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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Coal Prices To Remain Unchanged
 OPA to Moke
 Adjustments
 In Neor Future

Coal prices will not change in Waterbury when the Government removes subsidies and the OPA makes consequent price adjust ments, it was indicated today.
 Dealers here pointed out that all anthracite coal coming here comes by rail, and no subsidies were made by the Government when it stepped In to offset abnormal transportation costs in various parts of the coun- try. Most of the bitun1inous coal coming here likewise has not been affected by the subsidy program.
 It was indicated, however, that tide-water bituminous coal, which is used by large concerns and factories In this area, may rise in price be- cause of transportation considera- tions. The coal is moved from the field by boat.
 The original Government subsidies were allowed because of abnormal boat transportation created during the war. Many of the vessels com ing to New England from the South had to cover many extra miles in the sea because of the war situation, and costs of transportation rose highly. No subsidies were allowed for coal transported by rail.
 Dealers here expressed the belief today that there would not be a shortage of coal if present condi- tions continue. -hey reported a showdown on shipments during the Summer because cars were tied up with other types of commodi- les, but said shipments are now coming in satisfactorily.
 Some dealers in the area raised prices of coal when the OPA tenn porarily went out during July. The OPA, however, had raised the max imum just before it took holi- day June 30, most dealers stayed within that mark.
 Several large firms of the area are now selling coal at $18.67 a ton. The rule of $1 off a ton for payment within 10 days still pre- walls at most of the firms.
 The OPA had set the original price ceiling for each store at the price prevailing in 1941.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Mrs. EnreIie Fontoine

Mrs. Enrelie Collette Fontaine, 34, widow of Philbert Fontaine, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clair Booth of 32 Milton Ave- nue, after a brief illness yesterday afternoon.
 Born in St. Helene, Quebec, Cam ada, Mrs. Fontaine came to the United States and Waterbury 62 years ago. A member of the Danes de St. Anne, she was one of the earliest French settlers in this part of the country.
 Mrs. Fontaine is survived by six daughters: Mrs. Clair Booth, Mrs. Arthur Lanonette, Mrs. Regina Mill lette, Mrs. Martin Gardner, Mrs. Margaret Burke of New Haven, and Mrs Jamel Ally, of Los Angeles Calif.; two brothers, Peter Collette, of Waterbury, and John Collette, ot St. Helene, Canada, and several grandchildren and great-grandch1l- dren.
 The funeral will be held from the Frigon Funeral Home, 66-68 East Clay Street, Wednesday at 8:30 A M., to St. Ann's Church where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock.
 Burial will be in Calvary Ceme- tery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening and tomorrow afternoon and even- ing. The Danes de St. Anne will meet at the funeral home this even- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Youth Held On Theft Complaint
 Charged With
 Stealing $11O
 From Store Safe

Charged with two counts of theft, James Wagner, IT, of Cottage Place, was bound over to the next term of Superior Court when he was ar raigned before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court today. The youth, who pleaded not guilty to the charges and waived examina- tio.l, was being held under bonds of $500.
 Inspector Joseph R. Bender said the accused was taken into custody following the complaint of the pro- prietor of Tracyis Variety Store on Cooke Street that $110 was missing from safe. The Inspector said the youngster took the money from an open safe, $80 the first time and $50 the second, after learning of its ex- istence by hanging around" the store.
 A suspended sentence of 30 days in jail was given 20-year-old Frank LaIorski of 48 Bank Street when he was arraigned on charges of intoxi- cation and breach of the peace. In a companion case, Harry Moldrige, 39, of $40 North Main Street, ar rainged on similar charges, was granted suspended sentence. The two were arrested yesterday follow ing fight near the Broadway Res taurant on East Main Street.
 Drivers Forfeit Bonds
 Bonds of $6 each were called in the cases of six drivers charged with passing stop signs. The six were: William Goodman. 65, of 31 Vine Stieet; Charles Barry, 25, of II Prospect Avepue, Seymour; James Clark, 20,- of 79 Yale Street; Emil DeLoia, 37, of 278 East Main Street; George Hart, 35, of g Elm Street, Danbury, and Edward Kelly, 27, of 638 Baldwin Street.
 Other cases: Jesse Russett, 20, of St. Paul Street, operating a motor vehicle without a license, nolled, and passing red light, nolled for $6; Anthony StepanauSkaS, 31, of ' Austin Street, New Britain, viola tio- of the rules of the road, nolled for $6; Chester Watson, 36, of Grey stone Road, operating motor ve- hicle while under the influence of liquor. continued to tomorrow.
 Also Joseph SkiStmaS, 58, of POT Washington Avenue, operating a motor vehicle without a license. nolled for So; George Labombard. 58, of 419 West Street, Bristol. fail- ure to signal. continued to Satur- day; Emilio Wastronunzio. A, of 61 Easton Avenue, non-support, con- tinued to Oct. 28: Elmer Gagner, 26, of 46 Tracy Avenue, operating a motor vehicle while under the infiu- ence of liquor, flned $100 of which $25 was remitted.
 Also Collins Spencer, 31, of 99 Peel Street, breach of the peace and non-support. continued to Nov. q; Stanley Lis, 49, of 84 Pearl Lake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Concert
 Program Was Enjoyed

An artistic program was present. ed last night at the Waterbury Women's Club in concert spon- sored by the Waterbury Hebrew Ladies' Aid Association. The four artists taking part were Edward F. Schecher, baritone, of New Haven; Mabel Deegan, vioInist, concert master of the New Haven Synl- phony Orchestra; and the duo pian- ists, Jacob H. Bellin and Fanny Eckhardt Rubin. Compositions of Chopin, Kreisler, Wagner, Mendels- sohn and Saint-Saens were played.
 The two piano soloists were heard to good advantage in Sarasate's "Zegeunerweisen," and other ar- engagements by well-known com- posers. jlaying wit hbrilliancy and smoothness.
 Miss Deegan gave a good per- formance in Saint-Saens' Introduc- tion and Rondo Capriccioso." h. cluded in MT. Schecher's selections was the Irish melody, "Bendemeer's StreAm," musical setting by Gatty.
 Accompanies for Miss Deegan and MT. Schecher were Mary Reid and G Hunting Byles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
WoIter J. Wright

Walter James Wright, 10, of 15 Sprague Street, died Saturday aft- ernoon.
 A native and resident of Water bury all his life, MT. Wright was en- ployed by the Oakville branch of the Scovill Mfg. Go. He was the son of Thomas and Clara (Kilner) Wright.
 Surviving him is son, Lester A. Wright; and brother, LeRoy Wright.
 Funeral services will take place Tuesday at 2 P. M. at the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State Street, with the Rev. Robert Beggs of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Bur ial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from ' to g P. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Luigi Cipriono

Luigi Cipriano, 73 died early this morning at Connecticut Children's Hospital after a long illness. MT. Cipriano, a native of Italy, came to this city 57 years ago and resid- ed at 164 Oak Street for the past 30 years. He was employed at the Man vile Machine Company as a n1cf1in- ist until his retirement 20 years ago. His wife Mrs. Mary (Bergarno) Cip- riano died in this city in 1882. Sur- vivors include: five sons, Louis, AL fred, both of Endicott, N. Y. and Jo- seps, Ernest and George, all of this city; five daughters Mrs. Mollie Val- letta and Mrs. George Morrone. both of Endicott, N. Y; and Mrs. Peter Pisco, Mrs. Gene Gaspari and Mrs. Fred Gaudiosi all of this city, and five grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held on We'd nesday at g o'clock from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue to St. Jucy's Church where solemn high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 1Oo'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, tonight from T to 10 and tomorrow from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Mrs. Rose Gioiello

Mrs. Rose (Nardiello) GlolelIa, oz, widow of Jeremiah Gioiella, died last night at her home, 55 Wood Street. A native of Italy, Mrs. Giol- ella had made her home here for AZ years. She was a member of Daugh- ters of Italy, and communicant ot St. Lucy's Church.
 She is survived by two sons, James and Alfred of Waterbury; daugh- ter, Mrs. Jean Mastangeli, West Haven; two brothers, Gerald Nardi- clio, of Waterbury, and Alfonso Mar diello, of Port Washington, L. l.; a sister, Mrs. Anna Ristituta of Italy; five grandchildren and several nieces and nepheWs.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day at 8 A. M. from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street, to St. Lucy's Church at g for solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in the faimly plot in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from ' to 10 P. M. and tomorrow from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Julius PieI'

Julius Piel, of PAS Park Road, died at the Waterbury Hospital Satur- day after a brief illness. MT. Piel was born in Germany "A years ago and had lived in this country for the past 36 years. He was member of the First Lutheran Church.
 He is survived by four sons, Will liam, Adolph, Robert and Edmund; four daughters. Mrs. Henry Hollen- stein, Mrs. Henry Kleist, Mrs. Richard Krause and Mrs. August Jaeger; sister, Mrs. Frederick Kruska, and several grandchildren. All survivors are residents of Wa terbury except Mrs. Krause.
 Private funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 P. M. at the Snyder Funeral Home, IA Willow Street, with the Rev. Robert Hey denreich, pastor of the First Luther an Church, officiating.
 Burial was in the family plot, Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Mrs. Fl. FitzqeroId

Mrs. Hannah (Sullivan) Fitzger- aid, widow of Thomas Fitzgerald, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Francis Cole, of 136 South Main Street after g long illness.
 A native of Ireland she came to this city 55 years ago and took up residence in the Baldwin Street section. She was communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
 Surviving besides Mrs. Cole are two other daughters, Mrs. Patrick Shea of Waterbury, Mrs. Frank Wrogg of Middlebury; son, Thom- as Fitzgerald; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street at 8:15 A. M. to the Immaculate Conception Church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Burial will be in Cal vary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomor- row from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Union Bars,
 Restaurants ToBeFovored
Resolution Adoptde By Local Groups

A campaign to urge trade union members and the general public to patronize union- approved restau- rants and bars was inaugurated to- day at Local 14a, Hotel & Restau- rant Employes Onion & Bartenders Alliance, A.F.L. The drive began fol- lowing approval voted by the locals membership at a meeting held last night at union headquarters, 109 Bank Street.
 George F. Mulligan, Jr., president of Local 145, said that letters are being sent to all A.F.L. and C.I.O. units in the city, asking them to have their members patronize es- establishments which display the un- ion card and whose employees are un- ion members.
 The campaign will be carried on simultaneously with the unions con- tinuing membership campaign and it's negotiations for contracts with employers. Model contracts have been drawn up, and will be sub mitted to restaurant and bar owners as soon as minimum wage scales have been fixed.
 A committee of six was appointed last night to survey the wage ques- ton and make recommendations on wage scales. On the committee are Ernest Doucette and Frank Bowser, representing bartenders; Harold Lane, ST., and Mrs. Mary Hickey. representing walters and waitresses; and William Tweedy and James Moore, representing the culinary crafts.
 Local 145 expects assurances of support from CI.O., AF.L. and in- dependent unions. The letters asking locals to have their members patron ize union-approved establishments are being sent out by Joseph Ed monds, recording secretary.
 President Mulligan said that ad- ditional new members were enrolled in the local last night, and that the drive to sign up all eligibles in the city will continue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Mrs. w. MocLelIond

Mrs. Lucy l. Fenton) MacLelland, 72, wife of William T. MacLelland, of 78 Perkins Avenue, died at the Waterbury Hospital yesterday morn- ing after a brief illness. Mrs. Mac Leland was born April Is, 1874 in Hartford, the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Royce) Fenton. She had been a resident of Water bury most of her life and was super intendent of the Convalescent Home on Perkins Avenue for number of years.
 She is survived by her husband 1; a son, William T., Jr.; five daugh- ters, Mrs. Louis Papas, of Hartford; !; Mrs. Ernest Phillips, Mrs. William Gardner, and Mrs. Jean L. Taylor, of Waterbury; Mrs. Robert Brock hurst, of Arlington, Va; three sis ters, Mrs. Bennett White, of White Plains, N. Y; Mrs. Bertha Hubbell and Mrs. Alvin ElSdon, both of Wa terbury; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church.
 Funeral services will be held to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Rites Held For Former Principal
 School Officials,
 Rosorions Honor
 Elizabeth G. Hort

Funeral services for Miss Eliza beth G. Hart, retired principal of the former Welton Street School and a public school employe for the past 46 years, were held today at 8:30 from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, to St. Mar garet's Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by the Rev. Clement Shea, assisted by the Rev. James J. Mo- Laughlin, deacon and the Rev. John A. Conlan, subdeacon. Seated in the sanctuary were the Very Rev. Arthur L. McMahon, O. F., the Rev. Walter G. Moran, O. P. and the Rev Michael L. Nobacki, O F., all of New Haven.
 A special musical program was presented by St. Margaret's Church quartet, including Mrs. Robert Mc- Kiernan, Mrs. John Delaney, Joseph Connor and Joseph Mulcahy. John L. Bonn was organist.
 Honorary bearers were Dr. John G. Gilmartin, superintendent of schools, and Thomas F. Nolan, as- Sistant superintendent. A delega- tion representing the Principals Association included Miss A. Louise Butler, Miss Gertrude Doran, Miss Jane E. Murray and Miss Mary K. Wall. The Notre Dame Alumnae Association was represented by Mrs. Joseph Hosey, Mrs. Michael J. Quinlan, Miss Lucy J. Reid and Mrs. Joseph Smith. The Rosary Confraternity of the parish was represented by Mrs. William Deadly, Mrs. Thomas Flanagan, Mrs. James Coyle, Mrs. Adolphus Bedore and Miss Grace Walsh.
 Burial was in old St. Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father McMahon assisted by Father Moran, Father Mclaughlin and Father Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Mrs. P. Mendillo

Mrs. Pellegrino (Rubano) MendA- To, widow of John Mendillo, died this morning sG her home, 37 Irion Street. A native of Italy she came to this city 32 years ago.
 She is survived by two sons, Mich ael and Angelo; one daughter, Mrs. Rafaena FAusco, all of Waterbury; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren and one brother, Bar tolomeo Rubano of Italy.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at from the Maio- rano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street, to St. Lucy's Church for a solemn high Mass at g. Burail will be in the family plot in Calvary cenl- etery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home Tuesday and Wednes- day from 2 to 10 P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Edword J. Smith, Jr.

Edward John Smith, Jr., three year-old son of Edward John and Martha (Hartigan) Smith of 66l Cooke Street, died at St. Mary's Hos pital last night after a brief illness. He was born in Waterbury, June 13, 1943. Besides his parents he is sur- vived by a sister, Donna Marie Smith; his paternal grandfather, John w. Smith; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Hart igan.
 Private funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, Burial will be m Galway cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
600 Eligible For Proposed Chapter
 Parish Unit May
 Be Organized
 Tomorrow Niqht

St. Francis Xavier Parish has over six hundred World War IT Veterans residents of the parish, and in view of this great number, the pastor Rev. James Frederick is anxious to organize parish unit of the Ma tional Catholic Veterans Organiza- tion. This unit will include both young men and women who were members of the service in this past war.
 With the thought in mind of forming branch of the Catholic Veterans Organization, Commander Hartnett Ready of Hartford has &C., cepted an invitation to be at the meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday, October 22nd. Rev. John O'Connor is chairman of the meeting. While 1t may not be possible for all veter- ants to attend this meeting it may be good idea to send in their names with someone who will be there, to show that they are inter ested, in having such a parish unit.
 The first official game of St. Francis Holy Name 45 Tournament will be played this evening in the basement of the parochial school, at g o'clock President Edward Cog gins is asking all captains and their players to be on hand for the off, cial opening of the 1946-47 tourna- ment, 1. e. Captain John Fitzmau- rice, ST. Thomas Conway, Daniel O'Neil, Edward O'Donnell, John Mo Hugh, and Thomas Coughlan.
 Regular business meeting of Wash ington Park Community Club will be held tomorrow evening in the Community House at 8:15 o'clock.
 Religious instructions for gram mar school pupils of St. Francis Parish will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30, and on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the paro- chial school, and after the 8:30 o'clock Mass on Sunday.
 Religious instructions for the High School pupils will be held in the Parish Hall, on Thursday evening at ' o'clock, followed immediately after by meeting of the c. Y. O.
 Rev. James Reilly, c. s. s. P. gave over one hundred boys and girls, members of the c. Y. O. very in- teresting talk on his experiences in Porto Rico, at the last meeting. Father Reilly was former parish toner of St. Francis parish.
 The new officers of the c. Y. O. for the coming year, Henry Griener, Jr. president, Miss Pat Strickelis, vice-president, Marion Barnaby Treasurer, and Barbara Cleary, Sec retary will be the committee in charge off the annual Halloween Dance which will be held on October 3Oth, in the parish hall. No doubt the committee will be enlarged at the meeting Thursday night, in or der to facilitate making arrange ments for the dance.
 The second session of the Ear blenders "45" tournament ended with the following scores; Grimes 18 vs ODonnell 24; Murphy 24 vs Fitz- maurice IS; Cuddy 9 vs. Reynolds 20.
 The standing to-date is: Murphy 4e: O'Donnell 46; Cuddy 32; Grimes 41: Fitzmaurice 37 Reynolds 37.
 The schedule for Sunday Oct. 27th is Grimes vs Cuddy: FitZmaurice vS Reynolds; O'Donnell vs Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Waterburiar1s HOnOred By NNatiOnaI Lithuanian Legion

Waterburians were elected to the top offices in the Lithuanian Legion of America at the organization na- tional convention in Hartford Sat- urday. John Stokes, Riverside Street, was chosen National Com mander, and Mrs. John Stokes, Fox Street, was named National Presi- dent of the Ladies Auxiliary.
 MT. Stokes, local funeral director and prominent Brooklynite, had not entered the convention as 8 candidate for office. However, after winning an enthusiastic reception as the keynote speaker at the gath ering, he was prevailed on to accept the office.
 Three other Waterbury men won national offices. Charles Slokus was elected adjutant, John Bruzas named junior vice-commander, and Anthony Kuncas, national ser geant-at-arms.
 Installation of officers and 8 ban quet were held Saturday night, fol- lowing the business sessions of the national convention at Holy Trim ity Hall.
 National Commander Stokes, a member of Sylvester J. Stokes Post of the Lithuanian Legion here, is director of the St. Joseph's Church fife and drum corps. A veteran of World War II, he served recently as chairman of a city-wide com mittee to plan suitable tribute to the city's ex-servicemen of the late war.
 The new national commander said today that he plans a careful sur- vey of the Lithuanian Legion's present national status, preparatory to a major drive for enrolling new members and setting up a large number of new posts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Rev. F. "A. HoIIister

The Rev. Frederick M. Holhster, 84, retired Congregational minister, died Sunday in a Long Island hos pital He had lived in New oYrk City since 1886 and was member of the choir of the Madison Avenue Pres byterian Church. He held pastorates in several Connecticut communities including Waterbury. He was born in Ligorier, Ind. Following his re- tirement he taught in several sem inaireS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21

morrow at 2 P. M. at the AlderSon Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue.
 Burial will be in Bucks Hill Cem- etery, Waterbury. The Rev. Charles Berger, of St. Johns Church will of- ficiate.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 5 and 2 to 9 PM,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
;Chiropody Society
 Seats Dr. Commisa

Dr. Frank P. Carmisa of this city took office as second vice-president of the Connecticut Chiropody So- ciety at the organizations ninth annual convention yesterday at the Hotel Stra tfield, Bridgeport. He was chosen in the balloting held recently for 1947 officers.
 Dr. John D. Walker. Hartford, ad- dressing the convention, expressed opposition to the Murray Wagner Dingell bill as "socialized medicine" but said the public needs some form or prepayment or insurance against large medical expenditures"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Mrs. Edword KiIduff

Mrs. Ethel Kilduff, wife of Ed ward Kilduff and daughter-in-law of John J. Kilduff, assistant direc- tor of purchases for the City of Waterbury, died Saturday after noon at her home in Hollis, N. Y, following a long illness. Mrs. Kill duff's husband formerly lived in this city.
 Surviving. besides her husband, are a daughter, oJan Kilduff, and a son, Thomas Kifduff, Hollis, N Y.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow from the home, 99-19 Farmers Blvd., Hollis, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Bruce A. Victor

Bruce Allen VictOr, three-WeeKs- old son of MT. and Mrs. Albert and Ethel (Micloskey) Victor of 22 Lounsbury Avenue, died early yes- terday morning at St. Mary's Hos- pital.
 Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Lynda; paternal grand mother, Mrs. Mary Victor, and Ma ternal grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Conrad, all of Waterbury.
 Private funeral services were held from LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue, this afternoon. Burial was in New Pine Grove Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21

Road, intoxication and breach of the peace, suspended sentence of 30-days on each charge; Ralph Reyes, 32, of 269 Vernon Street, Howard, Mass, violation of the rules of the road, nolled for $6: William Cintia, g. of 2157 North Main Street, violation of the rules of the road. nolled for $6. and Royal Lin scott, 25, of IS Central Avenue, speeding, nolled for SIP.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Hunting Licenses Expire Dec. 31

Hunting licenses now being issued at the town clerks office in City Hall expire on Dec. 31. 1t was an- nounced today. All hunting and fishing licenses issued are good from Jan. to Dec. 31, and not one year from the date issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-21
Wild Raccoon Caught Near Cooke Street

A wild raccoon, on the loose in a tree near 58 Cooke Street, was turned over to the Humane So- ciety this morning after the fright ened animals predicament was re- ported by Patrolman Frank La guna.