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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Minister Hits Segregation
 Military conscription
 Bill Denounced

Declaring that racial discrimina- ton and segregation of the Negro in the armed forces will continue if the proposed bill for military con- scription is passed in it's present form, Rev. Julian Taylor, vice-pres- ident of the Connecticut Baptist Union last night, voiced strenuous opposition to the bill in an address before the Waterbury Chapter, Ma tional Association for the Advance ment of Colored People.
 The speaker, minister of Mace donia Baptist Church, Ansonia, and president of the Ansonia NAACP, sai-. Negroes were called to serve in a supposedly righteous crusade, but upon their return home they were told to act as a Negro should because this a white mans coun- try
 MT. Taylor said it was his belief, judging by experiences of the Negro during the war, that colored youth would suffer as badly under univer- sal corlscription and training as he did under wartime training pro- grams.
 Dr. James M. Lee, president of the Waterbury Chapter, NAACP, conducted the meeting which was held at Pearl Street Neighborhood House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

 In Cob Case

Decision was reserved by the State Labor Relations Board yesterday on two disputes involving the Yellow Cab Co. and the Truck Drivers Local 677, AFL. The hearing was conducted at the county courthouse building.
 The union seeks to hold an cleo tion among taxi drivers, whereas the company claims the election should be called for all employees. The other dispute involves back pay to two drivers who were reinstated recently following an order from the board.
 The union claims they are en- titled to the full amount of their pay, less any amount they earned elsewhere after they were dis charged by the cab company, while the company claims no reimburse ment is due since they allegedly made no effort to secure other en- ployment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Z Gun Shots Stort Action
 Mrs. Dorothy Rogers
 Asks Decree

Claiming her husband fired a gun at her twice last Oct. Il, Dorothy MaSse Rogers of Waterbury filed a divorce action on the ground of in- tolerable cruelty today in Superior Court against Jasper s. Rogers, list dletoWn.
 ed as temporarily residing at Mid
 The couple married Oct. 8, 1927, and the crurelty allegedly started on New Years Day last year. The com- plaint states that on Oct. II "the de- fendant not only threatened the plaintiffs life but actually dis charged at her at close range a fully loaded gun at two distinct times"
 Permission to use her former name is sought by the plaintiff.
 Annulment of her marriage to Stanley Gietek of Danbury is sought by Alma Gazal Kietek of New Haven, who states she was 20 years old at the time of the marriage, July IS, 1943, and that she entered into it under duress. They have a tWo-year- old child. The plaintiff asks for the right to use her maiden name.
 Entered on the court docket ves- terday was divorce complaint by Anna M. Sullivan Johnston of Wa terbury against John F. Johnston, also of this city. The plaintiff asks for custody of their five children, allmony, and support. The marriage was performed Sept. 5, 1929, and the petitioner claims her husband he- came lntolerably cruel Jan. 1, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
New School
 ForWoIcott

Wolcott, Nov. 27-A new grammar school will be erected in the north area of town, it was voted at the town meeting last night. Every rec ommendation made by a special in- vestigating committee on the project was accepted.
 A school building site in the north area and additional land ad- jacent to South School will be pur- chased, the voters decreed. It was voted an architect be employed to determine the type of school build ing required and the committee was instructed to enter into agree ments and contracts necessary to complete the project.
 The new building will consist of eight classrooms, six to be finished and two to be completed later, to- gether with combined auditor- ium, gymnasium and lunch room. This twas part of the committees reconnmendation.
 Also approved was the recom- mendation that two rooms be added to South School together with con- bined auditorium, gymnasium and lunch room.
 Carl G. MattSon, head of the spe- cial building committee, was mod- orator of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Army Removes Crash Victim

John Susak, q, Chicago soldier who was injured in an automobile crash on Meriden road Saturday night, has been removed from St Mary's hospital to Bradley field, Windsor Locks. He has been on the danger list at the hospital since his admission Saturday night.
 Miss Lillian Pyzaw, 25, 66 Arach street. New Britain, who also has been on the danger list since her admission Saturday night, was re- ported to be fair today.
 Conditions of two other occupants of the car which crashed into a tree on Meriden road were re- ported as good today. They are MT and Mrs. John Reardon, 20 LaSalle street, New Britain. Mrs. Reardon driver of the car. is a sister ot Miss Pyzaw.
 Mrs. Reardon told police that as she attempted to pass a'car on the highway she became blinded by lights of an oncoming vehicle and crashed into the tree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Child Made III ByOiI
 Mother Asks $l0,000
 In Action Filed Here

Sickness which resulted when a four-year- old child swallowed oil from drums set up on Macarthur drive is the basis of & $l0,000 civil action filed in superior court today against two constructions firms Whihc were excavating the street.
 The litigation was entered by Cynthia Stocknow of Waterbury through her mother, Margaret Stocknow, against Biaso P. Man. occhio and M. Yanetta, co-partners doing business as the B. M. Y Construction Go. of Wethersfield and the Seminole Construction Go of East Hartford.
 The incident occurred last Sept l. The complaint states the de. fendants had set up two "wooder horses" near the premises at 13( Macarthur drive, and had placed two 50-gallon oil drums on top o1 them. One of the drums, which stood about 18s inches above the ground, contained colorless fuel oil according to the writ.
 It is alleged that faucet and 2 lock on the drum were defective and as a result the oil dripped out The oil gave the impression of being water, because it was colorless, ac. cording to the complaint. Negli. gence is charged against the de. fendantS on the ground that they should have known children would drink from the faucets.
 The child developed pneumonia after drinking a large quantity O the oil, 1t is claimed in the com plaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
State YMCA SecretoryIn Position
 JGins New Haven "
 as General Secretary

New Haven, Nov. 27-The resig- nation of w. Harold Denison, execu- tive secretary of the Sttae YMCA, was accepted today with great re- gret" by Chairman Herbert E. Bald win of Westport, who said, MT DeniSon leaves the sttae staff to be- come general secretary of the New Haven YMCA." MT. Denison has been executive secretary of the State YMCA since October 1889, and prior to that was identified with associa- tiDl work in the Ohio area, Maine and Indiana. He is a native of Troy, Ohio, near Dayton.
 MT. Bldwn, in an announcement to the executive committee of the State YMCA, presidents and general secretaries, lauded MT. Denison's s fine leadership" listed numerous accomplishments under MT. Deni- sons administration with pride, and ito give credit where credit is due" declared, "It is a major satis- faction to us of the state associa- tion that MT. DeniSon will still re- main in Connecticut. I know you all will join me-" concluded MT. Baldwin, fin wishing MT. Denison Godspeed and the bost of success in his new work"
 Simultaneously, Professor Hudson B. Hastings of Yale, president of the New Haven YMCA. at a noon meet ing of his executive committee of the board of directors, expressed happiness over MT. Denison's &C., ceptance of the invitation to be- come our general secretary" adding "he has had a long and eminently successful career in the local, state and area work of the Y"
 MT. Baldwin said that arrange ments were being made with the New Haven Y for a gradual shift of MT. Denison's responsibilities from the state work, although a definite date has not been set.
 MT. Denison is president of the Conference on the YMCA Profes- sion, chairman of the Nationa, Council committee on the roster o1 secretaries, a member of the execu- tive committee of the National Stu- dent YMCA. and chairman of the program committee of the Silver Bay conference, held annually al Lake George, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
The Messiah" VIII Be Sung Dec. 9

Handel's 'Mehhiah" will be pre- senetd again this year by the Wa terbury Industrial Chorus. Decem- Der at D. m. in the First Con- gregational church, G. Loring Bur well conducting
 SoloistS will be Frances Stock well, soprano, of New York; Ruth Avery Ray, contralto, of Hartford Lloyd Linder, tenor of New York city. and Dr. James Houghton, bari -one, of Boston
 Waldo NeWoerry, organist. and Helen Heebner. pianist, and a group of inStrumentalists directed by Mario DiCecco, will accompany the Singers.
 The final rehearsal for the or atorio will be held Monday, Dec 3, at the First Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Schedule Giuen For RedepLoyn1ent

Parils, Nov. 29. (UP)-Today's re- deployment timetable of U. s. Army divisions:
 9th armored at home.
 18th infantry and 18th armored: On high seas.
 18th infantry; At Camp Pitts burgh in Disc section.
 89th infantry; In La Havre stag ing area, readiness date Nov 28.
 79th infantry: In Calas staging area of Marseille zone, first ele- cents on high seas.
 18th corps: In Le Havre staging area.
 3oth infantry: In Calas staging area.
 2eth, 36th, 8Oth, 90th, Tooth in fantry and 82nd airborne: Alerted for movement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
West End Club
 Seeking Members

A vigorous campaign for new members is now underway by the West End Community Club, it has been announced by Frank Valerie, president. A thorough canvass will be made of the large area covered by the club, which extends west from Exchange Place to the Mid dlebury town line, up to Watertown avenue, as far north as Bunker Hill avenue, and south on Bank street as far as center street. Nearly 20,- 900 people live in the district, the president said.
 Plans for the membership drive ard methods of making the club a community benefit were discussed at a meeting held last night. A drum corps for members under 18 years of age will be organized, with George Miller directing. All inter- ested are urged to contact MT. Val eric at 4-2170.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
WARRANTY DEEDS

Martha Margaret Bauer, to Harvey West, property on Flea nor street.
 Sidney Yavetz to Alice Yvonne Kovach, property on Thomaston avenue.
 Ruth Porter Clough to H. War ren Stevens, property on Clough road.
 Antonio Buonocure to Angelo N. Rainone ct al, property on LongView avenue.
 The Waterbury Land Company, Inc, to Emile J. Cambigue and Evelyn E. Cambigue, property on Morse avenue.
 James Corideo to Antonio Rub bo, property on Plat street.
 Estella M. Fahey and Mary M. Dewey to Raymond J. Oulette and Olive R. Ouellette, property on Wildwood avenue.
 James Corideo to Wasil Szewcyyk, property on Hill street.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Standard Taxi Company, Inc, to he Waterbury Trust Co.,, property on Park Place, $4,4OO.
 Harvey West to the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury, property on Eleanor street, $4,500.
 Alice Yvonne Kovach to the First Federal Savings and Loan Asso- citation of Waterbury, property or Thomaston avenue, $7,800.
 Ramona J. Ouellette and Olive R Ouellette to Thomaston Savings Bank, property on Wildwood ave- nue, $6,500.
 Vincenzo Ricchezze to Lola Sco- pima, property on Robinson street I3,000.
 Quit Claim Deed
 Harold s. Dorn to Caroline B Dorn, property on Baldwin street. Vincenzo Florio to Adolph F'loria Albert Floria, and Arthur Florit and Edith Florio, property on Dike' man street. Stephen J. Fruin to Rose Fruin land on Circular avenue, Azildf Lemonte, to Henry Lemonte, prop erty on Woodtick Road Henry Lemonte to Azilda Lemonte, prop erty on Wootick Road.
 Releases of Mortgages
 Waterbury Savings Bank tt Charles L. and Winifred L. Miller First Federal Savings and Loar Association to Martha Margare Bauer.
 Edward s. Hickcox to Tafel ant Shapiro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
 Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of perma- nent injury:
 Domenic Guerrero of 35 Pond street against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, $3C beginning Nov 2, injury to muscles of right arm.
 Isaia Minetti of Torringto against Torrington Co.,, $2666 for F weeks, 25 per cent loss of function Of right index finger
 Leonard Madore of New Hartford against American Brass Co.,, ot Torrington, $2356 beginning Nov 19, injuries to right arm and cheek Alrice Lariviere of "A South Riv. erside street against American Brass Co.,. Metal Hose plant, $50 be. ginning Nov. 1O hernia. Gertrude D. SWiencicki of 24C Cherry street against Plume & At. wood Mfg. Co.,, $10.80 for three weeks, disagreement by scare oi both index fingers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Pvt. LedeII Writing For Army PoPer Local Youth Now
 On "C0tf0n BaIeF"
 Staff

Pfc. Howard E. Ledell, 1899 West Main street, now stationed with the Army of Occupation at Hersfeld Germany, is a member of the edi- torial staff of the Cotton Baler," g. four-page newspaper issued weekly by the Seventh Infantry in that city.
 The Waterbury serviceman was officially commended during the drive through France last year for the capture of three German pris- oners. Pfc. Ledell and another pla- toon wireman volunteered to lay a line for the Seventh Infantry when that unit had been cut off. Joining in the fire fighting that resulted, the Waterbury serviceman and his buddy helped drive of the enemy.
 In the first edition of the Cot ton Baler, published on September 8, Pfc. Ledell graphically describes tour of a German textile mill, sponsored by the Red Cross Club. The plant, founded in 1850, the story relates, became the StorehouSe during. the war for a great many machine sof the Herschel plant in Kassel, which produced airplanes. Synthetic wool of Germany manu- facture aroused considerable inter est among visitors to the plant, Pfc Ledell wrote.
 Since the occupation of Hersfeld by the American Army the mill is being used to turn out material for American officers clothing.
 Pfc. Ledell joined the service in May, 1943, trained at Fort McClel- lan Olabama, and served in Italy early in the Europeon campaign. He is the son of Mrs. Edna Ledell, of the West Main street ad- dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Litigation In
 Local Courts

A hearing continued in the coun- ty courthouse building today on charges of Mrs Alice Greene, for mer employe of the Lux Clock Mfg Co.,, that she was discharged be- cause of union activities. Commis- sioner Leo J. Holleran of the Na- tional Labor Relations Board, t presiding at the session. The com pany claims the employe was dis charged because of lack of work.
 A hearing opened before Su- perior Court Judge James E. Murphy and a, jury of three men and nine women today in the S1O,- 900 civil action brought by Arm andine Mari of Waterbury against Martin Bergin's & Sons, Inc, Op- Main street.
 The plaintiff claims she sus- tained leg and back injuries last Feb. 21 in a fall on a front stair way at the funeral home. It is alleged the stairs were coated with ice.
 Elizabeth Hogan of Waterbur. has instituted a $2,50O civil actic in Common Pleas Court against Atty. John H. Cassidy, owner of the Court hotel on Leavenworth St. and Margaret Ryder, manager, a; the result of injuries sustained 1T fire last November
 Burns to the face, hands and bod. are listed in the complaint whicl has been drawn up by Atty Edwart Mascolo. The action will be re turned to court for Dec. 4.
 A fall on a rubber mat at the front entrance of the Jones' Morgan Co. on Bank street is the basis of a S10,000 court suit insti- trted by Florence A. Mannetti of Waterbury against the firm. The writ which has been drawn up by Atty. MascOlo for filing in Su- periOr Court, states the mat was loose and slippery, and that the plaintiff was extensively injured in the fall. The accident occurred Nov. 20. 1944.
 Also drawn up by Atty. Mas colo for filing in Superior Court is writ for S10,0O0 damages, as the result of injuries sustained by Margaret O'Loughlin of Water bury in an accident Jan. 19, 1944. The plaintiff claims she was in jured when she was thrown from the seat of a Northeast TranspOr- stopped suddenly at North Main tatiOn Co. bus when the driver street and Spencer avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
StolUaUays Giuen
 To Yonk Husbond

Boston, Nov. - (UP) An Eng fish stowaway, who arrived here sunday aboard a troop transport With her 8-months-old son, was par oled to her American husband today Tor 30 days pending further consid- eration of her case.
 Mrs. Winifred M. Maresco of Bir- kenhead, Cheshire, England,( 25- year-old bride of a New York vet erans, was confident that she and her son Joseph would be allowed to remain permanently in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Sub Commander Wins Nauy Cross

Washington, Nov. 27. (UP)-The Navy Cross has been awarded Capt. Edwin Robinson Swinburne, Al, of Newport, R. l., for heroism in action as commander of a group of sub marines which sank 10 enemy ships in the South Pacific last year.
 Swinburne's coordinated attack group of submarines sank total of 90 860 tons of enemy shipping including 22.500-ton auxiliary air craft carrier, and damaged an ad- ditional 5,000-ton ship. The action
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Foreclosure
 Action Filed

property at Elmwood and Plaza avenues was filed in Superior court today by Bessie M. Kellogg of Bloomfield against Catherine Dunn, as administrative of the estate of Mary Jane Saults Cunningham Of Milford
 The litigation is based on a prom issory not for S5, 1000 executed in 1909 by Joseph T. Smith to Elizabeth Wheeler, and assigned in 1911 to the plaintiff. The defendant is now owner of the premises.
 The writ states the tax debt to the city on the property is $2,283.- 59, and that the city has threatened to foreclOSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
New Haven Gets Big VA Hospital

Washington. Nov. 27 -CUP)-The House Appropriations committee to- day revealed the details of the Vet erans Administration 1946 hospital building program.
 In accordance with VAS announc- ed policy, the $134,859,326 program will be concentrated near large Met ropolitan areas.
 Congress has not as yet provided the money to finance the program. Here are the proposed general loca- tionS. the number of beds and the estimated cost of one of the pro- jects:
 New Hospital Beds Cost New Haven, Conn. 500 $4,OO0,536
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
$5, ,OOO Suit Against
 D. F. Martin Dropped

Withdrawal papers were filed in Superior Court today in the $5,000 civil action brought by Patricia Hall of Waterbury, through her father, Howard Hall, against Daniel F. Martin, operator of a drug store at 345 Meriden road. The litigation was based on injuries sustained in a fall July 6, 1944 on stairs in front of the drug store. Terms of settle ment were not disclostd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Flood Control
 Plans Rejected

Washington, Nov. 27 - (UP) - The House Appropriation commit tee yesterday rejected $128,475 900 for flood control and rivers and har- bors projects earmarked for imme- diate construction by the Army en- gineers.
 Largesct item rejected was $15,. 100000 for flood control work on the Mississippi river and tributaries.
 Other large projects disapproved were:
 Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Conn. $1 1,500000
 Union Village Reservoir, Vt., $l,- 900 ,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Mrs. Grace Leggett's
 VIII Recorded Today

The late Mrs. Grace Darling Leg gett, 81 Fiske street, left her entire estate to her husband, George R. Leffett, of that address, according to her will filed in probate court today.
 Mrs. Leggett died in this city on Nov. 19. The Colonial Trust Go. is eXecutor of the will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Press Makes Story

Burlington, Vt.. Nov 27-UP)- The Burlington Free Press had a news story right in its composing room last night. A stray bullet crashed through an office window into a linotype machine. The bull let just missed Arthur Twiss who was working at the machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Building Permits

Building Inspector John T. Hartley has issued the following permits:
 Joh Harmon, TIA Hamilton av- enue, barn, $i00.
 George Bunnell, Bucks Hill voad, addition to house, $1,O0O.
 Simonsville Manufacturing Co.,, 1854 Baldwin street, temporary storage shed, S250.
 Giuseppe Partrizi, 140 Morelond avenue. addition to house. Sl80.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Lindsey Made Officer

Boston, Nov. T-UP)-Former Army Sgt. Jake w. Lindsey. Tooth World War II infantryman to win the Congressional Medal of Honor, has been commissioned a first lieu tenant in the Massachusetts State Guard, it was disclosed today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
CHILD LOSES FIGHT

New Britain, Conn, Nov. 27-(UP) Critically burned week ago when the sleeve of her dress caught fire as she reached over the burner of a gas range in the kitchen of her home, Shirley Yagoobian, 6, died at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Seasonal Normal
 To Run Four Days

Boston, Nov. 27. CUP)-The ex- tended New England weather fore cast:
 Seasonably mild weather will pre- vail in New England during the next four days with temperatures averaging from two to seven de- grees above the seasonal normal. This mild spell will be interrupted by a brief :pell of colder weather Thursday night and early Friday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Late RealtyNews

The following documents have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

MARKET QUOTATIONS
 Furnished by EISELE & KING LIBAIRE
 STOUT & co. 6S Center St. Phone 4-318l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27
Hospital Bulletins

Joseph GrappOne, 3S, 824 West Main street, was reported to be in good condition today at Wa terbury hospital where he was admitted at I2:10 last night aft CT he fractured his right ankle when he twisted it while enter ing a house on North Leonard street.
 Henry James, 60 Abbott ave- nue, who was stricken this noorn- ing with epileptic seizures, was taken to St. Mary's hospital in the police ambulance by Officers William O'Dea and John McDon- nell. His condition was reported as good.
 Attorney Edward MaScOlO, wht was admitted to Waterbury hospita Friday for observation, was reported to be in good condition today.
 MOdestinO D'AgostinO, 76, Grand street, twisted his ankle while hanging his coat in Mur- phys restaurant, Grand and Canal streets, this morning, and was admitted to St. Mary's hos pital where he was treated for a possible fracture of the left ankle and Iacerations of the head. He was reported to be in good condi- tiOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

took place O the Luzon Straits and South China Sea from Aug. to Oct. 3, 1944.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-27

a hospital late yesterday She was given eight blood transfusions ln a futile effort to save her life.