarine pens and PIT installs.
tions have been blasted. Soldiers
were held TO gains OF 200 to 400
yards in the south.
In the Philippines many towns
were captured as Yanks frightened
nutcracker on southern Euzon,
reached the mopup stage on south
west Mindanao and captured the
last two airfields on Negros.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09

Mrs. Belle Day. widow OF the
late Maurice G. Day, former Ypsi-
lanti and Ann Arbor businessman,
died Sunday afternoon at her home,
2O29 Norway Road, Ann Arbor, az
ter an illness OF several weeks.
Born March 90, 1866 in Sumpter
Township, She was the daughter of
the late George and Elizabeth
Wales Stevens and was one of the
first students OF Cleary Business
College. She was married April
81. 1892 to Mr. Day and they cele-
brated their golden wedding ami
versary three years ago. After
their marriage they resided in
Milan a few years, where Mr.. Day
operated grocery store. Later
they moved TO Ypsilanti where Mr..
Day was in business and Mrs. Day
was an active member OF the Meth
odist Church and was president of
the Missionary Society. She was
a member of the Ypsilanti Woman's
Club, of the Order of the Eastern
Star here and former member OF
the Ypsilanti chapter of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution.
Two years ago the family moved
to Ann Arbor where Mr.. Day was
in the clothing business. After
going to Ann Arbor Mrs. Day be-
came affiliated with the First
Methodist Church there.
Mr.. Day preceded her in death
April %, 1914. Surviving her are
one daughter, Mrs. Edwin G. Staeb
of Ann Arbor, one nephew, William
Harwood, Pittsfield Township, and
a sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles d.
Campbell, Ypsilanti.
Funeral services will be at :
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at
the residence in Ann Arbor. Dr..
Marshall Reed. Detroit. and DR..
James Brett Kenna of Ann Arbor
will officiate. Interment will be
made in the Mausoleum in High
land Cemetery, Ypsilanti. Friends
may call at the residence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-09
Rainbow For Girls
at Fidelity Session

A group o. girls from the local
assembly order OF Rainbow for
Girls attended the Fidelity SEES.
sion OF the state organization,
which opened its two day session
in the Ionic Temple. Detroit, Friday
and Saturday. About ZOO were pres
ent, representing assemblies
throughout the state.
The session was opened inform
ally with introductions OF guests,
Thursday evening. Those from
Ipsilanti introduced, were Miss
Helen Crawford, past grand relig-
ion. who served as a grand page
for the session: Mrs. Hubert Hollo-
way. past mother advisor; Misses
Elaine Hunt and Alta Gable, past
worthy advisors: Mrs. Ralph Hunt,
mother advisor; Miss Joyce Bene-
dict. worthy advisor.
At the Friday morning session,
Miss Hunt Of the local assembly.
Mrs. Ralph Hunt and Mrs. Bert
Hubbard, a former member Of the
advisory board, received the
Grand Cross OF Color degree.
Miss Hunt received the appoint
ment OF grand outer observer OF the
Grand Assembly Of Michigan for
the coming year.
Miss Crawford filled the station
OF Infancy at the majority service
Saturday afternoon. Those from the
local assembly who received their
majority certificates are Misses
Maxine Tedder Alta Gable, Jean
Miller, Vera and Kathleen Hollo-
way.
The Fidelity session closed Sat
urday night with the public install
latio of grand officers.
Other Ypsilanti members attend
ing were Misses Barbara Benedict,
Marilyn Cooper. Donna Crawford.
Doris Hubbard, Mrs. William Craw-
ford, Mrs. Alden Benedict, Mrs. F
f. Hops. Mrs. ]. P. Cooper and
Mrs. Hubbard.
In observance OF Rainbow Found
ers Day, so members Of the local
assembly and nine board members
attended the Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning.