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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner Harry Kiasow today approved the follow ing agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific pay- ment ln case of permanent injury:
 Joseph Medford of i0oB West Main street against Princeton Knitting Mills, inc, ss0 beginning Jan. @, injury to right foot,
 Joseph Stien of Prospect aguinst American Brass Company, Metal Hose branch, e25 beginning Feb. 6, injury to right hand.
 Melkon Hougasion Of Naugatuck against Eastern Malleable Iron Company eieBe beginning March 2, injury to right hand.
 Joseph Thomas of Naugatuok against Peter Paul, Inc, of Nauga- tuck, s22.ii for five weeks, 25 per cent loss of use of right little fine ger.
 John Krolikoski of Mlllclale against Formatic Company, s30 bee ginning Feb, 2i, injury to right hand.
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IRA. Conference n
 TtUo-day Session Here
Dr. Floyd R. Eastwood of Purdue University to Give Opening Address; Panel Discussions Arranged

Dr. Floyu h hastWooa, proLessOr of industrial recreation of Purdue University and director of Research for Industrial Recreation Associa- ton, will open the Eastern confer- enee here at i2, noon, tomorrow with Q talk on What Is Industrial Recreatlonp" Dr. Eastwood s one of the pioneers for industrial recre- atlon and has devoted his entire time In research and developing this phase of recreation, LeRoy !. Begley, president of the local In. dustrial Recreation Association, and general chairman of the Conference, will give the welcome to the dele- Ration and introduce the opening speaker. At 1 D. m. the first confer- ence session, Charles baVista, man. ager of United Aircraft Club of United Aircraft Corporation, Hart ford will talk on financing a rec reation program with George T.. Ryan of Chase Brass & Copper Company as presiding officer. Dis- cussion period will follow this ses- sion.
 At S:lS problems of women's rec reation will be given by w, Ralph Higgins, president, Robertshaw Rec- reation Association of Robertshaw Thermostat Corporation, Young- wood, Pa. Joseph Brennan, recre- atlon supervisor of U, s. Time Cor poration, will introduce Higgins and conduct the discussion period which will follow. For the main session, at a 2 D. m. dinner, Frank H. zacher, assistant director of personnel, Nor ton Company, Worcester, Mass, will speak on Arrangements Interest Tn Recreation" with Frank &. Sparks, factory personnel of the Stanley Works, New Britain, pre- siding. Immediately following this meeting, The Waterbury Industrial Chorus will give several selections and during the dinner entertain ment will be offered.
 Tn the third conference session at 9 D. m. Theodore Fish of John B. Rogers Producing Company, Fostoria, Ohio, will talk on the Staging of Employe Shows" with questions and discussions being led by John O'Connor of the American Brass Company. Friday morning, the Conference will again open up with the first session coming at g a. m. Edward B. DeGroote, na- tionally known director of employe services, Servel, Inc, Evansville, Ind, and president of the National Industrial Recreation Association,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Rev. MT. Reed Discusses Voe0tionS WaS Speaker al Pearl Street NOIghhOrhOOd
 0uaa

Further guidance Co Negro youth In choosing vacations was given by Q group of speakers last night in the second of Q series of meetings arranged by Pearl Street Neighbor. hood House in connection with the observance of the Vocation oppor. tunity Campaign Week.
 Values of various types of educa' ton training programs were dis cussed last night by Rev, Jonathan E. Reed, pastor of Grace Baptlsl Church, Patrolman Cicero Booker and Miss Marietta Rhinehart, a registered pharmacist.
 About 100 young people attended the meeting,
 1T. T. Slattery of the U. s. Elm ployment Service is scheduled to speak at tonight's session on the subject Training for Ex-G1,'s," A musical program will be presented at 8 D. m, and the discussions will start at S:30. A. Williams and F. J Fogg will be chairmen of the meet ing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
DiVorce Suits
 Recorded Here

Divorce complaints involving two Waterbury marriages were filed in Superior Court today.
 Gaetano Manzella of Waterbury filed a suit against Evelyn Ryan Manzella. also of this city. claiming she has been intolerably cruel since February. i94S They were married January 2S. ie43, and have no chii- dren.
 4 charge Of cruelty also is made by Mamie Mott Names of Water bury in her complaint against AL fred H Names, also of this city. The marriage was performed Jan- uary 20, 1929. and the cruelty alleg- edly started the next month. Ths plaintiff also makes a charge of intemperanee. She seeks custody Of their three children and support. and alimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Decorations Presented 
 Col. McOue Receives
 Legion Oi Merit, Sgl.
 TalO, Silver Star

Ceremonies in the State Armory last night surrounded the presen- tation of awards to two servieemen for distinguished service during the warfl. Col. Frank P. McCue was awarded the Legion of Merit and Mlsgt. Frank |. Tate was present. ed the Silver Star. The presenta. tions were made during the regu- lar State Guard drill.
 Colonel McCue received his award for his outstanding services while in command Of the lst Intransi, Depot Group in Europe. Obtaining the Silver Star for his services as a communication chief with the First Divislan, Sergeant Tate is presently stationed in the Torring- ton office of the Army Recruiting Service in Waterbury. Both awards were presented by Col. Vernon T, Anderson, commanding officer Of the Connecticut State U. s. Army Recruiting Service. Arrangements for the presentations were made by Lt.-Col. J. Peter CoStigan, conn manding officer of the Waterbury State Guard.
 Returning to this country after over three years in the European theater, Colonel McCue resides at lel EaSton Avenue with his wife and two children. Sergeant Tate's home is in Bridgeport.
 The citation for Colonel McCue's award reads:
 Colonel Frank P. McCue, Air Corps, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorius conduct in the performance of outstand- ing service, as Commanding Of- ficer, lst 1ntransit Depot Group, from June lst, 1924 to May lst, Q lS46. Undsr the direct guidance and personal supervision of Col onel McCue, the lst Intransit Depot Group was organized, de- velopsd and expanded in @ man. her worthy of the highest com mendation. Tn the course of 62 movements in France, Belgium, and Germany, the ever diligent . units of this officers command received and distributed huge quantities of Class II and Glass W supplies, POL, bombs and ammunition with extraordinary procession and dispatch. This highly important contribution to the war effort, and particularly 10 the achievement of the Ninth Ar Force, was priniciDally due 10 the personal devotion to duty. tEe constant vigilance and the outstanding all around ability of this officer. The diligent adher- ence to duty and great technical knowledge displayed. by Colonel McCue refect great credit upon
 himself and the armed forces of the United States. Entered milf. tary service from Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Miller & Peck's Plans Expansion

The Miller & Peck Company has taken a $SOOOO0 mortgage on the building at 4l-55 South Main Street and 24-30 Brook Street, according to a document filed at the town clerks office yesterday. The State Mutual Life Assurance Company, Worcester, Mass, holds the mort gage.
 The store was purchased in De- cember at an estimated cost of $500, 900. Joseph H. Gorin. head of the Gorin Stores. Inc, of Boston, iS now president of the department store. The firm was represented by Attorney Max Traurig in the mort gage transaction.
 Plans for expanding and improv- ing the store property are now be- ing made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Fife & Drum Corps tC Get NeuU Unifornas

At a meeting last night of the East End Community Club it was voted that new uniforms for the clubs fife and drum corps would be purchased in the near future. President William Taylor presided at the meeting at which it was also disclosed that the group will sDon- sor a Mardi Gras on the Fourth of July and at that time will resume its fireworks display which was halted during the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Community Club Hears F.. Riccio

Rev. Alessio Riccio Of St. Lucy's church addressed members of the North End Community club at their regular monthly meeting in the Webster Grammar school gym. Father Riccio spoke on Juvenile Delinquency.
 Miss Adeline Rizzolo of the Web- ster school staff reported on the exceptional record" of her pupils in regar q tojuvenile delinquency.
 It was voted at the meeting to continue with present plans for aid- ing returning veterans in securing homes and to relieve the present housing conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Mary Abbott Club Opposes Airnorf

Members of the Mary Abbott community Club last night voted opposition to a proposed municipaj airport, Aaron Yarvin, president said. Club members, he said, advo- cated expenditures for such facili- ties as streets. sewers, etc, rather than for an airport at this time. He said a motion was passed to peti- ton the city for such benefits.
 An amateur night and dance to raise additional funds among the members for purposes of aiding the Council of Community Clubs is be- ing planned. To date collections have amounted to q 900, MT. Yarvin stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13

and Lincoln. If we did observe his birthday as a holiday. it might also serve to emphasize the importance of the annual infantile paralysis drive, which he began"
 sTt's My Opinion" a new fea- ture of the Waterbury Democrat, was inauguraged to bring to read CTS the opinions of people in this community on vital issues of the day and problems of human in- terest. 'It's By Opinion" will ap- pear again in the new Waterbury Democrat on Friday, when the following question will be asked; "DO you think it wise to erect prefabFieated homes here t0 ease the housing shortage, though they may not conform to the city building c0de?"
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(Continued from Page D Coyle Post in the American Legion contest. Two of the winners also captured the state championship
 If Miss O'Connell wins the county trials in New Haven she will go on to the state tournament in Hartford in April. First prize for the state oratorical winner is a one-year scholarship at university. The na- tional winner is given a four-year scholarship at a university by the American Legion.
 Bird is the son of MT. and Mrs. Carlton Bird, ST.. Cook Road. Pros- pect. He is captain of the Crosby High Schol football team and is president of the Pi Lambde Hi-Y Club. He is also a member of the Grange in Prospect. Bird is plan ming to enter Springfield College in the fall as a Physical Education major.
 Shanahan Officiates
 Col. William J. Shanahan, rep- nesenting Cpl. Coyle Post of the Am- erican Legion, told of the purpose of the contest and the awards to be given by the Legion. He introduced the contestants. The program was opened by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by James E. Moran, principal of Wilby High School. The Wilby Glee Club presented America the Beautiful and closed the pro- gram with The Star Spangled Banner" The glee club was accom- panied by Ambrose Egan, faculty advisor.
 Student delegations from Crosby and Sacred Heart High Schols as well as the Wilby High Sehol stu- dent body crowded the auditorium.
 Judges for the contest were George Grady, Miss Mary Louise Martin and Miss Geneva A. Page, members of the faculty at Wilby High School. V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Speaking Club Lists EOents

The annual card party fo the Waterbury Public Speaking Club will be held at the Central YMCA. Monday, April 22, instead of April 8, as previously announced. The The "Town Hall" meeting, an an- nual affair Of the club will be held Tuesday, April Q. These announce ments were made at the March meeting of the club at the Central YMCA last night. Following the business meeting an open forum on "Socialized Medicine" was held.
 Moderator Philip N. von Tobel called on following members for prepared talks: Earle Fl. Blan- chard, Roy A. Ferris, William J. ORourke and William Page wright. A general discussion followed.
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an IS i/2 cents an hour increase for all.
 Negotiations were broken of at this point. Commissioner Tguax left the city and some sources expected long deadlock.
 However. on Monday company officials asked union leaders by tele- phone If they were willing to meet again, Union spOkesmen accepted, and the conferences were resumed. Informal discussions Monday were followed by Q formal company offer yesterday. Once the wage issue was settled, agreement on other points was quickly reached. and late yes- terday afternoon the company an- nounced that management and the union negotiating committee had reached an accord on all points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Eccentric Farmer .Succunsbs 0t 06

Springfield, Vt. March ls-(UP- An eccentric 66-year-old farmer who held an auction seven years ago to pay for his funeral expenses died at a eonyalescent home here yesterday
 Albert T. Billings collected about e260 from the sale of livestock and farm implements in 1889.
 Because he didn't like the fancy names which city folks gave te their country estates. Billings nick named his Perkinsville farm "Mur- derer's Gulch."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
DOMINIC TRAPAsso, Recently Returned Veteran, Sl Leunsbury Street.

Ntlank ho' lie was . great president When he went into of. hee the country was on the verge of bankruptcy and he put it on a sound basis, He also brought about ma y needed social reforms and did A SWnll loh of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Country Clubs
 Report Recorded

The annual report of the Water bury Country Club was placed on nle today at the oflee Of Town Clerk Mary c. kilmartin. Officers listed are President. Raymond F. Bassett: !: vlee-presldent, Alexander Bryan; treasurer Paul Monroe; secretary J. Warren Upson,
 Directors listed are: D, ?. MarFi- man, J, Francis smith. Henry O oFiggs, Frederick R. Kellogg, c. H. Granger, John H. Gilbert, L. J. Hart snow deeeased), D, s. dFanniss and Paul '. Fenton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Firen1en Smother Six Brush Fires

r1femen feSp0nded 70 seven alarms today, six of which were in response to the seasonal brush fire.
 Brush fires weer answered at e:55 a. m. at 3l6 South Leonard Street: at i0:50 a. m. at Bucks Hill Road: at li:il a. m. at Sunnyside Avenue and Wilson Street; at ii:5e a. m. at 3S6 Fairfield Avenue; at 1928 D. m. at Coma Avenue and at i2:35 ?. m. at Nicholas Street.
 4 fixe in a shsd ct l47 Washing ton Avenue was 'extinguished ct i0:38 a. m. by firemen from -agine Company Three.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Clothes Stolen
 From Laundry

Police reported today that s4O0 worth of mems and womens clothes were stolen sometime last night from the Imperial Laundry at IA Edwin Avenue. Detective Joseph Dunphy said that thieves entered the building after they broke gaY- age door window and reached iNa and turned the latch.
 Also investigating the theft is Detective Sgt Anthony Mariana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Hospital Bulletins

After he was struck on the head yesterday afternoon by Q baseball bat, Leroy Baker, son Of Mir. and Mrs, Weldon Baker of 17 Baldwin Street, WateFtOwn received treatment at Waterbury Hospital for . fracture of the skull. Authorities said today that Che youth, reported to be ln good condition, was resting com. fOrtably. Me was admitted At 6,S0 D. m, yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Washington Park .Sfars to Perform

Mrs, Mary D. ByTnes is in charge of the St. PatFick's Day entertain ment which will be held March ie, at the Washington Park ceeimunity House. sponsored by the Community Club.
 Some oi her sta oFm for the Washington :. slelghhoFhocd Thursday afternoon ct i:30. These will include Fay. Clark. M. C.. on VERY. The Misses Helen Kelley, Ann uTenier. and Alison ByFnes VIII contribute at this time some Of the numbers to be presented Saturday night. among them ''The Wearing Of the Green" Danny Boy" and ''Too-ra-loo-ra."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
MRS. WARREN WENTWORTH, HHoua.svsf.
2S3 River Street;

"Yes, he was a great presi- dent and should be honored in this way. He was a great friend of the common people and fought to make their lot a better one. He deserves much credit for bring inO fa li0hf the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
Housing Authority
 In Meeting Today

A meeting Of the Waterbury Housing Authority was held at noon at the oftice of the Diocesan Bureau, Church Street. Richard ". G0ss act- ed as chairman in the absence of Lester Y. Young, chairman.
 Other members are: Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick. John !. Drlscoll and Joseph DeLauFttis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13

The extension service of the University of Illinois reports that shagbark hickory and white oak are among the best fuel woods. Other good fuel woods are black walnut, black locust, osage orange. ash, maple. sycamore and honey locust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13

wPA. He said at the time there wasn't enough money in the Treas ury to give Us any more, but he found enough money when the war came to spend billions" MAURICE A. GRUSKAY, Attorney at Law,
 ll Clinton Street:
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hardships of the lower classes and for his fight for labor. Ever since the infantile paralysis drive began, his birthday has been observed throughout the country anyway, so we might as well make it a legal holiday"
 CHARLES WILLIAM, Recently Returned Veteran, TOOlsester,
 g Second Avenue:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
JOSEPH sHUGRUE, Painter, SS Brook Street:

NO. els dead, and bee sides, f we keep going, every day will be Q holiday. Fur thermore I don't think Franklin Roosevelt was a great president All I ever got out of the New Deal was siS.50 a week on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13

w II, h c name of RooSe- welt I'm
 thin king of both P. D. R. n d T c d d y Roosevelt - sig nihes achieve ment in the minds of Amer ican people, and warrants set- ting aside a Raneayelt lav
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13

"Yes, I think that during his service to the United States he did as well as any man who ever sat in the preside n t ial chair. Tn fact
 I think he rates in meritorious service as presi- dent wit h Waslain Q f n n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
MASSES

KELLEY - Months mind Mass of requiem wIil be celebrated Thurs day morning, at 1880 o'clock, at the SS. Peter and Paul Church, for the repose of the soul of the late John T. Kelley.
 OATEs-Month mind Mass of rec quiem will be celebrated Thurs day morning, at 7:30 o'clock. at the St. Francis xavier's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Mary Oates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13

Franklin was probably the first American with sufficient foresight to see this new era which is on the wing. Teddy was, in my opin- ion, a symbol of virile Americanism to the rest Of the world. He paved the way in world leadership for Franklin, and I hope our present administration will grasp this lead- ership."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13

prosecuting the war. His true great- ness lies in the fact that he was Q strong champion of labor However, I do not think he was as outstand- ing as Washington or Lincoln"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13

The United states has ee2 dis- iinct species Of trees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-13
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Question, Do you think Con. neotlout should follow Ken. lucky, by making the late Pres. ident Franklin D, Roosevelt's g birthday Q national hollday9
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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1946-07-11

Crow Agency on Monday morn
ing from Denver, Col. Mrs.
Selles is visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. STAN
ton, parents of Lieutenant
Selles, who will join them here
next Sunday while on his fur
Tough. 1t. Selles is stationed at
Lowry Field, COL, as an instruc-
tor in the army air corps.
Word has been received by
MI. and Mrs. James w. Stan
ton from their son, Staff Ser
geant Harold G. Stanton, that
he will be discharged from the
army at Camp Beale, Cal, and
expects to be home next Sum-
day, July IA. Sergeant Stanton
recently returned from France.
The following is an excerpt
from the army paper at Cha
mute Fled, ILL.,, regarding Cliff
ford Whiteman, son of Petec
Whiteman of Crow Agency:
"Chanute Fields pugilistically
inclined ringmen put on anoth-
err fine show for fisticuff fans
Tuesday in the sports arena
with a card of six bouts. The
crowd watched a much-dis-
cussed knockout in the heavy
weight bout and a TKO in the
light-heavy division With four
decisions. Top bout-at least
the most discussed fight was
the heavyweight battle between
Clifford Whiteman and Joe
Tullos. Whiteman came through
in the second round of festivi-
ties with a decisive KO."
Private Glen H. Redfield, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Redfield,
arrived home On July 2 on a
15-day delay enroute. Private
Redfield was enroute from Fort
Bliss, Texas, to Fort Tustus,
Va.
Walter J. Wood, Charles M.
Vanoss and Cline Fleming spent
the Fourth at Red Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Louk and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence J. Mum
spent the Fourth on Lodge
Grass creek.
Mr.. ad Mrs. James w. STAN
ton and family spent the
Fourth at Lodge Grass visiting
with Clark Stanton and family.
Dick Smith returned on Sat-
urday from Lander, Wyo.,
where he has been visiting
friends for the past three
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1946-07-11

Thrower, Clyde McAfferty, M.
and Mrs. Joe Olenik, ST., Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Mills, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Olenik, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Klein, Mrs. Gallord. Al
berta May, Jim Rogers, Mar
garet Brennan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jake Schultz and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Olenik.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hert
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Ed o.
enik Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Newell and
family were dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Herbel on
the Fourth.
Pauline Bowers, who is en-
ployed in Billings, and Harriet
Taylor, who is attending Nor
NAL school there spent the hol-
idayS at home.
Mrs. D. W. Carper, Mrs. Pow
ers, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Rogers
and Lloyde Carper picnicked
az the teacherage on the
Fourth with Mr.. and Mrs. Tay-
lor and Harriet.
Colleen Ransier was in Town.
send on July 4.
Mrs. Charles Rogers visited in
Billings several days this week.
MI. and Mrs. H. J. Bowers of
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North Valley News

Mrs. Lyle Hammond is visit
ing in California for a few
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Klein and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Olenik spent
the Fourth in Red Lodge.
The young folks of the valley
held a charivari and dancing
party in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Hussey and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ted Kallen last Saturday.
Mrs. Andrew Kallen enter
tanned at dinner in honor Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Kallen Sun
day. Guests present were MI.
and Mrs. Darr Kicker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Hariin, Mr.. and Mrs. H. 6.
Wells, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe ellis.
Mrs. Cecilia Burchette, Mrs.
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Hardin Tribune Herald. Thursday. July II. 1876

Mr.. and Mrs. John Rob o.
Great Falls spent Friday night
at the John Besel home. Sat-
urday night the men went fish
ing and a fish fry was enjoyed
on Sunday. Guests were Mr..
and Mrs. John Rob and Miss
JEANNE RanSier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walt KurtZ
have sold their farm to Jake
DeWald.
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Charlo, Mont, former residents
of the valley, arrived Wednes-
day for an indefinite stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Besel OF
Toppenish, Wash, were week.
end guests at the John Besel
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Water
house Of Granger spent Thurs
day with MIR. and Mrs. John