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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Prospect Man Auto Victim
 Anthony HuIstruuk
 Was Injured Sunday

Anthony Hulstrunk, 63, of Salem road, Prospect, who was struck and critically injured Sunday night by car driven by James E. Cleary, 20, Clark Hill road, Prospect, Ma rire, died this morning at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury.
 Coroner Frank T. Healy started an investigation of the accident in- mediately Sunday night, but dis continued it pending the outcome of the mans condition. He announced today that his Investigation will continue immediately.
 MT. Hulstrunk, who was born in Germany, was a former Naugatuck resident and for the past 12 years had resided in Prospect where he operated large chicken farm.
 Wife, Son Survive
 Survivors are his wife, Ernestine; one son, William of Naugatuck; six sisters, Sister Mary Catherine of the Immaculate Conception Con- vent of Hartford; Sister Mary xav- fer of St Justins Convent, Hartford; Mrs. Elizabeth Klien, Hartford; Mrs. Mary Emonz, Waterville; Mrs. Sybil Glynn, Hartford; Mrs. Will Ham McDermott, Naugatuck; one brother John of Naugatuck.
 The funeral will be held Friday at 3:45 a. m. from the Buckmiller Funeral Home, 9 Park place, Naug- atuck, to St. Anthony's church, Prospect, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a. m. Bur ial will be in St. James cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from ' to 10 and Thursday from 2 to 10
 Marine Takes Him to Hospital
 According to Sgt. Ralph Baril of the Motor Patrol, Waterbury, MT Hulstrunk was walking south on Pearl Lake road when he was struck by the car driven by Cleary. His body was tossed up on the hood of the car and rolled off, Sergeant Baril said. The Marine stopped his car, turned around and drove the pedestrian to the hospital
 Judge John L. Gaffney has or- dered the case continued to Nov. 26 on bonds of S2,000.
 Defense Attorney A. Henry Weis- man said the Marine is an overseas combat veteran and at present is cn leave from a government hospital at Asbury Park. N. J., where he is under treatment for an ear condi- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Board Provides For Equalization Of Pay
Provisions Made in l946 Budget to Gront Increase to Women Teachers Other Items Noted

Provisions for equalization of salaries for women teachers of Wa terbury for the fall period of l946 as well as for many other contingencies were approved by the Board of Finance at it's budget review meet ing last night.
 The sum of $3,950 was set-up to defray costs of the $500 salary equal ization for women teachers for the fall term of l946. According to terms of the original legislation passed this year payments may not be made before July of l946. Thus 1t is pro- vided that such payments as neces- Sary will constitute those comprising the fall term only of next year.
 Anticipating the possibility of a relief load once again settling upon the city's welfare department led to the boards approval last night of $l00,000 contingency appropriation.
 Also approved by the board was a $6,000 appropriation for educa- tional purposes in behalf of the citys current safety campaign Will liam V. Hawkes., chairman of the committee recently appeared before the board to outline brocheures of such a plan as presented by the Wa terbury Democrat and The Water bury Republican-A American.
 The city's proposed housing survey to be undertaken by the city Hous- ing Committee will be underwritten to the cost of $10,000 following ap- proval of such a measure last night by the board. The plan calls for ex- tensive planning and renovation of many residential areas in an at tempt to clear out what might be termed Waterbury's slum spots
 The Veterans Advisory Center and it's activities were provided for within the fund to the amount of S5, POO part of which will be used to defray costs of disassembling the citys civilian defense facilities. The Veterans Center which now is with in the Community Chest budget is rapidly increasing its facilities be- cause of the demands of returning veterans and other contingent needs and may possibly find itself expend- Ing over ana ADONt lile OIlelIId4 Community Chest budget
 Also provided for by the board was the allotment of $500 for an auditor for the Department of Edu- cation. As reported here previously the request for such an appoint ment had ben suggested by the Edu- cation Board.
 Twelve new men will be added to the Park Department to help meet the necessary labor and work con- sistent with the plans of the depart ment for repair and new improve ments once materials are available. The sum of $3,000 was provided for the purchase of new bleachers for the Municipal Stadium and $7,500 for the attempt to slave off the spread of the dutch elm blight now attacking the city's famed elm trees.
 All measures are subject to final approval by the Board of Aldermen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14

asked that that street be. oiled in order to prevent stones and dirt being washed into the street.
 Reporting that water in his house at l495 Baldwin street froze three or four times in one year." George Belury requested the department to correct the condition by placing the street pipes nearer the surface. When the city put a permanent pavement in front of his home, MT. Belury complained, the pipes were not placed sufficiently deep in the ground.
 The board granted permission to the Merchants Bureau to erect Christmas decorations in the cen- tral section of the city, and the hanging of Welcome Home" ban- ner for returning veterans.
 A petition of The Republican, American for the erection of a vet eran-greeting banner, now spanning Grand street, was referred to the street committee, as was a request by James M. Lynch for investiga- tion of flood condition from a filled-in brook in the rear of prop :rty owned by John Williams, 590 Hamilton avenue.
 A recommendation was made by Henry c. Whitlock, assistant city engineer for the acceptance of a grant of l2-foot rlgnt of way to provide for future drainage of sur face water on Brewery street, be- tween Eagle street and property of Forest City Express Go. The mat ter was referred to the sewer ccm- mittee.
 Estimates of the costs of laying 400 feet of pipe for the installation of 8 storm sewer on Commercial street at $2,500 ana repairs of the street surface at $5oo, for total of 5000 were given by MT. Whitlock.
 An estimate also was given on the cost of laying 450 feet of pipe for storm sewers in ThQmaston ave- nue. The cost was reported as $3 200 and repairs of street surface at $500 total of $2,300. Both were placed on file.
 A grant of 20-foot right of way was offered by Robert and William Kosersky to be used for a sanitary sewer and storm water drain across the property on the south side of Dallas avenue and east of Newberr- ry street. It was referred to the sewer committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Additional Society
COrOnaS Club
 Complete PIanS

Mrs. William Daddona presided at the November meeting of the Cor onas club held at the Hotel Elton Monday evening. Plans for the Christmas party were made and it was voted to resume the annual tea to be held in January. It was also voted to send a child to a summer camp for two weeks every year.
 Hostesses for the evening were Miss Eva Cappelletti, chairman, Miss Antoinette Ciminera, Miss Rose Collotti and Mrs. Carmine Cipriani.
 At the close of the meeteing Fred eric Lux. of the Lux, Mfg Co.," showed films on War Torn Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
ApprovoI Given Award of S2,500

Payment of $2,5O0 vii be made to Myslim Shagir of New York City, who was injured Oct, 2e 1914 while empolyed by the Scoyill Mig, Co. according to a stipulation approved by Compensation Commissioner John J, O'Connell.
 The employees claim that he was permanently ineapaeitated by head injuries was disputed by the com pany, The payment will be made in full settlement of the claims,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
School Bourd
 Gives Contract

The Massimo Coal last night was awarded a $3l92 contract for re- moval of ashes and rubbish from schools in l946 by the Board of Education.
 The board also approved all bills presented except one from M. J. Daly x Sons for work done at Leavenworth High School on pipes. The question v ~sised as to whether it WI necessary to have the VIC under con- tract, aecordine le provisions of the charter.
 Comsd. Raymord F, Stone said he believed the $l, coo charter pro- vision referred to labor and not to the cost of the materials. It was decided to hold up payment of the bill until the purchasing agent and corporation counsel are consulted,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Dental Society Heor pr. Berk

The Waterbury Dental Associa- tion heard Dr. Harold Berk, assist ant chief of the Forsyth Dental Clinic, Boston, Mass, speak on "Children's Dentistry" at a meet ing last night at The Elton.
 Dr. Berk stressed the psychological approach to children in their prac- tice and the various new methods in treatment of children's teeth. He explained the importance of the need that the public be educated In the early care of children teeth, thus avoiding possible decay and loss of teeth.
 Over 35 members of the Associa- tion attended the meeting. Dr. Francis P. Barnes is president of the group, pr. Henry Levin vice-presi- dent; Dr. Louis Thibault, secretary; and pr. Franklyn Bergin, treasurer. Members of the executive committee are pr. Lawrence Shea, Dr. Michael Mandino, and Dr. Kenneth Blan- shard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
State Nurses
 Meet This Week

The Connecticut State Nurses As sociation annual meeting will be held at the Taft ill New Haven this week on November 18th and 18th. "Counseling and Placement Service for Nurses will be the main sub iect Of discussion. Those from the staff of the Waterbury Visiting Nurse association who plan to at tend are as follows: Misses Mar garet Adair, Marian Bigelow Mill dred Bowes, Sally Bradley, Veal thea Brown. Bertha Cady; Mrs Florence Davis, Mrs. Ann Durand Mrs. Mary Soper, Miss Alice Peak Miss Katherine Sullivan, Miss Anna belle Wood
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Naugatuck Plant Hits 28% %ofGodL
BY LARRY SHEPLEY (Naugatuck Correspondentl

Naugatuck, Nov. 14.-Figures re- leased today by John J. Wrinn, CO., chairman of the Victory Loan drive at the Footwear Plant, shows U. $. Rubber employees invested S49,- 100 in Victory Bonds through pay roll deductions and cash purchases during the opening two weeks of the drive. This amount represents 23 per cent of the total goal of $173,000 set for the plant.
 T. B. Bradshaw, in charge of the cash purchases of bonds, re- ported cash sales thus far as be- ing encouragingly heavy. Employes have already subscribed to a total of 40 Roosevelt Memorial Bonds alone, representing a cash value of S6000. Cash purchases of bonds of other denominations have amounted to $10,800 in the two week period ending November 12.
 A meeting of all bond solicitors, supervisors and foremen is sched- uled for 3:l5 D. m. Monday in the game room of the plant. Ways and means will be discusSedS for pushing the Victory Loan over the top before the end of the allotted time.
 The principal speaker on the afternoons program will be Capt Icia M. Perry, Army nurse from Huntington, w. Va. Capt. Perry has been on active duty with the Army Nurse corps since July, 1942, serv- ing at Casblanca. Bizerte, Gran, Ca- serta in Italy and Dion in France. III August, 1945, she joined the 83d Field Hospital and was on her way to the Pacific theater when the war with Japan ended.
 The meeting will conclude with the showing of motion picture short Diary of a Sergeant" a real life story of the rehabilitation of soldier, and three-minute victory song short.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
MaryAbbo Club
 Elect Officers

The Mary Abbott Community Club held meeting and election of officers last night in the gym nasium and the following were of- ficers named:
 Aaron Yavin, president, Albert Ricciardi, president, Mrs, Dor othy Martino, recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Valerie, financial secre- tary and Archibald Mitchell, trea- surer.
 Board of directors, Albert Wilke, Louis Tedesco, Angelo Rainone, Domenic Basile, Joseph DElia and James Finn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Actions Are Filed For DiUorce Suits

Several residents of Waterbury and the surrounding area are in- volved in divorce suits entered in the New Haven Superior Court.
 Actions have been filed as fol- lows: Aurelien J. Grandpre against Constance L. Grandpre, both of Waterbury, cruelty; Benjamin H. Peck against Nellie Martha Peck, both of Cheshire, assertion; Esther L. Karasinski against Theophile A. Karasinski, both of Naugatuck; cruelty; Nettie Robinson against Clifford W. Robinson. both of Southbury. cruelty; and Dorothy Mayer against Arthur Mayer, both Of SouthburY. assertion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Labor Institute Resumes ParLeys

Weekly meetings of the local chapter of the Diocesan Labor h. stitute will be resumed at 8 o'clock this evening in the Shell room of the Hotel Elton, 1t was announced this morning by Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly. director and former as- sistant at St. Thomas Church here.
 Tonight's meeting will be can fined to union officers and mem- bers. but the series of forums to be presented early in l946 will be open to hte general public.
 Subjects to be discussed will be Labor Ethics by Father Donnelly; Contract Problems by John J. Dris- coll, secretary-treasurer of the State CIO Council; and Labor History by Edward J. Logue Of the Yale Law School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Labor Shortage M Street Department
 Projects Delayed by UnusuoI Conditions Overtime, Holiday Poy
 Offered Workers
Offered Workers

A serious labor shortage exists in the street department despite that fact that the department is oper- ating on a 40-hour basis, with over time pay and double time pay for holidays, Herbert R. Scott-Smith, superintendent of streets, told the Board of Works last night. A city project in the East End is current ly being held up, the superintendent said, because of lack of help.
 The board was also informed that three or four new trucks will pc available for snow removal, and that the city is now awaiting the delivery of shipment Of blows
 Atty. Joseph Hackett, represent ing residents of Rumford street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
PerSOnaIShOzOer
 Al ROSSi Home

Miss Antoinette Rossi, l05l North Main street was hostess Sunday af- ternoon at tea and personal show CT, in honor of Miss Antoinette Pizzi, who is to be married to Jo- seph Serafino, of the U. s. Mer- chant Marine Corps on Saturday, November 17th.
 Guests included Mrs. Mary Mas trianni, Mrs. Florence Jeannin, Mrs. Michelina Rossi and Mrs. Connie Rossi. Also the Misses Rose Spat- afore, Helen Pilkewich, Beatrice Nardozzi, Josephine zucearelli, Margaret Greco, Mary Rossi and Rose RosSi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
SS. Waterbury Europe Bound

The SS Waterbury Victory is bound for Europe on her maiden voyage with cargo of food for war sufferers, 1t has been learned.
 A group of Waterburians, headed by Mayor John s. Monagan, last July attended the launching of the ship, named in honor of the Brass City, and which is equipped with 300-volume library donated by the city. Yesterday Mayor Monagan re- ceived a note of appreciation from Lee C. Brown, librarian of the Amer ican Merchant Marine Library As- sociation, expressing the gratitude of merchant sailors for the city'S gift.
 On the return voyage the SS Wa terbury Victory will carry troops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Treble Damage Action Settled

A settlement out of court was made today in the treble damage rent suit of $1,045.50 brought by Eleanor Morton of Waterbury against Anna Mae Koprusak, owner of property at l4 Lockhart avenue. The trail had been scheduled to start today before Common Pleas Court Judge Vine R. Parmelee.
 The plaintiff claimed that the OPA rent office last March 28 issued an order for reduction of rent on the furnished tenement occupied by the plaintiff from $4250 to S22 month, retroactive to Oct. l. 1943, She claimed further that the rent administration ordered the owner to remit $348.50 collected in excess rent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Lois Smith Clarke
 Suing for DiUorce

A divorce action was filed in Superior Court today by Lois Smith Clarke of Waterbury against Ed ward s. Clarke, formerly of Water bury and now in the armed forces. The petitioner, who asks for alimony and for permission to use her for mer name, claims her husband was guilty of misconduct while in Eng land and that he has been intoler- ably cruel since May 1. l942. They were married April 6, l942 in Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14

A cast of 70, including several of Waterbury's best known special ists in song and dance numbers, will present Dixie Jamboree" at the Strand theater Wednesday eve- ming, November 21, under the aus pices of Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus. It marks the return of the K. of c. to public entertain ment on a large scale after several years absence. In keeping with the high standards of former years the knights are working diligently to present a most creditable show. Jo- seph P. Lezotte, veteran director,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14

at it's best, with tuneful song num- bers and clever dances, has been prepared Jimmie Fitzgerald's orch- estra will provide music for the en- tire performance.
 Director Lezotte announces today that another rehearsal of the cast will be held tomorrow evening in K. of c. rooms. All members are urged to attend as the committee headed by Grand Knight Thomas F. Bane and Rocco Mara, general chairman, is anxious that the per formance at Newington clicks. The veterans are keen critics of talent and programs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
CirielLo ReceiUes NoUe m Bristol

Bristol, Nov. IA - Charged with passing stop signs, Martin Ciriello, 32, Waterbury, and William Cox, 30, Hartford. were granted nolles Tues day at Police Headquarters on pay ments of $6 each. Releaser on $25 bond for appearance Wednesday was John D. Paulauskas, 29, Kens- ington, charged with driving with out 8 license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
NetU Draft Board Clerk Appointed

Mrs. Doris Day Baker, widow of Victor A. Baker, Jr., has been ap- pointed a member of the local Selec- tive Service Staff in the capacity of elerk. Mrs. Bakers husband was killed in action overseas. Her ap- pointment officially announced to- Hay was made under civil service provisions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector John T. Hartley has issued the following building permits:
 William Daddona, 260 Cherry street, gasoline station, $4,000.
 Walter Woolfolk. 64-66 Vine street, alterations to building.
 Mary Testa, 332 West Grove street, enclose rear porch, $75.
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is supervising the musical arrange ments of the presentation.
 Next Monday evening the cast will journey to the U. s. Veterans hospital at Newington to present the show. It will be big night for the servicemen hoSpitalized.
 On Wednesday afternoon, Novem- Der 2l, at 5 D. m. special presenta- tion of the entire show will stage at the Strand for the school children of the city. Several thousand young sters are expected.
 A program of unusual attractive ness to persons who like minstrelsy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
GILMARTIN ON TRIP

Dr. John G. Gilmartin, superin- tendant of schools. vii lleave for Boston tomorrow for a two-day conference arranged for school superintendents of New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14
Club Notes

At a meeting of the board of directors of the Visiting Nurse Association held at their quarters on Tuesday, Nov. 18th, Mrs. Ches- ter Little was appointed to the Nursing committee of the Visiting Nurse Association to fulfill the un- expired term of Mrs. N. Rinaldi, who has accepted a position as teacher in a school in Prospect.
 A meeting Of the board members organization of the Connecticut Public Health Nursing Association will be held in New Haven, Conn, on Friday, November 18th, at the Trinity Church Parish house. Post War Planning for Public Health Nursing will be the subject of a lecture given by Pearl McIver, Sem for Nurse Officer Chief. Office of Public Health Nursing. United States Public Health Service, Wash nigton, D. c. As board members of the Visiting Nurse Association, Mrs. John Coe, Jr., Mrs. Lawrence Bean, and Mrs. Walter Terrence will attend.
 Bridge classes for members and non-members at the YWCA will start at 630 to 8 tonight, it was announced last night by Miss Irene Walker, executive director. An open sandwich bar was set up for the first time yesterday at the can teen. Miss Walker announced that women and girls who work down town are invited to use the facili- ties of the canteen, and pointed out that recreation equipment is avail able to those who have lunch at the WV.
 Mrs. Joseph Rolandi will speak at the meeting of the Mothers Club SS. Peter and Paul church tonight at 8:15 in the school ball. A social will follow. President Mrs. Marcel Young will preside.
 Dr. Frederick Ovens, Highland avenue, is a patient at the Water bury hospital, where he is convales- cling from a recent operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14

Mrs. Isabelle Martone. who was recently elected national junior vice. e-commander of the Auxiliary Of the Disabled American Veter- ans at the Chicago convention, will make two official visits over the weekend She will be the guest of the state executive com- mittee of New York State at meeting in New York City on Sat urday The following day she will visit Paterson, N. J. On both occa- sions she will award citations to chapters and leaders for outstand- ing achievements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-14

Dr. Frederick Ovens, Highland avenue, is a patient at the Water bury hospital, where he is convales- cling from recent operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-19
Hills Vs. B. A. C.
 Inc. A. L. Sunday

One of the oldest local athletic rivalries between two of Water burys oldest and best-known or ganizations will be renewed Sunday afternoon, when the Brooklyn A. C.. and Washington Hills cross bats Tn the 4 o'clock feature game at Ham ilton Park. That City Amateur League headliner will be preceded by the Tribune AC vs. Branford l:45 PM game, in which the Tribes, league Headers, with won, l lost record to date will be heavy favor ties to win game number nine.
 Aviglianese AC go to Hamden for a league game at Rockford field, against the Hamden Townies. Bran ford and Hamden are new CAL en- tries this season and are allowed to play some league games in their towns.
 Pres. w. J. Derwin stated that Joe Jannetty day. originally scheduled for last Sunday, has been post poned until July % when the Avigs clash with the Washington Hills. It will also be the occasion of the raising of the 1914 pennant by the north end team.
 Mgr. Eddie Andrews of h e Eagles has requested that t h e league grant the fraternal aggrega- tion permission to get a suitable replacement for "Frenchy" Tetrault, hard hitting shortstop. who broke a leg while playing with the Meriden EndeeS last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-19

being filed by the losers. Subsequent action of the League Protest Com mittee disallowed the Time protest. However, Joe Brennan and Joe Oavanaugh, the Time mentors, went away feeling that they had the bet- ter team and should have won the game. They are out to prove they were right in the second meeting of the two teams scheduled for to- night. It is expected that the games will develop into a tight pitching duel between Ann Sonderman, U. S.. Time and Millie Buglione of Ben- rus. O
 In other games on tonight's schedule, Manufacturing journeys to Naugatuck to play Fran Dris- coils U. s. Rubber Kedettes at Rec- reation field willie the s. W. E. R. A. clashes with the Chase combine at Waterville park. Fran Levesque's s Waterville girls are anxious to post their first victory of the season. They figure Chase as the team they can beat having come within one run of doing so in their last meet ing. e..
 Games Tonight
 WAterville No. 1 - Chase Brass and Copper vs s. W. E. R. A.--Stan- co.
 Fulton - Henrus vs U. 6. Time Corporation-Kenney
 Recreation Field = U. 6. Rubber Company vs Waterbury Manufac- turing - Jones.
 ye-Scovill '. R. A. Standing