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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

Private Gaetano Maisto, better known to more intimate acquaint- ances as Guy, son of Mrs. Madeline Maisto of Buckingham street, Oak vile, is shouting the praises of Frank Pope, Canal street merchant, whose motto has been Everything for the Boys since the war began.
 Maisto, now in the thick of things in Germany after long siege in Italy, recently received letter from his mother who informed him that she had sent him about 19 individual packages containing his favorite dish, raviola, chicken, mushrooms and stuffed peppers. She added she was unable to do up the packages so they would reach him safely so asked MT P.epe for bit of advice.
 The Canal Street merchant im- mediately solved her problem and took it upon himself to do up the packages. Mrs. Maisto supplied the dellcacies and MT. Pope canned them and packaged them so effi- ciently they all arrived undented and unopened in Germany. Private Maisto and several members of his outfit then sat down and enjoyed several home-cooked meals. MT. Pope rates No. 1 with them
 Pfc. Arthur L. Florio of 119 Dike- man street, who has recently return ed from overseas duty, has reported to the Army Ground and Service forces Redistribution station at Lake Placid Club, N. Y.
 The infantryman, son of MT. Vim cent Florio, Dikeman street, has served in the South Pacific theater of operation for 35 months.
 Cpl. Robert w. Hayes, son of Rob- ert w. Hayes, former Waterburian, who now resides in Miami, Florida, was awarded the third Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Unit badge, now that his unit, the 27th. Fighter group, veteran PAY Thunderbolt air support outfit, has become the first AAF unit in the Mediterranean theater to be cited four times in War Department Gen. eral Orders.
 Cpl. Hayes is graduate of Crosby EiUh School. His brother Kenneth is lieutenant in an artillery unit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
NewHavenC Confronted With Pension Problem
Actuarial Survey Shows Elm City Facing Difficulties
 Similar to Waterbury; S6,74O,OOO Fund Needed

A recent actuarial study made of the pension systems in effect in the police and fire departments Of the city of New Haven reveals a startling similarity to that completed here in Waterbury last year by Russell O. Hooker of the state in- surance department. The New Ha- ven survey was made by Milton J.. Wood, a consulting actuary of Hart ford.
 According to the Wood study 1t would be necessary for the city of New Haven to set up fund of $6,740000 to put the two pension systems on a self sustaining basis. On a 30-year amortization basis the city would have to contribute $650,- 800 annually, represented by $336,- 500 towards policemen's pensions and $3l4,300 towards the firemens'.
 In Waterbury's case MT. Hooker placed the city's liability for all types of pensions, not just police and fire departments, at $6,909, ,664. Amortization of this on a 30-year basis would necessitate annual pay ments by the city of $330,l27, but in addition MT. Hooker estimated that for current service there would be needed annual payments of $327, 7,462. Reduction of this latter figure would be brought about some- what by employees contributions at the various rates proposed in the pending pension act,
 The Wood survey called attention Ha the New Haven provision allow ing men to retire after 25 years of service without regard to their age at retirement. That was one of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

In his recent Christmas message Pope Plus XII stated that the out laying of war should be brought about without hesitation He spoke of the need for international organi- zation which will be included in Father Conway's talk, as the Pope described 1t the formation of an organ for the maintenance of peace, of an organ invested by common consent with supreme power to whose office it would also per- tain to smother in it's germinal state any threat of isolated or col- lective aggression"
 This week it was stated in the press by Senator Homer Ferguson of Michigan that 1t was important to form United Nations Council and he called on the senate to re- affirm the principles of the Atlantic Charter otherwise we would be faced with third war which would de Stroy civilization.
 Some months ago the Catholic bishops of the country issued 8 statement that has been far-reach- ing in its effects and which will be interpreted to some extent by Father Conway, since 1t has been regarded as one of the most powerful docu- ments to come out of the war per- iod. The statement was signed by ten members of the administrative board of the National Catholic Vel fare Conference in Washington with which Father Conway has been as- sociated for the past year Among those things recommended in the statement were an international or- ganization with all nations included, a strong world court respecting the rights of small nations and weak ones, these and many other things such as rights respected and the judgments formed based on Chris tian democratic traditions"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
WOODBURY'S FIRE
 CHIEF REELECTED

Frank Futile was elected chief of the Wodbury fire department for the 30th time at the annual meet ing Wednesday night. Other offic- CTS elected were: William Fleming, assistant chief; H. H. CanfielI, treasurer; George N. Platt, secre- tary; James Opperman, chairman of the entertainment committee.
 MT. Garfield and MT. Platt were named committee to notify the towns representative, the district senator, and the secretary of the Connecticut State Firemen's associa- ton, that the Woodbury firemen favored the bill which the Connec- ticut State f0iremen's association will present to the legislature in Hartford this year whereby towns of 5000 population or less would re- ceive a grant of $1,0O0 to be used for equipment for volunteer fire depart mentS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

Sacred Heart high schools are eligi- ble' to compete and all wishing to enter are asked to register by next Friday, January l9.
 Local elimination contests will be held on or before Thursday. Feb ruary l5; the area events on March 9, the county meet on March IS and the state contest on Saturday March "A, at Hartford.
 The subject this year will be An American Citizens Rights and Re- responsibilities Under the Constitu- tion." A full year tuition scholar ship and $25 in cash donated by the Connecticut State Bar associa tion, is the first state prize. The grand national prize is a four-year scholarship valued at $4000.
 Last year Gerard Berry, a stu dent at the Sacred Heart high school won the state and district oratorical contest, but lost out in the regional. Three years ago Miss Mildred Miller, q student also at the Sacred Heart high school won the state, district and regional con tests and finished fourth in the national contest.
 It is expected that all five loca. high schools will be represented this year. Colonel Shanahan has interviewed the principals and has given an outline of the program to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
HOUSE-TO-HOUSE CANVAS PLANNED
Need of Waste Paper So Acute Extra Collections
 Arranged

Collection of salvage paper by means of house to house canvas sing will be held every 30 days while an intensified school children col lection of this critically needed war material will be continued 1t was decided at the meeting of the War Service Board yesterday,
 At present the school collection is progressing steadily as an army of troopers" made up of the students of all local grammar schools make daily collections of this vital war material.
 The Chamber of Commerce yes- terday was requested by the board to again resume It's method of keep ing records Of available rooming house units and other living quar- ters. Frank Green executive Secre- tary of the local Chamber stated that his organization would start immediately to resume It's previous service.
 Coming plans for victory garden programs was discussed by Bernard Mcdonald of the war garden com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
VALENTINESFO
 BOYS OVERSEAS
Merchants Report Big De- mand for Cards With 'Ap=
 prOpriate Sayings

Waterbury CT Joes now serving overseas will be apprized of the fact that they are very much be- loved when St. Valentines day rolls around. Merchants throughout the city report their Valentine counters have been swamped all week by comedy customers feverishly at- tempting to find "just the right message of love" for the objects of their affections now stationed throughout the globe.
 The rush was on, in fact, several weeks ago when the War Depart ment announced the Valentines to the boys overseas must be in the mail by January IS to assure de- livery.
 The old-fashioned, lacy declara- tions of love, bearing the fragrant scent of sachet, have been most popular. Humorous cards, were se- lected in place of those with the military motif, it was reported. The once-popular slapstick card has lost its popularity to Valentines carry Ing sentiments as:
 T wish was postage stamp
 All stuck up with glue
 I'd stick myself right on this
 Valentine
 And send myself to you"
 Valentines priced at $1 or over did not prove to be as popular as In previous years. Decrease in sales of the more expensive cards was attributed by merchants to the fact that a large number of men, who extravagantly expressed their sen- timents, left for the service during
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

Private Joseph Charbonneau of 675 South Main street is among the soldiers furloLb he'd to the Lux Clock Mig Co.,, for a war job, it was re- ported today. In the service nearly two years, the Serviceman is now spending a 90-day furlough here and working as a lathe-operator at the wal plant. He is the second local soldier to be assigned temporarily to the Lux Co.,, under the new pro- gram.
 Five Waterbury infantrymen are serving with the 337th. wolverine Regiment, ill Italy, which recently took the 3000-foot Mount Pratone in the Gothic Line, digging German soldiers out of elaborate concrete pillboXeS and earthWorkS on it's for est slopes, according to a recent an- nouncement.
 The soldiers are Pvt. Michael J Papa, son of Mrs. Ann Papa, 45 Maple street; Pvt. Nicholas c. Au- gelli, whose wife, Deeda. lives at 273l East Main street; Pfc. Russell A. Di- aonato, son of Mrs. Angeline Fanelli 75 Easton avenue; Pvt. Vincent A Salvatore, son of Mrs. Mary Salva- tore, 199 South Main street; Pfc Joseph A. Bruno, whose wife, Rose, lives at TT Walnut street extension; and Pvt. Thomas F. Casey, son of Mrs. Mary E. Casey, 1173 East Main street.
 The local mems regiment has been in combat steadily since last May, struggling forward through the tow erirg mountains that separate Flor ence from Bologna, overcoming great obstacles made of mud, rain, wind and cold and living and fighting on the meagre supplies mules and men can carry up to them on their backs.
 The 8l3th. Tank Destroyer bat talion, of which S-Sgt. Charles A.. Klein, 63 Lexington avenue, is a member has been highly lauded by Army officials for its operations in Normandy to the Seine River and through to the German border.
 The 8l3th. Tank destroyer unit first saw action in Tunisia with Lt Gen. Omar Bradley's II corps. Part of the battalion landed at Gela, Si- cily, and aided in the round up of prisoners. In France M-l0 destroy CTS of this unit made up the first Allied armor to cross the Seine river where they held five-day bridge head before the push beyond.
 During recent counter-offensive, A German major general was among thc dead occupants of tank de- stroyed by the battalion. In his pockets was plan of the German attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
25O APPLICANTS
 FOR CITIZENSHIP
Session of Naturalization Court to Be Held Here
 Wednesday

A total of 250 aliens will take the oath Of allegiance as citizens of the United States at a naturaliza- ton session scheduled for next Wed- nesday in the superior court, 1t was disclosed today.
 Judge Prank ?. McEvoy, who iS serving here for the winter term, will preside at the citizenship hear ings, which have been set for 10 a m. and 2 D. m. Persons to be naturalized have been notified by the Hartford ofIlce to appear in the courtroom at 9 a. m. and D. m.
 Special hearings on citizenship applictions have been conducted here In the past few weeks, with scores of persons interviewed during the past few days. The next nat- uralization session will be held March 2l, with Judge McEvoy pre- siding at that time also.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

the changes recommended by the Waterbury pension group, over which there was considerable dis cussion by members of the police and fire departments, The Wood report sets 60 years as the date for retirement, provided years of serv- ice have also been complied with.
 Termed as very expensive" were pensions for widows and department members who die of natural causes and not in performance of their duties. The suggestion was also advanced that pension payments be based on average pay for the last 10 years of service rather than the final year. Both of these proposals were considered in the Waterbury plan and are believed to be included in the final draft, which Is to be submitted to Mayor John $. Mona gan by the pension board.
 A further study of pensions paid to custodlans and engineers in New Haven is to be made by the Hartford actuary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

Charles Bannon, who keeps the stamp sale records, told the students that since Pearl Harbor, Leaven- worth has purchased $S8O0O worth of stamps, and that the school has four citations from the Treasury Department for buying special equipment in a given time.
 Earl Blanchard, vice-principal presented ther flag to Stephen Chai kowSki, the students representative. In accepting the az, ChaikowSki said thta the flag will be retained by the students continuing to buy stamps until all the boys are back home.
 Leavenworth students last week purchased $453, 900 worth of stamps. Leading rooms were: MT. Dillon with $45.75 and MT. Rourke with $40.20. One hundred per cent rooms were MT. Dillon, Miss Hart, MT. De- Bonis, MT. Synott, Miss Connor, MT. Smithies, MT. Coleman, MT. Ban non, MT. Reiger, Miss Mccarthy, Miss Casey, Miss Gemmill, Miss BoWes, Miss Shanahan, Miss Healey, Miss OBrien, MT. Rourke, Miss Mulcahy, MT. Woodlock, MT. Meyers, Miss Battle, MT. Shanahan.
 Crosby students last week pur- chased $906.65 worth of stamps bringing their grand total since Sep- tember to $25 ,915.50. High rooms last week were Miss Keene with $107.O5 and Miss Salmon with $636O. One hundred per cent rooms were Miss Connor, Miss Goudy, Miss K. Hayes Miss Milenky, MT. Murphy, MT. Smith, MT. Tappin, MT. Timberlake.
 Purchases by Wilby students last week came to $44895, bringing the total to date to $14,714.55. Leading room last week was Room 1O3 with $52.30. Leading room to date is 115, with $1,26265. One hundred per cent rooms are Miss Page, Miss Gar ren, Miss Hazen, Miss Clark, Miss Martin, Miss Eaton, Miss Powers, MT. Skehan, MT. Murnane, MT. Bowling, Miss Healey, MT. Pronovost Miss Goodwin, Miss Altieri, MT. Grady, Miss Moore, Miss Walsh, Miss Marron, Miss Baird, MT. Mem primo, Miss McNiff, Miss Luddy Miss Schmidt, Miss Leeney, MT Mambruno, Miss Blacker, MT. Craig
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
(By United Press)


 Soviet troops practically envelOp MOzyr; other Russian units absorb more territory of Poland Gin the Sarny sectOr), advancing west. In a three-way drive on Cas- sinO, British American units of the 5th Army advance to within three or four miles of the Objec- tive; French troops recapture two heights near ROcchetta.
 Soviet government charges that Gen. Francisco Franco still has troops on the Russian front and the Spanish regime is otherwise aiding Germany.
 President Roosevelt presents a S99, ,769, ,OOO,OOO peace-war budget to congress, designed to end the war in the shortest time and pre- pare for readjustment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
BROCK-HALL BUYS
 TWO DAIRY FIRMS

Two dairy firms have been pur- chased by the Brock Hall Dairy, 34 Englewood avenue, concurrent with It's plans for expansion, the latter reported here recently.
 The Borgeson Dairy, 10 Robinson street, this city and the Peck Lane Dairy, Cheshire have been purchased according 10 an announcement of c. R. Brock, president.
 The company recently announced that its present location on 34 Engle- wood avenue was sold to the Cashin Dairy O., while purchase by the expanding concern of other larger property holdings was negotiated. The transfer of property will not take place until spring 1t has been stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN $5,OOO ACTION

A settlement out Of court has been made in the 5000 assault and battery suit brought by Mike Detka, local window cleaner, against Abra- ham Frost. doing business as the Reliable Window Cleaning Com pany, 1t was indicated today when withdrawal papers were filed in su- perior court
 The plaintiff claimed he was as saulted by the defendant June 10 and as Q result loss 10 per cent of the hearing of his right ear and will permanently be subjected to dizziness. He alleged the defendant "maliciously, violently and with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE
Veterons Attention!


 Located in the City Hall are three organizations designed to aid veterans in handling all necessary paper matters relative to your claims and benefits. These are the Veterans Advisory Office, Veterans Administration Office and the draft boards.
 It is all-impOrtant that you file all papers relative to claims, benefits, insurance, loans, etc. The personnel of these offices are trained to fully assist you in han ding these affairs.
 Any and all matters pertaining to your service in the armed forces will be discussed at these offices. Call on their assistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
DEPENDENCY BENEFITS
 EXPLAINED TO KIN

Nearly 50 relatives of servicemen seeking advice about dependency benefits saw It. Morton s, Jaffe, interviewer from the Office of De- perdency Benefits yesterday. It. Jaffe will be in Waterbury through next Friday holding office hours from g a m. to 4 D. m. on the second floor of the post office,
 It. Jaffe and . staff of two are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

Pfc. George H. Kraft, who has been in the South Pacific, is now at the Mason General hospital, Long Island, according to word received by his parents, MT and Mrs. Max F.. Kraft, 37 Lone Oak avenue. A grad uate of Crosby high school, he has been in the AAF since October, 1943.
 It Ellen Rangoon. Waterbury Army nurse, recently wrote her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Hans Rangoon, 739 Frost road, she has no desire | to return to the states until the work of her hospital unit is con- pleted,
 It, Rangoon, now serving in | France, says she realizes 1t will be long time before she returns home because nurses are so badly needed in France, where she is serving
 Sergt. Stanley Heaton, who is serv- ing with an Army Engineer unit for tho past several months has been transferred from the India area to Burma, according to a letter re- ceived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Stanley Heaton, 478 Meiden road. The engineer entered the service two years ago.
 His brother, Pvt. Staff Sergt. How ard Heaton is serving as mess ser geant in Belgium. He entered the service in January, l94l.
 Pvt. James F. Fitzpatrick, son Of Mrs Katherine V. Fitzpatrick 920 Baldwin street, was reported to be a prisoner of war in Germany, by the War Department yesterday. Also among the Connecticut men who are now prisoners is End It. Harold c. Shackleton, Southbury husband of Florence F. Shackleton.
 Sister Lillian Joseph, Sacred Heart Convent. has learned her brother, Pfc. Joseph P. Bradley pre- viously reported missing in action cinse Dec. 8, in now reported killed by the War Department. Pfc. Brad ley, the son of MT and Mrs. Michael Bradley, Danbury, went overseas in July, 1914.
 T/Sgt. Paul Plungis of 28 Ed wards street, brother of Selectman Aram Plungis of Bristol, is on leave at his home here, after serving 35 months with the 160th Infantry in the South Pacific. Sgt. Plungis left Waterbury with the former Ma tional Guard in l941.
 Staff Sgt. Ralph A. OrSini, son of Mrs. Lucy Orsini, Hillcrest ave- nue. Oakville, has reported to the AAF redistribution station at Att lantic City, N. J., after spending ten months overseas in the European theater of war.
 The gunner na B-24 Liberator completed thirty combat missions. He wears the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf clusters, and two bronze stars.
 S-Sgt. Henry R. Poulter. 38 Platt street. Waterbury, is nolw being treated at Stark General Hospital, Charleston, S. C., prior to being transferred to another Army hos pltal 1t was announced yesterday,
 Sgt. Poulter an infantryman, re- tunred from six months overseas in the European theater of opera tions on the British hospital ship, Dorsetshire. H ehaS been awarded the Purple Heart decoration. Good Conduct medal, and Combat EX- pert, Infantry badge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
Noted Jesuit To Lecture lon "Pattern For Peace'H
Rev. Edward A. Conway, Ph. D., to Give Ills Oay
 Conn. Address in WiIby Auditorium; Public Invited

Rev Edward A. Conway, s. J. Ph.D, will deliver hiR only Connecticut lecture in this city Monday evening" January 22 at the Wilby High School Auditorium Shortly after that will make extended tour of the west speak, in most of the leading cities He to this city udeE the auspices of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women his subject to deal with the Pattern for Peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
Minute-Man Flag Raised At Leavenworth
YOUNG SPEAKERS
 IN COMPETITION
Col. Shanahan Chairman of American Legion Ora-
 tOrical Contest

Lieutenant-Colonel William J. Shanahan of Waterbury has been named county chairman of the American Legion, Connecticut de- partment, oratorical contest. Stu dents in Crosby, Wilby, Leaven- worth, Waterbury Catholic and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
Principal Began In Address Congratulates Students For Support
Technical Students Have Purchased $S8OOO in Stamps Since Pearl ElarbOr Day; Crosby, Wiby $A File Weekly Statements

Frank G. Began, Leavenworth High School principal congratulated the student body the fine work they have done backing up the former Leavenworth boys in the ices by buying War Bonds and stamps at assembly held at Leavenwoh yesterday for the purpose of awarding the Minute Man Flag in recognition of 90 per cent of the student body purchasing stamps during December:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

Humphrey Bogart won his first major sailing race in the Newport Yacht Club regatta. with his 28-foot sloop, Albatross. while starring in Warner Bros ITO Have and Have Not" in which he portrays q motor boat operator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

out Justification assaulted, struck, and beat the plaintiff with his hands" Terms of settlement were not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

here to answer problems for de- pendents of Army personnel on bus mess relating to their family allow ances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-13

Lieut.. Francis x. CalO. son of MT. and Mrs. Charles CalO, Ward street. has been commissioned a second lieutenant at EdgewOOd Arsenal. Md. He entered service in November 3. 1942.
 At present he is spending l5- day furlOugh at his home here. He will report to Combat and Serv- ice school at Edge Arsenal. He is a graduate of Wilby high school.
 His brother, Staff Sgt. Michael CaIO, who participated in the Nor mandy invasion on D-day is now serving in Germany.