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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
RADIO BROADCAST
 FOR NEGRO YOUTH
"VOcatiOnal Opportunity Campaign" Outlined By
 Speakers Yesterday

Local observance of the 18th an- nual vocational Opportunity Cam paign" was started by the Pearl Street NeigIlborhood House with a radio broadcast over Station VERY yesterday afternoon.
 Rev M. Webb, Wright, president of the board of directors of the Pearl Street Neighborhood House, pointed out the campaign was in augurated to inform Negro youth of occupational trends and educational opportunities. The annual program is sponsored by the National Urban league of New York city, of which the local unit is an affiliate.
 Others interviewed included: Viva Pixley, L. Freeman, Grace Pet teway, Mrs. Ann Coger Gary, arlc Stanley Ralph.
 Musical selections were rendered by quartet composed of Hurge- lee Prince, Julia E. Sturdivant, Mar ian Weller, and Mrs. Constance w. O'Dell.
 Mrs. Leila T. Alxander, social director of the house, announced that committees planning the local program have been organized and details have been planned. Another broadcast will be conducted by the group March 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
STRIKES IN STATE
 HELD TO MINIMUM
Management, Labor Mani- fest Differences Around
 Conference Table

There is a better understanding existing between management and labor and higher degree in ef1ort exercised to settle disputes around the conference table," declared Re- gional Director H. R. Colwell of the U. s. Consolidation Service U. s. De- partment of Labor today in an- nouncing that Connecticut had a record of 120 disputes involving 90,- 937 workers which were settled in the six-month period from July tc December 1944 through the Con- ciliation Service.
 The overall picture in New Eng land shows that the Cancellation Service settled in the same six month period a total of 700 disputes involving 340,710 workers and en- tered other situations where no act ual dispute was in progress on 35 occasions concerning 528 workers. In Connecticut, the Cancellation Serv- ice entered other situations on occasions involving 211 workers.
 Regional Director Co1well pointed out that strikes have been held to a minimum in this region as he stated: "Certifcations to the War Labor Board are made to a lesser degree in this area than in similar areas throughout the country"
 New England which produces a large quantity of war material en- joyed six-month period of unin- terrupted production" said Region al Director Colwell as he praised the cooperation the Cancellation Serv- ice received from State agencies in the labor field in the expeditions handling of disputes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16

unable to breath. Desk Lieut.. Walter Ahearn immediately dispatched Pa- trolmen Harold Green and John Sssso to the scene in the police ann bulance, and also notified Detectives Paul Moynihan and James Stack whu were cruising near r-by in 8 pa- tro. car.
 Detectives Moynihan and Stack arrived first, just before the child's respiration stopped. Only yesterday, members of the police department nac attended two hour lecture by Patrolman John Mcdonald, R q Cross first-sid instructor on what to do in just such 8 case, so there was no hesitation.
 They placed the child on the floor, pr1ed open her mouth, using Detec- tive Moynihan's blackjack to hold 1t open, and pulled her tongue in place. Just then Patrolmen Green and Sasso arrived and applied the department artificial respirator.
 After 40 minutes Lorraine com- menced to breathe again. Then un- Ger supervision of Dr. Frederick Zevkowitz, 79 North Main street, who responded to an emergency call from headquarters, the policemen replaced the respirator with the de- partment inhalator, and took the child to St. Mary's hospital where use of the inhalator was continued for 25 minutes.
 Dr. Zerkowitz stated that the prompt and efficient action of the police officers was all that had saved the girls life.
 Sergt. James Wagner, who with Patrolman William Dwyer conducts the police school, said today that 1t was fortunate coincidence that Patrolman McDonalds lecture had been given when 1t was. It was or iginally scheduled for later, he said, but it was then decided to give this first because of the possibility that a police officer might be called to act nsuch an emergency at any time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Comsr. John !. O'Connell today approved the fol- lowing agreements for weekly payments during disability:
 Anthony shukis of WatertOwn against Princeton Knitting Millss Inc, of Watertown, &24.T7 beein- ming January 24, injury to ieft hand.
 Russell Grinold of Torrington against Grinold's Auto Parts. Inc, of Hartford, 80 beginning Nov. 27, fracture of right leg.
 Louis Chisek of Beason Falls against o. & c. Co.,, of AnSonlas $3O beginning March l, injury @ right &hkle.
 Herbert Moran of Naugatuck against Lea Mfg. Co.,, of Waters bury, $3O beginning Feb. 10, infec" tion of left leg.
 Edward M. Oisselbrecht of Tor- rinRton against American Brass Co., of Torrington, $22.S4 begin ming March 10, injury to right foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
Full Weather Report

Boston, March 18- (UP) New England weather cOrecaSts; ( CONNECTICUT. M IS ACHU- SETTS, and RHODE ISLAND - Fair tonight except for some fog eOnstaI sections. Continued mild. Saturday fair and warm. Lowest Temperature for Worcester tO- night 70.
 South Africa claims that fixing of profit margins on all types of clothing has resulted in & 10 per cent reduction in wearing apparel costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
DEMATTIE FACES
 HIT-RUN CHARGE

William DeMattie, 21, Wood bridge, was given a continuance to March 31 on charge of eyading re- sponsibility after his case was called before Judge Charles R. Summa in city court this morning.
 Prosecutor Frederick w. Palomba said DeMattie was traced through his marker number after his car struck the rear of machine owned by James JaZino, 27 Ward street, Naugatuck, parked in front of 34 Brook street, and continued on with without stopping.
 Other cases. Albert F. Rosato, 28. 9 Merline avenue, reckless driving, nolled; Thomas Rogers, 69, of 38 Manhan street, walking, nolled; Mrs. Johnstone, 29, 649 Washington avenue Harry Rosenfield, 35, l24 Plaza avenue, parking within 25 feet of an intersection, $6 bonds called; Sophie Perugini, 35, 62 Canal street, Ernest Self, 46, 136 West Main strete, parking violations, $5 bonds called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
Old-Time Irish Enthusiasm Missing On St. Patrick's Day Out Easter" Reviews Celebrations of Former Years When lreland's Patron Saints Feast
 Day Was Occasion of Great
 Community Rejoicing.
(NEA Telephoto)
Community Rejoicing.

of Notre Dame. A halt was made at this point, in order to hear the full class of students in the rendi- tion of many of the favorite Irish SoDgs of the day. An expensive harp was brought outside to the sidewalk, and there in front of the hundreds, beautiful and choice Irish tunes were played for 8 per- iod of at least a half hour.
 All day long, homes of the Irish were open, in the Abrigador, Brooklyn, Burnt Hill and Out East. Visitors appeared from all sections, including many who were not Irish, but who fell into the spirit of the day and of course celebrated in true Irish fashion. And at night, general big time was held in the old city hall. Prominent speakers were heard on the Irish question, after which an entertainment was given, and from that time on, Irish jigs and other similar numbers danced un- til the cock cgowed in the morn ing.
 General Observance
 Our list of entertainment for the day this years leaves 1t mostly to other organizations for proper recognition of the day.
 How forgetful, and apparently a lack of organization on the part of these good people.
 ~ And yet we can be happy at the thought of what used to be, and how well the Irish of a past day remembered the history of the day and celebrated 50 well.
 Nevertheless, we add our bit, and join with the many in the saying, Isn't is great to be 1rsh."'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
OBITUARY

RICE-Mrs. Hilda Margaret (Stewart) Rice, 14O5 South Mari street, died after a short Hines, yesterday at Waterbury hospital She was the wife of Reuben o RicA serving with the Seabees ir New Caledonia and the mother oi two sons on active duty. She was born Sept. 16, 1893, in Halifax Nova Scotia, the daughter of MT and Mrs. James Stewart.
 Besides her husband, she leaves her father and mother of Hamden Mass; two sons, SIC Kenneth B Rice, somewhere in the Atlantic and Sl/c Robert J. Rice, some where in the Pacific; daughter Miss Alice Gloria Rice, Waterbury; 8 brother, James Stewart, Jr., o1 New York city; three half sisters Mrs. Jessie Smith, Mrs. Marion Conway and Mrs. Dorothy Brunt all of Springfield, Mass.
 Funeral services will be held Sunday 3 p. m. at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central Avenue Rev. M. Webb Wright, South Con- gregational church, officiating. Bur- ial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and to- morrow afternoon and evening.
 GLEASON - John M. Gleason Winnemmucca, Nev., former resi- dent of Naugatuck and Waterbury died Wednesday in Whipple hospi- tai, Whipple, Ariz. after a short i'll. ness.
 MT. Gleason was born in Provi- dence, R. T., the son of the late Patrick F. and Elizabeth Ellen Gleason. He spent his early years in Naugatuck and later in this city before moving to Winnemmucca 1J years ago.
 He is survived by his wife, Lily Ann Gleason; three sisters, Mrs John Shanahan, Mrs. Howard Cor coran and Mrs. Thomas Moore, all of Waterbury; 8 brother, William F. Gleason, this city, and several nieces and nephews.
 Burial will be in Winnemmucca tomorrow.
 COLLINI-Mrs. Francesca Coli. nj, 67, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Bru- silli, 455 Sylvan avenue, after a lingering illness. She was the wi- dow of Severino Collini. Mrs. Col lini was a native of Italy and had lived in Waterbury for 29 years.
 Besides her daughter she leaves three sons Nello of Waterbury Pfc. Virgilio ColIini in the south Pacific and Pvt. Olinto Collini in France.
 The funeral will take place from the residence, 4S5 sylvan avenue, tc Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn high Mass will be cele-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
Police Revive Child
 Given Up As "Dead''
Lecture Given Only Yesterday Saves Life of Little LOr- rane LaFreniere; Officers Commended for Efforts

At 10:SO last night far any human being could tell fve-year-old Lorraine LaFrenere of 52 Washington Street dead Her pulse and breathing had ceased md her hnGV was starting to lose color.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16

But at St. Mary's hospital this n0rning, Lorraine was chatting ami ably with doctors and nurses and her condition was officially reported mg good, thanks to a number of or- dinarily "hard-boiled" policemen, and an organization known as the Waterbury police training school
 The call came in to police head quarters at 10 p. m. last night that the child had swallowed her tongue tn a convulsion, and was choking,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
FUNERALS

The funeral of M. Edward Wright, 84 Highland avenue, will be held tomorrow at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at 2 p. m., Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely, pastor of the First Methodist church, of- ficiating. Burial will be in Middle bury cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from : to and 2 to 9 p. m.
 William A. Goldsmith, for merly of Waterbury and Middle bury, who died Wednesday at his home, 130 Monument street, Gro- ton, will be held tomorrow at Il a m., at the Prentis funeral home, New London. services will be held at the Hall Memorial Chapel, Wa terbury, at 2:3O p. m. followed by burial in Riverside cemetery. Rev. H. A. Williams, Groton, will offici- ate.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen c. Com erford, widow of Patrick Comerford, was held from the residence, 149 South Elm street, today at 8:30 to the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception at g where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Donald O'Leary, deacon and Rev. Philip Hussey, sub-deacon. In- torment was in new St. Josephs cemetery with committal services conducted by Father Reilley.
 The funeral of John B. Owens, 866 West Main street, was held to- day at 2 p. m. at the Lunny fu- neral home, 25 Central avenue, Rev. pr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, of- ficiating, assisted by eRv. Jonathan Reed, pastor of Grace Baptist church. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Lulu L. Mur- phy, 30 Cole street, retired Schoo. teacher who died Monday at West Palm Beach, Fla, will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, tomorrow morning at 8:30 to the Immaculate Conception church, where solemn high Mass of reuuiem will be celebrated at 9. Burial will be in St. Peters cen1e- tery, Danbury. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Frank Walsh, former resident of Waterbury who died Tuesday at his home in Cleve- land Heights, Ohio, will be held to- morrow at g from the Mulville fu- neral home, 270 West Main street, this city, to the Church of the Im- maculate Conception for a solemn high Mass of requiem at 9:45. Bur- ial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 p. III. Wa terbury Elks will conduct 8 ritual tonight at 8:30 at the funeral home.
 The funeral of Charles A. Mol- leur, ST., 3S Whalley avenue, New Haven, was held Wednesday in that city. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, six sons and four sisters, among whom is Mrs. Lydia Hamel, Waterbury, and 8 brother.
 The funeral of Mrs. Marie L. Beliyeau, GA Clifton avenue, widow of Gedeon L. Beliveau, will be held tomorrow at S:15 from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of St. Ann where solemn high Mass will be celebrated at g. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today from 2 to 10 p. m. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. brated, time to be announced. Bur- ial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16

brated, time to be announced. Bur- ial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home tomorrow after 2 D. III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
ARCHITECT FILES
 ACTION FOR $4OO

Frank Daniele of Waterbury, and his wife, Rose, were named de- fendants in common pleas court ip a $4OO civil action by Joseph H Roberts, local architect, who claim1 he has not been paid for drawing plans for a house.
 The complaint states the archi. tect rendered service from April 20 to May 8, 1940 after Daniels asked him to make specifications for erection of dwelling house on Birch street. Daniele acted indivi- dually and as an agent for his wife, the plaintiff states.
 Roberts claims the services were worth $268, and states the sum of $5 has been paid on the bill. An order for weekly payments from wages is sought by the plaintiff.
 Thieves who broke into the labor exchange at Waltham Cross, Eng land, took away a 200-pound safe 1~Ivy &~ F;,@A 3k noYHk q 2NaA ga rAnfS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-16
Would Cut Food Aid To Britain

To ease the food crisis, War FoOd Administrator Marvin Jones. left, weuld suspend shipments ot meats and other f0ods to Great Britain and liberated territories for Q three-menth period begin- ming April l. He also suggests fur- ther restriction of export for mill. tary needs to help the hOmefrOnt larder.
Evening star., 1945-11-19
H'woodLoses Another Premiere
One That Washington Wins
By JAY CARMOD'

The uen muinous attitude
y OF their recent world pictures
recently by departments Henan apparently has not
brought the
Evening star., 1945-11-19

At least Metro Goldwyn-Mayer
remains sufficiently unfeazed by the
scowls of its immediate neighbors
to give Washington one of its out
standing pictures for premiere pur-
poses.
The picture is "They Were Ex-
pendable," the date is Dec. 10, and
the announcement intimates that
the event win be only q little less
exciting than coronation In the
days when coronations were the
thing, of course.
The Capitol Theater. the largest
in the Loew set-up, will be the scene
OF the premiere which will bring to
Washington the stars Of the SCREEN
play, Robert Montgomery and John
Wayne, along with Donna Reed.
Miss Reed, OF whom you have not
been seeing much recently, provides
the love interest in the movie ver-
sion of W. L. Whites exciting story
Of the PIT boats during the early
days of the war in the Pacific.
Another duration (part-time at
any rate) Washingtonian who will
come here for the gala debut of
They Were dependable" is John
Ford who directed the picture, which
was both his, and Montgomery
first Hollywood venture after their
discharge from the service.
It may heighten Hollywoods S
rage, this loss of another important
premiere, but Washington probably
will be quite happy over the movie
capitals loss.
Not even the best of the pre-war
premieres will exceed this one in
color, glamour. drama, and dimen-
sions, the sponsors promise.
X \ n y
However, if Washington wins a
decision over Hollywood with respect
to the bow-in of "They Were Ex-
pendable," it loses whatever neg
ligible chance 1t might have had
to see Gertrude Lawrence in "Pyg-
Evening star., 1945-11-19
Fans Sick of Screen Sickness

Angeles call a movie sound stage.
Most of them are out there Offering
technical advice on strangely af-
fiicted characters doped out by over
imaginative screen writer's.
X
A producer calls his aids into
conference to discuss future story
plans. Plots and cycles were being
given a thorough airing when the
publicity chief spoke up with why
not do a Catholic story. Going
My Way certainly did okay at the
box office!"
Lets do something for us Jews"
retorted the producer. "Bing Cros-
by is doing all right for the Cath
olics!"
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Alliance, Incl
Evening star., 1945-11-19

malion." The revival OF Shaw's
comedy, which launches New York's
long-discussed repertory theater
will get no closer than New York to
the National Capital. It's road en-
gagements will be limited to New
Haven and Boston, after which 1t
will play eight weeks on Broadway
It probably COULD play a full
season without giving every one q
chance to see the production.
Miss Lawrence's supporting COM
pany includes such performers as
Raymond Massey. Ef1e Channon, A.
P. Kaye and Cecil Humphreys.
"Pygmalion's" director will be Sir
Cedric Hardwicke.
While 1t opens its career with
Shaw, Theater Incorporated looks
forward to the day when 1t will ex-
tend cordial welcome to new play
wrights, new actors and new direc-
tors.
So, undoubtedly, do the three
classes mentioned.
Those more than $4,000 Washing
tonians who subscribed to the Thea
ter Guild American Theater Society
this season are really a handful to
the guilds staff. That is reflected
in the organizations announcement
today that it won't be able now to
make any subscription changes-in
address or any other kind-now un-
til after the second production,
"The Winters Tale"
It Is due to reach the National
December 10, succeeding Spring In
Brazil"
The latter. by the way, will open
on Tuesday night. It is q large
thing, too large for the railroads to
handle 1t In time for a Monday
opening.
Relationships, professional as well
as marital. change rapidly In the
world of the theater.
Time was. for example, when Jean
Dalrymple was agent and press rep.
resentative for Grace Moore, at
both Of which Miss D. was highly
capable. Come next autumn, how
ever, she will take over as Miss
Moore's co-producer in the revival
of Madame Pompadour," along
with Alexander Ince and Valentin
Parera.
Monday roundup: George D.
(Johnny) johnson today becomes
Evening star., 1945-11-19
By HAROLD HEFFERNAN.

! AASA@&J VNN<N/As
Sights and sounds: When you
shop for big and important pic
ture nowadays you can almost
gamble that the hero or heroine is
going to be suffering from some
dread disease or affliction-and the
more astute among Hollywood pro-
ducers believe something should be
done to correct the situation.
! Fans are beginning to write In
their protests about inflrm charac-
tiers, declaring that this is an era
in which gayety, not morbidity
should be stressed. They want to
know why plots shouldn't be bright
ened up and why they should be
obliged to sit through two hours of
so-called entertainment in which
they are told right of the bat that
one or maybe both Of the two lead
ing players must die before the
fadeout.
/ 1t all dates back to the bedridden
t"Camille," of course, the lachry-
NOSE tale in which that romantic
lady finally capsizes in the arms of
4 her lover, but there are those who
/ insist that the morbid cycle got
its greatest push when Bette Davis
appeared in Dark Victory" a plot
that doomed her to certain death
| from the outset.
Anyway, the devotees of the light
and breezy type of celluloid enter
talnment certainly have factual
evidence on which to base their
pleas, as witness this tragic box
score for 1945:
You Came Along" Cum
mings, the hero, suffers from that
battling blood malady known as
leukemia, and eventually keeps his
date with the undertaken.
Love Letters Jones
staggers through the plot afflicted
with amnesia.
Week End at the Waldorf"
johnson, in an otherwise gay st.
mosphere, is a hero who has only
feWs months to live.
"A Song to Cornell
Wilde as Chopin is a doomed man.
you see drops of blood falling on the
piano keyboard as he plays. and
| sense that his end Is near.
Rhapsody in Blue"-Robert Aida
as George Gershwin dies at the
finish but you get your tip as to the
outcome when his fingers begin to
stiffen as he plays the piano.
The Lost Week-End"-Ray Mil
land as a dipsomaniac drinks him
self into swell case of the DTS.
supplying horrible lesson for all
those touched ever so family with
alcoholism.
Her Highness and the Bellboy"-
All the fun Of this movie is tenn
| pered by shots Of June Allyson
crippled by paralysis.
Observation-Disclosures Thaxter is
a gal who appears to have two souls
in one body. One is good; the other
bad. The medicos finally fix her
up.
"Spellbound"-Here we find that
handsome giant, Gregory Peck, all
6 feet & of him suffering from
amnesia. He black outs and faints
repeatedly and altogether is a very
depressing gent.
/ That would seem to be just about
enough of the ailing cycle, but you
can't stop Hollywood producers
once they get started on a trend
About to be released is 1.-THE Bells
Of st. Mary's," in which that
healthy and gorgeous looking Nor
die, Ingrid Bergman, motivates the
whole plot by getting tangled up
with an attack of tuberculosis. And
you can look for some more of the
same around the otherwise. cheer
full holidays when Sentimental
Journey" takes Maureen O,Hara
through IA reels Of suffering right
up to her predisclosed deathbed.
H II you want q doctor in Los
Evening star., 1945-11-19
Where and When
Current Theotsr Attractions
and Time Of Showing

1 4
Stage.
National-"The Late George
Apley":: $50 pm.
Catholic University-"The LIAR:
$3.50 pm.
Screen.
Capitol-"And Then There Were
None: II am, 1:45, 4:35, 7:20 and
10 pm. Stage shows: !, $50, 6:35
and 9:15 pm.
Columbia-"The House on o2nd
Street.: 11:40 am, 1:40, 3:35, 5:35,
7:30 and $50 pm.
Earle-'Love Letters: 10:45 am,
1855, $40, $40, 7:30 and GAS pm.
Hippodrome Compliments of
Mr.. Flow: $50, 6:15 and 9:O5 pm.
Keith's This Love of Ours:
HIS am, 1:2o, 3:25, 5:35, TAO and
GAS pm. j
Little - "col. Bnmp": Ii an,
12:45, 2:25, 4:10, $50, TAO and Gas
pm.
Metropolitan - Mildred Pierce:
1910 am, 1880, 2:45, sos, 7::20 and
$40 pm.
Palace-"Week End at the Wal
dorf": 11:1o am, 1:45, 4:2o, 6:55
and $50 pm.
Pix-"Alaska"::> 2, 4:2o. $40 and
9 pm.
Trans-Lux-News and shorts, con-
tinuous from 10 am.