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Evening star., 1945-11-09
TRIBUTE TO THE
Electric Light &
Power Industry

NNE OF THE WONDERS of our
~ youth was a fabulous light
which transformed the corner of
Main and State streets into a
flickering pool of daylight. A
white spark sputtered across the
gap between two sticks of carbon
inside a glass globe, and was re-
puted to give forth light equal to
hundreds of candles - maybe 4
thousand.
Several important corners had
these lights, but the rest of the
city remained in the restful OBJ
security of gaslight.
We were a bit skeptical at the
time about that candle-power
rating. A single candle was all
right to 60 to bed by, and, with
some discomfort and eye-strain,
it even enabled one to read the
dime novel kept hidden under
the mattress; but it was difficult
to visualize what a thousand
candles would add up to-like
imagining one hundred horses
hitched to a wagon.
Shortly following the advent
of the arc-light, wires were strung
above the horse-car tracks and a
bouncing little car slid back and
forth over the three miles of
track, with no visible means of
propulsion. 1t was cooling on 4
hot evening to sit on the front
seat and bowl along at ten miles
an hour. Science was getting
pretty wonderful.
Since those impressionable
days, we have been less and less
overcome by the impact of cleo
trical progress. We just assumed
that electricity could do anything
and weren't far wrong. Electric
light in the home was soon just a
gratifying convenience, though,
it shook US up for 4 day or two
Evening star., 1945-11-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
Prominent Lithuanidn Couple Wed Fifty Years MT. and Mrs. John Tareila to Celebrate Golden Jubilee on Sunday, February 4-Both Out
 standing, Active Citizens - Widely
 Known, Respected, Admired.

One of the city's most prominent Lithuanian couples. MT. ard Mrs. John Tareila of 85 Vernon street, who were among the first Lithuan- fans to settle in this city, will ob- serve their golden wedding anni- versray February 2.
 The couple was married in 1895 at St. Josephs church only two months after the Lithuanian church was founded. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Zebris, who was instrumental in organizing the parish.
 At the time of their marriage there were less than 50 families in the parish, and the Lithuanian pop ulation of the city was only few hundred. Today the figure stands at many thousands, and the Lith- uanian church has developed into one Of the largest parishes of the city.
 The couple will observe the an- niversary on Sunday, Feb. I, with an open house party at their home. Many of the city's Lithuanian "old- timers" have been invited.
 The daughters, & son, and three grandchildren will be among those present for the 50th anniversary cele- bration. They are Miss Helen Ta- reila, Mrs. Milda Bell of Hancock N. Y, Kayston J. Tareila, and Ros-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
Reich Laid Open
 To Russian Army
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Baltic port Of Stettin and i43 miles east of Berlin.
 Using Reserves
 The Germans were throwing in all available reserves all along the 800- mile front from the Carpathians to signs even of stemmlng the Rus sian onslaught.
 The Soviet information bureau re- ported last night that five Red arm les in the first l5 days of their of- fensive have killed 295 ,000 Germans, captured SC, $50 others, and destroy cd or captured 590 planes, 3,0l2 tanks, 7,932 guns and 24,960 trucks.
 Marshal Konstantin K. Rokossov- sky's second White Russian army sealed off East Prussia and it's gar rion of 100000 troops with break through to rolkemit on the shores of DanZg, and Muehlhausen, l2 miles northeast of Danzig.
 RokogSovsky's tanks and troops cut the Konigsberg-Danz railway in two places and reached the frontier of the free state Of Danzig in the breakthrough, which left the Nazi garrison only the ports Of Konigs- berg and tiny Pillau at the mouth Of the Frlsches Half lagoon as possible evacuation ports
 More than 1 800 Germans were killed in the fighting for the indus trial and communications center of Marienburg. starting point of the Teutonic invasion of Russia in the 18th and 18th centuries.
 Konigsberg, capital Of East Prus- sia 75 miles northeast of Maricnburg was under assault by Gen. Ivan D. Chcrniakhovsky's Third White Rus sian army along 35-nile siege arc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

COG Bell. Jr.. and Dolores and Ly- dia Tareila.
 MT. Tareila, who has served as president of numerous local and national Lithuanian groups and has been active in various fraternal or ganizations of the city, was a shoe merchant until 1905 when the family moved to Ansonia.
 Tn 1919, after residing in several of the smaller towns of the sttae, the family returned here and MT Tareila set up the Tareila drugstore first at North Riverside street and later at it's present location, 32f Bank street. Tn 1883 MT. Tareila retired and his daughter, Helen took over operation of the drug store.
 A veteran interpreter for the courts in the city, MT. Tareila has been a prominent figure at many trials in the city, and currently is assisting In the superior court criminal case now on trial His knowledge of foreign language ie extensive and he has supplied in- terpretations on many different lan- guages.
 Both MT. and Mrs. Tareila arc natives of Lithuanla.
 MT Tareila was national presi- dent of the Lithuania Alliance oi America for four years and vice president for two terms and served on numerous standing committees O the large organization. He wal head of the local unit for g year! and of the state council for 10. H. likewise has been a prominent mem ber of the Lithuanian TMD. an or. ganization which has undertaken publication of Lithuanian literature
 The Vernon street resident is ; charter member of both the Lith uanian Independent Political clul and the Lithuanian Citizens Politi cal club, and is still active in tn, St. Anthonys society and the Poli
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
TEN APPLICATIONS
 FILED BY NURSES
Largest Number in Weeks Sent to Regional Office
 in Washington

Ten completed applications of nurses who have volunteered to en- ter the military services have been sent curing the past week to the regional cfiice of the Washington, D. C., Red Cross Nursing Service, Mrs. Albert w. Hummel, chairman Of the local Nurses Recruitment Commit tee has announced. This Is the largest number of applications ever sent to Washington in single week. Mrs. Hummel stated, since the in- auguration of the recruitment com mittee.
 All nurses throughout the district are invited to an open house tea, which will be held at the Red Cross Chapter House, 165 Grove street, on February 8 between 4 and 6 o'clock for nurses who are interest cd in volunteering for military serv- ice. The tea will be sponsored by the Red Cross Recruitment Com mittee, and all nurses who have been disqualified are also welcome, Mrs. Hummcl, chairman, said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

(Continued from Page D dure would stymic all nominations now pending in the Senate since It tx possible to consider them only in executive session.
 If Barkey finds that the anti Wallace senators have the votes, 1t is likely that he will not make private arrangement providing Tor regular executive sessions for the consideration of routine nomlna- tions, but with stipulation that Wallace's name shall not be taken up.
 The conservatives recognize the necessity for speed. Delay enables Wallace's supporters, notably the potent CIO-PAC. to get going. A business men for Wallace" com mittee already has been formed Over the signatures Of 25O persons it wired Vice President Harry s. Truman yesterday protesting iai'- ure of the commerce committee to hear evidence of Wallaccs fitness to administer government loans.
 Among the signers were: James II. McQill, Valparaiso. Ind, Andre" J. Higgins, New orleans. and J. Louis Reynolds of the Reynoldi Metal Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

foul shooting team participated In a state meet at New Haven and another team participated in q Ma tional competition i'll gym athletic events. Physical training classes for Juniors and Seniors were or ganized, and during the spring months A baseball league was formed, playing games in the local parks.
 Several clubs were organized dur ing the year, meeting weekly for business discussions, and participa- tion in sports. Other new groups included the Leaders Club to as- sist in gym activities and train fu- turc club leaders and workers, the service club to promote and plan weekly dances, and class in group singing.
 TV (nty-fivc boys each week for q period of six weeks participate in the camp program during the sum mer vacation, MT. Johnson eX- plaincd, although the status Of the camp Is still uncertain, aS the club Is waiting to acquire another site.
 q am ever more conscious Of our greater connection with other local agencies in general com- munity planning" MT. JonnSon states. Through our Community affiliations. through the Council Of Social Agencies, through the need and desirabiltiy of a community sur vey, through It's helpful rccommen- dations to better improve our com munity service. we find ourselves all fitting into general plan aimed toward better community social ser vice"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

tier of Brandenburg g-Berlin's prov ince-in the vicinity of Schneide- muehl, Driesen and Bentschen, the latter two only 93 miles east of the NaI capital.
 CA later German broadcast re- corded by NEG Monitors in New York Said the Brandenburg provin- cial border was crossed by Soviet units east of Schneidemuehl, 50 miles north of PoznAn and 20 miles south east of the Baltic port of Stcttin)
 The Soviet high commands mid- night communique, however, said the closest Russian column to Berlin was at Mosina. l34 miles east of the capital and nine miles southwest Of beseiged Polish fortress city Of PoZ- man. Mosina was captured yc5ter- day, outfianking Poznan from the south while other forces attacked frontally.
 T'wcnty-threc miles north of Poz- nan, the Soviets captured Rogozno, only 70 miles from the Brandenburg border, 23 miles southeast of Schnei- demuehl, l06 miles southeast Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
Cops Story To
 Be Trial Theme
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miles had been used since he parked the car, Plungis stated. A fellow worker was with him, he testified.
 A crumpled note. which Plungis said he found in the car, was of- fered as evidence, but it's contents were not disclosed during yester- days testimony. It was deter mined, however, In subsequent ex- animation that the note was written by Mrs. Plungis to Zukauskas
 Plungis said he tried to sleep wher he got home but couldn't. Then he called Zukauskas, he said.
 "I asked him If he knew where Stephie was and he said he didn't" the witness testified.
 q told him that seemed strange since a note with his name on it was in the car" he continued. The wit ness said zukauskas replied. That note may have been there before"
 He was very nervous and excited, and when I asked him why, he said his child was sick" Plungis de- clared
 An exchange of calls between him and Mrs Ann DeBella and Mrs. Martha Marshall followed, he stated.
 Another examination of the car disclosed large amount of blood behind the front seat, he continued
 He looked further and discovered a bullet imbedded in the door post Of the car. Plungis said. It was then that he reported to the police.
 When questioned about his ac- quaintance with ZukauSkas, Plum gis stated he had talked to him only once.
 T was driving home from work about 7:l5 one morning in Septem- Der and had turned into John street when Zukauskas, dressed in his uni form, fiagged me-" he said. "He came over and sat In the car with me and told me he was going out with my wife and wanted to borrow the car"
 We would like to go out Sunday and would like to have the car," ht quoted Zukauskas as saying. The witness said he replied, "Yes. Sure.
 Reads Wedding Date
 When asked about the date of hi marriage, Plungis faltercd for Word' and finally drew piece Of paper from his pocket and read the date Sept. 26 1886. He said the marriage was performed at Carmel, N. Y. Ht said their daughter, Shirley Ann was born Sept. 28. 1887, and theil son. Edward, on Jan. II, 1889.
 Plungts testified his wife did mol live with him the three weeks before she died, but came home about once a week to clean up the house, wash clothes. and straighten out thi house in general.
 Asked if there was any change ir relations with her after she stopped living with him he replied, There was no difference"
 Plungis described the arrange. ments made for care of their chil- dren. They lived with their materra grandmother, who was paid $l0 z week by Mrs. Plungis and Sl0 { week by him, Plungis stated.
 He said his wife came home Oct 28 and they took some money tt her mother Then he drove dowr town and let his wife out near thu Elton, he said. adding, She wen her way and went mine"
 "Is that the last time you saw her. the prosecutor asked.
 'It is," Plungis replied, biting hi lips.
 Questioned by Defense Counse w. w. Gager about his relatiOn with his wife. Plungls said ther' were no strained relations"
 He admitted he knew she wa going out with other men and add cd, But tried to be sensible abou the whole thing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
LEO J. BYRNES'
 DEATH REPORTED
Former Resident Dies Sud- denly on Busniess Trip
 to California

Leon J. Byrnes, former we'll known resident of this city who has been residing in Tarrytown, N. Y, for the past several years, died Thursday while on business trip to California. He was the son of the late Mir. and Mrs. James E. Byrnes, prominent residents of the East End section of the city. Mrs. Byrnes is the former Kathleen Carey of this city.
 He was a graduate of Crosby high school and Rcnssalaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. Prominent in the field of engineering, MT. Byrnes left this city some years ago to take up his residence in Tarrytown, N. Y.
 Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, James: two daughters, Catherine and Barbara. all of Tar rytown, N. Y, a brother, Edward F., Newport, R. l., and sister, Mrs. Kevin Fitzpatrick of this city.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounccd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
Poet-Cop Big Help In City
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(Continued from Page D timS is so expensive (coSting over &l 900 for each) that the support of the MARCH OF DIMES becomes imperative to assure health for the majority of the thousands stricken by this dread illness each year"
 Tomorrow at the Franco-American club an all day social event will be conducted by the societies and groups of the organization all pro ceedS to go to the campaign. Mem bers and frienos are all invited. Ex- pected to be present are various city officials and civic leaders. A bowling match tomorrow afternoon will highlight the days event.
 The committee in charge consists of Joseph Caron president of the club, city treasurer Serge Belanger, Louis LeClerc, Leo Archambault, Maurice Rousseau, Romeo Duomou- chel. and MT Belval.
 Next week is the final one for the local campaign which is scheduled to close Feb 3. It is epected that the closing days will mark the sue cess of the entire drive.
 Give generously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

IIOIl lJ --------------------- train traffic northeaatward from the front as "heaVy" and said 3l locomotives and 150 rail cars were destroyed or damaged yesterday alone.
 The Third Army's first thrust to the our northeast of Cleryaux was made by patrols of Brig. Gen. James A. Van F1ett's 90th Division, which were peppered with small arms fire from the forciield Of the Sicgfried Line across the river.
 Other Third Army troops captured ButZdorf, IA miles southeast Of Luxembourg, and entered Seller, S miles east of WitZ. An mile gain northward they reached a key road junction on the skyline drive" in the Gsershof area seven miles northeast of Wiltz.
 Troops of Maj. Gen. Horace l. McBride's 30th Division advanced a mile and half in the area Of HoBinger, eight miles northeast of WlltZ, and were within little more than mile of the German border.
 Maj. Gen. Willard s. Paul's 26th Division pushed more than two miles eastward, reaching the skyline drive overlooking the Luxembourg German border in the area south east Of ClerVaux. while units Of the 9Oth Division captured Lieler, si1 nlle6 northeast of Cleryaux, in ar , advance of more than a mile.
 To the north other Third army forces gained two miles in the ares seven miles south of St. With, anC patrols were mile out ahead ol the main forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

Zukauskas drive up to the house Tn his mothers car, take out pail, an axe, a hammer, and a canvass cover, 1t was disclosed. She said he 'hur- ried" into the cellar.
 At 3 p. m. that afternoon she saw him come out of the house, put a shovel in the car and drive away, Mrs. Zegzdryn stated.
 The slain Womans husband told of going to parking lot for his car at 2 a. m. Nov. 2 and of the events which followed his discovery Of blood stains, broken window, and other unusual conditions in the Ve- hicle.
 He said the right hand front Win- dow was broken out, blanket kept on the front seat was missing, and there were bloodstains on the front seat. The car was parked at about where he left it when he went to work on the night shift at p. m. the night before, he said.
 A check of the gas tank disclosed enough gasoline to travel about 45
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
COAL SCARCITY
 ACUTE LOCALLY
Deliveries Limited to Lone Ton Under Government
 DireCtiVes

Very little coal exists in coal wards here, 1t was reported today aS dealers made plans to limit oeliver- ies.
 No more than one ton will be de- livered to customers at one time, and orders will not be accepted from consumers who have more than five days supply on hand' dealers have ruled.
 Many of the retailers already are limiting deliveries to one-half . ton.
 The critical shortage of supplies would last until next month, the dealers predicted, disclosing the shortage is the greatest ever ex- perienced here.
 Although the shortage of coal Is mainly responsible for the decrease In deliveries here, dealers report the shortage of help likewise Is curtail- ing distribution of the coal on hand. At least two dozen additional de- liverymen are needed, 1t has been indicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
FUNERALS

The funeral of Francis P. Costello, a native of Mahonoy City, Pa, who lived in Waterbury for many years, was held today at 8:30 from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception where re- quiem Mass was celebrated at 9. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Ineson NeWill, formerly of Oakville, will be held today at 2 D. m. at the Masonic home, Wallingford. Rev. Oscar Locke. pastor of the Union Congregational church, Oakvllle, will ofiiciatc. Mrs. Newill died We'd nesday at the Masonic home. Serv- ices will also be held at the Ever green cemetery chapel, Watertown, today at 3:30. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary iVer- rastro) 0iorglo. also known as Mrs. Mary George, 43 East Farm street VIII be held from the Maiorano fu- neral home. 95 Willow street. Mon- day morning at at the First Ital- ian Baptist church, Burton street at 10. Rev Joachim F. Parrella offici- at!ng. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and to- lianese society auxiliary will meet morrow from 2 to 10 D. m. The Avig- Sunday aftnre O oatn3t& Shrdlu n Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral home.
 The funeral of Pasquale Romito l2i Division street. was held today at 6 a. m from the Maiorano fu- neral home, 05 Willow street, to St Licy's church where q solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at Q Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
Albany Night Clubs Close

Continued rom Page D said earlier that "ii we have coal Tn (schOoD bins there's no point In closing schools now
 Food was no longer rolling into the New York city area. A Com modity Credit Corp. official urged normal purchases Of food and asked housewives to shop on q flexible" plan, choosing alternate food when desired edibles were not available
 The food supply on hand, he Said' will feed the citys population through the embargo period If nor maj buying prevails. The fruit and vegetable supply was above normal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
BOYS CLUB PLANS
 BROAD PROGRAM
Annual Report of Superin- tendent Johnson Reviews
 Interesting Events

Continued progress in broadening programs was reported by William M. Johnson, executive director Of the Boys Club in his annual re- port. The club is q Community Chest affiliate.
 Activities during the year, MT. Johnson stated, include two bas- ketball leagues, four leagues coVer- ing varied athletic programs, and three basketball tournaments. Senior and Junior representative Varsity teams were organizcd--a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
OBITUARY

ADAMS-James w. Adams, 561 Bunker Hill avenue, died early yes terday morning at his home. He had been in i'll health for the past two years.
 Born in Wales, April 26. 1866, MT. Adams came to this country as a young man. He lived 35 years In Seymour where he was employed by the H. A. Matthews Mig. Co. Some years ago he moved to Pnlla- delphia and SIX weeks ago came to Waterbury to make his home with his son, William R. Adams Bunker Hill avenue. He was mem Der of Odd Fellows Lodge and Reo- men. Ansonia.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Priscilla (Rees) Adams; sister. Mrs Margaret Williams, Rockville, Pa: his son, William R., Water bury; and several nicces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 D. n.. at the Ward funeral home, 15 Pine street, Sey- mour. Burial will be in Union ceme- tery, seymour, ht LHe CoIAVciilc11Sc cf the family. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2 to D. m.
 DeEUBERTIS - Word has been received here by relatives of the death of Giovannia DeRubertis in Luclto, Italy.
 For many years, MT. DeRubertis worked in Waterbury and Danbury. He returned to Italy in September 1929.
 Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Paul E. Greguoli, Waterbury, and Mrs. Luciano Iannlruberto, New York city; and a son. Gabrielle DeRubertis, Italy; and several nieces and nepheWs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

said
 Though the Saigon radio did not identify the bombcrs specifically aS B-20s, Saigon lies beyond the prac- tical range of other land-based bombers. The War Department an- nCuncement of the attack said mil itary installations were attacked in Indo-C China.
 Saigon ranks with Hong Kong as one of the two largest naval bases on the China coast. Carrier planes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

reaching age 85 they would be eligi- blc for retirement at an amount as high as 1900 The city Of New Haven this past week burned bonds redeemed during 1914 in the amount of &I ,045 GOO. Waterbury city of1- cials will engage in similar cere- mony as soon as end-of-tne year bookkeeping procedures are complet- ed and all audits brought up to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
JUST SLIGHTLY SCARED

Port Arthur, Tex, (UP)-The first time he eter experienced a Japanese raid in the Pacific, It. Elwin M. Shinn was rather sur prised" that he wasn't more scared than he was. q could almost talk q couple of hours later he wrote 10 his brother in Port Arthur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27
NEW LANDING
Rv limited Press

The London radio said today that British Indian troops have made 8 new amphibious landing near the west coast of Burma. on an uniden- tliied island southwest of Ramrcc. 200 miles northwest of Rangoon.
 The broadcast was recorded by United Press monitors in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-27

of Admiral William F. HalseJG third fleet sank 4l Japanese ships and damaged 28 others in attacks on Saigon, Camranh Bay and QuInhon Harbor, all in Indo-Chlna. Jan. IT.
 Today's raid on do-China was the first by the goth bomber com mand under It's new commander, Brig. Gen. Roger M. Ramey.