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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
'MemoriuI Moss Held For Capt. Goffney
 City Court Personnel Attended Services
 Saturday

The Rev. John A. Conlan, pastor, was celebrant of the requiem high Mass Saturday morning at 9 at st. Margaret's Church for Capt. John w. Gaffney, son of Judge and Mrs. John l.. Gaffney of 1S7 Tower Road. Capt. Gaffney, a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, N. Y, died June 1, on Luzon in the Philippines, strick- en with acute poliomyelitis while serging as adjutant to the comman- der of the Philippine Islands anti aircraft defense.
 Seated in the sanctuary were the Rev. George Reilly of the Immacu- late Conception Church and the Rev. John Dial of the Sacred Heart Church. John L. Bonn was ore ganiSt and Mrs. Robert McKiernan was soloist. At the end of Mass Mrs. McKiernan sang The Star Spangled Banner"
 A delegation of court personnel was led by Judge Charles R. Sum- ma, City Court converting an hour later Saturday to permit the staff to attend the memorial Mess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Gun Play Disrupts Little Card Gan1e''
John Knight Captured Following Police Pursuit Bound Over for Superior Court
 Hearing; Bullet Crazes Woman

TWO men arralgned before Judge John L, Gatfney In City Court this morning, were ordered held for the next term of Superior Court.
 The two are John Knight, 43, of 636 Bank Street, charged with as- sault with intent to kill, and Peter Krakauskas, 37, of 294 Washington Avenue, charged with attempted breaking and entering, Bonds for Knight were set at 5000, and for Krakauskas, at $i 900.
 Knight and several companions Inspector Joseph R. Bender said were playing a card game, Georgia Skin," at the Bank Street address Saturday night. Knight became in- Volved In an argument with another card player, Hartlie Gray of the same address, and fired three shots at the man with revolver while standing in another room.
 Woman Hit
 The third shot, the Inspector said, grazed the right cheek of a kihitzer, Madge Jackson, also of the same address. Before being taken to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment of the flesh wound, the woman called the police,
 It. Ernest Pakul, Sgt. Edward Sullivan and Detective George Me- Elligott were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival they saw a car pulling away from the apartment and were informed that It was Knight and his companions.
 The police gave chase and over- took the fleeing car near the River side cemetery. It. Pakul said Knight has tossed the gun from the car In an attempt to throw 1t over the cemetery fence. The gun hit the fence and Knight stepped from the car to retrieve the weapon. It was then that police apprehended him,
 One other card player, Plank Ed wards, 3i, of s4 Canal Street, was arrested on a charge of breach of the peace. The man was given a continuance to July 2,
 Krakauskas was apprehended by Patrolman Joseph Flaherty who dis covered the door screen and door glass of the Royal Restaurant at 2l Congress Avenue briken about 2:30 A. M. Sunday.
 Patrolman Flaherty summoned detectives James Stack and Paul Moyinhan. The three climbed the rear stairs and discovered the ac- cused hiding behind boxes there,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
 Activities For Summer
 0ut.DooF Supper,
 Song Fest
 Tomorrow Evening
OMOFTOW Evening

The Business and Industrial De- partment of the Y.WC.A, will open it's summer program tomorrow even- ing with an out-door supper and song fest. A "cook-out'' will be served in the garden at o'clock after which the group will join in the singing of old and familiar melodies.
 During the months of June, July and August any young woman in the Community Is welcome to join in the Tuesday night recreational activities. For those who enjoy exercise there will be yard games in- cluding badminton, deck tennis, archery, ping pong, and volley ball The less active may play croquet or just lounge. Those who wish to dance will find the Blue Room" Q pleasant one.
 Throughout the season Tuesday evening will be devoted to the in- terests of young women in the city, Each week Q program will be planned for their participation and entertainment.
 Anyone wishing to attend the sup- per tomorrow evening may make reservations by calling the Y.WC.A, at 30 Prospect Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
 Passing Of Jim WoIker
 Oldest Municipal
 Employe Enjoyed
 Many MonOrs

James R. Walker, 70, city plumb ing inspector for the past 46 years, and oldest city employe in terms of service, died yesterday morn ing at the Waterbury Hospital. Ill but four weeks at his home he was removed to the hospital Saturday afternoon. He had resided at S9 Montgomery Street.
 Known as Waterbury's unofficial "offlcia" weatherman he kept and arranged the daily weather record ings Died with the city engineers office.
 Past president of the American Society of Sanitary Engineers and permanent librarian for the society at the time of his death, he had also been secretary of the associa- tion for l6 years.
 He was a member of the board of governors and the purchasing and housing committees of the Water bury Lodge of Elks. He was also a member of the Foresters of Am- erica and odd Fellows.
 MT. Walker was born December Sl, 1875, in Plymouth son of the late John and Mary (Ross) Walker He has resided in Waterbury, how ever, since early childhood.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs, Phoebe Ellen (Biggs) Walker: a son, James B. Walker, Waterbury and brother, Robert Walker New Haven.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Mulville Funeral Home, 27C West Main Street, the Rev. pr. John c, Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational Church officiating Burial will be in old Pine Grove Cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 10 P. M Members of the Waterbury Master Plumbers Association will meet at The Elton tonight at 8 to 90 tc the funeral home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Services For Dr. GiIyoFd Wednesday
 Late Veterinarian
 PFacileed Mere
 Over 36 Years

Funeral services for pr. Arthur T. Gilyard of Litchfleld Road, Wa tertown who died yesterday morn ing at the Waterbury Hospital fol- lowing a brief illness, will be held Wednesday at il A. M. at the AL derson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue.
 A native of Seymour, pr. Gilyard had been a veterinarian in this city for S6 years. He had practiced for a short time previously in New Haven and Wallingford.
 Dr. Gilyard, a graduate of Cor nell University, was president of Veterinary Registration Examiners and was past president of the Con- necticut State Veterinary Medical Association. He also had held offices in the American Veterinary Medical Association.
 He was a charter member and past president of the Rotary Club, a S2d degree Mason, member of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Democrat WATR Forum To Discuss Big Fight

Freight estimate of the respec- tive chances of heavyweight cham pion Joe Louis and contender Billy Conn will be presented tonight over station WATR at g P. M. This is the regular weekly Waterbury For um of the Air program arranged and directed by The Waterbury Democrat.
 Speakers tonight will be four well-known Waterbury sports en- tusiasts, These are: Patsy Brown, prominent sportsman and res- taurateur; Larry St. Louis, popular retailer; Mert Conner, salesman and sports follower and Jack Freney, sports announcer. John Cluney, sports editor of The Water-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Superior Court Case Withdrawn

A $i0,000 civil action brought by Tru-Fit Gasket Company of Water bury against Sidney FiShhane Of Brooklyn, N. r., and Peter Schwartz zenberg of New York City, doing business aS the Machinery Mainten. ance Company of New York City, was withdrawn from Superior Court today.
 The plaintiff claimed the defend- ants were paid S6,400 on a $i0,400 order of machinery, slated for in- mediate delivery, and that the ma. chinery was not delivered as sched- uled. The writ stated only two pieces, worth $500, were delivered. Settle ment terms were not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Many Auto DriOers Arraigned in Court Battle Among Relatives on Bishop Street Results in Hospital Case,
 Arrest; Gases Continued

EoiioWing hls dismissal from St. AsaEyb Hospital, Leon Ffeeney, 2e, o9 @ Blshop Street, was arraigned before Judge John L. 0affney in C1iy Court today on e charge Of brsach oe the peace and received 6 continuance to Saturday.
 Police said the man required hos pitaliEatlon for several deep lacera- tens of the face and scalp follow ing Q fight with relatives" Saturs day ct his home.
 A continuance to July 2 was granted Raymond Hockert, a, of Ill Baldwin Street when he was ar. raigned on a charge of reckless driving following mishaps Saturday afternoon which saw the Hockert vehicle crash into two cars on South Main Street.
 Car Jumps Curb
 Motor Patrolmen agt. Ralph Baril and Matthew 0uarini said the ac- cused mans vehicle jumped the curb in front of 33S South Main Street and hit 8 parked car owned " EI81A 0u3 tksoboAAtSW VI @eV 4NOA NA Main Street. The car continued on it's cratic course, the officers said, and crashed Into Q car being driven hy Leonard Plotnik of 40l North Main Street.
 James Christian. 20, of Lilac Ave- nue, Oakville, arraigned on q charge of reckless driving, received Q continuance to July 2. Police said the man was injured in Q colli- sion on Thomaston Avenue early Saturday morning. While Christian was c patient ct Waterbury Hos- pital, State and local police searched for what they thought was q hit-run driver.
 Christian, upon being discharged from the hospital, surrendered to police and was booked on the reck- less driving charge, The accident occurred near the Thomaston- We. terbury town line.
 Six-dollar bonds were called in the following three cases of Illegal parking: William Johnson, of Cheshire: Leo Melanson, 32, of S4 Wooster Avenue, and Alphis Martin, g, of I4o2 Baldwin Street.
 Speeding Alleged
 Two drivers arraigned on charges of speeding received nolles in pay nnent of 9i2 each. They were: Jos- eph Elkovich, 24, of S4 Grown Street, and James Barnes, 37, of l03 Orange Street. One other driv- CT, arraigned on Q similar charge, received Q continuance to July l. He is: Charles verceski, 3l, of Union City.
 Continuances to July were given in the following cases: William Morriarty, 24, of l46 Proctor Street operating c motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor; Ern- est shappy, 90, Of 3o3 Baldwin Street, intoxica1on and breach oi the peace; Edward Lewicki, 3l, oi 663 North Main Street, breach ot the peace; Benjamin Urban, %, oi i46 Charles Street, breach of the peace, and Michael Valletta, 32, oi 36 Elizabeth Street, violation of the rules of the road.
 Other cases: Bertha Fisher, g, oi "a Vine Street and Bessie Hunter 37, of the same address, botf charged with breach of the peac' received nolles: Joseph Kirdzik, 26 of Union City, violation of the ruleI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

bury Democrat will act as modera- tor.
 All five participants have seen most major fights held during the past l5 years. All of them have seen Louis and Conn in action, To- nights pre-flght estimates should be well balanced with keen obServa- tions.
 Heard at g P. M. over WATR, to- nights program will be another in the original series of forum pro- grams conducted in Waterbury First inaugurated by The Water bury Democrat and serviced by WATR these programs are designed In the spirit of free expression,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Picnic Enjoyed at LifhuQnion Park

John GarbrenaS was chairman of a committee In charge of a picnic held by the Lithuanian Independent Cemetery Association at Lithuanian Park, Chestnut Hill Road, yesterday afternoon. Victor Kidulas and his orchestra furnished music for danc- ing. Refreshments were served.
 Other committee members were Joseph StriZauskas, Matthew Vosy- lius, William Krasnickas and Joseph Svinkunas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Double Payment Action Is Filed

A double indemnity insurance ac- ton, In which damages of $2,500 are sought, was filed in Common Pleas Court today by Attorney William J.. Larkin, 2d, as administrator of the estate of David L, Lyons of Water bury, against the Acacia Mutual Life Association of Washington. D. c.
 The complaint states MT. Lyons sustained an accidental death Dec. 22, l945, and that insurance has not been paid. The writ states a $l ,000 life insurance policy taken out Dec. 3l, 1928 had an amendment which provided for double payment in the event of accidental death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

Clark Commandery, Knights Tenn plar, and of Sphinx Temple in Hartford, and a past president of the Wolcott Agricultural Society. During World War he was Four. Minite Man at bond rallies here.
 Survivors are his wife, Ruth (Stiles) Gilyard; four sons, Thom- ts A. Gilyard of Winston-Salem, N. O., Dr. Richard T. Gilyard,. who been associated with his father here as a veterinarian; David F. Gilyard, Cheshire, and S/Sgt. Charles Gil- yard with the Army of occupa- ton in France, and seven grand children.
 The Rev. John II. Westbrook, pastor of the Watertown Congre. gational Church will offlciate at the funeral services. Burial will be in Southbury at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 3 to 5 and 2 to g P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Local Delegates To
 Attend Contention

A large group of delegates from the Waterbury Red Gross Chapter will attend the national Red Gross convention In Philadelphia tomor- row through Friday, according to an announcement by Judge Patrick Healey, chairman of the local chap ter.
 The delegates will included Judge Healey, Mrs. Healey Mrs. Howard Hart, Mrs. Michael H. Toomey, Mrs, Frank J. Kenney, Miss Margaret Orr Benade, Miss Wilma Petronia, and Lillian Mary Kunsaitis. The latter two will attend as represen. tatives of the Junior Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
N anne of Ca rey
 Confusing Here

A similarity In names has caused some embarrassment among the Careys of Waterbury.
 John D. Carey, l7, who was im- plicated in Q theft case In Nauga- tuck and who Is presently being held in default of bonds for ap- pearance in Superior Sourt, gave his address as the Waterbury Y, M. c. A.
 It so happens that John B. Carey and his son, John R. Carey also reside at the Central Y.M.C.A, There is no relationship between the latter Johns and the youth in- volved in the Naugatuck incident. As John R, Carey Is a local high school student his friends and rela- tives have asked that press ac- counts of the unusual incident be straight,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
North End Veterans Had First Meeting

Twenty-Five veterans of World War I and World War II yesterday enrolled in the North End Veterans Association. It was the first meet ing of the group.
 Attorney Joseph Hackett ad- dressed the gathering on rehabilita- ton and hospitalization. Gene Gau' dio presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

of the road, nolled for s6; Irving Silver, 8, of Southington, violation of the rules of the road, nolled for Se; calvin Diehl, 9, of ' Spencer Street, violation of the rules of the road, nolled for S6
 Roland Williams, S2, of { Wood Street, breach of the peace, 60-day jail sentence, and intoxication, sGls- pended sentence; Daniel zachar- czuk, 56, of 30 Vine Street, breach of the peace and intoxication, con- tinued to July 1; and Catherine Lucewicz, 4s, of 233 Bishop Street, breach of the peace and intoxica- ton, continued to July 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Ernest Desn1one Is
 Slated for President

Ernest Destnone was elected chairman of the election committee of the Chase Local 565, Internation- al Union of Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers, C.I.O, at a meeting Sat- urday.
 Other members of the committee, which will supervise the Chase lo- calls election later this month, are: William Root, Jr., and Thomas Hansberry of the Waterbury Man. ufacturing Company plant; and Thomas Martell and Joseph Falco of the Chase Metal Works. Two representatives of the Waterbury Rolling Mills will be named later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
Fathers Day Baby
 Son of NQvy Veteran

The first baby born in the city yesterday, Fathers Day, was a son, born to Mrs. Norman s. German of Q Thompson Street. The father is a Navy veteran. The baby was born at 2:08 A. M. at Waterbury Hospital.
 Three other babies were born yes- terday at the same hospital No births were recorded ct St. Mary's HoSnital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

Henry Voliers, Edward Minor, Will liam Meehan, Charles Martin, and William Burke.
 Funeral services for Carl F. Peterson, 764 Waterville Street, were held this afternoon at S:S0 at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, with the Rev, Francis O. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episco- pal Church, officiating, Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Watertown.
 The bearers were James Braden, Carlton Stevens Carl Swanson, Theodore, George and Herbert Johnson.
 The funeral of Webster O'Neill; 67 Grand Avenue, was held today at 2P. M. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, the Rev. David P. Gaines officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Peter A. MarZano, l55 Charles Street, was held Satur- day morning from the Colasanto Funeral Home 9S2 Bank Street, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where a solemn high Mass was celebrated by the Rev, John Di- Zinno assisted by the Rev, Austin Saunders, deacon, and the Rev. Paul Rivard, sub-deacon. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Father Rivard reading the committal service. Bear CTS, all nephews, were Domenic, Peter and Anthony Marinelli and John, Peter and Mario Quattrocioc- chi.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Gray, 4 Second Avenue, were held Saturday afternoon at the Alder. son Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave- nue, the Rev. Dr, John o. Walker, pastor of Second Congregational Church, officiating,
 Bearers, all grandsons, were Doug las Robert Osborne and William Gray, Burial was in Riverside cem- etery.
 Funeral services for Giovanni Bottini of 70 East Liberty Street were held this morning at 9 o'clock from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue to Our Lady of Lourdes Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by the Rev. Edward Far rell, assisted by the Rev. Rocco Ma dile, deacon and Brother Vincent DeLillo, suh-deacon. Mrs. Rose Petrillo was Soloist and Gaetano Giaquinto was organist. Bearers were Rafael DiLeo, Donate Guer. rera, and Gugtiemo Cecche41o, al members of the F'ratellanza Society and Ferdiando Ricohe2za, Anthony Guerrero, and Agostino Agostino all members of the Deritti E Dover Society. Burial was in Calvary Gem. etery with committal services con- ducted by Father Nadile. l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

E. Nelson Canfield, Waterbury. Her husband Is the son of Mir. and Mrs, Roy B. Sanford, Watertown, Also surviving is a sister, Charlotte Sanford, Funeral services were held in Providence.
 VICEDOMINI - Dominica Vice. domini of l0l7 North Main Street died at Waterbury Hospital Satur- day night. He was born Jan. 24, 1869 in Italy and came to this country in 1901 and took up residence in this city in 1905.
 He was an employe of the ScoVill Mfg, Go, for 20 years before retir- ing five years ago,
 He was a member of St. Lucy'S Church, Besides his wife, Mrs, Pasqualina (Napolitano) Vicedo- domi of Italy, he is survived by @ son, Antonio, Waterbury, two daughters, Mrs. Philip Mauriello of this city and Mrs. Catherine Ciervo of Italy, and Il grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue at 8:S0 to St. Lucy's Church at 9 o'clock, Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery,
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10,
 RINALDI - Orazio Rinaldi, ~, of 25S Hill Street, died last night in Waterbury Hospital,
 Born in Italy, he came to this country and to Waterbury 25 years ago and had lived here since that time. For the past 10 years he had operated @ grocery store ct 876 North Main Street,
 He Is survived by his wife. Mrs, Susan (DiStefan0 Rinaldi; a son, Raymond and two daughters, Elea- nor and Virginia, all of Waterbury; six brothers, Donate of this city and Henry of Middlebury; Giu- scope, Riccardo, Antonio and Mi- chele, all of Italy; and two sis- ters, Mrs, Angela Rinaldi and Mrs, John Varrone. both of this city,
 The funeral will be held We'd nesday morning from the Major ano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street, at 8 o'clock to St, Thomas Church at 9, Burial will be in Cal vary Cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to 10 o'clock and tomorrow from 9 to 10 P. M.
 REICH-Fred Reich, 5S, sales man for the Waterbury Mattress Company, died last night at his home, 94 Eldridse Street, after a brief illness.
 MT. Reich was born July 20, 1892 in Russia, coming to this country T years ago. He was @ member o! Beth-El Synagog, Farhand ane Star Lodges.
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. An na (Brenner) Reich; a daughter Natalie Reich; two sons, Arthur Reich and Sgt. Robert Reich; { brother, Charles Reich, and { grandson, all of Waterbury,
 The funeral will be held tomor row afternoon at { at the Aldersol Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue Burial will be in Star Lodge Gene tery.
 WOODS-Mrs. Catherine (Shea Woods, ls Savings Street widow o Arthur Woods, died in Waterhur, Hospital yesterday afternoon afte brief Illness.
 Born in Naugatuck, Mrs. Wood came to Waterbury eight year ago, and up to the time of he illness had been employed at tn U. s. Rubber Company, Naugatucl
 She leaves sister-in-law, MT Michael Shea of Naugatuck.
 Funeral arrangements are in complete. Friends may call at tn Fitzgerald Funeral Home, S2 North Main Street, Naugatuck to day from to 10 P. M., and tonaor row from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

TOPEKA Governor Andrew Schoeppel, who uses an airplane in getting about the state, estimates that he gains the equivalent of two days a week by flying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
FUNERALS

The funeral of William P. Shine of New York City, husband of Mrs. Elizabeth (Murphy) Shine of Pros- pect was held Saturday from the Walter B. Cooke, Inc, Funeral Home, New York City, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, New York City, where a Mass of requiem was cel- ebrated. Burial was in Calvary cem- etery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

Funeral services for Egbert Scott, 3S0 East Main Street, were held at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Gen. tral Avenue, this morning at Il, the Rev, Alan M. Fairbank. pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational Church, officiating. Burial was In the Riverside cemetery.
 The bearers were Andrew Wylie,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

Tapping of turpentine gum in the Tokai Forest of South Africa reach- ed the record total of 5000 gallons last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
MASSES

DAY-A months mind Mass of rec quiem will be celebrated Wednes. Thomas Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

FARLEY-A 1st anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, at St. Thomas Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Joseph Farley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17
OBITUARY

SANFORD An infant son of Mir, and Mrs. Charles L. Sanford, Providence, R, l., formerly of this city, died in Providence TurSday, Mrs. Sanford is the former Dorothy Canfleld, daughter of MT, and Mrs, E, Nelson Canfleld, Waterbury. Her husband is the son of Mir. and Mrs, Roy B. Sanford, Watertown, Also surviving is Q sister, Charlotte Sanford. Funeral services were held in Providence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

KEEFE--A ist anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Tuesday morning at s:00 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Henry M. keefe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-17

Henry Voliers, Edward Minor, Wil- liam Meehan, Charles Martin, and William Burke.