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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Daddona Opens Fight To Block Deportation Also Demands Release From States Prison
 M MethersEeId; Hearings Slated

Still detained in States Prison. although his minimum sentence on manslaughter charge has been completed, Michele Daddona, 46, has started a legal fight to obtain his re- lease and to prevent deportation to Italy.
 Acting through his brother, Tom maso, also of Waterbury, the prisoner was convicted Sept. 24, l942 for the knife-slaying of Frank Caruso. claims he is illegally detained at the state institution at Wethersfield.
 Atty. Edward Mascolo, who repre- Sented him at the Superior Court criminal hearing, will be at Weth- ersfield tomorrow to make arrange ments for a hearing on habeas corp us proceedings which have been in- Stituted.
 The counsel for the prisoner points out that Daddona entered the country illegally in 1914, and when discovery was made he was permit ted to go voluntarily to Cuba, re- turning here in l940, which is en- tered as the date of his legal entry.
 In accordance with federal law, a person who is sentenced to serve more than a year in prison within five years from the date of legal entry must be deported unless recommendation to the contrary is made by the court at the time sen- tence is passed.
 No information was presented by Daddona at the time of the crimin- al hearing on his immigration status and consequently no request for ac- tion by the court was requested, his counsel reports.
 Daddona was indicted for second degree murder, but was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser charge. Seven jurors had already been im- paneled for the murder trial when the change of plea was made. The accused was sentenced immediately by Judge John Rufus Booth, now a state referee, to serve two years and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Y Students
 PortyGuests Wednesday
Extension Center Sponsoring Event At Central YMCA

The Advisory councel and the Student council of the Waterbury Extension Center of the University of Connecticut. sponsored by the Waterbury YMCA, will tender a re- ception to the students of the center Wednesday evening, Nov. 2l, at 8:30 D. m., in the Central YMCA. This is the fourth annual reception for the students.
 Special guests and speakers, in addition to the Advisory council and the Student council, will be: c. Arthur DuBois, chairman of the Waterbury Advisory council; Dr. Martha Potgietter, member of the University Advisory committee from Storrs: Dr. Arthur L. Kloblauch, director of the Division of Univer- sity Extension; Arthur L. Purinton, YMCA educational director; Her bert S. Smith, recently retired gen. eral secretary of the Waterbury YMCA; Stanley Lucas, president of the Student council; and Maurice James Ross, supervisor of the cen ter.
 The student committee in charge of arrangements includes Miss Mary Barrett, Miss Majorie Slater, Miss Louise Lord, Paul Ryder, Mrs. Viola Manning and Miss Maureen Cleary. There will be refreshments and dancing. Miss Rita Parenteau and Miss Louise Lord will each sing two selections. Miss Madonna sscMahon will accompany them on the piano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Dance Season Opens at Park Large Attendance
 For goth Event

More than 600 dancers turned out for the 20th fall opening of Hamll- ton park pavilions new season last night to make it one of the most suspicious premieres in recent years Long before the start Of the pro gram and the opening of the hall, several hundred anxious patrons were in line indicating that the new season promises to be one of the biggest since pre-Pearl Harbor years.
 Francis Delfino's l2-piece orches- tra featuring Vincent Man7olli as vocalist, turned in a performance which was in keeping with the spe- cial occasion. Other members of the band were Guy Pagano, Wilson Mill Ter. Louis DeNicola and James Sag mario, saxes; Joe RanaudoA Vincent Rocco and Monroe Spier, trumpets; Ted Wendell. accordian; Bill Del fino, bass; Romeo Delfino, traps; Francis Delfino. piano; and Charles Cicchetti, trombone.
 A new hard maple dance floor, special lighting. and many altera- tions have been effected at the park to make the municipal recreation center one of the finest in New England. The staff at the pavilion, all park department employees, is comprised of John Sullivan, ticket taker; Gladys Hubbell, cashier Walter Ford, floor man; Joseph Kendrick and Thomas Early, police; William Coss and Gerald Bowler checking.
 Supervisor of Recreation William J. Derwin announced today that the dances would continue every Sunday night throughout the fall and winter months, under park de- partment sponsorship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Palestine Question Flares Up
 Jewish Groups Mere
 Protesting U. s. Move

Strong criticism of the British government on Palestine and cons cern mingled with shock over the possibility of the American governs ment being a part of such a policy were expressed in a telegram receive cd here by Rabbi Seymour GewirtA from the American Zionist Emerg- ency Council in New York.
 Rabbi Gewirtz read the telegram yesterd " to members of the Beth Israel Mems Club Letters and tele- grams in a similar vein have al- ready been forwarded by members of the local organization to the President in Washington.
 The telegram stated:
 We are outraged by statement 0 British policy on Palestine made by Foreign Secretary Bevin and are shocked by announcement that ouH government will be a party to Brits ish action
 The following welcome home cer~ tificates were presented to Abe Ate kins, Irving Silverman, John Vile son. David Freedman. and Bernard Brown, Murray GroSsman, preSs dent of the club, presided.
 Rabbi Gewirtz announced that Mizrachi organization of Waterbury will hold its meeting Wednesday night at S:3o o'clock at the Waters bury Hebrew Institute.
 The nominating committee of the club held session yesterday morning and recommended a slate which will be submitted for cone sideration at the next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Old Timers in
 Troop A Meet

A reunion of old Troop l4, Boy Scouts of America, was held as Trinity Church parish house Sat~ urday. Organized in 1914 the troop was disbanded in 1885.
 Many of the old members were on hand and the round up of formeS Boy Scouts, now gray-haired men was most interesting. Some Of the members have died but the maJors ity are still active in business anQ professions in Waterbury and W the State.
 The committee in charge of tf1@ roundup included: LaSso Patrolx Milton Burrall, Edward Wotkyn2. Mervin Camp, Robert Jones, Howe ard Chamberlain. Lewis MinimarN John Thoms and H. s. Root. BrandA ing Iron Patrol: Irving Jone& Daniel Haywood, John Dalleywatera Ralph Ruggles, William Macauleye Ronald Drumm, Harry Morris, EllN Phelan. Chuck wagon details Charles Faber, Richard GoSs, HenrM Griggs and Robert Munger.
 Original troop committee meng bers and assistant Scoutmastex9 were Herbert Edwards. A. s. M ex-Gov. Templeton, H. M. SteeM Allen H. Boardman, A. s. M; Ma than Pierpont, A. S. NJ; Lewis e
 Morrill,. A. s. M; Rev. Henry Todd. Dr. J. Harold Root, Robert Hs Walker and John A. Gililand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Forty Called for Jury Service Here

Forty jurors were summoned to- day to appear in superior court, Nov. 27 for possible impaneling for civil xactions. A sl0,000 sidewalk fall suit brought by Edward Thomp- son of Waterbury against the City Of Waterbury is among the cases assigned for jury trial. LATE REALTY NEWS
 The following documents have been filed at the office of town clerkfi city hall:
 Warranty Deeds
 Albert c. Wills to Jace Pistritto land on Herschel avenue.
 Sara H. Reyes to Cora L. Pruden property on Pearl street.
 Mortgage Deed
 Elizabeth Pesce and Joseph Pesct to Angelo M. Crisafulle, property OH Norris street, $2,500,
 Release of Mortgages Louis Reignier to Eulalie Fletcher First Federal Savings and Loar association of Waterbury to Nicola Taglia.
 Arthur E. Judson to Samuel Gro yitz.
 Arthur E. Judson to Pasquale De Santis.
 Julia B. Judson to Aniello ant Lucia DeSantis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Dances Planned by NosahoQon Lodge

Saturday night dancing will be resumed in the newly-decorated banquet hall of the Nosahogan Lodge. Odd Fellows, for members and their invited guests starting De- cember l.
 The following committees have been appointed by Irving Johnson, Noble grand Invitation, Robert Jones and Stanton Webster; hall, Henry Austin, Larry Wright and Wilbur Solomon; publicity. Robert Wetherall and Edward Hosking; finance, William Bragg, Earl Ross and Francis Merkle; refreshments, George Stanton and Richard Nuhn; vigilance, Carl Wagner, William Wood and Ralph Webb; reception, MT. Johnson, noble grand, H. La- Riviere and J. o. Kanny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19

Allied soldiers were caught in the new raids on the black markets.
 Gn Moscow the Soviet magazine New Times charged Sunday that United States and British troops not Russians-were operating a black market in Germany. The magazine rejected malicious slan- der against the Red army" and listed specific instances and dates of alleged Anglo-American misbe- havior.)
 In Wiesbaden approximately TO soldiers, hidden in trucks, Sprang over the sides and swarmed into brothels and black market head quarters. The Germans were caught by surprise and offered no resist ance.
 Search for ViOlators
 The raiding soldiers were in- structed to search primarily for security violators, weapons, ammu- milton, evidences of organized re- sistance, illegal foodstuffs and gov- ernment proprety. Specific targets were assigned individual units.
 The raids had been planned originally for October but were postponed when authorities learned that the Germans, fearing such a move, had buried many guns and contraband goods.
 Headuuarters withheld the opera ton until cold weather set Tn on the theory that the Germans would follow their old custom of digging up loot before frost sealed it in for the winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Negotiations 

Negotiations on the wage-increase proposal made by the c. I. O. to the American Brass Co.,. are expected to be resumed here following confer ence in New York Friday on the compensatory bonus issue. Arrange ments have been started by Com- missioner Walter Maggiolo, federal conciliator, for another conference between the parties.
 The bonus question will be heard Friday by a board of three concil- iators, who will make recommend ation as to what in their opinion would be a fair settlement of the is- sue. Union leaders stated the union then will take up the wage issue at a separate conference.
 Meanwhile arrangements also were made for another series oi conferences between the c. I. O. and the Chase Brass & Copper Co. Rep resentatives are expected to meet with William Gaston, national con- ciliator, sometime this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
 Agreements

Compensation Comm sioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury;
 Cecelia Drazba of Naugatuck against Eastern Malleable Iron Co, of Naugatuck, $l4.2l begin ming Nov. 8. injury to right ankle.
 Antonio Silvestri of Naugatuck against Eastern Malleable Iron Go. of Naugatuck. $24.67 beginning Oct. 3l, injury to left great toe.
 Peter Nowodworski of i73 Kel- sey street against Somers Brass O., Inc. of Waterbury, $26.64 be- ginning Nov. 1, injury to left foot.
 Josephine Sabia of 249 Bishop street against Benrus Watch Co.,, $2O68 beginning Oct. 3l, injury to right index finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Marriage
 Intentions

The following have filed mar riage intentions at the bureau of vital statistics, town clerks of- flee:
 Charles Anthony Stankus, 69 New Haven avenue, and Sofie Amelia Paulis, { John street.
 Domenico Finateri, l09 South Main street, and Giovanina Ac- cousti, 520 Walnut street exten- sion.
 Arthur Tirendi, 145 Easton av- enue, al l Jane Gervais, Box S2, Waterbury.
 Salvatore Manderino, l45 Chase avenue, and Mafalda Apicelli, l284 East Main street.
 Duillio Thomas Fulton, 35 Shelf field Terrace, and Carmen Lil- Han Willette, 247 North Main street.
 Stanley Richard Hovanes, "A Chambridge drive, East aHrtford, and Jean Mangini, 60 Russell street.
 Patrick Valetta, 9l Division street, and Norma Eleanor Pierce, 279 Moran street.
 James E. Harris, Denver, Colo, and Frances Harrison, 2S5 East 73rd street, New York City.
 Franklin Ellsworth Mccoy, 25 State street, and Nancy Lake, Thomaston, Conn.
 Anthony DiBattiste, 464 Bald win street, and Rosaria Scardetta, 1o9 Division street.
 William Steward Gould, 602 South Main street, and Florence Rhea Massicotte, 66 East Liberty street.
 Raymond Earth, 32 Laval street, and Margaret Mary Stapleton, S9 Willow street.
 Stuart Barrett Worden, 27 Holmes avenue, and Virginia Blair Lewis, Elkton, Virginia.
 Russell Hotchkiss, 62 Ayres street. and Elizabeth Holihan, A Cherry street.
 Anthony John Recchia, 25 South Leonard street, and Anna Jose phine DeMola, 22S South Leonard street.
 Albert Orsillo, Crown street, and Beatrice Cali, 259 Pine street.
 Joseph Anthony Lerz, Jr, l75 Academy avenue, and Katherine Mary Best, i75 Academy avenue.
 Carl Wilhelm Stromwall, 40S Willow street, and Rose Pauline Altiere, B. Orange street.
 Andrew Thomas Kulhavik, 26 Driggs street, and Mary Jane Ab- hahamson, East Waterbury road.
 Raymond W. Walker, Y. M. c. A. and Anne H. Woodworth, l53 Willow street.
 Vincent James Morgan, Is Orange street, and Lorraine Ann Noble l5 Orange street.
 Dor-al6 Roy Ramey, Atwater, Minnesota, and Florence Gene vieve Guarino, 90 Ward street.
 Spencer Frank Stanley, Il Con- gress avenue, and Carol Rather inc Yarrow, 267 High street, Naug- atuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Approval Given
 Award of $4,5OO

Payment of s4,5oo will be made to Steven Stack of 296 North Main street as the result of back injuries sustained Dec 5, l944, while em- ployed by Vern B. Light of West Hartford, according to a stipula- ton approved by Compensation Commissioner John J. OConnel. The compensation will be paid in a lump sum.
 The employe was injured when he fell from a staging at the Amer ican Brass Go The company had disputed his claims that he is still totally disabled and that he will for 52 weeks, for 25 percent loss
 Also approved was an agreement which provides for payment of $l,- 560 to Michele Ciriella of Torrington for a hand injury sustained while employed by the American Brass Go. in Torrington. Payments will be made at the rate of $50 weekly for 52 weeks. for 25 percent less of function Of the right hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19

eight months to five years in prison.
 Tn the habeas proceedings, the petitioner admits Daddona was or iginally lawfully committed but that the warden has no right to de- tain him in prison "at this time" The state in its answer claims the prisoner is confined by virtue of a court mittimuS.
 The habeas papers state that Daddona last October was advised that he would be paroled Nov. II.
 On Nov. l3, the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the U. S. Department of Justice directed that pending final disposition of deporta- ton proceedings, he be released under a delivery bond of $1,000, 1t is alleged. Arrangements for the bond have been made but release has been denied, it is claimed in the com- plaint.
 The deportation proceedings were started after Daddona was commit ted to prison, on the ground that he had committed a crime involving moral turpitude. The matter Is now pending before the Federal Board of Review, according to the papers, which have been served on Warden Ralph Walker at the prison.
 A Superior Court Judge is expect ed to be assigned shortly to conduct the habeas hearing. The warden will be represented by States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald and Assistant States Atty. Walter w. Smyth, who prosecuted the criminal charge against Daddona.
 The stabbing occurred June 6, l942 on South Elm street near Pals Tavern, following a dispute between the two men in the tavern. Daddona was indicted by a grand jury June l8. 1912
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Grotto Welcomes NeuU Candidates

James Burns th-S' clpy. headed ;he cast of local Zindah Grotto Sat arday night which initiated AZ can aidates. The ceremonial marked al- 70 the annual winter full form ceremonial of the Masonic Temple
 A meeting of the Connecticut State Grotto Association was held before the ceremonies with Edward How'd, Brstol,, state president pre- siding. Visiting monarch at this meeting were: Francis Jacobian of Obeh Grotto, Bridgeport and Fred Anderson, of Aziz Grotto, New Britain.
 A large delegation Of visiting prophets attended, representing Monker Grotto, Norwalk; Obeh Grotto, Bridgeport; Hejaz Grotto New Haven; Aziz Grotto. New Brit ain; Syria Grotto, Hartford; and Nemrod Grotto, Norwich.
 The program started at 6 p. m when the Zindah Grotto Auxiliary served a turkey dinner. Later the zindah band played a concert ir Temple Hall.
 Raymond E. Snyder, monarch oi Zindah, was host to the representa- tions of the visiting Grottos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Industrial Chorus Final RehearSaIS

The Industrial Chorus will present "The Messiah next Sunday SSith a chorus of nearly ITS men and women. Four noted soloists from Boston, Hartford and New York will be featured. The following re- turned veterans are in the chorus Charles L. Duncan. Charles E. Min CT, Joseph Figtal, Harry Fox Dean Clarke, Elmer Gyllenheimer John Korby, Charles Phillips ano Herbert Fox.
 Mario DiCecco will lead the or- chestra and G. Loring Burwell will conduct the chorus. There is still room in the chorus for women who have sun in "The Messiah" in for mer years. They are asked to attend the researsals.
 A meting of the executive com mittee, under president Walter L. Barrows. will be held at the "Y' at 6 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
General Holiday Planned Locally

Thousands of Waterbury indus trial workers will enjoy a holiday Thanksgiving day for the first time since 1941.
 Spokesmen for the larger in dustries, now turning out peace time products, said only watchmen, maintenance men, power plant workers and guards will be on the job during the holiday Employees needed to maintain holding heat in the casting shops also will work.
 At the few plants operating on three shifts daily, work will end with the termination of the mid- night to shift Thursday and will be resumed at ' a. m. Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Legion Remembers Hospital Veterans

Cpl, Coyle Post, American Legion will meet tomorrow evening at the post rooms, Leavenworth street, to make plans for the collection and distribution of Christmas gifts to veterans in hospitals. About ITS veterans of World War II will be initiated into the post on Thursday Nov. %, at Speedwell Hall.
 A Mass of thanksgiving will bt celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Thursda; at 10 a. m. Veteran groups. in' cluding auxiliaries, will meet at the Field street Armory at 9:30 a. m and march to the service in body
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Burns Club Social
 Saturday DrdlOs 100

Approximately 100 attenoea social given by the Waterbury Burns club Saturday evening at Mechan- ics Hall.
 William Boyd, president of the club, gave an address of welcome, and Vice. President William Sherrli served as master of ceremonies Robert Currie, secretary, led the community singing.
 In charge of arrangements were MT. Sheriff, Andrew Wyllie, Robert Gardner. James Davidson, William Merrilees and MT. Currie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
D. A. v. Auxiliary
 To March Thursday

Members of the D. A. V. Auxiliary No. 9, are requested to march on Thursday, Nov. 9. The Auxiliary will meet in uniform at 9:30 at the Armory, and prceed to the Church of the Immaculate where solemn high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated in Thanksgiving for the end of World War II and Victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Carroll Heads Fairs Circuit

Great Harrington, Mass, Nov. 19. Edward J. Carroll. president and general manager of Harrington Fair, has been elected president of a new racing organization to be known as the Massachusetts Fairs Circuit" The unit will represent the following Bay State fairs: Marsh field. Brockton. Northampton and Harrington. The initial meeting of the group was held in Worcester last week. The next meeting will be held in oston in December al which time plans for the l940 fairs will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19

Continued from Page D crease may be subject to litigation. No clarification of the reasons TOT such a supposition was made.
 It is believed, however, that some increase may be so grea. that litl- gation may evolve on the part of the land and property owners, both of q friendly and formal court action nature
 It was not disclosed today what the final l946 budget will be, but 1t is anticipated i. will show an in- crease. The total requested budgets Of city departments had amounted to over a million dollar increase fro mthe lo45 budget of s6,54l, ,803. However, many of these monetary requests have been pared down by the Finance Board in recent meet lngS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Shirley St. Hillaire
 Wins Forty Medals

The East End Community Club Senior Combination Drum Corps will meet every Friday night at 800 o'clock in the Anderson school to select persons over 16 years of age to play in the corps.
 Activities of the corps during the past few years were revived at a recent meeting. First prizes dur!1S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
CARD PARTY DEC. 9

A card party will be sponsored by lodges Il and 9i of the Eithuef- ian Roman Cathode Alliance Dec. 9 at 2:30 p. m. at the old St. Jo- seph's school. Plans were com- pleted at meeting yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
CHURCH PATTY TONIGHT

Thanksgiving turkeys will pe awarded as prizes at the annuaS Thanksgiving games party of st, Patrick's parish tonight at S:l5 ae the church hall. Arrangements have bene made by the parish conamit~ tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19

1914 were 10 guests were garnered by the East End Corps. Forty me- dals were won by Shirley St. Hil- laire for baton twirling since she has been competing throughout the state for honors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
NEWS . 

Every Member Canvass WE conducted by the majority of Pro terday. Pledges were dedicated and testant churches in the city yes- canvassars commissioned at morn- ing services in many of the church. es participating in the membership drive.
 Canvassars also met for lunch con or supper at many of the churches.
 Dr. IT. Augustine smith, BOs- ton University College of Music, last night conducted the massed choirs of nine Waterbury and ncighboring churches, heard at the Second Congregational church forum by an audience of approx imately 900 people.
 Rev. Guy Howard, ''Walkin' Preacher of the Ozarks," told the forum how war had changed the pattern of life for the people in the Ozarks.
 h IeClldA the Beamon Singers, an eight voice mixed choir from Detroit. at the Pearl Street Neighborhooo House tonight at s15 under the sponsorship of the Mount olive A.ME. Zion church.
 Estelle Andrews will be soloist and Mrs. Constance Weller Opel will accompany the singers at the piano.
 Arrangements for the program were made by a committee com posed of Shepherd Mum. chair man Mrs. Ethel Petteway, anc Rev. D. D. Fogg.
 Thomas Petteway was elected president of the Youth Fellow shin of the A.M.E. Zion Meth odist church at a meeting yes terday. Regular weekly meetings will be held on Sundays at 5:3O D. m., it was announced.
 Others were named as follows: Vice-president, Miss Gertrude Johnson; secretary, Mrs. Hilda Petteway: treasurer, Miss Anna NJ Washington; chaplain, Miss Thelma Petteway; refreshments committee, Miss Marion Weller. chairman Miss Stella M. Elliot, and Miss Marjorie Petteway.
 Adjustments which will have t' | ho made bec.use of the changini industrial set-up can be aided D. the church and organizations lik the Y.MC.A.. Earl M. DtngeI secretary of the Y.M.CA. stated Il an address before the Second Con gregational church Sunday Nool Club yesterday.
 MT Dinger pointed out that pop ulation will continue to shift dur ing the anticipated industrial ex pansion and workers will need | adjust themselves in their ne' homes and communities.