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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Speeding Autoists Boost Court Business in State

The percent increase in all traffic accidents in Connecticut for the first six months of 1946 as compared with the same period in 1945 was not quite as high as the percent in crease in traffic. This information was contained in a survey of mater ial furnished by the Engineering Section of the Department of Motor Vehicles by Richard E. Simpson, who has been assisting the Highway Safety Commission staff in statistic al analyses. The percent change in fatalities was almost negligible.
 During the period covered in the survey there was a 45 percent in- crease in traffic and Al percent in- crease in traffic accidents and only l.8 percent increase in fatalities.
 On the basis of past experience, there should have been 157 traffic fatalities instead of the III recorded. The survey revealed that one of the important items is the accident To- cation. At urban intersections there was an increase of 31 percent and 54 percent increase in fatalities.
 Significant was the 89 percent in- crease in court cases for failure to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
State Police  0ffHighwoy
 Hickey Called
 As Witness in
 Southinqton

Judge Stephen K. Elliott of the Southington Town Court, prac- Using lawyer in Waterbury, had a distinguished witness at court session in Southington, this week, when State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey apperaed to com- plain about driver he encountered on the College Highway.
 It was disclosed that YaleSville truck driver, Fred A Crocker, had forced the commissioner car of the road. The car was operated by Sergeant Adolph N Pastore of Wa terbury, a member of the State Police force.
 Crocker learned of the victims" identity shortly after the highway incident. He pleaded guilty in the court and Commissioner Hickey did not have to testify. Judge Elliott imposed a fine of S21
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
GreenbIott
  Established

Martin, Celia, Arthur, P Mil ton and Selma Greenblatt, all of B Columbia Boulevard. were listed as subscribers of the Martin Green blatt Foundation, Inc, which filed articles of association in the town clerks office yesterday.
 The non-profit corporation will assist, foster, encourage and pro- mote the well-being and welfare of mankind without regard to race, color or creed" Financial and other aid will be provided for edu- cational and religious institutions, charitable agencies and relief or ganizations, the document stated.
 graduates and undergraduates of colleges and institutions of higher learning Fellowship at colleges and universities may be established and maintained through the foundation. will be at 225 East Aurora Street, the main office of the Fulton Mar kets, which the Greenblatt family controls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Concerninq Health

Chiropractic treatments with important dietary information and vital advice have helped many to get we'll and stay well.
 II you are ill, and not in hurry to pass away l offer you this kind of health service The chances are that it can be of priceless value to you. The cost is reasonable. Con- Sultation - no charge.
 DR. H. WUNDRACK
 Licensed Chiropractor
 Specializing in this form of health service - here in Waterbury over 5 years. Office; 199 Bank St. lover Hilton's Store. Hours Monday to Saturday. l0-l2 - 2-5 - 7-S. Phone 4-l095.-Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
DonoId R. .LePoqe

Donald Robert LePage Of 34 Sun set Avenue, Oakville, died this morning at his home after a months illness. He was born Jan- uary 4, 1885, the son of Henry and Anna (Dailey) LePage and stu dent in the seventh grade at Bunker Hill School. Surviving besides his parents are four brothers, William, Francis. Gerald, and Bernard, and two sisters Karen and Nora.
 The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 8:3O from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, to St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Oakville, where solemn high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow and Monday after noon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
pr. Gilbert Beecher

Arrangements for the funeral of Dr. Gilbert H. Beecher, 38. former ly of Waterbury and Watertown resident for a number of years, had not been announced last night.
 Dr. Beecher died in his sleep Thursday at Duke Hospital, Dur ham, N. C., where he was on the medical staff. A former captain in the Army Medical Corps, Dr. Beech CT served in Iceland and Western Europe during World War II.
 Born in Kenosha, Wis, Dr. Beecher was the son of the late Mir and Mrs. Harold c. Beecher of Wat ertown. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and McGill University School of Medicine, Mon- treal
 Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kath- crime (Brooks) Beecher; two daugh- ters, Elizabeth, 6, and Diane Caro- lyn. two months; two sisters, Jo- sephine and Janet Beecher, both Of Waterbury, and brother, Richard Beecher, of Plymouth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
 PortyGet Siq natures

Nominating petitions being circu- lated by the Taxpayers Good Gov ernment Party will be filed with the proper officials early next week. An- tllony R. Martino, party chairman, said that there enough signatures to insure the party place on the ball. lot for all it's candidates, from Con- gressman to State Representative.
 Petitions for candidates for of- fees decided solely by Waterbury voters will be filed with Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin. Petitions for the new party's probate and congress sional nominees will be filed in sev- eral towns.
 Party nominees include John c. Cluney for Congressman; Attorney Miles McNiff, Jr., for Judge of Pro- bate, John w. Ring, for State Sen- ator from the 18th District; Frank lin D. Barringer for State Senator from the 18th District, John Burke and Nicholas Nowie, for State Rep resentatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Train Victim Identified As 
 Rites Arranged
 For Corporal
 James HonIey

The victim of the train accident Thursday morning near the Bris- tol Company, Platts Mills. was iden- titled as James Hanley, 27, 323 Bald win Street, police revealed yester- day. Identity was established through f1ngerprints which were sent to Washington.
 Michael Hanley, a brother, also identified the clothing as that worn by the man when he left home Thursday morning.
 Hanley is a veteran of over five years service in the Army, two of which were spent in the Pacific The ater. He was discharged from Cush- ing General Hospital, Birmingham, Mass, on March 13, with the rank of corporal
 He held the Asiatic-Pacific Thea ter ribbon. the World War II Vic- tory ribbon, American Theater rib- bon, American Defense ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Prior to en- tering the Army he was employed at the Chase Rolling Mills.
 A graduate of St. Francis Paro- chial School, he was the son of Tim othy aRd Julia (Culleton) Hanley. Beside his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Timothy, Jr., Jere- miah, Michael and John, all of Wa terbury, and four sisters, Mrs. Will liam Conaty, Derby; Mrs. Paul Smithers, West Orange, N. J.; Mrs. George Jokubaitis and Mrs. Julia Kalinosky, both of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Monday from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main Street at 8:30, to St. Francis Xavier Church at g for solemn high Mass of requiem. Bur ial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight, and tomorrow after noon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
.NineArrested In Roid dHere

Nine men were arrested in a gambling raid on a poolroom at 785 Bank Street early this morning, h. spector Joseph R. Bender an- nounced. The raid was made by the vice squad under Sgt. Joseph Me- Carthy.
 Peter Martone, 67, of GA Railroad Hill Street, was released under a $500 bond on charge of keeping a gambling house. Eight others, charged with being frequenters of gambling house, were released under S25 bonds.
 Sgt Paul Moynihan and Detec- tives James Stack and George Me- Elligott participated in the raid. Gambling equipment was seized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Stone Mentioned For High Sheriff

Robert c. Stone, 92 Fsber Ave- nue, IS being mentioned for the Re- publican nomination for High Sheriff of New Haven County. A former City Sheriff, MT. Stone is now an appraiser in the Bureau of Assessment.
 Deputy Sheriff Christ Olsen, Ox- ford, who has been on duty at the local Court House for a number of years, recently announced his candi- dacy for the nomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Fulton s Band
 At ComDounce

A concert will be presented by the Fulton American Band at Lake Compounce tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, with Helen Lantere as voca- list. The program will include
 The Loyal Legion March, Sousa Overture from Thomas; selection from TT he Chocolate Soldier" Strauss; Selections from Herbert ; Tales from the Vienna Woods" waltz, Strauss; Gems of Stephen Foster, Tobani; La Feria Suite ESpagnola,' , Lacome; Light Out" Mccoy; Hungarian Comedy" Bele I'll See Again, Coward; T Hear You Calling Me" Marshall; The Coronation March" Meyrelles; Sel- ection from Carmen, Bizet; and The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Invite Marines To March Monday

All Waterbury Marines have been invited to participate in the Labor Day parade to be held in Nauga- tuck by the Naugatuck Valley De- tachment, Marine Corps League. The men will assemble at Rubber Avenue at g A. M. wearing full dress greens with overseas hat.
 Colors presented to the detach- lnent by the NAugatuck Daily News will be displayed for the first time in the parade. A detail to act as color guards is being sent by Capt. Hadd of the Connecticut Marine Corps Recruiting District.
 Local Marines have also been in- vited to participate in the welcome home parade to be held in Bristol next Saturday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Hebrew School Opens Tuesday

Tuesday will be opening day at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute School, according to an announce mellt today by Louis Franklin, pres .dent Registration for classes will be held from to T F. NJ.
 Enrolment at the school Is open to all Jewish children of Water bury. Menahem G. Glenn is prin- eipal. Among the teachers will be Norman s. Gewirtz, nephew of Rab- bi Seymour Gewirtz
 Extensive redecoration work was completed at the institute building during the summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
MICHAEL CoNTADINI S a/C

Michael Julia Contadini, seaman, PC, Crown Street is serving aboard the light cruiser U.S.S. Portsmouth, which has returned from ten week goodwill tour of the South Atlantic and the West Coast of Africa. The Portsmouth, flagship of Rear Ad- miral M, E.. Curtis, U.S-N., Com mander of the South Atlantic Force, put into Newport. R |, with l9,000 miles Of cruising in foreign waters behind her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
City sSehooIs Values Listed
 WiIby, SIoeum Tops
 in CIossificotions

Waterbury school property is valued at s8,193,456, according to a compilation contained in the an- anual school report released re- gently by the school superinten- dents office.
 The breakdown is listed as fol- lows: Buildings, s7,061 800; lots, S744, ,338; furniture and apparatus, S288,002; textbooks. s66,518; and libraries, S32,798.
 The school department carries insurance amounting to S5 5,649,500.
 Wilby High School property is valued at s1 .292, 2,224. The figure for Crosby High is s993, ,727, and for Leavenworth High, S604, 300. Slocum School, valued at s323,064, leads on the grammar school list. Rus sell runs second, with value of s29o, ,392.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31

formerly of Waterbury. was held today at SIS A. M. from the Null vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to St. Francis Xavier Church for a solemn high Mass at g. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. William c. Hagerty, Rochester, N. Y, and for merly of Waterbury, mother of Mrs. Edmund w. German and sister of Mrs. Lester Tyrell, both Of Water bury, will be held from the Habune- Stalnech Funeral Home, Rochester. to the Holy Rosary Church. Burial will be in Rochester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Two Local Men Crash Victims

Charles Mosgrove, 27 of Water bury, and William HalliWell, 27, of Watertown, were critically injured last night in an automobile accident on the Merritt Parkway near Den Road, Stamford. State police said a New York car leaped across the esplanade and struck the auto driven by Halliwell.
 Mosgrove received a fractured skull, a compound fracture of the left leg, dislocated left hip and fractured right leg. while Halliwell suffered fractures of the upper and lower jaw and severe facial lacera- tions.
 The driver of the second car, Joseph Read 26, of New York City, also suffered jaw fractures and facial laoera tions. The names of all three men are on the danger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Local Assessors
 Attending School

Five Waterburians are attending the advanced school for Connecti- cut assessing officers at the Univer- sity of Connecticut.
 The local enrollees are Bart Scan- nell, 329 Willow Street; William V. Sheehey, IA Laural Street; Peter Marsele, 12 Wolcott Street; Arthur X. Brophy, 1778 East Hain Street, and Robert c. Stone, 82 Faber AVenlle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Child Falls Fron,
 Truck in Bantam

Bantam, Aug. 31-Suffering abra- sions of the face, Dorothy Knox, 12 of Bantam was given medical treat ment after she fell from the rear of a truck driven by her grandfather, Jason Hallock, ST. of Bantam, ac- cording to state police, The accident occurred when the driver was at- tempting turn, Four other children were in the truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Driver Held On Three Complaints

Roy E. Smith, 45, 34 Scovill Street, was arrested this morning on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, taking vehicle without per- mission and driving without li- cense. The arrest was made by Motor Patrolmen Vincent Begg and Frank Vitterelli
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
OBITUARY
lowIor

Word has been received here of the death of William Lawlor. for merly of Waterbury, in Abbeyleix, Queens County, Ireland. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Kent, Waterbury, and several nieces and nepheWs in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Men in Seruice
PFC. VIM. K. HAYDEN

With the Fifth Infantry Division. Camp Campbell, Ky, Pfc. William R. Hayden, 272 Sylvan Avenue. has been promoted to Technician Fifth Grade with Mai. Gen. Jens A. Doe S Fifth Red Diamond Infantry Di- vision now training at Camp Camp bell. Hayden is file clerk attached to Division Headquarters Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
ALICE I. EGGLETON T 3/C

Alice J. Eggseton, telegrapller sc, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. R. Eggle- ton, Bucks Hill, has been discharg- ed, after honorable service in the Navy, at the personnel separation center in Philadelphia, Penn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
PROFESSOR LIKED WHODUNITs

Cambridge. Mass.-CUPo-The late George A. Reisner. professor of Egyptology at Harvary. is disclosed in his will to have left the univer- sity library collection of 1900. All of them are mystery thrillers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
ELEANOR F. CIFELLI, SIX SIC

Eleanor F. Cifell, storekeepAr 2jc, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. L. I, CafeY. 1T Ludlow Street, was dis charged recentr, at the WAVES Separation Center. Camp Moffet. Great Lakes, Ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
FUNERALS

The funeral Of Mrs. Ellen Quigley Maloney of IF Cooke Street, widow of Dr Daniel J. Maloney. will be held Monday morning at 6:3o from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main Street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at g for a solemn high Mass Of requiem. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
Hospital Bulletins

Robert w. Bailey, 312, son of MT. Robert Bailey, 46 Corona Drive, was reported in good condi- ton this morning at Waterbury Hospital where he was admitted last night for a fractured right arm. The child had been playing in neighbor's yard and fell four feet from a stone wall, striking his arm on the pavement.
 Thomas Shambar, 9, son of John Shambar 6018 North Lambert Street, Philadelphia, was treated and discharged from Waterbury Hospital yesterday evening for superficial laceration of the skull. The accident occurred on Falls Avenue, Oakvllle, where the boy was struck on the head by a rock thrown by another child.
 Frank Campus, 27. PIP Charles Street, was reported in good con- dition today at St. Mary's Hos pital where he was admitted Thursday for an amputation of the left arm. The Army veteran had caught his arm in large roller of
 macaroni-kneading machine at Frank Pope, Inc, 42 Canal Street, where he was employed, according to the police report.
 Joseph Spezzano, 58, II Railroad Hill Street, and his grandson, Donald, ', of 49 Giles Street, were both reported in good condition this morning at St. Mary's Hospit- al where they were admitted yes terday following all automobile accident on South Main Street near the Risdon Tool Company. Both were admitted for possible brain concuSSionS and laceration of the face. Police said that Jo- seph Spezzano was driving car which struck a parked truck.
 Michael Gugliotti, 27, IT Ruel Street, was treated and discharged from St. Mary's Hospital last night after being struck by baseball when he was playing ball On Huntingdon Avenue. He sus- tained cut of the right eye which required two stitches to close.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
PFC. VIM. STAFFORD

Pfc. William Stafford of Torring- ton, was discharged from the Army yesterday at the Fort Dix, N. J., separation center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31

New Britain dld 3 xood ioh recently in selling series of sewer bonds, totaling S31O,0OO at an interest rate of only per- cent. Incidentally, Connecticut cities might be interested to know that New Britain city fathers may shortly peddle a brand-new fire engine which the city won't use because it hasn't fire com- pany and won't create one to man the piece of apparatus Waterbury's new third party this year Is expected to file it's ap- plicatiOn for place on the voting machines very shortly. Such filing will probably result in lot of scrutiny of the signers to determine who's for and who isn't for the new party Ray Botch Is issuing digest of govern mental happenings for the Wa terbury Taxpayers Association. which bOilS down to a few min 1te'S reading what goes on among municipalities and town in the way of good government Municipal finance officers of the United States and Canada will hold their annual session in New York City next May, having failed to obtain reservations in Quebec which was their first choice for a convention city. City Controller Cornelius F. Maloney IS president cf the Connecticut chapter of the association, which, incidentally. hcslls ? quarterly meeting in Sep tember at the Times Tower, Avon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31

It's against the law to use Santa Claus to advertise beer, pne. or hard liquor during the Christmas season in Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31

Senator Brien McMahons ap- pearance at the Democratic Wo- mems Booster Club outing Thurs day evening didn't unravel the question of whether it's to be Bowles or Snow next month. Apparently Senator MeMahon is unwilling vet to go all out for Chester P. as the eubernatorial candidate, yet doesn't want to be involved in a political tong war on the subject. It would be wise, however, for the Demo- crats to go into their convention with a definite slate. As it Will be anti-climatic to the COP slua-fest the week previous a harmonious session would go far towards mak- ing the Democratic position here in Connecticut much more secure. Once upon 2 time the Republicans waited for the Democrats to make the political errors; this looks like 3 good year for the opposite to take place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31

evening and Sunday afternoon and evening. ..
 The funeral of Mrs. Ruth Chip man Chatfeld of Cooke Road, Pros- pect, wife of Wilbert E. Chatheld, will be held Monday at II A. M, from the Alderson Funeral Home, 10 Central Avenue. the Rev. John c. Walker officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from to 5 P. M.
 The funeral of John J. Dolan Of g Colley Street will be held Monday morning at 8:l5 from the Mullville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to the Blessed Sacrament Church where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call today and Sunday from to 10 P. M.
 The funeral of Arthur Edward Zeller of 8l3 Lafayette Street, Bridgeport. was held this morning at Il o'clock at the Alderson Flu neral Home, 2l0 Meadow Street, Naugatuck. Burial was in Grove Cemetery. the Rev T. Bradley Long staff officiating.
 The funeral of William F. Scherer, formerly of 1863 East Main Street, was held today at the Alderson Fu- neral Home. TO Central Avenue. Burial was in old Pine Grove Ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Cos grove) Reher, wife of Charles F. Reher of Falls Avenue, Oakville, will be held Monday morning at 9:15 from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to St. Mary Magdalene Church at 10. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and Sunday from to 10 PM.
 The funeral of Mrs. Gertrude McTeague Murphy, of Hartford, sister of the Rev. John F. Me- Teague of St. Anthony's Church, Prospect, will be held Tuesday at 10 A. M. at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Hartford.
 The funeral of Joseph E. Fisher, of 34 White Street, New Haven,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31
DIED


months mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated Monday morning. at S:0O o'clock, at the St. Michaefs Church (Water- ville).. for the repose of the soul Of late Dennis l.. Phelan. ST.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31

Ferr plans to spend s ,OOo. 900 on highway construction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31

While state leaders of both parties are wrestling with guber- material nomination problems, there is interest being shown in other places on the state ticket. Take. for example, Dr. Frank Anastasio of New Haven-the for mer Democratic office holder is definitely in the field for the post of Lieutenant governor and is trying to sew up delegate strength around New Haven County before the 18th of September. There seems to be some thought, too, that if Rep. Joe Talbot fails in his gubernatorial quest, the post of lieutenant governor on the COP. ticket may go to Attorney General William L. Hadden, also mentioned as an aspirant for the top honors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-31

By all odds the congressional fight IS starting to shape up as the most interesting for this end of the state and with fine selection of candi- dates to choose from it looks as If the Democrats of the district could really get out and battle away in November. In addition to the above, of course, Winsted offers William P. Doyle, whose claims of delegate strength are now only a scant few above the necessary ma jority of 104. Naugatuek'S Warden Leo Brophy is very much in the race and is endorsed by the borough delegates. From the Ansonia-Derby end of the valley comes reports of a dual effort by Mayor Cornelius Caldwell and State Senator Vincent P. Kiernan of Derby Torrington also has a former congressional sec retary, William RadzeVich who is trying to line up strength at home and in Litchfeld County for a floor fight. It's many a year since the Democrats have bloomed like this in the Fifth District with conven- ton time not many days away.