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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
Employment Figures
ShOIO Increase Here
Waterbury Reports Gain of 766
In Period of One Month;
Strike Obscures General Picture

Employment IN Connecticut rose
steadily between December Is, ieas
end January 18th Of this year, State
Director william J. Fitzgerald OF
the United states Employment
Service said today in disclosing that
approximately 277,S74 men and
women were employed by S6e man.
ufacturing firms In the state. This
compared with 272,9S4 men and
women workers as of December Is.
A survey Of the Is areas served
by the United States Employment
Service In Connecticut reveals that
only two show drop In employ.
ment for this period. These include
Meriden which dropped 663 work.
ers because OF lack Of materials,
and New London which was down
424 workers due to cancellation Of
government contracts. The re-
naming l6 areas all showed in-
creases; the largest being in Hart
ford where the rise was 1887 work.
ers for the period. Waterbury was
second with an increase Of 766 and
Bridgeport third with a rise of $50.
Male Labor Leads
Most Of the expansion for the
period Mr.. Fitzgerald said occurred
in male labor. While total employ
ment increased 4,440 workers in the
state, female employment in man.
ufacturing activity increased by
only So workers during the month.
Included in the U. s. Z. S. figures
Of total employment In the state
are workers out on strike since
technically, they are considered
employed.
The reports furnished by manu-
featuring firms to the U. s. E. s.
anticipate a further rise in Feb
ruary and March. The desired level
of these manufacturers according
to their reports is 1884, workers in
February, and 295 1888 men and
women in March Of this year.
necticut has been on the upgrade
The employment trend in Con-
since November IS of last year when
total employment amounted to 1885,
45l workers. While labor unrest
has tended TO reduce employment
possibilities among some Of the
firms, Connecticut industry as
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

The following documents have
been filed III the town clerks
office:-
Mortgage Deeds
Rocco Prigioniero and Charles
Carpenter to Amelia Erbe. prop
erty on Edwin avenue $1,000.
Mortgage Releases
Colonial Trust Co, 10 Donate
Rizzolo.
Waterbury Saving Bank TO Rob-
ert and Phyllis Clark.
First Federal Savings az Loan
Association TO Thomas Murphy.
Citizens a. Manufacturers Bank
10 Francis X. Bousfard.
Warranty Deeds
Robert and Eleanor Faber 70
Walter ard Rita Heating, property
south side Cheshire road.
Richard j. Payne TO Donlenic
Castelsao. three pieces property
Edwin avenue.
Amelia Il. Erbe 10 Rocco Prigi0-
Micro and Charles Carpenter, prop
erty west side Edwin avenue.
Edward Hogg TO Robert L. Perry,
property north side Superior ave-
nue..
Quit Claim Deeds
Amelia b. Erbe TO Richard J.
Payne, property on Edwin avenue.
Luciap Helaire to Mary Helaire.
properly northeast side Pearl Lake
road.
Louis Canayan 10. Helen and
Thomas cannata, property west
side Atwood avenue,
Robert Frost TO James r. Frost.
one-half interest in property west
side Atwood avenue.
Julia AIinicucei to Giovanni Del
G0bbo. three pieces property Beech
street and Walnut street Ext.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
Forum Of Air
Topic Chosen

Should We Extend Credit TO
Great Britain?" win be discussed by
the Connecticut Forum of the Air
Tuesday, Feb. II, at 1920 p. m. over
Station WATR. The speakers in the
Young America-Veterans of World
War ii viii include s. Lyle Myne
Of Akron, o.. treasurer of the Amer
lean Veterans Committee Of Con-
neeticut, a student at Yale UniYer-
sity, Malcolm Macaffee Of Chicago.
a student at the Yale Divinity
School; and Edward Lague Of New
Haven, a student at Yale Law
School. The three are discharged
war veterans
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
Court Reserves
Decision Todoy

Decision was reserved by Super
ior Court Judge Francis A. Pallotti
today on motion for disclosure and
inspection made in the $4,000 sup
port action of Mrs. Kiessling against
Elmer C. Kiessling, local manufac-
turing firm executive. The plaintiff
asked for inspection of company
records to obtain information on
her husbands holdings. and also
sought TO have him answer certain
queries on his financial status.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
Colder Weather
Due at Weekend

Boston. Feb. 8 up Tbs
extended New England weather
forecast:
Temperatures during the FIVE
days Saturday through We'd
nesday will average a little be-
low normal. Near normal tenn
perature Saturday will be fol-
lowed by colder weather Sunday
and only a little change there
after.
NOrmals for the period in
clude: Boston, New Haven,
Conn.,, and Providence, r. /.
%.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

Last night. under the sponsorship
of the Waterbury Youth Club. rep
resentatiyes Of several organized
groups Of Waterbury met at the
Central Y. NJ. c. A. TO discuss the
problem OF establishing a perman-
ent FEPc and OF carrying an ac-
tivities locally to help stamp out ra-
cial discrimination of all kinds
through a program Of education.
1t was decided that this represent
alive group of people be enlarged
and meet again in the near future
to discuss plans for an educational
forum 10 be held al the Y.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
WOMAN KILLED

Westport, Feb. 3 - up - Mrs.
Esther Sears. Georgetown. was kill
ed and two persons hospitalized to-
day as result of injuries suffered
when their automobile skidded into
a tree here last night.
Raymond Sears, young son of the
dead woman. and Mrs. John YER
banjo, 80, driver of the car, were
hospitaiized, the boy In critical con-
dition.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
Nine Cargo Ships
Bring S0 Soldiers

Boston, Feb. 6-(UPl-Nine car
go ships carrying more than SO
soldiers home from Europe, India
and Greenland. will dock here dur
ing the next nine days. the Boston
sub-port OF embarkation announced
today.
The vessels and the number OF
soldiers aboard are Stephen Hop
kins, 2; Greeley Victory. 20: Coast
Guard Cutter Northland. 20; Cape
San Antonio. unavailable: Junius
Smith, ~; Lillian Nordica. unavail-
able; Roy X. Johnson. unavailable:
Ralph lizard. unavailable: NJ. z.
Comerford. five.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

attorneys claims, said that trial un-
der the first count in effect would
be taking an example out OF the
eight years TO determine IL there
is a cause of action" He said that
If it found there is no cause of ae-
ton then the plaintiff won't have
had TO try out the other seven
years accounts as it would have TO
do II there were one trial.
He said the issues under the first
count are relatively simple, and
that the trial would be short. He
said the first count cites oyerex-
penditures and that no need will
exist TO show where the money
went. Under the second count, the
city would be required. he said to
show the actual misuse rather than
the correspondence.
Each dollar or fifty cents eg-
pended must be traced, he said,
ito show II it landed in the pockets
OF the accused or those associated
with him"
Pleadings Has Been Closed
In summarizing the case TO Judge
Pallotti. Atty. eager pointed out
that the irregularities were discoy-
cred as soon as new comptroller
succeeded Leary In office.
The recovery suit was started Feb.
81, 1888 by the Citizens Good Gov
eminent Association. but the city
was later substituted as plaintiff. It
was pointed out.
Pleadings under the FIRST count
have been closed. Ne further action
has resulted on the second count
snce the defense asked for a more
specific statement. That motion was
never claimed for q hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
Litigation In
Local Courts

Superior Court Judge Francis
Pallotu today modified a previous
court order SO that the receiver os
the Merchants Trust company couif
proceed with collection on a sspa3
note, Of which Samuel Traursx Is
endorser. The court was told that
an order was made in 1885 Tor SUR
rendering Of certain notes and that
the particular note in question had
been included In the order alfhouea
II had not been the intention a
the receiver to have Il Surrendered
The note is dated July u. 1880.
A scheduled hearing on q motion
OF a Portuguese who seeks to re-
cover on a 1000 account at The
bank was postponed. The aunTl~
cant. Jose Charrao, now Of pnrru~
gal. sailed for Europe Just before
the bank became defunct. and hls
Checks drawn on the bank we're re-
fused when he arrived in Portugal
Two civil actions based on a car
collision Aug. 3. 1915 on Th3naston
avenue were withdrawn from court
today.
Willis Ferguson Of Waterbury
withdrew a 5000 action brought "a
Superior Court against the C0ntin-
entail Baking Co.. Inc, Of Wiluing-
ton. De-. and Louis Irwin Withdrew
a $500 Common Pleas Court suit
brought against the same defen-
dant.
The Two men we're passengers il
a car operated by Robert Hurrell.
They claimed Hurrell applied his
brakes when a car in front started
to make a left turn and that the
defendants truck rammed into khe
rear. causing ii TO strike the car
ahead.
Mrs. Della M. Kirk Lahar ~
Waterbury. defendant IN 4 elrzI
action brought by william Ss0giIss
OF Rutland, Vt, Won a JudgIneut
today from Common Pleas Court
Judge Miles F. McNiff. The jurlst
the defendant should recover her
costs from the plaintiff.
The suit was brought as the re-
suit of two notes executed Nv I. y.
Kirk and signed by the def ndant.
II was alleged that Kirk made pay
ment ON the notes amounting 20
more than $500 20 the Rutland
County National Bank ia Vermont
and thin assigned his interest -
the plaintiff.
The jur1st ruled that the NOES
we're signed by the defendant With
out any consideration. solely for flsH
accommodation Of Kirk and with fils
agreement that Kirk would pay foF
them when due.
Claiming he had always believed
his surname to be Churchill and
that he had always been known ~
that name. Howard T.. TuFrell. Local
discharged veteran. today filed azA
application In Superior C0nrl fok
permission 10 use that nam TIE
applicant states his mother 14d
always told him that was his nalne.
that he had used 1t IN 6ef2g d
in the service. and did not discover
his true name until he reeerllH
looked through records at the tors
clerks office.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

The Waterbury Police Depart
ments School for instruction in mo-
tor vehicle laws will reopen tonight
at 2 p. m. in the basement of the
Police Department, it was an
nouneed this morning by 1t. VIII
liam Dryer, instructor in the
school.
The school room holds close TO 900
persons, 1t. Dryer said. and classes
are scheduled to last until 9 d. m.
Also instructing in the school is
Sgt. James Magner.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

A Sweetheart and Swain" dance
VII be sponsored by the st. Joseph's
church choir tomorrow night at st.
Joseph's Hall. Music for dancing
will be furnished by Artie Gal and
his orchestra from 8 to ~ p. m.
John Lusas is chairman Of the
arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
4S, 59l Naturalized
In State in Five Years

Hartford, Feb. 8. (UP)-Durirg
the five war years, a total of 1881
Connecticut petitioners We're natur-
allied as citizens of the U. S. DOM
mic T. Longo, head of the local
Once Of the immigration and
Naturalization Service, said today.
Since the end of the war, the
number OF petitioners has fallen
of, Longo said.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
FALL FATAL TO CHILD

East Hampton. Feb. 8 - (UP) -
A fan from a third story landing
OF Q wooden fire escape at the rear
OF Hathaway Inn today was blamed
Tor the death Of Barbara Burton, T.
Police said the child fell when a
board on the fire escape gave way.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
Strike Affects
EoqIe Lock Co.

Shortage OF steel as a result of
the steel strike has led the Eagle
Lock Company of Terryyille to place
its screw department on a 24-hour
week. The department will work an
eight-hour day on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, instead of the
customary five days.
The company also uses a consid-
cradle amount of brass but has not
yet begun to feel the effects of the
brass strike.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

Its My Opinion" a new fea-
ture Of the Waterbury Democrat.
was inaugurated TO bring to read
ers the opinions Of people in this
community on vital issues Of the
day and problems Of human in
teFest. Its My Opinion" win APP
pear again IN the new Waterbury
Democrat on Monday. Five PeO-
pie selected At random win be
asked the question;
"Sheuld OPA Prices be lifted?"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
TROLLEY MOTORNIAN HELD

New Haven. Feb. 8 (UP) -
Trolley car Motorman Edward G.
Graves, West Haven, was held In
$500 bond today pending investiga-
ton Of the death OF Mrs. Anne p.
Mccarthy. 81. killed late Thursday
when she was struck by q Connecti-
cut Company trolley.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
Hodson NolU Counsel
For R0iLEOay Concern

Judge James w. Hodson, Of Seat
tie, Wash, former WateFburlan. has
assumed duties as assistant West
ern counsel for the Northern Pa
ciflc Railway Company. He had
been serving as Judge OF the King
County Superior Court In WASH
ington State, He also Is presldsat OF
the Seattle Traffic Council.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

T" w G ] l, on
som e streets.
But I think they
should give as
much attention
to the area
around factory
entr an ce S as
center streets.
The tramc is
just as heavy in
factory districts
as 1t is on Bank
nr a r q n "A
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
HENRY HAINES,
Seaman First Class,
Bethany, Conn:

large pile Of ice bricks like that
lying in the streets in those cities.
That's a dangerous condition. Chill
dren are likely to climb on them
and fall into the path Of an auto
mobile"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
ITS MY
OPINION"
Question; DO you think the
city h doing On adequate Job
Of snow removal this winterq
Where asked: Before steve's
Market on South Main street.
PAUL WALSH. Unemployed,
$50 East liberty street.

w IL not
here on South
Main street
anyway. I work.
ed in O store
across the street
for some time,
q n d observed
they never did
q quick job
down here. The
snowplows never
showed UP UNI
I'll three or foafr
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

Building permits have DeEn u
sued by the building Inspector io.
A. F. George. Boyden street.
One-tamily house. $500.
Stanley J. Adamaricius. 3fG
son street. alterations. efeo
Anthony PelFuzd. ByINe
one-family dweisns e7'19a.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08
FRANK RUBY,
Factory Worker,
"a ElmwOod Avenue:

mo. T h e y
don't s o m e
places I h e y
don't. s o m e
all, such as the
upper part of
Willow street.
Last year 1t was
March before q
snowplow show
cd UP there.
This section IS
very hilly and
it makes for a
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

days after y storm. BY that time
the snow usually Is hard ice and
makes travel and walking very
dangerous. The street Is 80 marrow
here, cars get tied up
MRS. Il. C. BLACKwELDER.
Housewife.
12a East Main Street:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

streets. Just a few days ago my
husband fell near the Lea Manu-
featuring Co. and seriously injured
his arm"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

YugosIayia plans an s7IatiOn
boom.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-08

dangerous condition. For instance,
many times the buses can't stop
in the middle Of Plaza avenue be-
cause the hill is so icy
ROCCO LEOGRANDE,
Carpenter,
31s South Main Street:
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04
Anyone May Be Weather Prophet

JUNEAU - Almost anyone can forecast the weather for a period of six months in advance, and with reasonable accuracy, accord ing to the opinion of w. s. Peko- ivch, well-known mining man of Hawk Inlet and longtime resi- dent of Alaska
 The system is simplicity itself, as he explains it. After a great deal of study and comparing of Weather Bureau records over a number of years, PekoVich has concluded that every sixth month is comparable with it's preceding counterpart Thus, if January for instance, happened to be an eX- ceptionally wet month for the time of the year and locality, then July would be likewise, etc.
 So, all anyone has to do is to keep a record of each days wealth CT, and thus be able to forecast comparable weather six months in advance. This would be of great value to farmers, and others who plan their affairs in advance, Pek- Ovich believes.
 Another theory Pekovich has is that weather goes in cycles, the same as the sun, moon and tides, but the trick is to find the key to that cycle. For many years he has checked weather reports in an at tempt to locate the key, but has so far been unsuccessful, although he is not yet discouraged.
 And for all you 'rainfall' guess CTS, heres a tip for the next two months. Pekovich foresees the dri-
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04

end strikes, and the nation has been plagued with labor troubles as never before.
 One of: the prime examples of bureaucratic asininity ended when the civilian production admins tration dropped it's order limiting the length of WOmen's skirts. That regulation was on a par with the wartime edict shortening the tails of mems shirts. These limitations may have saved some cloth, but they opened the eyes of the public to the extremes to which bureau crats will go when they have a chance to regulate everything and everybody.
 From the way housewives are baking at excessive meat prices, it is apparent that consumer resist ance is going to operate to bring them down to reasonable levels. Just because they are meat hun gry, people haven't lost all sense of values Now that price ceilings are off, and meat is beginning to appear again, they can say what they think about prices and their opinions will carry weight.
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04
Rio Sees Its First Sandwich Man

RIO DE JANEIRO. P)-During a recent bank workers strike in Rio de Janerio, a new sight-the sandwich man-appeared on the streets as a picket This tactic, a common sight in more industrial ized countries, caused much com ment as crowds watched strikers walking around with sandwich type signs. One columnist devoted a column in the afternoon paper 70 GlobO," to the innovation.
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04

est November on record since 1881, with the possible exception of l945, which was the lowest since 1911. December will also be drier and warmer than usual, with the precipitation the lowest probably since 1913. The average temperature as forecast for De- cember by Pekovich, warmer than normal, may not be exceeded by any year so far recorded.
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH

A mission will be given at St. Joseph's Church, beginning on Sunday, November 10, and closing Sunday, Nov. IF. Father Carroll of the Society of Jesus will con duct the services. which will con Sist of The Rosary, a Sermon and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament each evening, and The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass each morning, followed by short in struction.
 Mass on Sunday will be at the usual hours, 7:30 and 9 o'clock. During the week, Mass will be at 6:45. Evening devotions will be at seVen-thirty.
 All Catholics are urged to at tend this mission. Non-Catholics will be welcome at any or all the services.
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04
BALSINGER. LAURIN FUNERALS ANNOUNCED

Ernest Balsinger, whose body .... ',und in the ruins of the Lin . .a 'o,.l was buried this after ..y1 a. two o'clock with a grave E -,r service.
 .urial of Emil Laurin is set ten lively for tomorrow afternoon
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04
GEORGE NEWTON MARY PIERCE ARE WE'D

George Newton of the Nome Builders, and Mary Rose Pierce were married on Friday by the U. s. Commissioner Jack Dowd with a double ring ceremony. Attend ants were Cecelia Baier and Don Cross.
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04
Matches Really Waterproof

Now and again you hear about an amateur outdoorsman who in- sists on falling in the water and getting his matches all wet. This
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04
BOLLES VISITS NOME FOR ALASKA AIRLINES

Donald C. Bolles, a public rela- tions expert of New York City, visited Nome today in the interest of the Alaska Airlines, attempting 10 survey Alaska for better ser vice.
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04

always seems to be followed by fireless camp and no hot supper. We'll, he can fall in the water to his hearts content now. The Army Quartermaster Corps, which puts as much emphasis of science as any other part of the new peace time Army, has invented a match that will light readily after being in the water for as long as six hours.
The Nome nugget., 1946-11-04

NEW YORK; N. Y.-First in this lightweight plastic bassinet Negaard William Negaad Jackson Heights N Y Gerry McGa The "Sky Cradle" signed provide comfortable trips young passengers engine Flagshps of American Arines.
 Lined with waterproof quilted type white plastic material ceneed with wide belt fastened by zppe hold infant snug Hanging from the side and end pockets baby supplies Two of the cradles slowed each ready nstaa tion a the a either of the
Evening star., 1946-11-20
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IlAMON. Spring Bay Trailer Court. Trailer
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Very good condition. priced to sell I'm.
mediate possession Temple Trailer Village,
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