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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12

in case Of fire and participated in q fire drill
 Miss Bussemey's sixth grade gave the following program in observance Of Columbus Day:
 "fhe Boy Dreamer" q one-act play,
 ,song-"The Vision of Columbus"
 Miss c. Scanlon's class in sixth grade presented the following.
 s0ng-"The Vision of Columbus '
 stofies-"Columbus and the Egg at LaRab.da," The Mutiny." "The First Landing Of Columbus in the New World"
 Miss Ahern's class, grade c, dram- atized q play in Junior Scholastic The Boy Dreamer" and sang The Vision Of Columbus"
 Miss Marie Pattons third grade had the following program:
 Readlng-"Christopher Columbus" by Sheldon Hayes.
 Poem-"Columbus" by Jean Delio. Columbus and his Son, Diego" by Lorraine Rohm.
 Song-"Columbus" by the class.
 Reading Columbus and the Egg" by Robert Anderson; How America Was Discovered" by Carol Ann Spinney; Columbus and the New World" by Judy Boucher: America For Me-" by Shelby Budge.
 Song-"America," by the class.
 Tn Miss Gordon's third grade Thelma Johnson read a story, Columbus" and the class sang "On Columbus Day"
 Miss McCoys fifth grade had the following program:
 Song-"America," by the class.
 Reading - "The Discovery of America" in parts: (a) ''The Birth of Columbus" Donald Greenwood; {; (b) What Columbus Wished to Reach" Louis Trotta; Co "Colum- bus Obtains Aid From Spain," Lil- Han Klemchuk; (d) "Columbus Sails,' Isabelle Pedroncelli; (e) Land! San Salvador" Shirley Zap pone.
 Poem-"Columbus: (a) 1st verse, Anthony Durante; (b) 2nd verse, Robert Sasso: Co 3rd verse. Mich ael Fitzgerald.
 Story-"Columbus and His Don Diego" Jean Charbonneau; story: Columbus the Sailor Who Pound America" Doris Navickas.
 Song-"America The Beautiful, 9 by the class. Grange Plans Sale
 Watertown Grange, No. 122, will sponsor Q rummage sale Thursday. Oct. ie at fladdad's Store in Water town. a. &. nA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
oLpsTERs COMPARE NOTES

Hamilton, Ind. - (uP) = Ten Hamilton women whose combined ages totaled sSi years had dinner together here recently and spent the afternoon quoting from Me- duffey's reader and comparing past customs with those of the present
 The oldest were Mrs. o, H. Tay- Tor and Mrs. Prank Fifer, both 8s. The youngest was Mrs, Ida Cook, 79,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
Overheoted Motor Cause of Alarm

Bremen from Engine C0mpanIS1 two and four. Truck CompanN and the Booster Company. HAaN@ quarters. responded Co s can a| l0.06 a. m. at the Hcmef M Company. n4 Baldwin HNN Cause of fns h|aze # Has f.0 Vae an afelaaAlaa als
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12

The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Vol. colt Volunteer Fire Departmen. will hold n special meeting at the home Of Mrs. Charles Mott on Maple ave- nue, Oct, 10 at 8 D. m. Mrs. William klitka will preside at the business meeting which will be followed by q games party, Refreshments will bf gerYed by Mrs, John Sathory, Mrs Edward T'herlault and Mrs, Ken- meth Tooker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
Mrs. Moher New Regent or Isdb beIIos
 Katherine Doyle
 Named Treasurer
 At Center Farley

Litehfield Oct, l2-Mrs, Richard Maher was elected regent of the Daughters of Isabella at Q recent meeting at the Community center,
 Other officers are; Vlee-Regent, Mrs. George Murphy; past regent, Mrs, James Beaumont, treasurer, Miss Katherine Doyle; recording secretary, Mrs, Joseph Caneannon, financial secretary, Mrs Victor Kla- dick; chancellor, Miss Jane T, Doyle; custodian, Mrs. John Sean lon; monitor, Mrs, Margaret Liner scribe, Miss Jane R, Doyle, inside guide, Mrs, Charles Grass; outside guide; Miss Winifred Beirne; first guide, Miss Dorothy Jenkins, see- ond guide, Mrs Rumon CuFtisS; and organist, Mrs, Vincent Whlteeage,
 The trustees are; Mrs, William Detnnan, three years; Mrs. Charles Korn, two years and Mrs, Martin Beirne, one year Mss Catherine Toohey will serve aS banner bearer,
 Robert Clark is having two weeks vacation from Toll Gate Dairy.
 A Community Center supper will be held at the center on Oct 20,
 Mrs Frank ValarIe and MiSS Lucy FNabbri have returned from Q visit in N, Y, City
 Mss Faith HuSsey, Q student at Bennington College, Vermont. will spend this weekend with her moth- CT, Mrs, Charles Hussey.
 Cabaret Dance
 The Litehfield Community Players will sponsor 0 Cabaret Dance to be given Saturday at the Playhouse, The committee in charge of ar. arrangements is composed of Mss Helen Edwards, chairman, assisted by Mss Margaret Bissell, Mrs Jul- ius Guinehi, W, s. Lyonell, W. c, Korn and Deeimo Simoneelli,
 The B. c. K. Club will meet next Tuesday night with Mss Martha Iffland,
 The Catholic Higk School Club met Tuesday evening at the Com munity Center. officers were elected as follows Pres. Rudolph Ballarin; vice president, Ray Anger; and treasurer, Helen Harnicar,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
Course pOss2oned

course pOstpOneu
 The Red Cross first aid course, originally planned for this month, has been postponed for a few months. According to announce ment by W. D. Starr. The entire course has been revised to include many new procedures found effec- tive with World War II casualties.
 The regular choir rehearsal of the Congregational church held their rehearsal Thursday night at 7:30. There was a meeting of the Music Committee directly after.
 Mrs. George Foster of Maple Wood street is patient. at the Wa terbury hospital
 School Program
 This week was Fire Prevention Week and it was observed in all class rooms in South School. Miss Catherine Scanlon's class had a special program -
 Reading of the Proclamation.
 Reading of Fire, the Red Plague Discussion of the dangers of chim- neys. stove pipes. electric wiring gas, matches, etc.
 Mrs. Hymns class discussed facts and figures on loss of life and prop erty caused by fire-what can be done to prevent it.
 Miss Patton's third grade read stories and discussed Ere. Stories Spare that Tree, Playing Fire man." .Betty's Dream"
 Poem IS = Harriet and the Matches" Autumn Tires.'s.
 Art--poster. Fires"
 History Reading Proclamation and explanat 'on of Proclamation.
 All elassea dlseussed what tn do
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12

The Catholic Higk School Club met Tuesday evening at the Com munity Center. officers were elected as follows Pres. Rudolph Ballarin; vice president, Ray Anger: and treasurer, Helen Harnlcar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
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The B. c, K. Club will meet next Tuesday night with Mss Martha fffland,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
Home From Cuba

Home From Cuba Arthur Peterson F lIe, son of Mr.. and Mrs Carl Peterson Of Spindle Hill road has just returned from Cuba and Is spending Q leave at his home,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12

Alfred Travers, son Of MT, and Mrs. Alfred M. TraVers, Shelter Hill avenue, has been recently diS- charged from the Navy.
 Mrs, Emma M. Ruby Of Elmwood avenue announces the engagement and coming marriage of her daugh. ter, Edith May Rock, to Albert M. GaFnS, son of MT. and Mrs. Mar tin dafms, Riverside street. The wedding will be an event of Sat- urday, Oct, i3. at ? 3, n. at the First Lutheran church, Waterbury.
 Given Plano
 Miss Caroyle Miller of Bucking- ham street Is happy little girl over the gift Of 6 beautiful spinet piano from her parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Miller.
 Mrs. Marie Madeux of Maple avenue has returned to her home after e visit to her son and family, MT. and Mrs. Armane Maeeux. of Providence, R. I. Mrs, Marie Ma- deuX was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Raymond J. Peck, of Claxton avenue, Watertown.
 MT. and Mrs. Surion PaniIaitls, Jr.. of Upper Davis street. have purchased a new home in Water town,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
18th Birthday

18th Birthday
 Mrs, George Browne Of Wolcott road was seventyshve years of age Sunday and was honored at Q party in the afternoon at her home, Roses and yellow ohfysanthenlums decorated the tables
 Those present were! Mr, and Mrs. Donald c. Browne and daughter Jean of New London, Mrs. Pearl Browne and daughter, Leila of New Milford MT. and Mrs, George E, Browne MT, and Mrs, Robert q. Browne and children Robert and Joan, Mrs, Gertrude Browne and daughter Marllyn, Mss Nellie AmoS Browne, Mrs, Franklin Browne, Mrs, Gertrude Plumpton, MT and Mrs, Joseph Slater, Prank Slater, Wilfred V Warner, Mrs, Kenneth Warner, Mr. and Mrs, George Miller of Waterbury Mr. and Mrs, John B, Wakelee and children Joan and John, Mrs, John B. Wakelee, Mrs, Charles C, Rogers, Mss Louise Murphy, Mrs. Hulda Jackson, Henry Jackson and Mrs Browne,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12

Edward Hogg, Superior avenue, is . patient ct the Waterbury hos- pital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
Home From Honeymoon

MT. and Mrs. Lorenzo Valinho have returned from their wedding trip and are enjoying their new apartment on Davis street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12
WOLcoTT Correspondent, Alma ?. Cole, Telephone S-2S03.
Women Hold Cord Party Wednesday,
 Mrs. Fl. Bergen
 Copper Kettle
 Event ChoiFnon

Wolcott, oct. l2 - The Wolcott Women's CluL met Wednesday night at Woodtick Chapel. Mrs. Frederick Megln Sr., presided over Q short business meeting at which time final plans were made for card party next Wednesday night at the Cop per Kettle on the Meriden road.
 There will be a table of fancy articles for sale as well as Q white elephant table Mrs, Harry Bergen is chairman. Mrs. s. Santalucia in- vited the members to attend card party at her home Nov. 9 at 7:30 D. m.
 It was voted to hold the annual Christmas party at the Copper Kettle starting at 9:30 D. m. on Dec. II, The next regular meeting Tn November will be, an all-day meeting which will be in charge of Mrs. Clarence Andrews who will teach those present the care and cleaning of sewing machines After the meeting Fred Lux showed movies of England and Germany taken by him since V. E.-Day Mrs, Brouker and her assistants served lunch after the movies,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-12

Watertown Grange, No. 122. will sponsor Q rummage sale Thursday. Oct. ie af fIaddad's Store h Water town. a. 2 a. nl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
FOURTEEN ENLIST
 IN NAVAL SERVICE
One Local Recruit Qualities for Radar School of
 Instructions

Chief Charles A. Brougham of the local Navy recruiting offlce has announced that IA men from Wa terbury and western Connecticut enlisted in the Navy this week.
 Those from this city are: Donald Donahue, 35 Orange street; John Gillette, 54 Dougherty street; George O'Rourke, 83 Starview ave- nue; Vincent Campoli, 12O Ridge street; Francis Tommassino, II Manhan street; Richard Woodruff, 744 East Main street; William Keavney, 2 Kenyon street; Charles Tutalo, 938 Highland avenue; Ray mond Wright, 185 Boyden street; Malcom Burr, IF Wayland avenue; and Thomas Howard, IS William street.
 Others who will shortly leave for basic training are Walter McGoW- an, Il Cherry avenue, Watertown, and Robert Angelovich, Marne park, Bantam.
 Ralph Smith, TIA Chase parkway, who recently passed the Eddy test, was given a rating of seaman, first class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
TWO MENTIONED FOR HIGH POST
Governor Reported Con- Sidering Teller or Strong
 for McCarthy's Position

Fred R. Teller, former Republican can state comptroller, and Harry Strong, executive secretary to Gov ernor Baldwin, are said to be the alternate choice of the governor for the 5000 post of Motor Vehicle Commissioner. It is not expected that incumbent Commissioner John T. Mccarthy, Newtown, a Demo- cratic appointee, will be reinstated upon expiration of his present four year term in June.
 Meanwhile, sources declare that Senator Samuel H. Malkan, Demo- crat, New Haven, is eagerly seeking the post. Senator Malkan is chair man of the joint committee on Ex- ecutive nominations.
 Teller was defeated last year for renomination as state controller by John Dove CD and since that time has been reported as scheduled for some tsate appointment. Strong has served with Governor Baldwin through his last two terms as execu- tive secretary proving to be valu- able Jason man between both par ties on Capitol Hill.
 Practically all cornmissionerships due to expire this year and now filled by Democratic appointees will undergo changes. AS yet, however all such new appointments are still hanging fire and will depend greatly on various compromises effected in Hartford this year on these and other patronage sources.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
COLLEGE PLANNING FOR WAR VETERANS
President Bixler of Colby
 Outlines Future Program ~ to Local Alumni

Colby's postwar program for re- turning veterans was outlined by President Julius Seeley Bixler al the annual meeting of Colby Alumni of Waterbury and vicinity ct the Y. M. c. A. last night.
 Plans are underway for a cooper ative house, he announced, where veterans may live with their wives In some cases the wives are also planning to attend college, he indi- cated.
 Arthur Thomas 80. spoke on changes in Colby during the past 66 years. Dr. John H. Foster was in charge of arrangements.
 William J. Pape announced that the New England Newspaper As S0ciation is sponsoring a chair in English and a new building at Col by for the Lovejoy Memorial. Elijah Lovejoy, American martyr for the freedom of the press,' was gradu- ated from Colby in 1926 and died defending his editorial opinions on slavery in Missouri about 10 years later. The Lovejoy Memorial was established in his memory.
 Ellsworth w. Millett, acting alumni secretary, gave report on tpe record of Colby students in the service.
 Eileen Lanouette AT, Jane Plum An1er AS and Mrs. Edwin Alexander 45, all of whom are Colby students spending vacations in Waterbury, gave brief talks on college life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
CigarmakerS' Strike
 At HenneSSy'S Ended

Nine cigar makers wno have been lon strike" since last Thursday af- ternoon resumed operations at the James J. Hennessy company factory West Main street today, following reconciliation meeting yesterday between management and labor of- ficials. The evident misunder- standing concerning the company s power to grant a raise increase and the workers right to accept any raise without governmental ap- proval was rectified. The matter has been forwarded to the Boston Regional Office of the War Labor Board for further study and adjust ment.
 Attending yesterdays conference were: Philip Rooms of the State Board of Mediation, Charles Roh- Ter, vice president of the Cigar makers. International Union, Ed ward Showers, local union secre- tary and James J. HenneSsy, presi- dent of the compan.
 It was admitted by both sides that government regulation of prices and production had caused a de- crease in the weekly income of the union workers, but until certain data is formally presented and of- ficial sanction is given the com- pany was not legally in a position to readjust the wage schedule. The unions demand for immediate pay ment of an increase was held con- trary to the WLB's ruling.
 On the urgence of the state mediation boards representatives and the assurance of the company's president to cooperate, union of-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
Red Cross War Fund
 Drive Ends Saturday
Donation to Date Reach SI5O,OOO; Rally Expected to i. Stimulate Interest in Final Success

the campaign which will enable the Red Cross to carry on It's work both overseas and in this country. She will make a radio address over Sta- tion VERY at 7:30 this evening, urging that all street and store can- vassers complete their reports as soon as possible.
 Persons have not been contacted by canvaSsers are asked to leave their contributions at any of the various boths established in local banks or the post office by Satur- day of this week. Contributions by mail may be sent to Red Cross headquarters, 35 Field street, Wa terbury.
 At a closing rally at Victory house, scheduled for Saturday, two jeeps, which will be brought to Wa terbury from Bradley field, will be the feature attraction. The public will be invited to ride in the jeepS for a nominal charge, and receipts will be turned over to the War Fund. Four members of the WACs and an officer from Bradley field will assist Red Cross officials in staging the rally which is expected to begin shortly after 1 D. m. Nor man Neale is in charge of arrange mentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
JUDGMENT GIVEN
 FOR DEFENDANT

A judgment for the defendants was returned by Common Pleas Court Judge John F. McDonough yesterday afternoon in the $500 civil action brought by Joseph P. Hosey, local real estate broker, against Will liam and Elizabeth Synnott of Wa terbury.
 The real estate agent claimed he was engaged by the defendants last August to sell their property at II Fleming street and that they re- fused to sell after he procured a customer.
 The jurist in his memorandum of decision points out the sale price was fixed at $12,000, and the high est offer the agent obtained was $lO, 700.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28

were Miss Marie Gervais, John B Martel and Leo Pageot
 An honorary delegation, represent ing the Elks, included Serge Belan- ger, Alderman Joseph Harpin, Will liam Gervais, Homer Bernier, AL bert Paulin and William Pelletier.
 Active bearers for MT. LaChance were Rudolph Desaulniers, Roger Huot, Clement Brouillette, Daniel Manseau Emile Doyon and Noel Doyon. Bearers for MT. Cyr includ- ed Rosaire Guilmette, Rosaire Dion, Patrick Doyon, Elude Charette, Donot Belanger and Adrien Madore. Burial was in Calvary cemetery Father Laurion officiating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
PASSENGER SUES
 LOCAL BUS FIRM

Claiming she was dragged by a Northeast Transportation Con- pany bus for four or five feet after she fell while alighting from it Vincenza Montavon of Waterbury today filed $2,500 personal injury suit in common pleas court against the concern.
 The accident occurred last Jan 4 on North Main street near Bi- shop street. The plaintiff claims she fell on allegedly defective and slippery steps of the bus while get ting out, and that the bus started forward before she had a fair op- portunity to alight.
 Injuries to the legs, arms, back, and head are listed in the con- plaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
Double Funeral Today
 For Accident Victims

Double funeral services for Marc Emile LaChance, 691 South Main street, and Damase J. Cyr, 381 South Main street, cousins, who were killed in an automobile acci- dent Sunday night in Pennington, were held this morning at 8:15 from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, to St. Ann's church at 9.
 A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Ernest A. Lamontagne, assisted by Rev. Ubald Laurion, deacon, and Rev. Alfred Mathieu, sub-deacon. Mrs. Leodinat Pageot was organist and Soloists
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
". F. w. AUXILIARY
 TO SEEK RECRUITS

Members of the womens auxiliary of the It. Shea Auxiliary Veteran of Foreign Wars, will recruit young women for service in the WACS, 1t was announced today.
 The women will be stationed in the lobby of the Y. M. c. A. daily to give the necessary information con- cerning service in the WACS to all who may be interested.
 GWOmen are urgently needed at the present. time to assist doctors and nurses in hospitals throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
RUNAWAY STEERS
 NOW RED POINTS

The four remaining steers of six that broke out of the city abbatoir Saturday night were shot yesterday, three on Burritt place and the other on East Waterbury road.
 The animals yesterday were felled by shots fired by Patrolman John Hanlay of the Naugatuck police and others in group which consisted of aPtsy Orpallo, 1899 South Main street, owner of the animals, George Russell, and Aaron Kendrick of the abbatOir,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
SUSPENSION HEARING
 FOR MASSIMO COMPANY

The John J. Massimo & Sons Co.,, which was notified few days ago of suspension of anthracite selling privileges, will be represented at a special hearing in Washington this afternoon at o'clock on the sus- pension. The suspension was or dered by the Solid Fuels Admins tration on the ground the concern sold coal to customers who did not file declarations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28

ficials readily consented to relay the controversy to the regional of- flee for final approval.
 It was also agreed that pending an official ruling the local union workers would return to their places and resume production. All were on hand at the usual hour this morning and production was re- sumed.
 Both sides, it was formally stated, are pleased with the results of the conference and the efforts of the state board of mediation. Several issues were clarified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28

Hamden, will officiate, assisted by Rev. Milton Nilsson, pastor of the Waterville Union church. Burial will be in Old Pine Grove cemetery, Wa terbury. Friends may call at the fu- neral home tomorrow from 2 to 9 p. m.
 LEATHER-John Leather, father of Robert s. Leather, Bethlehem, president of the Lea Mfg. Co.,. died this morning at his home ln Wa tertown. He was the husband of the late Ann Jane (Martin) Leath- CT.
 Born Sept. 1, 1866, in Birming- ham, England, the son of the late Robert and Hannah (Handley) Leather, he came to this country in 1888. MT. Leather was a former die sinker and retired from his owl, business .12 years ago. He was a member of the Federated church. Bethlehem. His son is the only sur vivor.
 Funeral services will be held al the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Saturday at 2 p. m Rev. Edward Eddy, pastor of the Federated church. Bethlehem, of- ficiating. Burial will be Yn old Pine Grove cemetery, Waterbury Friends may call at the funeral home Friday rom 2 to 9 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28

Returns from branches and street canvassers being tallied today are expected to squirt receipts in the Red Cross War Fund Drive well oyer the $l50,000 mark, which was ahfounced yesterday by Thomas F. Moore, treasurer. Since the drive ends Saturday. approximately $65,- 900 must be raised within the next three days, if the quota of $215,OO is to be met.
 Mrs. Herman Rooster, war fund chairman, today appealed to resi- dents Of Waterbury and adjacents towns to contribute generously to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-28
Full Weather Report

Boston, March 28- (UP) New England weather forecasts
 CONNECTICUT and R IT o ID F. ISLAND-COntinue fair through Thursday. Warmer tonight than last night. Warmer again ThurS- day.
 NASSACHUSETT - Continued fair weather through Thursday. Warmer tonight than last night and warmer i'm east portion Thursday. Lowest temperature for Worcester tonight 4S.