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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Need Allied Aid
By ROBERT RICHARDS

New York, Dec. 29-(UP)-The war Is over now, but the women of Yugoslavia have just begun to fight.
 "It's a strange thing" Gajo Rat kovic said. They will not be de- feated."
 No one knows how 1t started, or who directs 1t. Perhaps Yugo- slavia's women simply grew weary of watching their children die.
 There would be grain stacked in one village, but none in another and no way to move it. There would be milk for some, but none for others. There were no horses, no wagons, and no way to share the food. Then the women sud- denly organized into bands.
 "It was just something which happened" Ratkovic said. Nov they take the grain, or the milk. on their shoulders. One group, after taking its fair share, carries the burden from its village to the next. The supplies are picked up there and carried further along It takes time. Yes. 1t takes "a long
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Colun,nist Says He's Glad He Did Not Miss Thrills Of 1945

reading in the paper about her hair dos.
 An expert before the House Labor Committee said one reason for the diaper shortage was African Shieks. He said they used lend-lease diapers for turbans.
 Sen. Kenneth McKellar of Ten nessee took over the vice-presiden- tial limousine; there seemed no good reason to store 1t, simply for lack of vice president. A ghost was re- ported in the subterranean cham bers of the capitol.
 Solon Designed Clothes
 Rep. c. W. Bishop of Illinois who calls himself "r,lnt" in his official biography, was revealed as the de- signed of his wife's clothes. The Treasury press room, once the home of Americas weirdest picture gallery, received coat of baby blue paint The Federal money factory stepped up production of g bills for the horse race trade.
 President Truman'S double tried, but failed, to talk himself into the White House; Those Secret Service fellers were too smart for him. A lady with gleam in her eye stood up in meeting and told Sen. Tom Connally of Texas where she thought he ought to go. The cops evicted her, screaming.
 That's the way with 1945, too; its on the way out reluctantly, yelling at the top of It's voice. onoogds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Colunnist Says
By FREDERICK c. OTHMAN

Washington, Dec. 29.-CUP)-I don't know what you thought about l945, but now that it's almost over, finished, washed-up and in the trash can with the ration coupons, I'm glad didn't miss 1t. I don't believe ever shall really forget 1t. For instance.
 The U. s. Senate considered the jelly bean shortage Two Army ser- geants took deep breaths and de- nounced brass hats; one looked a delegation of generals in the col lective eye and called 'em Penta- gon Boy Scouts.
 Honest Harold Ickes said ne didn't like the idea of shipping Mis- souri mules by air express to help the Canadians build an aluminium foundry. The Dow Chemical CO, demonstrated for some awed Con gressmen the first magnesium beer barrel.
 Francis Riddle moved out of the Capital, but the no-parking sign in front of his house stayed be- hind. President Truman got a new yacht. equipped with two pi- amos and fireplace.
 Office Space Plentiful
 Collapse of one war agency af- ter another left the magnificent new Social Security building, where the walls are green marble and the stairs are escalators, with acres ot empty offices. The street car mo- tornen twice turned Washington into a deserted city by going on strike. The OPA removed ceiling prices on manholes and manhole covers.
 The U. S. Supreme Court decided to review the Esquire decision( and, of course, the Esquire ladies and sometimes I guess 1t must be fun to be a judge). Jay Miller. the Brook lyn exterminator king, took one look at the Interior Department building and said he never did see so many bugs. Never.
 The patent office issued to a Capi- tai inventor all rights to race track for pigs. The Pentagon res- taurant began baking its bread in five-sized loaves to match the worlds biggest office building. Maury Maverick, who first mentioned gob- bledegook as a synonym for govern mental double-talk, had to testify before a Congressional committee. He used so much gobbledegook the lawmakers said they'd appreciate his translating 1t into English.
 Luce Weary of Reading
 The Navy came up with pointer painted black at the one end and white at the other for pointing at maps at the Pearl Harbor inquiry. The white end was for dark maps, the black for light. and the Sena- tors were impressed. Me too. Clare Booth Luce said she was weary of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Phillips Retires From Fire Boord

Stating that "otner citizens should have a chance to participate in civic posts,' Archibald B. Phillips a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners since January, 1889 yesterday announced his retirement effective December 31.
 Mayor John s. Monagan expressed appreciation on behalf of the City on the work done by Commissioner Phillips. The Mayor also made 1t clear that the retiring commis- sioner could havve remained in office as long as he chose.
 MT. Phillips said that pressing business affairs" made his retire. ment necessary. He said that he was reluctant to retire after his "enjoyable' association with the Board, where he had made many friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Warning On 'InSuFunce Provisions
 Properly Owners
 Sheuld Revlew
 0wn Protection

fnx2rance CommiSsloaer W. IT. icyy Allyn Issued a warning today 10 sl property owners tn coanec- ticat calling attention te ths Eab- stanilai increase ia the cost of con- stroeco1 and the importance oi reyieEtng the amount oi insur- anoe On any pCoptTsy insured under a policy containing a co-insuranoe clause
 Mos. building in Connecticut. in- oiucing private dEeilinRs of three apartments or more. said Comsr. Allyn. arc Insured unoer policies containing a co-insurance clause. usually the e0g clause. The use Of this clause entities the property owner 10 a lower rate in consider alton o; which he agrees 70 carry insurance up 10 SOs and some times Soss of the value ol the prop erty al the time tha; a loss may occur. Briefly. said the Commis- Aoner. this means that on a build ing valued a. the time of loss at si0.0o0 the owner must have at least S8OO0 Of insurance in order to be fully protected on any partial loss. As an illustration. the Com missioner said that fl the owner carried only $5.000 insurance on a building valued at sl0,000. in the settlement of a si 900 loss. he would under the 80so clause receive only five-eighths Of $l.000 or s625.
 In view Of the very substantial increase in constructions cost and repairs. Comsr. Allyn urges prop erty owners to check their proper ty insurance. not only for compli- ance with a co-insurance clause, where used, but to ascertain the protection available to meet in- creased costs and to cover the own- CTS equity above mortgage require mentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29

Der o1 activities scr the rasyxacnl and moral eereiopDeni of youth oetserment nf prutemtonn, ank eaxsnexs training for SWsM yuutf and encouragement cf young talent
 Among other forthnoguing events cosnmenorattve proErAnas are sc,ed. uled for January i3th and iSth d, Zurich and during the year thers VII be an international congren' of teacherx and students of th, wcrf of Pestalozxi from al coun- tr1ex
 Educational circles in the United States. Great Britain. China and the European continent, as vel al the vorso over. win take part h the Pestaiozzi Jubilee.
 A great ocucational reformeT Henry Restaiozza had profound tn. fiusnce on the United States. Born in i7es. he wak a pioneer demo- erat. and he conceived and spread the Idea that popular education is essential to secure political free dom. He also helped arouse the public conscience about character formation of children and helped achieve equal opportunities for rich and poor.
 Medern Pedagogy
 Hailed as the founder Of mod ern pedagogy, Pestalozzi evolved e method of teaching by arousing en- thusiasm instead of teaching by rote. began the promotion of CO., operation between the school and home which is an outstanding fea- ture of today's progressive educa- ton. and inausrated the movement that raised education to a scien- tifis process.
 Over and over again, he risked his life and fortune and Sacrifl- ced every comfort to help little children. One of his noted deeds was the establishment of a school for war orphans and destitute children abandoned in the wake of the French invasion of Switzerland. For months he taught. nursed guided and lived in the same room with between 70 and 30 children many of whom were delinquent or socially warped, combating pre- judice, disease and ignorance.
 He did so much toward educa- ton and caring for these children that it was said. "He wants his school not only to teach and shell ter them, but to become mother to them as well"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
NGGQ ATITeQ AIQ
 Yugoslauia Women Still Fight Ran1paging Hunger

time. but they get there
 The women do most of their re- lay hauling at night. They're ale ways back in their villages by dawn and ready with the workingman's breakfast.
 Ratkovic, who lived for 10 years in Steelton, Pa, and returned to Yugoslavia after his fathers death in 1881, served during the war as a lieutenant in Tito's Partisans. He is now a member of the Yugoslav Red Cross delegation visiting the United States.
 We need help all right" he said, "but we'll get well without it. Yugo- slavia will be back on her feet in five years, if she does 1t alone. Sooner, if she gets further Allied aid"
 Ratkovic said that UNRRA's sup plies had done a great deal to re- 1ieve the immediate pressure in Yugoslavia, and that the American Committee for Yugoslavia Relief had sent 1,500,OO0 pounds of cloth ing, medical supplies, and food dur ing the past year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
mboreo Holds Czech Uranium

Prague. Dec. 29-CUP)-Govern- ment officials revealed today that a rigid embargo has been imposed for the time being on all exports of Uranium from Czechoslovakia. whose mines already are producing limited quantities of the vital atomic ore.
 These officials pointed out that CzechoSlovak production of Uran- ium before the war amounted to only few grams a year. They indicated that current output is ex- tremely small.
 Dr. Edmund Cernik, head of the department of mines in the in- sible to estimate the size of this dustry ministry, said it was impos- country's inmined uranium depos- its. He refused to comment on the nations present mined reserves.
 Cernik also was silent on Czecho- slovakia's future plans for the de- velopment of uranium mining. but he added to the general air of ofii- cial pessimism by disclosing tha: one uranium seam in the famous Jachymov mines had petered out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
54 Head of Cattle, Four Horses Burned

Milton, Vt., Dec. Fifty four heal of cattle and four horses perished and considerable machin- cry was destroyed yesterday when fire swept large barn on the 300- acre Allyn Devino dairy farm. Loss was $25,
 Devina braved flames in several trips into the barn to lead 15 cows to safety. Bremen chopped through three-inch ice on nearby brook to obtain water and were able to save the farm home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Botovio Patrols Seize 200 Autos

Batavia, Dec. 29-(UP)-British military patrols seized 200 illegally operated automobiles in Batavia to- day in a street. by street drive tc clean out Extremist gangs that have been terrori1ng the capital fol weeks.
 They reported that conditions in Batavia had definitely become quiet. CT since ar1nored patrols cordoned off the city earlier this week < prevent terrorists from re-entering
 Sporadic fighting between British forces and Indonesian Nationalist was continuing at Semarang and Soreabaja, but official reports said the situation at both places was uIl- der control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Divorces Rise In Bay State

Boston, Dec 9-(UP)-The Bos- ton Traveller said today that the divorce rate in Massachusetts was 'rocketing recklessly' and that dur ing the past year the number of divorces granted in the state were triple that of 1914.
 AS typical of the record for Suf- folk County was shown with l,039 divorces granted in 1884, 1,457 in 1924 and a total of 2,769 divorce libelS filed through Dec. 18 of this year.
 Boston was said to have the high est divorce record in history with 9 per cent increase in divorces granted this year over last.
 Returning husbands in uniform are suing wives for infidelity and war wives are seeking nullifica- tions from previously married hus- bands at such a rate that the courts fear being undermanned for the work ahead the Traveller said. Social thinkers place the big gest blame on the 'hit-and-run' marriages of today"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Educators Join M PeSt0Lozzi Tribute
NewtOwn, Conn, Chosen as Site for Official American Celebration of Great Swiss' Birthday

A&& EN&lAt0AH EC1nGAf8oC. 4oEU1- a at the hcrne og N. c. Honnxger at walnut Tree Rin. Rewtoun. Connecticut in ipS2 wsii supegTlse in this county the activities in connection with 'PeEiaiozza Yezr. e ns ist9 has been deElRnased ty the sW1ns ooverument ir commemora . non of the great SUiss educator and hunanitarian. whose 2o0th birthday occurs January I2th.
 Tnis is the first time in iiS his- tory that SWit1erland has taken such action to honor the work of an individual.
 The Hostalozzi Foundation, a non- puo1t organization providing food clothing. shelter. medical supplies and other necessities for neeoy children. particularly war victims. VII launch its program for the year at a dinner on Pestaiozzls birth day.
 Typical Swiss
 Walnut Tree Hiil. the cradle of the Foundation. in NewtoWn, has often been compared by world travellers with the meadow in Switzerland where the Swiss Con- federation was conceived on August '1oi. The landscape and the typi- c9 Swiss Chalet, are reminiscent H she Ruelti on the Lake of Lu- ne where the historic event took
 .ce.
 The Foundation Is unique in hav- ing no expenditures whatsoever; every cent collected goes directly for the purpose intended. Fifteen impressive shipments have already been distributed in Europe.
 In Switzerland, a National Com mittee for a Pestalozzi Year has been formed under the presidency of Federal Councillor Etter, Minis ter of the Interior. The committee includes members of the cantonal departments of education, the may ors of large Swiss Universities, the teacher societies of the various Pes talozzi societies, the. New Helvetia Society, the Pro Helvetia Founda- tion and others.
 The committee, headed by Dr. R. Bryner, president of the Zurich government, has organized an ex- tensive program aimed at a revival of Pestalozzi's humanitarian ideas.
 Development of Youths
 Because PestalozI devoted his life to the education, protection and assistance of poor and orphaned children. the celebrations will cen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29

of Davis Street spent the Christmas holiday with his brother in Beth lehem.
 Mrs. Howard Conrad, who was confined to her home with grippe and was able to get out, has suf- fered relapse and is confined to her home again.
 Mrs. T. Blanchard of Lancaster Street has taken a position with the Watertown Manufacturing Com pany.
 Walter E. Brandt, Jr., Am PC, Falls Avenue, was discharged from the Navy at Shoemaker, Cal.
 MT. and Mrs. David Roger of Ball Farm Road entertained at their home recently, veterans of the Pacific War theater, who were Ken meth Peterson, Nelson Roger, Jr., and Leonard Evans from Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
OAKVlLLE
 Correspondent Mrs Helen Murphy street Phone 4sO-w
Pilgrim Fellowship
 Dance Monday Night
Two Choir Rehearsals Today; Henry Menard in France; Brandt Discharged From Navy

Oakville, Dec. 29.-There will be New Years Eve dance Monday night at the Congregational Church from 8 to midnight.
 This will be a couples dance given by the Pilgrim Fellowship with MT. and Mrs. Russell Pope and Mir. and Mrs. Ralph F1orian as counSellors.
 Miss Nancy Roger and Miss Jean Miller have charge of arrange ments.
 Congregational Church
 The junior choir for children from the third grade to eighth grade will rehearse today at 5:30 p. m. and senior choir will rehearse at 6:30 p. m.
 The quota for E bonds in the Victory Loan drive for Oakville and Watertown is still a few thousand short. Residents will have until noon today to purchase these bonds. All persons who have filled out applica- tions are asked to purchase their bonds at the Watertown Trust Go. at once.
 Miss Jean Mussany, Oakville Avenue, is convalescing at her home after being i'll with pneumonia. Wilson, ST.. PIT Colonial Street, were held Friday afternoon at the Alderson Funeral Home with Rev. Boston Lackey, St. Johns Episco- pal Church, officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove Cemetery.
 Radiant Star Lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, conducted a service Thursday night at the funeral home.
 Newell Funeral
 Funeral service for Paul Wright Newell, 656 Main Street, Watertown, formerly of Oakville, were held Fri day afternoon at the Alderson funeral home. Rev. Thomas s. Cline ohiciated.
 Burial was in old Pine Grove Cemetery.
 Bearers were all members of the Farrel Foundry and Machine Con- pany.
 Francis Mccarthy, Jr., son of Mrs. Julia Mccarthy of Colonial Street, Is i'll with pneumonia at his home on Colonial Street.
 Mrs. Henry Menard of Davis Street has received word that her husband, who Is in the Army, is now stationed in France.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Zieler
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
K. Close Realty Deal

Sheridan Council, Knights of Co., lumbus, Building Corporation, has acquired ownership of the land and houses at 14-22 Mitchell avenue. Formal papers and deeds were signed yesterday and filed at the Town Clerks office. About $23 900 is involved in the transaction. The former owners of the properties are Fred Holmes and the Waterbury Trust Company.
 The knights have made the pur- chase as an investment. Whether they will ever utilize the site as c home will be determined later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Police Board Retires Three Sgt. Reilly, Two
 PatroImsn Leaving
 Force

Retirement of three Waterbury policemen will become effective as of December 31 following apprval of applications. placed before the meeting of the Board of Police Com missioners at yesterdays meeting. The three requests constituted the entire business before the Board meeting, which adjourned immedi- ately.
 Those retiring are Sgt. Joseph F. Reilly, and Patrolmen Charles A. Klauberg and Michael F. Hart nett. Sgt. Reilly joined tine police department May IS, 1915, and was promoted to sergeant in Sept. l94l. He is a veteran of World War I.
 Patrolman Hartnett has been a policeman since March 26, 1917, and Patrolman Klauberg since May B. 1919.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
8331 Walters Signed This Year to Date

Workers of the Waterbury con- gressional district so far this year have signed 8,331 waivers, exempting their employers from liability for injuries arising from pre-existing defects, 1t was disclosed at the work mems compensation ofilce Last year the total was e,000.
 A total of 2,000 disability agree ments were filed at the office, and stipulated awards were made in 280 cases. The records show six deaths occurred from injuries sus- tained during employment.
 A complete and detailed report of the local ofices activities will be submitted to state headquarters after the first of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Center St. Block
 In Realty Deal

Frederick F. Marine, 104 Bidwell street, has purchased the five-story building at 63 Center street, for 6 prlce approximating $60,0O0, &C., cording to documents filed yester- day afternoon at the town clerks office.
 The building contains two busi- ness establishments, the office of the Koppers Coke and M. s. Ma lcuf, rug dealer, and IA apartments
 Dr. William M. Good and his wife, Mrs. Victoria c. Good, hold mort gages for $l0,000, while Randalph- Cloves O.. hold mortgage for $40,O0O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
Aged Salesman Dies in Blaze

Kingman, Me, Dec. % .(UP)-J. Frank Campbell, 9S-year-old fire insurance salesman, was burned to death and his wife Lytle, 81, suffered severe burns yesterday during fire that destroyed their bungalow here
 The town has no fire department Campbell and his wife escaped but Campbell re-entered the burning structure to retrieve money and valuable papers. He was unable to make his way out. Mrs. Campbell was hospitalized in Bangor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
NAUGATUcK cSTsupsuasnu Lary shrplsy, PhSus Nausaisrk sssA
Holiday
 Programs At YNCA
Andrew Federonis Returns From
 Overseas to See Daughter for First Time; Donald Dooling Discharged

tlIe U s. Rubber Co. prior to enc ;ering the service. Ills wsfe is the former Mildred Lamphere.
 Also discharged at Devens Friday were s Sgt Francis F. Janik ii1 Spring stree; and Cpl Arthur +. Careiro. Prospect road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29
State Institution Wages Increased

Hartford, Dec. g. (UP) Gov. R. E. Baldwin today announced a special metitorious" five percent wage increase for approximately 400 employees in state institutions. effective Jan. l.
 The increase will be given to em- ployes with service ratings or good or better than good, he said.
 The Pawnee nation was the only Indian nation in Nebraska that offered human sacrifices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-29

confined to his home by illness.
 Over one hundred attended the annual Holly Hop of the Parish Players of the Congregational church Friday night in the parish house. A dance for children pre- ceded the hop.
 Harold Burell was chairman Of the ticket committee. Assisting him were Mrs. John Hays, Jr.. Mildred Reilly, Blaine Tewkesbury. Mrs. Paul Elliott, Leroy Gibbs, John Helm, Raymond Weaver. Everett Whipkey, Arnold Rodde, Paul Nader. G. Lewis Sadtler and Helen Mai. Paul Nader headed the deco rations committee and Mrs. Joseph Reilly and her committee served re- treatments.
 The reception line included MT and Mrs. Oliver Case, MT. and Mrs Walter Norton, MT. and Mrs. Har- ris Whittemore. Jr., and MT. and Mrs Charles Brust.
 Roman Funeral
 The funeral of Anthony Roman, 52, who died suddenly Friday morn- ing at his home, 20 Spring Street. will be held Monday at SIS a. m. from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 320 North Main Street to St. Hed- wigs Church where a requiem high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in St. James Gene tery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from ' to g and Sun day from to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Casper Zapatka 79, of Rubber Avenue, who died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital. Wa terbury, was held this morning at 7:30 from the Buckmiller Funeral Home to St. Francis Church where a requiem high Mass was celebrated at 8. Burial was in St. James Gene tery.