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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Cooke Street Line Files Application
 Asks Permission To Extend Wolcott Run, To Charge Three Fares on
 Extended Route to Wolcott Center

The State Public Utilities Con- mission today announced that a hearing will be held at II A. M. next Friday on the application of the Cooke Street Line, Incorporated, of Waterbury, to extend it's route to Wolcott Center.
 Under the company's plan, the Waterbury, Wolcott buses would proceed by way of Woodtick. The route would be extended from the present terminus at Todd and Woodtiek Roads, and the buses would proceed along Woodtick Road to East Street and then along East Street to the center of Wolcott.
 Should the route extension be granted, the Cooke Street Line plans to charge three fares for the trip. The zones would be as follows: Wa terbury Center to Garthwait Gar age. first fare; Garthwait Garage to Scovills pond, second fare; Sco- wills Pond to Wolcott Center, third fare.
 The extension would add 26 miles to the bus route, including 1.6 miles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Fire Big Surprise Feature Of Party
Children's Gathering Interrupted; Seeley Street Residence Damaged by Fire, Water; Short Circuit Blamed

A birthday party for 13-year-old Rita Norton of 12 Seeley Street was interrupted yesterday, and five children fled to safety as flames swept through the bedroom of the home.
 Acting Fire Marshal Thomas E.. McGrath said the blaze started from a short circuit in an open bedroom closet on the second floor. The children, he said, grouped around the kitchen table, were un- aware of the fire until informed by a first floor neighbor, Joan Brown.
 One child, Thomas Norton, IA, had his hair singed when he re- mained behind to throw water on the flames.
 The Norton parents, MT. and Mrs. John Norton, the Marshal said, are vacationing in Pittston, Pa. The children were left in charge of their grandmother who was visiting a son on Bank Street at the time of the fire, the Marshal reported
 Attending the party, in addition to the two Norton children, were another brother, Joseph, 3, sister, Mary, g. and Lois Rockhill, 12.
 Fire officials said the fire was confined to the bedroom where con- siderable furniture damage was caused Clothes in the closet, they reported, were destroyed Water damage was inflicted in the down. stairs apartment of MT. and Mrs Thomas N. Brown.
 Four pieces of apparatus under the command of Deputy Chiei Richard Sheehan responded at 7:4e P. M.
 In another alarm at 5:59 P. M. eight pieces of apparatus sped tc the Miller and Peck Company store at 43 South Main Street only tc discover that the alarm was of the false variety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

experiment dangerous particles will be left to drift in the water.
 Compton also predicted the shal- low water test would create & series of 50 foot waves but not of ti- dal nature. He said it was possible that some of the ships might be lifted clear Of the water.
 He said geyser like water spout probably would be the first effe2 of the underwater detonation, fol- lowed by a tremendous surge of water into a vacum appearing area. This, he said, will be followed by bomb created wave sweeping over Bikini. However, the island will re- main intact, he added.
 Early today crews boarded most of the target ships except the moSe serious damaged ones. Crews had not manned the Independence or the submarine Skate which was split almost in half by the July l test bomb
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

some cases, restaurant and package store owners have had to purchase large quantities of rum, vodka and other items to insure delivery of case or more of whiskey
 Most retailers were unwilling to complain, fearing that it might cut off their supply entirely, but numer- ous sworn statements on "tie-in" practices have been secured during the present federal drive. Restau- rant and hotel associations have been cooperating with the Treas ury Department in the current cam paign.
 One local liquor retailer told to- day of having to purchase six cases of poor-quality wine, in gallon con- tainers, before the wholesaler would sell him a case of popular Whiskey. Many similar cases have been re- ported from time to time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
 Playground Selects Play
 'fRed Shoes" To
 Be Presented in Intra-city Contest

Announcement has been made of the cast for the play, Red Shoes" to be presented by the children of the Hopeville playground in the in- tra-city contest sponsored by the Park Department.
 They are: Grandmother, Rose marw Moore; Karen, Georgia Breathhaupt; shoemaker, Barry Anderson neighborS, Barbara Moore, Mary Shanahan, Marcia Roberts and Arlene Fitzmaurice; old Soldier, Raymond Peacock; moon. Joseph Moore; fairy, Patty Quinn; woodsman, Dick Menard; wodsman's son, Stuart Semple; executioner, Thomas Sweeney; coachman, James Sadik.
 Winners of the peanut hunt, held recently at the playground, were awarded ribbons. The eight vic- tors received the ribbons from su- pervisors Henry Grenier and James Eealey.
 Winners in the ve-to-eight-year groups were John Fftzmaurice, Wal ly Inglis and Rosemary OKeefe; the nine to II year group, Eugene Grosler, Rosemary Moore and Billy OKeefe, and the 12 to l; year group, Raymond LaVoie and John Russo.
 A checker tournament will be played Wednesday.
 Wednesday. at 2:30 P. M., a dol contest will be held and prizes waraded In the morning a baseball game between the Hopeville anc the Division Street teams will take place. A track meet between the two teams will follow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Applicants To Report At State ArmorY
 35 Officer Ratings To
 Be Given in National
 Guard Units

Applicants for the 35 officer ratings open in the Second Bat talion, 1O2nd Infantry, soon to be re-activated as National Guard unit are invited to the Armory on Tuesday at P. M, Lt.-Col. Wilfred A. St. Martin, battalion commander, said yesterday Former Guard of- ficers, Reserve officers and Army of the United States officers are eligible for appointment in com pany grade, he said.
 All officers except second lieu tenants must have had six months active service after December 4, 194l, to qualify for National Guard officer ratings. Enlisted men passing the physical examinations and officers qualifying for National Guard ratings may transfer from the Third Battalion, State Guard to be the Connecticut National Guard.
 There are openings for seven officers in Heavy Weapons Con- panies E and G of Waterbury and F of Naugatuck. Only Naugatuck men can qualify for Company F. Four officers will be in battalion headquarters and three in Head quarters Company, Col. St. Martin explained. Federal recognition will be granted headquarters units when 50 percent of the men and officers have signed up, and in other units when 25 percent of the officers and 10 percent of the enlisted men are recruited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Federal Charter for CiuiliQn Air Patrol
 President Truman Signs Bill Passed Recently by Congress; Organization
 To Maintain Auxiliary Status

President Truman has signed the, bill, unanimously passed by both Houses of Congress, giving Civil Air Patrol, warborn auxiliary of the Army Air Forces, a federal charter, according to word received this morning by It. Harry G. Wabuda, commanding officer of Waterbury Squadron. The charter places CAP beside the Red Cross, and all vet erans' organizations such as the American Legion, Disabled Ameri- can Veterans and Veterans of For eign Wars.
 The new charter, ascribed by its sponsors in the House and Senate to CAPS war record, does not in any way affect it's status as an aux Hilary of the A.AF., whose con- manding general, Gen. Carl Spaatz, has ordered that it continue in it's military status as an A.AF auxil- iary.
 Waterbury Squadron, It. Wabuda explained, is one of about 1000 or ganized in all 49 states. He ex- plained it will have close tie-in with the Air Reserve and will con- tinue to play its long-range plans for the nations air power. This will include in its most important phases the continuance of educa- tional programs for the youth of the country under the supervision of the War Department through AAF. liaison officers on duty with all wings.
 Aims of the organization will con- tinue to be service to the private citizen seeking to learn to fly, foster civil aviation in the community, provide an organization capable of serving with existing agencies such as the Red Cross in time of disas- ter, develop voluntary contribution by private citizens in the public welfare and perhaps most of all do all in its power to make the United States supreme in the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Carriers Deck Looks Like Rooftop
 Target Array Put
 Into New Positions
 For Baker Tests

Aboard US.S. Mt. Mckinley, Off Bikini, July 6.-(P)-Vice Admiral w. H. P. Blandy inspected the atom ic bomb shattered aircraft carrier Independence today and described the remains of the once powerful flattop as resembling a 'rooftop."
 Blandy said the initial blast of the bomb ripped through the carriers light sides between the flight and hangar decks. The blast buckled the flight deck upward while the hangar deck broke downward.
 Secondary damage, he said, turned out to be minor. There was very lit- tie damage from fires and secondary explosions.
 Crew Visits Fleet
 Yesterday the crew of the bomb carrying Super-fortress ''Dave's Dream" visited the Bikini fleet by set for the first time and Maj. Har- old Wood, the bornbardier, admit ted ''it looks like the bomb fell way short"
 Unofficial reports indicated that bllc OOIiIU p1ODdUly SAEVOOcO IlUll- dreds of feet in the air and at least 2,000 feet from the bullseye battle ship Nevada.
 Blandys inspection revealed one oi the A-bomb tests freaks. A goat left for test purposes on the Inde- pendenee's island was found alive after the bomb burst which nearly set the island over the starboarc side.
 "The goat was taken off alive, Blandy said, but I do not know whether it will be alive after a few days when the radioactivity take. effect"
 Target Fleet Rearranged
 Meanwhile the target array wa. being rearranged for Baker Day-tht shallow water test scheduled 10, July 25.
 The aiming center for the Able Day target array-the Nevada-wil not be in the bullseye circle fol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

Waterbury's Traffic Problem-Its Safety and Engineering Phases, will be discussed by Police Superinten- dent William J. Roach and City Plan Engineer T. L. Scott-Smith on the Waterbury Democrat Forum of the Air program Monday, July 8 at 10 P. M. over WATR.
 Supt Roach will discuss the fac- tors of safety in finding the proper solution to the city's ensnarled traf- fife conditions. Mir Scott-Smith will discuss the engineering surveys made in determining the nature and po- tential solutions to the problem
 At present the police, under di- reetoH of Supt. Roach, are under taking a city-wide effort to insure full safety measures despite the diff ficult traffic conditions. Alertness, proper driving and pedestrian traf- fife and a grasp of the situation by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
FuIton's s Band
 At Compounce

Tomorrow afternoon at Lake Componce Fulton's band under the direction of Rocco Pagano will pre- sent another in the series Of their popular concerts. A record attend ance is expected. Joseph Lezotte will be vocalist with the band
 The following numbers will be rendered.
 Mareh-Liberty Bell ....... Sousa William Tell .... Rossini Nautical Fantasi ,..:...... Tobani American National Airs , Moses l Waltz-Vienna Woods .... Strauss Grand Selections from the Opera The Forge in the Forest Michaels
 Piccolo Solo-Through the Year Dayton Palmer
 Selection from the Fortune Teller SlaVonic Dance No. l ..... Dvorak 1 Spirit of America-Patriotic Pa l tFOl .......... ..........|... LdiIleiC March-Cymbeline ......5... Fulton The Star Spangled Banner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Face Probe
Several Waterbury Restaurant Operators Included in List of Complainants Against "Tie-in" Sales

Several local restaurant operators are among the compliments in federal drive which has already re- suited in citations against "A Con- neeticut wholesale liquor dealers for alleged "tie-in' sales.
 Additional citations are now being prepared by the Boston office of the Alcohol Tax Unit, U. s. Treasury Department. The citations direct the wholesalers to show cause why their U. s. liquor permits should not be revoked. The firms cited can ask for a formal nearing or can sign stipulation pledging them selves not to violate the terms of the federal regulations on sale of liquor.
 Under the "tie-in" plan, the re- taller must buy quantities of un- popular brands of slow moving liquor products !r orde. to get a shipment of popular whiskies or other liquors which he wants. In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

the citizenry are being fostered by the authorities.
 At the same time the city admin istration by means of the City Plan commission are seeking the engin- eering and technical solutions to the city's traffic and parking problems. These will include many proposals all now under consideration by the commission. MT. Scott-Smith has been instrumental in laying out most of the actual plans for the commission for study and survey,
 The Democrats Forum of the Air program, the original of it's kind in Waterbury, is heard every Monday night over WATIR. Its purpose is to present wide and varied approach to many of Waterbury's problems.
 James M. Moore news editor of The Democrat will act as moder- atOr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Waterbury Man .GiUen Patent

The Torrington Company has been issued two trad marks accord ing to Wooster and Davis, patent lawyers of Bridgeport. One was the Excelsior Needle Company to be used on needlese, and the other was the Standard Company to be used on spokes and nipples for bi- cycles and automobile wheels
 George G. Howard of the Scovill Manufacturing Company was issued a patent on hose coupling &C., cording to the patent lawyers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

along Woodtick Road to East Street and one mile along East Street to Wolcott Center.
 A number of Woleott residents and several from Waterbury plan to attend the hearing, which will be held in Room 585, Sttae Office Building, Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Politics
 m Passing!

There is strong indication in Hartford these days that the pro- posed new charter, calling for city manager form of government as well as making radical changes in the current charter, may get suffi- cient support at the polls next Mo- vember to bring about the changes proposed. Probably if the vote were taken today, it would result in the change in the form of government By November there may be a change of heart on the part of many of the enthusiastic supporters of the proposal right now. However, con- bining the referendum with the state and congressional elections isn't going to help those who want to retain the mayor-councll type of government, The present plan does mt give much choice to the voters; there are undoubtedly many who would approve charter changes if they did not include the city man. ager set-up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Fire Officials Witness Test

Field Street Fire Headquarters was the scene yesterday afternoon of demonstration of a 100-foot aerial ladder. The equipment is en- route to Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 Naugatuck and local fire Officials attended the demonstration. Among the local spectators was Fire Con- missioner Finton J Phelan and Fire Chief Martin J. Champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Lakewood Beach Open to Public

Following extensive renovating, the bathing beach at Lakewood is now open to the public.
 Extensive wiring was installed, the beach was sanded and the bath houses were repaired and painted. George Noonan was given the post of chief life guard
 No boats are for hire, but there are facilities for picnics and base ball playing. The dance hall, how ever, will not be ready for use this year. It was explained that the structure is in need of a new roof and complete wiring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
FUNERALS
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 Funeral services for Walter Le- roy Ferris, New Haven, brother of Mrs. Arthur L. Green, Cheshire, and uncle of Mrs. Gilbert E. Os- born and Mrs. DeWayne L. France, both of Waterbury, will be held this afternoon in New Haven. .":~ ....... ..
 MT. Ferris, who died Wednesday in New Haven Hospital, is also sur vived by his wife, Mrs. Anna (Schmidt) Ferris. He was employed at the Winchester Repeating Arms Go.
 The services will be held at 2 o'clock in the Lewis, Maycock & Blevins Funeral Home, 205 Whit ney Avenue, Rev. Robert L. Tucker, pastor of First Methodist Church, New Haven, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06


 The question of legislative au- thorization for issuance of munich pal bonds continues to be a per picking one in this state. Waterbury is one of several municipalities that has always gone to Hartford for permission to float bonds. But there are other communities in the state that market their bonds successfully without such authority. New Haven is one and will shortly sell S150, GOO in bonds. proceeds from which will be used to defray cost of in stalling 300 housing units for vet erans' occupancy. Meriden a month ago sold S10000O worth of public improvement bonds and the mere fact that legislative authorization wasn't supplied didn't prevent the very favorable rate of three-fourths of one per cent interest being ob- tained. These cities are within their bonding limit, but so is Waterbury. The question resolves itself into an interpretation of the statutes, but investment houses in Connecticut will tell you that legislative author ization is only required in issuing certain types of bonds, public im- provement issues excluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

announced. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 P. M. and tomorrow from to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

Many Hartfordites wonder, though, if they haven't virtually got city manager type of gov ernment now, what with the re- cent appointment of Horace C. Burton as executive assistant to Mayor Cornelius A. Moylan. It's a S6,650- a-year job. The appointee is we'll versed in governmental work having served on both the staffs of the State Tax, Budget, and State Motor Vehicle Depart ments. He is certified public &C., countant by profession. Just be- fore returning to state service, following some months with the armed forces, he served with the Public Expenditures Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
OBITUARY Y

McCULLOUGH-Mrs. Annie Mo- Cullough, 12 White Oak Lane, vii dow of Andrew R. Mccullough, died yesterday afternoon at her home following a long illness.
 Born in North Ireland, she had been a resident of Waterbury for 50 years and was member of Christ Chapel Church.
 Surviving are two sons, Joseph A. and William A. Mccullough, both of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Theodore Hansen, Mrs. Leroy Hoff- man and Miss Olive Mccullough, all of Waterbury; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held Monday at the Alderson Funeral Home, TO Central Avenue, time to be announced. Rev. Samuel A Budde will offciate. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 3 to P. M. and to g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

DELPO-Mrs. Anna Qosa) Delpo, 46, wife of Frank Delpo, 46 Green mount Terrace, died suddenly Thursday night in Waterbury Hos pital. Death was caused by cere- bral hemorrhage, according to Dr. Harold F. Morrill,, assistant medical examiner.
 A native of Italy, Mrs. Delpo came to this country 26 years ago and to Waterbury 21 years ago, after living in Brooklyn, N. Y., five years.
 Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Angela Maria Del Do: a brother, Frank Iosa, Italy; four sisters, Mrs. Pasquale Car lozzi, Mrs. Frank Carricoto, Mrs. Michcael Atobelli, all of Brook lyn, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held Mon- day at A. M., from the Colas- anto Funeral Home, 932 Bank Street to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for solemn high Mass at g. Burial will be in Cal vary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow from to 10 P. M.
 GLEASON-Miss Catherine Ellen Gleason, who owned and managed stationery shop on East Main Street with her sister, Mrs. Mar garet Bagley, for l9 years until her retirement from business in 1918 died yesterday noon at her home, le Catherine Avenue after long ill., ness.
 A native of Webster, Mass, Miss Gleason had been resident ot Waterbury the past 50 years. Sur viving besides Mrs. Bagley, who re- sides in Waterbury, are three nieces Mrs. Helen Carr and Mrs. Natalie Clark, both of Bridgeport, and Mrs Dorothy Donnelly, Stratford
 The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street to Sacred Heart Church for a solemn high Mass of requiem. time to be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
Hospital Bulletins

The condition of Charles Miket, 36, of 43 Burr Street was report ed to be fair today at St. Mary's Hospital where he was taken last night in the police ambulance af- ter he Slashed his right wrist on broken glass in cupboard door. Hospital authorities said the man, admitted at 7:15 P M, was bleed ing profusely.
 Admitted to St. Mary's Hospi- tai at 5:45 P. M, yesterday, Dom chic Paglucia, 27, of 347 South Leonard Street, was reported to be in a good condition today. The man is under treatment for first and second degree burns of the right foot when he spilled hot ashes on himself at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

Touring motorists spend l9 cents of their dollar for gasoline and other transportation needs, according to the National Association of Travel officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

GRADECK-The funeral of Frank Gradeck, New Britain, father of the Rev. A. Edward Gradeck, former as sistant pastor of St. Joseph's Church here and now pastor of St. Casi- mfrs Church in New Haven, was held this morning in New Britain.
 MT. Gradeck died Tuesday at his home after a short illness He had lived in New Britain 52 years and was employed by the Fafnir Bearing Company.
 Surviving are his wife, Agatha; j; three other sons, John Gradeck, Newington; Joseph Gradeck, New York City, and Wallace Gradeck, Chicopee Falls, Mass; two daugh- ters, Miss Viola Gradeck. teach CT in New Haven public schools, and Mrs. Adam Eglin, Springfield, Mass.
 Father Gradeck celebrated the solemn high Mass for his father in St. Andrews Church, New Bri- tain, at 10. The funeral was held from the Karlonis Funeral Home, that city at 9:15. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06

NORTON - Mrs. Eva E. Norton, 86, widow of Theander G. Norton, died at her home, 26 William Street yesterday afternoon.
 She was born in Killingly, daugh- ter of Amasa and Ellen Geland) Munger and lived the greater part of her life in Waterbury. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church.
 She is survived by three daugh- ters, Mildred Norton, Waterbury; Mrs. w. A. Dean, Hartford, and Mrs George Raymond, New Ha- ven; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
 The funeral will be held from the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State Street. Monday, time and other ar engagements to be announced.
 Friends may call at the funeral home from to 5 and ! to g P. M tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-06
DIED

DIED McCULLOUGH-In this city, July 5, 1946. Mrs. Annie Mccullough of 12 Whitel Oak Lane. Funeral will be held, time to be announced from the Alderson Flu neral Home, 70 Central Aveiue. Bur ial will be in new Pine Grove cem- etery.
 NORTON-In this city, July 5, 1946. Mrs. Eva E. Norton of 26 William Street.
 Funeral will be held Monday, time to be announced from the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State Street. DELPO-In this city, July 4, 1946. Mrs. Anna Gosa) Delpo of 46 Greenmount Terrace. Funeral will be held Monday morn ing at 8 o'clock From the Colasan- to Funeral Home, 932 Bank Street, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at g. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.