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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Late Realty Neu,s

The following documents have been file dat the office of Town Clerk Mary T. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 Edward P. Wallace to Nellie E Wallace, property on Spring Gar den avenue.
 Salvatore Musso to Antonio o Caruso and Lucia Caruso, property on Citizens avenue.
 Sebastiano Musso to Antonio c Caruso and Lucia Caruso, property on CitibenS avenue.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Antonio c. CaruSo and Lucia Caruso to the First Federal Savings & Loan association of Waterbury. property on Citizens avenue, $3,90O
 Quit Claim Deeds AleSsandrina Divigard to Carmela Divigard, property on Watertown avenue
 Assignment of Mortgage Colonial Trust Co.,, as trustee for Helen Sperry to the Colonial Trust Co.,, as trustee of the Masonic Home Endowment fund.
 Colonial Trust Co.,, as trustee of the Masonic Home Endowment fund to the Colonial Trust Go. as trustee under the will of James A. Scutt.
 Release of Mortgages l.. Russell Carter to Luisa DiVito. Joseph Svenkunas to Joe Brac- ulis.
 First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Waterbury to Charles Monfette.
 Waterbury Trust Co. to George E. Francis ct al.
 Homeowners' Loan corporation to The Citizens and Manufacturers Alice M. Legge. National Bank of Waterbury, trus- tee under the will of Martha J. Basham to B. Frank Ball.
 The Prudential Insurance Com pany of America to J. Alphonse Robicharid.
 Lazzaro I4aldassari to John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
DY T-SGT. JACK POSSE lstnrs and Stripes Mediterranean
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Written for NEA Service

Written for NEA Service
 Venice, July 6.-This jeweled city q the Adr.aJIc is one of the most unique places in the world, for it will never see a jeep. You drive over q two mile causeway from the main- land to the rotunda on the edge of Venice and no further. From here on you get around by gondola through its liquid streets, or on your feet via its maze of a thou sand alleyways and 400 bridges.
 No Allied soldier wants to use his feet, naturally, so today Vene- ton gondoliers are enjoying a boom business such as they never before encountered during the hey-day of American tourists. Tourists were pikers compared to American sol- diers when it comes to spending dough, chortled gondolier called Jolo, who ought to know.
 FIGHT FOR FARES
 Jolo says soldiers make better customers than tourists, anyway, because they don't expect to be serenaded. Just the opposite: these crazy liberators do their own sing ing.
 Tn most essentials, the gondola remains much as in the days of Columbus, with the bow still curving ornamental iron beak and with the stern curving sharply up-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Day Nursery MatrOn

Mrs. Hedwig Schumacher will succeed Mrs. Jannett Krell as matron of the Naugatuck day nursery Sept. l, it was learned to- day. Mrs. Krell has served in that capacity for eight years Until Sept l, Mrs. Schumacher, who has been acting as assistant for some time will serve as acting matron.
 Her assistants will be Mrs. Irene Hollywood and Mrs. Samuel Clark.
 The day nursery will reopen Monday and children between the ages of two and seven will be &C., commodated but no new applicants will be received until later in the month, Mrs. Clarence Austin, pres ident, said
 Pfc. Gallucci Recovering
 Pfc. Patsy Gallucci of Arch street was wounded in the Okinawa bat tie and is recovering at a naval hospital in the Marianas, it was learned Thursday. He is member of the Marine Corps.
 Pfc. Gallucci told his wife, Anna, in a letter that he was only in 8 letter that he was only "nicked" by Jap bullet which hit his head
 He is able to be up and about, he said. He is the son of Mrs. Gaetana Gallucci, Cotton Hollow, and was a field representative of the United Rubber Workers of America, CIO, prior to entering the service.
 He joined the Marines in April, i944, and was stationed at San Diego for ten months.
 In previous letter he told of a Japanese night sneak attack be- ing exposed by star shell and the enemy being wiped out.
 Pfc. Pieksa Hospital Patient
 Pfc. Chester Pieksa, USMCR, is now a patient at the U. S. Naval Hospital at St. Albans, Long Is- land, N. Y, where he is recovering from a bullet wound received in the battle for Guam. He also fought in the Marshall Islands and has been an MP at Pearl Harbor.
 Besides wearing the Purple Heart Ribbon, and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with two stars, he also has the Navy Unit Commentator Rib bon which his outfit, the First Provisional Marine Brigade, has just been awarded for their gall lantry on Guam. It was the first Marine Unit to receive this cita- tion.
 Pieksa graduated from Seymour High school and then became a press operator. His mother, Mrs. Stella Pieksa, lives at 59 Haggerty Court, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Tanks Wax Lyrical As They Toss Lira To The Winds For Gondola Rides Through Canals Of Venice

ward, about four feet of 1t out of water. All reports that gondolas were being used as oneman torpedo boats by the Germans have been denied, although they did become war craft when the partisan up- rising occurred in the city. The partisans used them as assault craft to get at Fascists hiding in base- ments along the canals. (What Ven etions call the basement we would call the street floor.)
 British tankmen who have ven- tured into gondolas have no faith in them as fighting vehicles and in- sist on wearing their crash helmets on account of the many low bridges.
 The rivalry between gondoliers is so intense that jousting matches take place at every bend in the nar- row canals. After terrific 'bluffing battles for the pole position each rower gives way at the final mo- ment, dropping his potentially vi- cious oars behind him. The finale is snarling match as the rowers pass each other, in which the pas sengers are expected to join. If they don't the cabbies think they're be- ing sold down the river and will charge double tariff.
 NO CEILING PRICE
 Oh brother, the tariff! Technical ly, the rates are posted at all the gondola stands, and a good guide book will tell you how much to tip the "rampino" or "ganzer", who does the same job as a doorman helping you into cab. Actually, it doesn't work out like this at all. Upon reach ing the waters edge you slip on the slimy seawall and land in a gondola which has just slid in under you in the nick of time.
 With a hoarse cry of victory the gondolier bears you out into the canal, slithering his craft through the swarm of rivals be- sieging the landing point. "A-oel, a-oel." he shouts hastily, meaning, Look out, look out" Everyone stares at you with pity; look at the fish Jolo has, they seem to be say ing.
 Once he reaches the spaciousness of the Grand Canal, which runs like a giant s through Venice, Jolo, leaning on his pole like the Tower of Pisa, has the opportunity to de- termine how much you're worth.
 It is no good to argue; just pay the ransom and relax; enjoy the jeweled city of the Adriatic while the lira lasts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Travellers 
By PAUL HARRISON


 Washington, July 6-UP)-Sum- mre travel plans of American civil ians took another jolt today with news that Pullman space for non- military users will be cut at least another 50 per cent during the next three months.
 Because of the unexpected swift ness of Army redeployment, the nations railroads are starting right now to reserve 75 per cent of their total of 5000 Pullman cars for troops. Whats more, the Army will take 100 per cent if it's needed.
 Previously, military travel re- quired anywhere up to 50 per cent of the total Pullman space. But the redeployment peak, originally scheduled for October, is coming this month instead, according to the Office of Defense Transporta- tion.
 Col. J. Monroe Johnson said that "the pinch is on and civilians are going to feel it."
 He said that the redeployment rush was making it necessary to handle about 100000 troops this month rather than the 100000 pre- viously expected.
 Johnson admitted yesterday that the heavy arrival of troops had caught the ODT and the railroads f1at-footed, Undersecretary of War Robert P. Patterson said that some troops had to be carried across the United States in day coaches. The relief promised by ODT has not yet naterialiZed, he said, but the Army isn't going to take that sit uation lying down.
 But neither is the ODT. Johnson said the pool of Pullman cars and day coaches would be increased greatly within few days. In view of that, it seems that civilians especially vacationerS-can best forget about travelling anywhere west of the Mississippi.
 Following criticism of some equipment being used to redeploy troops, the Senate War Investigat- ing committee announced that it was looking into the facilities avail able for redeployment by land, sea and air.
 Chairman James M. Mead, ., N Y, said the committee would hold a series of executive hearings on the problem. Among other things, he said, it will seek to check the extent to which all government agencies, including the Army and Navy, are cooperating to achieve a coordinated program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of per- manent injury:-
 John Quintogla of 47 Sylvan ave- nue against Chase Brass & Cop per Go, Metal Works plant, $50 for 3.2 weeks, 20 per cent loss of func- tion of terminal phalanx of right index finger.
 A. Gioiella of 55 Wood street against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant, 80 for two and two-ninths weeks, B and 103 per cent loss of function of terminal phalanx of left little finger, in- cluding allowance for scars.
 John DeLuca of 52 Beech street against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Waterbury Mfg. Go. plant, $20. 98 be- ginning June 4. chest injury.
 Josephine Arcuri of 210 South Leonard street against Chase Brass & copper Co.,, Waterbury Mfg. Co., plant, $28.45 beginning May 28, in- jury to right thumb.
 L. Pesce of 255 Hill street against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant, $30 beginningfi June IT, hernia.
 Margaret Jones of 20 Pearl street against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,. Waterbury Mfg. Go. plant, $2250 for two and one-twelfth weeks, 25 per cent loss of function of distal phal- anx of left ring finger.
 Frank Famiglietti of 1T River street against Chase Brass & Cop per Co.,, Metal Works plant, $23. 3.13 beginning June II, injury to right thumb.
 Lewis Robinson of Bellevue Square against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $3e for 2.92 weeks, 35 per cent loss of distal phalanx of third left finger.
 Ida Rizza of 10 Berkley avenue against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Noera Mfg. Go. division, $22.81 be- ginning June 13, muscle strain of left shoulder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector John T.. Hartley has issued the following permits:
 Arthur Mancin, 68 MacArthur Drive, chicken coop and repair of veranda, 80.
 Alessio Vignoli, 21 Barbara street, chicken coop, $50.
 Walter Seaman, 34 Meriden road, chicken coop, $50.
 Fritz and Catherine Brustate, 27 Anna avenue, garage, $450.
 Martin Cealander, two one fam- lily dwelling, Hallock street, S4,5O0 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
COMPLICATED CIT Y

Bristol lies on the border of Ten nessee and Virginia. State street is the dividing line of the states. Vir- ginia is wet, Tennessee dry. Tax rates are high in one state than in the other; traffic regulations and Sunday laws are different; and all things tend to make it a complicated city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
TWO LOCAL CONCERNS
 FAVOR CLOCK=MAKING

Applications have been filed with the War Production Board by two local firms for permission to start the manufacturer of clocks. The companies concerned are the Lux Clock Mfg. O., and the U. s. Time Corp. Both concerns are among those receiving cut-backs in war; time production within the past two months after operating 100 percent on war production since 1942.
 Mrs. Mary Dewey area War Man. power director, has announced hel office is cooperating with any such concerns in an endeavor to obtain peacetime contracts for this area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06

Watertown, July 6-The following books have been recently added to the rental shelves at the Water town library:
 Silver Moon Cottage, by Bassett; Dead Reckoning, by Bonnamy; Higher Hell, by Campbell; Red- Haired Lady, by Corbett; No Flu ture Had Luana, by Derleth; Wild Orchard, by Dick; Commodore Hornblower, by Forester; Voyage of the Golden Hind, by Gilligan; Deadly Dove, by King; And the Deep Blue Sea, by Knots; A Lion Is In the Streets, by Langley; Let Us Consider One Another, by Law renee; Stallion Road, by Philtine; Prideis Way, by Molloy; They Change Their Skies, by Osborne; One Angel Less, by Roden; There Was a Crooked Man, by Ross; Mys- tery of Swordfish Reef, by Upfield
 Books for children, recently add ed to the library are:
 Stocky, by Baker; Georgie, by Bright; Pilgrom's Progress, illus Wy AoWoOAl, by ouA1y dAl, CAlAAG GO the Right, bye hute; Little People In Big Country, by Cohn; Sea Between, by Davis; Mary Bray, Fashion Designer, by Gallagher; Little Fellow, by Henry; Great Gold Piece Mystery, by NonnesS; Disappearing Island, by Kyle.
 Water Bills Due
 Water bills are now due and pay able. If the bills remain unpaid after August l, water will be shut off without further notice. Custom CTS paying their water bills by checks should enclose the bill with the check. Checks are to be made payable to Water Department, Wa tertown Fire District and should be brought or sent to the district su- perintendent at the town hall.
 Receives Sons Posthumous Award
 The Bronze Star Medal, pos thumously awarded to Sgt. Robert T. H. Brownel, son of MT. and Mrs. Lincoln Field Brownell of Chestnut Grove road, was presented to his father at ceremonies held in the Hall of Flags at the Capitol in Hartford, Wednesday, July 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
|LT. WETHERED l MERITS AWARD
Gets Silver Star for Brav- cry in Successful Sur.
 prise Attack
WATER RVILLE Correspondence Phone-s-esll

Waterville, July 6-Lieut. Theo- dore J. Wethered, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Wethered of lS2 Mo1l- mouth avenue, has been awarded the Silver Star. He led band of nine men in successful surprise attack on 50 Germans in Italy on April 25, capturing Il Nazis and forcing the remainder to withdraw.
 Lieut.. Wethered served eight months in the Pacific before going to the ETC.
 Mrs. Anthony DaScenZS of 20 Forth Hill avenue entertained last evening in honor of her daughter, Gloria Ann, who celebrated her eighth birthday. Decorations were in pink and white with a large birthday cakes as centerpiece. A buffet lunch was served. Present were: Francis Dascenza, Arthur Dascenza, Sheila Morroto, Joseph Vaccaro, Anthony Daniel Vaccaro Gloria Ann Dascenza, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Dascenza and Mrs. Tostas
 MT. and Mrs. Ackland Wright of Thomaston avenue are entertaining MT. Wright's sister, Miss Pauline Wright and his niece, Miss Bar bara Wright of Fredrickton, New Brunswick, Can.
 Promoted :,
 John McGuire of Harvard street has been promoted to seaman 1-c.. somewhere in the Pacific, where he is serving aboard new 45,000-ton battleship. He has been participat-s ing in recent carried force strikes, against Japan. His wife lives at g Harvard St. He is the son of MT and Mrs. Mcclure of Essex avenue
 s. Sgt. Daniel Matthew Sullivan son of Mrs. Daniel Sullivan ot. Homer street, will be married to-. morrow morning to Leona Ellen Steinle, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Leo Steinle of Platts Mills road. The wedding will take place at 10 o'clock at St. Patrick's church. Danny is home on 30-day fur-y tough after serving in Europe for two years with the Army Air Forces.
 Mrs. Wesley Rood accompanied, by Mrs. Richard Lane and children. George and Julie Ann Lane, were recent visitors at the home of Mr., and Mrs Albert Sleeves in Bakers vile.
 The weekly Bible meeting will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at Gospel hall on Thomaston avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
MAJOR HOCARTH
 IN CALIFORNIA
CHESHIRE
Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 3S4

Cheshire, July 6.-Major William O. Hogarth is now in California. He has been serving as Jason officer at Fort Banks, Boston. Major Ho- garth entered the service on Feb ruary IA, 1940, and was stationed at Fort Mckinley, Maine, Bedford Field, Mass, and also spent two years at Cuttyhunk, Mass. Major Ho- garth had been a member of the Officers Reserve Corp for a num- her of years before the war. He is married and Mrs. Hogarth and their three children reside on Spring street.
 Briefly Noted
 Regular classes started on Sunday at Cheshire Academy which opened on Monday.
 No accidents or arrests were re- ported in Cheshire over the Fourth of July.
 It was the quietest observance of the holiday ever recorded in Chesh- ire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
ALMOST DISMISSED

General Custer. when cadet al West Point, received 812 demerits
 This was only g short of the mum. Der which meant dismissal from the academy. He committed 453 of-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Yarn For Army Sweaters

Mrs. Henry Long of 241 Wood bury road, chairman of knitting for Watertown chapter, American Red Cross, announces that there is wool available for making B sleeve less V-neck army sweaters. Per sons may get the yarn at the Red Cross office, community building Main street, or at Mrs. Longs home, but Mrs. Long would appre- ciate it if persons would call 22-R before going for the yarn.
 HospitaIized In France
 MT. and Mrs. Harold E. Bassford of Wheeler street have received word from their son, S-Sgt Williah w. Bassford, U. S. army, that he is hospitalized in Nancy. France.
 Sgt. Bassford was i'll for week in a hospital in Germany before he was removed by plane from the Bavarian Alps to the hospital in France.
 Personals
 MT. and Mrs. Francis Lynn of Straits turnpike entertained a group of relatives and friends at an outdoor holiday picnic at their home Wednesday.
 John V Abbott of Bowers street is spending a few weeks at Bow lake, Stafford, N. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
War Bond Prize


 The automobile. a Naugatuck Merchants War Bond campaign prize, which has been on display on the Green for the past several weeks, will be awarded to the win rer Wednesday evening, July II on the Green at 8 o'clock, it was announced today by co-Chairmen Arnold Carlson and James E. Moore of the merchants committee
 No coupons have been given with bond purchases since the drive of- ficia1iy ended last Saturday, how ever. all bonds purchased during the current week will be applied to the general quota.
 Delay in making the automobile award is necessitated by many per- sons in the borough being away on vacation, who purchased bonds prior to the closing date of the campaign and have coupons, which they did not have the opportunity to enter In the contest.
 The $200 rubber boat, which has been displayed in Carlson's Furni- tlire store. contributed by the U. S. Rubber O., also will be awarded July il.
 Fire Calls
 Firemen were summoned to the home of Henry Gesseck, 73 May avenue, Thursday morning but upon their arrival they found that a chimney blaze had already burned itself out, Fire Chief John J. Sher- idan said.
 They were called to the watch mems room of the U. s. Rubber Go. footwear plant Wednesday night but also found the fire out on their arrival. It was in clothing which was on the window sill and when the fire was discovered the clothes were pushed out the window. The vlothes were ruined but there was no damage 70 the building. A cig- 1ret was believed to have caused lhe blaze.
 Thrown From Bus
 Anthony Francis of Hotchkiss street, suffered slight cuts and bruises when he was accidentally Arowa from a bus in Union City, ate Wednesday night, he told the Naugatuck police.
 He was boarding an Intercity Valley line bus going from Water bury to Bridgeport, he said, and the driver started the bus, unaware that the man was on the running, board, Francis said.
 Francis was thrown to the ground and his injuries were treated by pr. Edwin R. Curran.
 Change In Schedule
 Chairman Harris Whittemore, Jr., sf selective service board IA, today announced that starting immedi- ately. clerks in ths office would would work A hours a week in- stead of 4S. He said the office would close every Saturday at 12:3O Instead Of s. The hours on other days will be from 8:3O a. m. to 6.50 D. m. The new schedule was ordered yesterday by President i. IF 7r~ n 7T adf l'-4 .t,s ,sft sf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
No Special Republican
 Borough Meeting This Month
Police Dept, Other Borough Appointments Unlikely
 Three Republican Bmgesses Reported Ready to Support Sgt. R. OstrOm for Police Lieutenant

Naugatuck. July 6-The outlook on appointments to the police de- partment and to other borough posts do not look any too bright at the present time as Republican bur- gesses will not attend any special meeting of the Board Board this month for the purpose of making appointments, it was learned today Burgess J. Rudolph Anderson, first ward Republican, issued a state Il1ent Thursday night to the effect that Republican burgesses were not interested in any special meeting, declaring that, '"The appointments should be made at a regular meet ing" and the Republican burgesses will insist that all appointments be acted upon at the August session.
 MT. Anderson said he has in- formed the Democratic admins tration ofthis stand. He said the Republicans nave been ready sev- eral times to vote at regular meet ings but the Democratic burgesses havo repeatedly delayed the ap- pointment matter he said.
 He added that if possible the COP members of the board would attend a special session to discuss important business other than the appointments However, he pointed out Burgess Domenick DeCarlo (R) is on vacation this week, his own vacation may come up within the next few weeks and Burgess James Lyons (R) is out of town on busi- ness now and will be for 8 few weeks, MT. Anderson said.
 All three Republican burgesses are reported ready to support Sgt. Richard Ostrom for the police lieu tenancy. The Democrats have been split with three favoring Patrol man Raymond Carlson and one supporting Patrolman James Fen ton.