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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Deoth Tokes  Resident
 Mrs. Mary A. Spell.
 man Dies at St.
 MoFy's Hospital

SPELT.NTAN-Mrs. Mary A. Spell- man, widow of Michael F. Spell- man, 30 Willow street, died this morning at St. Mary,s hospital aft- er an extended illness. Mrs. Spell man was born in Waterbury and was 8 lifelong resident here, en- toying the highest respect and es- teetn of the community. She was communicant of St. Margaret's church. Her survivors are two daughters, Miss Gertrude L. Spell man, member of the faculty of the Walsh school, and Miss Irene J. Epellman of the faculty of the Rus- sell school. Also one son, Atty. Harry F. Spellman.
 Friends may call after 4 o'clock Saturday at the home of the de- ceased, 80 Willow street, from where the funeral will take place at SIS o'clock Monday morning to St. Margarets church, where solemn high Mass of requiem will be eel ebrated. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
 Members To M eet Tuesday
 DF. H. R. Edwards
 Guest Speaker
 At Hartford

Hartford, Oct. 19 = Dr. Herbert R. Edwards, Director of the Bureau of Tuberculosis, New York City De- partment of Health, will be the princpal speaker at the Sixth An nual meeting of the Connecticut Tuberculosis Association on Tues day, October g, at the City Club, Hartford. With Meeting the Tuber- culosis Problem Today" as the title of his talk, Dr. Edwards will em- phasize the increasing opportunities for coordinated programs between the official and voluntary agencies and will discuss case finding and clinic procedures. Dr. Edwards has been engaged in tuberculosis work for many years beginning at Sara mac Lake and later in Pennsylvania. He was formerly 8 medical field sec- retary for the National Tuberculosis Association and made a survey of tuberculosis among Indians. AS Di- rector of the Bureau of Tubercu- losiS in New Haven he was associat- ed with the Yale Medical School and in 1884 became the head of the tuberculosis division in the New York City Health Department.
 Dr. David R. Lyman, Medical di- rector of Gaylord Farm Sanatorium, Wallingford, will introduce Dr. Ed- wards at the dinner session at 6:30 o'clock. Judge Richard H. Ireland, Norwalk, president of the Connec- ticut Tuberculosis Association, will preside at all sessions of the con- ference, beginning at o'clock, and Miss Mabel Baird, Executive Secre- tary, will report on the work of the association for the year.
 Colonel Ira V. Hiscock, on inactive status from the Army, and head of the Yale University Department of Public Health, will report for the Committee on Nominations, pre- senting 8 slate of directors for two years and officers for the coming year. Other members of the conn., mittee are: Mrs. Douglas M. Cruik- shank, Stamford, and Mrs. Reginald P. Tracy, Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Provisions Approved On Wage Setups.
 20 City Employes
 Benefit By
 Adjustments

The Board of Finance yesterday approved the transfer of e, 5,266.4S tt cover the cost-of-living adjustments for more than 20 employees whose salaries are set in the charter. The salary raise, retroactive to January 1, 1945, was sanctioned by the Finance and Aldermanic Boards under a law passed by the General Assembly.
 Following 8 report by Controller Neil Maloney that @l50 in excess of $45O set up in his budget for the observance of Armistice Day cele- brations was requested by veterans, the transfer was approved. Other transfer approved included:
 Street Department, $1,000 for re- pairs to equipment and replacement of parts.
 . Department of Public Welfare, $500 for fuel supplies at Brookside home.
 City Court, $500 for oface sup- plies and expenses.
 Police Department, $45 to cover the cost of policemen attending the funerals of former members of the department.
 Bureau of Water, $500 for meter parts.
 A bill passed by the General As- sembly concerning liability of the Board of Education for department employees will be studied by the corporation counsel and budget di- rector. The Education Board re- quested clariflcation of the policy to be followed here to cover any liability that may be incurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Deoth Takes FormerLocoI Business Mon Stephen Keefe's
 Rites Monday
 Morning

KEEFE-Stephen Keefe, former restaurant proprietor of Waterbury also former owner of the American House, Hamilton, Bermuda, died suddenly this morning at New T1a- ven Hospital.
 MT. Keefe was born in Waterbury, son of the late Daniel and Honora (ShieD Keefe, and was resident here for several years before going to New Haven, IS years ago.
 His survivors are a sister, Mrs. Agnes Crowley, Dearborn, Mich, and three nieceS, Miss Helen Leary, and Mrs. Joseph Garvey of Water bury and Mrs. Mary Patterson, San Francisco; also a nephew, Charles Boyce of New York City.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, at 8:l5, Monday to the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Old St. Joseph,s cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home, 270 West Main street, Sat- urday and Sunday from 2 to 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Wosp, Fall River Will Dock Monday

Boston, Oct. 19-(UP)-American hluejacketS swarmed ashore from tied-up warships today even as sailor-conscious Boston prepared to welcome thousands more of their mates who will arrive next week aboard six fighting craft.
 The aircraft carrier Wasp and the cruiser Fall River will dock here Monday followed the next day by the speedy invasion transport Hunt CT Marshall. The submarines Whale Paddle and Drum are scheduled to arrive later in the week.
 The ships, including at least six which already are docked, will be opened to the public starting Oct. 27-Navy Day. For the first time since the wars beginning, each craft will have its name blazoned on the sides.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Leon Chap onis, Sr., Chestnut Hill road, will be held tomorrow at 8:15 from the Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter street, to St. Joseph's Church for a solemn high Mass at 9 a. m. Bur- ial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 Funeral services for Amos B. Goodspeed, Union City road, Pros- pect, were held today at Il a. m. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Ariel Aims worth. Advent Christian Church, of- ficiating. Burial will take place Sat- urday in North Vienna. Maine.
 The funeral of Vito A. Scacco, 16 Branch street, will be held Satur- day at from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes avenue, to St. Lucy's Church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from ? to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Sylvester Dulskis, 92 Norton street, was held this morning from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Congress avenue, at 8:45 to St. Joseph's church where 8 solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Joseph J. Valen- tiejuS, assisted by Rev. Edward Rzdzevich and Rev. Dr. Joseph Bogusas. Music was under the direc- ton of the church organist, Alex ander Aleksis, and the Soloists were Mrs. Florence Petrosky, Vera Ma Zaika, Stephanie Sapranas and Miss Ann Dulskis, @ granddaughter of the deseased. Burial was in Cal. vary cemetery. Committal services were conducted by Father Valan- tiejus. The bearers, all employees of the Chase Metal Works, included Frank SnirpunaS. John Sakalaus- kas, George Vanyo, Ignas Acas, Ern- melt Nixon and Charles Cook.
 Funeral services were held this morning for Mrs. Patrick Ford, 24 Luke street, at 8:3O from the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street, to St. Francis Xavier church at g where a solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. David O'Keefe, Rev. Francis J. Doherty, sub deacon. Rev. Laurence Skelly was seated in the sanctuary, Martin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Thousands Welcome
 RatfIaship New York

New York, Oct. 10 = (UP) - The Battleship New York, the only major ship to stay on the job at Okinawa without relief for 79 days, arrived home today for Q cheering welcome from thousands of New Workers.
 She joined the ten other warships already berthed here for the cele- bration of Navy day Oct. 27, when President Truman will review a fleet of 50 Navy vessels.
 The New York, third oldest of her type, was built in New York in 1911. She was the flagship of the Amer ican squadron at the German NAvy's surrender at Scapa Flow in 1918.
 The Cruiser Boise, originally scheduled to arrive with the New York today, will not arrive until to- morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

Cunningham was organiSt ana solo, iSt.
 The delegation representing Washington Park Community Club were Mrs. Thomas O'Donnell, Mrs. Catherine Fitzpatrick, Mrs. George Lynch, Mrs. Gus Muecino, Mrs. Edith Blankey. Burial was in Cal vary cemetery. Father Sullivan read the committal services at the grave. Bearers were Harry Simpson, George Holmes, John Parker, Mat thew Murphy, Patrick Murphy and John Dalton.
 The funeral of Michael Santoro, 66 North Leonard St., was held this morning at 8:15 from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank St., to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church for 8 solemn high Mass of requiem at 9, with Rev. Thomas Dignan, assisted by Rev. Austin Saunders, deacon and Rev. Paul Rivard, Sub- deacon. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery and Father Saunders read the committal prayers. Pallbear- CTS were Antonio Torie, Charles Marciano, Frank DiStefano, Frank Berardi, Kenneth Muccino and John Baccardi.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Martha, FIolton, wife of George Rowland Iolton were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Anderson Funeral Home 70 Central avenue. The bear CTS were Sidney V. Hole, Harold An drew, Walter Bowyer, Charles Earl, Joseph McEvoy, and James Wilcox. Burial was in Old Pine Grove cerl- etery, Rev. Samuel Budde, officiat- ing.
 The funeral services for Mrs. Ern- ma Augusta Modrow, wife of Albert Modrow, were held this afternoon at 3:3O from the Anderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. Burial was in New Pine Grove cemetery. Rev. Conner Lewis and Rev. Bruce Whit temore, officiated.
 The bearers were; Charles Payne, Adolph Dressel, Emrey Taylor, Carl Abram and James Morrow.
 The funeral of Mrs. Josephine (Gargullo) Ella, was held this morn ing at 8 o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, to St. Lucy'S church where solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrat- ed by Rev. Alessio Riccio, with Rev. Michael McVerry, deacon and Rev. Felix Scoglio, sub-deacon. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with Father Scoglio reading the committal serv- ices. The bearers were; Salvatore Sciaccia, John Mongillo, Laurence Berthiaune, Alfonso Russo, Charles Sergi and Rocco Marchitto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
$Te3,0O0 BuiIdinq
 Permit Given Today

The Eastern Color Printing CO. VIII build a factory building op Commercial street. costing $19S ,OOO according to a building permit is- sued today.
 The structure will be constructed or brick, and will be three story high. Dimensions are 125 feet by 7l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
Hospital Bulletins

Lewis James, 55, 271 Homessead avenue, was admitted to Water bury hospital at 2 a. n. today suffering from . deep IaceratiOn of the scalp sustained when he fell down . flight of stairs at his home and struck his head against . glass table top. He was reported to be in good condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

Lucien VOisvert, 15, @ East Clay street, was admitted to st. Mary's hospital early last night when he sustained first and second degree burns Of his right forearm while burning papers at his home, He was later discharged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

BUILDING PERMITS Sagal Lous Products, addition to garage, 176 Watertown avenue, 5000.
 Louis Tedesco, 69 Citizens ave- nue, chicken coop, $75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

feet. Ebert J. Richmond Is the arch- fleet.
 The company will also make an addition to its present building On Commercial street, estimated to cost S7.O0O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

Marie Hamnnan, 05, 1s Oak street, Naugatuck, who received Contusions of both legs when she was struck by . car early last night while crossing Water street m Maugatuck, was reported to be in . good condition today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

James Moore, telegraph editor OR Ihe Democrat, who has been a patient ct St. Mary's hospital for the past few days, Is in good con- dltAon and is expected to be dis- charged this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

ther, Attorney John w. Larkin, both of New Rochelle, N. r., formerly of Derby.
 The funeral was held Monday in Auburn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
MASSES

HAYDEN--A months mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated Mondsv morning at 7:30 o'clock, at St. Francis Xavier church, for the re pose of the Soul of the late Mrs, c. Nellie Hayden. 2t CARTSSTMI-A 3rd anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat- urday morning at 500 o'clock st Our Lady of Lourdes church, for the repose of the. soul of the late Cab riel Carissimi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

A "toothpick" in aviation par lance is a long slim propeller with out much pitch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

SINGLE-Mrs. Anna Single, vii dow of William Single, 140 Cherry St., died suddenly yesterday after. noon. pr. Edward H. Kirschbaum medical examiner, attributed deatt to heart attack.
 Mrs. Single for 8 former resi- dent of Washington Hill, her late husband having been a caretake1 at washington Park for many years.
 She is survived by one daughter Miss Lillian Single, of this city and a son, Pfc. William M. Single now stationed with the U. 8. Army in Belgium.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at g o'clock from the Mul- vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to 1t D. m. Saturday from 2 to 10 p. m and Sunday 2 to 10 p. m.
 LAUDATI - Mrs. Elizabeth Chiu- sano Laudati, 62, wife of Samuel Laudati, 30 Van Orman street, Oak vile, died last night at St. Marys hospital.
 A native of Italy, Mrs. Laudati had been a resident of this country for 40 years. She resided in Water bury for 12 years and in Oakville for the last 28 years.
 Survivors include two sons, Louis, Oakville, and Carmine J., of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Carmine Lamberti, of this city, and Mrs. Sal- vatore Costa and Mrs. Carmine Mancino, both of Oakville; and seven grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Monday from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, to St. Mary Magdalen church, Oakville, where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated, time to be announced. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday from to 10 p. m.
 LARKIN - Dr. Edmund J. Lar kin, former member and chaplain of the Waterbury Lodge of Elxs, died Oct. Il in Auburn, N. Y. His home was at William street, that city.
 pr. Larkin, a former resident of Derby, lived there until 30 years ago when he went to New York. While there he was official dentist for the New York Giants. He also had a wide dental practice among professional people in New York City. He was the son of the late MT. and Mrs. John Larkin, for many years residents of Seymour.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Hunt Larkin, he is survived by 6 sister, Mrs. Ira F. Hoyt, and a bro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19

Cnimbote, Peru, soon will have 6 new luxury tourist hotel, overlook ing the bay and ocean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-19
OBITUARY

MORLEY-Timothy Morley, 6e South View street, died yesterday afternoon at Waterbury Hospital after brief illness.
 Born in Waterbury, the son of the late Patrick and Mary McDer- mott Morley, he was employed as a painter for the Chapman Co.,, New Haven. MT. Morley was a veteran of World War I, having served with Battery A, 303d Field Artillery.
 Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Helen Byron, of this city, and Mrs. Charles Cavanaugh, New town; and a niece, Miss Rita Byron, of this city.
 The funeral will be held Monday from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., at 8:l5 to St. Francis Xavier Church. at 9 o'clock Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. home today from 2 to 10 p. m. Sat- urday and Sunday from 2 to 10 p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-01-07

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-01-07

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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21

Ono division on Okinawa car
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HEALTH PROGRAM
TO Be DEBATED
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-Rt

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-lR-
President Truman's request Tor
broad health and medical program
received assurances today of early
congressional attention but de-
ferred action. Its points also met
with bob approval and disapprov'
al of he American Medical as.
sociaion.
Rep. Priest O-Tenn, chair
man of the House Interstate
Health subcommittee promised
hearings soon, but he declined to
say just when they would start or
how long they might last.
Senator Wagner D.-N.Yo, who
with Rep Dingel D.-Mich.) intro
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ident's recommendations, predict
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within two months.
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medical profession.
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