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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commis s Il John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury:
 Barney Carlotto of Torrington against American Brass Company, of Torrington, $50 beginning May 5, injury to right eye.
 Henry J. Rasinski of Torring- ton against American Brass Con- pany of Torrington, $l9.35 begin ming May 5, burn of left foot.
 Eugene Korzynski of Union City against American Brass Company, S25 beginning April 30, back in- jury.
 Santino Liberatore of 322 Bank street against American Brass Company, $2304 beginning May 3, chest injury.
 Antonio Santos of 107 River street against Scovill Manufactur- ing Company, $25 for five and 5-7 weeks, back strain.
 Frank Rogers of l76 Charles street, against Waterbury Buckle Company, Sl9.59 beginning March 12, infected right ring finger.
 Joseph B. Davids of 235 Cooke street against Fulton Markets, Inc, $50 beginning April lS, hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
BIRTHDAY GIFTS FOR SERVICEMEN
Red Cross Committee to Honor Wounded Veter.
 ans Returning Home

The Camp and Hospital division of the local Red Cross today ap- pealed for 20 birthday gifts for serv- icemen on home coming hospital ships, through Mrs. Gordan Hurl- but, chairman. The national ctap~ ter has ben requested to provide 1000 such gifts for wounded men who will shortly arrive in this coun~ try.
 It is requested that gifts range between $1 and $3, and bear gift wrappings and card. A slip de. scribing the contents must also be included with the packages, which may be left at either Red Cross chapter house on Grov street or aS the Field street headquarters.
 Mrs. Hurlburt has asked that no items included in the Red Cross kit bag be sent. Gifts which are preferable are pipes, fountain pens, cigarette lighters, and picture frames.
 The Camp and Hospital division of the local Red Cross also needs all types of popular books to fill overseas boxes, Mrs. Hurlbut states. Several hundred such boxes are now being made by local agencies and individuals and will be filled with items of entertainment for men in combat zones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
CHAPTER MARKS
 SILVER JUBILEE
Waterbury Members of American Society for
 Metals to Attend Meet

The New Haven Chapter of the American Society for Metals will commemorate the completion Of a quarter of a century of service to industry in Southern Connecticut at a Silver Anniversary celebration to be held on May r at the Chi Psi House in New Haven.
 The Chapter and the Society have, through interchange of ideas among members, by monthly lec- lures, regular publications and edu- cational courses, made available to industry all of the latest informa- ton on the uses and treatment Of metals, as well as information on related materials and processes. The dissemination of information con- corning these new materials, meth ods and ideas by the Society and through it's Chapters has been of incalculable value to the manufac- turing concerns.
 New Haven Chapter is justly proud of it's accomplishments and the part it has played in the ad- fdlNeIllcllG Ul SOILlCCUASuI AAONo9Ay and its members will have the op- portunity at the Silver Adversary to hear the Chapters history sum- marized by one of its oldest mem bers. The National President of the Society, MT. Kent Van Horn, and the National Secretary, W. H. Eis- enmen, and Past chairman of the Chapter will be guests on this even- ing.
 The technical session Radio grapfy of Metals" by our National President, Kent R. Van Horn of the Aluminium Company of America, should be one of the outstanding of the season. MT. Van Horn is well versed on the subject and particu- larly well qualified to handle the discussion.
 Dinner will be served prior to the meeting. Due to the many short ages, reservations for the dinner will be required.
 L. A. Ward of the Chase Com panies is vice-chairman of the New Haven Chapter (which serves the Waterbury area)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
CONTEMPT CHARGE
 UPHELD BY COURT
Judge Cornell WithhOlds Jail Sentence Owing to
 Defendants Health

Royal FaIniglietti of Waterbury was foUad guilty of contempt in superior court today for failure to support his wife and child, but Judge John A. Cornell ruled he could not commit him to jail be- cause of poor physical condition.
 The defendant, who is being sued for divorce by Maureen G. Famigli- etti, was ordered by Judge Frank P. McEvoy last March 29 to pay $15 weekly as alimony and $75O for the support of their child. His wife testified today he was in arrears by $135.
 Famiglietti testified he was dis charged from the Army in April, 1914, after service of 27 days, be- cause of his coalition, and that he was awaiting call to the Newing- ton Veterans, Hospital for an op- eration. He said he was unable to work, and has been merely waiting around for a call for surgical treat ment.
 On cross-examination he admitted he had asked for a continuance tl the court last Friday and was ar- rested Friday night in gambling raid. He said he is free under 8 $10 bond.
 During the course of testimony Famiglietti admitted he had paid his lawyer $100 to defend him in the court today. He said he un- derstood that would be part of the total fee for the divorce action now pending. The lawyer took charge of the case today, after two previous coulsels withdrew.
 Judge Cornell inquired if Famig- lietti would have needed a lawyer today if he had paid the $1OO to his wife instead. A question also was raised by Mrs. Famiglietti,s lawyer on payment of physician fol testimony given in court today about the physical condition of the de- fendant.
 At the conclusion of the hearing the jurist said he could not send the defendant to jail. He said, or inquiry from Mrs. Famiglietti's law yer, that the matter might be re- opened later if it were found that the defendants health had im- proved and he was earning money He said that in such an event the court might be asked to impose sentence on today's finding of guilt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
MASTER PLUMBERS HONOR LOCAL MAN
Wilfred E. Garrity Chosen Vice=President at State
 Convention

Wilfred E. Garrity, Fuller street, was elected second vice-president of the Master Plumbers Association of Connecticut at its annual meeting in the Hotel Clark, Derby, on Wed- nesday. MT. Garrity is member of the P. H Clarity and Sons, Fuller street.
 Other officers elected at the meet ing which was attended by 150 members from various parts of the state were: President, Henry Foell, Meriden; first vice president, Charles w. Weitzel, Ridgefield; financial secretary, Harold McGill, Westport; treasurer, Howard F. Bryant, Bridgeport, Charles E. Simpson of Meriden was appoint ed recording secretary by President Foell.
 After dinner, John Reardon, Taft school, Watertown, spoke on the Peace Conference"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
TWO DIV0RCES
 GRANTED TODAY

Two divorces were granted by Superior Court Judge John A.. Cornell today on the ground of in- tolerable cruelty, and the plaintiff in each case was given permission to resume us of her maiden name.
 Pauline Miller Grover of Nauga- tuck was granted a divorce from Harry Wilson Grover of Waterbury. The marriage was performed Sept. l, 1888, and the plaintiff claimed her husband became cruel in January, 1884.
 Cruelty since November, 1941, was alleged by Jane Ahern Emilia of Waterbury, who was awarded a decree in her suit against Earl Ed ward Emilia, Jr.. also this city. The couple married Aug. 4, 1941, at East Greenbush, N. Y.
 An allowance of $15 weekly for the support of two minor children was ordered by Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell today on a motion from Flora Evelyn Tweedy of Southbury who is bringing a di- vorce action against John E. Twee- dy. Motions for an allowance to prosecute the action and for tem- porary alimony were withdrawn.
 The sum of $l00 was allowed for the defense of the divorce action brought by Alexander Brzozowski against Stefania Brzo0owski.
 Attorney Ralph Coppeto was ap- pointed to serve as counsel TOT divorce by Mary F. Dubay. The defendant is serving in the armed forces in Alaska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
Tax Concessions
 To Help Industry

mated $16o,OO0,0OO in 1s47 on its 1946 taxes.
 Those estimates were contained in a report submitted to the House ways and meanst and Senate fin ance committees. The joint com- mittee gave this summary of the estimated effect of it's recommenda- tions, which were disclosed last night:
 1. Making the 10 per cent post war credit on excess profits, taxes currently available-in effect a 10 per cent cut in that levy-would re- duce tax payments by $830, ,000, ,000 this year and about $710,0o0,000 in 1946.
 2. Allowing payment of those re- funds after next January l Cinstead of two to four years after the end of the war) from taxes already paid would return approximately $1 300 100000 to corporations.
 3. The speed-up of carryback re funds on net operating losses would make available within the next three years approximately $1,000,- 900, 900 which otherwise would ro5 be refunded until the years 1947 to 1850.
 4. The speed-up of refunds for authorization recomputaions would result in refunds af about $1,700,- 900 GOO in 1945 and 1946. Those refunds were scheduled between 1947 and 1850 under the present law.
 5. Raising the specific exemption from the excess profits tax from $10,0O0 to $25,000 would cut 1947 business taxes approximately $780, OOOO 900 and reduce the number Of corporations paying that tax from about 31 ,0OO to 19,000. The committee said the ultimate effect of its proposals on govern ment revenue could not be esti- mated with certainty but that It would not be significant in relation to present tax collections. The re- fund recommendations would merely advance the dates when re- funds might be collected. It was estimated that the higher exemption for excess profits taxes would result in 8 net loss of less than two per cent of the total revenue from cor porate income and excess profits taxes.
 Chairman Robert L. Doughton, D., N. C., of the joint committee and the house ways and means com mittee, said legislation based on the report probably will be intro duced and hearings started soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
WEATHER DELAYS
 GARDENING WORK
City to Notify Victory Gar= deners When Land Has
 Been Flowed

All victory gardeners who have signed up for city plots will be noti- fled by the War Gardens commit tee when their plots are plowed and ready for planting, it has been an nounced.
 Though the rainy weather of the past few weeks has considerably re- tarded the blowing of tracts located throughout the city, four tracts have been plowed and are now ready for planting. Such tracts are the Lewis and Kenworthy tracts at Baldwin and Piedmont street, Smyth tracts on Country Club road, and the Blessed Sacrament church property in Bunker Hill.
 It is expected the Bouley Manor tract will be ready shortly. Since the topsoil there was considered below standard, steps have been taken to improve the soil.
 The War Gardens committee has been sWamped with calls recently from gardeners who desire to plant their gardens. Mrs. Flora Allan, CO., chairman of the committee report ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 11-(UP) New England weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT and II H o ID F. ISLAND - Clear and continued cold with frost in interior to- night. Saturday fair and warmer followed by increasing cIoudiness in afternoon. Fresh to strong northwest winds will diminish to- night. Radio broadcast uathOrix- cd.
 MASSACHUSETTS - Clear and continued cold with frost in in- terfOr tonight. Lowest 2S to F except 20 to "A in cransberry bOgs. Saturday fair and warmer followed by increasing cIOudiness. Strong northwest winds will dim- finish tonight. Radio broadcast authorized. Lowest for Worcester tonight 32.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
SALVAGE COMMITTEE
 DISCUSSES CAMPAIGN

Community clubs and sectional groups will handle collections In certain areas of the city during the cAty- wide curbside collection of sal- wage paper May 27 1t was revealed yesterday at a meeting of the Wa terbury Paper Salvage committee at 5l Fiedl street.
 Truckowner asnd volunteer work CTS are asked to report to John F. Tufel, chairman. Homeowners are asked to bundle the paper they leave for pickup. placing weights on loose paper stocks, boxing waste paper scraps and tying magazines into bundles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
"Is In The Money" Explanation Ends
 AIinony Motion

A lawyers client who ''is in the money" gained the spotlight in superior court today. !.
 Announcing he would drop a motion for an allowance to prosecute a local woman's divorce action, a smiling bar rister preferred an explana- tion. "She's in the money n0w," he declared.
 Temporarily or permanent ly?" Judge John A. Cornell in- terjected with a knowing smile.
 Permanently, I hope" came 8 meek reply from the other end of the courtroom where sat another attentive lawyer, the counsel for the woman's hus- band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
Hitler Murdered
 Rommel, Says Wife

 Greiner, New York City, an army interpreter, asked her why Rommel consented to take the poison, she retorted that he was a soldier and always followed orders.
 Her son Manfred, however, is lh- derstood to have told his French captors that Ronmel was given 8 choice between taking poison or be- ing hanged publicly after mock trial for complicity in the July 20 attempt on Hitlers life.
 1 Frau Rommel said the Nazis false ly implicated Rommel in the Hit Ter plot because he warned the Fuahrer shortly after the Allied in- vasion of France that further re- Sistance was useless and recom- mended immediate peace negotia- tions.
 You're familiar with the details of the attempt on the F'uehrer's life," she told questioners I'm sure my husband knew nothing about it., but the conspirators decided he would be the best man to negotiate with the enemy. So they chose him and it leaked out.'
 Frau Rommel said she went into her husbands room immediately after the generals visited him with the death potion on October IA. He sat in his chair and bade me good- bye" she said. "He told me he was 1 oojr,o to dio Tiftaay, ,,,ip,1toc latar he still sat there, but he was dead and his lips were drawn downward in smile of contempt
 I'm certain now that Hitler per- sonally issued the order to slay my husband. And to think that every evening for years and years I prayed | for the welfare of that man"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
OBITUARY

MORGAN-Mrs. Agnes Inglis Morgan, wife of Dr. Artour Morgan. Port Jervis, N Y, died yesterday at her home She was born in Wa terbury, the daughter of Thomas B., and Jane Inglis Walker, and lived here many years.
 Funeral services will be held on Sunday at ? p. m. in Port Jervis fol- lowed by burial in that city.
 PETTINE-Antonio Pettine, 723 Cooke street, died yesterday at St. Mary's hospital after brief illness.
 A native of Italy, he came to this country Al years ago and had been a mason contractor in the city for the past 40 years. He was mem- Der of the Loyal Order of Moose and Foresters of America.
 He is survived ty his wife, Mrs. Assunta (DeLuca) Pettine, three sons, John and Frank Pettine of Waterbury, and T-Sgt. Louis Pet tine, U. s. Army, stationed at New Caledonia two daughters, Mrs. Frank Rosa and Mrs. Arthur Aerz, both of Waterbury; one sister, Mrs. Antonio Longo of Italy.
 The funeral will be held Mon- day at a. m. from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a requiem high Mass will be cele- brated at g a. m. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today, to- morrow and Sunday from 2 to 10 p. m.
 COHEN-Victor Cohen. 1l5 Bi- shop street, died suddenly yester- day morning at his home. He was the husabnd of Mrs. Esther Cohen. He was employed for several years as & garage maintenance man by the Consolidated Motor Lines.
 Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Ina; two sisters, Mrs. J. Saresky, New York; Mrs. Morris Griner, Waterbury, and sev- eral nieces and nephews.
 Funeral was held today at Il a, m. a. m. from the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State street. SMITH-Mrs. 2 m m Bis h op Smith, widow of Joshua Ketcham Smith, ' First avenue, died early this morning at her home.
 Mrs. Smith was born in Granville, N. Y, the daughter of Isaac Jack son and Hannah (Davis) Bishop. She was married in East Poultney. Vt., and came to this city in 1875. She was a member of Trinity church.
 Surviving are daughter. Mrs. Clarence M. Merriam, Waterbury 8 granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Row. landson- Baker, Mobile, Ala; and three great-grandsons, Robert, Rich ard and Peter.
 Funeral services will be held Sat- urday at 3:30 p. m, at Trinity church, Rev. Roger Anderson, off ciating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
ZONING PETITION TO BE DISCUSSED
Another Lively Public Hearing Expected When
 Aldermen Meet Monday

"A large audience is expected at Monday nights adjourned meeting of the board of aldermen when the zoning dispute involving various local industrial and commercial concerns and some 70 residents of the Homer street section of Water vile will be resumed for hearing before the entire board. The first hearing was heard last Monday be- fore the boards zoning committee.
 As resported last Friday, the property involved is that of the for mer Carney Coal Co.,, site now owned, in various parcels, by the Polymetric Mfg. Co.,, the Precision Screw Machine Co.,, and the Cashin Dairy Go. The concerns recently purchased the property separately with the intent of constructing small structures there. The area is zoned industrially.
 Residents of the area are pro- testing the proposed structures and seek to have the zone changed to residential one. Residents ap- pealing reside on Homer, Bryon, Dwight, Warner and Dixon streets. They seek to have that area, con- prising the north side of Homer street, from Cooke street to T'hom- aston avenue, zoned to a residen- tial "B" area from its present set up as an industrial area; also, the south side of Homer street, from Cooke street to Waterville street, in the same manner. Atty. William K. Lawlor represents the residents.
 The industrial owners protest such proposed move claiming they purchased the property because it is zoned industrially and now have considerable equity there. Atty. Michael Ciano represents these lat ter interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Ida Melissa Lewis, 104 Piedmont street WIS heit. today at 2 D. m. at the Aioerson funeral home. 70 Central avenue Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, paS tor of the First Congregational cnucc:. officiating. Burial was in Riversiue cemetery.
 The funeral of Joseph Yarosis was held this morning at 8:45 from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Con- gress avenue, to St. Joseph's church at g where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Jo- seph Valantiejus assisted by Rev. pr. Joseph Bogusas, deacon, and Rev Edward Radzevich, sub-deacon. The musical program was under the di- rection of Alexander Aleksis, church organist.
 Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with committal services conducted by Father Vaian- tiejus. Bearers were BoiesiaW Pe- kock, George Misiunas, Charles Daunis, Fred Haas, George Berzins- kas and John Urban.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna (Bar- tuskD Kucevic, Poplar street, took place today at 9:45 from the Deli nikS funeral home, IT Congress av- enue, to St. Joseph's church at TO-. Rev. Benedict Gauronskas was cele- brant of the requiem high Mass. Alexander Aleksis, church organist, was in charge of the musical pro- gram.
 Bearers were Michael Verbickas, John Carbohydrates, Charles Bauza, Anthony Gauronskas, Joseph Ra- daLskas and Vincent Staseliunas. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery, Father Gaurons- kas officiating.
 The funeral of John Doomey, 20G Circular avenue. World War I vet. eran, who died yesterday. will b. held tomorrow from the Bergin flu neral home, 290 East Main street to St. Nays Hellenic Greek Or tncdox church al p. m. Burial vii be in new Pine Grove cemetery Friends may call at the funera home this afternoon and evening.
 Funeral services for Floyd Ben nett Marsh, 35 Whittier avenue veteran of World War will be helt at the Alderson funeral home. 7l Central avenue, Rev. Oscar Locke pastor of the Union Congregations church. Oakvllle, officiating. asst ed by Rev. Matthew Madden, Bran ford. Burial will be in o'd P1nt Grove cemetery. Friends may cal at the funeral home today from 3 t' 5 and ' to p. m.
 The funeral of Joseph Nabio.o 249 Bank street will be held tOnlt r. TOW at g p. m. from :ce Maioran' funeral home, 95 Willow street t. the Church of Our Lady oi Lourd- at 9:45 a. m. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call a the funeral home today from to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11

Washington, May 11.-tUP)-The joint congressional committee on postwar taxation proposed today d set of tax concessions, including a speed-up of scheduled refunds to- taling approximately $5,540,000, 900, to help industry meet its reconve1- sion problems.
 It also recommended more lib eral excess profits tax exemption which would save business sn esti .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
FIRST AID CLASSES
 TO OPEN HERE SOON

Both morning and evening classes in First Aid will open just as soon as registrations are complete under the direction of the local chapter of the Amirecan Red Cross, 1t has been announced by Miss Alice Briggs. chairman.
 Registrations for all closses may be made at the Red Cross office, 35 Field street, by calling 3-2l86.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
RED CROSS WORKER TO BE AT VETERANS BUREAU

Miss Vera Federonka, of the of- flee of Red Cross home service, will be at the Veterans Advisory bureau, Grove street, every after noon except Saturday to answer all questions by veterans concerning Red Cross home services, 1t has been announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
WATERBURY JEWRY TO
 CONDUCT VIE SERVICES

VIE Day services will be held for the Waterbury Jewry at Beth-El auditorium on Cooke street Sunday evening at 8 o'clock to give thanks for triumph over the forces of evil in Europe and to pray for the vic- tory yet to come in the Pacific. Rab- bi William Greenfield of Beth-El synagogue, Rabbie David Polish of Temple Israel Synagogue and Rabbi Seymour Gewirtz of Beth Israel Synagogue will officiate at this mass meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
FORFEITURE COMMITTEE
 TO HEAR HALEY, DUNN

Appeals for restoration of rights for James Healey and Martin Dunn, this city, will be heard before the committee on forfeiture of rights on May IT, at Hartford. Both princip- als were participants in the Water bury conspiracy case Favorable re- ports recently were brought out of committee for the same appeals made for John Crary and Thomas Shanahan.
 Sen. Patrick Wallace entered the appeal for Healey and Sen. Edward Egan for Dunn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11
OLD CASES MUST BE
 CLAIMED IN FORTNIGHT

Cases pending in superior court for more than two years, and for which continuances were not asked at today's annual call of the docket. must be claimed within two weeks, Judge John A. Cornell announced in court today. Those not claimed will be discontinued. Printed lists of the old cases will be issued shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-11

The funeral of Miss Ida Melissa Lewis, 104 Piedmont street was heit. today at 2 p. m. at the Aioerson funeral home, 70 Central avenue Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, pa2.or of the First Congregational cnu-c:. officiating. Burial was in Riverslue cemetery.