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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
|U. ofC. Loses Prominent
 Professor

The resignation of Dr. Alton M. Porter, associate professor of veg etable gardening at the University of Connecticut, was announced to- day by President A. N. Jorgensen.
 Dr. Porter has been on leave of absence from the University since August 1914 when he accepted an appointment as chief of seed ex- ports for the Foreign Economic Ad- ministration in Washington. When TEA closed last year he became chief of the Division of Seed, Food, and Livestock Exports in the Office of International Trade, Department of Commerce.
 A graduate of Michigan State College, Dr. Porter joined the Uni versity of Connecticut staff in 1883. He received his degree of doctor of philosophy from Michigan State in 1886
 In addition to teaching vegetable gardening in the College of Agri- culture, he conducted vegetable ex- perimental work with the Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station. He was instrumental in developing the University's vegetable experimental farm in North Coventry, and was chairman of a national committee to work out a standardized plan of recording the results of vegetable | variety trials.
 While at the University, pr. Por- ter developed three improved var- ieties of vegetables, the Coventry tomato. Storrs rutabaga, and the Silas Whipple pole lima bean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Your Gl Rights BY DOUGLAS LARSEN
 NEA Staff Correspondent

Washington. July 20 - CNEAl - Job rights for veterans have in- spired the following questions:
 Q-About six months ago, I went back to work in my old job after leaving the service. There had been lot of changes. had worked for the company three years before being drafted. Just before l left, man was hired to do all most the same work I was doing. He had been given promotion while I was in service. Last week the plant announced there would be lay-off caused by other strikes. They told me I wouldn't be able to work for while. But they didn't lay off the other man. They said the recent Supreme Court ruling authorized them to lay me off first. Is this true?
 A-The Supreme Court ruling has nothing to do with your case. You have more seniority than the other man. The question appears to be whether or not you are doing exactly the same work that the non-Veteran is doing. If you are, according to the law, he has to be laid off first. This problem will eventually have to be solved by court decision, if you don't have a union to argue it for you
 Q-l am veteran and own a small business. It was kept going While was in service by my brOther-in-law. One of our em- plOyeS was drafted and has now been reinstated in his old job. But the man has changed. He never shows up for work on time and is causing trouble among the other employees. I want to get rid of him, but I am wondering about the law which says I have to keep him for year. Does this apply?
 A-The law says you can't fire a reinstated veteran without cause" within a year. Apparently. you have cause
 Q-When I got out of service went back to my old job. But there was new boss, and I couldn't get along with him. I quit, and soon after the boss left. Now I would like to go back there. Only two months have elapsed since was discharged from the service, stil have part of my 20 days in which to reapply for reinstatement. Car I do this?
 A-No. You have the right tc reinstatement only once.
 Questions will be answered only in this space-not by mail.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
 Agreements

Compensation c o III m iSs toner Harry krasow today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability:
 Albina Satkunas of Park Road against St. Joseph's Church of 46 Congress Avenue, S10 beginning June 25 injury to righthand.
 Albert Kimball of RED. ? against w. J. Megin of Nauga- tuck S27.01 beginning July g, in- juries to pelvis and rib
 Edward Worten of P Third Street against Largay Brewing Company, $2962 beginning May 10, injury to chest and abdominal muscles.
 Katherine Edwards of 27 Ash nun Street against Waterbury Y.M.C.A., $11.87 beginning July 10, injuries to right little and ring fingers.
 Donald Keyser of 43 North Leonard Street against American Brass Company, $19.7O beginning July 3, back injury.
 Albert Carignan of 18 JeWelry Street against American Brass Company, s16.88 beginning July 2 chest injury.
 eorge Hall of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, $22.36 beginning July 15. injury to right thumb.
 Paul Turgeon of WiuSted against American Brass Company of Trorington, s2l71 beginning July 10. hand injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
League Provides Free Moqozines

The Baltic Review, a monthly magazine. will be sent to the Bron- son Library and it's Brooklyn branch by arrangement of the League for Liberation of Lithuania, it was an- Eounced today. The subscriptions were planned by the league at a meeting last night at the home of Dr and Mrs Mathew J Colney of Grand Street.
 A discussion was conducted on she Wallis Congressional res olution, which seeks independence for the Baltic States, and support was voted.
 Peter Steponayicius was named chairman for a membership drive. A committee named for benefit outing includes Albinas Kuslis chairman: MT. Steponavicius, Jos eph Mikenas, John Tareila. Dr Col ney Mrs. Stella Romanauskas. and Mrs. William Bulerick.
 Dr. Colney reported on recent conferences of the league and of the American-Lithuanian Mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Four Fire Alarms Recorded Yesterday

Bremen were kept busy yesterday In addition to the Lake Hitchcock cottage fire, they responded to three others last night and one early this morning.
 The first, at 6:23 P. M, was to a brush fire off Wildemere Avenue; the second, 7:46 P. M, was to a minor blaze in Biener's Sport Shop at 1l4 East Main Street caused by a short circuit the third, at 10:32 P. M., was to 84 Harrington Avenue to extinguiSh a small Woodshed fire at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Curie, and the last, at 2:19 A. M, was to the home of Mrs. Helen Sheebyinsly at 437 South Leonard Street for a | porch blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Men m the SerUice NAVY DISCHARGES

Among those discharged from the Navy Thursday were five Water burians and one man from Oakyille All the men were released at the Lido Beach, L. I. Personnel Separa- ton Center. They are:
 Lawrence c, Coe, seaman 1c, SIC Willow Street
 Jesse L. Hebert, stewards mate 1c, 5l Pearl Street.
 Vincent P, Codianni, seaman 1c Overton Avenue.
 William F. Despins. fire control man Sc, IA Washington Street.
 Alfred Giuditta, Jr, seaman % 97 Long Hill Road
 Olaf w. Anderson. shipftter Sc 39 Merrimac Street, Oakville
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
 Conference Scheduled
 Rochon. Purinton to
 Represent Foremen's
 Club, Y.M.C.A.

Philip J. Rochon, president, will represent the Industrial Foremen's Club of the YMCA at the Silver Bay Industrial Conference on Lake George next week. Secretary Arthur L. Purinton will represent the h. dustrial Division of the "Y".
 Participating in the program will be Alan c. Curtiss, who will be chairman of the section on Labor Contract Negotiations" and c. Ar thur Dubois. vice-chairman of the conference who will preside at one of the evening assemblies and who will lead the discussion in the sec- tion on Apprenticeship and on- the-Job Training"
 Waterbury companies whose rep resentatives will attend are: Sco- will, Chase Brass & Copper, East ern Malleable Iron. Bristol Con- pany, Lea Manufacturing Company Mattatuck Manufacturing Company U. s. Time Corporation, and the Waterbury Tool Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
R.Forester HeodsCredit BureouHere

The Credit Rating Bureau of Wa terbury chose Richard Forester of Forester, Inc, as president at re- cent annual meeting. David B. Meth retiring president was com mended for his 21 years of service.
 Other officers elected are: Vice. president, William Taylor, Howland- Hughes Co.,: treasurer Lewis Mas ter, Waterbury Trust Co.,; secretary, Bernice M. Kolet.
 Unification of policies on charge accounts will be drawn up by con- mittee consisting of William Jone, William Taylor, Milton Engleman, w. E. Pierpont and G. Walker Bis set
 A public relations program will be fostered by means of a committee consisting of J. Maxium Ryder of The Waterbury Democrat. James Darcey, Republican-American M c. Osgood, Lewis Masters. Lawrence St. Louis and MT Taylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Rasmussen Halts Construction Work

Following orders by Building h. spector John T. Hartley, Floyd H Rasmussen has halted work on a new cinder- block factory on Brad ley Avenue pending a public hear ing Thursday by the Board of Zon- ing Appeals. Hartley had issued two orders to halt work on the building and demolish what had already been erected.
 Action on the demolition order will not be pressed until decision is made by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The hearing will be held at 8 P. M. Thursday in the Alder manic Chamber of City Hall All residents of the section where the factory is being built will be allow ed to air their views.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20

Summer Showings. Skowhegan Me, Lltchf1eld, New Milford Branford Clinton and stations are busy this Summer giving the townsfolk and visiting hremen and others interested in the dray chance to see play recently off Broadway tryout. 1t lotS bus start ilVver and travel to the nearest town where Summer theater is in swing.
 The casts in these places recruited with young actors who may reached the top of the theatrical ladder but they are experienced in the art of acting and quite capable of enactng variety of roles like the stock con- pany of old who through July and August played in regular city theaers without benefit of country breezes or aircoeing. Speaking of such companies Waterbury very much stockeompany minded and folks attended the Summer performances at old Jacques and Polls on East Main Street Hot days at 90 to 100 did not deter them from making for the plush seats at Jacques and though today they dsdanfu of theaers that not aircooed in the Radio City they look back with certain amount of nostalgia pleasure the days when brows were mopped the Count of Monte Crsco an- nounced that the world hs and the Two Orphans had them all weeping eopiousy while the band played on and the curtain sometimes stuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Vacation School
 Awards Students

Attendance awards were present. ed to students of the United Vaca- ton Bible School at a concluding rally last night at St. Paul's Meth odist Church. Eighty children who had perfect attendance records fol the l0-day session received plastic book marks and certificates. About 200 students participated
 Rev. Edwin Hempel, pastor of the church and director of the school led in prayer. A song service was conducted by Milton Nelson. Vari- ous exhibits made by the children were on display last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20

Chiropractic Treatments with important dietary information and vital advice-have helped many to get rid of aches, pains, discomforts, unnatural tiredneSs, weakness, or some ailment I offer to the public this kind of health service; it is sound and different from any other. The cost is reasonable. No charge for consultation.
 DR. H. WUNDRACK
 Licensed Chiropractor Specializing in this form of health service-here in Waterbury over B years. Office: 199 Bank St., lover Hilton's Store) Hours Mon. to Sat. 10-l2, 2-5, 7-8. Phone 4-1095.
 Advertisement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
More Waterburians Robbed in Bristol

Four Waterburians, victims of thieves at Rockwell Park Thursday, are awaiting action by Bristol po- lice
 The four are ex-Navy man Hec- tor LaRivlere, who lost S22 and Navy discharge papers, Joseph Du- quay and his 16-year-old son Jerry, who between them lost Sll, and Adrian Pelletier, who lost s1025.
 The money was stolen from lock ed cars forced open by the thieves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20

Packers mstiU Hope OfBetterMeat Supply Shipments Expected Here Next Week; Advance in Prices Predicted;
 Grocery Prices Unchanged Up To Date

Well-stocked meat counters are expected to be the rule by the middle of next week, with the major packing firms here expecting the arrival of the long-awaited heavy shipments early in the week Prices are expected to remain high since the major packers had to pay higher prices than they had esti- mated.
 A check of major stores by The Democrat showed that grocery prices are unchanged from O.P.A ceilings for the most part. Price increases in staples and other items are expected, however, as stocks which were on hand June 30 dis appear and have to be replaced at higher cost from the wholesalers.
 Prices of canned vegetables, soups and regular groceries have generally remained the same at chain stores and large independents, though in- crease of a cent or two can, and sometimes more, are beginning tc be noted.
 Ice cream prices have climbed, the chains getting 25 cents instead of the former 19 cents pint
 Junior Waterbury has com plaint of it's own, the price of ar ice cream cone having risen to six cents and seven cents from the GUS tomary nickle at number of stores
 Fruit and vegetable prices have stayed largely at the old OF A levels, and there have even beer some reductions below ceilings.
 Meat prices about the city today remained considerably above what they had been before July l. The retail meat supply was again spotty some stores having plenty and oth- CTS having little or none available
 Thus far the big local packing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Record Gallons
 Water Consumed

Continuance of the dry spell has resulted in the greatest one-day consumption of reservoir water in the citys history. During the 24- hour period preceding yesterday noon a total of 17,98o,oO0 gallons of water was used in the city
 Numerous complaints have been registered from residents of the city's high areas that no water is obtainable during certain hours of the day particularly between 6 P. M. and P. M. These are the "dry" hours. This is a condition common to every drought period for the past many years. The low leve. of the water line makes it difficult to draw sufficient amounts during such spells.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Six Voters
 Registered Primary

Only six resident voters registered on the party primary lists yester- day. The office of the Registrar of Voters remained open until P. M. to accommodate registered voters wishing to sign the primary lists. The office will remain open next Friday also. To date 239 Demo- crats have signed their respective list as compared to 132 Republi- cans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Hospital
 Bulletins

They weren't exactly certain, but Waterbury Hospital authorities thought some sort of record was established at the hospital yester- day when l3 babies were born.
 In addition to the maternity ad- mission 48 other patients were given beds.
 Laura Rockford. 58, of 2000 ThomaSton Avenue found lylng in the road at the foot of Mount Tobe, was admitted to Waterbury Hospital at 8:45 P Nj. yesterday for treatment of a diSlocated shoulder and other body injuries. Motor Patrolman James Sweeney arrested Emil LeiSring, 55, of the same address, the Woman's brother-in-law. on charges of breach of the peace and assault.
 Discharged after treatment at St. Mary's Hospital early last night, five-year- old Francis Beg nal of 145 Locust Street, told au- thorities he was bitten by stray dog. Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg, who began a search for the animal, said he was unable to locate it's owner.
 Edwin Upson, 32, of Watertown, injured in a fall from tree in -l ;,, critical condition today at Griffin Hospital in Derby.
 John Harrell, 23 of 45 East Hawkins Street, an employe Of the Manufacturers Foundry, was treated at Waterbury Hospital at g P. M yesterday after chip from casting flew into his eye. He was later discharged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
City Controller Rotarians' Guest

City Controller Neil F. Maloney will discuss Waterbury's Pension plan at the regular weekly Rotary Club luncheon meeting slated for Tuesday, July 23. MT. Maloney is member of the city's Retirement Committee and all pension affairs are processed through his office. He was also a member of the original Pension Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
BROOKLYN
71uo Societies Hold Outings Tonorrow
Church Groups Select Bridgeport, Lake Quassapaug for Scene of
 Activities; Alliance Meets Tonight

The annual outing of the Chil- dren of Mary Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will be held tomorrow at Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport.
 The girls will meet at 7:52 at the railroad station tomorTSS sorning, and they will take the train out to Bridgeport.
 The girls who will attend the an- nual outing of the Children of Mary society of St. Joseph's Church are asked to meet in front of the old St. Joseph's School on Congress Avenue at 10 o'clock tomorrow. They will leave shortly after on chartered buses for Lake Quassa- paug.
 At a recent meeting of the society. the girls decided to attend picnic at Camp Immaculate, Putnam. July 28. The proceeds will be donated to the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Putnam.
 Miss Ann Rouf is in charge of arrangements and bus transporta- ton. All those who wish to attend are to get in touch with Miss Rouff immediately.
 Reports will be given on the re- cent picnic by the Picnic commit tee of the Lithuanian Roman Cath olic Alliance, Lithuanian Women'S s Alliance and the Workers Alliance tonight at 8 o'clock in the old St. 1oseph's school.
 The Veterans of Foreign Wars of St. Joseph's Church will meet to- morrow afternoon in the new St. Joseph's school auditorium to in- stall officers.
 Miss Adele Macenas and Miss Nell MacenaS of Russell Street are spending the weekend in New York
 Walter Adomski of Congress Ave- nue is spending few days in New York
 Mrs. Gus Butkus of Bradley Ave nue and Miss Agnes Zickus of Ed ward Street spent the day in New York recently. :.
 Victor Jagminas and Charles Re- menches of Brooklyn, N. Y, were recent guests of MT. and Mrs Wal ter Stulginskas of Bank Street, anc \ Mir. and Mrs Frank Gudiskis o1 | WatertoWn.
 The Rev Bronis Benesavage ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
Nichols Appointed On Two Committees

Arthur W. Nichols of the Water bury Savings and Loan Association has been appointed member of two committees of the United States Savings and Loan League. He will serve on the committee on building practices and also on the Chamber of Commerce committee The appointment was announced by Henry P. Irr of Baltimore, presi- dent of the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
City Employees Reduce Hours

Only skeleton departmental forces were at work today in the City Hall as employees marked the first Sat- urday of departmental shifts. The measure was put into effect this week and permits employees to have occasional Saturdays off during July and August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
CPL. JOHN KANE

4oth Bomb Wing, Erlangen. Ger many - Delayed = Cpl. John Thomas Kane, 49 Laval Street. Wa ferbury, was recently promoted to his present rank, in orders pub iished at Headquarters 10th Bomb Wing.
 Corporal Kane, who has been overseas since Decmeber l945. is a mail room clerk in the 9th Photo Tech Squadron Mail Room. Prior o entering the Army in July 1945 he was machinist for the SeoVil Mfg. Company. He attended Crosby High School.
 He has one brother in the Navy Donald Kane. water tender %. MT and Mrs. Mathew Kane, his parents live at the above address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
FIVE DISCHARGED

It. Mary J. Lecchi, 48 Ball Farm Road Oakville, was released from active duty with the Army yester- day at the Fort Dix, N. j.. separa- tion center. Four enlisted mer from Waterbury and two from this area were discharged from the Army at the same time.
 Waterbury dischargees are Sgt Henry L. Holcomb, 238 Bunker Hil. Avenue; Pfc. John w. Kenney, 3e Grown Street; TIA Raymond G Lamoureux, 276 Walnut Street and Sgt. Dominick E. Rovasio, 5 Fran ces Terrace. Men from this ares who were discharged are Pfc. John s. Twain of Torrington, and Sgt Henry M. Edmondson, IFS Meadow Street Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20

Former Waterburan Bob Burns. now stationed with the Navy in Maine. is reported to be in good condition following recent automobile accident. If you're looking for hot music for that next dance party of yours, get in touch with Opnotch drummer Ace" Hanon Ace" is at the helm of Wa terburys latest musical combnatiOn-and they're really hot! local restaurant complained today that a roast beef dinner losing money for him. He says he's paying for the meat legally than he did when the black market in the business. Dur ing the Summer months. the Waterbury Hospitals Ad hitting Office possesses the additional grace of lovely Sally kenney, recently graduated from Crosby Sally will leave in the fall begin pre- medical studies Con- necticut University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
SGT. MICHAEL AMODEO

Completing almost two years in the Army Medical Corps, Sgt Michael Amodeo son of MT. and Mrs Patsy Amodeo .409 South Leonard Street. has been dis charged from the service. He was last stationed at Mason General Hospital on Long Island
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20

firms have been, receiving eMly a fraction of their normal dsSteries and much of the meat on sSso here has come from independent packers and from Connecticut sources.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
CPL. EDWARD DovIDAITIS

Cpl. Edward Dovidaitis is now spending l0-day furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Dovidaitis 234 Alder Street. At the completion of his furlough he will report for duty to Langley Field, Va
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20
JUST JULY

CobwebS on the hedge,
 Bees in the clover, Black-eyed Susans nodding,
 That's July all over. Sun baking the grass,
 Nights hot sometimes cool, Pond lilies opening up
 In scummy garden pool. Ice cream in many flavors,
 Piled high in cones, Mosquito bitten shore folks
 Let out lots of groanS. HairdoeS getting shorter, But taller the cold drinks, Store windows showing
 Fall hats and minks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20

South Africas Department of Agriculture is offering several bur- saries in agricultural economies at American universities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20

St. Andrews Parish of New Britain visiting St. Joseph's Rectory yester- day.
 MT. and Mrs. Reginald Maton, Sr., and Atty. Patrick Zailckas of High land Avenue are spending the week end visiting at the summer home Of John Sperando of Long Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-20

Did You Know That In 1900 (according to Busi- Week. out of every II families employed do- mestc servant but by l940 there only servant for F families and by 1914 for every 20 families In another generation if this trend continues there will be only servant for every 40 families. That every city is strewn with the remains of houses ranging from dozen to 20 of these about fallen to pieces others made into houses of several apartments their trimmings and cupoos and yard fountains scrapped also the iron deer and dogs that the ornamental wonder of the city and town That 50 years most of the good better and best houses gas lighted and in country homes butter and other per ishabe stuff kept fresh in cold cellars That there is shortage at the present time of applicants in maid service for home jobs. That decline in the number of house servants is often due to smaller families the of outside service such aundres and the increase in mechanical devices for essenng labor in the home. That 50 house servant very often real part of the family who cooked did the general house. work, acted when needed nurse-mad, and had time when that done for couple of hours to herself daily and two afternoons off week. That the mother of family of from three six 50 years ago. did all the and more that done by the hired gr when domestic service could not be afforded and that most housewives and housekeepers today doing the work done by the housewife with the assistance of maids. That 1t isn't hard to push dust mop work washing machine if you have the time
 Who remembers the old days when one of the most popular Summer events the gathering of the whole neighborhOOd, if not town, at friends house watch the gradual opening of night-blooming cereus?