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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24

Accepted today were Joseph A. Stevenson of New Haven, former factory worker and travelling sales man who has been part-time em- ploye of the New Haven Fire depart ment since his retirement: and Samuel R. Chidsey of East Haven, a retired insurance salesman. Those accepted yesterday after noon were: Mrs. Edna c. Fenniman, Naugatuck probation officer; Mrs. Esther McVaight, Meriden house. wife; and Mrs. Emma E. Hide brandt, Seymour housewife. Three accepted previously were Benjamin Banford of Hamden, Mayer Stodel of New Haven, and Mrs. Mildred 6tet0er of Meriden.
 Of the B venireman examined so far, 10 have been excused by the defense, six by the state. and nine by the court. A total of 38 reported for question today and up to the time the court took a lunch recess n 1 o'clock nine had been examined.
 Defense Atty. Edward MaScolo to- day introduced a new question. He asked the jurors if they would stlck to their own opinion even If the ma ioritv of the Jury voted the other way. He also asked a number of the jurors if they listen to the 's.Mr. District Attorney" radio pro gram
 States Atty. William B. Fitzger- ald yesterday afternoon started to ask veniremen if they had any prejudice against the French peo- ole. The staying victim, Adolph Cyr, was of French descent.
 Indications were the polling task would go into next week, and coun- gel expressed the belief the jury or IA, two of whom will be alternates, will be selected by next Tuesday. There will be no polling tomorrow, since the court will hold it's regular short calendar session. Mrs. Marion Reid Hartigan of North Branford was accepted by both sides hoday but the court excused her on her own request. The juror, who in dicated during examination that It would be a personal inconvenience for her to serve, at the conclusion of the questioning, and after her acceptance, that it would be difficult for her to come to Waterbury.
 Mrs. Hartigan said she has small child whom she must board out in order to come to this city, and said a juror, who had been driving her to this city, was excused yesterday. The court excused her because of the transportation diffi- culty and personal inconvenience.
 Among the other veniremen ex- Rmined today was a town court Judge, who was excused by the de- fense. The state voiced strenuous objection when the defense asked the juror if he did not think other jurors may be swayed toward his opinion because he is a judge. The court sustained the objection. At one point in the veniremen stated he would consider educational back ground in weighing the testimony of witnesses, but later admitted the defense was right that education has taught a person who is liar to be 8 smarter Nar.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
.Wor Brides Reach Port
By BEVERLY PHILLIPS

Boston, May 24-CUP)-Nervous anticipating the first meeting with their American in-laws, no war brides from Europe were being cleared through customs today on the final stages of their trans Atlantic pilgrimage to set up homes in new world.
 The group, which included p ba- bies of GI's still patroling war shattered Europe, reached port yes terday aboard huge transport that also carried 1,127 liberated American prisoners of war and the first com- plete unit of It. Gen. James H. Doolittle's 9th Air Force.
 It had been a somewhat rough passage for these young mothers who were assigned "dormitory" quarters aboard snip-2O to 24 shar- ing each of the large compartments set aside for them. Ships carpen- ters tried to make the rough &C., commodations somewhat honey They built little wooden box-like cribs for the babies. They strung special "didy lines" for the wash ing.
 But still some of these girls from England, Ireland, Scotland, Belgium and Holland were a trifle homesick.
 First bride to leave the ship was Mrs. John F. Tinker, a 26-year-old English girl who wed a Pfc. from Sheffield, Mass. She celebrated her first wedding anniversary aboard ship May 20 and Navy bakers made me an ever so nice cake"
 Mrs. Ellen Di Girolonno, who wed sailor Anthony Di Girolonno of Hartford, Conn.,, on Christmas day in 1943, told how she was "blitzed' out of her English home four times. But she said she still missed home. '
 A blonde and beautiful farmers daughter from Belgium, 24-year-old Mrs. Thomas H. Hubbard met her lieutenant-colonel husband from Fort Worth, Tex, when he bailed out of his PAY that was shot down near Brussels. He came home with her and told how she saved his life by hiding him from the Nazis for seven months.
 Mrs. Winifred Wheeler, p, was working as an electrician in Ports mouth, Eng, or an American ship when she met her husband, who was member of the crew. She was headed for the home of her father in-law, James Wheeler, of East Greenwich, R. l., to await the ar rival of a child fin September"
 Mrs. Muriel J. Lynch, IS, of Luton, England, met her husband, S-Sgt. Arthur Lynch of East Haven, Conn, while dining on on Christmas eve last with her family at a quiet Eng fish inn. He's now in San Antonio, Tex.
 She was delighted with Boston. Its so like our ports" and ex- claimed over the marvellous shoes and stockings your American girls wear" From the ship, she remarked in precise British accent:
 "Your bobbies-I mean policemen the hats make 'em look exactly like our railway porters."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
MARINE NAMED IN
 DIVORCE ACTION
Wife Alleges Intolerable Cruelty in Complaint
 Filed Here

Marine Private Clifford Sher- bourne, formerly of Waterbury and now of the U. $. Marine hospital at Bainbridge, Md, was named de- fendant in divorce action in sup erior court today by Helen Heidorn Sherbourne of Waterbury. The cou- pie married March 6, 1943 at Kings ton, N. C., and the petitioner claims her husband became intolerably cruel on that day.
 A resume of their residence to- gether is given in the compalint. The plaintiff states she lived with her husband until May 6, 1943 when he was transferred to Camp Pendleton, Calf. She returned to Waterbury, remaining here until July when she moved to join her husband in California, and remain ed with him on the west coast until April l. 1944, the complaint states.
 The petitioner seeks alimony and permission to resume use of her maiden name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
RETAIL DIVISION
 REPORTS SUCCESS
S171,OOO in "E" Bonds Sold; Clerks to Take
 Active Part in Drive

Figures in the Seventh War Loan drive have been rapidly piling up at the office of the War Finance Committee, Raymond Tracy, Treas ury representative announced today, though final statistics were not com- plete because several industries hao not yet reported receipts for the past week.
 The retail division of the local War Fund committee today re- ported sales of $171,OO0 in series E bonds, and $8,000 in c, G and F bonds. Maj. Peter J. Costigan, who presided at a meeting of the re- tail group at the Elton this morn ing, reported every employe en- gagged in retail stores has agreed to contact ten prospective bond buy CTS. Many of the local stores are also planning displays to stimulate interest in the Mighty Seventh.
 The Junior Women's club is today in charge of bonds sales at Victory house on the green. Mrs. Earle Hartley is chairman of the commit tee.
 High school members of the Wa terbury AZA fraternity yesterday sold S3,0OO of bonds at Victory House. A ten-piece band attracted large numbers to the Green. The fraternity committee handling sales yesterday included Alvin Jacobson, William Goldstein, David Kaplan and Stuart Lerner.
 The Waterbury Republican-Amer- ican will be in charge of war bond sales on the Green on Friday, June l, and will award prizes totaling S20O.
 At Crosby High school, where the quota has been set at 5000, chair men of war bond and stamp sales are striving to obtain $50 from each session room.
 Thirteen industrial plants and retail establishments of the city yesterday reported 100 per cent employe participation in the pay roll deduction plan for April. They are the Bar Work Mfg. Co.,, Brass City Printery, Bunker Hill Plating Co.,, Butler Printing Co.,, Coca Cola Bottling Co.,, Metropolitan l. I e Insurance Co.,, Quality Brands, St. Louis Service, Scigliano Lumber Co.,, Swift & Co.,, Waterbury Ready Mixed Concrete, Lorraine Speciality Shop and Michaels, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
HIGH ST.DRIvER
 OBTAINS N0LLE
Auto Recently Involved in Accident; WOman's Nose
 Fractured in Quarrel

Andrew Ciccheti, 32, High street won a discharge on reckless driv- ing count after a hearing before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court this morning.
 Daniel Farrell, GA, Holmes avenue, said he was struck by Ciccheti's car on Grove street on the 28th Of March. Ciccheti told the court that Farrell stepped from behind park ed car into the path of his machine.
 Daniel Quagliero, 29, 101 Lamont street, was fined $100 and given a 30-day suspended jail stence on as- sault charges brought by Mrs. Rose Calabrese, 112 Lamont street, who said Quagliero struck her in the face Monday night, fracturing her nose. The accused denied striking the woman, but said he pushed her when she threw sticks of wood and attempted to scratch him. He ap- pealed the case to Common Pleas Court.
 Other cases: John Moss, 45, Scott road, Prospect, driving under the influence, evading responsibility continued to June T; Nicholas Lena 19, 88 Savings street and Michae. Santopietro, 18, 19 Manhan street theft of gasoline, continued to May 25; James Morris, 29, 626 Bank street, parking violation, $ bono called,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Late Realty Neus

The following documents have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary T. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 William Lizak to Donate J. Muscio and Jeannette E. Muscio,. property on North Main street. Felix Matiejunas to Nellie M. Battaglia, property on River street.
 Donate Quagliaro to Car1nela Quagliaro, two pieces of property on Lamont street.
 James J. and Margaret A. Bar nes, administrative to Mary Miuf- skis, property on Railroad Hill street.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Sophie Freeman to First Feder- al Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury, property on Park Place, $4,900.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Joseph A. Marchand to Marie H. Marchand, property on Harker avenue.
 Albert N. St. Hilaire to Helen M. St. Hilaire, property on Au- burn avenue.
 Assignment of Mortgage
 Rosalie Baribault to the First Federal Savings and Loan Asso- citation of Waterbury.
 Underwriters Trust Go. to Onondago County Savings Bank, assignment of 43 mortgages on lots 1-43, Plan of Hilltop Homes.
 Release of Mortgages
 Benjamin Gromet to Sophie Freedman.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Martha zailckaS.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Anna J. E. Kurtz.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Anna J. E. Kurtz. Silva of Waterbury, who made a charge of intolerable cruelty against Carlotta Tavares Silva of aWter- bury. The couple married December 8, 1884 at New Bedford, and the cruelty allegedly started in 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
WOMEN DELEGATES IN SPRING RALLY
Litchfield District Repre- Sented at First Church
 Conference

The all-day spring rally of Litch- field District, Council of Congrega- tional Christian Women was held yesterday at the First Congrega- tional church here.
 Miss Mary A. Dingman, New York lecturer, was guest speaker and Mrs. Orwin B. Griffin, Litch- field, was chairman for the day. Miss Dingman, who has worked with the League of Nations investi- gating white slave traffic and opium trade, and who was former honorary president of the Peace and Disarmament Committee of the Women's International Organ ization at Geneva, presented a pro- gram of faith and vision as foun- dation for a postwar world of in ternational law. Miss Dingman has also aided the League research on the economic status of women.
 Other speakers included Miss Ruth Morton, New York, director of schools for the Board of Home Mis- sions of the Congregational church; Mrs. William A. Service, president of the First Church Guild of Wa terbury; and Miss Mary L. Beard, Seymour, president of the Connec- ticut Council of Congregational Christian Church Women.
 Miss Fanny L. Mccormack was organist for the musical service at the rally. Soloist at the morning service was Mrs. Robert H. Blakes- lee, with Mrs. Chapin s. Dodson singing at the afternoon meeting.
 Closing meditation was led by Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, pastor of First Congregational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Trees Dedicated In Honor Of fHerOic American Women
Respect for Human Rights Should Be Incucated in Youth Declares Myer Schwolsky of U. s. Veterans Hospital in Eulogy on Sacrifices
 of Women Honored, Americas
+ u t u r e.

holocaust. I firmly believe that we must inculcate in the children of to- day the right of all people to live; the value of arbitration and the rig nifty of man. This should be done on worldwide scale and perhaps with citizens armed with the proper training we could do much to assist in preventing wanton destruction of our youth, our resources and our country. The Alliance which brought us victory must continue The purposes for which we united in war do not end in victory. The last shot has been fired in Europe and our Allied fighting men have finished their magnificent part of the job, but the main job for the rest of us will just be beginning. There will be bitter tears shed yet for the battle of the Pacific is not yet won. We, as Americans, by the time it is over, vii have written in our hearts in acid the effect of this gigantic struggle We must continue to back our boys. The present 7th War Loan Drive is on. We must each and every one of us do our utmost in insuring that the full quoto for our respective communi- ties is reached. In no other way can we do our bit in behalf of the boy woh gave his life that We might live in peace and security. It is indeed small recompense for such a sacri- flee.
 In conclusion and in accepting these trees, let me express the deep appreciation of the Veterans Ad- ministration for the kindly thought that engendered the Jean Cargill Nurses Post No. 129, the American Legion, to make this memorial"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Allies Continue HimmIer Search

Paris, May "A - U.PD - Allied troops searched today for Gestapo Chief Heinrich Himmler and former German Foreign Minister Joachim Von Ribbentrop, believed to be the only ranking Nazis still alive and at large.
 The German high command, Ad- miral Karl Woenitz and 300 other lesser officers, were arrested yester- day to complete the roundup of live Nazi big-wigs, excluding Himmler and Ribbentrop.
 Himmler last was reported hiding in the Austrian Tyrol and Amer ican task forces have been search ing for him there for the past two weeks. He also had been reported in Flensburg, seat of the temporary failed to turn him up. There have ben no recent reports on Won Rib- bentrop's whereabouts.
 The notorious Nazi JeW-baiter. Julius Streicher, was captured by the American 101st Airborne Divi- sion on a farm near Waldrin, about 40 miles west Of Berchtesgaden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
1000 Troops Land In Port

New York, May 24-(UP)-More than 1000 army wounded, former war prisoners and rotational troops from Eruope arrived at the New York port of embarkation today aboard five ships.
 Port authorities said returning soldiers soon will be arriving here at the rate of 27O,OO0 monthly, with the peak due in August. The major ity will be able bodied men for dis charge or furlough prior to reas- signment to Japan.
 Todays returnees included 4,607 wounded who were sent to camp Shanks, N. Y, and Halloran Gen. eral hospital, Staten Island; PAS former prisoners who went to Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, with the re- mainder entraining for Camp Xiii mer, N. J.
 The TIPS arriving today included 557 of the ground and service crews of the 452nd heavy bombardment group of the Eighth Air Force, here for reassignment; and Maj. Gen Manton s. Eddy, former command ing officer of the 12th Corps of the Third Army.
 Gen. Eddy, who was met by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Mamie B Eddy, and Miss Margaret s. Eddy g, of Columbia, Ga, was enroute to White Sulphur Springs, Va, for a medical check-up.
 Forced to leave his command be- cause of illness, Gen. Eddy said There's nothing wrong with me that couple of weeks fishing on the Gulf Coast won't cure" He said he hopes to get a chance to fight the Japanese.
 Gen. Eddy took the Ninth Division overseas in 1942 and commanded it through the Sicilian campaign, the invasion of France and the Nor mandy campaign. He was then made commanding general of the 18th Corps, which he described as "the spearhead of Gen. aPtton's army most of the time"
 The Germans, Eddy said, are thoroughly defeated and docile.
 Another returnee was Capt. John Godfrey, g, Providence, R. I. ace credited with 36 German planes in the European war theater. He was wing man for Capt. Don Gentle top army flier.
 Godfrey (who lives at TAI Nara gansett Blvd) was shot down over Hanover, Germany, on Aug. 24 1944, and escaped after seven months in a prison camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
SEASONS FINAL
 DANCE ARRANGED
SS. Peter-Paul's Mothers Club to Complete Series
 Friday Evening

The Mothers Club of SS. Peter and Paul church will hold the seventh and final Youth dance of the eason tomorrow evening at 8 p. m. in Anderson school gymnasium, Mrs. Marcel Young, club president, announced at meeting held last night in the parochial school hall.
 Mrs. Alfred Wiehn and Mrs. Sadie Costello will preside as hostesses at the affair.
 The Mothers Club has accepted an invitation from the Children of Mary Sodality of the church to at tend crowning ceremonies in the church at pm. Sundays. The serv- ice will be dedicated to the mothers.
 The school graduates will be hon. ored at banquet June 19 sponsored by the club, and the group will con- tinue to provide the service sons of all members with gift packages, it was announced.
 New members admitted to the club last night were Mrs. Helen Lerz, Mrs. Howard Curtiss, Mrs. Joseph Cook anr Mrs. Catherine Judson.
 Rev. James r. Woods, chaplain of the club, attended the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Casualties
 Near Million

Washington, May M.-(UP)-Of- ficially reported U. s. combat cas- ualties edged close to 1000, 900 today with losses in all theaters totaling 996,OS9.
 The new total was 9,875 more than week ago, the smallest seven day gain in many months.
 The overall total included 886, ,525 Army and 109,564 Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard casualties. The Army figure reflects actual fighting through the greater part of April, before the German surrender.
 Of Army wounded, Undersecretary of War Robert P. Patterson told a press conference, 302,910 have re- turned to duty, and 25,856 Army prisoners of war have been ex- changed or returned to U. s. mili- tary control.
 The overall casualty table.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
GASOLINE COUPONS
 STOLEN IN BREAK"

A number of gasoline coupons were taken in a break at the Esso gasoline station at 220 Watertown avenue last night Chief Inspector Joseph R. Bendler reported. Detec- tive Paul Moynihan said entrance was gained by forcing open a side window. An attempted break last night was also reported at a gaso- line station at 59O West Main st.cet Detective Sgt. Charles McWeeney is Investigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Family Of Five Perish In Fire

Pontiac, Mich, May "A - (U.P0 - A family of five persons died today in a fire that destroyed the home of James Hunt near Clarkston, Mich.
 The dead were Hunt, 40, his wife, Bessie, 38, and their three children, Zonia, IT.; William, g, and aPtricia, one.
 Oakland County Sheriff Ed Thomas said preliminary investiga- tion revealed the blaze started when d can of cleaning fluid exploded. All members of the family appar- ently were sleeping when the fire occurred, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
CAMP COMMITTEE
 DISCUSSES PLANS

The first meeting of the Wa terbury YMAC Camp Mataucha Committe was held yesterday noon at the Central YMCA. The meet ing was presided over by Merritt Atwood, vice chairman. Reports on registrations, equipment, personnel, health and sanitatoin were among the items presented by MT. Carr, camp director. Registrations to date are more than double registra- tions of last year a month later. Those present were Messrs. Clarence Bartlett, Cyrus Cross, Dutton Noble, A. J. German, Paul Whitehead, James Naismith William Briggs, Harry Cashin, Herbert Smith and Willard B. Carr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Hospital Bulletins

Mrs. Amanda DeLeo, 2108 North Main street, was admitted to Wa terbury hospital for treatment of minor decorations after she was struck on North Main street at 10 o'clock this morning by a car operated by Mrs. Catherine Bur ritt, 60 Pierpont street, according to a hospital report. Motor Pa trolman Frank Leary is investi- gating the accident.
 Rev. John Mccarthy of North Branford was reported in good conditino this morning at Water bury hospitla where he was ad- mitted on May IA as a medical patient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
House Bonkers Okoy Bretton Agreements

Washington, May 24 - U.P) - The House Banking Committee ap- proved the Breton Woods agree ments by 23 to vote today, giv- ing the administration a humping first round victory on that sector of its foreign policy front.
 The vote strengthened hopes of administration supporters for House approval of the agreements by an equally heavy majority.
 Tt was harmony with a capital IT." said Committee Chairman Brent Spence, D., Ky, sponsor of the legislation to ratify the agree ments.
 There was no politics on any point commented Representative Ralph A. Gamble, R., N. Y, lead CT in efforts to compromise differ enceS over the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
MINE SWEEPER LOST

washington, May 24.-UP)-The Navy today announced the loss of . motor mine sweeper in the Philip pines as a result of enemy action.
 The WMS-481, which carried 30 men, suffered moderate personnel casualties, the Navy said. Next of hin of casualties have been notified
 The loss brings to 309 the number pf naval vessels lost from all causes tf this war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
DIVORCE ACTIONS |. WITHOUT CONTESTS

Three uncontested divorce actions lave been scheduled for hearings before Judge John A. Cornell at a phort calendar session of superior Dourt tomorrow morning. They are: Mary Ellen Knapp Rossi against Henry P. Rossi, Charles R. Oracle against Bessie McMahon Oracle, md Bernice Golet Hedderman against John J. Hedderman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24

Totals 886 ,525 109 ,564 996, ,089
 Patterson said that sick and wounded servicemen now are being brought home from all war theaters at a rate of 44,0O0 month.
 All sick and wounded will be evacuated from the European and Mediterranean theaters within 90 days, he said.
 Population of Army hospitals in the United States now is 29O, GOO Patterson said, and by September it is expected to reach 315,O0O, even taking into consideration the dis charge rate meanwhile.
 Maj. Gen. Norman T. Kirk, Army surgeon-general, said the peak load of the Army Medical Corps would come this fall. He predicted some Army doctors and dentists would be discharged by the end of this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
CORPORAL McWEENEY
 ARRIVES IN FRISCO

Marine Cpl. Charles F. Mo- Weeney, son of Detective Sgt. and Mrs. Charles McWeeney of 2104 East Main street, telephoned home from San Francisco last night after H months of active duty in the South Pacific. He expects to arrive home on furlough in 10 days.