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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Full Weather Report

Boston, Aug. 19.-UP)-Weath CT forecasts;
 CONNECTICUT, NEW HAMP- SHIRE, MASSACHU and RHODE ISLANDS:
 Showers, ending tonight. Clear ing early Tuesday morning, fol- lowed by fair and warmer wealth CT in tI" afternoon.
 MAINE;
 Ran tonight. followed by clear ing Tuesday. Not so cool tonight. Becoming warmer Tuesday after nOOn Fresh East winds along the coast tonight, shifting to west early Tuesday morning.
 VERMONT:
 Showers, ending early tonight. Fair and warmer Tuesday.
 EASTPORT to BLOCK ISLAND.
 Easterly winds 25-35 miles m hour diminishing tonight and shifting to westerly early Tues day morning. Rain and poor vis- ibiIity tonight. Clearing early Tuesday morning. Small craft warnings are being displayed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Boy 17, Steals Plane;
 Flies 10 Miles Unaided

tion of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act and was held on $500 bail. The act recently was extended to cover theft of airplanes.
 Hopkins told the FBI. that he had been wanting to fly ever since he had taken one sightseeing ride in a plane when he was 10 years old. Since that time, he said he had been up on only one other ride.
 He said he didn't fly over down. town Washington because that would have violated flying regula- tions." Events leading up to the crash, he added remorsefully, were about as hay as the weather.
 Hopkins was arrested after taxi driver reported to the FBiI. that he had picked up the youth near the scene of the crash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Indiona Case Of Poisoninq Shifts West

Madison. Ind, Aug. 1s- CUP> - The "Arenic and Old Lace" poison deaths case involving Mrs. Lottie Lockman, 62-year-old housekeeper, shifted today to Iowa.
 State Police Detectives Graham Tevis and Earl Smith left for Bur lington to make arrangements to unearth the body of Mrs. Hattie Calhoun, one of several elderly per- sons known to have died while un- der Mrs Lockman's care.
 Detectives said an examination would be made of the vital organs of the dead woman for possible evil dence of death by poisoning. Two other bodies have been exhumed and showed poison traces.
 Mrs. Lockman had been employ ed as housekeeper for Mrs. Cal houn when Mrs. Calhoun died in 1887 and invetigators saidshe had made arrangehents for the burial in Burlington two weeks before death. However, it was pointed out that Mrs. Calhoun had been ill and knew it and might have asked her housekeeper to arrange for her burial.
 Mrs. Lockman was charged for mally with murder last week in the death of Mrs. Minnie Mcconnell, "A, after state toxicologist report ed traces of cercury in her body. Later, mercury also was reported in the organs of Uncle Fred" Cid dings. Another former patient who died six years ago at the age of 90.
 Mrs. Lockman, free under $15 ,000 real estate bond, was reported at the home of a daughter, o. " Oliver, in Greenville, O., pending an appearance in court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Settlement In $5O,OOO Suit
 Taxi-cab Passenger
 Reaches Agreement
 With Defendants

A settlement out Of court has been made in the s50,o00 civil &C., tion brought by Gertrude Perkins Of Waterbury against Edward Grady, doing business as the Yel- low Taxi Cab Company, Camille DelPrincipe. local taxi driver, the American Brass Company, and Ruel w. Dunn of Watertown, truck driv- CT for the manufacturing concern.
 The plaintiff sued as the result of injuries sustained Feb 3, l945 when cab in which she was a pas- Senger was involved in collision with an ABC truck at Bank and West Liberty Streets.
 A fracture of the right leg was listed, and the plaintiff claimed it resulted in permanent disability. Other injuries also were enumerated in the complaint. The suit was withdrawn today from the Superior Court docket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Vet Who Killed Mother Is Held For Grand Jury

Salem, Mass, Aug. 19- UP) - Mhomas Henry Brown, 2e, Salem overseas veteran, was ordered held without bail for the Essex County Grand Jury today on a murder charge in the strangling in his mother, Mrs. Annie Dixon Brown, 61, club woman and political figure.
 Defense counsel Richard E. Blake admitted finding of probable cause to hold Brown for the Grand Fury, which meets at Lawrence Sept. ?. Brown previously had pleaded Innocent.
 Today's action followed a confer erce in District Judge George B. Sears Chambers attended by the defendant, his father, Thomas, Dis trict Attorney Hugh A. Gregg, de- fense counsel, and Dr. Clarence L. Bonner superintendent of Danvers State MentaD Hospital. It was ex- pected that Brown would be sent to that institution for observation prior to the Grand Jury session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

Extend Time For Recruitinq yPists
 Response To Date in
 State Arena Very
 Gratifying

Because of the excellent response to her recruitment drive for steno- graphers to work with the Veterans Administration in Washington, Mrs Mildred Ives French, recruitment specialist, will recruit for an addi- tional week in New Haven.
 AS originally planned, Mrs French was to recruit in New Haven only until August 16. She will now be available for interviews at the New Haven Veterans Administra- ton Office, 294 Cedar Street, through August 23.
 Mrs. French is authorized to hire "on the spot" Veterans and non- veterans, me nor women, are eligible Salaries range from S1954 to S2394 annually for 40-hour week.
 All positions are under Civil Service and provide 26 days annual leave and IS days sick leave.
 Applicants may qualify either through civil service ratings they hold or by taking VA examination. Qualified applicants will be accepted immediately, and transfers from other government agencies will be allowed.
 AS a special incentive, the VA will guarantee adequate housing accommodations in Washington to successful applicants; and special recreational and counseling erviceS as well as additional training cours- es are offered.
 Applicants may call in person at the Cedar Street office of the VA in New Haven, write, or telephone Mrs. French. Telephone number is New Haven, 7-5691.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

Washington, Aug. 19-(UP)-The seven-year ambition of a 17-year- old theater usher to fly an airplane ended behind bars.
 The F.BI. said today that the youth, John Marsh Hopkins, had confessed stealing a Stinson cabin plane from nearby queens Chapel, Md, airport at 3 A. M. last Friday.
 Despite the fact that he never had taken a flying lesson, the F.B.I. said young Hopkins started the plane and managed to take off:
 tA) In the dark, (B) during a light rain, co on one wheel.
 The plane was found 10 miles from the airport about five hours later. Although the plane was wreck ed, Hopkins escaped with only min or cuts, bumps and bruises.
 Hopkins was charged with viola
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Variety Of Cases on City Court Docket
 Participants in Street Disturbances
 Over Weekend Arraigned Today;
 Accused Driver Held

Aurene Adams. 30. of Bucks Hill Road, was fined $15 this morning in City Court by Judge John L.. Gaffney on charge of breach of the peace. Adams had allegedly created disturbance in Phoenix Avenue lunch cart last night.
 Other cases this morning includ- ed:
 Michael J. zwinakis, 34. 220 Hart ford Avenue, New Britain, reckless driving, nolled on payment of $27; James Baker, 24, Middlebury, as- sault, suspended sentence; Elton Hofler, A, no Bishop Street, breach of the peace, nolled; Ethel Hofler, g, no Bishop Street, breach of the peace, nolled; Henry Drorak, 36, 76 Elton Street, intoxication and breach of the peace, nolled; Paul Nerl, 40, a5 Gri2gs Street, assault, breach of the peace, intoxication, non-sup- port, nolled William Vernier, 43, 79 Dikeman Street, intoxication. non support, breach of the peace, nolled; Armand Santogatto, 40, l4 Bronson Street, breach of the peace. nolled; Francis Sacco, 2l, lo5f Hlghlalla Avenue, violation of the rules of the road, nolled on payment of $6; Fred Radcliffe, 52, 28 Center Street, breach of the peace, fined slo, and mtoxication, fined s5; Patrick Mo Kenna, 43, 6S Pond Street, intoxica- tion and breach of the peace, nolled, Arthur Turcotte, AS, F FairView Street, intoxication and breach of the peace, fined $10 on each count.
 Raymond Frageau, P, 159 Bald win Avenue, was granted a contlnu- ence until Aug. 31 on a charge of violation of the rules of the road Ill City Court Saturday. Police claim lye is the driver of a car which struck and slightly injured Kathleen Norton, 16-month-old daughter oI Mr. and Mrs. Michael Norton, 3o5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
1864 Benefit ByVeterons State Fund
 S202,20s Paid
 Out During Year
 Ending June 30

A total of 1864 veterans and de- pendents received S202, ,209 from the Connecticut Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund during the year end- ing June 30, 1946, according to report made to the annual state convention of the American Legion which ended Saturday.
 The money, which was used to pay doctors and nurses, 10 purchase medicine, medical supplies, food, and fuel and to pay rent, was dis tributed to 325 veterans of World War I, 1926 veterans of World War II, and three veterans of the Spanish War.
 The fund was created after the First World War by an act of the General Assembly which provided s2,5Oo, 900 to be used to aid needy veterans and their families. Since the creation Of the fund more than 5000 World War I veterans have been given assistance.
 In 1943 World War IT veterans were included among those eligible, and the General Assembly of 1945 enacted legislation increasing the fund to s15,oo0, 900 through the i'm position of a cigarette tax.
 According to the report to the Legion convention, a total of SSo9,- 25O has been diSbursed, during the funds 25 years existence, and in the near future demands upon the fund may reach a million dollars yearly.
 Governor Baldwin, in a recent comment, stated: Our experience with the fund has been a very happy one. The handling of assist ance to needy veterans and their families has been done so very ex- peditiously that in a quiet, yet ef- , fective, way we have been able to help veterans to maintain their morale and dignity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Mrs. Agnes Burgess

Mrs. Jennie Sweeney of SIS Wal. nut Street, an employe of the Handy Kitchen, died Saturday night at St. Mary's Hospital fol- lowing brief illness.
 Mrs. Sweeney, widow of Mauri- ice Sweeney, was born in Detroit, Mich, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Murray), Peter. She came to Waterbury 21 years ago, and was communicant of the Sacred Heart Church.
 Surviving is a son, Pvt. Ned M. Sweeney, stationed with the Marines at Paris Island, S.. G.; and a niece, Olive Geigle, Water bury.
 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:05 A. M. from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street to Sacred Heart Church at g. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
John erudzienski

John Grudzienski, also called Grudzien of Is Lounsbuy Avenue, died late last night at his home. He was a native of Poland coming to this country 36 years ago, living In Waterbury most of that time. He was employed at the Scovill Manu- featuring Company until his re- tirement six months ago because Of Ill health. He was communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.
 He is survived by his kife, Mary; three sons, Steven, Christopher and Walter; and two grandchildren, all of Waterbury.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later. Friends may call to- night from ' to 10 and Tuesday from to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

vantage with the convention dele gates because of his consistent cam paigning" conducted since last year. Ability of the delegates to withstand contrary party leadership pressure may result in a victory for Talbot. Observers claim that should he re- ceive the nod on the first ballot at the convention the nomination is secured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
  Published
 i@ Pages Required
 For Current Edition;
 M,375 Names Listed

The new Waterbury Directory, about one inch thicker and con- taining l46 more pages than last years publication, was delivered here today by the Price & Lee Company of New Haven, publisher.
 A computation made by the New Haven staff discloses a listing of 73,575 names in the Waterbury Watertown section, an increase of 1,150 over last year. The Nauga- tuck section contains 10,80O names, an increase of 425.
 A new type-face was used in the printing, and the concern this year obtained heavier grade of paper.
 It was pointed out that the in creased weight of the paper ac- counted in part for the large dif- ference in the size over last years directory.
 Sixty-two additional pages were used for the Waterbury -Watertown names. An increase in pages also was noted in the classified and ad- Vertising sections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Relatiue Slain; Couple
 Go Ahead With Nuptials

New York, Aug. 19-(UP)-Mrs. Marie Corriere and her husband, Carl, had planned their son Dom inick's wedding to Josephine Calani, p for a long while.
 The wedding was to be performed in St. Josephs Catholic Church with the Rev. John Patrick O'Hara off ciating. Afterwari there was to be reception at a nearby tavern, with food, wine and dancing.
 Yesterday was the wedding day Friends and relatives damned the Corriere apartment in a Bronx ten ement.
 A policeman entered unnoticed. He made his way to Dominick's side and told him his younger brother, Joseph, Is, had been slam
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

by policeman in an attempted holdup of Herbert Campbell of Bridgeport, Conn.
 Dominick told his fiancee, They decided to go through with the wedding and not tell his father and mother. But Mrs. Corriere sensed something was wrong. Dominick told her She took another son, Rocco, 16, to the morgue and identi- fled Joseph's body.
 Then she returned to do all the little things mother is supposed to do on her sons wedding day.
 She greeted old friends, wished the bride good luck and attended the reception after the ceremony.
 Then she told her husband, Carl, and took him with her to St. Jo- seph's where they said a pcayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

Bank Street. The infant was being wheeled across South Main Street near Scovill Street Friday afternoon at the time the accident occurred.
 Other cases Saturday were An thoy Tamulonis, 25, Naugatuck, breach of the peace, sixmonth suS- pended jail sentence, Lawrence Brown 23, l9 Pearl Street, intoxica- ton and taking a car without per- mission of the owner, continued to Aug. 30; and Wilson Dubois, 2l, 50 Mitchell Avenue, operating motor vehicle with defective equipment and violation of the rules of the road, nolled in payment of $2l.
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ters, Mrs. Clifford Frizell of Beacon Falls, Mrs. F'ridolf Anderson of Naugatuck, Mrs. c. Henry Peterson and Miss Ethel Nelson, both of this city, Mrs. Emil Goranson of Forestville and Mrs. H. H. Peace cf Springfield.
 Funeral services will be held on Thursday at o'clock at the Alder son Funeral Home, 201 Meadow Street, with the Rev. Paul w. Peter son of Hillside Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Grove cemetery, Naugatuck. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from to 5 and ' to g P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Mrs. Jennie Sweeney

Mrs. Agnes (AbeD Burgess, ST, widow of Allen R. Burgess, died Friday in Ridley Park, Pa. She is survived by two sons, Omar A. Burgess Englewood, N. J., and Theodore R. Burgess, Wyalusing Pa, a daughter, Miss Bessie M. Burgess, Wyalusing, Pa., a sister, Mrs. Florence Crance, Middletown, N. Y, two brothers, Wilbur B. Abel Waterbury and Theodore c. Abel, Sacramento, Cla., and four grand- children.
 The funeral will be held in Wyalusing, Pa, and burial was ln old Pine Grove Cemetery, Water bury, today at P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Area s Violent Death Toll 25

Boston, Aug. 19-(UP)-Twenty- five persons met violent death in New England during the weekend, with Maine alone reporting nearly half of the fatalities, survey showed today.
 Maine had II deaths, Massachu- sets seven, New Hampshire four and Connecticut three.
 Causes of death were divided as follows: Highway accidents II, drowning six, fire five, plane crash one, poison one, railroad accident one.
 Worst single accident occurred near the Old Orchard Beach-Saco Town line in Maine where five were killed and 20 hurt in a automobile bus collision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Mrs. Florence von kIock

Mrs. Florence Nelson Won Klock, wive of Conrad Won Klock of 155 59 227th Street, St. Albans, L. T., formerly of Naugatuck, died this morning at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Jamaica, L. I. She was born in Naugatuck July B, 1903, the daughter of An drew and the late Anna Nelson, and resided in Naugatuck until IT years ago. Survivors besides her husband include her father of St. Albans, L. l.; two brothers, George and Roy Nelson of Naugatuck; six sis
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Nicholas ceIIuraIe

Nicholas Cellurale, 54, of l2 Ann Street, who was stricken at East Liberty and River Streets Saturday night, died shortly after being ad- mitted to St. Mary's Hospital. He was remc<ed to the hospital in the police ambulance and died about a half hour later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
John ". Black

John w. Black of Woodmont, formerly of Waterbury, died Satur- day night after a long illness. His Wife, the former Nellies Feeney of Waterbury died six weeks ago.
 MT. Black was associatd with the old Curran Dry Goods Co. in Wa terbury, before moving to Wood- mont.
 The funeral services are in charge of the Smith Funeral Home in Milford Burial will be in Mil ford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Discussion On Contract

Another conference on new con- tract for Mattatuck Manufacturing Company employees will be held at the company's offices at ? tomorrow afternoon. Employes are represent ed by Local 251, Mile, Mill & Smell ter Workers Union, CI.O.
 Hope is being expressed among the conferees that the negotiations will be completed soon, thereby making unnecessary another exten- sion of the present contract. The latest extension is due to expire Sept. l.
 Aside from disclosing that wages are not an issue, neither side has discussed the contract terms being considered at the series of parleys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

Twenty members of the Youth Hostels Association from Britain are converting a farm house into a hostel 5000 feet up in the French Alps between Gap and Briancon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
Hospital Bulletins

Twelve-year-old Nancy Man. ming, 50 East Hawkins Street, was discharged from Waterbury Hos pital yesterday afternoon follow ing treatment for an injured left knee. She is reported to have fallen at Lakewood Park and sus- tained possible fracture of the left knee joint. She was taken to the hospital in the police ambu- lance.
 Admitted to Waterbury Hospital last night for fractured left leg, Mrs. Ida Spery, 80, of Woodbury Road, Watertown, was reported in good condition this morning Authorities said she fractured her leg in a fall while crossing the street near her home.
 Injured in an automobile acci- dent on the new Beacon Falls Road late Saturday night, John Stanley, 35, of 69 Railroad Avenue, Naugatuck, has been reported in good condition JOday Dy ot. Mary Hospital officials. He had sus- tained a possible knee-cap frac- ture and lacerations of the head and face.
 Injured Friday when he fell from a staging while working at Trinity Episcopal Church, Ray mond Pullem, 23, Is Luke Street, is still on the danger list at St. Marys Hospital.
 Joseph Therrien, 2l, of l50 Orange Street, also injured in the accident, was discharged from the hospital yesterday. Pullem Is be- ing treated for possible skull fracture, fractured right wrist and possible fracture of the right leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
3,a5o DOLLARS TO ONE

Shanghai. Aug. l9-(UP)-A new official rate of exchange-3,35o Chinese dollars to one U. S. dollar was established today by the Gen. tral Bank of China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of John Holleran of 32 Kingsbury Street was held this morning at 8:15 from the Mulville funeral home, 270 Vast Main Street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrat- ed by the Rev. John Kelly. s. J., assisted by the Rev. Richard Phil- lips, deacon, and the Rev. Francis Doherty, sub-deacon. Frederick Harmon was organist and soloist. Burial was in old St. Joseph's Ceme- tery with committal prayers by Father Phillips.
 The bearers were John Mates, Phillip Kelley, James German, Harry Komiskey, Rudy Poelt, and James Commerford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

The funeral of Cornelius P. Ho- gan of 140 South Street. was held Saturday morning at 8:30 from the Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street, to St. Francis Xavier Church at g where solemn high Mass was celebrated by the Rev. David O'Keefe, assisted by the Rev. John OConnor. deacon, and the Rev. Thomas Dignam, subdeacon. Seated in the sanctuary were the Rev. James P. O'Dea. Martin Cum ningham was organist and soloist.
 The Scovill Foremen's Association was represented by William Cleary, Phillip McGrath and John Dana her District Attorney Frank Hogan of New York, a nephew of the de- ceased, attended the funeral.
 Burial was in new St. Josephs Cemetery with committal prayers by Father O'Connor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends relatives and neighbors es- pecially Scovill's Casting Shop; Eye let Dept. No. l Wtby. Brass Goods; Sisters and Nurses of St. Mary's Hospital and Worth's Speciality Shop for floral offerings and the express sions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereave- ment, the death of our beloved wife. sisters and grandmother. Catherine E. Garthwait.
 HOWARD D. GARTHWAIT, MARGARET and AGNES KELLY, HOWARD, ARLENE, FRANKLIN
 BATES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes (AbeD Burgess 87, who died Friday in Ridley Park, Pa, leaving among her relations a brother, Wilbur B. Abel of Waterbury, will be held in Wyalusing, Pa, and burial were in old Pine Grove Cemetery, Water bury, today at 2 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

Funeral services for Miss Jane M. Sinons, 250 Columbia Boulevard, who died Saturday at her home, were held today at the Alderson Funeral Home, 10 Central Avenue, Rev T. Lowrey Sinclair officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

The funeral of Carroll Clark, for- merly of 221 North Elm Street, who died last Tuesday in Phoenix, Ariz., will take place tomorrow at 1:30 from the Reyes Funeral Home, 69 Pearl Street, to Grace Baptist Church at 2. Burial will be in new Pine Grove Cemetery, and friends may call at the funeral home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19
MASSES

BERUBE-A fourth anniversary High Mass of requiem will be cell ebrated Tuesday morning at s:00 o'clock, at the Blessed Sacrament church, for the repose of the soul of the late Rev. Francis J. Berube. HURLEY-A months mind Solemn High Mass of requiem will be eel ebrated Wednesday morning at S:00 o'clock at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Margaret Hurley.
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Funeral services for John Gilbar of 156 Chestnut Avenue were held this morning at S:30 from the Ber- gin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, to St. Margaret's Church at g where requiem high Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Francis P. Mclaughlin. Burial was in new St. Joseph's Cemetery with commit tai prayers by the Rev. Clement Shea.
 The bearers were Charles Griffin, Roger Lynch, Lawrence and John Ricciardi, James Donahue and John Lahey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

Funeral services for Mrs. Nathan iel Lewis of 96 Brown Street were held thts afternoon at l:30 from the Reyes Funeral Home, 69 Pearl Street, to the Grace Baptist Church at 2. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-19

Chinas National Government has purchased l5,000 surplus American trucks.