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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Variety Of Cases on City Court Docket
 Disturbers of Peace, Violators of Motor
 Vehicle Laws Among Number
Arraigned Today

Two men charged with breach or the peace were fined $10 each when they were arraigned before Judge John l.. Gaffney in City Court this morning.
 They were Andrew Rowe, 55, of POP North Main Street, and Bennie Robinson, 34, of the same address. A suspended sentence was given on an additional charge of assault placed gainst Rowe.
 Testimony showed that the two, residents of the same apartment building, became involved in an argument June g at the apartment. The verbal tilt resulted in a fight in which Rowe struck Robinson on the head with frying pan. Robin son was treated for head lacera- tions at St. Mary's Hospital. Sentence Suspended In another breach of the peace and assault case, William Rhine hart, 28, of 223 North Elm Street, received 8 suspended sentence on the breach of the peace charge, and Jesse Moses, g, of 1T Bronson Street was fined $15 on breach of the peace charge, and $25 on an assault charge.
 Testimony disclosed the two be- came involved in fight on Bishop Street June 8, the aftermath of an argument the previous night in Lakewood Park. In the fight Rhine hart claims he was slashed with a knife.
 Brought back from New York yesterday by Sgt. Joseph Mccarthy, two youths charged with theft of an automobile, received continuances until Thursday. They are Rudolph VilHotti, IT, of IS Madison Avenue, and Albert Marcantonio, Q, of San Bernardino, Calf.
 Admit Taking Car
 Sgt. Mccarthy said the two are alleged to have stolen a car Sum- day from garage on Park Place. The car is owned by Meyer Epstein of Al Prospect Street. The two claim they took the vehicle from Grove Street where 1t was parked.
 Alphonse Terni, IT, of 38 Hill Street, charged with theft, was placed on probation today.
 The charge arose, Inspector Jo- seph R. Bender said, from 8 com- plaint by the youths father that his son stole an electric motor and sev- eral other articles from the house. Most of the stolen property, the In- spector said, has been recovered.
 Other cases: Marshal Morris, 42, of 132 Locust Street, lascivious car- riage, six-months jail sentence, ap- pealed; Marjorie Kent, 40, of Hart ford, lascivious carriage, indeter- minate sentence to the Mantle State Farm, sentence suspended; Angelo Guarino, 235 of 981 North Main Street, carrying concealed weapons, discharged; Shelly Fur guson, E, of Al Blakeslee Circle, non support, nolled.
 Motorists Pap S6
 Also Raymond Bowling, 2, of 37 Silver Street, violation of proba- tion, nolled; Francis Conway, 21, of 157 Robbins Street, passing a stop sign, $6 bond called; David True, 24 of 116 Cherry Street; Wilfred Molleur, 34, of New Haven, and Ralph Keavaney, 57, of Litchheld, all charged with violation of the rules of the road, first case nolled for $6 and other two nolled abso- lute.
 Also Mattio Scavuzzo, GA, of 204 Willow Street failure to grant the right of way, continued to July g;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Vets
 Seeking 

A total of l6,O0O World War I and World War IT and Spanish American veterans of Waterbury have filed for property exemptions of $1,OO0 each, Aldro Jenks assessor reported. Disabled veterans are permitted exemptions up to $3,0O0.
 Temporary clerks, originally hired to work on the property revaluation in the city are now being retained to handle veterans exemptions.
 MT. JenkS left today to serve as principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Board df Assessors. The two day conven- tiCn is being held at the Belmont Hotel, Cape Cod.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
POWs File WorCIoinns

Washington, June 25.-(UP)- The Navy today urged all its for mer prisoners of war to file damage claims against the German or Jap anese government.
 The Navy said it wishes to have the records of each person who has such claim although no authority exists at the present time to adjudi- cate claims.
 Claims may be filed by either for mer POWS or relatives of deceased POW'S for damages for personal injuries or death due to mistreat- ment or other violation of the rules of the Geneva Prisoner of War Con- vention of 1929.
 In addition, ex-POWs may file for money earned for labor they per- formed or property seized while they were prisoners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Youth-for-Christ Seruices Conducted

A concert of sacred music was a feature of the Youth-for-C Christ service attended by more than 250 persons last night at St. Paul's Methodist Church. The musical program was presented by North westerns Men of Notes" a choral ensemble, directed by Rev. w. B. Berntsen, dean of the school of sacred music at Northwestern School, Minneapolis.
 A gospel message was given by MT. Berntsen, who spoke of the importance of being followers of Christ.
 The speaker at the next service, July 13, will be a missionary from Equador, 1t was announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25

Stephen Skrip, A, of 115 Dikeman Street, breach of the peace, con- tinued to July 9; Harvey Choiniere 9, of 85 Central Avenue, speeding nolled for SIP; Lyman Lewis 53, of 68 Newton Terrace, violation of the city health ordinance and violation of the parking laws, continued to Thursday.
 Also Henry Dvorak, 36, of 76 Elton Street, breach of the peace and in- toxication, continued to July 23; Stanley K1oSs, A, of 137 Bank Street, breach of the peace and in- toxication, continued to July g, and Murial Kirchberger, 57, of Bethlehem, evading responsibility, Continued to July g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Bremen Anslver
 Three Calls Today

Bremen responded to three alarms today. The first, at 9:4S A. M, was false alarm from Box 3846 on South Main near the old Steel & Johnson building; the sec- ond, at 1O:38 A. M., brought four pieces of apparatus to the home oi Lawrence Pinnetti of Rudlerge Street where a chimney fire was extinguished, and the last, at 11:55 A. M., was to brush fire on War ner Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
.Irish-An1ericdvas
 Outing Sunday

A boat trip from New London to Block Island will be made Sunday by the Irish-American Club, &C., cording to plans made at a meeting last night at Michael J. Lynch's restaurant on East Main Street. The organization will charter a bus to New London, 1t was an- nounced by William Fitzell, presi- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Miss Eleanor Moss Retires From 'U'

Saybrook, June 25.-(UP)-Six retiring members of the agricul- tural extension service of the Uni- versity of Connecticut were hon. ored by fellow workers last night.
 Tribute for quarter century of service was paid to Mrs. Marion E. Dakin, nutritionist; Miss Elsie Traube, State leader of Girls All Club work; Miss Gladye Stratton, home management specialist; Miss Eleanor Moss, home demonstration agent in Litchfield County, and Mrs. Myra Crane and Mrs. Josephine Johnson of the mailing room staff.
 University President Albert N. Jorgenset1 expressed qualification for their 25 years service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25

and 235 enlisted men: Heavy Wea- pons Company, one captain, three first lieutenants and three second lieutenants and 188 enlisted men.
 Service Company, one majol four captains, two first ieutenants four warrant officers, and 131 en. listed men; Cannon Company ons captain, two first lieutenants, two second lieutenants, and 96 enlisted men; Anti-tank Company, one cap. tain, two first lieutenants, two sec. ond lieutenants, and 96 enlisted men,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Waterburias, Fined .S1OO in Ansor,in

Ansonia. June 25-Martin wutch, 38, of Waterbury, was fined $100 by Judge William H. Kingstrong in City Court yesterday on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor. The court remitted $50. Nolles were granted Wuteh on charges of evading responsibility and rGckleSs driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Hospital
 Bulletins

Roger Clark, twO-year-oId son of MT. and Mrs. Robert Clark of 154 Arden Road, was discharged from Waterbury Hospital this morning following the removal last night of a chicken bone which became lodged in his throat.
 Attorney Nathaniel Bronson, of 59 Pine Street, returned to his home yesterday from Waterbury Hospital where he has been a patient since June IS.
 Treated for a deep laceration of the lower arm, Eric Anderson, 56, of 199 Echo Lake Road in Wa tertOwn told Waterbury Hospital authorities he was bitten by a dog. He was discharged after treatment at 9:45 P. M. yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Papers WithdralUn Yu $16,OOO Suit

Withdrawal papers have been filed in Superior Court in the $15,- 900 civil action based on fatal in- jurieS sustained by Alec Sawczuk of Naugatuck when he was struck by a car in Ansonia, Dec. 19, 1943. The suit was brought by admin iStrator of the estate, against Joseph Prenta of Derby, operator of the car, and Estelle K. Prenta, owner. Settlement terms were not dis closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25

SIX PINTs IS NORMAL
 Our lungs hold approximately 10 pints of air when we take a deep breath. Normally, however, they hold about six pintS. One pint Is breathed in and out every time we take a breath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25

If we lived on the moon, each day would be equal in length to two weeks on earth, and the nights would also be two weeks long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25

Finland has s shortage of medi- zines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25
Washington Hill
St. t.Froncis .C.Y.O. Dance
 Enjoyed

The Summer Dance held last evening by the St. Francis Xavier 0. Y. O. at the parish hall, was the hundred young boys and girls at- tended, with the Immaculate Con- ception c. Y. O. attending as guests.
 Refreshments were served by the committee.
 Rev. James Sullivan is in charge of this branch of the parish ac- tivities.
 Washington Park Community Clubs baseball nine of ole timers, beat the South Plant of the Amer ican Brass last evening with a score of II to 4 at the Park Diamond. A home run was the highlight of the game, by Bill Bieman of the Com munity Clubs team. Next Monday night the Ole Timers will play against the Kennel Club baseball nine which is new club with the members all ex-servicemen with great athletic ability. The game should be worth while seeing.
 Refreshments were served after the game, with the losers standing the expense.
 Regular business meeting of the Washington Park Community Club will be held tonight at 8:15 at the Community House, with President George Lynch presiding. It is hoped the committee in charge of the. recent carnival will have some- thing to report at this meeting.
 Directly after the meeting, Mrs. John Pernatozzi in charge of the social tonight, will serve refresh- ments to all the members and their friends. Members of Refreshment Committee will assist Mrs. Perna- tozzi with the details.
 Everyone is invited to attend the party tonight, as ample food will be on hand for everyone, and it will be served in the groove outside the Community House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25

Guatemala has a home building
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-25

Brazil is now shipping silk pro- tduced there, to the United States.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24

1t has been almost a year since we last
pointed to a major disaster in the making
between Pascagoula and Gautier where the
Mississippi Highway Department vainly
tries to hide responsibility behind Danger
Gus Bridge signs.
The last vestige of an excuse for the
conditions of these bridges disappeared with
the cessation of hostilities and the cry of
there's a wal on may well nave been re-
placed in Jackson with a 'peace-if you're
lucky slogan by the responsible officials
For there will be no peace on this earth
for the victims of the traffic disaster brew
ing on these bridges and the Dangerous
Bridge" signs will BIO poor epitaphs to their
memories although they might DO substan-
tial evidence in a suit against the State
Of Mississippi. These signs constitute an
admission of knowledge of the condition by
the highway department. we believe. and.
far from exonerating its officials. increases
their responsibility. We believe tho signs
are also moral. If not legal evidence Of
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24

kison; algebra ii, Graham Hide
brand; plane geometry, Graham
Hildebrand; solid geometry, Rob-
ish /, Lee Slime; Spanish ii, Sa-
rah Gautier; journalism, Albin
Krebs; 9th grade arithmetic, Ern-
est Vlahos; algebra l, Donald Ad-
subject were rewarded by the
high school and were: English |,
Ernestine Guyton; English II, Ro-
nard Byrd; English III, Lee Slime;
English Nv, Juanita Pickel; Span
for saluta.orian, Martha Ann
Bishop. All awards whose dona-
tors we're not listed were given
by the Herff Jones Company of
indianapolis.
Outstanding students in each
ert Scholtes; trigonometry, Rob-
ert Scholtes; general science, Bob
by Bishop; biology, Robert Slime;
physics, Lee Slime; tipping, Bobby
Moon; bookkeeping, Cleo Eller-
man: commercial English and of
flee practice, Barbara Pace; short
hand I, Dolores Sullivan; secre-
tarial training, Florence Spark
man; home making l, Ernestine
Guyton; home making II, Helen
Woods, home making III. Cleo Ell
lerman; machine shop, Charles
S avage; automotive shop, Charles
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24
BY NoLLE T. ROBERTS

The converting of circuit court
for the May term, coupled with
the minor hurricane and rain
storm that struck the county Sun
day night, kept us from our usual
trip through the county Monday
land the most pleasant part of
the weeks work. These trips to
all corners of the county have be-
come important to us in the past
few weeks because il gives us
an opportunity 10 make new
friends and renew acquaintance
with old ones with whom we lost
personal contact during the war
years.
To one. whose family has been
in the county for four or five
generations, Il often means meet
ing close relatives for the first
time. members of far-flung fam
lilies whom you have somehow
missed at camp meetings. reun-
ions, the county fair, and othtr
gatherings whore your family
usually cornered you as a youngs-
ter and presented you to some
branch of the family tree after
hastily pushing the hair from
your eyes and irving vainly to
clean your face of chocolate candy.
The first Monday in circuit
court is good consolation prize,
however, for those who like TO
meet people from all over the
county. Jury duty. like death. is
no respecter of persons and the
only qualification for the hundred
OF SO men drawn equally from
each of the five districts is that
they have shown themselves citi-
zens by becoming qualified cleo
tors. The rich and the poor, the
young and the aged. are called at
every term and the majority stay
to serve.
The Honorable L. c. Corbar.
who has just been nominated
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24

Lake elementary school. first,
Ernestine Hayles, SO. E. A. Tai
bolt; second, Deanna Turnage, "a,
Walter Lewis; third, P. j. Hig-
ginbotnam, $3.50, j. Guy Krebs;
fourth. Jean Ray Richards, 80,
Arnold Walker; fifth, Hazel
Grant, 80, Mrs. B. j. Larsen,
sixth, Geraldine Yawn, 94.5i
Hermes Gautier.
Members OF the graduating
class are: Miriam Elizabeth Ad-
ans, Henry Allen Addison, Viii
ma Louise Beasley, Martha Anne
Bishop, Charles Herman Bog
dahn, Elizabeth Georgia Bosarger
Lorraine Alvey Bosarge, Jesse
Clemon Bounds, Jr., Alice May
nette Bridges, Frances Evelyn
Buckley, Mary Eta Byrd, Mel
wyn Byrd, Helen Jeanette Cain,
Harold Edward Canty, Beulah
Irene Can lson, Gwendolyn Joyce
| Cox, June Elaine Dunnam, Cleo
Lois Eflerman, Clifford England,
Mary Evelyn Eubanks, Ellen
Faulkenberry, Opal Ford Walk
er Foster, William Lewis Frank,
Royce c. FUR, Marvin Megehee
| Gautier, Sara Hinton Gautier.
-
Virginia Goss, Eunice Neil
Greer, Elizabeth Emily Guilotte.
Carl Allen Hudson, Ida Iva Hud-
son, Mary Elizabeth Jones, Cor
don Justice. Carmen Clyde Kelly.
Mary Cook Kelly, Ann Ester
Krebs, Richard Latady, Pau
Johnson May, Carl Edison Nc
Cain, Mary Virginia Mccoy, Jam
es Arlen Mcdaniel, Colleen A
Mcleod, Ellie James McMullen,
Stella Ruth McMullen, Annie
Elizabeth Murray, Robert Harold
Myers, Robert Holmes Oswald,
Barbara Pace, Jeannine Pelham,
Elizabeth Peters, Juanita Louise
Pickel, Edward Cornelius Pitt
man, RUDY Powell.
Ruth Poyell, Faytie Belle RAM
sey, Donald Ross Renfroe, Gloria
Richards, James G.. Rigby, Elcyne
Roberts, Thomas Nolan Roberts,
Jr., Betty Jean Robinson, Bette
Ann Rogers, Margaret Rutledge,
Eley Mae Ryan, Lucille Sanders,
Ruth Sanders, Robert w. Schef-
fler, Robert Martin Scholtes,
Sarah Shemper. DeRiece Shirley
Imogene Stay, Barry Gene Smith,
Hilda Janet Smith. Florence
Sparkmar, Robert Edwin Taylor,
Dorothy Thrash, Annita Mae
VERBAL, Willard Walker, Chris
tine Weilborn, Robert McVay
Witchen and Edward Whelton
White.
Henry Allen Addison, Carl Ed
ison Mccain, Robert Holmes Os-
valid, Edward Cornelius Pittncan
and Donald Ross Renfroe are
in the armed service and will
not be present for the ceremony.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24
Robert Scheffler
Is Host To High
School Graduates

On Friday evening of last week
Robert SCheffler was host to the
members Of the Pascagoula High
school graduating class at the
home Of lis parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Lester Scheffler.
The class colcrs, REQ and white,
were beautifully carried out in
the decorations with crimson roses
as the clover.
The dining room was particu-
larly lovely NTH 4 silver bowl
of red ioSes centering the lace
diaped sable and flanked by tall
white tarcys in matching holders.
A large bouquet Of red roses, the
gift to Bobby of Mrs. S. c. Fried
rich added to the beauty of the
room.
Prominent among the decora-
lions was the. class motto, 1--WE
have crossed the bay and he
ocean lies before u.s., carried out
in red and white and placed above
the piano in the living room.
Singing and other pleasures
we're enjoyed until the serving of
refreshments by Mrs. Scheffler
who was assisted by Mrs. Betty
Schliiereff and Janet Scheffler,
Sara.i MeCarty and Dorothy Sim
mons.
The guests, who numbered
about 83 gathered at the Scheff-
Ter home following the class night
program at the school.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24
Larkee; wood shop, Eugene Dale.

Larkee; wood shop, Eugene Dale.
American history, Cleo Eller-
man; world history. Mary Alice
McRae; economies, sociology. Bet
ty Jean Robinson; economic ge-
ography, Mary Jane Delmas; me-
snanical drawing. Royce Fur;
diversified occupations, tie of
Charles Fitzpatrick and Katherine
Jones; boys physical education,
James Dunnam; girls physical
education, Edna Labbous; band
award made by Gulf Coast Mu-
sic Masters Association, Florence
Sparkman; piano award made by
Gulf Coast Music Masters Asso-
citation, Kathleen Simmons, glee
club award made by Gulf Coast
Music Masters Association, Dora
Nell Lowe; Mrs. Ainsworth's out
standing piano student, Miriam
Adams; Miss Eason's outstanding
piano student, Betty Jean Rob-
inson; reading, student represen-
tative in Gulf Coast Literary
contest, Katherine Wright; decla-
matory, student, representative
in. Gulf Coast Literary contest,
Carl Black.
Elementary school students
leading their respective classes
received prizes of $3.50 during
the program. They are: South
school, first grade, Katherine
Cole Taylor, 96, prize donated by
Parent Teacher Association, and
Tommie F. Lewis, Sc, prize given
by w. r. Kell; second, Ann
Quinn, 95.6, Peele- Williams; third,
Janet Alderman, 80, Virgins
Drug Company; fourth, Patricia
Ann Mcdaniel, 96.2, C. M. Dos
sett; fifth, Mary Ann Dawes, 97.7,
Baylous Stokes; sixth, Sue For
tenberry, 96.l, L. L. Stigler.
Elementary Schools
Beach Elementary school, first
Caroline Rosenblum, IS. Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Givens; second, Ann
Weatherford, 95.1, Mr. and Mrs.
Sydney Swan; third, Sandra Muir
ray, 95.2, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Gulley; fourth, Betty Louise
Hoffman and Tony Telle, tie with
Sc, Mr.. and Mrs. John Collie;
fifth, Lois Ann Walker, Bonita
Rosenblum. tie with 81, DR.. and
Mrs. w. j. Weatherford; sixth,
Charles McCleskey, 96, Mrs.
Hermes Gautier.
Central elementary school,
first, Peggy Ferrer and Dianne
Cole, tie with 96.5, Parent
Teacher Association; second,
Lounette Norman, 98.75, R. B.
McIlwain; third, Arden Lorine
Conway, 96.55, T. T. Justice;
fourth, Robert Eugene Burell. 96,
Oleander Cafe; fifth, Joan Dun
nam, 95.42, PARENT Teacher AS
ISOLATION; sixth, Patricia Lacy,
IS, Parent Teacher Association.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24
This Congress Very Cold
To Draft. Service Measure
Special to Central Press

Washington.-Two phases hf
President Truman's three-point
national security program can be
written off now as dead for this
session Of Congress.
Legislators won't touch peace
time CONSUMPTION with any kind
of gloves in an election year So
universal military training is
out for the present.
Merger of the armed services
probably would pass if it got to
the floor Of Congress. But its
opponents are fighting a delaying
action, and time is getting short.
The Senate military affairs
committees interest in a merger
bill has cooled but there prob.
ably is sufficient warmth left for
the measure 10 be approved.
But the Senate naval affairs
committee wants TO have IFS say
on any merger plan. The COM
mittee. following the navy point
Of view. is against it and IS going
n demand a chance 70 hold herr
ings-ghieh, Of course, will be
thorough.
Meanwhile. the time for Con
gress to take its summer recess
nears. It's doubtful If the action
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24
Signs Are Not Enough
neal criminal negligence on the part OF
these same officials.

near criminal negligence on the part OF
these same officials.
The driver Of a commercial vehicle, loaded
with forty or fifty persons, was warned just
in time yesterday morning of a sunken por-
ton Of one of the bridges which had sagged
almost two feet. There were no warning
lights or traffic director On hand when the
bus passed that point, and without the unof-
fetal f~oreknowledge, the vehicle might well
have crashed into the water with an appalling
loss of life. The same might have happened
to countless truck loads of county citizens
enroute to their jobs in industry here.
We did not hold with "the war" excuses of
a year ago and with this fresh evidence OF
danger batting, we wonder if a disaster COM
parable to the Black Greek washout of a
few years ago will be necessary to arouse
the highway department. We are convinced
that he'll position is untenable in this matter
regardless of cost, material or labor short
ages, and that their conduct of the mainten-
ance of this major highway constitutes in
tolcrable negligence and is inexcusable.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-24
Group OF School
Children Picnic
AT Spanish Fort

A picnic was enjoyed at the Old
Spanish Fort, May Is by the
morning. class of the fifth grade of
the Central Elementary school Of
which Mrs. George Harrison is
teacher.
During the early afternoon
George Harrison directed the chill
dren on a tour of the fort and ex-
planned its history. While they
were in the interior of the fort
the children repeated the pledge
to the flag following the singing
of the "Star-Spangled Banner,
and then enjoyed a number of
games.
At The conclusion of these ice
cream was served.
The children we're under the
care of Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Hutto, and
Mrs. w. A. Clancy.