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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Levano6 Fund Totals $12,787. .59

Additional donatlons of *i5 have been made to. the cpl An thony Levandoski Truat Fund boosting t to siz,7s7.Se. me drive whose goal hes been set ak ezo.ooQ, will end Jan. IS.
 Latest contributions have besn listed as follows:
 Employees of the Henainway Corp, S26; the Roger Nraian Tneafers and the Rosary Society Of st. ned. wigs Church, Union City, t25 each :: the Immaculate Cleaners. 910; the traffic department of the Soualern New England Telephone O.. eiift: 208th Battery c Association, q friend of Poland and Edwin s. Hunt, $lO each; and Frederick A. Stewart, John G. Gilmartin, Florence &. Barry and Fisher's Luggage shop Inc, s each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Cash BoIonce Reported By
 FeuSuFeF
 Oily Collected
 SA0, 900 In Old
 Age Taxes

Treasurer Serge Belanger repor- ted yesterday at a meeting of the Board of Finance that the city had cash balance of $l,0e5 ,eOeA7 as of December si.
 Approximately S40,9OO was cole lected in the old age taxes drive during lO45. At the onset of the campaign, in December ls44, $l,OSO was collected.
 The Board approved new $l,0O0 item for the Waterbury Retirement Fund, which will be used, according to Controller Nell Maloney, treas urer and ex-officio member of the Retirement board, for office supplies including the cost of pension cheeks and postage and printing.
 Modification was also received by the board of the transfer of S16,- 560.23 from the policemen's pension fund and $6014.4o from the fire- mems pension fund into the new retirement fund.
 Bonds totaling $4,300 in each de- partnent were also transferred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
State Orders Audit Of Officials Books

Stamford, Jan. 4-'UP'-A state audit of the books of dismissed Town Comptroller William D. Hart was ordered today by Fairfield County States Attorney Lorin W. willis.
 Willis impounded Hart's books following disclosure by the Stamford Board of Finance of irregularities" allegedly amounting to $50,000 shortage in accounts kept by Hart Accounts of the late treasurer Hugh S. Oeffinger also were reported in- volved in the Hirregularities.".
 First Selectman George T. Barrett said he would not turn over the
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heart, but he'd rather have a sol- diAr sore at him than suffering from ailments unknown to the western world.
 Tries t0 Sleep
 The troops tried to sleep by day in an average temperature of l20 in the shade. They worked all night on the machinery Between times sthey cussed their fate. The com- mandant said no man could stand the place for more than a year. Whenever he could scrape together 8 couple of Spare airplanes he'd send most of she un-Ylerved of his charges for brief vacations in Pal- estine. This uelped q little, but not much.
 When shiny passenger planes, like the one that carried me, drop ped down to refuel, the soldiers got out of hand. Nobody could blame 'em.
 we want to go home. We want to go home We want to go home" |" they chanted as I walked through the establishment. Anywhere else in the Army, they'd have been slap ped in the gnardhouse, but here discipline was adulterated by Tram ian heat.
 The head man said he couldn't blame anybody for going a little beserk, just from the sweat that clung to him 24 hours a day, day after day. That was only part of it.
 Everything Tastes Different
 I had two eggs at the commis- sary that the G. Is had tried to doll up with blue paint and silver stars. like Q night club. Something happens to an egg in Iran. They have a peculiar taste. This flavor is not improved by the sight of an Iranian, in greasy fur turban and bare feet that never felt water, in the kitchen washing the dishes.
 Nothing tastes right in Abadan. Nothing looks good. Nobody can smile. was on my way, two hours after arrived. I felt guilty, climb ing into that pretty airplane. l tried not to look at the youngsters jammed there in the dust, still chanting, we want to go home"
 One of them, who I shall never forget, had tears in his eyes. don't know anything about interna- tional relations, or why we needed an airport at an old refinery, but the Secretary of State says it's only bad memory now. I've been feel ing better eyer since he said so. -------------------
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
.CIeoronce Sales
 Mark Areo Trade

Boston, Jan. 4.-(UP)-Post Christ mas clearance and markdown sales featured New England retail trade in the week ended Jan. l, and vol tune, while slightly above the last week of 1914 dropped considerably below the previous week, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc reported today.
 Department store closings on New Years Eve further reduced trans actions, however, supplies in some food items particularly meats rose slightly from the preceding week.
 wholesalers continued to empha- size year-end inventory stocktaking, in some cases it replaced new busi- ness. Domestic wools continued quiet, and price differentials favored foreign wools. -.....
 Output of the leather markets re- rnained below demand and tight supplies of shoes limited production to simple classic type shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
RE-ENLIsTs AT s

woonsocket. R. I. CUP)-It looks like a soldiers life for 3-year-oid ISi- cien P. LaBouse of Woonstocke. Tla- Bouse served four years with the French infantry during World War I. He then joined the U. s. Army aid served 19 years, seeing action in several World War II caunnaigns. Recently discarged. LaBouse iS1ltne- diately re-enlisted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
CIO, ABC Plan Ne0Ofi0fionS

Negotiations with the American Brass Company on the CIO de- mands for 8 30 percent wage boost will be resumed Jan. II, it was an- nounced today by Jonn J. Driscoll, state CIO secretary. The old con- tract will be in force until April l under a special extension.
 Further conferences of the CIO with the Chase Brass & Copper Company also are expected to be set shortly. The contract at that concern has been extended to March 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
JOHN Q. HERMAN, ReaItOr. Home. Naugatuck:

Tt requires o little study. But in any event there must be Q fair adjustment on rents by the OPA to meet the incre ase in taxes. Property owners should be able to realize some profit on their holdings. K9 e = r = aAa f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

men with handkerchiefs tied as masks, came through the door car- rying a machine-gun, sawed-off shotgun, and three revolvers.
 "Line up, everybody" the leader shouted. This is stickup."
 After they had rifled the cashiers cage and the safe they made has ty getaway in a shiny, black sedan.
 But they weren't in to much of a hurry to remember their manners. As they whisked out the door they wished everyone Happy New Year. -r a'ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

The ci y
 should have waited to boost taxes until eco- homie conditions get back to nor- mai. Right now, people seem to have all they can do to meet high prices. l vead plent y a bout hig h prices during the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
WATER Correspondent: Mira Gertrude Lane; Telephone S-6S1l
Faye Clark .oAddress Church Unit
 Grace Methodist
 WoEnen's Society
 Meets Tuesday

Waterville, Jan. 4-The WomenS Society for Christian Service of Grace Methodist Church held their regular monthly business meeting Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Officers for the coming year were seated. The devotions were led by Mrs. Lowell and Mrs. Harry Lattimer with Mrs. Richard Mutt at the piano. A very interest," ing missionary letter was read by Mrs. Richard Mutt. written by Don- aid Ebright, describing his trip from the United States to India where he is doing missionary work. It has been planned to set aside the last Thursday of every month for a missionary study group which will meet at the parsonage.
 The ladies were all given envel- opes with a year marked on 1t from 1900 to 1o45 and there will be a race until March 6 to see who can save the most pennies dated the same as the date on their envelopes. This Is being done to build up the w. 8. C. s. treasury.
 A social will be held next Tuesday evening at the church parlors at g o'clock with Faye Clark as the guest speaker. A silver offering will be taken at this affair.
 Luncheon was served and host esses for the evening were: Mrs. Ed ward Higham, Mrs. Thomas Fahy, Mrs. Charles Greene and Mrs. Joe seph Desaulniers. The next regular business meeting will be held Feb ruary.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Harry Stride, Mrs. J. M. E. Johnson, Miss Ruth Northon, Mrs. Evelyn Niven, Mrs. Bertha Platt, Mrs. Edward Higham, Mrs. Richard Mutt, Mrs. Harry Lattimer, Mrs. Mary Lowell Mrs. Frederick zaugg, Mrs. George Hornbecker, Mrs. Charles Greene Mrs. Joseph Desaulniers, and Mrs, Douglas Estelle.
 MT. Parker who makes his home with MT. and Mrs. Royal Huckins of Boyden street suffered heart attack Wednesday evening at his home.
 Miss Isabelle Platt of Parker street is now able to be out after being confined to her home with the grippe.
 Harold Moran, seaman, first class son of Mrs. Emma Moran of l65 Boyden street has been honorably discharged from the Navy after 2S months service of which g months was overseas duty aboard the USS Wasp.
 The weekly Bible meeting of Cos pei Hall will be held this evening at .8.
 Pfc. Henry J. Wagner of l58 Corn wall avenue was reported aboard the Queen Mary that docked yes terday at New York.
 The wedding of Violet Hay, daugh- ter of Mrs. Agnes Hay of Hillside avenue and Fred Francis of Boyder street, son of MT. and Mrs Ellis Francis is planned January l7 at g at St. Margaret's Church.
 Mrs. Bernard Wilhelm has return ed to her home on Stafford street after being 8 patient at St. Mary'' Hospital the past two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

My criticism of the moment is that the as- sessor did not specifically stip- ulate on the ilo- tices what the new tax would be. N o t 1 c e S merely stated past and present assessment. Most people c O u l d not estimate the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

actual raise in tax and because ex- cited. I've just figured out the tax boost for two clients. One, on a home, amounted to $50, another on a business, to $100. Both reported that the tax was much less than they first thought"
 WILLIAM K. BROWN,
 Treasurer, R. K. Brown Co.,, Home, NMxv HavAIa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

"It's really too early to form an opinion. O u r building was for merly assessed at $924, 100, and our assessment is now $l, 485 ,460, which means an increase of $14,- 983.97 in taxes Since we are a corporation, we have not yet de- cided whether to Aa NRTA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

Towns books to the state auditors ''because it would tie up the towns business to do so," but that he would make available to the auditors "all records concerned with reported discrepancies"
 Barrett said no charge had been placed against Hart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
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Masculine BdIsom Scented ToiIetFies For Men Who Wish To Be Secure In Their Social Security.
 After shave and beth, lotions, toIcs and powders, OII P0ekosed in sporty he-m0n wooden con- toinsrs, with covering of simu- lated Ieofhev, in London lussose ian shode-0s m0sculine and as useful as pocket in Q shirt.
 Poekosed in sets of two to five items, ot $2.25 10 $5.5o. ideOI for thot mon who wants 10 be sure Of his grooming and also sure of lis position end st0ndins omonsst the we'll sroomed n'enof the community
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

T have not received my mo- tice yet. But if the revaluation of properties has been done intel ligently - and l S tress intelli- gently it may prove to be a good thing. For 20 years I've b en hearing that assessments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

'Tfs My Opinion" a new feature of the Waterbury Democrat, was inaugarated to bring to readers the opinions of people in this community on vital issues of the day, and < many other prOblems of this postwar era. "It's My Opin- ion" will appear again in the new Waterbury Democrat on Monday. Five people selected at random will answer the question: "What do you think of the strikes and threatened Iay-Offs occurring in industries throughout the cOuntry?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
"HS NY
 OPINION".

Question: What do you think about Che new boost In asses ments2 Where asked: In the Brown Building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

34 months ! spent in the Pacific, but I never realized the imitation was as bad as 1t is. It seems to me many people won't have enough money to pay the tax boost"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

maintenance have long been out of step with rent income since rentals were frozen at l04l prices"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

Palestine's first census since 1881 will be taken in 1946.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

South Africa's shortage of cloth ing is becoming serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

throughout the city were not pro portionate nor fair. I purchased a home two years ago. and feel my taxes have been moderate"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
THOMAS McGRATH,

Lawyer, Horne, sO stephana Lane:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
FRANK LANOsAI

Returned Veteran, trucker, 1Sl Geddes Terrace:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

Harold Moran, seaman, first, class, son of Mrs. Emma Moran of l65 Boyden street has been honorably discharged from the Navy after 2S months service of which g months was overseas duty aboard the USS Wasp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14
Postmaster Gives Advice On Lote Moil
Mony Persons Foil Co Heed
 EoFlv Notices

Postmaster Charles A. Baein to- day called upon the public e please mall theN Christmas Cards immediately, IT cards have not d. ready been mailed for distant points, he recommended that they be sent by air man.
 The Christmas man rush Is on in fnll swing at the post office at pTeS~ ent, Babln said, with Christmas gift packages reaching an all~time high In volume. Extra collections on Christmas cards have been ordered Into operation, all available equip. nent Is in use, and thousands of parcels and cards are rolling in for local delivery by truck, train and plane.
 Many patrons have been observed sending parcels to the West and South by ordinary parcel post with the expectation Of Christmas deliv- cry. According to the Postmaster, assurance of Christmas delivery can only be provided now by the use oi special handing and special deliv- cry. These types of parcels receive priority handling and transporta- ton, All local parcels must be mailed immediately, and it is recommended that each parcel be insured.
 Insofar as Christmas cards art concerned, 1t Is suggested that they be sealed and sent by first-class postage at three cents each. This permits the sender to enclose a per- sonal message inside, the card will be forwarded if necessary or re. turned if forwarding addresses ars not known, It is the dignified meth od of sending Christmas greetings Unsealed cards find their way, ir large quantities, to the Dead Letter Office to be destroyed because oi tearing in machines, addreSsee has moved and for other reasons. The mailer of such cards is unaware tha, the card has not been delivered.
 On all parcels, postal men recom- mend that a duplicate address bS placed within the parcel for pro. tection and that a return address be shown. Hundreds of items o1 merchandise are sold at postal auc. tions each year because of poor ad. dresses, insufficient wrappings ana loss of pasted labels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14
CWV Smoker
 Biz Success

St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall was like old times Thursday evening when over 300 men. both young and old, assembled for the old Time Smoker, given by Post No. iO44 Catholic War Veterans.
 A program with enough variety as to satisfy the most exciting cus- toner was given. and the evening was considered satisfactory when all those in attendance showed their deep appreciation.
 Four boxing matches were given top place, with such able people as George Mulligan, Sr., Joe Mobile Joe Paladino and George Mulligan, Jr., refereeing.
 Rev. James Butler, former curate at St. Francis Xavier Church, but now stationed in Portland, Conn, entertained with stories and hap penings of interest while he was here in Waterbury. Father Butler wished the unit the best of luck in this new undertaking.
 Wally Tnglis, Jr, gave a trumpet solo. Harry Cashin's "Milky-Way Quartet" rendered old-time selec- tions, familiar to all--veterans of both wars. Rev. James Sullivan showed moving pictures of Sport Highlights.
 Refreshments were served by the committee which was directed by Tony" Nakid, Frank Delaney, Billy Curley, John P. Shea and many thanks should be given Edward curley, Sr.. for his great assistance.
 Invited guests included the pas- tor, the Rev. James Frederick, George Mulligan, ST., and Father Butler.
 Rev. James O'Connor, chaplain of St. Francis Xavier Unit. spoke briefly on the membership drive, still in progress. Veterans of both wars, World War I and II, are eli- gible to join the post, and as St. Francis has many families in the parish who can boast of father and sons being veterans, it would be a nice thing, Father O'Connor re- marked, to have some of the elder veterans join up, as an incentive to the younger generations. Advice and guidance from veterans of World War I. should be a great help for the Post.
 Next meeting of the Post will be on January 9th, in the Parish Hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14
Skeleton Report To Be Delayed

A full report on the examination of a skeleton found in Bristol woods l2 days ago was promised for Mon day or Tuesday by Dr. Joseph A. Beauchemin, pathologist at the Middletown State Hospital.
 Dr. Beauchemin said today the examination of the bones was progressing favorably' but was de- layed because of a Bridgeport mur- der trial which he attended and the necessity of making a series of sepa- rate examinations of the skeleton.
 The skeleton is believed to be that of John Grove, Wolcott land owner who shot and killed two enighbors i2 years ago over a boundary line dispute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14
roctors Moy BeModeHere

Building No. 2, which was used for the manufacture of hydraulic trans mission devices for the Navy by the Waterbury Tool Division of Vickers, Inc, during the war, will soon be used for the manufacture of tractors. Charles H. Granger, vice-president and general manager, said he ex- poets operations to be well along by the end of l947ls first quarter.
 Waterbury Tool several days ago purchased the building and its equipment from the War Assets Ad- ministration for $263, ,7eS. The build ing contains 60,00o square feet.
 The tractors to be manufactured will be for home and farm use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14
Sgt. PereIIo
 Att. otten

Sgt. John Perella, the son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Perella of 1888 Bank Street, has just been trans ferred to Fort Totten, Long Island, the picturesque Civil War army post which is now the headquarters of the Atlantic Division of the Air Transport Command.
 Sergeant Perella. who recently re- turned from occupation duty in Italy, first enlisted in the Army in 1886. After serving his enlistment with the 18th Infantry, Fort Devens, Mass. he returned to ci- william life until April, l945, when he re-enlisted.
 Six months later he went over seas with the first occupation troops of the 88th Infantry Division and was stationed on the Yugoslav border in Undine, Italy, where he re-enlisted in the Regular Army. He returned to the United States in July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14
WAu&Le<A
 .. by BIll HARRINGTON -

Penny Slneleeon end Arthur ts&e Co~stAr.
 sSheNock Holmes" played Ay Screen Star Tom Conway, becomes involved with a aowagef 00ohess who is a kleptomanlac, during tho broadcast tonight at ssSo n Ms, over Station WATR. The Baker Street sleath, an trying to unravel series of mysterious episodes surrounding the duchess Is oUtwttted hy her several times before he solves the puzzle.
 ln the Christmas tradition, the ~Chicago Theater of the Ar" win broadcast Hamperdlnc&S ageless opera, "Eaansel and Gretel.n the fourth consecutive annual perform alce Of this fairylano fantasg feat urtng an original ~treatment in rhyme, on the broadcast tonight 10 to Il P, M., over wwCo,
 Comedy ty Stage and Screen Star Reginald Gardiner, and piano play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14
Corrosion Research
 Asked by Professor

New Haven. Dec. i4-(UP)-In- tensive research to learn how to combat corrosion is needed today to conserve dwindling supplies of metals, according to Prof. H. H. Uhlig of the Massachusetts Insti- ute of Technology.
 Uhlig told a meeting of the New Haven section of the American Chemical Society that corrosion control is imperative because the war made great inroadS into ore reserves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14

stars whose hoMespan comedy has been a popular feature of radio for 2l years, because they seldom ap~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14

expersMens during the mystery hroa0casts Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday, Dec, l6, lS, and iS, a SSls n N, over CBS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14

Maria JerttA celebrated primA donna, is returning to the Metropol~ tan Opera,
 such an announcement Stigs memories m the minds of opera lovers who have heard the viennese dramatic soprano as ToscA, SantuB. za, Minnie, Taranaot, octaVian and ln Q host of other roles,
 Jerit8 Is returning, but this tune not as a singer. Instead, she win be heard on 'N0pera News On The Air" when Strauss Der Nosenkavalier" Is presented over WATR~WJz to~ day at P, M, Mme. Jerits win join Boris Glodovsky and Dino vannA~ poulos during the first intermiSsion, from SstS to SsS0 ?, M, Her former role of octaVian during the per- formance will be sung by Rise Stew ems.
 on the Opera QuiG," presented from 4:22 to 4S40 P. M,, during the second intermission, Olin DowneS will preside, The jury of experts, answering questions submitted by listeners, win include Slgmund Spaeth, Robert Bagar and Deems Taylor,
 old songs of sentiment and new fashioned wit and wisdom win be featured on Grand Ole opry" to- night at lo:S0 P. M. over Station WrTC, Baritone Star Red Foley offers "T Can't Go On This Way" !" m Never Let You Go, Little Dar~ ling" and ~Only One Step More" :" The old Hickory Singers harmonise m Take You Home Again, Kath- leen, and zeke and Feb Turner offer Guitar Reel" Wally Fowler and his Oak Ridge Quartet sing I've Found a Hiding Place" and Grandpa Jones play a flve-stringed guitar selection, Here, Rattler, Here" The comical Duke of Pa ducah discusses Christmas shop ping, and Minnie Pearl brings her weekly report from Grinders Switch.
 Screen Stars Myrna Loy and Don Ameche win recreate for radio their recent film success, So Goes My Love" when they appear on This Is Hollywood" this evening at l0:is P. M, over Station CBS It's the story of carefree young Brooklyn inventor back in the eos and the girl he marrieS who helps him to gain fame and fortune.
 Blonde" and Cora Dithers de- eide not to give their husbands any hints as to what they would like for Christmas, on the comedy drama Sunday, Dec. IS, at 7:90 P. M., 'over Station CBS. So, when Dagwood and Mir. Dithers take their wives to lunch, hoping for the usual barrage of subtle suggestions, nothing hap pens, and both men became frantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14

Hither and YOn There's truth than poui- try in of the stngs of the eighteenth annual New York Poultry Show. Or perhaps We should say there is both poultry and truth in the display. One of the big winners is turkey pictures in the news and owned and exhibited by Elsie M HallOck who lives in nearby Washington Depot (COnn.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-14
Tall Towey Topics
tfn Appreciation of waterbarys Christmas Lighting
sss Bg TIE MAN IN rIm TOWER
GOOD EVENING.

tn Appreciation of watcrbOrys Christmas Lighting pspay After dark the lights are bright m many colors what Q sight, Along the main lanes Of our city, Everyone says-my, how prettyi Just like jewels Of the night Are those hanging gems of light ns light day Along the towns great bright way
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