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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Calibre High
BY LACK GAVER

New York, May -3.-(UP)-Dol- lars from places such as Algonquin, H., Pop. 90O; zaleski, Ohio, (375); Downingtown, Pa., (4,50O and Two Rivers, Wis; 100000 are helping to create the American Repertory Theater, which well may become to the United States what the Old Vic Theater Company, currently visit ing here, is to England.
 The ART, which will begin oper- ations next Fall with some of the country'S best-known players in volved, set itself a goal of $300,0O0 in stock subscriptions and is assured of reaching it since $287, ,750 already has been subscribed. The $300,000 will assure two seasons of operation no matter what happens.
 These subscriptions are not just spare chickenfeed either. The min- imun1 accepted is $500 for half a share. One such investment was made by soldier stationed in Ice land; another by a Toledo, Ohio, nurse. Investors so far number 13l, represent almost every state in the Union and 78 of them were totally unknown to those who originated the project. Many of the investors have no hope of seeing an ART production unless they journey to New York or to one of a few large key cities when the troupe is on tour in 1947-48.
 The calibre of the people involved has had much to do with this public response to so tricky a venture as repertory company. Players so far under contract are Eva La Gallienne and Margaret Webster, both of whom will direct; Walter Hampden, Ernest Truex, June Duprez, Victor Jory, Philip Bourneuf and Richard Waring. These top-drawer names and the lesser lights still to be en- gagged will be hired on a two-year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
in  Assembly
 Seeks Pardon
 To Become
 U. s. Citizen

A former Waterbury man, who sought pardon in Connecticut re- gently so he could become voter in California, will have to take his request to the State Legislature. it was learned today.
 The petitioner, Tofelas Latvinas, who was convicted of arson in 1881, has been informed by the State Board of Pardons that his remedy is to appeal to the legislature under the provision pertaining to restora- tion of forfeited rights of convicted persons.
 Latvinas appeared before the Par dons Board last Monday. He said at that time that he is the owner of property in San Francisco, and that he wants to become a voter.
 The two to four-year sentence imposed in the Waterbury Court IS years ago, resulted in the for feiting of the voting privilege of the accused.
 The petitioner was sentenced Oct. 21, 1881, after he was found guilty by a jury of setting fire to three family house at 497 Highland Ave- nue, He completed his term at the State Prison in 1885.
 Since the conviction occurred in Connecticut, restoration of the for feited rights would have to be sought by the petitioner in this state, it has been reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Rr FREnERICK C. OTHMAN

Paris, May 13. UP)-Soon, with luck, I'll be standing on Mus solinis balcony making faces at myself. only hope don't fall on. I understand the railing is shaky from many a misdirected brickbat.
 I arrived in Rome aboard an air transport command plane by way of the Alps over which 8 gent named Hannibal once rode an ele- phant. I'm glad rode a CAY. It was quicker, and less bunny.
 For while thought I'd never make 1t. But the chief of police finally agreed that Paris could do without me and gve me back my passport decorated with lavender stamps and printing which is too blurred to read but which l have been led to believe says am an estimable citizen. The poor chief. l certainly fooled him.
 U. s. Red Tape All Right
 It took him nearly a week to make up his mind. Thereafter l be- gan doing passport business with the American Embassy, and l must report this was a joy. I'll never kick again about American red tape after my joust with the French variety, scarlet ribbon pompoms and rosettes included.
 I don't know whether can get across to an American in America how great a satisfaction 1t Is for a harried traveller to walk into serene building such as the em- bassy where the elevators work, the clerks know their business, the lights are bright, the desks are polished. the chairs are solid and (wonder of all Parisian wonders) there is an electric water cooler.
 This gushes clear, cold water at the touch of button, even as as home. But you don't take it for granted here. It is the only drink ing fountain in Paris, insofar as know, and I have been on an ice water binge.
 In London there was no water to drink; only tea sweetened with saccharin. In Paris, except at the embassy, I have been unable to find any water either. I've drunk white wine and red and rose. Some of it sparkled and some Of It didn't,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
To Build Diamond
To Build Diamond
 Taft School ReceiDes $IO.OOO RocklUeU Gift

Watertown, May 13.-The Taft School is the recipient of gift of $l0,0OO from Mrs. Sherburne B. Rockwell, Waterbury, and her mother, Mrs. Harry F. Davis, Pitts burgh. pr. Paul F. Cruickshank, headmaster of the school, said to- day.
 This gift is in memory of the late Sherburne Battles Rockwell and is also given as token of gratitude for the safe return from World War II of Mrs. Rockwell's two sons, Sherburne B. Rockwell, Jr., and Deever Rockwell. It is planned to rse the gift in the ceussruction ot ,as r W vsrsity ba \ d'Tmond on the lower campus to be known as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Marriage
 Intentions

Marriage intentions filed at the Bureau of Vital Statistics in City Hall include:
 Alvin David Susman, 156 Derby Avenue New Haven, and Ada Frances Simonson, 203 Plaza Ave- nue.
 Anthony Ricchezza, g Robin son Street, anud Marie Sforza, 117 Tudor Street.
 Carl Daniel Bozzuto, 30 First Avenue, and Carmella Marie Cri- spino, 357 South Main Street. Fernando Cyr, 474 South Main Street, and Christine Bryan, 7 Union Street.
 Norris Person, SAP Bank Street, and Jessie Bell Sutton, 642 Bank Street.
 Joseph Fonseca, 230 Cherry Street, and Catherine Romano, 232 Congress Avenue.
 Francis Joseph Burns, 2 North Beacon Street, and Rosaria Ger trude Berardi, 13 Lawrence Street.
 Harold Cooper, IA Grove Street, and Phyllis Fidler, B Elizabeth Street.
 William Mcqueen Corkindale, 18 Irving Place, and Dorothy Steck Kenyon, 93 Ives Street.
 George Edward Snyder, GA Sey- mour Street, and Lillian Marie Caffrey, Kingsbury Street.
 Arthur Diorio, 297 South con- ard Street, and Gloria Altieri, 115 Seymour Street.
 Harry Alilger, 229 New Scot land Avenue, Albany, N. r., and Dorothy Philo, 6 South Bertha Street, Albany, N. Y. ...... (
 Vincent P. Conroy, Brooklyn. N. Y, and Ossie Ray, New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Finance Loans Mark Increase

Boston. May 13-(UP)-Loans from finance companies have in- creased from $5,33O, 900, 900 early last year to about $6,600, ,000, 900 and may triple the record prewar level, the United Business Service reported today.
 Installment and personal loans, which fell off during the war, now promise to surpass the 1941 record of $9,889 100000 UBS said.
 This revived interest in borrowing will be reflected in the earnings of finance companies, UBS added with more banks entering the loan field and competition growing much keener than in prewar years.
 Expansion in loans during the past year took pAce when durable consumer goods were reaching the market in only a trickle. Therefore, UBS concluded that a record de- mand for credit is probable once goods become abundant and Gov- ernment credit restrictions are lifted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13

their money on liquor. Our ret turned veterans, who haven't yet found jobs, are spending a lot of money, which I supposed they saved while in service, on taverns. They can't buy clothes, or automo- bile.s, or anything practical, SO 1t goes that way. I think that's too bad
 :. "It's My OpHnion," feature of the Waterbury Democrat, was in- augurated to bring to readers the opinion of people in this com- munity on vital issues of the day and problems of human interest. 'It's My Opinion" will appear again in the Waterbury Democrat Wednesday, when five people will be asked: <.
 When the market opens up, how much money do you intend to spend on things you really need?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Auto Testing Lone etoOpen Here M0y15
Police PFojset Strictly Voluntary Asserts Roach

Construction work will begin Wednesday on temporary testing lane to be installed by the Police Department somewhere on Freight Street as Waterbury's contribution in the National "Check Your Car" week to begin May Is and last six weeks.
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach, who returned Sunday from Washington, D. C., where he at- tended a national safety conference, said the testing of cars will be en- tirely voluntary. A windshield sticker will be given to the driver whose car passes check of brakes, windshield wipers, head and tail lights and other vital parts of the vehicle.
 Free Inspections
 Superintendent Roach pointed out no motorist will be stopped on the road and forced to take the check. He stressed the fact that car inspections will be entirely up to the opertaor and will cost nothing.
 However" declared the official, If driver is stopped by an officer for any violation of the motor ve- hicle laws he will be then forced to undergo the inspection"
 Present plans, he said, call for quick, efficient inspection which should not take more than a min- ute or even less. Complete plans, however, are not perfected, he re- vealed, and added that final details probably will be revealed tomorrow The national safety drive which extends even to Canada is sponsored by the International Association, Chiefs of Police, and is suppor' l by more than 100 organizations in- terested in promoting highway Slogan for the drive will be: Check Your Driving-Check Your Car Check Accidents"
 In addition to Supt. Roach, two other Waterbury public officials at tended the Washington conference. They were L. T. Scott-Smith, city plan engineer, and Herbert Scott Smith, superintendent of streets and water. State Police Commis- sioner Edward J. Hickey also at- tended.
 Supt. Roach reported that besides police chiefs, educators, engineers and newspapermen Army repre- sentatives and representatives of the U. s. Highway Department were present. More than 2,000 per- sons attended, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Version Of Old Vic
 WiU Operate i1 U. s.

basis and will draw the same money each week, regardless of how many plays they appear in or the size of their roles. Five of the six plays to be given the first season have been chosen. The problem of renting 8 theater has not yet been solved.
 In addition to the sale of stock, the Art also gives patrons rights to any who make an outright contribu- ton of $5. So far $20,915 has been received from this source and it is kept separate from the money of investors. Patrons get special ticket accommodations, participate in seminars, etc. A training school and experimental productions are part of the Art plan.
 Mickey Rooney, who gets greater kick out of writing songs that may or may not make few thousand dollars than he does out of being one of the highest paid film stars, has new number, "Just for Once, Think Twice" He did both the words and music and the King Cole trio has re- corded it.
 Actor Martin Kosleck, who hao steady Hollywood work during the war portraying the late Joseph Goebbels, has received word that his mother and sister have been found safe in the British zone in Germany
 The many thousands of out-of- towners who have enjoyed the ice shows at the Center Theaser in Radio City will be pleased to know that a new revue will be on display there by the end of June. Rehearsals start Wednesday for "Ice Parade" and, as usual. the co-sponsor. with Arthur M. Wirtz of Chicago is Sonia Heniie, who is satisfied to take the profits and let other skaters get the applause in these shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13

Daniel Spardone to Thomaston Savings Bank, property on Albion Street, $8,50O.
 Henry J. Bagley to First Federal Savings and Loan Company, prop erty on McArthur Drive, $7,000.
 Alice c. Deadly to Waterbury Sav- ings Bank, three lots on Gordon Street, $4,200.
 Antonio and Nicolina Santopietro to Waterbury Savings Bank, prop erty on Baldwin Street, $3,700.
 Vincent A. Orlando, Alfred F. Meyerhans, to The Colonial Trust Company. property on East Aurora Street, $15,0O0.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Floyd H. and Wesley s. Rasmus- sen, Signe Pasman and Ernest J. Rasmussen, to Esther F. RaSmus- sen, property on Bradley Avenue.
 Floyd H. Rasmussen, Signe Pas man and Ernest J. Rasmussen to Wesley S. Rasmussen, property on Bradley Avenue.
 Wesley s. Rasmussen to Esther F. Rasmussen, property on Brad ley Avenue.
 Floyd H. and Wesley S. RasmuS- sen, Signe Pasman and Ernest J. Rasmussen, to Esther F. Rasmus- sen, property on Bridley Avenue.
 Wesley s. and Ernest J. Rasmus- sen, Signe Pasman to Floyd H. Ras- mussen, property on Esther Ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Validating Act Slated For Senote
 eIty's BlI To De
 Introduced by Wallace
 Tomorrow
I0IM0FFOW

Waterbury's Validating Act on the 1945 tax assessment will be intro duced into the Senate at Hartford tomorrow by Senator Patrick Wal lace D-Waterbury). The bill is ex- pected to receive favorable response in both the Senate and the House.
 As reported Saturday in The Democrat the bill, sponsored by the administration in opposition to a bill entered by the Council of Com munity Clubs, was accepted by the joint Finance Committee of the General Assembly subject to minor revisions.
 The bill, in revised form, will pro- vide for special session of the Board of Tax Review to be held from June 10 to Aug. 10. Although this is 10 days longer than asked for in the administrations bill the change also provides for all tax payers to be heard-including those who were heard during the regular Feb. l to Feb. 20 session this year. The original bill provided for all taxpayers other than those heard.
 The original bill also requested that provisions for grievances be- yond the tax board hearings by way of recourse to the Court of Common Pleas be retained. The committee did not alter this clause as enormously reported in Sundays newspaper.
 Sen. Wallace said today that he would enter the bill in the Senate and following favorable response it would be sent down" to the House for passage there. The bill, spon- sored by both Democrats and Re- publicans, is expected, for this sea- son, to be passed through the Gen. eral Assembly without opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Four Choirs Stage
 EeStiuaL of Lessons

Choirs of Westover and St. Mar garet's Schools joined the regular church senior and punior choirs in the third annual Festival of Lessons and Music yesterday morning at St. Johns Episcopal Church.
 The school choirS of 50 voices each sang from the balcony of the church, while the St. Johns choir of 30 voices and the junior choir of 20 voices were seated in the chan eel.
 Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rector, read six lessons, alternating with an- thems by each of the choirs and hymns by the congregation. Miles "A. Martin was organist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
City Purchasing Two Army Jeeps

Two jeeps will be purchased by City Purchasing Director Henry J. Bowling for use by the Park De- partment and the Street Depart ment. The purchase was recently approved by the board of works at the request of the respective de- partmentS.
 The jeeps, each of which will cost approximately $450, are being pur- chased from the surplus properties of the government They will be used as light and swift delivery and service vehicles of the departments, MT. Bowling said. The purchase or ders have been already routed through the office of City Control Ter Neil F. Maloney and delivery is expected shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Water Restored To Toxpoyers

Taxpayers who failed to pay long, due delinquent water bills and had their water service turned off by the city have made payment in full, it was reported today. Water has been restored in all respective homes.
 Other taxpayers, yet delinquent on water bills, have been notified that similar action will be taken with their water service by May 20th. Each month notices will be forwarded to 8 group of the total taxpayers delinquent on payments.
 The drastic measure consists of complete shut-off of all water ser- vice in the homes until payment is made either in full or by install lment payments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Art Classes ir1 Poster, Emblem Contests

Miss Betty Garrity conducted a national, emblem contest and local poster contest in connection with National Girls Club week in her art classes, the first receiving honorable mention in the National Girls Club contest in Pittsfield, Mass.
 Winners in the local emblem con- test were Bernice Hampston, Dolores Sarni, Lillian Kunsaitis, and Marie Drozd. Winners in the poster con- test were Wilma Tatronio, Madeline Murphy and Julia Mucci. Lorraine Gilmartin and Rose Calabrese re- ceived honorable mention. The em- blem contest is sponsored by the National Girls Club, and the poster contest by the Waterbury Girls Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13

A>OOARAACAAVO AAACA Nu SAAN w "4S clerks office in City Hall include:
 Warranty Deeds
 Margaret w. Schiller to Nicholas J. and Angeline Dezinno, property on Traverse Street.
 John A. Anderson to William J. Fleming, property on Frost Road.
 Lillie Adams, Life-Tenant, and others, to Louis and Lena Diorio, property on Congress Avenue.
 Margaret Raimo to Concetta and Raffaela Ponzillo, property on Am- erica Street.
 Edith B. Grierson to Lawrence P. Montambault, property on Thomas ton Avenue.
 Florence A. Phelps to Charles and Elizabeth J. Steponaitis, property on Welton Place.
 Nellie Miller to Helen M. Dubois, property on Bouley Avenue.
 Leon P. and Hilda V. Squires to Ferdinand J. Theriault, property on Chase Parkway.
 Stella Boucher to John F. Dowd, Jr., and Robert E. Powell. property on Brewster Street. John F. Griffin, Jr., Helen G. Far ren and Abbie Creem to Daniel Spardone, property on Eastwood Avenue.
 John A. Alteiri to Vincent A. Or lando and Alfred A. Meyerhans, property on East Aurora Street.
 Rocco Ranando to Raymond Mof- fo, property on Primrose and Glen wood Streets.
 Herbert B. Spencer, and wife, to Russell M. Wheeler, property on Lakeview Avenue. Daniel T. Harrington to Elizabeth c. Currie, lot on Pennington Ave nue.
 Henry Morin to Henry J. Bagliey, property on McArthur Drive. Vingenzo Ciriello to Alice c. Dea- dy, property on Gordon Street.
 Vincent A. Miller to Francis P. Guilfoile, property on Robbins Street.
 Donate and Jennie Rubbo to An- thony Rubbo, property on Hubbell Avenue.
 Mortgage Releases
 Charles L. Ponte to Rose c. Ponte. Waterbury Savings Bank to Alex ander Dallas, Inc.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Leon F., and Hilda V. Squires.
 Loren R. Carter to Thomas Gug- lielmo
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Flor ence Prentzel.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Paul E. and Maria L. Mentzi.
 Frederick w. Cramer to Paul E.. and Maria l.. Hentzi.
 Waterbury Trust Company to John F. Jr., and Charles H. Grif- fin, Helen G. Farren and Abbie Creem. t Joseph Petruccione to John A. Altieri.
 Joseph DeLauretis and others to John A. Altieri.
 Home Owners Loan Corp to An- tonic and Medina Dapont.
 Eva T. Herbst to Elsie Zappone. Naugatuck Savings Bank to Henry Morin.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Alice c. Deadly.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to An- tonic and Nicolina Santopietro.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Mary E. Lovallo to Waterbury Trust Company, trustees for Flora V. Draher. property on Lockhart Avenue. $1,200.
 Lawrence P. Montambault to First Federal Savings and Loan Associ- ation of Waterbury, property on ThomaSton Avenue, $8,500.
 Ferdinand J. Theriault to Water bury Savings Bank, property on Chase Parkway, $6,OO0.
 John F. Dowd, Jr, and Robert E. Powell to Savings and Loan Asso- citation of Waterbury, property on Brewster Street, $7 300.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13

Rockwell Field.
 MT. Rockwell. a native of Water. bury and an alumnuS of the Tatt School, was affiliated with the Chase Brass and Copper Company. He died April %, 1893. His sons also attended Taft. Reever was gradu- ated in 1924 after which he entered the United States Marines: He is private and has seen service with the lst Division in Okinawa and later in China. He served as rInr ner. Sherburne entered the United States Navy in March. 104S and be- came a radio technician on An L.Cxs seeing service in Guam and Pearl Harbor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Elizabeth J. Clark
 To Get Cof,1DenSQfion

Payment of $15 weekly during disability will be made to Elizabeth J. Clark of 95 Hillside Avenue, who sustained an injury to her right shoulder while employed by Grieve, Bisset & Holland, Inc. according to an agreement approved today by Compensation commissioner Harry Krasow.
 Ideal Slogan
 Traffic accidents killed total of Il,l6O persons during the first six months of l945. according to records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
WaferfolUn Man Asks $500 Dni11QQe

A collision April IA at Elm and Orchard Streets in New Haven is the basis of $500 civil, action filed in Common Pleas Court today by Richard ziello of Watertown against Jerry Capone of New Haven. The plaintiff claims repair costs on his car were $179 and he lost the use of the vehicle for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13

don't ask any question, or if they do, they merely say I presume you're over 21' and you get 1t. Up in Massachusetts they're much stricter. I'm 20 and when I was up there while in service, one day I was waiting for someone in cocktail lounge, and they wouldn't even permit me to sit there."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
ANTHONY FIESTA, Package Store Owner. 15S Wood Street:

Now we have tos keep open until closing hour of II o'clock to meet competition. Sometimes I think they're issuing too many permits for package stores and taverns- speaking from the competitive point of view. The tax Is very heavy and it's pretty hard to make 8 liv- ing with so many new places springing up. But on the other hand, it's land of free enterprise, and I suppose it's only fair to figure that if fellow has the gumption to go into the business he should be given a permit"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Hospital Bulletins

The condition of Louis Maggi, 66, of IA Ridge Street was re- ported to be good today at St. Mary's Hospital where he is un- der treatment for lacerated fore- head and a compound fracture of the nose. The man was injured Saturday when he fell IS feet from a ladder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Building Permits

Permits issued by Building h. spector John T. Hartley include: Pete Churenzi, alterations t o garage. 98 Ledgeside Avenue, $10O. Ennia Carosella, alterations for extra apartment, Simsbury Street, $1,200.
 Francis Synott, erect one-family dwelling, Circular Avenue, $6,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
Mass for Dr. Jackson |'T0n1orro1u Morning

\ A requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 6 tomorrow morning in the chapel of St. Mary's Hos pital for the late Dr. Edward J.
 Jackson. Members of the hospital medical staff. Nurses Alumnae and friends of the deceased will attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
"Cornpa re d

COIIlpa I . U with ot h e T states, and par- ticularty those
 in the South, Connec t i c u t laws are quite satisfactory. Of course, there is always room for improvement. I think package stores should close at 8 F. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
WILLIAM SMITH, Assistant Theater Manager, 41 Wyman Street:

q think they
 are with one e xc e p t 1 o n. Minors should not be permit ted in places where h e y serve liquor even if they do only obtain soft drinks. Thi s laws exists in Delaware, and I think it is a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13
FRED COREY, Factory Worker, 251 Willow Street: 1:

T think they gre all right. That law pro- hibiting minors under 21 is an excellent one. However, I do think taverns should be per- Il1itted to re- main open un- til 3 o'clock in
 t h C morning both on week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-13

good one, because youngsters like to initiate their elders, and start to drink very young. also think we have too many tavernS in Wa
 terbury, and they are for too nu-; merous in the poor neighborhoods." I"