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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Posters To Play Port In AppeoI

William v. Hawkes., chairman Of the Waterbury Safety Committee, has appointed c committee for the distribution of posters and handbills in the first educational move to the public towards tradlc accident pre- vention. A meeting of the commit tee will be held tomorrow at The Fl. ton. and those appointed are; Ar- thur Wholley, manager of the John Handbook Life Insurance O., Har- old Taber, manager of the Prudent ial Life Insurance O., and William Laydon, manager of the Metropoli- tan Life Insurance Go.
 Over 5000 posters and handbills will be ready next week by various life insurance and casualty com panies for distribution. The posters and handbills will be distributed to gas stations, city stores, elevators, public buildings and oftlces.
 The police department and many interested people are aiding in the drive to cut down traftic accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Fire MorshoI Gives ToIks
 Addresses Various
 Civic Clubs

Fire prevention activities are be- ing carried out day and night this week by Fire Marshal Lahey, and the members of his stan, Capt Legge, and Privates Jeremiah Grlf- fin and Thomas E. McGrath, all in conjunction with the language and intent and purpose of the proclama. ton as issued by Mayor John g. MOnagan.
 Tuesday. the marshal addressed the members of the Rotary Club ct the Elton. First he outlined briefly just how the week was set aside in 1911, and carried on from year to year since. Then he gave a short summary of the Waterbury fire de- partment, paid high tribute to the personnel, invited the members to the various stations so that they might look around, and become personally acquainted with some oi the members. "You will find a true and good lot of decent and honor able citizens" declared Marshal Lahey. Men have been proud to mingle and associate with for . great many years. 0OhIe oA uS .AA0J sit under the old Apple tree dur ing the summer season, but when- ever trouble occurs and firemen are needed in the interest of public welfare, especially in the cold por- ton of the year, golly, how these men respond"
 The marshal also addressed the Kiwanis club this noon at The El- ton, will address the. Lions club Thursday, and will speak over WATR at 5:46 p. m. on Friday.
 Tuesday the marshal and his stan were at the Crosby high school during the morning; in the after noon, Pvt. Griffin spoke before the students of the Hopevil' rhool. while Pvt. McGrath ad 'l the students of the Tinker
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
SunForno Presents Big Progrum In First Of Series
 Beethoven's "AppossiOnoto" 0nd Chopin
 Pieces HiehIight BriIIiont Performance

Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and
 Liszt were an agreeable choice for the vast talents of Jesus Maria
 Sanroma, pianist, who was the
 artist last night in the opening concert of the Fine Arts Series sponsored by the Mattatuck Mus teal Art society. The concert was at the Waterbury Women'S club, Central avenue. A capacity audi ence received the artist with en- thusiasm, pleased with his chosen selections and the manner of exe- cution
 Sanroma, @ Puerto Rlcsn by birth, left his native land at an early age and devoted himself to study in New England. He possesses a great talent for dramatic effect. His piano and running passages are beauti- fully etched, and he reaches great climaxes in the bravura phrases.
 Starting with Bach's Concerto in the Italian style, Sanroma play ed with precision, the nelodic de- sign followed carefully in the three movements, Allegro, Andante and Presto. His performance of Bach left very little to be desired.
 There was nothing unimportant on the artists large program from start to finish, all demanding a prodigious technique. His artistry came to the front in the Sonata in F Minor, Opus 57 (Appassionata), one of the great favorites of piano music lovers, and he gave this an effective reading, the sweep ing tones of the first movement, Allegro assai, followed by the An dante con moto and Allegro ma non troopo, done with assurance and facility. A tremendous left hand power was here noted as 1t was later in the large Chopin and Liszt pieces.
 Sanroma's Chopin playing was devoted to four pieces that were a delight to every pianist present, Ballade in G Minor, Impromptu in F-Sharp Major, Valse in E Minor and polonaise in A-F1at Major. It was @ pleasure to hear his playing of the Impromptu. Tre- mendous applause sounded the ap- preciation for an excellent Chopin performance.
 "Cantique" by Liszt was not a familiar piece to many. It was characterized by the usual Liszt brilliance, fine harmony and lovely melody, the chord progressiohs pro- viding passages that were of ornate design. The Cantique was melodioCs and arresting in its development.
 Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 9 was a successful climax, San. ronla's forceful and vigorous play ing of the familiar florid passages almost over-emphasized. An ade. quate technique gave character and purpose to his playing. His piano and pianissimo paSsagea, the sing. ing quality of his tones, were ape pealing.
 He played one long encore which was almost in violent contrast to the general content of the printed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
GI's Fortune StoryNot FunnytoWifie
 Pfc Claims He
 Hos Inherited
 STA Million

Springfield, Mo, Oct 1O-(UP)- Pfc. Harold Ray Phillips, who care- fully planted story of inheritins some money and watched 1t grow to $74,00O,000, today had lot of explaining to do for Mrs. Harold Ray Phillips.
 A lot of people believed his story of coming home from the mud of Europe to the $74, GOO, 600 0css taxes) left him by a rich uncle who died and had no further use for 1t. Then a United Press Correspondent reacher Mrs. Phillips, an ex.WAC, who's waiting out on RED IT for Phillips to get home.
 He hasn't even got an urcle,' T she said.
 He sent her a telegram yesterday that he had reached Camp Kilmer N. J. But he didn't say anything about any inheritance.
 Arrives
 Phillips arrived in New York yes- terday with the 70th Infantry 'Trail- blazer division aboard the Queen Elizabeth. On the way home the di- visional newspaper printed a story about soldier who had been left lot of big U. s. treasury notes and other gaudy collateral by his rich uncle. "He doesn't want us to use his name, lest some one try to talk him into big crap game" the newspaper said.
 Magazine correspondent Quentin Reynolds said the soldier was Pfc, Phillips. "Ee told me that he has 18,000,00U in the bank coming to him, and he owns the American Transport Corporation, besides his uncle's home on Long Island and one in Florida and four motor cars And I got the impression that he was going to White Plains"
 Reporters made a quick check ot White Plains, N. r.. and Westchest- CT County. No one here had been so rash as to die leaving that much cash unspent.
 Brig. Gen. Thomas w. Herren ranking ofi1cer with the roth, step- ped forward to confirm Reynolds story.
 Too Many Offers
 Ut might be-" Herren said, that in referring to the inheritance some- one put in a cipher too many. But the fortunate soldier was aboard all right, and I talked to him."
 At Camp Kilmer Phillips declined to be interviewed, but at the insist ance of Army Public Relations of- ficerS issued a statement:
 T inherited between $74,0O0, ,0OC and $75, 1000, 900 left to me in cash property and investments by my late uncle, August, A. Smith. He was my fathers brother and he died in Chi- cago Ill. in December 194l."
 Chicago probate records showed no such estate. Several Augustus A. Smiths were found but none had died or had $74,000, 900 or @ nephew named Phillips, nor expected any of the three in the near future.
 "It sounds like gag to me-" Mrs Phillips said, And 1t aint funny at this hour of the night"
 The more she thought about It. the more she wanted Pfc Phillips tc explain Q thing or two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Baptist ConDention To Open October I7 Waterbury to Be We'll Represented at Bridgeport Farley; Mems League to
 Hear George He'll Mondoy

The First Baptist church of tnis city will be well represented at the Connecticut Baptist Convention in Bridgeport, Ocotber IT, IS and l9, it was announced this morning by Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor.
 The First Baptist Mems League will hold an open meeting next Monday evening at 8 o'clock with George Hall of the New York office of the Bristol company speaking on Winter in Moscow. He Is one of the engineers who went to Russia for special work duirng the war Perry A. Borden is chairman of Mondays meeting; assisted by Eben G. Terry, Peter Zdanowicz, Charles E. Andrews Harrison M. Worth and Percival E. Dixon.
 The Junior Choir will hold re- hearsal at the church Thursday, Oc- tober II, D. m. All young people of Junior and Intermediate ages who intend to be in the choir this year should be present. Mrs. Donald E. Brown, director.
 The Overlook Group will hold a rummage sale at the church on Oc- tober 19. If you have articles to do- nate, call 4-6520.
 The Buffet Fellowship hour on Sunday evenings will be resumed October IA at o'clock. Both adults and young people are invited.
 Sunday, October 14, the ICs will meet at the church at p. m. for recreation in the gymnasium. The program meeting the same day will be at p. m. Parts in the dramatic service will be assigned. Those de- siring to be included must be pres ent. Otherwise, it will be assumed that they do not want to participate.
 At the meeting at the home of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Bloodgood last Sum- day. the following officers were elected by the rCs: President, Nancy Lawson; vice-president, Joan Al- ling;; Secretary-treasurer, Leona Manton; chairman, social commit tee, Paul Blanchard. These persons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Father JoFn  Hall Prefect
 College DoFnitoFy
 Reopened Recently
 To CiviIion Pupils

Providence. R. l., Oct. 10.-The Rev. Charles S. Jorn, o. F.. pro- lessor of mathematics at Providence College since l94S, has been ap- pointed perfect of Aquinas Hall. the Very Rev. pr. Frederick O.. Foley, O. F., president of Providence Col- lege announced today. Aquinas Hall. student dormitory, was reopeI1ed recently to civilian students for the first time after being turned over to an Army unit in 1943.
 Father Jorr, who succeeds the Rev. Charles V. Fennell, O. F., pro- lessor of English, is an alun1nus of the College, having received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1882. During his undergraduate days he was Q varsity football player. serv- ing as right end. He taught mathe- matics and surveying at the College as a layman for a year succeeding his graduation.
 Born in New York city, October 24, 1908, Father Jorn graduated from Evander Childs High school there, from Providence College in 1882, and received his Master of Science de- gree from the Catholic University of America in l942. He entered the Dominican Order in 1883, was pro- fessed at St. Rose Priory. Spring. field, Ky, in 1894, and ordained Q priest in Washington in 1040.
 Father Foley also announced the appointment to the faculty, in the department of engineering drawing. of the Rev. Thomas H. Kaufman. o. P. Father Kaufman's appoint ment as assistant perfect of Aquines Hall was also announced. Born in Baltimore, Md, June 2, 1913, Father Kaufman graduated from Gon2aga high school, Washington, D. O.. at- tended Providence College in 1oS2- 1888, and received his A. B. from St. Thomas Aquinas college, River For est, H., in 1887. He has also at- tended the Rhode Island School of eDsign. Stationed at St. Plus Pri- ory, Providence. since l94l, Father Kaufman taught at Providence Col- lege under the Army Specialized Training Program and taught last year at Mount St. Charles Academy, Woonsocket, R. I. He was professed in the order of Preachers in 1884 and ordained a priest in 194o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Young COP Plan Compoion keetinu

The Young Mems Republican club will meet at the Y. M. 0. A. tomorrow night at o'clock to plan for Q rally for Raymond A. Snyder, the Republican mayoralty candi. date, and the remainder of the COP ticket.
 MT. Snyder is a member of the club. The group will back the Re- publican slate to the fullest extent, Pres. Samuel Cervero stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Anderson On Board Again

At the first fall meeting yesterday of the Board of Directors, of the Lincoln House Association, Ernest A. Anderson. Jr., 24 Cables avenue. discharged veteran, who returned last month after serving overseas in England and France, was renamed director of the association. He had served as a director until l04S when he ent red the Army.
 He will fill the unexpired term of the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Val" damhriTll. Mrs. Woodward Thomson has been appointed delegate to represent the directors at the Con- necticut Conference of Social Work in Hartford, Nov. 2.
 Financial and social works reports were read and two members of the staff were introduced to the board, Miss Ann Godfrey. senior case work CT and Miss Ruth Metz case work aide.
 Presiding at the meeting was Alexander Campbell Jr., president and Miss Jean Meserve, executive secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
CI0 Delegates In Woshinqton

Five local union representatives were in Washington today to confer with New England congressman on postwar labor legislation. The dele- gates are: John Driscoll, state CIO secretary; Renato Ricciuti, presi- dent of the Greater Waterbury h. dustrial Union Council; George Cunningham, Armand Fiorelli, and Frederick Saginaro.
 Union delegates from all of New England were scheduled to partt- cipate in a mass meeting today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10

program, and though expertly given, was not in particular har- mony with the rest of the pro- gram This was the popular fa- Yorite Rhapsody in Blue" by Gershwin.
 The next concert in the series which began its twelfth season last night will feature Miss Nan Merri- man, mez2o soprano, Tuesday eve- ming, Nov. 13. NM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Decree AwoU IIm Th0mnson Suit

superior Court Judge Charles J. Mclaughlin handed down Q divorce il,drment today for Mrs. Mildred Parker Thompson in her actlon aeainst Alexander Thompson. The decree was awarded on the ground of intoleralble cruelty. The couple married March {, 1889.
 A hearing in the action. which was contested, was conducted last Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10

will constitute the program commit tee.
 The Young Adult Glass meets on Sundays at 11:40 a. m. A meeting is called for Sunday evening, Oc.. tober l4, 6 D. m, of those interested in all phases of Young Adult work in the church for conference ana planning. Everyone is invited to pc
 present and to bring ideas.
 The Judson Fellowship meet Sun- day, October IA, 6 p. n1., at Cne church. Members will sit together at the buffet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Red Cross Choirmon To Meet Tomorrow

Mrs. Herman Rooster, coordinator of branches for the Waterbury Chapter, American Red Gross, an- nounces that there will be Q meet ing with the Home Nursing Branch chaiImen on Thursday. Oct. II, at 2 D. m. in the Chapter House, i66 Grove street.
 The speakers will be Mrs. Albert W. Hummel, chairman of the sub- committee for contracting branches in regard to home nursing activi" ties and Miss Florence Anderson, home nursing director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
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Shirley Lyons BFeuks Ankle Playing BaII
 Thomoston Avenue
 Youngster to Be
 loid Up 4 Weeks

Waterville, Oct. 10--Shirley Ly- ons, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Ray nlond Lyons of 14l8 Thomaston Ave, fell in the Sprague School gym Monday evening while playing dodge-ball at meeting of the Girls Club and broke bone in her ankle. She has the break in a cast and will be laid up at home for about four weeks.
 Sgt. Norman Dubay, son of Mir. and Mrs. William Dubay of 55 Downes St., spent two days at the home of his parents before return ing to Fort Devens, Mass. Norman was with the 5th Armored in Europe.
 SiSgt. William Taylor, who was In the c. B. l. theater as radio oper- ator with the Second Command Group of the troop carrier service there, has been discharged at El- llngton Field. Texas. Bill is the son of MT. and Mrs. Herbert Taylor of Clematis Ave, former residents of Suffolk St.
 Mrs. Gertrude Weingart of Thcmaston Ave, and Miss Nora Williams of Downes St., left Satur- day by plane for stay in Wash- ington, D. c. They will spend a few days in New York City enroute home.
 : MT. and Mrs. Joseph Crafa of Terrace Ave, are parents of a daughter born Oct. 8, at the Water bury Hospital. Mrs. Crafa Is the former Rose Christopher. < MT. and Mrs. Theodore Knapp of 1. Reynolds Bridge, former residents \ of Sprague St., are parents of a son . born oct. 2 at Waterbury Hospital. [ Mrs. Knapp is the former Marion !. Winters.
 . Rosemary Farrell, daughter of Mir l. and Mrs. Sylvester Farrell of Wheel CT St., was honored at a birthday party given at her home recently. sThe decorations were in Halloween tcolors and prizes were awarded to Roseann Montambault and Mary l. GlIhespy. Those attending were: Z cynthia Burnett, Nancy Jones, { Roseann Montambault, Eileen Far rell. Rosemary Farrell, Dorothy Ro- land, Carol Froeleich, Lois Froelich, Nancy Springer, Mary Gilhespy, Patrick Williams, Thomas Myers. Thomas Phelan, David Slavin and Charles Farrell.
 AThe Swedish Weaving Club met last evening at the home of Mrs. Ralph Benson on Patterson Court. Those attending were: Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. Bertha Platt, Mrs. J. M. F. Johnson, Mrs. Harry LattiMer and Mrs. John w. Platt, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Halloween Party Rainn ArHnndAd

Mrs. Richard Blair, leader or Girl Scout Troop S6, and members of the Aroop will aid the slocum Parent-Teachers association in ar. ranging Q Halloween party for Slocum school children Oct. 3l, ac- cording to plans made ct . meet ing of the PTA last night. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10
Ne1vs Of Connecticut

COLONEL NAMED PRINCIPAL
 Middletown, Conn. Oct. 10-(UP) It. Col. Arthur V. Watson on leave of absence from Middletown high school faculty since February, 194l, when he was inducted into service with the 43rd Division, today was named principal of the high school by the Board of Education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10

party will be held at the Warner Gardens Community House.
 The organization also made pre- lininary plans for awarding of g special prize next month, in con. nection with a fund.raising project. Mrs. Benjamin Goldman presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10

Mexico City is trying to stop pickpoclset activities at bull fights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10

All food now being distributed In Manila is from America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10

AThe Swedish Weaving Club met laSk evening at the home of Mrs Ralph Benson on Patterson Court Taose attending were: Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. Bertha Platt, Mrs. j. If, E. Johnson, Mrs. Harry LattiMer and Mrs. John w. Platt. Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-10

Sgt. Norman Dubay, son of Mir. and Mrs. William Dubay of 55 Downes St., spent two days at the home of his parents before return ing to Fort Devens, Mass. Norman was with the 5th Armored in Europe,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
Boys Work Dept.
At Y Announces
Program Plans

The Mothers club Of the Boys
department OF the YMCA met FRI
day with eight mothers present A
major issue discussed was the dec
Grating OF the Conference Room for
boys
More than 200 boys have regis
tered for clubs in the department,
indicative OF constructive work
beng done by the group worker,
Mrs. l.. B Norman.
March 25, l945 at 1880 m. has
been set aside for a fellowship
breakfast at the ~" for members
OF the Boys department. This prom
Uses 10 be grand affair. There
will be a short Palm Sunday SER
mon and a real healthy breakfast
Parents may accompany their sons.
The Y" Teeners are dong a
swell JOE in their club work. The
second social was given Saturday
night. when dancing games, snack
bar, ping pong. etc. were provided.
The next affair Will be given FRI
day evening, March ?, from 8 10
1870 pm. If you are in nigh
school and not over 20 years of
age, you are welcome to this group.
A serial picture is being shown
at the ~" every Saturday for IL
weeks The Black Ghost RidesD .
Don't miss a chapter. Tim e
lis pm.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
NAACP Awaits
Hate Circular
Probe By Police

Wilbur F. Held. prosecuting al
,orney OF Macomb County, advised
the NAACP this week that the
circular sent through the mails
about Blossom Heath, has been re-
ferred 10 the Chief Of Police OF
ST Clair Shores for investigation.
In a letter TO Gloster B.Gurrent,
executive secretary Detroit Branch
NAACP, Held declared that mas
much as have no invest gs'ors
attached to my office am. for
warding a copy OF your letter. to-
Re;her with a copy OF the notice,
whrch- YOU enclosed in Nous letter
TO Harvey Champne, Chief OF Po-
Ice. est. Clair Shores. requesting
MIN 20 make an investigation and
report 10 me concerning tn S
matter"
Held promised complete coop
GRAFTON.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
Human Relations
Council Holds
Annual Confabs

The eighth annual meeting Of
the West Side Human Relations
Council was held last Friday at
the Great Metropolitan Club House
at 1890 West Grand boulevard.
Fifty-two people. including sew
eral school principals and the rep
resentatives OF community clubs,
attended the dinner. Turner Ross.
publicity chairman OF the District
Council, acted as master OF cere-
monies.
EDWARD CONNER, chairman
OF the Citizens Housing and Plan
ming Council, was the main speak
er at the meeting held at st.
Stephens church by the Human
Relations Council on the Sunday
following the dinner. Better hous-
ing was discussed.
Mrs. Gertrude Henderson, vice
president OF the District Council,
spoke briefly. The purpose OF the
meeting was 10 stimulate interest
in the council among people in
surrounding neighborhoods.
THE COUNCIL meets on the
second Monday OF each month at
Lothrop Library, All persons re-
siding in the area bounded by
Warren avenue on the south; w.
Grand boulevard on the north;
LaWton. on the east. and EpWorth,
on the west, are asked 10 attend.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03

lived in, order TO better the con-
ditions OF the rural South.
CARVER always was ahead OF
his time" Curtis said, rand re-
ceived a great deal OF criticism
because many believed that ms
work was not sound Curtis sald
further that il was not until 1881
that Carver received the recogni-
ZION OF scientists in America and
IN the world at large.
Carver's work was dedicated
10 showing the people how to
produce things they did not h~Te
from things that they did have
Curtis said. The many products
which he derived from the pea
nut and from cotton were for
the purpose OF illustrating this
point.
George w. Carver is an example
OF what a man can do II ne rises
above the limitations OF his sur
roundings,' Curtis said.
MISS MADELYN CLAYTON.
president OF The West Virginia
State club. who presided at the
meeting announced the new schoi-
arship plan OF the club which Will
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03

Keepin' 'cm flying calls for tons OF
synthetic stretch" Industrial soap
from refined used kitchen Fat is one
vital material that goes into synthet-
lie ruhber
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
Kenneth Spencer
Prominent Basso
In Concert Here

Kenneth Spencer, prominent
basSo, sang TO a large and enthu-
Siastic audience at Masonic Audi
orium last Sunday.
In a concert sponsored by Miss
Nellie Watts, Mr.. Spencer pre-
ented n program including compo-
sitfons by Handel, DebuSsy and
Beethoven. or Man River"
proved 10 be one OF the highlights
If the evening.
MIR. SPENCER who returned re-
Gently from an overseas tour with
the USO. skyrocketed 10 fame
after playing the part Of Gabriel
in the picture Cabin IN the Sky"
He scored a Well-remembered sue
cess i'm Detroit last year when he
appeared in the Civic Light Operas
presentation OF Show Boat"
The young basso possesses a
flexible voice Of tremendous range.
His deep. resonant tones charmed
each member OF his audience.