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Evening star., 1946-03-31

HIGH LIGHT OF GAY EVENING.
Margaret Truman receiDe little serUice from Mrs.
Fred M. Vnson at Mrs. Mesta's atter-theater party
-HesSler Photo
MM Reeve Le10is (ight is pictured oith Mrs. Harry D.
y MitcheH and Master Billy Hawkin Mrs Lewis is chair
the Ticket Committee the annual benefit April for
Frontier Nursing Service and th Mrs Mitchell and Others
interested the benefit met at the Meadobrook Riding CLUB
1uhere plans discussed for the affair.
& Photo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Troop 35On
Night Trip
Two Members Advanced
By Review Beard

Scouts participating in the public
demonstration Of winter camping at
Library Park will conclude the Ma
tional Boy Scout Week, February 9
and 10. In connection with the
demonstration, the Troop IS regular
weekly meeting was held last night
at All Souls hall. The troop COM
mittee sitting as a board Of review
advanced two scouts, Henry Myers,
from 2nd to LIST class and William
Carter, tenderfoot, to End class.
Both boys will take part in the week
end demonstration along with
picked patrol of advanced scouts.
Other members of the troop led
by Stuart Judd, scoutmaster, and
Charles Faber spent a lively and
interesting evening making plans
for full participation in the DEM
onstration and perfecting them
selves in scouting tests and crafts
manship to be demonstrated public
ly at Library Park.
Ten members of Troop 30. had a
successful and enjoyable weekend
at Mt. Tooe last Saturday and Sun
day. The boys of the troop are slow
ly finding winter camping has its
thrills and pleasures and winter
scout trailing is even more fascin-
ating and fun packed than doorman
type of parlor scouting 50 frequent
ly used during the winter months.
Members of the Troop Committee
in charge Of last nights meeting
we're: Edmond J. Abbott, Jr. chair
man, Rev. Thomas c. Sinclair, COM
mitteeman, and Ellis F. Phelan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
FourInjured
In Bus Crash
I7.YeaF.Old Youth
In Charge Of
Academy Vehicle

DR. Harold F. Morrill, assistant
Medical Examiner. treated four
women passenbers of a Connecticut
Railway and Lighting Company bus
following a collision yesterday aft
ernoon on East Main Street in which
a Cheshire Academy bus crashed
into the rear Of the other parked
vehicle
Dr.. Morrill, who said that all were
treated for minor body bruises. gave
the names as follow:
Mrs. Celia PETERS, 10 CoSsett St:
May Buckingham. 81 Thompson ST.;
Mary GafIney. l07 South View St.
and Mrs. Alfred Boucher l48 Elliott
Ave.
Patrolman Vincent Begg of the
Motor Patrol said that the Cheshire
Academy vehicle was driven by
Joseph H. Thornburge, II. student
at the school. The officer said that
no charges have been placed against
the youth pending further investi-
cation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Odd Fellows
PI0n Degree
Over 100 Candidates
70 Be honoFed

More than 100 candidates will re-
ceive the Royal Purple Degree at
Odd Fellows Hall, March %. Ansan-
tawae Encampment, Odd Fellows
will be the host. at the state en-
campment. II will be called the
John Bursewy State Wide Purple
Degree honoring John Bursey,
Hamden, grand patriach of the
Grand Encampment OF Connecti-
cut.
The general committee in charge
OF arrangements is as follows: Cas-
per M. Spearo, chairman, J. Will
liam Gardner, Adolf CRUDE, Arthur
H. Hills, Harry C. Owens, Francis
j. Merkle, Alfred j. LaRiviere. Henry
j. Austin and Robert Gardner.
The following committees have
been named by Chief Patriach La
Riviere-Invitations, Mr.. Hills, Mr..
CRUDE, Mr.. Spearo and Mr.. Gard
ner; refreshments, Mr.. Austin and
Mr.. Owens; publicity and program,
Mr.. Gardner and William Harvey;
decorations, Mr.. Gardner; music,
William J. Nation; reception, Mr..
Merkle. Randall c. Frink and Karl
L. Winter.
Refreshments will be in charge
of the auxiliary of Canton T. f.
Martin, No. 8. /. o. o. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30

Sen. Patrick Wallace Cd last
night stressed the importance of
the general public taking more in
terest in governmental affairs. The
senator spoke over station WATR
at 8 D. m.
A member OF the board of direc-
tors of the Cheshire State Reform
atory, Sen. Wallace discussed the
work of the Penal committee of the
General Assembly. A different at
titude toward inmates of these in
situations must be taken also, he
stressed. These men have rights
which must be protected despite the
fact they are offenders.
Pointing out the heavy amount of
work and duties of the General AS
sembly the senator cited numerous
instances OF the details involved in
arriving at proper legislation.
Sen. Wallace is also a member of
the Claims, Contingent, Expenses,
Finance. Public Welfare and HUI
name Institutions committees OF
the General Assembly. The Meet
Your Legislator" program is pre-
sented by the Committee on Public
Information of the General AS
ssmbly as one of series OF informal
discussions on Connecticut govern
ment at work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Ex-P Partners
File Charges
$1,000 Action Started
BY ATTY. Weisman

Trial of the $4,000 action brought
by a Waterbury lawyer against q
former business partner went into
its second day today before Judge
Francis A. Palloth in Superior
Court.
The litigation is brought by At
torney A. Henry WeiSman against
Jack Greenberg. with whom he OPP
Grated a rooming house at 100 Cen
trail avenue.
The lawyer, who is represented by
Attorney Joseph Levine, claims the
defendant owes him profits from the
business. He asks for an accounting
OF assets and profits and appoint
ment Of receiver.
Greenberg's wife, Ada, also has
been named a defendant. The
plaintiff claims Greenberg convey
ed the property to his wife to avoid
his debts.
The defendant partner has filed
a counter claim asking for 81 200
damages. He claims ne placed large
sums Of money in the lawyers care
and that $3.50 has not yet been re-
turned. Attorney Benjamin Slade Of
New Haven appears for Greenberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Accountant Needed
To TabuLate Assets
City Budget Director Asks for Help
In Reclassifying City's Water Utilities;
Move Mandatory

City Budget Director Arnold 4.
F1lrlong today requested OF the
Board OF Finance the authority 10
retain q special accountant for pur-
poses Of reclasslfying the city's wa
ter utilities and assets which total
about fourteen million dollars.
Mr.. Firlong In a communication
TO the Board cited the fact q State
Utilities department ruling makes Il
mandatory that the city set up q
ledger plan Of assets relative TO wa
ter utilities. At present the city has
Its utility facts and figures complied
In summary form only.
Mr.. Furlong pointed out that e.
600 was set up In the 1915 water util-
ity budget for this purpose and Is
urging the Board to authorize the
temporary retention Of an account
ant to compile the details required.
TT Is q big task, the budget d.
rector said 1T means, In effect. q
determination OF all assets written
off In the past sue has the removal
OF pipe, etc and the compilation Of
the replaced assets In form Of new
construction. Close, elaborated eff
fort with the engineering depart
ment will be required"
State Statutes provide a SIS daily
penalty against public utilities for
each day delinquent in filing such a
report, the budget director said.
However no such penalty Is provided
Tor municipalities. We can be forced,
eventually, to file the report, Mr..
Furlong pointed out to the board,
and that shouldn't be permitted to
happen.
A transfer of $500 also is being
requested from the board for repairs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Officials Tour
BrodIeyF Field
State Seeks Major
AiF Stop a Site

Hartford Jan. 30. (UP)-Com-
mercial airlines officials today were
investigating the possibility of using
Bradley Field, Windsor Locks as
major national and international
air terminal after 1t is returned by
the Army to the State of Connecti-
cut.
Conducted by Gov. r. Z. Baldwin,
State Development Commission of
ficiab and other State leaders, air.
lines representatives made a tour
Of the 2,000-acre base Tuesday.
The field was slated to be returned
to the State April /.
ALLEGATION Of Federal funds to
build four-lane highway connect
ing the airfleld with Hartford and
Springfield, Mass, was advocated by
the State Highway Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Tribute Paid
Late Veteran
Today
Solemn Mass, Military
M0n0Fs for
George I. O'BFien

A military funeral was held this
morning for George T o'Brien, Al
Prospect street, Waterbury and New
York broker. from the Bergin flu
neral home, 200 East Main street at
$3.50 to the Church of the 1mmicu-
late Conception at 9. A solemn
high Massof requiem was celebrated
by Rev George Reilly assisted by
Rev. Richard Phillips, deacon, and
Rev. Donald OLeary, subdeacon.
Rev. VIM. r. Mccarthy was seated
in the sanctuary. The musical pro-
gram was directed by Prof. Fred
er1ck F. Harmon, organist. VIII
liam O'Brien was soloist. The Star
Spangled Banner was sung at the
close of the Mass.
The bearers were: Jack Derwin,
Joseph Maher, Jack Heuer, Frank
Skehan. Daniel Boardman, and Joel
Post.
The firing squad was led by
Sgt. wallace j. Inglis. and also
included: sgt danes N. Oracle.
Sgt. Charles Karhpos. Corp. William
LaChapelle, Corp. william Sheehy,
Pfc Harold Royle, Pfc. Richard Fa-
dus, Pfc. Gilbert Muzzicato. Pfc.
Carl Carlson Church call and
taps we're s,Inded by Wallace j
Inglis, Jr. The flag was presented to
Mrs. OBrien by Sgt. Wallace J.
Tnglis.
Interment was in the family plot
in old st. Joseph's cemetery. the
committal prayers were read by
Father Mccarthy assisted by Father
Kelley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Await Developments
In Labor Situation
Labor Leaders Inclined to Take
Pessimistic View of Events Here;
Conferences Go On"

Union officials today described
the brass strike situation as very.
very black" as they awaited pos
sible developments which would
stave off the Mon6ay strike dead
line and a holiday for about $4,000
10 10000 area workers.
John MankowSki. executive board
member of the Mine. Mill g. Shelter
Workers Union. CLIO, said no offers
leve been forthcoming from mali
agement and that the situation re-
.laincil unchanged today.
He commented. that there are still
a few days lett for management
to turn the strike tide. He said
something may happen. although
The outlook q very, very black.
Hour Set
The workers of the American
Brass company plants in this city,
Torrington and Ansonia, and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Fonnick Post
PIons Prepared

The entertainment committee OF
David l. Fannick Post Jewish War
Veterans planned a dance at a spe-
cial meeting held last night at the
home Of the chairman Norman
Moskovitz. The dance will be held
March 10 and the proceeds will be
used for after-meeting socials
Members of the entertainment
committee are all World War II
veterans: Manuel Weisman Louis
Miches Herman FoSkowitz Abe
Misky, Edward Tanen. and Beverly
Israel
A special meeting will be held
tonight at the home Of Rudolph
Hennick. past state commander, to
make plans for the installation OF
the post and auxiliary. The cere.
mony will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock at Bethel auditorium.
Gold Star Mothers, parents and
families will be guests at the in
stallation. Officers of all veterans
organizations and auxiliaries as well
as officers Of Jewish civil organiza-
tons have also been invited to at
tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30

Mrs. Martha Chase Starkweather
Wade. widow Of Henry Lawton
Wade. died at her home. l0l Pros
pect street, early this morning.
She was born September %, 1854.
in Waterville, Ohio, daughter of the
late Henry and Mary Woodbury.
Starkweather. She was resident
Of Waterbury for the past 70 years,
coming here from Ohio to make her
home with her aunt, Mrs. Augustus
S. Chase.
Mrs. Wade was a graduate of St.
Margaret's school, and was married
on September 20, 1877.
Survivors include two daughters,
Mrs. william Henry White and Mrs.
John Sinclair Dye, both of Water
bury; one sister, Mrs. F. w. Van
Fleet, Cleveland, Ohio; five grand
children. Elizabeth Wade White:
Henry Wade White. John S. Dye,
Jr., Robert C. Dye, all of Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
DICK QUARRY,
Radio Serviceman,
rs Phoenix Avenue

green discoloration should be re-
moved from the horse and the other
bronze decorations on the monu-
ment and the entire foundation
should be cleaned
IT'S My Opinion" a new fea-
ture Of the Waterbury Democrat,
was inaugurated TO bring to read
ers the opinions of people In this
community on vital issues Of the
day and problems Of human In
terest. Its My Opinion" will APP
pear again the new Waterbury
Democrat on Friday. The peo-
pie selected at random will be
asked the question:
Traffic and household ac-
cidents have mounted alarmingly
during the past few years. How
can the public be made safety
cOnsciOus?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30

Continued from Page II
day strike was reaching out to
many smaller industries across the
country.
From Pittsburgh, center Of the
great steel industry, came reports
that the dwindling supply of steel
materials was forcing many OF the
nations small plants to curtail OPP
erations. Some which had oecn
operating on a 44-hour week basis
were cutting down TO 40 and even
80 hours. Others planned TO close
for the duration of the walkout.
Thousands of workers in related
industries already were idle and
the number was rising each day.
Price Relief Appears Question
The striking United Steelworkers
(CIO) accepted the 10 10 cent
hourly wage increase proposed by
the President but rejected by the
industry I appears that the issue
was no longer the amount of wage
increases but the question of salts
factory price relief for the industry.
Statements from U. S. Steel
spokesman We're bearish.
In New York, Irving S. Oi6S,
chairman Of the board. told a press
conference yesterday that the 10
l-2 cents formula would require
price increase of $6.25 a ton instea1
of the 81 boost recently proposed
by the Government. He also asset
ed that he knew of no new COM
pany proposal for settling she
strike.
Denies Story
Fairless denied a Pittsburgh news
paper story. attributed to labol
circles, that U. S. Steel had agreed
to raise wages Is ID cents ard
that the Government would raise
steel prices 81 now with a further
price review in three months.
Fearless denial, released through
the corporations Washington Of
fees, was the eompany's only COM
ment on his activity since his ar
rival Monday. He was quoted me~e-
ly as saying that there was mo
truth whatsoever" to reports that
an agreement had been reached
His denial did not dissipate the
belief that new developments were
imminent.
Murray Cancels Hearing
This feeling of optimism was
strengthened by reports that a
White House suggestion led to the
cancellation yesterday of a sched--
uled appearance by Philip Murra AZ.
head OF the Steel Workers union
before the Senate Labor Commit
tee.
The committee was considering
labor legislation. The White House
presumably felt that Murray might
be drawn into controversial sta.s.
ments and possibly complicate the
delicate situation.
CIO headquarters here knew
nothing Of Fairless' discussions with
Snyder but officials there also we've
expectantly awaiting news OF zone
break. Murray's steel union Is
standing Arm on the IS l-2 cent
wage increase demand,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Club FovorS
New Theoter

Members of the Overlook Cottage
Park Community Club last night
voted in favor of the erection of a
theater in that neighporhood To-
Gated OH the corner of Earl street
and Roseland avenue. Conrad
Carlsrud, president of the club said
that the majority have now voted
in favor of the construction. Five
persons opposed the measure when
il was recently proposed at an al
dermanic meeting.
Roger Mahan, local theatrical en-
treprenuer, appeared at the meeting
and explained plans for its con-
struction. Atty. John Thoms APP
peared also for Mr.. Mahan.
The club will meet again Feb. S
at p. m. at the Kingsbury school
for further discussion of the theater
plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
SoIons Plan
Stymie of Bill
Labor Committee
MOIds USES Measure

Washington, Jan. so CUP A
hostile Senate Labor Committee
threatened today to block early
Senate consideration of a bill to
return the U. S. Employment Serv-
ice to the states by June 80.
The House passed the bill late
yesterday by the overwhelming
vote Of 263 to ll3. 1t defied Presi-
dent Trumans repeated requests
that the Federal government retain
control Of USES until June 80 Of
next year.
The Senate itself was eager to
follow suit. The measure, however,
was scheduled to be referred TO
the Senate Labor Committee, which
heretofore has refused to approve
such legislation.
Committee Chairman James e
Murray, CD.-Mont), repeated his
personal opposition TO state admin
istration Of USES. He indicated his
committee would do nothing. Sen.
Robert A. Taft, CR.-Ohio), a COM
mittee member. predicted that the
Senate would have to discharge the
committee if the USES bill is to be
sent to the floor for debate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Torrington
Quote Club
Hears Feeney
FBl Special Agent
Traces FlRgeVpFlRt
Bureau Development

Torrington, Jan. 80 - Special
Agent Thomas Feeney Of the New
Haven FBT office spoke on The
Cooperative Functions OF the FB1'
at the dinner meeting OF the Tor
rington Quota Club at Conley nm
last night. Special Agent Feeney
traced the history and accomplish
ments OF the FBT In the criminal
and national defense fields and erl-
phasized that the successes were
achieved due to the cooperation Of
friendly police departments and the
American people. He discussed
some Of the services of the FB1
which are available to all bona fide
police agencies in the war against
crime, including fingerprint bureau,
FBI laboratory. National FB1 Po-
lice Training School and law en-
forcement conferences.
He traced the development Of
the fingerprint bureau from 1924,
when It was started with $4,000
cards contributed by the National
Association of Police Chiefs, to its
present proportions Of almost l00,-
100000 fingerprints. Mr.. Feeney
said that these files furnish a full
criminal record on the request of
any local police department or
the police agencies of about 81
foreign countries. He emphasized
that since there are no two fin
gers with the same prints these
records are invaluable not only in
tracing criminals but also in identi-
flying persons suffering from am
nesia.
Mrs. Mary Berg, president Of the
Quota Club, introduced the speakers
and conducted the business meet
ing which followed the lecture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30


Chase Brass &; Copper company anb
The Scovill Manufacturing coma
are slated to walk out" one minute
after Sunday midnight.
Wind-up conferences Oh plant
maintenance during the strike wera
slated today and tomorrow at the
Big Three plants. The clio als6
scheduled meeting with ti1&
Mayor and welfare authorities foa
this afternoon to discuss relief foH
strikers.
Joining in the relief" conferences
will be Harold Bernard. represeaaa
tative of the Steelworkers uniaH
and the Waterbury Farrell Found
dry strikers. The strike by SD
workers Of the foundry is now M
its third week. Renato Riccutti n
the city CLIO council, will be amona
other union officials attending.
Mankowski said no further word
has been received from the Sgat4
Mediation Board. which offered
Monday to step into the disputed
and attempt to settle tse contro~
versy.
Brass management was reported
to be seeking price relief which
would compensate for losses due To
increased wages, but no new price
Developments have been disclosed
Reluctance also has been exc
pressed by some management repres
sentatives to acceptance of the steel
wage policy in advance of lorna.
ton. The union has expressed Will
ingness to postpone strike action 4
the brass management consented 60
accept the pending steel settlement
here.
Meetings Scheduled
The union met with Scovin repre-
sentatives this morning to settle
strike details, and is scheduled Ia
meet with American Brass officials
tomorrow morning, and with Chase
management tomorrow afternoon.
No further negotiations on wages
have been planned with the Big
Three management. M a n kowski
said, however, that If the companies
bring up the disputed issues at the
schedule conferences the union win
certainly listen"
The little brass plant situation
appeared more promising tsday. aAA
Divide Garceau, NJ. NJ. and S. w.
international representative, pre-
pared for further negotiations. RE
was scheduled to meet this after
noon with officials OF the Risd0fi
Mfg. Co. and Rowbottom Machine
Co. Commissioner william Truax.
national conciliator, will attend the
session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30


The suit was brought against
Edwin Gruner. owner of property
on North Main street, where Mrs.
Falzone sustained fatal injuries in
a stairway fall
Regulated BY Statute
The Supreme Court last month
ruled that there was error in the
judges charge to the jury regard
ing the city ordinance. 1t pointed
out that city eharterprovision
prohibited enactment of any ordi-
nance on a matter covered by
Statute, and that the matter of
hallway lighting was regulated by
Statute.
1t was held by the high court
that the Superior Court trial jurist
erred in stating that a violation
of the ordinance would justify re-
coyery under the Statute.
The city ordinance makes it COM
julsory for a landlord to provide
lighting in tenements occupied by
three or more families whereas the
State Statute merely requires him
to use reasonable care in providing
light.
Fell in Reaching for Cord
Mrs. Falzone fell when she
reached to pull a light cord in
the Gruner building.
Attorney j. Warren Epson, coun-
sci for Gruner, in his brief states
that State Statute covers the sub
jected OF lighting of Railways and
therefore the plaintiffs reliance on
the city ordinance is of little value.
He quotes the high courts opinion
on the matter
Attorney Upson made the motion
to correct the pleadings as a pre-
liminary step claims for a new
trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Woman Grateful for
Return of Wallet

Expressing profound thanks for
the recovery of a wallet lost in the
Mohican Market Saturday Miss
Marion Pease, 80 Bethel street.
Hartford, told 1t. william Foley
that her faith in human nature was
strengthened considerably.
Miss Pease said that she was
extremely grateful" to Mrs. Mary
Kukenas. l04 Locust street, who
found the lost wallet. She said
that the money contained in the
lost article was not important but
she was concerned over personal
papers including picture OF her
siance, lost in action overseas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
Boston to Paris
Flights to Stort

Boston. Jan. 80. (UP)-The first
commercial air service between Bos-
ton and Paris will start Feb. 7,
according to officials of Transcon-
ttnental g. Western Air Inc
Managing Director Thomas B.
Wilson of TWAS international divi-
sion said last night a Douglas Sky
master will take off from nearby
Bedford Army base with 38 passen-
gers.
The transatlantic fight, Wilson
said. will include stops at Gander,
Newfoundland, and Shannon, Ire
land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
EUeLyn w. SchlUartz
Memorial Planned

To further the work Of Jewish
Educational Alliance, The Evelyn
w. Schwartz Memorial Fund has
been organized in Baltimore In
Baltimore In memory Of MRS. Sch
wartz who died In a Baltimore
hospital after being injured by q
street car, January 20. 81
Mrs. Schwartz, q social worker In
Baltimore, was director Of girls ac-
tivities OF the Jewish Educational
Alliance for. l6 years. She was the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Weinstine, 80 Plaza avenue and
graduated from Crosby High school
and the University Of Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30

to the walls and ceilings at Brook.
side Home. Matthew Doyle, super
intendent &C BrookSlde has requested
the construction.
The Finance Board met In q spec
cial end-of-the-fiscal year meeting
today. All outstanding payments for
l945 we're closed off the city's books.
The city's fiscal term ends officially
today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-30
FRANK DIvTTO,
student.
% 0reenmount Terrace;

mo. / think
It's pretty nice.
It was erected
because of Miss
welton's love Of
animals and it
should remain
there. Beside It's
a very important
part OF The
Green. It may
also prove edu-.
cational to fu-
ktirp generations