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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
St. Francis XaOier Church Holds Golden Jubilee Services Sunday
Archbishop Murray To Preach Sermon

Final preparations for the Golden Jubilee ceremonies of St. Francis Xavier church to be held tomorrow starting with a solemn high Mas at II a. m. were completed today
 Most Rev. John c. Murray, Arch bishop of St. Paul. Minn., native oi Waterbury and St. Francis parish will preach at tomorrow's high lighting service of the day. Rev James A. Frederick. pastor of the local church will act as host tc visiting clergy and to parishioners al the reception to be held in the af- ternoon.
 Most Rev. Henry J. O'Brien of Hartford will preside at the solemn high Mass which will bt celebrated by Rev. William Casey, Q former member of the parish.
 Solemn Benediction services to- morrow night will be celebrated by Rev. Raymond J. Kennedy with the speaker to be the Rev. Joseph E Kinney. Both of these priests are former members of the parish also
 Also participating and assisting in the days events will be curates of St. Francis Xavier, Rev. James J. Sullivan and Rev. David M. o. Keefe.
 Members of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus and other fraternal organizations will be pres- ent in full regalia. City and state officials have been invited.
 Ceremonies for the deceased ot the parish including the II service men who gave their lives in World war II will be conducted.
 One of the older churches 1n Waterbury the 5oth anniversary ser vices will mark day of distinc- tion for the clergy and parishioners of the Baldwin street parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17

kCOnClMued rom Page D tally to spread oil on the troubled waters of Army-Navy relations over the merger fight.
 On the first score Nimtiz said he had discussed the proposal for a single department of the armed forces, retaining it's own Air Force and Marine Corps unimpaired. |" with special chiefs of staff com- mittee in December, 1914.
 Experience Shows Different
 "At that time" he said, "the ad- vantages claimed appeared to be attainable and without opportun- ity for adequate study expressed my approval of a single depart ment
 With the passage of time an6 with greater war experience I no longer favor the single depart ment. now believe that the the oretical advantages of such a mer- ger are unattainable, whereas the disadvantages are so serious that i is not acceptable"
 Turning to the main argumen Nimitz supported the views O. Eisenhower as far as unity of com mand in the field is concerned. Bu he held 1t was not necessary tt carry that on to a single overal command in Washington.
 Supports FOrrestaPs Plan
 He thought, however, that somi such arrangemen. as the join chiefs of staff "or whatever perma nent organization of that kind Con gress may approve" might be desir able. He also supported Navy Sec, retary James V. Forrestal's propos al for national security counci formed around the secretaries O State, War and Navy.
 Tn addition Nimitz said a join supply set up under the chiefs O. staff might help solve common problems of logistics and supply And he said he recognized the neec for a central intelligence organiza, ton.
 Nimitz opposed establishment o, a separate air force, sought by Army Air Force leaders as an alternative to a unified defense system.
 He said a seperate air force would require its own supply system in. volving a tremendous aggregation of shipping" and large ground crews all requiring additional ship-bornt supplies. This. he said, would moi only cause duplication of effort bui "a possibility of duplication"
 More than l70OO workers in India are now making matches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
US. Disfovors BuIgors' Polls
 Claim Elections
 Not Democratic

Washington, Nov. IT - (UP) - The United States today informed the Bulgarian government that it does not believe the elections sched- uled for Nov. IS vii be truly demo- cratic" and that they therefore will not promote the conclusion of a peace treaty with that nation.
 Through Maynard Barnes, its po- litical representative in Bulgaria, the State Department told the gov- ernment of Bulgaria that from the elections now scheduled for Nov. IS, important democratic elements are excluded through the operation of a single list of candidates"
 "Theer are indications that the free expression of popular will is be- ing further restricted by threats Of coercion and later reprisals," the State department said.
 Barnes reminded the Bulgarian government that 1t had received the findings of Mark Ethridge, special representative of Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, who has been en- gagged in Investigating the Balkan elections. His findings have been made known to Great Britain and Russia as well, Barnes added. Eth ridges report has not been made public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17

(Continued from Page D talization. Fourteen of the injured were brought to Memorial Hospital here, four to St. Joseph's Hospital and four to Holy Family Hospital in La Porte, Ind.
 Witnesses said the Luxury train was speeding east at 75 to 30 miles an hour when the west-bound feight train on the opposite track became uncoupled. One of its cars fell into the Commodore's path. Planking Derails Freight ..
 Loose planking at a crossing was caught in the freight engine under carriage and caused the freight de- railment, railroad police said.
 The engineer, Frank P. Davidson 66, Elkhart, Ind, jammed in his brakes, but was unable to halt the flyer. The locomotive plowed into the derailed freight car seconds af- terit toppled over. Davidson was hospitalized with injuries.
 The engine and seven cars-one dormintory car for the train crew lounge car and five sleeperS- caromed off the freight car, smash ing into a corn field. Six other cars "a diner, lounge car and fouf Sleepers-were derailed.
 Boyd D. Stiver, Al, Millersburg, Ind, a fireman, had a fractured skull, and Dale Becker, 42, Elkhart Ind, also a fireman, suffered an injured hip. Eighteen of those hos pitalized were New York Central employees.
 New Haven Man Hurt
 One of the injured was patient of the Newport, R. l., Navy hospital Seaman 1/c Vincent L. Nuzzo, 19, of New Haven, Conn, who suffered shock and bruises.
 Two Navy nurses moved through the wreckage administering first aid. One of them, It. (jg) Arlene Hardy, 25, Revere, Mass, was brought to Memorial hospital here for treatment of shoulder injury and shock. The other, It. (js) Helen M. Nichols, 21, of Marlborough Mass, was not hurt.
 Frank Schneider, New York buyer who was on the train, said he felt jolt as the engineer ap- piled the brakes, then there was sharp crash and everything went topsy-turvy.
 Everybody was thrown on top of everybody else, suitcaseS crashed all around, glass broke and women be- gan screaming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
NOTICE
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court,
 November 9th, l945.
 ESTATE OF Amelia P. Witzman, late of the town of Waterbury, In said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to MILDRED II. SILVERNAIL, Administratrix Address 62S Wilson St., Waterbury Per Order of Court
 Attest: JOHN J. HOWARD, 11-l7-St Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
Forum ofAir' P. M. Local Newspapermen
 Speak on Military
 ConscripMon

Two prominent Waterbury news papermen will be heard over the Connecticut Forum of the Air" next Monday evening, when Pres ident Truman's bill for youth train ing will be discussed.
 Raymond J. Tanning, managing editor of the Waterbury Republican American and J. Maxim Ryder, gen. eral1 manager of The Waterbury Democrat will argue for conscription of young men for military service, while Thomas F. Brennan, president of the Central Labor Council of the American Federation of Labor and Guy Douglas. associated with Nor- man Thomas, Socialist leader, will take an opposing stand.
 The program, broadcast weekly from various cities and towns in the state, will originate Monday at the University Club in Waterbury, and will be heard over Station WATR and the Yankee Network between 10:30 and II p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17

terested to know that this stands for pretty little plum blosson."
 Autry's Men Attackers
 A gang of wild westerners straight out of Gen Autry movie hi-jacked freight train outside the city limits and swiped IS cases of whisky from a box car. The Texas Baptists resolved that Baylor Uni verSity should not present an hon. orary degree to a citizen we'll known to have had drink, at least once, of Bourbon whisky. Baylor University said it couldn't renig now in honoring MT. Truman.
 A 4l-pound turkey with a red gleam in its eye arrived at the White House from Minnesota. So did the ladies of the press, some in long dresses and some in short, for a buffet dinner with the First Lady. The feminine writers held meet ing beforehand about the length Of their skirts, but could reach no agreement.
 Americas auto dealers ignored reports of an powered motor car in London and pressed the government to announce higher ceiling prices on old-fashioned gasoline automobiles. Premier Clement Attlee spoke of the Record at a luncheon of the over- seas writers; he spilled no secrets, but it was a good meal.
 The National Association of Clothing dealers said it was a shame the way the pants makers keep making the pants too big to fit the lean-waisted younger gener- ation. Nothing much came from the bor-Management conference ex- cept cigar smoke.
 Service Heads Differ
 General Eisenhower testified that the Army should be combined with the Navy; Admiral Nimitz rushed to Washington to say 1t shouldn't Ceiling prices of nylon stockings go down % per cent on Tuesday, but as my bride says, what's the use oi cutting the price of nothing? Sena. tor Alben w. Barkley of Kentucky claims Congress can't quit before Christmas. Seven Italians arrived by plane to be witnesses at the treason trial of Poet Ezra Pound who's still in Italy. The Dean oi Canterbury Cathedral came to town in his black gaiters.
 Two dry goods displays opened in the House office building, one designed to prove OPA is a boon; the other, with an almost identical stock of fiuffy-ruffies, to show 1t is menace.
 Barring announcements from the motormen and the conductors in meeting at the Wardman-Park Hotel, the capital street car strike will resume on Wednesday. That's the beauty of an island in the South Pacific; no modern improve meRts. ..AansAa-A1sz.ls.4.4.isnla snla samsa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
YeIIowCo Case Pending
 State Labor Board
 To Hear Arguments

Representatives of the Yellow Cab Co. and Truck Drivers Local 677, AFL will meet here Nov. 27 before representatives of the State Labor Relations Board, Timothy Collins, AFL president has disclosed.
 The dispute centers around whether employees of the cab con- pany are elegible to join the Union which is now trying to organize these drivers. Also to be aired is the question of back-pay for two driv- CTS who were recently reinStated by the board.
 The AFL charged Edward Grady, owner of the cab company, engaged in an unfair labor practice when he fired four drivers for, the union claimed, union activity. After two hearings here, the board ordered Grady to rehire two of the men, Rocco Capobianco and William Ro- binofsky, with compensation for lost earnings, less money they had earned during the time they were not employed by the company. Complaints of two other drivers Peter Foley and Henry Shaker, were dismissed by the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17

his teeth knocked out.
 Filler Buried Alive
 The deaths of three American fiiers, one of whom was bayoneted and buried alive, after they had been forced down on Batan Island north of Luzon was described by Rafael Puno, Filipino witness.
 He said the f1ierS, Captains Will liam Burgh, Philip M. Martin and one unidentified airman were cap- tured and tortured in November 1914.
 He said the Japanese blindfolded Burgh, bayoneted him in the stom- ach, neck and breast and buried him alive.
 An English-speaking Japanese prisoner of war, Masaki Kawachi who acted as an interpreter for Burgh, corroborated Puno's testi- mony.
 He added that Burgh asked his executioners for 8 cigaret. They gave it to him but allowed him only two puffs before bayoneting him, he said.
 Yamashita Gave Orders
 Filemon Castillejos of Batan Is- land testified the fliers were killed because the island commander, Gen. Tajima, received an order from Gen. Yamashita "to execute American prisoners of war in the Philippines" "
 He said this was told to him by a Japanese officer within hearing of members of his family. The de- fense threatened complete inves- tigation which may prolong the case for weeks.
 The prosecution sprang another surprise by calling It. Gen. Shizuwo Yokoyama, who commanded Manila ground forces.
 Prosecutor Capt. Jack Pack was interrupted by Maj. Gen. R. B. Reynolds, commission president, and asked what he intended to prove by the witness.
 To Prove Command
 That Yamashita was in charge of the Navy, Army and Air Forces and was in direct communication with them at all times" Pack re- piled.
 Yokoyama testified that Yam ashita was his superior from Oct. 1, 1944 until Japan surrendered.
 The fuzzy-topped. booted Yoko- yama denied in response to a ques- tion from Reynolds that he had received any orders regarding kill ings and the burning of Manila.
 By whose orders were Filipinos killed in areas under your com- mand?" Reynolds asked.
 "No one ever issued such orders, the witness said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
Mary A. MoIoney Rites Held Today

A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock this morning in St. Margaret's Church for the late Mrs. Mary Ann (Quig- ley) Maloney, widow of Cornelius Maloney, founder and publisher Of The Waterbury Democrat. Tn e funeral was held from the home of the deceased, 541 Willow street, at 8:3O o'clock. Delegations including many prominent city officials, rep resentative of the Waterbury Demo- crat staff, members of the Rosary Confratrenity Society of St. Mar garet's Church were among the various groups in attendance.
 A special musical program with full choir participating was render ed under the direction of Professor John L. Bonn.
 Burial was in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
N.Y.. Police Apprehend Fugitive
 Leroy Watson
 Returned to
 Training School

Leroy Watson, 18, interned at the Southbury Training School since last May on charges that he was bothering several Waterbury wom- en, was returned to that institution yesterday morning by police of Patterson, N. Y. following his es- cape sometime Tuesday night.
 The youth, who lived in a barn on the Country Club road prior to his arrest on May IT, was the ob- ject of search in that section since Tuesday. u was learned that the youth had a brother living in Pat terson; and State Police of the Brewster Barracks were notified and apprehended the fugitive.
 Watson was charged with molest- ing several women of Waterbury and was the object of many com- plaints among which was one that he had attempted to snatch the purse from the hand of woman as she stepped from a bus in Middle bury. Another woman testified at Superior Court hearings, that upon returning to her home one night she discovered the youth sanding in the kitchen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
 Rasmussen Rites Here
 Young Naval Flyer
 Dies in Crash

According to a Navy Department telegram received here last night. It. Hans Rasmussen, USN, g, a na- tive of Waterbury, was killed yes- terday morning in plane crash at Jackson, Fla.
 The telegram, received here by the mans uncle, Floyd Rasmussen, Esther Avenue, did not disclose de- tails of the crash, but MT. Rasmus- sen stated today that his nephew died as the result of injuries re- ceived in the crash.
 Ut. Rasmussen graduated from Tinker Grammar School in this city and shortly thereafter moved to Easton, Pa, with his parents. He attended Easton High School and Pennsylvania State College prior to receiving an appointment to the U. s. Naval Academy at Annapolis In 1943 he was graduated from the Academy with the rank of ensign and was immediately assigned to sea duty.
 It. Rasmussen is the son of MT. and Mrs. Ernest Rasmussen MT Rasmussen is works manager of the Bassick Mfg Go. of Bridgeport and Mrs. Rasmussen resides in Easton
 The fiier was named after his grandfather, Hans Rasmussen, one of the pioneer settlers of the Town Plot section. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother. It Merwin Rasmussen, USN, now al sea aboard the USS Truxton; and a sister, Mrs. Lucille Masler.
 Funeral services will be held al the Anderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave, with burial in the family plot, Old Pine Grove Gene tery, time and other arrangements to be announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
WATERVIllE Correspondent, hirA Gertrude Lanes Telephone S-6sll
Emmu French Weeds Nov. p At St. Johns
 Mrs. Richard Lane
 Shower Hostess
 Last Evening

Waterville, Nov. 17- Mrs. Rich ard Lane was hostess last evening at a miscellaneous shower in honor fo Mrs. Emma French at her home on Ashley street. Mrs French is be- ing married Nov 9 at o'clock at St. Johns Church to John Ash more of South Main street. The guest of honor was presented with beautiful pair of boudoir lamps and & hammered silver dish. A buffet lunch was served. Present were: Mabel Sullivan, Mrs. Doro- thea Sullivan, Mrs. Hilda PartisS, Mrs. Agnes Dews, Mrs. Rita Healey Miss Sue Cocchio1a, Mrs. Marjorie Lepper, Mrs. Mae O'Brien, Mrs. Agnes Hay, Mrs. Maurice Sheehan, Mrs. Helen Branch, Mrs. Laura Mo- Govern, Mrs. Marie Collins, Mrs. Ann Kennedy, Mrs. Katherine Kennedy, and Miss Pauline Persio.
 Victory stamp sales at Sprague School on Nov. 18th, amounted to $21090. There were no rooms this week with one-hundred pervent sales. Rooms having the greatest sales were: Miss Marie CaseyS third and fourth grades $86.20; Miss Rose Robins second grade $25.75; Miss Elizabeth Blodgetts sixth grade $22.20; Miss McGee's fifth grade $13.75; and Miss Gladys Monroe's eighth grade $11.20.
 Pfc. Charles Silva, son of Jose Silva of Downes street, has been granted his honorable discharge from the Army and has returned to his position at the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 Alfred Botelho, seamon first -class husband of Mrs. Olive Botelho of Fort Hill avenue, has arrived home with an honorable discharge after three years in the Navy, most of 1t spent in the Pacific.
 Ensign Walter Herman, son of MT. and Mrs. Walter Norman of Pembroke avenue, has been placed on the inactive list of the U. s. Naval Reserve. He was in the Navy for 32 months and was a co-pilot operating from bases at Tinian, Peleliu and Two Jima and has 800 combat hours to his credit.
 Pfc. Minot Greene, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Greene of Col onial avenue, has been given his discharge from the Army. Minot has served in Alaska and in Eng land and other spots in Europe.
 TISgt. Ellsworth Corcoren, son of Mrs. Florence Corcoran of Man. vile street, has been givein his honorable discharge from the Army also after three years of service. He has returned to his home.
 Church services for tomorrow are as follows:
 Waterville Union Church-Morn- ing Worship service at 10 a. m.: Sunday School at II o'clock. Eve ming EHangelistic service at 7:3o p. m.
 Gospel Hall-Breaking of Bread at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School at 6:30 and Evening Gospel meeting at 7:3o p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
OBITUARY

MITCHELL-Margaret A. Mitchell, formerly of Waterbury, died Thurs day morning at Orange. N. J. She was the wife of the late Martin Mitchell.
 Survivors include daughter, Mrs. Frank Van Doren, Fall River, Mass, two sisters, Sister Anna Bridget, Fall River, Mass, and Mrs. Morgan Burke, Waterbury; two brothers Timothy Luddy, and Patrick Luddy Ansonia.
 Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the fam fly residence ASA Fairview avenue Orange, to the Church of Our Lady of the Valley where high Mass oi requiem will be celebrated, at { o'clock. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven cemetery, Hanover, N. J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
J. M. Sullivan Rites to Be Held Monday Former U. s. Time Corp Worker Dies in New
 Haven

James M. Sullivan, 128 Franklin street, widely known and highly es- teemed resident of Waterbury for many years, died yesterday morn ing at the New Haven hospital after a brief illness. Born in Eagle Har- Dor, Michigan, MT. Sullivan, came to Waterbury 35 years ago and en- tered the employ of the U. s. Time Corp. at that time. He retired Sep tember 30 of this year.
 He was the son of the late Mich ael and Maria Hennessey Sullivan and a communicant of Immaculate Conception church. His wife, Mrs. Philomena (Fleming) Sullivan, died March IT of this year.
 Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. E. J. Davidson, Branford; three sons, James F., Brooklyn, N. r.; Maj. Francis J., Windsor; Richard J., Waterbury; and four grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulvile funeral home, 270 West Main street, Monday at 10:15 8. m. to Immaculate Conception church at II for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 4 to 10 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 10 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
FUNERALS

A military funeral for August G. Osborne, 57 NH Plain street, was held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, this morning at II o'clock. Burial was in New Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Anthony (Donato) DiDonato, 331 Bishop street, was held this morning at a. m. from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Will low street, to Our Lady of LourdeS church for 8 solemn high Mass at g. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Henry Buel VanNess, 84, Ansonia, who died in Danbury hospital of injuries suf- fered in an auto accident in New town Tuesday, will be held today at 2 p. m. at the Munson funeral home, Woodbury. Burial will be in Bethlehem cemetery.
 A military funeral for Edward F. Fowler, former member of the Wa terbury Fire Department for 10 years, will be held Monday at SIS a. m. from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to the Immaculate Conception church. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g. Burial will be in old St. JoSeph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to 10 D. m. MT. Fowler died Thurs day at the U. s. Veterans hospital, Northampton, Mass, after long ill., ness. He was taken i'll in March, 1880.
 The funeral of Walter Reynolds, 28 Second avenue, will be held Monday at 9:l5 a. m. from the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, to Immaculate Conception church for a solemn high Mass at TO- Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today and tomorrow from 3 to 10 p. m.
 Funeral services for Herbert Garthwait, a native of Wolcott whose wife is Rose (Bauer) Garth wait, 729 Winchester avenue, New Haven, were held yesterday after noon at the funeral home of Walker & Sons, 1201 Chapel street, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17
NOTICE CORNER 0 FWATERTODN AND MORNINGSIDE AVENUES

Notice is hereby given that the Board of zoning Appeals. appointed under the Building Zone Ordinance, will hold public hearing on Tues day evening, November 20th, l945, at 8 o'clock. PM. in the City Court Room, City Hall. Grand Street, on the application of Julia Cochiola for exemption from Section of the Building Zone Ordinance so that 8 garage may be erected at the corner of Watertown and Morning side Avenues.
 All persons or corporations hav- ing any interest in tfe above mat ter should appear and be heard in relation thereto at the time and place above specified.
 BOARD or zONNG APPEALS
 JOHN DI CORPO, Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-17

Two captured German U-boats visiting ports in Britain and North ern Ireland raised $37 400 for King Georges Fund for Sailors.
 South Africa does not expect all it's troops to return home until 1946.