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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
OBITUARY

BREWSTER - Linda Marie Brewster, infant daughter of MT and Mrs. Claude Brewster, R. F. D No. 4, Wolcott, died at Waterbury hospital yesterday morning.
 Besides her parents, she is sur- vived by a sister, Ellen, of Wolcott; her paternal grandparents, Fred erick and Daisy Brewster, also of Wolcott, and her maternal grand parents, Hubert and Ellen Perkins of New Brunswick, Canada.
 The funeral will be held from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street tomorrow at Il a. m. Rev. Ariel Ainsworth, pastor of the Advent Christian church, officiating.
 Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector John T. Hartley has issued permits to the following:
 Terry Scorpion, STA West Main street, addition to rear of store, $l50.
 Marion Steddard ct al, Bum keF Hin avenue, repair of barn, z50e.
 Frank DLegge, Si Lamont street, chicken coop, SIS.
 Gabriel Eciarra, n Beach street, chicken coop, $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Six-Yeor-OId Girl
 Perishes in BIoze

Houlston, Me, July 13.-((U(P)- 6-year-old girl was burned to death but her parents, six bothers and a sister escaped unharmed when fire raced through a finder dry frame dwelling on Green street today.
 The victim was Barbara Barker who was trapped in her second- floor bedroom when flames cut of her escape down a stairway.
 MT. and Mrs. Everett Barker with their seven other children were on the first floor of the house at the time fire broke out near chimney. Despite their desperate efforts they were unable to rescue Barbara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Draft Calls Cut July

Washington, July 13.-(UP)-Men 26 and over who do not measure up to armed forces physical standards may now change jobs without be- coming subject to induction.
 The change in Selective Service regulations, carries out the policy of the armed forces to concentrate on the youngest possible men of general service caliber. Starting this month, draft calls dropped from about 10000 to 90,OOO with the Eulk coming from the 18-year group.
 Men 1928 now in 4-F may still be inducted, however, if they leave de- ferred jobs without draft board permission. The army will continue to induct limited number of this group who do not measure up to physical requirements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13

Waterbury's Charter-change bill will result in total salary payments of 91l, 400 for 38 city employees and officials as result of the $500 cost-of- living bonus being granted by the terms of the bill.
 Heretofore, city employees and of ficials whose salaries are set by charter were not provided with the bonus granted to all other employees three years ago.
 Those who will receive the an- nual $500 retroactive to January, 1945, and paid henceforth arc: the mayor, the mayors executive secre- tary; controller; treasurer, tax col lector, budget director; corporation counsel and his two assistants; city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
86 Million Phone Calls Made Daily

BBoston, July 13-(UP)-An aver age of 86,O59, 900 telephone calls per day were made in the United States last year, it was reported today.
 The Boston news bureau com- piled tables showing the increased use of the telephone in wartime as compared with peacetime.
 Daily average calls were listed as follows: 1940, 79,303, 900; 1941, 84,- 692,OOO; 1922, 86,893 ,OOO; 1943, 86,- 107,OOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Young Driver Granted
 Nolle In Court Today
Alleged Violation Committed on Private Property
 Judge Informed By Prosecutor PalOmba

Charges of evading responsibility against Louis Tortora. 19, 677i South Main street, were nolled after the case was called before Judge John L. Gaffney in city court this morning.
 Pros. Frederick w. Palomba told the court the state was unable to press the charge because the of fense took place on private prop erty-the public market on Field
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
RECTOR sUCCUMBs

Cambridge, Mass, July 13-(UP)
 -The Rev. Ernest Moorhead Pad flock. 73, rector of St. James Epis- .eopal church here for the past 35 years, died of cerebral hemor- rhage at a hospital today after a brief illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Legal Notice
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION

LIQIOR PERMIT
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 This is to give notice that |, Henry O. Daher, of 25S2 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated July 18th, 1945, with the Liquor Control Com mission for a Full Liquor Package Store Permit for the sale of alco- holic liquor on the premises, 25S4 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Henry o. Daher, of 25S2 East Main Street. Waterbury, Conn. and will be con ducted by Henry O. Daher, of 25S2 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 HENRY o. DAHER. Dated July 18th. 1945. 7-13-20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Full Weather Report

Boston, July 13 (UP)-weather forecast:
 ALL NEW ENGLAND Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with light showers and scattered thun- derstOrms on Saturday. Little temperature change but somewhat higher humidity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Mary R. Con- don. 1855 Hillside avenue, sister of Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of schools in Waterbury, was held this morning at 8:30 from the Ber- gin funeral home, 290 East Main street, to St. Margaret's church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Rev. John A. Conlan was cele- brant, assisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, deacon, and Rev. Thomas Guinan. Interment was in the fam fly plot in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery, Father Cronan officiating.
 Funeral ervices for Harry F. McCluskey, 51, 61 Brewste~ street, who was drowned in Hitchcock Lake Tuesday night, will be held tomor- row at Il a. m. at Bragdon Funeral Home, Millinocket, Maine, with burial in Millinocket cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Hospital Bulletins

James Rowley, Elk's Club stew ard, was reported seriously ill this morning at St. Mary's hos pital where he has been patient for several days. His name is on the danger list.
 William Fitzgerald, yard man at the railroad engine house, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital for treatment last night after he suf- fered decorations of the nose and forehead in fall while on duty.
 Mrs. Grace Noragong, IA Chris jensen street, Naugatuck, was ad- mitted to Waterbury hospital last night for treatment for frac- tured ankle suffered in a fall at home.
 Barbara Martinelli, IS months, S6 School street, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital last night for treatment of a fractured right leg suffered in fall from a see-saw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12

An Eighth Air Force Aerial Re- connaissance Station, England - Sergeant William A. Sirica, 69 Morningside avenue, Waterbury Conn, has added his second battle star to his theater of operations ribbon. It signifies participation by the Seventh Photo Group recon naissance in the Normandy cam paign. His first star represents the groups participation in the air of- fensive over Europe.
 Sergeant Sirica is a radio mech anic for a photo squadron at this station commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George w. Humbrecht of St Louis, Mo. His squadron is one oi the units which comprise Brigadiel General Elliott Roosevelt's 325th Photo Reconnaissance wing. He entered the army May 16, 1942, and has been in the European theate1 of operations since May, 1943.
 At the time he etnered the service Corporal Sirica was manager of tht Lido theater on South Main street He resided with his brother-in-laW and sister MT. and Mrs. Fred Quan- ] trano, Morningside avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12
PFC. JAMES BLAKE
 KILLED IN ACTION
Former IVA Instructor With ArmOred Division
 Overseas

Pfc. James E. Blake, Jr., a for- mer instructor at the National Youth administration project here, was killed an action March 28 m Germany, the War Department mas notified his parents, Mir. and Mrs. James E. Blake, 853 Bank street.
 Entering the service March l4, 1943, the soldier trained at Camp Polk, La, and served in England, France, Holland and Germany upon his arrival overseas with an armored unit last November.
 He was a graduate of St. Joseph's parochial school, LeavenwUrth high school, and worked with the IVA for year.
 Besides his parents, he is sur- vived by two sisters, Helen, cadet nurse at St. Mary's hospital. and Patricia, Waterbury; three brot. CTS. Pvt. David E. Blake. stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga, Thomas and Robert, both of Waterbury.
 A memorial Mass was celebrated for him yesterday at St. Josep1's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12
NEWS OF MEN NV THE SERVICE

At An Air Depot Of The AAF Service Command In Italy-Ser- geant Joseph J. Bouchez, 47 Romo- na avenue, Waterbury, Conn, son of MT. Joseph c. Bouchez, 3l Pros pect street, Winsted, Conn, is an important propeller specialist as- signed to a Prop Shop in Italy
 Prior to his induction Sgt. Bou- chez was a salesman for Borck & Stevens of Bridgeport, Conn. He entered the army at Fort Devens, Mass, in October 1942. Following basic training he was sent first to the Airplane Mechanics School, Keesler Field, Miss, and then to Propeller Specialist School, Chan ute Field, Illinois.
 He embarked for foreign service in August, 1944, and landed in Ma ples, Italy. Sgt. Bouchez is enti- tied to wear the Good Conduct Medal for one years exemplary conduct and the European-African- Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon with one star for participation in the Italian campaign. His wife Mrs. Helen Bouchez, resides at 41 Pomona avenue, Waterbury, Conn
 Story by Sgt. John Simonaitis
 With The 43rd Engineer Con- struction Battalion On Luzon - Capt. Albert T. DiLorenzo, son ot MT. and Mrs. Thomas DiLorenzo is executive officer of his engineer battalion, whicl1 has been awarded the Meritorious Service Unit plaque.
 The plaque was presented "tor superior performance in the con- struction of airdromes, taxiways and dispersal areas" under the handicap of tropical rains and Jar bombings
 Capt. DiLorenzo, graduate ol Fordham University and George town University, was an interne at St. Mary's hospital in Waterbury before entering the service in July l 1042
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12
Jap Relief Ship Sunk

Washington, April 12-(UP) The United States is sending an 'ap- propriate communication" to Japan concerning a vessel, believed to be the Japanese relief ship Ava Maru, which sunk by an American subma- rine.
 The Ava Maru had been given a safe conduct by this country be- cause it delivered relief supplies to Allied Nationals held by the Jap aneSe.
 The State Department revealed last night that the Navy had in- formed 1t of the sinking April l of a ship travelling without lights or special illumination about 40 miles from the scheduled position of the Ava Maru. The Navy said one survivor stated definitely that the ship was the Ava Mar.
 The Japanese version said the Ava Maru was enroute to Japan after delivering relief supplies to Americans held in southern Asiatic areas. It added that the vessel was scheduled to reach the island of Honshu April 5 or 6.
 The State Department said the United States Is now in communica- ton with the Swiss government, which handles diplomatic matters between Japan and this country, and added that "the Department of State is sending an appropriate communication to the Japanese gov. ernment through the Swiss author it4eS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12
The Battle For Okina1Da Former Democrat Reporter, Ray Fitzpatrick, Writes Interesting Observations of Landing Scenes, Initial Attacks on Gateway
 of the Orient
of the Orient.
By Staff Sergeant Ray Fitzpatrick

By Staff Sergeant Ray Fitzpatrick
 of Waterbury, Conn.,, Marine
 Corps Combat Correspondent
 Okinawa (Delayed)-Viewed from the air, the vast convoy en route to this gateway of the Orient pre- sented an aWeSome and mighty spectacle. It was display of naval strength so vast that it was dif- ficult for the mind to accept what the eyes were seeing.
 Asc we looked down from a Navy flying boat high over the Pacific, the sea was black with ships. AS far as the eye could see, in every direction, was a mass of trans ports, cargomen, carriers, battle
 ships, cruisers, destroyers, land ing ships, minesweepers, sub- chas- CTS and many other types of vessels of the greatest navy in the worlds history. From the altitude at which we cruised, the ships appeared so closely packed together that they had scarcely room to maneuver
 AS our seaplane reached the fringes of the convoy and went lower to circle back, we could see the decks of the transports and the landing ships damned with troops. The wings of the planes crowded on the decks of the car riers glistened in the sun. The guns of the warships bristled menacingly over waters that Japan not long ago called her own.
 Under Control
 This vessel is the nerve center Of the carefully planned system where by waves of assault troops are sent to the beach of this enemy strong hold. Despite the terrific tension in the air, the control officer, a Navy lieutenant, and his aides are dispatching waves of Marines shore ward in perfect order.
 Just few hundred yards away, a big battleship is pouring salvoS into the island defenses, but the control officer gives his instructions over powerful public address sys.' tenn as calmly as if he were mak- ing a routine announcement. He seems to be doing a dozen things at once-directing group of land" ing craft to assemble, giving ano6her group the "go" signal, checking on the whereabouts of two missing boats, and answering shouted query from a Marine officer aboard an amphibian tractor.
 Marine assault infantry have been landed so fast and so efficiently at this beach that already (just past mid-morning) waves of craft carry ing supplies and equipment are be- ing sent in.
 Around us all morning have been literally hundreds of landing boats To the ordinary onlooker they seemed lost in a maze of confusion l but out of the seeming chaos order , ly faves have been magically fash toned and sent shoreward. The quiet efficiency with which 1t is all done is amazing.
 It has been quite day for this little ship, which ordinarily serves as patrol craft. In the heavy dark !; ness of easily morning a Jap bomber was shot down in flames almost overhead. Soon after daylight, three more enemy planes ventured out ] over the convoy.
 They were shot down one by one with the third one crashing in flames only a quarter of a mile J away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12

This control ship directs the sending of boats to but one of the many designated beaches which LeaShernecks have been hitting all morning. All along this area of the coast, other control ships are di- recting small boat movements in their sectors.
 The whole makes an integrated system which operates with the utmost efficiency. Schedules have been maintained to the very minute.
 There is no glamor to the control ships assignment, but 1t is doing one of the most important jobs in the establishment of a beachhead.
 Hospital Ships
 Augmenting the regular hospi- tai ships standing of this island is fleet of LISTS converted tempor- arily into floating hospitals. In many cases wounded Marines have been abroad ship for treatment within minutes after being hit.
 Landing craft equipped with stretchers carry the wounded to the LST hospitals. They are taken abroad over the bow ramps of the landing ships, and doctors and hos pital corpsmen begin administering immediate treatment.
 The first wounded Leathernecks to come abroad one of the LIST hospitals after H-hour grinned and attempted feeble waves ah corps men carefully litter their stretcners from small boats to the LST.
 As a landing boat jammed with Marine infantrymen passed close by the ramp, a Leatherneck being carried abroad rotreatment called out:
 Give em hell for me-"
 Miscellany
 D-Day miscellany from a Com bat Correspondents notebook:
 A Jap bomber, almost shot to bits, just misses heavy cruiser as IL falls flaming into the sea The neat pattern of coastline fields and terraces. looking in the morning sun like new checkerboard The occasional perfect smoke rings ris- ing after the big guns of battleships have just fired The first wounded coming out from the beaches in small boats, the Marines doing their best to grin encourage ment to their comrades.
 The freight-train sound of heavy shells passing overhead from Army Long Tom emplacements on an ad- joining island .. Dive bombers roaring down low over Jap gun po- sitions behind the beaches .. The lazy swirl of tracer bullets against the sky.
 The inevitable jokes on the What are you wearing for Easter, mater" theme The raucous of sound from the loudspeakers of the con- trol ships of shore The geysers of water rising as enemy mortar shelsl land near the beach The two Marines leading a goat on a leash, and parading along the beach.
 The ruins to which naval gum fire and bombing had reduced beach installations, with only rubble re- maining The bumpy tractor journey across the broad reef at our landing beach Big guns be- ing ferried ashore far ahead of schedule The unusual quiet on the beach in the afternoon. with the sound of enemy mortars strange ly missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12
New Victory Cor Unveiled

Bessemer, Ala. April l2-UP)- The American Victory" completed the transition from blueprint to full-size model automobile today and its creator predicted it would revolutionize postwar highway transportation.
 The victory" is the creation of 72-year-old John o. Heinze, a pioneer in the automotive field and a retired Bessemer automotive en- gineer.
 His car, unveiled for the first time today, features something ur1- conventional in wheel arrangement One wheel is at each end of the frame and two are on each side in the middle of the chassis. The frame is hinged in the middle to keep both rear and front wheel on the highway.
 Hein2e demonstrated that the novel wheel and steering arrange ment allows the Stripped-down model to turn in its own length
 The present model has a stand ard engine, transmission system and braking arrangement. The frame permits complete road trac- tion over an 18-inch obstruction or an 18-inch dip. Heinze plans to use an all metal, egg-shaped body on his demonstration model.
 The completed car will seat five persons and will weigh about g. 400 pounds. The model has a 144- inch wheelbase and an overall length of 200 inches. The car will be priced to sell in the medium car range.
 The inventor operated the Heinze Electric Co.,, in Lowell, Mass, in 1900 and became chief engineer for the Northway Motor Co.,, a General Motors subsidiary, in 1912. n 1917 he formed the Heinze-Springfield CO, in Springfield, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12
War Casualties
 Announced Today

The Army and Navy Departments has issued the following list of cas- ualties with next of kin from this area. Tn case of divergence between this list and information sent to the next of kin, the last War De- partment telegram or letter to the next of kin is to be considered the final authority.
 Navy Wounded
 ARSENAULT, Henry w., Private First Class, USING. Mother, Mrs. Delvina Arsenault, 1875 Thomaston avenue, Waterbury.
 DI GIACOMO, Anthony F., Pri- vate First Class, USING. Parents, MT and Mrs. Carmine Di Giacomo, Bucks Hill, Waterbury.
 PELOSf, Alphonse A., Private First Glass, USMR. Parents MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Pelosi, 90 Ridgewood street, Waterbury.
 Army Dead-Paciflc Regions
 PETRONE, John A., Corporal, son of Mrs. Mary Fornatano, 20 Ward street, Waterbury.
 Army Wounded
 FENNELLY, Frank A., Private First Class, husband of Mrs. Dor- othy Fennelly, 109 Porter street, Waterbury.
 MORAN, John J., Private First Class, son of Mrs. Mary H. Moran, Burritt street, Milldale.
 MACY, zoli J., Private First Class, brother of Mrs. Goldie Mae Speck, 505 Park avenue, Torring- ton.
 Private Ralph Sileo, 19, serving with the Fifth Marine Division, in Two Jima recently wrote his father, Vito Sileo, 106 Barnes street exten- sion, he considered himself "very lucky" to have escaped without in- jury during the 26 days of rugged fighting on the volcanic island.
 The first church service on the island, he said, was a memorable one. Tt was sort of relief for all after being through all kinds of hell," he wrote.
 Sergeant Edward Egan, a wound ed veteran of the North African campaign, is spending a furlough with his parents, Captain and Mrs John Egan, 83 Willow street. He is surrently stationed at Barksdale Field, La.
 Lieutenant Thomas J. McGovern veteran of the South Pacific now serving in Germany, recently met his brother, Corporal Robert Mo- Govern whom he had not seen fol year. Previous to entering the service four years ago, Lieutenant McGovern was a former clerk al the Railway Express Agency, Inc His wife, Florence (Andrews) Mo Govern, lives at 18 Girard avenue
 His brother, Robert, a former employe at the Scovill Manufactur- ing Company. went overseas last February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12
VeteFons Attention!

Located in the City Hall are three organizations designed to aid veterans in handling all necessary paper matters relative to your claims and benefits. These are the Veterans Advisory Ofice, Veterans Administration OfEice and the draft boards.
 It Is aIl-impOrtant that you file all papers relative to claims. benefits, insurance, loans, etc. The personnel of these offices are trained to fully assist you In ham, ding these affairs.
 Any and all matters pertaining to your service in the armed forces will be discussed at these Oflces. Call on their assistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12

Pfc. Charles J. CaIabrese, who has been stationed in Trinidad, COlo., married Miss Suzanne Barrack, daughter of MT. and Mrs. M. c. Barrack, of that city, on Saturday, April 2, at Holy Trinity church. Pfc. Calabrese is the son of MT. and Mrs. Rocco c. Calabrese, Branch street.
 Miss Anna Barrack and Roger Barrack, sister and brother of the bride attended the couple.
 Pfc. and Mrs. Calabrese, who are now enroute East, will be honored at a reception to be given Saturday night at the Log Cabin Grill by the bridegrOom's parents. Pfc. Calabrese, a Crosby High school alumnus, is stationed at Trinidad.
 He has been in service for the past two years and has made one overseas trip to escort prisoners of war to America. He is present. ly stationed at a prison camp near Trinidad.
 Corp. Alfred H. Varnauskas, soi of MT. and Mrs. John Varnauskas 819 Bank street, is member o PSI Mustang Fighter group, o the Eighth Air Force. The Water bury soldier has been serving as technical inspection departmen clerks overseas for approximatel. IS months.
 Alfred Ambrose, 24, serving with ; tank battalion, has been advances from the rank of corporal to tha of sergeant. He is the son of Adolpl Ambrose, 1893 Bank street, Water bury, according to an War Depart ment announcement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12

John Francis Deeley, IT,, g, son of MT. and Mrs. John F. Deeley, g WatervilIe street, re- gently received his silver wings as an aerial navigator at gradua- tion exercises held at San Marcos Army Air field, Texas, and was commissioned a second lieutenant.
 John A. Eastwood. q, seaman 2/c, is spending a furlough with hi. mother, Mrs. Dorothy Eastwood 12 Spencer avenue, after serving fol 9 months in the Aleutians. He will report to Camp Parks, Calf. The seaman is a former employe of tht American Brass Go. before enter ing the service January 28, 1943 Eastwood trained at Camp Peary Va
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-12

Private Joseph J. Petrosky, 24 l1S Draher avenue, who was previously reported missing in action since December l2, is a prisoner of war in Germany, according to word receiv- ed by the War Department. He is a graduate of St. Joseph's Parochial school.
 Henry s. Floriani, serving in the European theater, has been pro- noted from technician fifth grade to the rank of technician fourth grade, the War Department has announced. Tee. Floriani is the son of MT. and Mrs. Henry Floriani, 329 Oak street.