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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
JuryFoiIs
 ToAgree in Clark Case

Disagreement was reported by a Superior Court jury of seven wom- en and five men last night in the Clark will action, following more than four hours of deliberation, and 8 mistrial was called by Judge Edward J. Quinlan.
 The jury started deliberations shortly before 3 D. m., and the dis agreement was reported at 6 P. M. after the jurist summoned the jur- OTIS from the deliberations room.
 Mrs. Doris Downs of Meriden, foreman, told the judge there was no hope for agreement.
 The action was brought by five second cousins of the late Mrs. Sarah J. Clark of Catherine Ave- nue, whose will left the bulk of her estate to her housekeeper. Mrs. Helen Crichton. and a friend. Miss Helen Stoddard.
 The cousins claimed Mrs. Clark did not have testamentary capacity at the time the will was drawn, July II, 1945. and that she was un- duly influenced. Mrs. Clark died Aug. IS, 1945 at the age of 92.
 Appealing from acceptance of the will were Elizabeth Pouard, Jean nette Slade, Sarah J. Howard, and Robert Callahan. all of Waterbury, and William Welch of West Haven.
 A new trial is expected to be claimed at the fall or winter term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Nurses Glass Opens June 6
 ExpectaRt Mothers
 Invited to Session

The Visiting Nurses Association announces that commencing Thurs day, June 6, all classes for expect ant mothers and women who are interested, will meet at the Y.WCA., 30 Prospect Street. The demand for these classes has been so great that larger quarters were necessary. The new location at the Y.WC.A. is ideal. It is easily reached as it is only a half block from buses on Grove Street or a half block from the bus stop on the green.
 The room for these classes is most attractive, and 1t is large enough so there is plenty of room to demonstrates all lessons the young mother of today wants to know propert diet, the amount and use of the layette, clothes that are comfortable and smart, proper pre- natal care, bathing the baby, and all other problems concerning her. selfg and the baby.
 Miss Margaret Adair, member of the staff of the Visiting Nurses Association, will be on hand, to welcome old and new members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Housing |Heod Scores
 Three Groups

Members of Waterbury's Housing Advisory Committee, the Waterbury American Legion and Veterans oi Foreign Wars were scored as "in- adequate" by John Cooney, Jr. chairman of the Waterbury Veterans Housing Committee last night at a meeting of 30 members in the Y M. c. A. ,
 The attack resulted from e meet ing of the group with Mayor John S. Monagan and following the attend ance of a committee at the recent board of aldermen's meeting.
 Referring to the advisory commit tee as consisting of honorary mem- bers only" Mir Cooney asked one member of his organization be ap- pointed to the advisory committee This the Mayor is reported to have agreed to. Lawrence Mum, a mem- Der of the organization, was named to serve.
 Nicholas Movie, president of the Waterbury Veterans Committee, cit- ed the organization as a group of independent veterans seeking to ad- just housing and other problems of local veterans.
 The housing committee was ask ed to continue their investigations during the week and report on Tuesday when another meeting of Waterbury Veterans will be held at the Central Y. It was voted to so- licit the aid of J. Francis Smith in their handling of their housing problems, and MT. Smith is to be invited to attend future meeting to hear their situation and to be asked for advice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
New Divorce Suits Filed

Three new divorce actions were filed in Superior Court today.
 Warren D. Wanamaker of Naug- atuck seeks a divorce from Vera Dinnick Wanamaker of Stamford on the grounds of cruelty Thev were married July 2, 1928. at Jersey City, N J.. and the cruelty alleg- edly started June 1. 1880. They have two children.
 Claiming her husoand has been cruel since Feb. 1, 1940, Rachel Toperose Tommone of Waterbury filed a suit against Thomas Tom none, also of this city. They were married April IS, 1889, at New York City. Alimony is sought by the c!aintiff.
 Frances Sebastian Ross of Wa terhury filed an action against John H. Ross of Torrington, claiming he has been cruel since Jan. 1. 1922 They were married June 19, 1888 The plaintiff seeks alimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
OBITUARY

BROMAGE-Mrs. Ellen Bromage, 31 Giles Street, died this morning at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness.
 Born in New Britain, the daugh- ter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Gunning) Connerton, Mrs. Brom- age came to Waterbury 30 years ago.
 She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, member of the Rosary Confraternity of the Par ish, and a member of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women.
 Survivors include her husband, Richard Bromage; one daughter, Mrs. Alice Crawford, Waterbury; two grandchildren, Betty Jean Crawford and Pvt. Frederick Craw- ford, U. s. Army. Fort Knox; also three sisters, Mrs. Louis HuSs, of Hartford, Mrs. Jams McHugh, of Hartford. and Mrs. George Ma cauley, of New Britain.
 Also surviving are several nieces and nephews among whom is Rev. Harry L. Huss, s, J., Boston, Mass.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27O West Main Street, on Friday at 8:15 P. M. to the Sacred Heart Church where a requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 6 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, New Britain. Friends may call Wednesday from T to 10 o'clock, and Thursday from 3 to 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29

of the local chapter, which has long attempted to establish suitable quarters for the many services of the local chapter, staffed by hum dreds of volunteers and Is paid workers, under the direction of Miss Margaret Orr Benade.
 Indicating the long need for ade- quate housing, every room, every closet, and every cupboard is being utilized by the local chapter.
 Spacious Living Room
 Board meetings and social func- tions are being held in the spa ciouS beamed-ceiling living room which offers view of the lovely garden. The dining room, reception halls, sun porch, and other rooms on the first floor, have been con- verted into pleasant, well-ighted working quarters for the adminis- tration staff, Camp and Hospital service, the Motor Corps, and the Home Service which today employs a corps of clerical workers.
 Rooms on the second floor are now in use by the Nursing Service, Speakers Bureau, Accounting De- partment, Nurses Aid, Production Corps, Volunteer Special Services, Nurses Aid, Nutrition service. The large Home Nursing classroom, equipped with cots and other hos pital appointments, provides first class study quarters.
 Cuttinf1 and sewing rooms, fitted with long tables and machines, make ideal workroomS for the many Red Cross volunteers who are making clothes for foreign relief.
 Third Floor Studio
 A large, well-lighted studio, on the third floor, has been converted into attractive quarters for mem- bers of the Junior Red Cross. The Water Safety Service and First Aid Service are also located on this floor, as age storage rooms for 200 cots and 400 blankets for use in disasters.
 The large laundry room in the basement has been converted into an attractive kitchen, equipped with cupboards, electric refrigerator, and stove, for use by the Canteen Corps. The shelves of the large pantry are lined with hundreds of canned food products for use in case of disaster.
 Guests who toured the Chapter House yesterday commented upon the well-planned arrangement of all services, co-ordinating efficient ly in providing many useful ser vices to the community at large.
 Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. Leavenworth Sperry; second vice-chairman, Mrs. Carl Weyand, secretary; Mrs. Patrick Healey, wife of Judge Patrick Healey, chairman; Mrs. H. Mitchell Wallace, wife of the vice-chair1nan; Mrs. John M. Burrall, wife of the honorary chair man, and Mrs. Thomas Moore, wife of the treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
State Commissioner Discloses Nelv Plans
Waterbury's Traffic Situation To Be Relieved; New Thofoughfare in East End Among First Proposals

Plans for the construction of g new thoroughfare through the Eas' Ind section of Waterbury. will be submitted for bids within the next year, 1t was revealed by William J. Cox, state highway commissioner yesterday speaking at meeting of the Waterbury Rostary club.
 Potential development of the tforoughfare has been reported on here in the past through the City's Plan Commission which assisted the state highway department in devel- oping the plans. The commission received praise from MT. Cox yes terday for its cooperation with a particular citation extended to Plan Engineer T. L. Scott-Smith.
 The plans call for an alternate route to East Main Street from a widened Union Street. Cat its in- tersection with South MainD to a viaduct over the Mad River and ad- jacent streets and properties to a new road paralleling Bridge Street. to Hamilton Avenue and thence continuing across the Scovill prop critics to East Main Street.
 FavOrS Gasoline Tax
 The state highway commissioner also urged the adoption of one cent gasoline tax for Connecticut a measure that went down to de- feat at the l945 session of the legis- latue. Mayor John s. Monagan, Waterbury's state senators and rep reSentatives and The Waterbury Democrat all advocated the measure ct the time.
 Funds derived from such a tax were to be used to match the share of federal funds sought for exten- sion and rebuilding of ConnecUicuts $ highways. The matching is to be done on 8 55-45 basis.
 Citing Waterbury's traffic prob lem as one of the most difficult, the commissioner said that he an- tdcipated that the new route would offset many of the current loca! traffic difficulties.
 Heavy Traffic Here
 Department surveys, he said, show that 85 per cent of the traffic on main roads leading 10 Water bury is destined to some point in the city The surveys also reveal that about 50 per cent Of the in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29

Star Spangled Banner, and Amer ica.
 George R. Lynch, president o1 Washington Park Community CluE will place the traditional wreath at the Scully Plaque, on the greens ward in front of the Community House.
 A quartet of women aR members of the Community Club will render America, the Beautiful l'-and Mrs James Carroll will sing Gounod's Ave Maria"
 Mrs. Loretta Brick, secretary of Washington Park Community Club will read the names of the fifty-four deceased members of the club, and her aides will be Miss Mary Blacker and Miss Frances Murphy. Music will be by DeZinno's orchestra.
 Taps will be sounded by Wallace Inglis, Jr., and Charles Probst.
 Exercises will start at 2:30 o'clock, in case of rain, the exercises will be held in the Community House. Thomas Conway, president of the Earbenders has asked all members of his club to attend the exercises, and to report at the Community House at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon
 Taxpayers of The Hill attended the meeting last night at Washing ton Park Community House and heard from Oscar Leibrick, and An thony Martino, representative of the Combined Community Clubs. Leaf lets were distributed to those at- tending and MT. Leibrick gave a lengthy talk enlightening those at tending on some of the fine points of the Revaluation which the C. c. c. have been working on for the past four months.
 Committee for the Carnival which Washington Park Community Club will have next week starting June 3rd, and running for one week until June 9th, both inclusive, are all rea- dy for Monday nights performance, was reported by MT. Louis Lynch, chairman of the committee. Car nival will be held on Mulcahy School Grounds. There will be II booths, and a Ferris Wheel, and Merry Co., Round. Prizes to suit young and old will be on all the stands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Employment Upin Areo
 Connecticut Coins
 33,8OO Workers

Boston, May 29. (UP)-Employ. ment in New England reached the highest level since V-J day lasl month, the U. s. Labor Depart. ment reported today.
 The number of workers rose from 1,393,70O in March to 1,460,2OO i1 April, an increase of nearly per. cent. That was 19 percent below the wartime peak reached in June 1943, but 25 percent higher than ir September. 1889, when the European War began.
 The Department reported that the greatest increase was in the durable goods industries where g large number of strikes were set tied and reconversion problems were solved
 The textile industry, which ex. banded 10 percent in the last year gained 2,500 workers during AprA while the leather industry added 2,500-reaching a level IT percent higher than in April, 1945.
 Only major drop in employment was in the lumber and furniture industries. Weather unfavorable for logging cost the lumber indus try $500 workers while the furni- ture and finished lumber industries dropped 66O.
 The upward trend in manufac- turing employment was most pro- nounced in Connecticut with an increase of $500 workers from March to April. Massachusetts em- ployment rose by 37,800 workers, Rhode Islands by 1900; Vermont and New Hampshire experienced only moderate changes and Maine employment dropped 5.8 percent due to unfavorable conditions and seasonal contractions in the lumber industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
WASHINGTON HILL
Community Group ir1 Memorial Services
 Washington Park Club To Honor
 Deceased Members at Annual
 Exercises Tomorrow
EXerClSeS I OmOrrOW

William Stack, chairman of the Memorial Day Committee, reported on the program at last nights meet ing of the Washington Park Com munity Club.
 Guest speakers he reported will be Mayor John s. Monagan and c. Arthur Dubois. The Rev. John O'Connor of St. Francis Xavier parish, and the Rev. Webb Wright of the Federated Churches of South Waterbury will also officiate.
 Frank Sacco, ScoutmaSter of Post g will have boys in his troop give the Pledge to the Flag with orches- tra accompaniment.
 Miss Joan Sorbo will sing The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
182 to Get Religious Diplomas

The 18th annual graduation serv- ices cf the Week Day Schools of Religion win be held tonight at St. iJohn's Episcopal Church with ls2 children of the eighth grades re- ceiving diplomas from the Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, pastor of the First Congregational Church and chairman of the schools.
 Twenty-Five teachers who have been responsible for the success of the schools in the past IS years will attend the commencement program ct which the graduation sermon will be preached by the Rev. Fran ris O. Ayres, Jr., pastor of St. Johns Church. Other clergymen who will participate in the diversified pro- gram will be the Rev. John J. 6navely, First Methodist pastor, the Rev. David P. Gaines, First Baptist pastor, and the Rev. M. Webb wright, South Congregational pas- tor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
HouseluiDes May Stand m Bread Line by June

channels is exhausted. Most sec tions will feel the bread pinch most in late June, reports showed, just before the new wheat crop begins moving to the mills.
 Many of the nations mills had shut down completely. Others had exhausted their domestic wheat and were milling only for government export.
 One-half of the 600 mills in Kansas and Missouri reported shut down and the remainder expected to close by June l. In the great milling center of Minneapolis, Pills bury's "A" mill and the white flour mill of General Mills, Inc, were closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29

Continued from Page D delegate to the World Jewish Con- gress in Geneva, Switzerland, and in 1899 was a delegate to the World Zionist Congress in that country. He is a member of the national ex- ecutive of the Zionist Organization of America From 1897 to 1899 he was president of the Connecticut Zionist Region. The rabbi is also member of the executive of the Rabbinical Assembly of America.
 Active In Civic Work
 Locally, the rabbi was one of the organizers of the Community Chest An executive in the Waterbury Chapter. Red Cross, he also served on the War Defense Council and the Unity and Amity Committee appointed by the Mayor. Rabbi Greenfield is member of the Ro- tarv Club in Waterbury,
 He will take up residence in Indi- snapolis in September with his wife, the former Buzya Rich Of Newark N ' At present they are residing at 36o Cooke Street.
 In a resolution accepting his res- ignation. the Beth Israel Syna- gogue stated:
 "The Beth Fl Synagogue being keenly aware of the conscientious and loyal and effective service that Rabbi William P. Greenfield has given to the congregation and to the Jewish community of Water bury during the last fourteen years, regrets exceedingly that the time has come when it must yield him to a larger congregation.
 His sincere devotion to the cause Of Israel, his untiring labor in be- half of zionism, his deep concern for the physical, mental and spirit ual welfare of his congregation will endear him to his new friends just as it has made him beloved by us.
 "The Beth Fl Synagogue, how ever, takes both consolation and pride in the fact that its Rabbi has been selected by a congregation which is three times larger in mem- bership, to be its spiritual counselor and leader.
 Tt is, therefore, with feeling of mixed sorrow and pride that we ac- cept Rabbi Greenfeld's resignation. We wish him and Mrs. Greenfield much happiness in their new home"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Jan1ele Detachment
 To March in Parade

Former Marines and those on furlough are invited by Jamele Detachmen&, Marine Corps League, to take part in Memorial Day ex- ercises tomorrow with the group.
 The Marine unit will attend the memorial Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church at 8 a. m. and march in the parade at 10 A. M.
 The national convention of the Marine organization, scheduled for Norfolk, Va, late in August, will instead be held in another city be- cause of the hotel shortage ac- eording to Edward c. Scholey. past state commandant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Tea, Reception Held Ne1u Headquarters
Many Visitors Inspect Attractive Hom Of Local Red Cross Chapter;
 All Departments Now Concentrated

Marking the installation of all services under the same roof, the Waterbury Chapter of the Ameri- can Red Cross yesterday sponsored tea and reception for the public at Chapter house or Grove Street.
 More than 100 persons in attend ance were taken on tour of the rambling 30-room structure, which was formerly the dwelling of the Frederick Chase family. The re- moval of the administration offices and Home Service this month to Chapter house, it was pointed out, marked a milestone in the history
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Bakery Output Lou
By UNITED PRESSl

Many American houseWiVes may be standing in bread lines next month, survey showed today
 Bakers reported that curtailment of flour milling for lack of wheat had cut their bakery goods produc- ton from 20 to 50 per cent.
 Reports showed that hysterical buying in some sections had ac- centuated the shortage. Consum- CTS at Detroit, Raleigh, N. C., and Cleveland already are queuing up each morning for their supplies.
 The scarcity of bakery supplies will grow steadily worse during June, millers and bakers agreed, as flour in wholesale and retail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Cleaners To Hear
 Dr. Louis BacRhus

Dr. Louis c. Backhus will be the guest speaker tonight at the meet ing of the Waterbury Cleaners Associated in the Colonial Room of The Elton. He will speak in the interest of the current anti-cancer campaign.
 Plans will be discussed this eve ming for the associations sponsor ship of a softball contest between members of the Fire and Police Departments, The game will be staged at Municipal Stadium on Monday, June 30th. A number of other features, including the ap- pearance of several drum corps. is being planned. The proceeds will be given to the local cancer fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Wiggins Sells
 Community HolI

John and Katherine Magnavice purchased six-family house with a five-car garage and community hall at 1913 North Main StrAt from Gabriel and Bernice Wig s<,s according to a warranty deed filed at the town clerks yes- terday. Tax stamps on the deed showed the purchase price to be approximately $16,000.
 An 5000 mortgage on the prop erty was taken out by the new owners from Gabriel and Bernice vSsZgins. The transaction was han dled by Attorney Albert J. Bronsky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
VondoIs Smosh
 Parkway Liqhts

Street lights in the Chase Park way section will remain unlighted for some time yet, said spokesman for the Connecticut Light and Pow CT Company. The lights, smashed by vandals, will not be replaced un- til the company is able to obtain hard-to-get materials, the spokes- man said.
 He explained strikes and short ages of raw material in the electri- cal industry have held up the ship ments of necessary equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
No City or Rural
 Deliveries Thursday

There will be no city or rural de- liveries of mail with the exception of special delivery tomorrow be- cause of Memorial Day, Postmaster Charles A. Babin said today. All Post Office windows will also be closed.
 Mall will be picked up from boxes according to the regular hol- iday schedule. Clerks handling out going and incoming mail at the Post Office will work as per sched- ule, Babin said. The Waterville sta- ton will also be closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
VA Hospitals
 Investigated

Washington, May 29-- --(UP)-At- torney-General Tom c. Clark today ordered Federal grand jury investi- gations into alleged abuses of pat tents in veterans hospitals at Northampton, Mass, and Marion Ind.
 Clark directed the U s. attorneys at Boston and Fort Wayne, Ind to make immediate inquiries and place the facts before grand juries as quickly as possible.
 His action followed reports from the Veterans Administration that some attendants in these hospitals appear to have committed wanton assaults on patients"
 The Justice Department said the Veterans Administration had dis charged attendants involved but wanted to determined whether criminal prosecution should be in- stituted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
House to Act O., Case BiH

Washington, May 29-WP)- The House Rules Committee to- day cleared the way for House action on the Senate-amended Case Bill for permanent curbs on strikes.
 The committee granted a rule which would permit a motion for House concurrence in Senate amendments to the original House version.
 This strategy, if successful, would complete congressional action on the measure without further delay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
British Government Protests to Belgrade

London, May % (UP)-The Britt ish government disclosed today that it had protested formally to Bell grade against alleged Yugoslav "obstructionism" in Northeast Italy and a general u1friendly attitude" toward Great Britain.
 The British note listed numerous instances of alleged Yugoslav Tack of cooperation and obstruction to the Allied Military Governments efforts to keep the peacO in Zone B of veneda oiulia."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Blsl,,,s Sell Bank Street Property {.

Property on the easterly side of Bank Street has been purchased by the 95 Bank Street Corporation from Bernard Lee and Paul c. Blum according to quit claim deed filed at the town clerks office yesterday. The purchase price was approx irnately $60.00O according 10 the internal revenue stamps on the dee1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Eleanor Byrnes
 Seekinq Divorce

Eleanor Banfe Byrnes of Water bury filed a divorce action in Su- perior Court yesterday against Charles L. Byrnes, also of this city, on the grounds of cruelty and in- temperance. They were married Oct. 29, 1928, and the cruelty allegedly started Jan. 1, 1880. The plaintiff seeks custody of their child, and al- imony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-29
Decision ReserUed h Accident Trial

Judge Richard s. Swain reserved decision yesterday afternoon in the $650 civil action brought by William Gross of Plymouth against Joseph Rubbo and his son, Anthony, both of Waterbury, following trial in Common Pleas Count.
 The plaintiff claimed his car, parked on North Main Street Dec. 8, was damaged when it was struck by a car owned by Joseph Rubbo and operated by his son.