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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22

Seniors of the local school are
making plans for a carnival to
be held here April q.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22
DepauI eager Scores
Record.Breaking S
George Nixon Brooks
EIGHT Gorden Marks

NEW YORK, March 22-(Pl
George Mikan, DEFAULTS & foot
o inch center lowered today as
one Of the giants of basketball
after an amazing scoring eX-
hibition in leading his team into
the final of the national invita-
ton tournament { Madison
Square Garden.
A crowd of 1858 saw Mikan
pour in 50 points last night to
set an all-time record as DcPaul
trounced Rhode Island State, 81
to SO.
Bowling Green. led by decep-
tive Wyndol Gray and Don OF
ten, Gil, took a 57-44 decision
over ST. Johns Of Brooklyn and
will meet DePaul Monday. 81.
Johns won the tournament the
last two years.
In setting a new Garden team
scoring record, DePaul broke
eight marks, with six being cred
tied to Mikan who hung up the
following standards:
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22
Senate Studies
Meat Problems
Shift Attention
from Bonking

WASHINGTON, March % -
up - With Congress clamoring
for a food investigation. the
Senate Banking Committee
turned its price control hearing
into a meat inquiry today.
II called in Price Administra-
tor Chester Bowles and repre-
sentatives of the meat packing
industry for a face-toface ex-
change on the argument they
have been carrying on at long
Observation-Disclosures OPA controls
are putting the packers out Of
business.
The Packers say they are
Bowles says the Packers are
trying TO capitalize on the pres
ent situation to attack price con-
trolls.
The industry retorted in a
statement that il regretted its
efforts to obtain "the fair and
equitable margin promised to II
by law should be construed by
anyone as an attack on price
control"
SYMPATHY APPARENT
Considerable sympathy for
the Packers argument was ev
idenced in the committee.
Senator Taft (R-Ohio) told
Bowles yesterday that Il think
you are directly violating the
law" which requires treason
able margin of profit" for pro-
cessors of agricultural products.
Before Taft made his asser-
ton, Bowles had acknowledged
in response to questioning from
Senator Reed (R-Kans) that
ceiling prices on pork products
are based on an assumed price
of S14 a hundred for hogs
whereas the current price is
STATS.
While the Banking Commit
tee-which officially is consid-
ering legislation to extend price
.controls-moved into the meat
situation, formal inquiries by
both House and Senate into the
whole food situation were shap-
ing up.
A special Senate Agriculture
Committee met to organize.
Chairman Thomas (D-Okla)
said he would suggest calling in
State Agriculture Commission
ers for suggestions.
On the House side, a resolu-
ton to create a special seven
member investigating committee
received Rules Committee APP
proval but probably will not get
to the House floor until early
next week because of the pend
ing Agriculture Department APP
preparation Bill. Debate on that
measure yesterday brought ref
erences to the food situation.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22
Where Will the Grand Jury
Lightning Strike Next?

keting legislations fate, in lob
bying on insurance matters, and
bills relating to gamblers in
Guiding slot machine operators.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22

The Ladies Bridge club was
entertained by Mrs Chester
Shirley Thursday night. Bridge
was in play at four tables. Hon.
ors were won by Mrs. A. G.
Taylor. Mrs. d. (. Blackmer,
Mrs. F. A. Hause, Mrs. William
Vincent, Mrs. Fred Denote re-
tanned the travelling prize. The
next party will be in the home
Of Mrs. Glenn Merrick.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22

MEMPHIS - The Congrega-
tional Church tea was held il
the home of Mrs. E. II. "Opens
Friday night Scripture reading
and prayer was followed by a
business meeting. Three con-
tests were held. Prizes went to
Mrs. Arthur Bryson, Mrs. Fred
Denote, Mrs. John Koppinger,
Mrs. Charles Wegner, Mrs. Ruth
Chappelle, Mrs. Ebert Shook,
and Mrs. Robert Hurttgam.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22

The Ain Alta chapter No. 222.
Order of Eastern Star met in the
Masonic hall Wednesday.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22

Funeral services were held at
2 p. m. Thursday from the Barn
ard Funeral home in Memphis
for John Shepherd, 70, who died
at his home here Sunday. Mr..
Shepherd is survived by three
brothers and a sister: James w.
Shepherd, Roy S. Shepherd,
Pearle S. Shepherd, and Zelma
Shepherd, all of Toledo, O. He
had spent his life in this vicin-
ity.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22

James Smalldon of the United
States navy has returned to duty
after a furyough here with rela-
tives and friends. He is station
ed in New Orleans.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22

Second year home economic
girls have finished their seven
week dinner unit, and the class
has been divided into two groups
to serve a dinner to each other.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-03-22

The sermon topic at the Con-
gregational church services last
Sunday was "In Whom We
Live" It was the fifth in a
Lenten series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

tration's elective officers. tomorrow, New Years Day, i946. Having had the responsibilities of the mayoral- ky thrust upon him by the death of the late Mayor Vincent A. Scully, he has handled these duties, as well as problems which have arisen since, capably and we'll Under his leadership the city is we'll prepared to face the immediate and turbulent Future Of the post-war era. As re- suit of the cooperative endeavors of the administration the city is in one of the most solvent financial positions it has known in many years; its physical rehabilitation and growth has been well planned kor; It's school system and facilities are being constantly altered to meet the demands of progress: many other like methods of sound government have been fostered. While these war years have been conducive to prosperous government they have presented numerous con- plex problems not to be encountered nuring peace years. We take this opportunity to congratulate the Mayor and his entire administration and wish them well during the forthcoming term of office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

The making Of these cribs is more than just a hcDby with Mir. Greco. He Is one Of the most prominent and active leaders in church and spiritual affairs in Waterbury. His most outstanding work has been accomplished as local leader of the Christs Crusaders movement, as principal speaker. Functions Of this international organization is 10 give public addresses on the historical and spiritual significance Of the Roman Catholic faith and on the principles of Christianity. A prac- ticing attorney, he first began the creation of these creches a few years ago and since that time has made hundreds of them which he has disposed of freely. They are expertly made of old paper care fully shellacked, painted and wired for light. The small synbolical figures are then inserted so that the entire scene is one in miniature Of the birth of the Christ Child. This years large-sized scene on The Green represents many hours of painstaking work on the part of Atty. Greco. It has afforded pleas ure to thousands of Waterburians and out-of-town visitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

who gave SO willingly without com penSat!on. as members ol the thous- andS of draft boards throughout America. Members of WaterburyS four boards-i5A. i5B. l6A. l6B, will be presented similar individual medals by Governor Raymond E. Baldwin at ceremonies in the State Armory. Hartford. in January. The duties and responsibilities of these men were manifold. comprised of sorrowful and burdensome tasks. In many instances unjustihed criti- cisms were directed toward them by persons who became thoughtless m the midst of emotional circum- stances. These men shouldered these criticisms and never faltered in the integrity they brought to their task. Tn many instances their duties were doubly burdened as they approved the formal drafting Of their own sons and loved ones. Their spare time was almost entire ly consumed by these duties. as well. The tribute to these men in the form of the medal being pre- 'sented by the President to MT. Dodd next month is befitting and well earned. Similar tribute, in the form of constructive praise, is hereby ex- tended also to all the clerical as- sistants of these numerous draft boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

load fo. this second district. Mrs. Verion. the second woman com missioner to be named In America, was first appointed by former Gov ernor Wilbur L. Cross. in 1888. At the time, her appointment was promised upon her exceptional qualifications for the position. Mrs. verdon a widow. was born in Dub- lin. Ireland. Her formal social work training was received at the University of London and was fol- lowed by field work in England, Ire- land and Scotland. She came to America in' 1926 and joined the Catholic Charities organization as social worker. This was followed by association with the Brooklyn, N. Y. bureau of charities. a private organization. In 1886 she served with the welfare department as lia- son for such agencies as WPA, EZRA and children's welfare bu- reaus. A learned and cultured person of keen intellectually and wit, Mrs. Verdon has travelled ex- tensively, living at times in Ire- land, England, Scotland, Germany and Holland. She undertook at one time, a formal study of music in Leipzig, Germany. Waterbury has indeed proflted by the appointment of Mrs. Verdon as commissioner of the second district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

tive of World War I veterans. A Commissioner of Welfare and member of the Veterans Advisory committee. Father Anderson is former state chaplain for the Amer lean Legion of Connecticut having just completed term of three years in that capacity. He served at the front in the last war for eight months as chaplain for the famed Yankee Division and later with the Yale Mobile Hospital. Following the Armistice he was assigned as senior chaplain in London, England. returning to this country in 1919. He has served pastorates at St. Mary's By the Sea Church at Mt. Pleasant, and at St. Elisebeths Church, South Philadelphia before assuming the pastorate at Trinity Church, this city, in 1884. He is a member of the Wheeler-Youn vet erans post, chaplain of the Yankee Division of Connecticut, and of the state and New Haven 40 and 8 voi- lures, as well as chaplain for the local Fire and Police departments. Father Anderson has done wide spread work among the city's well fare affairs. One of the most pop ular of prominent personalities he has proven himself worthy and valuable asset to our community since his arrival here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
Married 49 Times
NOTTTeQ 4S z In1CS Tommy ManDilIe Behind Kdnsan on Altar Trips
By ROBERT RICHARDS

New York, Dec. 31-(UP)-Quiet Tom Finnigan of Kansas City, Kan has been married 49 times, so altar happy Tommy Manville might as well toss in the towel.
 I've got from 18 to 20 altar trips sn the making right now" he said today in his room at the Pennsyl- vania Hotel, 'and I'm trying to rush 'em through
 Attorney Finnegan stands up in proxy marriages-for other folks. He's been doing 1t, mostly for rom- ance-minded GI's, since 1943. He was invited to New York to tell all about 1t on radio show. Depends on Bride
 Its all according to how she feels" he explained.
 Some of his brides have been honeys, and some have been a little on the mousey side-but Finnigan deals out the same courteous serv- ice to all.
 My clients used to be mostly sol- piers overseas who wanted to marry the girls they left back home in the United States" he said, but now the soldiers are home and trying to marry the girls they left on the other side"
 The day never passes that a new request doesn't turn up in the mail, and Ffnnigan has to hop to it.
 Kansas Alone on Proxies
 "As far as I know, Kansas Is the only state which permits proxy marriages of this type" he said. "Some states will let the two parties be married by telephone, but I don't think they'll permit anyone to stand in proxy for an absent party"
 Many women seek proxy mar Tiages, but Finnigan resolutely re- fuses to perform for the gals. That would be little incongru- oug," he said. Finnigan gets his wife, Lela, to do that.
 This is the way the proxy mar riage works. Fipnigan draws Up power of attorney for the abSent party If the applicant is overseas these papers must be acknowledged by either his commanding officer or an American consul. The pa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
Kiss the Plumber Tops With Cleueland Wives

turned and gave his son and helper, Ernest Kiss, the address.
 I'm been plumbing ordinary plumbing for 30 years" said the elder Kiss. But my hobby is find- ing lost valuables."
 The two Kisses had just produced $400 in jewelry.
 Junior had thrown his fathers watch, diamond ring and cuff links down the toilet" the old Kiss said.
 It's amazing what two Kisses can accomplish in a short time-tear up the floors, blow up the front yard, locate the jewelry and restore tranquility to family.
 The two Kisses consider them- selves dexterous detectives as well as super sewer sleuths.
 Recently they were called out of bed after hilarious party turned into pandemonium when a large diamond ring disappeared.
 Other detectives, the kind who wear badges, were swarming over the place.
 Right in front of those detec- tives, found the ring on the foor," the elder Kiss said. Then they in- Wted us to have breakfast. I dipped my spoon into the sugar bowl and came Up with three more diamond rings"
 Young Ernest Kiss has been help ing his father for 13 years.
 Maybe I should change the sign to read Kiss the Plumber and Son." said the elder Kiss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

pers are then returned and the bride comes to Wyandotte County, Kan, where Finnigan marries her.
 Clears SIS
 Finnigan charges an established fee to cover the ceremony's costs. And I clear about $15 out of it." he said. The weddings are almost always performed before a probate judge.
 Most of the brides are very seri- ous and nervous when the time comes to get married" Finnigan said. I'm pretty calm myself, be- cause I'm used to it."
 He said one girl from Chicago came all dressed in white, and had big party with rice and all the trimmings.
 Sometimes Finnigan gets into some pretty tight spots. One bride suddenly decided to have child right before the ceremony was to take place.
 T had to find her a room in the hospital" Finnigan said. Then had to stand outside and pace the floor while the baby was born
 And, finally, he had become 8 proud papa-by proxy, of course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

is a remarkable achievement when considered that only 10 supervisors and one director handled these &C., tiviues. Miss Peak has served in her present capacity since 1886. Previous to that time she was Su- pervisor with the New Haven Visit ing Nurses Association dealing particularly with parts of New Ha- ven, West Haven and Woodbridge. Previous to that time she served as director at Concord, N. II. The only organized (that is supervised graduate nursing group, the Water bury Visiting Nurse Associations s principal function is to service home illnesses. It has been stressed that the service offered by these nurses is not solely for the less fortunate or indigent but for all types of homes and individuals. A fee of SIPS visit will be charged starting in 1946. Patients are visited on Sundays or holidays, regardless. Extra service is rendered mothers and babies. The nurse members of this organization in their blue uni forms are well-known and familiar to Waterbury. Their accomplish ments should be better known, as well. To Miss Peak and her asso- ciates go laurels for a splendid com- munity endeavor well done!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

employment Committee has been exemplary. This Center has been established to assist all veterans oi World Wars I and II and their families in matters pertaining to their welfare and readjustment. Other agencies represented there. other than the Advisory office are the Waterbury office of the Veter- ans Administration, the four local Draft Boards and the Home Agen- cies branch of the American Red Cross. Miss Delaney's principal duty is that Of a supervisor for the Advisory Office. This responsibil- ity, however. encompasses numerous consultative duties with the re- turning men and their families. The office, while serving as the axis for all conjunctive like agencies, deals with the many intimate prob lems of the veterans. Since it's inception in 1914 the Advisory Gen. ter has expanded it's functions in numerous ways to meet with the problems presented by the return- ing men. One of the first of it's kind in the country, 1t has proven to be valuable asset to these men and their community, and under Miss Delaney's supervision, is in- dicative of Waterbury's intent to repay, in some concrete measure, its gallant Servicemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
K. .Induct 74Condidotes
Father Mccarthy Addresses Gathering

Rev. William R. Mccarthy, Wa terbury priest who returned here this month after long internment as Jap prisoner, greeted members of the Knights of Columbus yes terday afternoon at third degree initiation ceremonies at Wilby high school auditorium. Seventy-four members, including Is veterans, were in the class, the largest one to be initiated in 10 years. Father Mccarthy, a member of Sheridan Council, also spoke at the various Masses yesterday morning at the Immaculate Conception church.
 District Deputy Daniel Marcan- tonic of Meriden and his staff par ticipated in the exercises, which were followed with dinner at Co., lumbus hall in honor of the new members.
 K. of c. representatives from Meriden, Ansonia, Naugatuck, Win sted, Torrington, Bridgeport and Hartford were present. About 200 attended the dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

Tn addition 2i2 children receiVeo toys while 1000 fruit baskets were distributed. over 800 gifts were distributed among servicemen at various Army and Navy bases. Capt. Van Gould came to Waterbury from North Adams, Mass, where he had been a short time, following four years service in Bristol, Conn. He is a graduate of the New England Headquarters of the Salvation Army. He has served 10 years. Tne program Of this organization has been greatly expanded during the war years with many varied added responsibilities and projects under taken and assumed The Water bury division has proven one of the outstanding of its size, both under predecessors and the administration of Capt. Van Gould. The Salvation Army has assisted in all community endeavors in behalf of the home front war effort thus aiding these efforts by bringing to them so much valued and able experience. The Wa terbury division has proved one of the outstanding of it's size, both un- der predecessors and the administra- tion of Capt Van Gould. To all asso- ciates of this organization go full credit for a great humanitarian ana spiritual endeayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
Forecast On 46HeadIines

J. Maxim Ryder, general man. ager of The Waterbury Democrat, will be among six Connecticut newspaper editors who will partici- pate in the New Years Eve broad cast of the Connecticut Forum of the Air over WATR at 10:30 to- night.
 The editors will predict coming news headlines of 1946, and each participant will broadcast from his own city
 Others who will participate in the program are Raymond J. Fan ming, managing editor of The American; Harold Senior. manag- ing editor of the C.I.O. Connecti- cut Vanguard; Jack Devine, polit-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

January when President Tru- man will pre- sent a medal oi Merit to a Selectivc Serv- ice draft board member from each of the 4a states Mfr
 Dodd typihes these men oi Waterbury and the nation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
Hartford Holiday
 Celebrants Warned

Hartford, Dec 31-(UP)-Hart- lords New Years eve celebrantS received a warning today from Fire Chief John c. King.
 Overcrowded places, he said, be reported immediately to the Fire Department, and every precaution
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
New Haven Puts In Bid for UNO

New Haven, Dec. 31-(UP)-This city put in bid today as the headquarters for the United Ma tionS Organization.
 In a telegram to the U. s. em- bassy at London, the Chamber of Commerce suggested New Haven as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
Going Concern
By MARION CLICK

Cleveland, O., Jan. 1-UP)-The organization known as Kiss the Plumber" reached a new point Of popularity in Cleveland today.
 Kiss the Plumber" isn't anything new. It's been on the tips of housewives tongues for 30 years when they are in trouble. It's go- ing concern.
 The telephone rang. The head Of the organization listened.
 Two Kisses on their way" he said.
 Then John Kiss, master plumber,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

Christmas sea- son. Atty Gre co is the in- spired creator of the Nativity scene creche now on The Green. N an y other similar C r Q a tion S of his are dis played in priv ate homes and public places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

group since coming here this past year. Under Capt
 Van Gould's direction the Salvation Ar my in Water bury served l52 families, or T46 persons, during the re- cent Christ
 mas holidays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

a administration as commission CT. Approxi- mately 800 Of these complex eases have been filed with
 the local ofnce during the past year, an increase of a approximately 800 above the average SC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

should be taken against fire haz- ards.
 In asking for these reports, King told celebrants that lin taking this precaution, you may possibly save your own life"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

tration; years which have seen this city rise to the top ranks among the nations most progress Sivc cofnmuni- ties Mayor Monagan will be sworn into his third term. together with his nrlminls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

Grove street
 AS executive secretary Miss Delaney has supervised the activities ol this Center since It's in- ception hl March 1914
 Her coopera- ton with the Veterans Ad- vlSorV and Re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

standing civic
 leaders De- spite the heavy and numerous responsibilities of his pastor ate Father An- derSon serves on various city boards and c om mittieS. and is one Of the most ac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
MRS. MARGARET vERDoN

Because Mrs. Margaret Verdon. unemployment commissioner for this area. has distinguished herself and Waterbury by her excellent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
MISS ALICE G. PEAK

Because Miss Alice G. Peak. di- rector Of the Waterbury Visiting Nurse Association is representative of' all assnciateS Of thiS worthy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

ical editor of The Bridgeport Sun day Herald and c. c. Hemenway, managing editor of The Hartford Times. A representative for The Hartford Courant will also be named
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

Three hundred were injured when a crowd seampeded in an ef- fort to inspect HM.S. Howe at Cape Town, South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
ATTY. JOHN GRECO

Because Atty. John Greco, 43 Fairview street, has contributed both materially and spiritually Co Waterbury. particularly during the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31
Takes It's Hat Of To-
MISS NANCY J. DELANEY

Because Miss Nancy J. Delaney has capably handled the complex problems rrcssntei 10 the Water bury Vct-c2n7 Advisory Center. i95
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-31

o ga nization
 Miss Peak, d uring i945. directed and supervised ac- tivitieS Of the Visiting Nurses which. in part in- clud de d the handling Of G. S72 cases en- taning 26.S75 OeySnnz This