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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-19
Along The Cape Fear

are John Flora, who we were told
was a fireman aboard the cutter;
Harry Waters, who now serves on
the fire boat, was a gunner; and
Capt. George D'Orange, the old
est living Legionnaire in Whining
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-19
RAY JENNETTE BATsON

Funeral services for Ray Jen-
nette Batson, who was fatally in
jured in an automobile accident
Saturday night, were held yesterday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Caplyso Baptist church. The Rev.
E. W. Pate. assisted by The Rev.
Crawford officiated and %internent
followed in the Caplyso Cemetery.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-19
LEWIS LAwHoRNE

Funeral services for Lewis Law
horne, who died Monday at the
Veterans hospital in Oteen. will be
held at II o'clock Thursday morn
ing at st. Andrews Episcopal
church, Wrightsville Sound, with
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-19
SPECIAL FARLEY
CALLED ON COURT


the subject to him for recommen-
dations as to the personnel OF a
special committee to study it IN
more detail.
Renson's report, which he de-
scribed as highly tentative. pointed
to the possibility of establishing
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tiers in four South Philadelphia pre-
cinct stations.
Firemen expressed amazement at
conditions in the hotel. They said
that one large room contained a
number of bunk beds, and that
many other quqarters were III a
dilapidated condition.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-19

Modern puzzles nave b e
traced to Fontana, Italy, and some
are contained in a book published
in 1906.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Bornord Xmos Party Today

A special Christmas program, which included carol singing and recitations, was presented at Bar nard School this morning under the direction of Filomena sirica, music teacher.
 The fifth grade pupils of Miss Eleanor Vailone grouped around the Christmas tree at the school to render several special selections, and also gave a recitation, Christ mas Everywhere, by Henry Van Dyke.
 Joyce Leope sang White Christ mas" and Ida Steindel sang Q Little Town of Bethlehem" Both are third grade pupils of Miss Helen Wood. Members of all classes participated in enrolling.
 Prior to the music hour, Miss Elizabeth Carroll, principal, pre- sented a photograph to the school, and recordings were played.
 It was announced that Friday be- fore the closing of school, members of the atypical class of Mrs. Helene Maloney will go enrolling through the school halls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
.CIO Will Oppose
 Sales Tox

The Connecticut cI.o. declared today that it will fight to the lask ditch" any proposals for estnhlikh- ment Of state sales tax.
 In a statement by Harold Senior. publicity director, the state C1.O. Council invited the cooperation of any other groups, including other labor organizations, in It's canapainn. There have been reports that legis- lation establishing e sales tax may be presented to the ie47 General Assembly.
 A sales tax, said Mir. Senior, hits hardest at those who are least able to pay. It permits the well-to-do, he said, to dodge their tax re- sponsibilities.
 If 1t is found that more tax funds are needed, MT. Senior went on. they could be raised by an income tax levied against those in the high pay brackets or receiving heavy un- earned income. 05
 A state income tax on those in the high brackets would help stop Connecticut from becoming a haven for New Workers seeking to dodge that states income taxes, Mf. Senior said e~
 The average wage earner can af- ford no more taxes. Mir. Senior con- tended. The states leaders, he de- clared. must have courage enough" to seek additional revenue from those best able to pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Chase CIO Gather

A general membership meeting of the Chase Brass Workers Union Local 565, has been called for 3:i5 Sunday afternoon at Garden Hall for a discussion of the portal-to- portal pay issue.
 Several meetings of shop and de- partment committees of the Chase Local have already been held in preparation for making claims for back pay for members under the Supreme Courts decision.
 The Waterbury Brass Workers Union. Local 25l. today was con. tinuing its gathering of authoriza- tions for the filing of claims by itz members in many of the l3 plants in which 1t has units. Five unit and committee meetings are being held at Local 2S1 headquarters to- day.
 The Scovill Brass Workers Union Local 569. is also working on pay claims for it's members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Lourdes SodoIity
 Party

The Children of Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Lourdes Church held It's 34th annual Christmas dinner Monday evening in the Parish Hall. The Rev. Fr. Santolini led the Inc vocation. followed by an address of welcome from Rose Sanchi, Sodal- fly president. Speakers included the Rev. Fr. Farrell, Sodality chap lain, and holiday greetings were extended by guest speakers, the Rev. Fr. Nadile and the Rev. Fr. Calcagni. Officers Jennie Daloia and Dolores Spagnolo also presided.
 Entertainment was enjoyed by the group and a grab bag was distrib- uted by Santa Claus, impersonated by Miss Julie Izzo. The hall was gaily decorated by the party conn mittee which included Viola Albino, Eva Bartolini. Rose Capobianco, Julie Iz0o. Josephine Rosa and Net- tie Verna1i.
 The installation supper for the new officers will be held at the next meeting on January 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
PortuI Pay PeFpIexes
 Industries

The D,lpFerie Courts poFtai-to. portal uecisioi and lts impact on inc dustFy have management leaders confused and uncertain, the Natlons al Industrial oonfefence Board said today ln reporting on . survey just concluded,
 Many executives felt that their companies will not be affected by the ruling but approximately large number expressed the opinion that the effects on Industry will be fer greater than ls generally believed
 Local units of the Mine, Mil e Shelter Workers Union, cfyo., are now engaged iii completing prelins lnary work on claims which will be made on behalf Of factory workers for back pay and penalties,
 Suits Filed
 Large suits have already been filed under the courts decision. The United eteeiworkers, Ci,o., seek ei20 900 900 from the Carnegie. .fllin. ols Steel Corporation and the Nae tlonal Tube Company, the Hteel- workers claim D60,OO000 from the Republic Steel Corporation, and also e59 100000 from the American Steel 6 Wire Company, the United Auto Workers ask ei2,bO0,0O0 from the Ohio Crafiksl1aft. In the first suits of the Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers, filed against only five employees, the sum Of over e40, ,O00, 900 is asked.
 The National Industrial Confer- eilce Board reported that many em- ployes objected to the back payments Ion principle, as well as Co the heavy costs involved. Some held that the decision may mean severe and crippling penalties for purely ifno- cent acts" Others protest that the ruling was tinjiistified because it es- tabhshes penalties for historical practices that gre said to have been mutually agreeable to labor and management.
 Companies Listed
 According to the survey, compan. les whose executives fear they may be affected are those in these cate- gorles.
 D Companies which have build- ings a considerable distance from the entrance gates.
 9 Companies time clocks are at a considerable distance from the place of work and where the practice is to pay by the work schedule rather than by the time clock hours.
 9 Companies where the workers change clothes, wash, check eqtlp- ment or have other delays before or after work.
 D Companies with continuous operations where workers coming on the job must be in their places be- fore the outgoing shift can leave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
cotholle Veh Hold Dinner

NeWly~eloeted efIIoeEs el ca ls1s Of Ms. cerunol no9e Fe3. UA1t8 War VeleronA enjoyed 6 faH ooAE1s steak dinner co Q. A C. naM Tuesday night wllh tAe Nes. A4 1 O'Oonnof, post chaplain, as t host Following the dinner plAu4 end arrangements for the next rcEolAE monthly meeting were dfBcuasea, MI8 a tentative program outlined.
 Those attending were
 The Rev M. J. oOonnor, Rosa Chaplain, Anthony ,. cogieilo. NbA Commander, Julius pezlnno, tN1 vice-C Commander; Rocco ramlRfiegl& 2nd ce-commander, Joeenh n Rossi, Post Adjutant; Michael clfi. ello, Treasurer, Joseph M. Dozzata Welfare Officer, Louis RizEutL, of~ ficor of the Day, Anthony santolli. Post Historian and John feronlmo' Trustee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Judge Lacking SoIomon's Toct In PIoinviIIe

Piainville, Dec. 16-(UP)-I rested with @ jury of three men today whether tte brown and white collie dog was 'Laddy." and the pet of the Liwen fam fly, or Prince" and the pet of the Artinban family.
 The dog, claimed by both, an- swered to both names, showed equal affection on the claim ants and everyone else - and confused Town Court Judge Milton Koskoff by also answer ing to the name of Rover" 'Fido." and a long list of others.
 Judge Koskoff found the problem too much for him last night and named a jury to de- tide to whom the dog belonged.
 Further complicating the sit- uation was the sudden appear ance of another dog, resembling the collie, and brought into court by Richard Williams of Bristol just before last nights hearing adjourned.
 However, the newcomer was not offered in evidence, but will be considered in the jury's de- Alterations.
 The jury was composed of Bristol Attorney Thomas O'Don- nell. Court Clerk Edward E. Aspinall and Robert Simp- son.
 Meanwhile, the dog was in the custody of an impartial party until it's identity could be sat- iSfactorily established.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Con1pensafion Nesvs

Compensation Com m si on e T Harry Krasow today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability:
 Robert Daly of IS Ayers Street against American Brass Company $26.4l beginning Dec. 3, injury to right leg.
 Domenic Frenzo of Waterbury against American Brass Company $290l beginning Dec. 8; injury to right shoulder.
 Pasquale Rinaldi of 52 Canal Street against American Brass Company, $2249 beginning Dec. 5. fractured ribs.
 Anthony Daddona of S7 Dikeman Street against American Brass Company, S25O6 beginning Dec. 8. injury to right leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
clo EmpIoyos ChlIdFen's PuFty

A Uhrlbtmaa party for children of union employua Of the Water. bury NArfel F0ulldFy q Machine Company viii be held At 2 BatuFs day afternoon ln Concofdla Hall, The program will include enbeFtalns menk refreshments and gifts from Santa Claus for All the youngsters,
 focal ssei, United eteelwofkeFa Of America, cf,o., is sponsoring the party, Volunteefa from the unit win meet at the hAil Saturday morning At n 0 prepare the gifts for distribution.
 Andrew Nolan, president, and Sam LeDtae, vloe.pfesldent, head the arrangements committee for the Aifalr, Al oomardo is in charge 0f entertainment and Philip Mannello h ln charge of refreshments, Other committee members are Walter oaunt, Pot Cigars and Roger Nicely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Injured M0n Brings Suit

Claiming that he fell through the cellar door while looking for the mems room at the Hi-Hat Res- taurant at iB5-eo North Main Street, Sept, 9, Angelo Focaresa of Waterbury filed e 1200 600 civil ac- ton in Bperior Court today against the owner, Anthony uuarino, also of this city.
 According to the complaint, drawn up by Attorney Hugh ]. Mc- oil, the plaintiff was in the res. taurant as patron and had been seated at one of the booths in the bar room, He went to the hallway if search of the mems room, and entered q door which opened inc wardly to the cellar, and fell down the stairs Co the floor, the writ states.
 The plaintiff, an employe of the Chase Brass & Copper Company claims he sustained a scalp lacera- ton, cerebral concussion, a frac- ture of the skull, paralysis of the left side of his face, and injuries to his ears He claims he lost 50 percent of his hearing. The com plaint states he was in a hospital two weeks.
 Negligence is charged against the owner for allegedly allowing the cellar door to remain ajar and for failure to set up barrier or warn- ing sign. The plaintiff claims the cellar odor was directly opposite e door leading to a ladies' room and that there were no signs indi- eating where the mems room was located. It is charged further that the hallway was not properly lighted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Court Lists
 Two Divorce Actions

Two new divorce actions were filed In Superior Court today, and one which he'd been pending on the court docket was withdrawn.
 Alice o. 1orlng Dlmler of Water. bury filed an action based on the charge of cruelty against Ernest W, Dumler of Boston. They were inars ried Nov Q, tell in this city, and the plaintiff charges cruelty since mar. riage. She seeks alifnony and per- mission to resume use of her madden name.
 Cruelty since Feb. i2, iele, b al. legged in the complaint of Michael Klonis of Naugatuck against lola Downs Klonis of Washington, Conn. They were married March ie, lo44 a& Denver, Colo.
 withdrawn from the court docket was the divorce suit of Ruth Stokes RoElm of Waterbury against An. drew Thomas RoNlrn, also of this city. They were married April %, lo42 ct oakdale, Md, and have one child,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
M.AIbini HoIyNome President

Mario Albini was elected presi- dent of St. Lucy's Holy Name so- ciety at meeting of the organiRa- tion held last night. Other officers elected were: vice-president, Frank Maisto; financial secretary, Andrew Buonocore, and recording secretary, Lee 0uisti.
 Final reports of the past years activities were submitted by John Festa, chairman of the society's ways and means committee.
 Charles Chillemi and his commit tee were given rising vote of gratitude for the successful manner in which the annual turkey supper of the society was conducted. Mic chael Manfredi. the retiring presl- dent, announced the opening of the annual membership campaign. A committee of twenty members was selected to conduct the membership drive,
 Fr, McVerry, chaplain of the group, urged all former members to enroll as quickly as possible and encourage the drive committee to enlist all the men in the parish in the organization. He called atten- ton to an editorial in the DanburY News-Times which states that the Holy Name Society's objective of eradicating profanity, smutty talk and the improper use of the Lords Name, as an objective all decent members of society should try to attain.
 Father Riccio the assistant pas- tor of St. Lucy's announced that the men of the parish would re- ceive Holy Communion in Q body on the feast of the Holy Family. By that time he would like to have all men of the parish enrolled as Holy Name Men. A prize will be given to the committeeman who enrolls the greatest number of past members of the organization and a prize will be given also to the one who enrolls the greatest number Of new names.
 William Oiordano, financial secre- tary, congratulated the group upon the success of their recent funds raising campaign and predicted a bright future for the organization under the guidance of the new slate of officers The newly elected heads will be ofilcially installed at a spe- cial church service preceding the January meeting of the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Late Realty Notes

Documents filed in the town clerks office in City Hall include:
 Warranty Deeds
 Teresa DeSapio to Maria Pirro, property on Congress Avenue. Fred R. and Frances Cipriano to George and Ethel M. Bertrand, property on Long Hill Road. Robert and William Kosersky to Charles P. Fleming, property on Rena Lane.
 Mortgage Releases
 Thomas L. Egan to Isaac Cohen. Archie Blondin to Robert and William Kosersky.
 Mortgage Deeds
 George Bertrand to Fred R.. and Frances Cipriano, property on Long Hill Road, $500.
 Charles P. Fleming to Waterbury Savings Bank, property at l9 Rena Lane. $7,s00.
 Administrators Deeds Daniel P. Sullivan, administrator on the estate of James J. Sullivan, to Joseph F. Sullivan, property on Wolcott Street, $7OO.
 Albert J. Bronsky, administrator on the estate of Joseph Bendziunas, to Anna Bendziunas. property at 6l Ponham Street, $l 900.
 William H. Dunlavey, administra- tor of the estate of Ella M. Hoethke, to Harry F. Hoethke, property on Pembroke Avenue, $i, ,862.50.
 Quit Claim Deeds Peter Jasinskas to PeterYeshin- skas, property on Washington Ave- nue.
 City of Waterbury to Joseph De- Sonima, property on Pearl Lake Road.
 Joseph DeSomma to Sabato and Lena Russo, property on Pearl Lake Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Coneordios Hold Xmos PcFty

The annual Chrlstmas party uR the concordla Singing Society was held last night at Concordia Hall. oustave Kopp was master of cere- monies and Mrs and Mrs. William V Harris were presented e gift of colonial flgurines. Refreshments were served and . grab-hag event was held.
 The following comprised the com. mlttees ln charge Of events: Misses Frances Besenbruch, Ursula V. uug. liottl, cecelia Besenbruch, Mrs. Marie Healey, Mrs. Herman Mensel, Mrs. Walter Hart, Mrs. oustave Kopp, Mrs. Rcinhara Arber. Emil Mark,
 Among members present were Mrs. Florence Haude, Marion Neu- bert, Mrs. Burton Beecher, Claire Wilson, Johanna Thumm, Mrs. Natalie Haversat, Mrs. ]. Joseph Barnes, Marjorie II. Healey, Mrs. John Murphy, Miss June Dwyer, Mrs, Ernest Kuhr, Mrs. Rudolph volles, Mrs. Max willhaus, Mrs. Ed- ward Moore, Mrs. Martha Wildman lon committee Agnes M. Lau, Anna Lau, Anna Poeltl, Louise Mark, Ag- nes Rukstitis, Doris corkindale, An- na Waslaskas, Mrs. Ray Snyder Iampert Binder, Otto Moullut, J. NJ. Reichenbach, P. Mueller, E. Mueller, Otto w. Schell. Ernst Kuhr. Mfr. and Mrs. William V Harfds A Kiein Mrs. Max wilhaus, Joseph LutE, Theodore Weber, Oscar Cocht, Her man Hensel, Hans Wilhaus, rritz Neubig, Joseph Hench, Herman Buerkle, Eric Kuegler, John Kirsch- baum, Emil Mark, Henry Schuster, Chris Aucello, Gus Mark, Alev Dra- path, Philip wildman, Carl Bauer, Miss Ruth wasilauskas, Rudolph Vclles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Sponsor Nurses Salary Increases

Revised personnel policies for nurses provide a s2040 minimum sale ary. will affect nursing staffs at Waterbury and St. Mary's Hospi- tals, according to a statement yes- terday by the Connecticut State Nurses Association.
 The new policy, adopted jointly by the Association and the Connecti- cut State Hospital Association. also provides for a 40-hour work week by Oct. 1, 1947.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Three Killed In BrookIine, Moss.,. BIoze

Brookline, Mass, Dec. is-(UP) Three persons including twc brothers were killed, six others wert injured and about 200 were forced to flee today when fire destroyed c lodging house and threatened sev. eral apartment buildings in e rest. dential section of this wealthy oom- munity.
 The dead were:
 Mrs. Theama searTett, q, wife Oa the owner of the house.
 Rupert Lewis, %.
 Robert Lewis, a, his brother.
 The injured, all hurt in jumping to safety from the second floor ol the three-Story brownstone building were Starrett's sons, Ernest, i6 and John, i3; their married dangh. ter, Mrs. Barbara Brightman, io; her husband, Charles, %, Charle; L. Alexander, 54, and Joseph Lene- non, @, both lodgers.
 Husband Collapees
 Mrs. Starrett's husband, Ernest, 46, collapsed on learning of his wtfes death and was hospitali1ed with the injured.
 The body of Mrs. Starrett was found on the first floor while those of the Lewis brothers were discoy- cred in a tile bathroom where they apparently believed they would be safe from the smoke and flames.
 The Lewis brothers were suffo- cated.
 The fire of undetermined origin started on the first floor and quick " flashed through the 50-year-old brownstone structure which has i2 apartments. Damage was estimated at $40,00O.
 Hero ArOuses Residents
 Police Sgt. John J. Kirrane, de- Scribing the blaze, said that "all of Q sudden the house went up-poaif. !"
 Three alarms were sounded and firemen from Newton and Boston aided Brookline fire fighters in pre- venting flames from spreading to adjoining apartment houses.
 Hero of the blaze was John H Horan, 46, first-floor roomer who raced through the building arousins occupants.
 Guy w. Donahue, 76-year-old former owner of the house, escaped from his third-f1oor apartment by climbing to the roof and then step ping across to an adjoining build ing. Donahue carried some clothing in Q bag which he said he always kept packed for ay1 Qafaaruax4ox aS.N let his jewelry and other valuables behind in a refrigerator for safe. keepdg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Three Weeks Pay Giuen EmpLoyes

City paymaster Prank Sullivan will today distribute $1l5.60129 to all city employees with the excep- ton of policemen and flremen who will be paid for three and two- sevenths weeks. Purpose of the pay ments at this time is to permit clearance of city records at the years-end. The Board of Finance will meet tomorrow to close out all vouchers and payrolls for the same period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Seeks Admission To Sfnfe Bar

Walter A. Hayes of l05 Hill Street has filed an application for admis- sion to the Bar under the provision which allows admission of ex-ser- vicemen without examination, 1t was announced today by the New Ha- ven County Bar committee on ad- missions. A report on the applica- ton will be presented at @ meet ing of the county bar association Friday morning at the county court house in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Chonukoh Feast Celebration

Two candles will be lighted in the eight-branched candelabra in Jew ish homes and synagogues tonight in observance of Chanukah, the Feast of Lights. The holiday, com- nlemorating the re-dedication of the Temple of Jerusalem, is marked by the lighting of an additional can- de each night until eight burn on the final night.
 Chanukah parties will be held to- night by the Jewish National Workers at the Hebrew Institute and by the Beth Israel Sisterhood at the synagogue. Last night, spe- cial services were held at all four local synagogues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
AutoCrosh Victims Fuir

Three waterburlans injured in on automobile crash in Bethany, Dec . were reported to be in fair cone dltlon today at Bt. Raphaei's 1os- pltal ifi New Haven. The three are Miss Hedy Ltibinsky, 2i, of B3 Bishop Street; Miss Josephine Fotin, 22 Of % North Main Street, and Jo. seph Laccone, a, of 8i Bradley Avenue,
 one other waterburian, ex-oI Edward orifa, 22, of 23 Alcorn Street, was killed in the crash, and New Haven Coroner James ]. Cor- Figaii said c finding would be issued after Christmas. Laccone, who waa driving the car Atthe time of the accident, last week posted c 9i,00O a Q coroner's prisoner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-18
Brass Production ShoLUs Aduonces

Production of brass mill products showed a substantial increase dur. ing the third quarter of 1o46, the Copper Branch Of the Civilian Pro- duction Administration reported to- day.
 From July to Sept. 30, produc. ton amounted to 619, BOA GOO pounds the report stated. During the pre- vious quarter the total was 524, 4,SS4,- 900 pounds.
 No reports are available for the first quarter of the year, but dur ing much of that time production in a large part of the brass indus try was halted.