The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-11

complished by sending the defend- ant to jail.
 Strucinskl testified that his wife had been earning $60 to $70 per week, and had refused to accept the temporary alimony. 'sShe said she didn't want me or my money" he testified.
 The court permitted the plaintiff to amend her original court coTI1- plaint. based on a charge of cruelty, by adding an additional charge of deSertion.
 Weeks Grace
 Joseph R. Sherwood of Waterbury, whose support debt to Ruby F. Sherwood of Bridgeport was listed at $291, was given a weeks time to raise the funds. The jurist noted that Sherwood was in court twice within the past year seeking rec duction in the support order for $21 weekly, and commented the local man knew how the Situation stood: Sherwood seeks a divorce on the grounds of cruelty and desertion,
 Leonard E. Green of Waterbury, an ex-soldier, was ordered to pay $l5 weekly for the support of his two children, but no order was is- sued for temporary alimony for his wife, Alyce. The couple were de- fendants in Common Pleas Court promissory note action earlier this week, and the court today was told the debt on the note is $588 plus inc terest and expenses.
 Mrs. Greene disclosed from the stand that she had filed suit for di- vorce first in 1889 and that the cur- rent action was started in December 1943 just before her husband was sent overseas. Her husband lived with her six weeks after receiving discharge last June, she testified.
 Cites Plaintiff
 Judge Mclaughlin ruled out motion for temporary alimony and support for Mary Jane French, de- fendant in a divorce action by Ken- meth French, and ruled the plaintiff should be cited for contempt tn- stead. The court was told an order was issued last May IS requiring weekly payments of $20, but that the couple subsequently, was reunited and again separated. The judge said the old order still stands and that if the husband does not make pay- ments he should be cited for con- tempt.
 Zepherino Silva of Bridgeport was ordered to pay $10 weekly for the support of his wife, Carlotta Ia wares Silva of Waterbury, whom he is suing for divorce. Mrs. Silva testi- fled she was previously married and has seven children, only one of whom helps to support her. She was granted an allowance of $50 to de- fend the divorce action.
 Case Continued
 Contempt proceedings brought by Jessie Agnes Borst against Frank David Borst were continued. Borst was ordered to give half of his pay to his wife as temporary atmony. She brings the divorce action. The defendant sought 8 reduction in weekly payments ordered earlier by the court on the ground that his earnings have decreased.
 The court ordered Michael F. Mcf Auliffe to pay SIS weekly for the support of his children and $50 to Blanche M. McAuliffe to defend the divorce suit he brings against her.
 Judge Mclaughlin denied @ mo- ton for modification of judgment in the action of Thomas F. Edwards against Elizabeth Edwards of Tor rington. No order was made on con- tempt proceedings brought by Mrs. Edwards, but the court warned Ed- wards he must pay $l750 weekly or face a jail sentence. The back debt to Mrs. Edwards was listed at $227.50. most of It's dating back to l94l. Edwards claimed his pay has been reduced since Surrender Day.