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Evening star., 1945-05-27

College and now Is an employe in
the Department Of Agriculture.
Mr.. McAnear attended the Col
lege of the Ozarks and in Septem-
ber will receive his degree In polit-
ical science from the Columbian
College Of George Washington Uni
versity. He has been an employe
Of the Department Of Justice since
1912.
The wedding will take place in
September.
Announcement is made by the
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. John Fielding Cri-
gler of Charlotte, N. c., of the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Eleanor Fielding Crigler of this
city, to 1t. Albert Robert Aldinger,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Friedrich
Aldinger of Oakland, Calf.
Miss Crigler was graduated from
Goucher College and the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin, and 1t. Aldinger
is a graduate of the Armstrong
College of Business Administration
and has done special work at the
University of California. He is at
present attached to the staff OF the
director of personnel in Washington.
A wedding In the near future is
being arranged for Miss Joyce
Walker and Mr.. James B. Caine OF
Evening star., 1945-05-27

Haas, have Joined Mrs. Haas at
Miami Beach.
Mrs. Elias Gelman is visiting in
California.
Mrs. Maurice Mazer has gone to
Burlington, VT, for visit.
Mrs. Nathan Kahn is visiting her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Kornicker, in New York.
Evening star., 1945-05-27

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Evening star., 1945-05-27

MISS CAROL McNEIR cox,
Who 10ill be graduated June
4 from Sweet BriGr College.
She is the daughter OF the late
United States District Judge
Joseph w. Cor and Mrs. Cor,
,Dho aDith her daughter resides
at the Kennedy-Wdrren.
Evening star., 1945-05-27

Delaware City, whose engagement is
announced by Miss Walkers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest T. Walker of
Takoma Park.
Miss Walker is attending Wash
ington College in Chestertown, Md,
where Mr.. Caine also is q student.
Evening star., 1945-05-27

Out of TOWn
Mr.. and Mrs. William Levy and
Mrs. Levy's brother, Mr.. Sidney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Chds. B. GioieHi Mural Artist Dies

GIOIELLI - Charles B. Gioielli, GA, 55 Main street, East Hartford, died yesterday after a brief illness. He was well-known as an artists. and one of his best known murals is on exhibition at St. Johns Ro- man Catholic Church in Middle town. He was a resident of East Hartford since 125 and erected a business block there.
 MT. Gioielli is survived by his wife Mrs. Philomena Farr Gioielli; two daughters, Mrs Robert FitzGibbons of East Hartford and Mrs. John Mo- Master of Glastonbury; five sons, Frank and Jerry Gioielli, Cpl An thony Gioielli, ATC, enroute home, Pfc. Joseph Gioielli, in the AAF, now home on furlough, and Navy M. M 2/c Harry Gioielli, now home on leave; a brother, Edmund Gioielli in Middletown; three sisters, Mrs. So- Tito in Italy, and Mrs. T. Solito and Mrs. John DeMeo, both of Middle town, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday from his home at 8:15 a. m. with solemn requiem Mass at St. Mary's church, East Hartford, at 9. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
1,5OO Purple Heart Veterans on List
 American Legion 10 Remember All Hospiazed
 Servicemen on Christmas Day

The citizens of Connecticut are being given another opportunity this year to Give A Gift To A Tank Who Gave. aLst year 10000 gifts were distributed to HOO hospitalized veterans, occupants Of l7 Connec- ticut veteran hospitals and institu- tions, such as Avon Old Farms Home for the Blind, Veteran Hos pitals at Newington and Rocky Hill and State Mental Hospitals. This year the committee will need gifts for 1900 members of the Purple Heart circuit to assure that every veteran in a hospital will be re- membere5 on Christmas Day. The American Legion and it's Auxiliary are acting as agents in the distribu- ton of these gifts in cooperation with Eddie Cantor and the retail department and drug stores of Con- necticut.
 In every town in Connecticut, where there is an American Legion Post. sub-stations are being set up where a generous Connecticut Pub lie may leave their gifts with com plete assurance that they will be distributed to a sick veteran on Christmas Day.
 Heads of hospitals have stressed the fact that books, playing cards, neckwear, pajamas, shaving mater ials, cigarettes, candy, fruit cakes, etc, are desirable and wanted gifts. Particularly they ask that razor blades and other sharp instruments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

be left out of all boxes. The cooper ation Of the public in marking what the gift is on the outside Of the package would save the committee considerable trouble in unpacking and wrapping gifts.
 The campaign will start on De- cember l7th and run through De- cembcr 22nd. Immediate and en- thusiastic support is confidently ex- pected. Donors who prefer to give money. may make checks payable to the Gifts for a Tank Who Gave Fund" and mail to Arthur J. Con- nell, 330 Main street, Middletown Connecticut. Suitable gifts will be purchased with the money and a card bearing the donors name will be sent with each gift.
 The campaign, part of nation wide plan, is being directed by Ar thur J. Connell of Middletown, Past National Vice Commander of The American Legion and Mrs. Marion O'Connor, Past President of The American Legion Auxiliary of Con- necticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Copt. GoIIont Takes Churqe Of Recruitinq
 ToFFIRgion Added
 To Waterbury Area

Captain Francis x. Gallant. for several months second in command of the Army Recruiting offoe Cse) in she OFieye. Bisset & Holland CO Building North Main street, was today placed in full command foi- lowing a reshnffiing Of Army PeF- sonnel in several Of the states Re- eruiting offices.
 It was also revealed that the Wa tefbury Area now includes Torring- ton and it's surrounding towns Two other towns, Naugatuok and Beacon Falls. both previously in the New Haven Area, are now also under Captain oallant's supervision in the Waterbury Area.
 The youthful Bridgeport officer, upon assuming his new duties, said that the campaign for re-enlist- mentg Is slowing down somewhat due 10 the holiday season. but be slmillngly voiced a prediction that things will show a decided upsweep after the first Of the new year"
 Captain Gallant reminded those veterans who desire 10 re-enlist to do SO within twenty days after they are discharged. With an enlistment of this kind, he said, the veteran receives a bonus of $50 for each year of active duty. 90 days ful- tough with full Army pay and traveling expenses. for each year of active duty; and a veteran will be reinstated at the rank he held at the time Of his discharge.
 The captain said that there is no limit to the bonus, but there is a 90-day limit affixed to the fur tough period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
SholU and Dance Held By Community Club

The North End Community Club sponsored the sixth weekly dance at the North End Y and more than 250 attended the affair. The high light of the evening was an anna teur show.
 Featured in the show was Bar bara Fleury who won much ap- plause in her rhumba dance. Other entertainers were Betty Schifillitti and Angie Bruno, songs; Mike Pe- troia, songs and dances. Arrange ments for the show were made by Marie Cavallo, Joan Delaney, and Ann Marie Sanzone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
ScOUiU Co. Presents Squad Cars to City
 Formerly Used by Company in Police Protection
 Work; Mayor Voices Thanks

Two Ford squad cars, gifts to the city from the ScoYill Manufacturing Co, equipped with two-way radios. were accepted with thanks today by Mayor John s. Monagan.
 The cars. used by Scovills during the war, are no longer needed for plant protection since the Federal regulation requiring stringent pro- lection against sabotage had been lifted following the war.
 Superintendent of Police William J. Roach said that the gift was more than welcome" He said that the cars would be used by the Detec- tive Bureau.
 J. B. Griffin, Scovill Transporta- tion Head, who turned over the car keys to the Police Department Dec. Il, said that the cars had served their purpose well during the war and now that they are no longer needed it is only right that they be put into service where they will full fill a pressing need.
 Joseph Guilfoile, a Waterbury su- pernumerary policeman, drove one of the patrol cars for Scovills dur ing the war, it was revealed. The Waterbury policeman was paid by the city and the Scovill Company reimbursed the city for the mans salary.
 The cars, said company spokes- man, kept their radios tuned in on the Waterbury Police Departments frequency at all times while they were in Company service. They were ready at any time to contact local police in case of any kind of an en- mergency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Office Equipment Damage By Fire

Bremen from Engine Companies and 10, Truck Company and the Booster Company from Head quarters responded yesterday after noon at 1:16 to a fire at the offices of William Fitzpatrick, 1860 East Main Street.
 No cause or damage estimate was given for the blaze which destroyed several pieces of office furniture, Marshal Dennis J. Lahey said.
 An incinerator fire in the rear of 429 South Main Street, was ex- tinguished by firemen late last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Board of Education Holds Dinner Monday

Waterbury's Board of Education and newly-elected members will at- tend a dinner Monday night at 6 o'clock at the Wilby High School cafeteria, preceding the regular semi-monthly meeting at 7:30 at the school library.
 The new commissioners will be guests of the board, in accordance with the usual custom of inviting incoming members to attend one Of the final meetings of the old board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Grocery Manager Battles Robbers

Pawtucket, R. l., Dec. 15--CUP)- Louis J. Poirier of Plainville, Mass, a chain grocery store manager, was recovering at 8 hospital today with a leg wound sustained when he was shot by one of three robbers who kidnapped him and tried to make him open the store safe.
 E1 Route home last night, Poir- fer was forced to pull his automo- bile to the roadside as the trio forced him into a ditch. Ordered at pistol point to accompany them to the store here, Poirier attempted to battle one man who was guarding him while the others worked at the safe. During the struggle Poirier sustained bullet would in the f1eshy part of his leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Tri-Hi-Y Christmas Program Planned

Monday evening the Christmas program sponsored by the Tri-Hi-Y Clubs for all members of the Y, will be held in the boys department of the Central YMCA. Rev. Jahmes F Woods of SS. Peter and Paul Church will be the speaker.
 And Who Is My Neighbor," a movie based on the story of the Good Samaritan, will be shown. Christmas carols will be sung by the girls and boys groups. Willard B. Carr is in charge of the ar- rangement committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
War Finance Office Closing December .31

James E. Moran, chairman of the War Finance committee, announced yesterday the Waterbury War Fi- nance office, opened in 1942, will close Dec. 31, the closing date for payroll deductions pledged during the Victory Loan drive. The office Is presently located at 48 Leaven- worth street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Marshal Lohey Retires Today

Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey re- tires at midnight after nearly 30 years faithful service to the Wa terbury public. He will be succeed ed by Capt. Eugene Legge, who for many years has served the depart ment in the capacity of deputy fire marshal.
 Today, however. "is just another day" to the genial retiring marshal. He was on the job at an early hour this morning, as is his usual custom, and worked throughout the entire day.
 Marshal Lahey. a native of Wa terbury, joined the Fire Depart ment as a private in 1916. In 1892 he was appointed to his present position of marshal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Christ Episcopal

Sunday, December 16, 3rd Sunday in Advent; Holy Communion at 8 a. m., no session of the Church school Family service at Il a. m.; This service will be of special in- terest since there will be public bap- tism of infants.
 Children are expected to attend the service with their parents. as there Is no session of the Church School. Children whose parents can not be present may sit with their teachers or friends. The custom has started for adults who have no chill dren of their own to bring boys and girls who might otherwise not come.
 At 5:15 D. m, Taft School students will hold their annual Christmas carol service.
 Friday-St. Thomas Day, there will be Holy Communion at Il a. m. St. Thomas Day will mark the 10th anniversary of the ordination of the rector, Rev. Dr. Thomas s. Cline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Foreclosure Lien Judgment Sought

Foreclosure of a judgment lien on Prospect property is sought in all action filed in common pleas court today by the Colonial Trust Co.,, of Waterbury against Daniel J. and Agnes J. OLeary of Prospect.
 The bank obtained judgment of $2,0027,03 against the defendants Nov. 20 in the court on a promis- sory note action, and was allowed $50 for an attorneys fee and $81.O5 in costs. The judgment lien was filed Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
William B. Henry
 Resigns as Teacher

William Burton Henry of Stough- ton, Mass, former Waterburian has retired as teacher at the Boston Technical Hngh School, after serv- ing for more than 35 years. His wife is the former Rubie Ineson of Waterbury.
 Mir. Henry worked at one time @ toolmaker and diemaker for the Dakville Pin Co.,, the A. F. Ineson Co, and the Waterbury Mfg. Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Refunds Made By Landlord

A cash settlement of $1 POT for violation of OPA rent ceiling rules has been made by Dr. William M Good, 219 Columbia Boulevard, Wa terbury, it was announced Thurs day by the State OPA Office.
 Refunds totaling $1,108 were made by Dr. Good to tenants he had overcharged and $99 was sent to the United States Treasury, OPA said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Methodist Church

Sunday. The Church School will meet at 10 a. m. Morning service at Il a. m. "The Will of God" will be the subject of the sermon by Rev. Fred Wilcock. The Nursery will be conducted during the ser- vice hour for children of parents attending the service.
 At 7:30 p. m., the choir will present the cantata Bethlehem. z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Area Man E[eUoted

New York, Dec. IS. (UP)-George Willard Smith president of the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston, today was elected president of the Life In- surance Association of America. He succeeded James A. Fulton. presi- dent of the Home Life Insurance Company of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Police Investigate
 Theft of Chickens

It. William Foley is Investigating the alleged theft of several chickens from the hen house of Vincent Pag- liarulo, 102 Lamont street.
 Pagliarulo said that the .thefts of the chickens has been going on for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Christmas CotiIlion

Several Watertown persons att tended the Christmas Cotillion for pupils of Miss Lesley Hyndes pupils of Mrs. Lesley Hundes bury Women's Club Friday even- ing.
 Members of the class from Wa tertown include: Polyann Atwood. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clifford J. Atwood of Scott Avenue: Susan Coon, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Coon of Hillcrest Avenue; Sylvia Barlow, daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. E. J. Barlow of Ldtchfield Road; Polly Peck. daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Peck of North Street; Ruth and Royal Meyers, children of Dr. and Mx6 Royal Meyers Of Main Street: and Michael Gallulo. son Of hEr. Aild Mrs. Michael 0allul0 ~ Pinx Stfeas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Church News St. JOhn'S Church

Monday-At a. m, there will be a second anniversary requiem high Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. William Dillon. At ' p. m., the c. Y. O. will meet in the church for instruction, and will hold the bus mess and social meeting later at the Community building.
 Wednesday-At 7 a. m., there will be memorial requiem high Mass for the repose of the soul of Joseph Pichetti.
 Saturday-At a. m, there will be 8 second anniversary requiem high Mass for the repose of the soul of Isaac Boucher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Jeonne Skiff Arrives Home ForHoIidovs
 North Street Resident
 Student at Design
 School in R. |.

Mlooltbury, Dee. l5-Mla Jeanne Skia. student at thc Rhodc lnand Schcl ei Design has nruycd to spend ihc Chr imaG holiday with her parent. Mr and Mrs. Melville skin oi North street
 Rev. William McCanoe. pastor of the M.ddle bury ConFrcgal1nal Church, has been chosen president of the Yale Club of HanEatuek Valley.
 The marriage of Miss Aida Bloodgo0d, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alorzo Bloodeood. of Middle bury. and Chaplain cadc, William Wolfe. '. S.. N R. fon of Mir. and Mrs. Harry C. Wolfe, Verona. Pa. took place yesterday afternoon al 5.20 ai the Chapel of Yale Divinity School in New Haven. Rev. Day.d Gaincr. pastor of the First Baptist Church. Waterbury. performed the ceremony. Mir. ard Mrs. Wolfe are both divinity students and will re- side at 8 Trumbull street. New Haven, after their wedding trip.
 Miss Helen Pesente. daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Pesente. of Steinman avenue and Laurence Atchison. son Of Mrs. Marion Atchi- TOT Of Colonial avenue, will be married at 4:30 this afternoon at the Congregational Church. Rev. William H McCance will oficiate at the ceremony.
 Schools Close Friday
 Middlebury public schools will close for the Christmas holidays next Friday and will reopen Jan uary ?.
 Mrs. David Ford of Middlebury Terrace and Mrs. William Wilson, of Glenwood avenue, who were both injured in Waterbury, Wednesday evening, by car with defective brakes, are reported in fair condi- ton at Waterbury Hospital.
 Arthur Baldwin of Straits Turn pike is patient at Waterbury Hos pital where he is i'll with pneu- monia.
 Richard Hornbecker, son of, MT. and Mrs. John Hornbecker, of Hill crest and John Freeman, son of MT. and Mrs. John Freeman, of Porter Hill, will take part in the 10th annual Christmas musical of Taft school which will be held at 5:15 tomorrow afternoon in Christ Church on the Green in Water town.
 MT. and Mrs. William DetlefSen. of Millville avenue, announce the birth of a son. last Wednesday, at St, Mary's Hospital, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Curley's Attorneys Contest Evidence

Washington. Dec & IS - CUP At torneys for Rep. James M. Curley, O., Mass0, mayor-elect of Boston who is being tried here on mail fraud charges, prepared to contest today the governments offer of 1941 court proceedings in Boston as evil dence against him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
CHESHIRE Correspondent: Hubert kigney. Cheshire: Phone 334
Democrats
 inougurote New Project
Town Committee Planning Young
 Peoples Program

Cheshire, Dec. 15-Thursday the Democratic Town Committee met at the Town Hall and discussed plans for the establishment of recreation. al facilities for the young people of Cheshire. Plans will be announced in few days.
 John P. Drew presided at the ses- sion. Mrs. Dorothy LaSsen of Boul. der Pike, was named vice-chairman of the committee.
 Tuesday at Grange Hall, Crescent Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. collected Christmas, gifts for the Masonic Home in Wallingford. A class of candidates received the dee gree of the order.
 Pfc. Albert Tickle has returned to Camp Upton, L. T., after spend~ ing a furlough with his mothers Mrs. Arthur Hickie of Foote street.
 Talmadge Home
 It. Daniel Talmadge has been visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. W. Franklin Talmadge of Highland avenue. He is stationed at Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.
 The cook book Recipes of Ol0 Cheshire" prepared by the WomenS Club has been received. This is the third edition. The recipes include those in other editions plus new ones supplied by members.
 The books are neatly arranged and bound and contain 50 addition. al recipes since the second issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Hospital
 Bulletins

St. Mary's Hospital Emergency medicos yesterday removed a fish bone from the throat Of Louis Orlando, 32. Of 8l Rosemount avenue, after the bone became lodged in the mans throat while he vas eating lunch at noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
Congregational

Sunday. The Young People sand Junior departments of the Church school will meet at 9:45 a. m. The primary department at 10 a. m. Service of worship at Il a. m. The nursery school will be held in the church house during the service hour.
 The Junior Fellowship will meet at 3:30 D m. The Pilgrim Fellow- ship will meet at 6:30 p. m.
 Monday. Troop 3, Senior Girl Scout will meet at 2;30 p. m. Brownie troop 10 at 3:30 p. m.
 Tuesday. The Women's Associa- ton will hold a Christmas tea All women of the Church are invited to attend. There will be sewing and a business meting. The meeting will open at D. m.
 Wednesday. All are invited to attend Scenes from the Nativity" to be presented by the Music and Dramatic Clubs of the Watertown High School in the school auditori- um at 7:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
WATERT OWN
 Correspondents Mrs Ave; Phone loos Public Health Nurses ConueneMo Taft School Carol Service Tomorrow at Christ Church.; Methodist Scouts to Meet Tuesday

Watertown, Dec. Is - The Nurs- ing committee of the Watertown Public Health Nursing Association will meet at the Nurses office, Con- munity building Monday, Decem- Der r at D m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

Monday Brownies and Girl Scouts will meet at 3:30 p. m.
 Tuesday. Girl Scouts will meet at 3:30 p. m. Troop 2. Boy Scouts at 7:30 p. m.
 Thursday. The Church School will hold the Christmas party aa 7.15 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

Three persons were treated for fractures Of the ankles at Water bury Hospital yesterday. Au- thorities said that all three yic- tims fell on icy payements. They were:
 Rene Mageotte, IA. of 37 Lex ington avenue; Joseph Gmitrzak, 32, of 46 Dikeman street, and Mrs, Mable Pingbank, 35, of Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

Mrs. Julia Nalband, AT. of Cheshire, was in good condition today at Waterbury Hospital where she was admitted yesterday afternoon after she fell in the driveway of her home and frac- tured her left leg.
 Mrs. Anna Fredin, 6l, Of Oak vile, was treated at Waterbury Hospital yesterday afternoon for a fractured left wrist sustained in a fall on the ice.
 Theodore Hansen, 33 year old victim of the Dec. 6 explosion and fire on Seminole avenue, was discharged from Waterbury Hos pital yesterday afternoon where he had been under treatment for shock and lacerations of the feet, sustained in the disaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15
MIDDLEBURY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-15

MiooltDurT, Dee. ls-Nist Jeanne Skia. staccnt 20 the Rh0de Island scAcl oi Dcsign has nruycd to spend ihc Chr tmaG holiday with her parent Mr and Mrs. Melville Skif oi North street