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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
New England GRE. Nearer Settlement

Boston, July 2. (UP)-New Eng land Gas & Electric Association to- day moved step nearer recapital- ization and settlement of Associated Gas & Electric System claims by mailing to security holders copies of Securities & Exchange Comis- sion finding and opinion together with its order approving a proposed plan.
 The U. s. District Court here will hold a hearing July IT on the application of the commission to enforce and carry out the proposal.
 The plan provides for reduction of consolidated funded debt of the system from $44,578, ,500 to 2,oS0,- 900. elimination of all present pre- ferred and common stocks, and the issue of 100000 shares of new com- mon stock estimated to have an- nual net earnings of $1,70O,0O0 or "A cents a share, before sinking fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
Auxiliary Completes
 Lawn Party Program
Mrs. Anthony Orantas Presides at Monthly Meeting of Organization; Relief Packages Prepared
BROOKLYN

Mrs. Anthony Orantas, president of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary, presided at the Auxiliary's monthly meeting last night at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Devenis of Frank Street.
 The Auxiliary completed their plans for the annual lawn card party, which will be held Sunday, July ', at the home of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Kishonis of North Main Street. Card games, prizes and refreshments will be on the program.
 Mrs. Anthony Kishonis is chair man of arrangements, and will be assisted by Mrs. Adele Sabis, Mrs. Eleanor Giedra, Mrs. Jacob Treci- okas, and Mrs. Mathew J. Colney.
 Members prepared 67 famine relief packages which Mrs. Devenis will send to families in Europe. Packages will be sent each month and will be prepared at each meet ing of the Auxiliary.
 Following the business meeting Mrs. Devenis and Mrs. Kazy Veleisis were hostesses at Lithuanian buf- fet luncheon. Those attending were :: Dr. and Mrs. Michael Devenis, Dr. and Mrs. Kay Veleisis, Kastutis Devenis, Algrid Devenis, Miss Dalia Devenis, Miss Danga Veleisis, Frank Hill, Jr., Mrs. Frank Penevich, Mrs. Adela Sabis, Mrs. Anna Besasparis, Mrs. William Varkala, Mrs. Geddis Ulinskas, Mrs. Mary Krugelis, Mrs. Jacob Treciokas, Mrs. Justin Ku- dirka, Mrs. Anthony Orantas, Mrs. Anthony Kishonis, Mrs. Eleanor Geidra, Mrs. William Bulerick, Mrs. Stanley Senkus, Mrs. Mathew J. Colney, Mrs. Peter Krugelis, Mrs. Anna Sabis and Mrs Margaret Mix naitiS.
 The August meeting will be held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Stan ley Senkus of Edward Street.
 Mrs. Mary Fortier, president of the Lithuanian Womens Alliance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02

section due to the new housing pro- gram near lower Baldwin Street. Dr. Gilmartin, who said he like wise did not approve of double ses- sions, said one solution might be to transfer some Hopeville pupils to Washington School, which was not oyercrowded. He said, however, that objections might be raised by par ents. The members of the delegation, all representatives of the Hopeville Community Club, indicated the mat ter of transfer would be discussed at the next meeting of the club.
 An eight-point program proposed by the Hopeville Community Club at the previous meeting of the board was discussed. It was indicated that action would be taken on proposal to paint the gymnasium, and also on proposals regarding safety of chil- dren crossing streets at the close of school sessions.
 To Advertise For Bids
 The board authorized the school house committee to advertise for bids for painting the Leavenworth High School cafeteria and office.
 Transfers to provide $5O,OOO for repairs to school buildings will be sought from the Boards of Finance and Aldermen. The proposed trans ferS will be in the reserve fund for capital and homecoming expendi- lures. The sum of $30,00O will be sought for replacement of sanitaries at Driggs, Duggan, and Slocum schools, and $20,000 for replacement of boilers at Anderson School and installation of oil burners at Web- ster School
 Approval was given for payment for painting work by E. J. Vanasse as follows: Russell Scf ool, s1,955; Slocum, s1,279.80; Hopeville, $1,OS6.
 It was disclosed that the rules committee has drafted tentative rules regarding employment of mar ried women as teachers, and that copies have been submitted to all of the commissioners. The members were asked by Commissioner Perry Graicerstein, chairman of the con- mlttee, to make suggestions for changes before the next meeting, and indicated that the program would be submitted for the board s approval at the next session.
 A request by the Waterbury Safe ty Council for permission to erect safety signboard on Crosby High School grounds was referred to the schoolhouse committee.
 It was reported that high school teams have been granted permission to use the State Armory.
 Make-Up Exams Set
 The school superintendent report ed tn a t makeup examinations would be given at all high schools in September. He said that heretofor the program on examinations was not uniform.
 A report on the sale of milk at schools last year disclosed receipts of S3,561.l0, and a balance of S287. .67. The school superintendent said the proceeds were used for athletic equipment, Christmas supplies, ra- dios, movie screens, graduation ex- penses, tests, and for various other purposes.
 The board approved presentation Of diploma to Michael J. Arnodeo, former Leavenworth student, who submitted his record in the armed forces for credit.
 The board will hold it's next meet ing July 29 at Russell School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT WATERBURY CONN., TUESDAY JULY le46
Kin Informed |Of2 Deaths In Ireland

Mrs. Mary s. Gordon, 132 Boyden Street, yesterday learned of the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary Sweeney, 72, and her sister, Mrs. Ellen O'Shea, 26, both of County Kerry, Ireland. The deaths occurred nearly three weeks ago. Mrs.. Gordon said the air mail letter bearing the notification was mailed by relatives in Ireland on June IA.
 Only survivors in this country, in addition to Mrs. Gordon, are Mrs. Sweeney's son, John Sweeney, of Boston, Mass, his children and the children of Mrs. Gordon. Other survivors of Mrs. Sweeney are daughter, Mrs. Annie Foley three sons, Eugene, Timothy and Edward Sweeney, all of Ireland. Including those in this country, Mrs. Sweeney is survived by Is grandchildren.
 Mrs. O'Shea, is suhvived by her husband, John O'Shea, and three children. Maurice, Mary and John O'Shea, Jr.
 Burial services for Mrs. O'Shea, and Mrs. Sweeney were in Ireland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02

Mrs. Mary Fortier, president of the Lithuanian Women's Alliance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02

A military funeral for Fred Mon- tagnon of Middlebury was held today at 3 P. M. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 10 Central Avenue, the Rev. William McCance, pas tor officiating. Burial was in Mid dlebury Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
Wo Admitted by Bar Association

Daniel J. Noonan of 72 Crescent Street and Albert B. Mannix of 3l Cherry Avenue have been admitted to the Connecticut Bar, and will practice law in Waterbury. Noonan veteran, was admitted without examination. Mannix, who has been a practicing attorney in Mass achusetts, also was not required to take an examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Miss Isabel H. Clark, 36 Linden Street, a first grade teacher at Driggs School for many years, will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, with the Rev. Sew ard Hiltner of the First Congrega- tional Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from to and T to P. M.
 Funerarl sevices for Charles Fitch Loomis, 78 North Street, Mid dlebury, night watchman at the County Courthouse here for two years until his retirement in Feb ruary, 1914, were held yesterday at the Middlebury Congregational Church. The Rev. William McCance, pastor, off1ciated. Burial was in Middlebury Cemetery.
 Bearers were Melvin Skiff. Will liam Fromm, D. A. Rinaldi, Ev- erett Davenport, George Balder, and w. H. Warner. Honorary bear CTS were Charles Upson, and Frank Waters.
 Funeral services for Edward Jo- seph Wethered, 55, of 132 Mon- mouth Avenue, were held today at II A. M. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 10 Central Avenue. The Rev. Francis O. Ayres of St. John $ Church officiated. Burial was in old Pine Grove Cemetery.
 A military funeral for Fred Mon- tagnon of Middlebury was held today at P M. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 10 Central Avenue, the Rev. William McCance, pas tor officiating Burial was in Mid dlebury Cemetery.
 The funeral of Alvares J. Allard former clerk at the Hodson Hotel here Tor many years, was held yeS- terday from the home in New Haven with burial in St. Joseph's $ Cemetery here.
 The funeral of Mrs. Maria Gig andelh of 2l4 Orange Street was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Will low Street to St. Lucys Church where solemn high Mass of requi- em was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. Micflae1 McVerry assisted by the Rev. Alex Riccio, deacon and the Rev. Felix ScogUo, subdeacon. Mrs. Louis Russo was soloist and Elizabeth Mascoli was organist. Bearers were all grandchildren of the deceased, Joseph DiCoresante ,, Charles Feola, Michael Feola, Louis Feola, Fred Feola and Armand Au- relli. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery with committal services con- ducted by Father Scoglio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
Showers Brino Relief in Area

Boston, July 2. (UP)-Wide- spread showers brought relief to New England today where a total of Al deaths were attributed to a rec ord eight-day heat wave.
 Eight additional drownings and a victim of heat prostration were re- corded in the six-state area yester- day as the temperature reached a maximum of 82 degrees-the lowest recorded in the hot spell.
 Cooler weather with lower humid ity was forecast for today with winds shifting to the northwest.
 A queue for cucunbers outside a Hitchin, England, grocery contained l,500 people. dAIGH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02

of St. Joseph's Church, announced that there will be a special meet ing of the club tonight at the clubrooms.
 Mrs. Algert KShonis, and Miss Eleanor Kishonis were hosteSses at surprise birthday party Saturday in honor of Mrs. Anthony Kishonis and Algert Kishonis at the home of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Kishonis of North Main Street.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. John Gikis, Mir and Mrs. Martin Slager, MT. and Mrs Joel Anderson, MT. and Mrs. John Nezci, Mrs. Juluis Laurence, MT. and Mrs. Frank Neslon, Dr. and Mrs. Mathew J. Colney, MT. and Mrs. John Va- laitis, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Belazar- as, Miss Diana Nezci, Mrs. Lucy Grinis, Mrs. Catherine Dobilaitis, Mrs. Ursula Morkys, Mrs. Mary Dainauskas, Miss Anna Nelson, Miss Rose Milanis, Miss Mary Matallini, Miss Dorothy Zorn, Miss Lucille Sheehan, Edward Morkys, Mrs. Leonard Kishonis, Anthony DeLeo, Joseph Mardina, Andy Paccarno, Red Seers, Dom Mardina, Edward Barkel.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Finn and their son, Edward, Jr., of Boston, Mass, have returned home after spending the weekend with MT. and Mrs. Olin Fortier of Congress Ave- nue.
 Recent guests of Dr. and Mrs. Mathew J. Colney were Capt. Paul Labanauskas and John Valaitis of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. Walter Stulginskas, and family were Joseph Romanauskas of Paris, France, and Balys Bocka of Brook lyn, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. John Muchalight of Pawtucket, R. l., visited MT. and Mrs. John Knott of Park Place for the weekend.
 Dr. and Mrs. Stasys Saprans, MT. and Mrs. Armand Madeux, MT. and Mrs. John Knott, MT. and Mrs. John Muchalight of Pawtucket, R. l., MT. and Mrs. Julius Petrosky, Mir and Mrs Charles Gerulaitis, John Muchalight, also of Pawtucket, R. l., John and Judith Knott, and Cheryl Madeux attended yesterday the Doth wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs Anthony Radevelas formerly of Waterbury and now of Great Hill, Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02
DIED 

CLARK-In this city, Jul. 1, l946. Miss Isabel H. Clark of Linden Street.
 Funeral will be held tomfrow af- ternoon at o'clock iron the AL derson Funeral Home, [ Central Avenue. Burial will be ] River side cemetery.
Evening star., 1946-03-05

Murray That's quite a lineup. Il
Love You Truly" the Carrie Jacobs
Bond musical. is next on Keighleys g
schedule. Carson Kanin comes
back to direct his successful New
York play, Born Yesterday" and
he'll get more money for the play
and for directing and producing
than he made in all his previous
years in Hollywood. And that was
plenty. RkO is the studio.
Gail Patrick joins Rose Hobart
Dorothy Mcclure and Robert Young
in Claudia and David" Calls a
swell person and I'm glad she has a
good part in major production. As
a big sideline, Gail sells Everything
for Babies" in her cute Enchanted
Cottage" Frank Faylen, the
actor who almost stole The Lost
Week End" from Ray Milland-he
was the attendant in the Bellevue
drunk" wards now doing really
well for himself at Paramount. He
with Betty Hutton in "Perils of
Pauline" with Bing Crosby, Barry
Fitzgerald and Joan Caulfeld in
welcome Stranger and with Fred
MacMurray and Paulette Goddard
in Suddenly it's Spring" That S
pretty good for guy practically
unknown a few months back. /
predict he will finish as star.
4
Ronald Colman, who almost
starred in Life With Father" for
Warmers, will instead play Captain
Horatio Hornblower" for the same
studio. This will be good news for
the fans who write to me-con-
lnually-asking, When is Ronald
Colman making another picture?"
He gets under way in the summer
Blond Helen Walker, who got
nowhere at Paramount when under
contract there, is going places on
her goth Century-Fox contract: She
Evening star., 1946-03-05

in two acts produced by the Theater Guild
with Dennis King. new version of An
dreyev's play by Judith Guthrie directed
by Tyrone Guthrie, with settings and cos
tunes by Motley. At the National.
Evening star., 1946-03-05

has the lead opposite Randolph
Scott In Home Sweet Homicide. Z"
I see where Laurence Olivier
is supposed to come back here and
make picture for David Selznick
called, "The Paradine Case" I'll
believe it when I see him. Olivier
and Selznick have been on bad terms
since Selznick's unsuccessful at
tempt to prevent Vivien Leigh from
working for any one but him.
William Eythe smiling all over his
face because Otto Preminger gave
him the starring role in his Me
thinks the Lady" Jimmy Stewart
says emphatically that he, will not
play Adam to Ingrid Bergman's Eve
in the Leo McCarey comedy. He
says his "figger" isn't good enough
But they won't be looking at YOU
Jimmy. Haven't seen Wallace
Evening star., 1946-03-05
Where and When
Current Theoter Attractions
and Time of Showing

Stage.
National He Who Gets
Slapped: $50 pm.
Screen.
Shock: 1l:15 am. 1..55
4:35, 7:20 and 10 pm. Stage shows
l, $40, $40 and 9:05 pm.
Columbia-"LeaveH Her to Heaven" ;:
10:45 am, 1855, 3:05, Sis, 7:25 and
9:35 pm.
Keith's-"Because of Him: 11:40
am, 1:40, 3:45, 5:45, 7:50 and $50
pm.
Earle-"The Stork Club: II am,
ITO. 3:15, 5:25, 7:35 and $40 pm.
HippOdrOme -"Pepe lie Moks"::
2:25, 6:05 and $50 pm
Little-"The Last Chance: 1l:15
am, lis, 800, $40, 7:25 and 9::35
pm.
Metropolitan - MY Reputation"
11:30 am, 1875, 3:35, $40, 7:45 and
$50 pm.
Pix-"Shanghai Cobra: $40, $40,
8:05 and 10:30 pm.
Palace-'Spellbound": 10:45 am,
1880, 3, $40, 7:20 and $50 pm
Trans-Lux-Newsa and shorts. Con-
tinuouS from 10 am.
Evening star., 1946-03-05

in HE Who Gets Slapped" are
those of Reinold Schunzel as the
lecherous old baron suitor of the
girl, Wolf Barzell in the role of the
circus proprietor and Jerome Thor
as the godlike young equestrian
whose beauty betrays him, as every
one in AndreyeV's Imagination is be-
trayed by his finest gift.
Motley has obviously relished the
assignment of designing the cos
tunes and sets for He Who Gets
Slapped" the latter an interesting
representation of circus dressing
tent set on bare stage.
But the character in the old
guild play who said, "'Tis best to
let old memories sleep was right.
He was the smart one.
Evening star., 1946-03-05
TeChniCOlOr Is His Headache

America. She has just come back
to Hollywood from a lengthy loca-
ton jaunt in Mexico for Fiesta
and soon will be off to Mackinac
Island and Lake Superior with
Jimmy Durante and Jose Iturbi tc
make the major part of This Time
for Keeps" with Director Richard
Thorpe. After that, Esther takes
that curvacious form of hers to
Florida for yet another Pasternak
musical. Join the movies and see
America!
Lauren Bacall is out of both "Stal-
lion Road" and Cheyenne"
William Keighley will direct Mex
lean Holiday" starring Shirley Tenn
pie. Joseph Gotten and Fred Mac
Evening star., 1946-03-05

quite unreasonable. leaving the lions
and the godlike young man entirely
within their rights.
This may be unfair to the per-
formers in that the unreality of
He Who Gets Slapped" is the re-
sponsibility of Andreyev, who has
grown obsolete, and the Theater
Guild which overlooked that fact.
Among those who struggle along
with the stars to make the drama
otherwise, young Susan Douglas as
the beWildered childlike Consuela
has the heaviest burden to carry
ConSuela, you may remember, was
Andreyev's symbol of the vibrant
youthful beauty no man could resist.
Miss Douglas is not plain, and she
can act. but not to the extent of
creating the illusion she is the fatal
ly lovely thing her fellow players
continually insist.
Best of the lesser performances
Evening star., 1946-03-05
By SheiIoh Grohom

HOLD WOOD.
Van Johnson does not want to
make any more pictures in techni-
color. just before he left on his
Florida a-Louisiana- New York vaca-
ton, Van told me that his binding
headaches are caused by the hot
technicolor lights penetrating the
steel plate in his head which was
inserted after his serious auto ac-
cident few years ago. He recently
suffered through two technicolor
pictures-"Easy to Wed" and Till
the Clouds Roll BY" But Van gets
ack-and-white relief in his next,
The Risen Soldier"
Esther Williams will soon rate as
the most travelled film actress in
Evening star., 1946-03-05

Ford around in pictures much lately.
But I will soon. Wally has a role
in Lesson In Love" with George
Brent, Lucille Ball and Charles Win
ninger. Dennis Morgan gets
to sing again-as Chauncey Olcott
in MY Wild Irish Rose" Dennis
is now making s125,0O0 a picture.
No wonder he is singing!
released by the North American News
paper Alliance, Inc)
Evening star., 1946-03-05
He Who Gets Slapped Back,
But as Unexciting Ghost
By Joy Cormody

1t Keeps coming back that Eugene oN play produced
by Theater Guild
to let old
The character who
letting sleep quite
Evening star., 1946-11-10
LOvebirds

II nor all know, Bushy Barnes has never set foot
Il out of the state But he can tell you all about the
people an the conditions in nearly any big city in
this country
You see, he runs the newsstand an sells papers
from all over. But he says if you really want to find
out about city. you gotta read the want ads.
Bushy says that generally the same kind of crooks
make the same kind of news. wherever they are. An
when it rains in Los Angeles or the wind blows in
Chicago well. that's just weather, no matter how
it's described. An society pages an football
stories an the foreign news reads about the
same in Spokane Dallas Boston.
But" Bushy maintains. in the want ads you
get the low-down on people an towns.
From what they are sellin' or tryin to buy you
get ideas about the folks that put the ads in. An
you can tell who they are talkn to an what they
think of their neighbors that read their ads"
You're daydreamn," told Bushy. you see
things that amt there"
''NAw," he argues. "I1 give you couple samples
New York ads are snappy an busnesslike - right
to the point. Memphis ads are more folksy not so
full of hurryup I'll bet that's the way people in New
York an Memphis are
You think some towns are frender?" ask him.
WELL just like some people are quiet some are
talkative some are excited an some calm. They're
all different, that's all" Bushy rambles on
Take a want ad l saw from Honolulu. 1t was
put in the paper by gal that offered to sell a
pair of lovebirds an a .38 Colt revolver.
Now imagine, this bein Hawaii, complete with
moonlight an banyan trees an night -bloomin'
flowers an all that this gal had boy friend Watchin
them lovebirds day, he tells the gal he's gonna
shoot himself if she don't marry him. She gives in
Well they don't need the lovebirds no more, nor the
pistol So they get married an live happy ever after
"Bushy." tell him, Il think you got somethin'
after all Here in town bet gal in that situation
wouldv sold the lovebirds but kept the sx-shooter,
just in case" -WAlIY R0RFN
Evening star., 1946-11-10
How to
bring out the WoIfin a man
How to

Ever wonder why some gals get whistled
at? Qn a nice way, of courseD
Those gals have certain something :.
flair for keeping every stitch they put on
dainty and feminine. Look at one of 'em-
see some of the things that add up to
her particular charm.
Evening star., 1946-11-10

Lovable Freshness-She knows how to
stay dainty-from the inside out. Her undie
get gentle Ivory Flakes care to help guard
against faded slips, frayed straps. It's one
soap store buyers and fabric manu- tacturers
recommend for fine fabrics. See how much
longer colors stay clear-girdles keep their
fit-when you wash 'em often
with Ivory Flakes.
Evening star., 1946-11-10

An Eye for Clothes-the kind men eye!
She knows how to keep this luscious yellow
cardigan worth looking at. 1t gets babied
with Ivory Flakes and no soap is gentler for
clothes or colors. Helps sweaters fit right
dresses stay bright. So shun strong soaps,
rough handling. Head for twice the wear
with Ivory Flakes care.
Evening star., 1946-11-10

Gorgeous ''Cams" in shadow-sheer chiffon
that don't cause seconds worry over
needless runs. Why? Cause she's too SINAI
to use the wrong kind of soap when they
deserve daily dips in Ivory Flakes. Strain
tests show stockings get up to 5Oeo less run
with gentle nightly sudsings in rich
Ivory Flakes. Helps stocking colors stay in,
too. No more odd stockings that won't
pair up because the color's washed out.
Evening star., 1946-11-10

That ''Bandbox Look"-No dinginess
dims her snowy rayon crepe shirt. Because
fast, frequent plunges in mild Ivory Flakes
keep it sparkling white. This gentle, tissue
sheer flake soap gets nice washables as cieo
as stronger soaps :. but more safely.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Seminaries Train
Native Priest In
Belgian Congo

BRUSSELS, Belgium = (Special)
The fact that at least 81 years
training is required for the intel
lectual, moral and religious prepar-
alton of African natives for the
Catholic priesthood is brought out
in the Courier dAfrique, pub
lished here.
According to a report published
in the Courier, students enter the
seminaries after having attended
primary schools for five or si1
years. Six to seven years are de.
voted to classical studies, three
years to philosophy and five year.
to theology. Between the philoso-
phical and theological studies the
candidates spend one year of pro-
baton at missionary post.
At the present time five semi
naries are being operated in the
Belgian Congo, the paper states
About $50 students in philosophy
and theology are now enrolled al
the seminaries, which during the
past Is years have trained 25(
native priests.