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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03

Thomas F. Brennan, president of the Central Labor Union, today is- sued a statement urging persons now at home or employed in less essential establishments to step for- ward and take jobs in war industry. The statement comes in the midst of WING and union efforts to find more men and women to man jobs which are essential in the prosecu- tion of the war.
 The statement issued in behalf of the A. F. of L., is as follows:
 There is Q tremendous job ahead of us all here on the Production Line. We heard General Eisenhower calling for more materials. He is calling not to the boys who are out there on the battle fronts all over the world but to the manufacturer and to labor. Surely NC, and the government officials do not think he is fooling. Why should we2 Those men he wants armed are our fathers husbands and brothers. Isn't that reason enough to heed his call?
 Its not that labor hasn't done an exceptionally good job. We have and while we are not looking for credit or glory there are too many people right here on the home front who stop at nothing to discredit la bor in it's efforts. We have all heard of the quotation, The poor we shall always have with lis.' Let's not get the mistaken idea that this applies to financial situations alone. For we still have with us throughout this country of ours the poor em- ployer," that is, he is a poor selfish individual who can see nothing but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Jimmie" Harrington remembered

Jimmie" Harrington remembered by many as the proprietor of a lunch wagon that became city landmark back at the turn of the century, died in North Attleboro, Mass. yesterday according to word received by members of the Water- bury Lodge of Elks. Jimmie has not resided in Waterbury in many years, but reminiscent stories of the late sos, of Baubys Corner, Carrie Welton Fountain and other sites honored by memories, always included "Harrington's Lunch Wagon. It was the birthplace of Trilby-we mean the sandwich, &C., cording to the Winchells of the gay era. The famous combination of ham and onion was designed by a Frank McMahon who was asSoci- ated with Jimmie.
 The lunch wagon would be Sta- toned nightly at the Welton foun- tain. Horses would draw the pie turesque vehicles, the diner deluxe on Whees, to its familiar spot. During the evening scores of the city's best known young men would patronize "Jimmie'S.". A passerby could pause at an open window and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
|OPA DIRECTOR
 PAYS TRIBUTE
3,04S Volunteers Play Big Role in Accomplishments
 of I044

Looking backward on "OPA'S ac- complishmentS in 1914" State Di- rector Anthony F. Arpaia said to- day that we would have been able to do comparatively little without the help of those thousands of VOL unteers who are the backbone of our rationing and price control pro- grams"
 Latest figures show that, while there are approximately 4,800 Con- necticut citizens engaged in these programs, 3,948 are volunteers who work without pay, Arpaia disclosed.
 This places our states ratio of four volunteers to each paid worker at much higher level than the national level of three to one" he declared And in most other statis- tics we are up toward the top Of the list, thanks to these hard working neighbors of ours who are giving their time unselfishly to ra- tioning and price control
 Referring to national figures be cause they give us a broad picture of OPA's accomplishments in the past year." the state director noted gradual tightening of the price control program, with constant checks on retail stores developing the fact that compliance increased from 4l per cent in March to 69 per cent in June.' Steady gains have been made since then, he added
 One of the -publicized activi- ties of the agency, Arpaia continued, has been its appearance before state and federal regulatory bodies and in courts as intervener in a number of transportation and public utility rate cases. Its efforts, OPA esti- mates, have saved the public some $36, 100000 year in transportation costs alone.
 As for the vast rent control pro- gram, Arpaia believes it 'is impossi- ble to estimate even approximately the millions it has saved families on t home front" But ito give you an idea how big the job is" he as- serted that there are now l4,476,00 dwelling units and 459,000 hotels and rooming houses in the whole country, covered by the regulations,
 While the food rationing programs have undergone some recent re- visions made necessary by increased military demands, the OPA head said, our record of the past is incontrovertible evidence that when it's no longer necessary to ration commodity we are only too glad to drop it from the list"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
YOUNG TROOPERS
 OPEN OFFENSIVE
Schools Organized to Sal wage Waste Paper Need-
 ed By Armed Forces

Troopers" of the school child rens' paper salvage army arc waging full onslaught against the critical need of this number one sall age requirement of the armed forces as today marked the Second day of the new paper collection by these students.
 As reported here last week stu dents of local schools have been swarm in as troopers of vast army organized to attack the shortage problems of the critically needed material. Arm bands and similar insignia mark the participating members al lof whom will be pro- noted according to the amount Of salvage they bring in.
 The following collection schedule, to be followed each week, is again published here for reference.
 Monday-St. Ann's, Maloney, Merriman, Washington, St. Francis and Hopeville; Tuesday - Tinker, Duggan, Barnard, St. Joseph's, Rus sell, Bunker Hill and Roosevelt; Wednesday - Bishop, st. Thomas, Driggs, Kingsbury, Sprague. St. Margaret (parochiaD and Notre Dame; Thursday--St. Marys Sa- cred Heart, Hendricken, Anoerscn, Chase, East Farm, East Mountain and Sts. Peter and Paul. Friday Walsh, Wilson, Slocum, Webster, Bucks Hill and Abbott.
 Collections from the schools Will be made by Sidney Albert of the committee ard others.
 J. Warren Upson. salvage chair man today urged these troopers to strive toward a salvage goal each week of 2J to G5 pounds each. The chairman likewise urged residents Of the city to save all papers anG magazines for collection. By cal'ing the principal of the nearest gram gar school trooper will be sent 10 +ie home fC. :y.e paper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Stoninston Boy Killed At Leyte

Leyte. Philippines Marine Corps Dispatch)-(UP)-Fo fighter pi- tots of the First Marine Aircraft wing teamed up in recent attack on a Japanese destroyer and sent it to the bottom within a matter of seconds.
 The action occurred in the Ca- notes Sea west of here.
 The marine airmen included 2nd Lieut.. Edward H. Lathrop, Stoning- ton, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
BOARD REJECTS
 SHELTER PLAN
POeticaI Reporter Also In= terprets Sentiments on
 Preserving Cooke Home

In the words of Coleridee "Nought cares this body for wind or weather" |, the city's park board yesterday turned down the request that bus shelter be erected on the Green.
 The board listened to the request as sunbitted by majority aldermanic leader James M. Lynch, the lat ter himself expressing disapproval, and then as in the days of Roman emp'rors presented full display of thunderstorm on the proposal.
 The hazards of the construction by way of narrowing of the street, presenting obstacles and the like to pedestrians were among the princi- pal objections to the proposed struc- ture. Possibility that the situation could be alleviated after the war was seen by the bard Alderman Lynch was requea ed to transmit the unanimous disapproval of the board to the aldermanic members.
 A proposal that the city assume jurisdiction of the Industrial Recre- ation Society was held in abatement by the park board at its meeting yesterday until further information could be obtained.
 The proposal was submitted to the board by Mayor Monagan through Superintendent James J. Curtin. However, the proposal was said to be unclear and committee consisting of the two mentioned of- ficials and Thomas F. Moore, secre- tary of the board was named to call on Y.MC.A. authorities.
 Supt. Curtin explained that the Industrial Recreation Association is an outgroWth of the recreation sub committee of the War Defense Council. Many of the industries ot the city combined to give $l0000 a year toward it's support and 1t was estimated that 5000 more per year would be realized from paid for ad- mission to its activities. Its activi- ties so far have been supervised by the Y.M.C.A., but recent survey of Y. activities resulted in recom- mendations that several of its activi- ties be dropped including the Indus- trial Recreation Association.
 It was suggested to the Park Board yesterday that the former home of Edward B. Cooke on the corner of Grove and Cooke streets, perhaps the second oldest house in the city, be preserved as sort of a monument. The suggestion was made that the house be moved to Fulton Park or Silas Bronson Li- brary park. The latter suggestion met with the full disapproval of the board.
 The home is now owned by the First Lutheran church the latter planning to tear 1t down unless someone wishes to purchase 1t and cart 1t away for the sum fo $l, pro- vided 1t was not used for com- mercial purposes.
 Members of the park board gave some consideration to the possibil- ity of using the home as a care takers house at Fulton Park but disapproved of making the struc- ture into museum piece. A con- mittee of three was chosen tC con- sider the suggestion.
 The suggestion was made by VII. liam J. Pape, publisher of the Wa terbury American and was prompt ed by the fact that MT. Cooke was 8 founder of the latter's paper.
 And so until the park board de- cides the suppliants must like 1 ShakeSpeare's characters:
 e. pine in thought.
 And with green and yellow menan- choIy
 1 Ct like patience on their monu-
 ment,
 Smiling at grief"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Factories, Schools Closed In BuffoIo

Buffalo, Jan. 3,--(UP)-Zero tenn peratures took over today where q blizzard with gale winds left off, leaving schools and war plants closed for the second day and cur tailing transportation
 The storm struck Buffalo and western New York early yesterday and diminished slowly during the night when the mercury began to dip toward the zero mark. The U. $. Weather Bureau reported, how ever. that more snow was expected today along with fresh to strong winds, and lower temperatures were predicted for tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
JAIL MTTTIMUS FOR ANDERSON
Accused Failed to Report to Pay Fine Recently
 Imposed '

A fail mittimus was ordered for Edwin Anderson. 53, 29ia ScovilI street. when he failed to appear In City Court this morning to pay fine of SIS imposed by Judge Charles R. Summa on Dec. 6.
 Prosecutor Albert W. Hummel said the man was fined on charges of intoyication and breach of the peace growing out of disturbance in a five and ten cent store. and that the case had been continued until today in order to allow him to pay the fine
 Other cases: Anna Pavio, 9, S7 Seymour street, theft, suspended sentence, probation for one year; Henry Lubesky, %. 284 Orange street, intoxication and breach of the peace, continued to March 6; Pancrazia Senziola, 54, 2l3 Chase avenue. non-support, continued to Jan. 3l; Arthur W. Beebe, 37. l85 Tracy avenue, non-support, contin- ued to Jan. 3l: Earth Shea, 43. 60 Lone Oak avenue, breach of the peace, continued to Jan. 31; Ed- ward Santopietro, 40, 322 Bank street, road rules violation, nolled: Mrs. Lester Raymond, 8, Walnut street, Thomaston, road rules vio- lation, nolled; Virginia Natale, 50, 60 Jefferson street. breach of the peace, continued to Jan. IF; Angelo Bonacasio, B. 70 Pinehurst avenue. parking violation, $5 bond called; Mrs. Frances Gruber, A, l03 Ste- phana lane, parking within 25 feet of an intersection, $6 bond called; Michael Cronin, 42 East Main street, breach of the peace, fined $l5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
AZ. OfL. Leader Urges
 Aid For Work Program
Endorses WING Program for Recruiting Help to Meet
 War Production Schedules

his own plans. He is the poor fellow that does not like all this govern ment interference. He is the poor manager who believes that he can ignore his employees rather than sit down at the conference table and work out their problems with them. He is the poor misguided soul who can not see that to have contenteG employees means a smoother run. ming business.
 "On the other hand we have the poor employe, who, looking over the fence thinks the grass is green- CT, so wants to change his job Never stopping to think whether he is leaving an essential war job and thereby slowing up the war effort Poor, we say, and yet thinks he is winning the war just because for every three dollars invested in War Bonds he receives four in return. And the poor civilian who believes that just by giving a pint of blood he should be given as citation, when all he gives could not equal what some gallant soldier has lost be- cause of the lack of ammunition and guns.
 ITO people who fit this descrip- tion we say-You have not seen government regimentation yet but if something is not done and done quickly we will see a National Serv- ice Act put into operation. While we all must agree this is pretty drastic action, it will have to be done if workers continually change jobs, practice absenteeism and dc inferior work. This regimentation will affect wages and will break down the morale of the people in every sense.
 This is an appeal to you who are not lending every effort to bring this horrible war to close sooner If you are not at present in an es- sential industry call at your Local U. s. E. s. and let them suggest where you are best fitted to help.
 Even if you think you are doing all that is humanly possible, re- member you might have friend or relative who is not in an essen- tial job but would be if you will only point out to him or her jusi why they should. You will not only help to win the battle of Production but will also bring all our G. l Joes back home quicker.
 The choice is yours for the pres- ent. Take advantage of it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
LUX CLOCK co.
 BOOSTS BOND SALE

Bond purchases by employees of the Lux Clock company during the year 1944 were in amount of $317,- 929 maturity value 1t has been an- nounced by William Cahill.
 Employes of the concern have proven among the leaders during the war bond efforts with 100 per cent participation in the payroll savings plan since October l943.
 During the recent Sixth War Loan Drive employees attained 136 1-2 per cent of quota.
 James E. Moran, chairman of the war finance committee for the city has announced that final returns for the recent drive soon will be compiled for publication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Late Realty
 News
Warranty Deeds

WdITduty DCSuS
 Antonio Solonito to Rose and Rocchina Mancini, property on Old road in the Bunker Hill section.
 Scovill Manufacturing Go. to Thomas P Crowley, property on Wood street.
 Thorsten H. Carlson and Henning Carlson to Harold c. Rowe, prop erty on Bunker Hill avenue.
 Morris J. Bisnovich to Dorothy M. Clemente, property on Kaytonne avenue.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Six mortgages for $5.20O each were filed from the A. & D., Inc. to Manchester Trust Co., on lots 23-28 on Revised Plan of Hilltop Homes", situated on Barbara street. The mortgages on the same day were assigned to Underwriters Trust Go.
 Oscar F. and Theresa M, Ander- son to the Waterbury Savings bank, $2,70C. property on Morse avenue. Thomas P. Crowley to the First Federal Savings and Loan Assn. Inc. $2,800, property on Wood street.
 Harold c. Rowe, to Anges U. Carl son. $7000 property on Bunker Hill avenue.
 Dorothy M. Clemente to First Federal Savings and Loan Assn, $8,000, property on Kaytonne ave- nue.
 Stephen w. Robinson to the Wa terpury Savings bank, $2 800, prop erty on East Main street.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Mattatuck Houses, Inc to Helen F.. Evans.
 Violet Jaquiery to Warren Jaquiery
 Colonial Trust Co.,, administrator of the estate of William Jaquiery to Warren Jaquiery.
 Virgil H, Waugh to Edith Waugh
 Release of Mortgage
 The Waterbury Savings bank re- leased six mortgages on various pieces of property throughout the vicity. Those whose properties were freed of mortgage liens are: Mary Capicello, Edward Kiely. Chauncey, Wilbur c. and Raymond c. Seeley, Iapolito and Gertrude Levonovic Michael Saldukas. and Stephen W. Robinson and Anna Robinson. Other releases filed were:
 A. Louise Smith to the Waterbury Trust Go.
 The Peoples Saving bank of Bridgeport to Joseph B. Ruskin and Marjorie Ruskin.
 Waterbury Building and Loan As- sociation. Inc. to Margaret Lefevre. Buckingham P. Merriman to Nick Cena.
 Irving William Pasternak to Frank Pentino.
 Agnes U Carlson 10 Thorsten H. Carlson and Henning Carlson. Morris J. Bisnovich to Waterbury Trust Go.
 The Waterbury Trust Go. to Oscar Houle.
 Also two releases of mortgages from Antonio Solomito to Leono Strollo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
MADE
 FOR COURT TRIALS

Court trials have been set for Jan. II in three more cases entered on the January criminal docket of the common pleas court. The cases are as follows: John r. Cogle. violating: rules of road; Everett E. Greene, reckless driving and evading re- sponsibility; and Ernest Choinard. breach of peace. Choinard and Greene entered pleas of not guilty yesterday, while Cogle will be put vo piea Jan. IL
 The case of Thomas Zooleck, who was charged with assault and breach of peace, was withdrawn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
OFFICIALS DIFFER
 ON RAZINC POWER
GOvernment-OWned StruC- ture on East Main St.
 Formally Condemned

The raging of an unoccupied building at 89l East Main street has not been ordered, pr. E. J. Godfrey. city health officer states yesterday, because the building is vacant, and thereby the case does not come un- der the jurisdiction of the board of health.
 The East Main street structure was previously reported by Build ing Inspector John T. Hartley to be in such a shaky condition it was like to collapse.
 The board had authorized Dr. Godfrey to rage the building. fol- lowing the report of the building inspector
 However, it was pointed out by Dr. Godfrey last night that the state statute gives the health board power to condemn a building which en- dangers public health only in the case that 1t is occupied If vacant he doubts whether the health board has such power.
 The board which has th3 power to | AOAbld NaNNAANyp AAOWNFSAt ~@ON. frey stated, and he had so instruct ed Daniel T. Harrington, local man ager of the HOLC, the present own CT.
 Upon being notified by MT. Far rington he had no authority to dis pose fthe building, Dr. Godfrey stated he had taken the matter Up with federal agency authorities. but had not obtained any satisfactory replies.
 The city ordinance on the raging of buildings which endanger public health is as follows:
 "When any existing building is to be demolished, statement is to be filed with the building inspector until a permit is issued and the owner of his agent must notify the building inspector of his inten- ton to demolish the building with in 24 hours before demolition be- gins"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
WAVES SEEKING
 RECRUITS HERE
Interviews to Be Held To- morrow, Friday in Post
 Office Building

Phyllis B. Mathiasen, SD. () 3/c, will be at the Navy Recruiting office here on Thursday and Friday, Jan- uary and 5, to recruit young wo- men, between the ages of 20 and 36 years for the WAVES, Chief Charles c. Brougham announced today.
 Young women who are interested in enlisting in this branch of the Navy are requested to call at the Navy Recruiting office, Post Office building, room 208. between the hours. of 9 and 5:30.
 Fifty-eight women from the Wa terbury district enlisted in the WAVES during the past year. Chief Brougham stated. A regulation was passed thre months ago permitting WAVES to volunteer for overseas service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Susan Peters, Film Stor, Much Better

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 3.-(UP)- Susan Peters. film actress, was showing improvement today, physi- clans said. after undergoing a two- hour operation for removal of a rifle bullet lodged in her spine dur ing a New Years Day hunting ac- cident
 The accident occurred near the Cuna Mesa Gun club in the noun tains east of here. The operation was performed yesterday at Mercy hospital by Dr. F. G. Hollander who said her condition was critical al- though she was "out of immediate danger
 Ms Peters told authorities that .22 caliber rifle discharged when she jared the exposed trigger as she picked the gun up from the ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued by the office of Building Inspector John T. Hart ley:
 William Price, pigeon coop on Bradley avenue. estimated cost, $50.
 Berkeley Undergarment Corp oratiOn, l96 Mill street. alteration change of windows. estimated cost $50.
 Peter SignOri. completion of one room, Perkins avenue. S2OO.
 Edward A. Riccutti. $2OO, cOn- structiOn of dOrmer window on property at III Academy avenue.
 Loretta McGivney, $2OO, con- structiOn of garage on property at 146 Frost road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Police BlOtter

Motor Patrolmen Walter Ogri- sek and John Phelan recovered an automobile on Congress avenue last night five minutes after Rev. Joseph Valantieius Of St. J0seph's church reported its theft from the church driveway.
 Detectives Paul MOynihan and James Stack are Investigating the theft of $500 from pOcketbOOk In . china closet last night at the home of Joseph DestafanO, 90 Bronson street. The detectives said that the thief had gained en- trance by prying open a window on the veranda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Fire Record

Bremen this morning eXtin- guished a chimney blaze at the home of Charles Tyrrell on Bucks Hill road and a cellar fire, caused by a short circuit, at the home of Randolph Bender on Gates ave- nue.
 Bremen were called out last night to extinguish a rubbish fire in the rear of 8l9 Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Adolf Ambrose, 1903 Bank street, who suffered severe injuries when he was caught between q cable and winch in the North plant of the American Brass Co. early this morning, was reported in fair condition today at Water bury hospital. His name is not on the danger list. Ambrose. a mOlder in the casting shop, was pulling a billet out of q mold when he slipped, hospital authorities said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
SKATING PROMISED
 LOCAL ENTHUSIASTS

Its rough but it's solid ice" was the comment of Park Supt. James J. Curtin today in announcing that skating is open to the public on all park ponds beginning today.
 For the first time this year the main pond at Fulton Park will be open for this seasonal sport al- though promising to be rough as are all others. Hamilton Park mas been decreed the toughest.
 The recent snow, and rain tol- lowed by the freezing weather has doughened the surface considerably and park authorities handicapped by the manpower shortage have been unable to cope with the Sit- uation as readily as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
MEMS LEAGUE PLANS
 ANNUAL STAG AFFAIR

The annual stag banquet of the Bunker Hill Mems league will be held Jan. p in the church gymna- sium, it was announced at meeting last night. Hugh Shields of Ridge field will entertain at the affair.
 Clarence H. Bartlett was elected Sergeant-at-arms at last nights meeting. President Harold s. Rogers presided. South American travel pictures on the American hih. way were shown by Charles McBur- n-y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
pr. John Condon'- Funeral Tomorrow

New York, Jan. 3. (UP)-Dr. John F. (Jafsie) Condon whose rendez- vous beside a graveyard with the Lindbergh baby's kidnaper cata- quilted him from class room ob- scurity to national fame will be buried tomorrow in gate of Heaven cemetery, Valhalla, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
CITY BOARDS PLAN
 REGULAR MEETINGS

A meeting of the finance board will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 D. m. Closing year transfers and the like will be presented for con- sideration.
 Police and fire boards are sched- uled to meet today at which time various retirements and appoint ments are scheduled